泰州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Each animal in the picture _____ a different country.

A．claims

B．represents

C．forecasts

D．relates

2、One should accomplish tasks ________instead of always turning to others for help.

A. independently   B. actively

C. skillfully   D. voluntarily

3、-With American tech companies cutting ties with China's Huaiwei, US___________ the global economic recovery now.

-I can’t agree more. I believe more damage is on the way.

A.is damaging B.has damaged C.damaged D.had damaged

4、——Haven't you graduated from college? ——Yes. I in Nanjing University for four years.

A. studied   B. study   C. have studied   D. had studied

5、Anywhere Australians get together, the conversation quickly turns to sport. It can be an ______ of how teams are placing in the various sports leagues, or a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of different players and their teams.

A. appointment   B. assistance

C. assessment   D. analysis

6、—What are  you doing this Saturday?

—I'm not sure, but I ________ go to  the Rolling Stones concert.

A．must    B．would

C．should    D．might

7、 _______ circumstances beyond our control, the lecture had to be cancelled.

 A. Thanks to B. Due to  

 C. In spite of D. In terms of

8、We don’t know the reason ________ he didn’t show up.

A．why

B．that

C．which

D．who

9、It’s hard to imagine what a bad effect the violent TV show has _________ the children.

A.in B.on C.for D.with

10、I agree with what you say in _______ , but differ on some points of detail.

A．appearance

B．conscience

C．existence

D．substance

11、In China, “mythical creatures” is used to describe troublesome schoolchildren ________ behaviors drive their parents crazy.

A．whose

B．when

C．who

D．of whom

12、Our math homework really requires a great deal of _______.

A.concentration B.attraction C.appreciation D.notice

13、—Look at these tracks. It ________ be a wolf. I’m sure about it.

—You are right! We have to be careful.

A.may B.must C.can’t D.shouldn’t

14、It is no use ____ me not to worry.

A.you tell B.your telling C.to have told D.having told

15、My uncle knows several foreign languages，________English，French and Japanese.

A．for example B．for instance

C．such as D．that is 

16、Jim ______ his bike when he had his finger hurt.

A.is repairing B.repaired C.was repairing D.repairs

17、His promotion was due to________ he had been working hard.

A．that

B．what

C．the fact which

D．the fact that

18、With so many things   ,I had to work late into the night.

A. to deal with   B. to be dealt with

C. dealing with   D. being dealt with

19、I have _____ my husband again and again not to smoke, but I can’t _____him.

A. persuaded; advise   B. advised; persuade

C. suggested; persuade   D. suggested; advise

20、They________to the station________the bus suddenly pulled away.

A．hardly went, when

B．had hardly gone, when

C．had no sooner,when

D．no sooner went,than

21、   Wildfires were rapidly spreading through northern and southern California as powerful winds swept through the state, burning homes and forcing more than 200,000 people to leave their homes. Thousands of structures were destroyed in the massive fires. Firefighters and volunteers worked around the clock, risking their lives to save others, although thick clouds of wildfire smoke hung in the air.

But it's not just humans in danger’s path. A video of a horse running away from the rescue team to find his family of horses from CBS Los Angeles went viral. The public was touched by the horse's heroic act and shared their thoughts on the Internet.

Volunteers were rescuing several horses from the wildfire when one of the horses jumped away from the group. They were trying to help the horse, but he refused. They probably had no idea what was wrong with the horse, who just started running away from them. The horse raced back into danger to lead his family to safety, despite rescuers' best efforts to stop him. He knew he couldn't leave them behind. As the tension increased, several human strangers jumped in to help the animals — they went back to the burning barn where some of the horses remained.

You can watch the horse run back into the smoke-filled area, reconnect with the horses inside the fence, and quickly accompany them out of the fenced-off area. Though it's not clear from the video, CBS Los Angeles reported that all but one of the horses involved were saved. Disastrous as the California wildfires have been, the video and countless other rescue stories — humans and animals alike — are shining light on all acts of goodness taking place.

【1】What does the author intend to show by telling the wildfires in detail in Para. 1?

A.What caused the big wildfires. B.How serious the wildfires were.

C.What rescuers did in the wildfires. D.How rapidly the wildfires spread.

【2】What does the underlined phrases 'went viral' mean?

A.Turned bad. B.Got attacked.

C.Became interesting. D.Grew popular.

【3】Which words can best describe the horse?

A.Loyal but stubborn. B.Caring and courageous.

C.Responsible and clever. D.Flexible but aggressive.

【4】What message does the author want to convey?

A.Fighting disasters needs joint efforts. B.Animals are always friends of man.

C.All good deeds deserve to be praised. D.Animals show goodness to each other.

22、Tour Information of Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford

Important notes:

All our guided tours are conducted by our professionally trained volunteer guides. We are able to take children aged 11 and over into the working areas of the Bodleian Library on these tours. We regret that the guided tours are not recommended to younger children.

How to book: Purchase selected tickets online or at the Great Gate ticket office at least two days ahead of time.

1.Mini tour

The mini tour allows you to view the most beautiful parts of the Bodleian Library in just 30 minutes.

What you’ll see: 15th-century Divinity School and Duke Humfrey’s medieval (中世纪的) library.

Length: 30 minutes     Price: £ 6 per person

Times: Monday—Saturday: 9:30, 15:30, 16:00, 16:40 Sunday: 12:45, 14:15, 14:45，15:15, 16:00, 16:40

2.Standard tour

This tour shows you the interior of the buildings that form the historic heart of the University.

What you’ll see: 15th-century Divinity School, Convocation House, Chancellor’s Court and Duke Humfrey’s medieval library.

Length: 60 minutes     Price: £ 8 per person

Times: Wednesday—Friday: 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00 Sunday: 11:30, 14:00, 15:00

3.Extended tour—Upstairs, downstairs

This tour offers the opportunity to visit both the Bodleian Library’s wonderful historic rooms and the modern underground reading rooms.

What you’ll see: 15th-century Divinity School, Convocation House, Chancellor’s Court, Duke Humfrey’s medieval library, Radcliffe Camera and Gladstone Link.

Length: 90 minutes     Price: £ 15 per person

Time: Wednesday and Saturday： 9*15

4.Extended tour—Explore the reading rooms

An exploration of the Bodleian Library’s wonderful reading rooms where scholars have studied for centuries. What you’ll see: 15th-century Divinity School, Convocation House, Chancellor^ Court, Duke Humfrey’s medieval library, Upper Reading Room and Radcliffe Camera.

Length: 80 minutes     Price: £ 14 per person

Times: Sunday: 11:15, 13:15

【1】When can you take a Standard tour?

A. At 9:30 on Monday.   B. At 13:00 on Saturday.

C. At 14:00 on Thursday.   D. At 12:00 on Sunday.

【2】What are visitors required to do to go on the tours?

A. Bring their own guides.   B. Set off early in the morning.

C. Avoid taking children.   D. Make reservations in advance.

【3】What can we learn from the text?

A. l The first tour can be booked via telephone.

B. The second tour shows a modem underground reading room.

C. The third tour costs the most.

D. The fourth tour lasts the longest.

23、I’ve been in love with poetry since I was a little kid. I can’t get enough of it. My friends advised me to perform at local poetry readings, but I honestly didn’t think I’d ever do it because of my autism (孤独症).

Yet deep in my heart I still want to be included in the community. Maybe that’s why, when the hosts of a poetry reading at a local art gallery asked me to perform, it was with a bold sort of courage that I finally said yes. I knew going into the outside world could be intimidating, but part of me was really excited about the challenge.

When the big day came, I spent most of it focusing on self-care to mentally prepare myself for the commotion (喧闹) later. I drove across town hours early to make sure missed stressful rush-hour traffic, and hung out with some friends at a coffee shop until showtime to keep myself relaxed.

I was the second act to go on. The lights were blinding as I climbed onstage, but as soon as I read the first line of my first poem, something happened that I never expected: I felt at home. The whole world sort of melted away, and I was at home in my poetry. The spotlights were so bright that I couldn’t see anyone out in the audience, which actually calmed me. My voice was strong and smooth, and I felt more confident than I ever thought I would.

My final line was punctuated with applause. People shock my hand and congratulated me as I made my way back to my seat, and I felt so relieved that I didn’t even mind the commotion. I’d done it!

I’ve since been invited to perform at other galleries and events, and I’m excited to get more involved in the poetry scene. I’m so proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and not letting my autism stop me from doing something I really wanted to do.

【1】What does the underlined word “intimidating” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Refreshing.

B．Encouraging.

C．Frightening.

D．Disappointing.

【2】Why did the author leave home hours early on the big day?

A．To avoid heavy traffic.

B．To have some coffee to relax.

C．To pick up some friends at a shop.

D．To practice poetry reading with his friends.

【3】What happened when the author read his first poem at the art gallery?

A．He struggled to stay calm.

B．He felt at ease very quickly.

C．He got nervous because of the bright lights.

D．He became more confident by speaking louder.

【4】How has the author’s life changed since the big day?

A．He became a popular public speaker.

B．He made friends with many poetry lovers.

C．He got used to performing poetry in public.

D．He has recovered from his autism completely.

24、   It’s a safe bet that a robot made your car and made your computer. Pretty soon, they could be making your bed and breakfast too.

Increasingly, engineers are saying that robots are going to move out of research departments and into your home. Companies including General Electric are working on designs for small robots. Products like the Roomba, a robot that can clean floors, are flying off the shelves.

What’s behind this new robot revolution? It’s partly a matter of technology. Devices that can recognize and respond to a human voice have been developed. There are now a few different ways for robots to move around. They can walk, crawl or ride on wheels. Robots are being made smaller and smaller. They are also becoming more and more able.

A bigger part of the story is on the demand side. From the day the television remote control was invented, people around the world have searched for new ways to be lazy. Take into consideration that more and more people can afford robots, and the time seems ripe to introduce robots to the ordinary family.

To be sure, robots that walk on two legs and talk like people are still a long way off. However, robots that do basic housework such as cleaning or gardening are sure to come out soon. One thing is certain — when these robots do come into our homes, will change things forever.

【1】The underlined part “flying off the shelves” in the second paragraph means __________.

A.selling well B.cleaning the shelves smartly

C.flying freely D.dropping onto the floor

【2】What can Roomba do?

A.Making beds and breakfast. B.Making cars and computers.

C.Cleaning floors. D.Looking after kids and pets.

【3】Which plays a more important role in revolutionizing the robot?

A.Science and technology. B.Rapid development of companies.

C.Effective marketing means. D.Great demand from the buyers.

【4】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Robots have already come into every home.

B.Technology is the only basis of the development of robots.

C.General Electric is not interested in designing small robots.

D.Robots that can walk on two legs and talk like people are still far from us.

25、   Two mayors made a bet on the outcome of the Vegetable Bowl, the annual football game between their high school teams. If Arvada's team _________, the mayor of Arvada would send the mayor of Boulder ten pounds of sliced potatoes, _________ for frying. If Boulder's team didn’t win, the mayor would _________ ten pounds of sliced _________, prepared for sandwiches or salads.

_________, before the game started, the mayor of Boulder _________ the Arvada mayor tell someone else something rude about their tomatoes. Arvada mayor said, 'They _________ the worst tomatoes. If they lose and send us their tomatoes, I'm going to give them all to my _________.' The mayor of Boulder was _________ to hear this, because he thought Boulder's tomatoes were the __________ in the state. So he gave the __________ some thought. The following week, the big game was __________. Boulder lost its star player in the first half when he tripped over a cheerleader (拉拉队长) and __________ his big toe. The __________ star player watched the rest of the game from the bench. His team ended up __________, 38 to 12. The two mayors shook hands after the game, and the Arvada mayor said, 'I'm really looking forward to those tomatoes. ' As the Boulder team left the stadium, some __________ fans threw ripe tomatoes at them.

A week later, the mayor of Arvada received a package of __________ sliced tomatoes. He took them__________ to his pig, which gobbled (狼吞虎咽) them right up. That night the mayor of Boulder __________ his wife if Arvada's mayor had called. 'No, ' she said. 'Why? ' 'Because I __________ a pint of hot sauce (辣椒酱) into the tomatoes and I want to know how his pig's doing. '

【1】A.lost B.challenged C.cooperate D.delayed

【2】A.eager B.read C.anxious D.essential

【3】A.threw B.lend C.send D.sell

【4】A.potatoes B.tomatoes C.onions D.carrots

【5】A.Besides B.Therefore C.Finally D.Unfortunately

【6】A.overheard B.overlooked C.observed D.overcame

【7】A.preserve B.pick C.grow D.fry

【8】A.players B.pigs C.coach D.wife

【9】A.hopeless B.bad C.upset D.excited

【10】A.best B.only C.same D.whole

【11】A.match B.mayor C.team D.matter

【12】A.benefited B.won C.played D.delayed

【13】A.bled B.sprained C.squeeze D.healed

【14】A.depressed B.astonished C.anxious D.faithful

【15】A.hoping B.losing C.working D.competing

【16】A.curious B.typical C.ambitious D.unhappy

【17】A.positively B.cautiously C.beautifully D.ridiculous

【18】A.straight B.down C.sincerely D.independently

【19】A.asked B.blamed C.informed D.texted

【20】A.sent B.transported C.dissolved D.mixed

26、假如你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。为了鼓励更多学生爱上阅读，你校学生会打算举行一次读书活动。请你给外籍校长 Mr Smith写一封邮件，介绍情况并申请批准。内容包括：

1.活动安排；

2.活动意义；

3.请求批准。

注意：1.词数：100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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