无锡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 the 4-day Shanghai Disneyland Tour, you will spend a full day venturing in dream-like Disney castle, gardens, _________ film scenes, enjoying fabulous kid joy with famous Disney characters and various family entertainment activities and amusing shows.

A．fancy

B．fantasy

C．fascination

D．fashion

2、Although living on a income, the Smiths lead a happy life.

A. modest   B. mild

C. evident   D. acute

3、They were initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing _____ from parents.

A.recognition B.toleration C.opposition D.presentation

4、The old man ________ his load on the ground and ________ down to have a rest.

A．lay; lay   B．laid; lay  C．laid; laid  D．lied; lied

5、Go Go Squid is ________ very popular TV play and many people enjoy it.

A. a B. an C. the D. /

6、— Would you care for a cup of tea? It tastes pretty good.

— I   one. Thank you just the same.

A. have had   B. had   C. would have   D. will have

7、Only when I reached the café, _________ it was the same place I had been in last year.

A. did I realize B. I realized

C. I did realize D. realized I

8、He was a lucky dog, for he narrowly escaped________by a car yesterday.

A.killed B.killing C.being killed D.from killing

9、According to the traffic laws, drivers are not allowed __.

A. to drink   B. drinking

C. to be drinking   D. drank

10、Although a few have come and gone, the restaurant's regular customers have________ the same for nearly 40 years.

A．stayed

B．turned

C．grown

D．got

11、This crop does not do well in soils _________the one for which it has been specially developed.

A.outside B.other than C.beyond D.rather than

12、If you see someone _______, first call the emergency services.

A．choking

B．choked

C．be choked

D．choke

13、The poor studying conditions the students are looking forward to _____ have attracted the local government’s attention.

A.see improved B.seeing improved C.saw improving D.seeing

14、 Between the two generations, it is often not their age, _________their education

that causes misunderstanding.

A. like B. as   C. or   D. but

15、The application of VR in classroom teaching received a mixed____among students.

A. explanation   B. motivation   C. reception   D. adaptation

16、We are flying at _____ altitude of 6,000 meters and perhaps we will get there at _____ midnight.

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

17、The only one in our office that is familiar with the new system is Jimmy, in _____ absence, we had no choice but to wait．

A．whom       B．whose

C．who D．that

18、Do you know the ________between Beijing and Tianjin？

A．distant

B．distance

C．distancing

D．distanced

19、The government has taken some measures to solve the shortage of electricity , but it may be some time _________the situation improves.

A. since B. when

C. before D. unless

20、_____ the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge was President Xi Jinping accompanied by leading officials of Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong province.

A. Attending   B. Having attended

C. Attended   D. To attend

21、Recently, as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his school team, I was feeling sorry for myself and for him. His team was facing adversity (困境) on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment — it was the opponent’s home gym filled with their supporters, and Nathan’s team was trailing (落后) for three quarters of the game. As for me, I had just been dismissed (解雇) from my job earlier in that day.

During the drive home, I kept telling myself that I would find work again in a short time — I was always confident in my experience and abilities, but self-doubt was still sticking its foot in the door.

The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan’s team still trailing. I saw the determination on his face as well as his teammates’ as they fought back to not only tie the game, but then go ahead by three points. Then, a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to make the game tied again. With the tied scores and seconds on the clock, Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence, he made the basket with a defender hanging all over him. The other player was called for a foul (犯规).

As Nathan stood preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points, I saw the focus and determination on his face, with no room for self-doubt. Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throw with such skill, as if he had done it a thousand times.

As I sat there, my heart bursting with pride, it dawned on me that I had taught him perseverance (毅力) in the face of adversity, and he had just taught me the same lesson. That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. He will play in the finals, but it doesn’t matter if he wins or loses. At this moment, we both won.

【1】What did the author estimate his son’s team would be like at first?

A．The team would finally win.

B．The team would lose at away court.

C．The team would lose at home court.

D．The team would tie with the opponents.

【2】What does the underlined phrase “tune out” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Avoid.

B．Focus.

C．Create.

D．Receive.

【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．My son would win in the finals and I would find a job soon.

B．I had once taught my son face to face that we should never give up.

C．It was my encouragement and help that made my son win the game.

D．I would become more confident about my future after this experience.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A．Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball

B．It Matters Whether to Win or Lose

C．A Lesson in Life and Basketball

D．A Moment of Self-doubt

22、Troubleshooting: Unable to install the supplied software on a computer

The software supplied with a camera, camcorder (a portable video camera) or personal audio device may not install for the following reasons:

※1. The software may not be compatible with the computer operating system.

※2. The computer does not meet the minimum system requirements for installing the software.

※3. Another application or utility is running in the background of the computer and interfering with the installation.

※4. Antivirus or spyware software is preventing installation.

Follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue.

√1. Check the instruction manual to determine the minimum system requirements and operating system supported by the software. Instructions for your product are usually available online.

√2. Check the specifications of the computer to ensure it meets the minimum system requirements and operating system supported by the software.

√3. Download and install all available updates for the computer and software. Software and driver updates for your product are usually available online.

NOTE: An install utility is an application used to assist with the installation of other software. If an install utility is available, follow the online instructions to properly download and install it.

√4. Temporarily disable any antivirus or spyware software.

√5. Close any software applications or other unnecessary utilities that may be running on the computer.

√6. Attempt to install the software and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If the software was designed to use an older version of the Windows operating system than what is currently installed on the computer, you can try installing using the compatibility mode.

√7. If the software will still not be installed, try installing it using the Safe Mode of the computer as follows:

NOTE: Some bundled software requires the product to be connected to the computer during the installation process.

【1】Which of the following may be a reason for the failure of the installation of the supplied software?

A.The maximum system requirements are not met for the software.

B.The computer is using the latest Windows operating system.

C.The software is incompatible with the computer operating system.

D.The antivirus software is not running in the background.

【2】When you are installing software designed for an older version of the Window operating system, you can __________.

A.temporarily disable other applications B.follow the on-screen instructions

C.try installing it using the Safe Mode D.switch to the compatibility mode

【3】As is listed in the passage, __________ seems to be the last step which may help troubleshoot the installation problem.

A.using the Safe Mode of the computer B.turning off and restarting the computer

C.connecting the product to three computer D.copying the software to a folder on the hard drive

23、Laughter is more like an animal call than it is like speech—but it's also one of our most important forms of communication.

In this talk, Sophie Scott will explore the natural history and neuroscience（神经学）of laughter, stressing its role in social contact and play, as well as its role in emotional expressions and communication. She will set out what we know about the neural basis of laughter awareness and production, and a little of what we know about laughter and humour. Sophie will also present some of the reasons why so few people study laughter scientifically.

Sophie has pioneered the study of the human voice as a social signal, and she has recently started to look for the ways that nonverbal emotional expressions like laughter are used socially. At night, she wants to turn theory into practice in the talk show.

What's included in your ticket:

◆Live lecture lasting 60 minutes, including Q&A（Question and Answer）with Sophie Scott

◆On-demand access to a recording of the lecture and Q&A for 12 months

◆Extra content from New Scientist

Health and Wellbeing（福利）Series

The Health and Wellbeing Series from New Scientist events will feature four online talks（live and available on-demand）in October（Sleep Engineering）, January（Nutrition）, February（Brain Power）, and March（Laughter）, covering the latest developments in health, from some of the finest minds in science.

You can buy a single ticket to one lecture for just £13（early booking rate）, or save 25% by buying a series ticket to all four live online Health and Wellbeing Series lectures.

【1】What information can you get from Sophie's talk?

A．Laughter is actually the same as humor.

B．More and more scientists will study laughter.

C．Laughter hasn't got enough scientific research.

D．Laughter has much in common with animal calls.

【2】What can you do if you pay to listen to Sophie's talk?

A．Ask questions in person.

B．Take part in a study of laughter.

C．Listen to talks from New Scientist.

D．Listen to different recorded lectures for free.

【3】How much should you pay if you buy all the four live online series lectures?

A．£13.

B．£25.

C．£39.

D．£52.

24、   My family moved from Taiwan to a small town in central Georgia, where my dad got a visa for his family and a job. I had just learned English, and from what little I could gather from my classmates, Santa Claus would come down one's chimney and put toys in one's stocking on Christmas Eve! What a great country, I thought. After I looked up “stocking” in my Chinese-English dictionary, I knew what I had to do.

On that fateful night, after everyone went to bed, I took my longest, cleanest knee sock and attached it to a nail already on the mantel (壁炉). Obviously, the previous owners of this house were no strangers to this Santa character. Unfortunately, my parents were.

I woke up before everyone else on Christmas Day and ran to the fireplace. To make a sob story short, I was hit with the reality of an empty sock and the biggest lie ever told. I burst into tears, quickly took down the sock, and stuffed it in the back of a drawer. Santa was dead.

Every December since then, the topic of Christmas memories would unavoidably come up, and I would amuse my friends with my poor-little-me story. I had to make it as funny as possible, or else I would cry.

How could I know that Santa was just fate? Nine years ago, on Christmas Eve, an older man with a white beard and a red cap knocked on my front door. He said, “I've been looking for you for twenty-five years.” He handed me a red stocking, winked, and left, On top of the stocking was a card. It read: “For Becky-I may have missed you in the second grade, but you've always lived in my heart. Santa.” Through tear-blurred eyes, I recognized the handwriting of Jill, a friend I had met just two months before. I later discovered that the older man was her father. Jill had seen the hurt little girl underneath the thirty-something woman and decided to do something about it.

So now I believe that Santa is real. I don't mean the twinkle-eyed character of children's mythology (神话) or the creation of American holiday marketers. Those Santas annoy and sadden me, I believe in the Santa Claus that live inside good and thoughtful people. This Santa does not return to the North Pole after a crazy delivery but lives each day purposefully, really listens to friends, and then plans deliberate acts of kindness.

【1】What happened to the author on Christmas Day in her second grade when she came to the fireplace?

A.She received no gifts. B.She heard a sob story.

C.She found Santa was dead. D.She discovered her sock was gone.

【2】When the author told her friends about the story, she felt ____________ in her heart.

A.proud B.amused C.hate D.regret

【3】What is the author's purpose in writing the text?

A.To share her special experience. B.To remember a thoughtful friend.

C.To show her appreciation of kindness. D.To express her love for Christmas gifts.

25、On August 26, 1999, New York City was struck by a terrible rainstorm. The rain caused the streets to ______ and the subway system almost came to a stop.

Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour. Many people who were going to work were ______ to go home. Some battled to ______ a taxi or to get on a bus. Still others faced the ______ bravely, walking miles to get to work.

I ______ to be one of people on the way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most ______ had stopped. After making my way ______ crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was ______. Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to ______ the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the ______. So I took the train going in the opposite direction, and then switched back to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the train ______ my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I finally got to my office, I was ______ through, exhausted and ______.

My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 pm, I was ready to go home, I was about to turn off my computer ______ I received an email from Garth, my Director:

I would like to thank all of you who made the effort and ______ reported to work. It is always reassuring (令人欣慰), at times like these, when employees so clearly show their ______ to their jobs. Thank you.

Garth’s email was short, but I learned more from that ______ message than I ever did from a textbook, The email taught me that a few words of ______ can make a big difference. The rainstorm and the traffic ______ had made me tired and upset. But Garth’s words immediately ______ me and put a smile back on my face.

【1】

A．break

B．flood

C．sink

D．crash

【2】

A．forced

B．refused

C．adjusted

D．gathered

【3】

A．order

B．pay

C．call

D．search

【4】

A．climate

B．scenery

C．storm

D．burden

【5】

A．used

B．promised

C．deserved

D．happened

【6】

A．practice

B．routine

C．process

D．service

【7】

A．to

B．through

C．over

D．for

【8】

A．operating

B．cycling

C．turning

D．rushing

【9】

A．check

B．carry

C．find

D．board

【10】

A．street

B．ground

C．floor

D．platform

【11】

A．paused

B．crossed

C．reached

D．parked

【12】

A．wet

B．weak

C．sick

D．hurt

【13】

A．ashamed

B．discouraged

C．surprised

D．puzzled

【14】

A．while

B．when

C．where

D．after

【15】

A．hardly

B．causally

C．absolutely

D．eventually

【16】

A．devotion

B．donation

C．connection

D．reaction

【17】

A．accurate

B．urgent

C．brief

D．humorous

【18】

A．promise

B．appreciation

C．advice

D．guidance

【19】

A．troubles

B．signals

C．rules

D．signs

【20】

A．corrected

B．supported

C．amazed

D．refreshed

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Things to Do After You Study

Many students study with little thought about what comes after their study session. But what you do after studying could have an effect on how well you learn and remember new information. Actually, there are two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep.

When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after you study may help you remember what you studied.

The basic idea is this: by reducing your activity after the study session, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you have too much stimulation from electronic devices, games, lights and so on. Many studies have explored the benefits of resting after learning — what is called “wakeful rest.” A 2019 study found that both young and older adults were able to better remember, or recollect, information from prose passages after doing wakeful rest. The findings appeared in Neuroscience Letters. If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do: Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. Just limit the amount of stimulation you get. It is really that easy!

In addition to wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School notes that sleep helps people to learn. A report on the school’s website explains that “a sleep-deprived person cannot focus attention optimally and therefore cannot learn efficiently.” It also says, “sleep itself has a role in the consolidation of memory, which is essential for learning new information.”

Now you have two suggestions for how to learn new information. Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study session. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it — a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn.