白山2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Alice received an invitation from her boss, ________ came as a surprise.

A．it

B．that

C．which

D．he

2、—Dad, would you please drive faster?

— . We have enough time before the film begins.

A．No way

B．No problem

C．No hurry

D．No doubt

3、Mr. Smith arrived at the office every morning at precisely ten o’clock, _______ his bat on a peg near the door and went his way to his desk.

A.hanging B.hanged

C.hung D.and hanged

4、—Have you got everything ready for the meeting?

—Not yet, we need _________.

A．three another chair

B．other three chairs

C．another three chairs

D．more three chairs

5、It is typical of students to stay up ________ deep into the night for the final exam．

A．to read B．having read

C．to have read  D．reading

6、The past 40 years have witnessed different means of ____from bicycle kingdom to auto market.

A. transport B. challenge C. expression D. communication

7、In many ways, the education system in the US is not very different from _________in the UK.

A. that   B. this

C. one   D. it

8、 The boy decided to climb the mountains _______ he knew he would face many difficulties.

A. as though B. unless C. even though   D. even

9、Your_____ as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of reflecting on how you learn.

A．operation

B．growth

C．performance

D．character

10、_____ on smart phones for communication, relaxation and information that people play phones while walking and eating.

A.Such is the dependence B.Such dependence does

C.So they are dependent D.So did they depend

11、Doctors are doing research to find out what happens physically when people______ smoking.

A．quit   B．decline   C．prevent   D．reserve

12、He has set us a good example by serving people heart and soul，________ his personal gain and loss.

A．in terms of

B．regardless of

C．in favor of

D．by means of

13、Due to the fact ____there is plenty to see, it would be better if you make a list of____ you want to go in advance.

A.that; where B.what; where C.that; which D.which; when

14、The number of traffic accidents caused by drunk driving accounts ________ 13 percent of the total.

A．of

B．to

C．for

D．from

15、Which of the following sentence is WRONG?

A. My money was robbed on my way home.

B. I was robbed of my cash.

C. A cat robbed me of my sleep this afternoon.

D. The bank was robbed last night.

16、—Have you graduated from college?

—Yes, ________.

A. I studied French for two years.

B. I have been studying French.

C. I have studied French for two years.

D. I had studied French for two years.

17、People would like to listen to officials talk____，for no one likes an endless and empty talk．

A. seriously   B. fluently

C. frequently   D. Plainly

18、An expert says, “ I think it is unpredictable for nature. You don’t know what will happen but _________we are preparing.”

A. somehow B. somewhat   C. anyhow D. someway

19、____ born in Toronto, Canada, the author is most famous for the stories about New York City.

A．Though

B．Since

C．As

D．When

20、—Sorry, I’m late.

—That’s OK. I _________ long.

A. haven’t waited   B. don’t wait

C. haven’t been waiting   D. didn’t wait

21、Journalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing. Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills. Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities, the aspiration （志向）to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.

Most people want their work to be recognized by others. This helps to give it value. Some people also want themselves to be recognized, so that they have status in the eyes of society. It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous, but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist. You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for serving their needs.

Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people. There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognize their role as servants of the people. There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake, and the desire to do it for other people. You should never use journalism for selfish ends, but you can use it to improve the life of other people.

Curiosity is a natural part of most people's characters and an important ingredient for any journalist. Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialize in limited fields of study. Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things, rather than a lot about one subject. Knowledge has many uses. It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person. It can also give you power over people, especially people who do not have that particular knowledge. Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve people's lives,

【1】What can we know from the first paragraph?

A．Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.

B．Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels.

C．Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.

D．Journalists are most likely to become great writers.

【2】Why do some people want themselves to be recognized?

A．To learn rich knowledge.

B．To get great power.

C．To earn much wealth.

D．To gain high position.

【3】What is most necessary for journalists according to Paragraph 4?

A．Being specialized in a certain field.

B．Being able to speak a foreign language well.

C．Being good at making friends with others.

D．Having a wide range of knowledge.

【4】What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The development of journalism.

B．Why people choose a career in journalism.

C．How to become a qualified journalist.

D．The challenges journalists face now.

22、Some of the world’s finest

Stained glass(彩色玻璃) artwork

Sainte Chappelle, France

While many say that Paris’ must-see cathedral(教堂) is Notre Dame de Paris, Sainte Chapelle should also be high up on the list. Louis IX ordered it to be built in 1239 to house the Crown of Thorns, a famous relic from Constantinople. Within the ceilings of the church are fifteen of the world’s finest stained glass windows. Unfortunately, as a result of the French Revolution, one third of the stained glass had to be replaced.

The Chicago Cultural Center, USA

While the Windy City might not house the nation’s winningest sports teams, it does have one of the world’s most eye-catching displays of stained galss. Today’s Chicago Cultural Center, which was designed as a library in 1887, has a 38-feet-tall Tiffany glass dome(圆屋顶), which is said to be the largest Tiffany dome in the world.

Erawan Museum, Thailand

The Erawan Museum, built in 1994, houses ancient, priceless Thai artworks, all of which are displayed within the building’s three floors, said to symbolize the three levels of the universe. The shiny stained glass is on the second floor, which museum owner Khun Lek Viriyapant considers to be the human level. Designed by German artist Jacob Schwarzkopf, the stained glass artwork shows five continents, with the sun delivering light, and therefore life, into all.

Saint Vitus Cathedral, Czech Republic

While the Czech church whose doors many travelers pass through every day was built way back in 1344, its amazing display of stained glass is a 20th-century donation from well-known Czech Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha. The artwork is nothing if not fitting for Prague, the city in which the stained glass is displayed. After all, it is the modern-day Czech Republic from which dreamy Bohemians came.

【1】Which of the following has the longest history?

A. Sainte Chapelle.

B. Erawan Museum.

C. Saint Vitus Cathedral.

D. The Chicago Cultural Center.

【2】Where should you go if you want to see the Earth-themed stained glass?

A. France.

B. The USA.

C. Thailand.

D. Czech Republic.

【3】What is special about the stained glass in Prague?

A. It fits the city well.

B. It is from a Bohemian.

C. It is the largest of its kind.

D. It sits in an ancient church.

23、Most students are likely to think that their brain is not suitable for a few subjects that they are uncomfortable with.【1】However, because maths is one of the most important subjects in any competitive exam, mastering the subject is necessary for moving forward with confidence. Here are some useful suggestions to help you get over your fear of maths.

【2】Simply remembering formulae (公式) without understanding them will make things difficult for you. Try to understand the theories behind the formulae; once the concept (概念) is clear, you don’t have to make additional efforts to remember the formulae.

Focus on your strengths. Spend more time improving your skills on the topics that you are confident about. Go through former year’s question papers to have an idea about how much confidence these topics can bring to you.【3】This might help you calm down and improve your level of confidence.

Accept the right guidance. Never be shy about asking questions, whether teachers or friends. Ask your questions whenever you are in doubt. This will help you have a better understanding of the subject.【4】

Practice regularly (定期地).【5】Regular practice can help you improve your speed, make you learn new and easier methods of solving problems and make you familiar with more questions, so that you can gain a greater advantage in the exams.

A．Take the easy way.

B．Understand the basics.

C．Maths is one of those.

D．Besides, it will also help you get over your fears.

E．It is a challenge to solve mathematical problems.

F．Move on to the difficult topics once you feel confident.

G．In the competitive exams, speed is as important as correctness.

24、The outbreak of locusts, an insect that mainly lives in Africa and Asia, is the worst experienced by Kenya in 70 years. The crowds are some three times the size of New York City, eating their way through thousands of acres of crops and animal grassland and destroying livelihoods in the process.

“These hungry things are alarming,” says Keith Cressman, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's senior locust forecasting officer. "A crowd the size of Manhattan can, in a single day, eat the same amount of food as everyone in New York and California combined."

Desert locusts are infamous for their ability to breed(繁育)rapidly in large numbers every three months. And with some help from the wind, they can travel as much as 80 miles a day. Most years, the insects stay in African deserts. However, under the right environmental conditions, they can multiply quickly, spread as much as 400 times every six months and cause extensive destruction if left unchecked.

“The insect has the ability to take advantage of good conditions.” Cressman says.

The "good conditions" the scientist is referring to began in mid-2018 when a rainstorm from the Indian Ocean struck a remote area of the Arabian Peninsula known as the "Empty Quarter". Normally, it would dry out within a short period, killing most of the locust population, which depends on green plants for food. However, in late 2018, a second rainstorm struck the same region. The huge sandy area got wet, which is exactly what desert locusts need to lay their eggs and breed. The extra food supply caused the population to explode for the second time in six months.

Luckily, the locusts, experts say, are easy to control with chemicals. Kenya badly needs equipment and a steady supply of chemicals to effectively wipe out the massive insects. Hopefully, leaders worldwide will recognize the tough situation and contribute generously to control the locust outbreak.

【1】What can we infer from what Cressman says in paragraph 2?

A．Little can dull locusts' appetite.

B．Urgent action must be taken against locusts.

C．Overpopulation in big cities leads to food shortages.

D．New York and California should meet challenges together.

【2】What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．Locusts' living conditions.

B．Locusts' destructive effect.

C．Locusts' daily travel distance.

D．Locusts' super reproductive power.

【3】For what purpose does the author mention "good conditions"?

A．To explain immediate causes of the locust outbreak.

B．To remind locals to preserve the environment.

C．To analyze how to prevent locust outbreak.

D．To highlight the strength of two rainstorms.

25、As a new teacher at Doull Elementary School in Denver, Kyle Schwartz created a simple way to get to know her third graders. Many of them came from_______homes. She asked them to _______the sentence, “I wish my teacher _______”.

The honest_______told the teacher about her students’ _______. “I wish my teacher knew sometimes my reading log(记录) is not signed _______ my mom is not around a lot,” wrote one student. “I wish my teacher knew how much I _______ my dad. He was sent back to Mexico when I was three years old,” wrote_______.

One note that _______stuck with Kyle was, “I wish my teacher knew I don’t have pencils at home to do my  ________.”

That’s the one she________ to Twitter in March with the caption(标题) “Reality check” and the hashtag(标签)#I wish My TeacherKnew. Over the next few months, tweets(推信)from eager teachers________.

“My students are silent as they write# I Wish My TeacherKnew letter to me,” wrote a teacher from Australia. “I’m ________to read them.”

Other professionals________. A US Coast Guard boss__________his staff to write “I wish my boss knew” notes. A man helping children who are having a bad time at home asked students to write down their________. Without this, they may not have been________enough to say those things out loud.

“The results have been ________,”says Kyle of the huge response(响应)to her ________. “It speaks to the importance of giving other people a ________and really listening to them.”

【1】A. lucky   B. poor   C. urban   D. large

【2】A. read   B. copy   C. complete   D. enjoy

【3】A. knew   B. had   C. realized   D. forgot

【4】A. messages   B. reports   C. information   D. answers

【5】A. decisions   B. plans   C. questions   D. difficulties

【6】A. although   B. because   C. if   D. once

【7】A. love   B. hate   C. miss   D. understand

【8】A. another   B. each   C. he   D. others

【9】A. usually   B. finally   C. naturally   D. especially

【10】A. practice   B. homework   C. performance   D. experiment

【11】A. compared   B. introduced   C. posted   D. complained

【12】A. got through   B. sent out   C. poured in   D. set off

【13】A. sorry   B. eager   C. afraid   D. surprised

【14】A. followed suit   B. showed up   C. moved forward   D. kept up

【15】A. asked   B. allowed   C. reminded   D. waited

【16】A. successes   B. goals   C. weaknesses   D. problems

【17】A. clever   B. brave   C. shocking   D. disappointing

【18】A. similar   B. boring   C. shocking   D. disappointing

【19】A. idea   B. attitude   C. memory   D. experience

【20】A. note   B. stage   C. project   D. voice

26、假如你是光明中学的学生会主席李华，你校学生会应美国Whitney High School邀请，下星期将到该校进行交流访问，向该校学生介绍中国传统文化。请你给该校联系人Mr. Steven写一封邮件，信的要点如下：

1．感谢对方的邀请

2．询问食宿、活动安排和说明要介绍的传统文化内容

3．祝愿交流活动成功

注意：1．词数120左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。