温州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

一、单项选择（共20题，共 100分）

1、He always thinks I'm wrong, ________I may say.

A．no matter whatever

B．whatever

C．what

D．that

2、— Why are you so familiar with my close friend Nipple?

—Yeah, I happen, believe it or not,_____him in a packed trip.

A. to meet B. to be meeting

C. to have met D. to be met

3、Our school is so old that it requires _____.

A．to repair

B．repaired

C．being repaired

D．repairing

4、How many members have __________ registered in the club?

A. officially B. official

C. office D. officer

5、---Mark should have refused my invitation to the birthday party. Why?

---Leave him alone. .

A. It’s a piece of cake B. He’s a wet blanket

C. He’s all ears D. Don’t pull his leg

6、________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.

A. Staying B. Stayed

C. To stay D. Stay

7、—My computer is out of function again.

—You need to go to the customer service center and have it ________.

A. to repair B. repair

C. repairing D. repaired

8、With the help of Internet, information can __________ every corner（角落）of the world.

A.send B.decide C.reach D.question

9、Young people who have got jobs may realize university lessons can’t be the only preparation for all of the situations ________ appear in the working world.

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

10、The student _____ in the games on the phone didn’t notice his teacher behind him.

A.absorbing B.be absorbed C.to absorb D.absorbed

11、He devoted all his life to ________ those who are suffering from cancer.

A. helping B. help

C. be helped D. being helped

12、— Would you like to go to play tennis with me in the school court this weekend?

— ________ What about another time?

A. I’d like that. Thanks. B. I’m sorry, I can’t.

C. Great! D. No, not in the least.

13、People have made some adaptations of this novel to make it more ________ to young readers.

A．available

B．approachable

C．accessible

D．adjustable

14、Coming into the room, I found them ______ at the table, _______ chess.

A．seated; playing

B．seating; playing

C．seat; play

D．seated; played

15、The pollution is getting worse and worse; we must stop pollution ______ a better life.

A. to live B. from living

C. living D. Live

16、The train ________ arrive at 9:40, but was thirty minutes late because of the thick fog.

A．was likely to

B．was about to

C．was fortunate to

D．was supposed to

17、The police think the investigation can ____ the fact that the woman is not guilty of the terrible crime.

A．clarify

B．convey

C．overcome

D．comprise

18、The new road built in this month is of the old one that was built in 2011..

A. more than three times the width B. three times more than the width

C. three times the width more than D. more three times than the width

19、“Tommy, run! Be quick! The house is on fire!” the mother shouted, with clearly ________ in her voice.

A．anger

B．confusion

C．regret

D．panic

20、The plane flew smoothly________in the sky and people spoke________of the experienced pilot.

A．high; high

B．high; highly

C．highly; highly

D．highly, high

二、阅读理解（共4题，共 20分）

21、 In 1848 gold was found in California. Thousands of people rushed there to get some. Many people liked living there. But there wasn’t a whole lot between California (CA) and Missouri (MO), where the nearest trains ran. The train line to California wasn’t finished until 1869.

In I860 and 1861, the Pony Express was the fastest way to get news to and from the West. The trail that they rode was around 2000 miles long. It took most people weeks or months to ride that far. The Pony Express could make the trip in just ten days. Those speeds were unheard of at the time. So how did they do it? Well, they had a good system.

The Pony Express had 184 stations along the trail. The stations were around ten miles apart. This is about how far a horse could run at a gallop (疾驰) before tiring. The rider would switch to a new horse at each station. He would only take his mail pouch (邮袋) with him. Every 75-100 miles, the rider would get to a home station. At each home station, riders would rest. The mail never stopped moving, even while the horses and riders rested.

It was tough to ride for the Pony Express. Each rider had to weigh less than 125 pounds. Speed was the key. Most of the riders were teenage boys. They rode at a fast pace for up to 100 miles a day. If there were an emergency, one might have to ride 200 miles in a day.

The Pony Express filled an important role for a time, but it did not last. The Civil War started in April of 1861. On October 24th, 1861, the first telegraph line to California was finished. This linked them to the rest of the country. People could send messages in an instant. Two days later the Pony Express closed.

【1】Which happened first?

A.The Pony Express was started. B.The American Civil War broke out.

C.The train line to California was finished. D.Settlers rushed to California to find gold.

【2】How long did it take the Pony Express to send mail from CA to MO?

A.About 24 hours. B.About ten days.

C.About twenty days. D.About one month.

【3】What would a rider do at the home station?

A.Give his mail to a new rider. B.Rest a while and go on riding.

C.Collect new mail for customers. D.Feed the horse and check the mail.

【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To prove communication industry develops rapidly.

B.To explain why horses were used to deliver mail.

C.To describe the I860 - 1861E Fastest Mail Service.

D.To tell the brave stories of the Pony Express.

22、I was twenty-two, and in Bolivia. I’d been to every other country in South America, and now I was set on getting into Chile, the last on the list.

After several days, I reached the hills. It was cold, and even the distant mountains were clear. The days were lonely, but one evening I met Filomeno and his fellow teachers. They tried to persuade me not to go to Chile, saying it was a bad place, and that I would be killed. I didn’t believe them. I knew nothing of the current politics; I just wanted to go there.

So I walked into the mountains, feeling excited, and came to a sign with the word "Chile" on it. A frightening soldier appeared, stuck a gun in my back, and pushed me down a slope to the police station. The police chief then told me, "There’s nothing for you here." I explained that I had come to see this beautiful country. But he was annoyed.

In the evening they filled me with food. There was laughter, and I was less tense. Then the police chief took me to a tiny cell. I lay down on the mattress (垫子). Even though I had no light and none of my possessions, I felteuphoric. At least I had arrived! And what a story I’d have to tell! The next morning I was released, and I was told that Chile didn’t want me. Throwing my belongings into my backpack, I shouted and screamed at the soldiers. After all this effort I was being sent home! I stomped (以重踏步方式走) towards Bolivia expecting to feel a bullet. But I’d be back! I told myself.

【1】The author went to Chile to ______.

A. visit his friend Filomeno B. settle there forever

C. complete his trip plan D. risk his life

【2】The underlined word "euphoric" in Paragraph 4 most probably means "______".

A. terrible B. shamed C. bored D. excited

【3】According to the last paragraph, the author lost his temper because ______.

A. he was prevented from entering Chile

B. he was badly treated by the soldiers in Chile

C. it was his last chance to travel

D. his friends had stopped him from going to Chile

【4】What is the passage mainly about?

A. An exciting fight with soldiers in Chile.

B. How the author escaped from Chile.

C. An adventure in Chile.

D. Why the author went to Chile.

23、Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons—for example, economic reasons why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?

In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of Tours, where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.

It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative (保守的) and do not like change.

Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice.

【1】What can we learn about historical buildings from paragraph 1?

A．All of them are not attractive.

B．Most of them are hard to preserve.

C．People want to preserve the historic feel.

D．They are more pleasing than modern ones.

【2】When it comes to the coexistence of old buildings and new ones,

A．the author is doubtful about it.

B．the author is unclear about it.

C．the author firmly believes that the old have to give way to the new.

D．the author is in favor of it.

【3】What is the the duty of the architect and planner implied in the passage?

A．Destroy old buildings.

B．Put things in a different place.

C．Choose new architectural styles.

D．Respect people’s feelings for historical buildings.

【4】What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To instruct.

B．To argue.

C．To warn.

D．To educate.

24、People with many different relationships use small talk. The most common types of people to use small talk are those who do not know each other at all. It is also common for people who are only acquaintances (熟人), often called a “friend of a friend”, to use small talk.

There are certain “safe” topics that people usually make small talk about. The weather is probably the number one thing. Sometimes even friends and family members discuss the weather when they meet or start a conversation. Another topic that is generally “safe” is current events, such as sports news and entertainment news. If there is something that you and the other speaker have in common, that may also be acceptable to talk about. Negative comments about another person not involved in the conversation are not acceptable because you cannot be sure who his friends are when you do not know a person well.

People make small talk just about anywhere. Most often, small talk happens in places where people are waiting for something. For example, you might chat with another person who is waiting for the bus to arrive. Some social events (such as a party) require small talk among guests who do not know each other very well.

The most common time for small talk to happen is the first time you see or meet someone. However, the next time you see each other, you might just smile and say nothing. Do not interrupt two people in order to discuss something unimportant, such as the weather. If someone is reading a book or writing a letter in a waiting room, it is not proper to initiate a conversation either.

【1】 The third paragraph mainly tells us .

A. how people make small talk

B. people like making small talk

C. why people make small talk

D. where people make small talk

【2】What can we learn about small talk according to the text?

A. Small talk only happens between strangers.

B. When people feel lonely, they will start small talk.

C. Unpleasant comments about another person aren’t a “safe” topic.

D. Small talk only happens when people want to make friends.

【3】The underlined word “initiate” in the last paragraph probably means “ ”.

A. end B. start C. control D. Avoid

三、完形填空（共1题，共 5分）

25、Our office of the local university was staffed with a few student workers. One of them heard I liked to play football,and asked me to try out for a(n)_______.I was too old to keep up with_______ twenty-year-olds.I agreed to go for_______,though.

With my kids in school,I had all the mom_______too.Finding time for me seemed_______,but I knew playing football with kids would_______me to keep up with my running.I showed up with low_______.During drills I was slow, but my_______to do this made me drive forward.No one else showed up to_______for that position,so it was mine.

When I wasn’t practicing at the school,I ran around my neighborhood. I wanted to get in better________and improve my speed.Going from hiking the ball,to________blocking and then running to the end zone was________.I remember driving home after a game with the________that I really can do anything I put my mind to.

My husband was________and my parents promised to come to some games,mostly out of ________ I think.We won our first game,and our second and third. We only lost once the entire ________and ended up winning the championship.

I gained________in myself.I learned that taking chances can open doors to opportunities you ________impossible. I learned that accomplishing physical success requires mental________.I graduated with a master’s degree at age forty-one.________,I still think my season of football was the best part of my return to university!

【1】

A．adjustment

B．direction

C．commitment

D．position

【2】

A．identical

B．ideal

C．athletic

D．enthusiastic

【3】

A．comfort

B．practice

C．record

D．improvement

【4】

A．investments

B．deliveries

C．achievements

D．responsibilities

【5】

A．impossible

B．available

C．unique

D．primary

【6】

A．relax

B．spare

C．motivate

D．relate

【7】

A．reservations

B．expectations

C．arrangement

D．exposure

【8】

A．ambition

B．permission

C．privilege

D．advantage

【9】

A．celebrate

B．pose

C．respond

D．compete

【10】

A．shape

B．company

C．performance

D．preparation

【11】

A．economically

B．temporarily

C．actively

D．sympathetically

【12】

A．confusing

B．challenging

C．amazing

D．touching

【13】

A．warning

B．reception

C．barrier

D．realization

【14】

A．objective

B．realistic

C．supportive

D．popular

【15】

A．bravery

B．curiosity

C．breath

D．control

【16】

A．session

B．team

C．attendance

D．ceremony

【17】

A．dignity

B．confidence

C．identity

D．relationship

【18】

A．confirmed

B．found

C．thought

D．evaluated

【19】

A．toughness

B．stability

C．relief

D．recreation

【20】

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．Consequently

D．Nevertheless

四、书面表达（共1题，共 5分）

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。

The Dickensons lived on the eastern coast of America and the three boys, Carl, Simon, and little Ben loved the water. The elder brothers usually helped their dad on his farm and took care of their little brother.

There was an island off shore in the distance. One Saturday the two elder brothers decided to go there for an adventure. When they were leaving, their father said, “Boys, I have to go to town and I want you to take care of Ben. You can carry him together but be careful!” Although they thought Ben was too young to take risks, they still took him.

When the three arrived at the shore, they were lucky to find an old rowboat with oars (桨).Carl and Simon took turns to paddle (划桨)the boat.

Suddenly they noticed the old boat leaking slowly. Carl asked them not to worry and said that they could empty water when they got back. But as the boys neared the island, they struck a rock hidden under the water. It enlarged the hole, more water pouring in. They were glad to be safe on shore!

“How can we get back with the weight of us?” Simon wondered.

Carl answered “You row Ben across, and then come back for me. If we move fast, it won’t sink with only two.” Simon agreed.

The boys started to explore the island. It was flat with many trees. In a couple of hours they had gone all around the island, but when they headed for their boat, they were shocked! Their boat was bumping against trees. The tide was coming in! The island was disappearing!

The boys took a rock and tried to fill it into the hole but they only made it worse because of the old wood. Carl thought a minute “Simon, you take Ben as fast as you can. Then run for the house and see if Dad can come to rescue me. I can climb a tree or something that will give me maybe another hour.” The brothers hugged. Then Carl turned the boat around, helped Ben get in and pushed it as hard as he could toward home

Paragraph 1:

Half an hour passed and only a small part of the island was above water now.

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Paragraph 2:

In a few minutes, dad picked up Carl into his motorboat and hugged him.