汉中2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、The Olympic Games, ________ in 776 B.C., did not include women players until 1912.

A.first playing B.to be first played C.first played D.to be first playing

2、Now the leadership wants to look forward, and to develop a________ for the rest of the century.

A．concern

B．signal

C．strategy

D．accident

3、---We don’t have enough dictionaries. What would you like to suggest?

---How about four of us ________ one?

A. share   B. to share   C. sharing   D. shared

4、I can see the dentist alone. You ________ go with me if you're busy.

A．mustn't

B．can't

C．shouldn't

D．needn't

5、His expression suggested that he ____the invitation and he suggested full preparations _____.

A.had accepted; would be made B.accepted; be made

C.has accepted; make D.had accepted; be made

6、  －I’ve read another book this week.

－Well, maybe _____ is not how much you read but what you read that counts.

A. this   B. that   C. there   D. it

7、He pretended ________ the urgent task, which caused a lot of damage.

A．having finished

B．to finish

C．to have finished

D．finishing

8、They ________ such serious problems that two members of the expedition were injured.

A.engaged B.entertained C.entitled D.encountered

9、So far, during her time at the English Club, Lucy ___ to six parties and ten barbecues.

A. came  B. comes C. has come D. has been coming

10、— Actually,you hurt Mary yesterday.

— Sorry,I didn't mean to be so___________.

A.ambitious B.abrupt C.awkward D.allergic

11、Mr. Wilson is a man of patience and kindness, and his good temper never ______ him.

A．fails

B．disappoints

C．controls

D．worries

12、It is pretty well understood ________ controls the carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere today.

A．what

B．that

C．when

D．how

13、It was a pure __________that Julia and I toured the University of Oxford on the same day.

A.acquaintance B.coincidence

C.circumstance D.consequence

14、It rains a lot these days， _______ prevents us from going out.

A. it   B. that

C. this   D. which

15、These devices promise to ______ change the way we live and work.

A．necessarily

B．ironically

C．dramatically

D．luxuriously

16、It was with great joy ________ he received the news ________ his lost son would soon return home.

A．because; that

B．because; which

C．that; that

D．that; which

17、He ________ for ten years but still doesn’t want to leave office.

A．has been in power

B．has come to power

C．took office

D．come into power

18、Aside from the potential health hazards(危害) ________ can cause to the people, nuclear energy can also cause thousand deaths when its reactor explode.

A. which   B. that

C. what   D. it

19、John's success has nothing to do with good luck. It is years of hard work has made him what he is today.

A．why

B．when

C．which

D．that

20、_______ fashion differs from country to country may reflect the cultural differences from one aspect.

A．What

B．That

C．This

D．Which

21、Friday was "Chatty Bus day", an experiment aimed at getting people to talk to each other on public transport. This is not an idea that would appeal to those who commute in the rush hour, because there is a smaller distance within which it's just as uncomfortable to talk. Elbow(肘) room is a precondition for sociability. It is no coincidence that the first truly personal music player, the Sony Walkman, was invented in Japan where the commuter trains are literally crowded with people.

We will also not talk to strangers who are physically too far away, of course. No one wants to shout their small talk. Only on country buses or similar unhurried and uncrowded forms of public transport can people reach out to their neighbors, confident that they are doing so from a position of strength and autonomy.

For all these drawbacks, the idea of talking to strangers is still a good one, and the promotion of sociability is good for society. Although it does seem to be a general rule that people are friendlier the fewer there are of them and more hostile and indifferent as cities get more crowded, there are still considerable cultural variations. And there is evidence that friendlier places are also healthier, and their inhabitants happier.

It is true that the apparent loneliness of many people on public transport is a false impression.

Many will be caught up with conversations with distant friends on their phones; some will be talking to the people in books. Some may be in willed solitude with their headphones. But there are always people who would be interested in an unexpected conversation with a stranger. This need not go on for too long.

It is not large and possibly life-changing conversations that are what most people in loneliness miss most. What they really need is not deep thought but superficiality. The kind of conversation that you could have with anyone reminds you that you yourself might be anyone. It is a release from the prison of the self, which is where lonely people serve their sentences, uncertain whether they ever can be paroled(假释). Friendship may be too rare a gift to hope for, but sometimes the kindest thing to say is also the simplest: "Don't be a stranger"-and sometimes that's also enough.

【1】According to Paragraph 1, why the first Walkman appeared in Japan partly?

A．its corporate culture

B．its overcrowded public transport

C．its people's creativity

D．its people's desire for personal space

【2】Which of the following belongs to "these drawbacks" underlined in paragraph 3?

A．"Chatty Bus day" has not been introduced to other areas.

B．Walkman prevents passengers from talking to each other.

C．Passengers are unwilling to make small talk with strangers.

D．Improper physical distance discourages casual communication.

【3】What is the author most likely to agree with?

A．Small talk to strangers will help ease loneliness on the road.

B．Lonely people are in desperate need of deep conversation.

C．People in less populated cities tend to be cold and distant.

D．It's inadvisable to talk to strangers who are physically too close.

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

A．To cast new light on human loneliness.

B．To introduce an experiment and its effects.

C．To advocate striking up conversations with strangers.

D．To explore the relationship between physical distance and willingness to reach out.

22、Ever feel like you’ve been hit on the head after a bad night’s sleep? According to scientists, the thought isn’t as unbelievable as it seems.

A study found going without sleep for just one night causes changes in the brain similar to those that occur after a blow to the head. The researchers said the healthy young men examined in the study showed a sudden increase in the same chemicals which indicate brain damage. Professor Christian Benedict, of Uppsala University, Sweden, explained that the chemicals NSE and S-100B are biomarkers for brain damage, such as concussion(脑震荡). He said, "What we found was their levels in the blood rose in the group that went without sleep for a night. This was not to the extent that would happen after a head injury, for instance, but it was still significant. During sleep, the brain cleans poisonous substances off itself."

Benedict also said previous studies which linked a lack of sleep with increased risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis could applaud his study. The rise of the chemicals in the blood after sleep loss may suggest not getting enough sleep contributes to a loss of brain tissue, he explained. Benedict, whose study is published in the journal Sleep, added, "In conclusion, the findings of our experiment indicate a good night’s sleep may be critical to maintaining brain health."

A third of the UK population suffer from sleep-related problems, while the average person now sleeps for only seven hours a night, compared with almost nine a few decades ago. Many scientists believe irregular sleeping patterns lead to illnesses ranging from aches and pains to heart disease, while less than eight hours’ sleep a night can lower the IQ the next day.

【1】If you don’t sleep for a night, what will happen?

A.NSE and S-100B will increase.

B.The brain damage will be likea head injury.

C.You will suffer from concussion.

D.The brain will get rid of poisonous substances.

【2】What do we know about previous studies?

A.They found reasons for brain disorders.

B.Their findings were published inSleep.

C.They were supported by Benedict’s study.

D.They focused on brain health.

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

A.UK people have the worst sleep.

B.Man’s intelligence is affected by sleep in a way.

C.People were smarter in the past.

D.A lack of sleep causes all brain-related problems.

【4】What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Eight hours’ sleep is important.

B.Regular sleeping patterns improve health.

C.Sleep loss is close to a blow to the head.

D.Human brains work during sleep.

23、As cities balloon with growth, access to nature for people living in urban areas is becoming harder to find. If you’re lucky, there might be a pocket park near where you live, but it’s unusual to find places in a city that are relatively wild.

Past research has found health and wellness benefits of nature for humans, but a new study shows that wildness in urban areas is extremely important for human well-being.

The research team focused on a large urban park. They surveyed several hundred park-goers, asking them to submit a written summary online of a meaningful interaction they had with nature in the park. The researchers then examined these submissions, coding (编码) experiences into different categories. For example, one participant’s experience of “We sat and listened to the waves at the beach for a while” was assigned the categories “sitting at beach” and “listening to waves.”

Across the 320 submissions, a pattern of categories the researchers call a “nature language” began to emerge. After the coding of all submissions, half a dozen categories were noted most often as important to visitors. These include encountering wildlife, walking along the edge of water, and following an established trail.

Naming each nature experience creates a usable language, which helps people recognize and take part in the activities that are most satisfying and meaningful to them. For example, the experience of walking along the edge of water might be satisfying for a young professional on a weekend hike in the park. Back downtown during a workday, they can enjoy a more domestic form of this interaction by walking along a fountain on their lunch break.

“We’re trying to generate a language that helps bring the human-nature interactions back into our daily lives. And for that to happen, we also need to protect nature so that we can interact with it,” said Peter Kahn, a senior author of the study.

【1】What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the text?

A．Pocket parks are now popular.

B．Wild nature is hard to find in cities.

C．Many cities are overpopulated.

D．People enjoy living close to nature.

【2】Why did the researchers code participant submissions into categories?

A．To compare different types of park-goers.

B．To explain why the park attracts tourists.

C．To analyze the main features of the park.

D．To find patterns in the visitors’ summaries.

【3】What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 5?

A．Walking is the best way to gain access to nature.

B．Young people are too busy to interact with nature.

C．The same nature experience takes different forms.

D．The nature language enhances work performance.

【4】What should be done before we can interact with nature according to Kahn?

A．Language study.

B．Environmental conservation.

C．Public education.

D．Intercultural communication.

24、   【1】

Have you ever found yourself waiting at the stop for your bus to arrive and have a stranger ask a commonplace question? Perhaps you've stood in line waiting for a coffee and feel the need to just look over to the person next to you and ask about the weather.

This is small talk, it's actually a big part of daily life.

"Small talk may seem unimportant, but it's a natural way for people to connect. It may seem like a waste of time.

【2】Big relationships are built on small talk," Lindy Pegler, who has a master's degree in psychology, wrote on Medium.

【3】Often, we find ourselves making small talk with the same people on a regular basis. Coming up with small conversations is the foundation of these relationships.

The benefits of such conversations can actually contribute to our happiness and benefit our lives as a whole.【4】It can be as simple as complimenting（称赞）one's shirt, asking about their day or commenting on the traffic.

Who knows where this can lead?【5】You might find someone who has a common interest, or maybe even someone who turns out to be a close friend. There is one thing for sure: Making small talk can brighten our day—even if it's just a nice comment or a thoughtful question.

So the next time you find yourself waiting for the bus or checking your watch while you wait in a line, take the opportunity to look up and talk to someone around you. After all, it takes a small connection to lead to a larger one.

A.Scientists suggest that small talk can have a lasting effect on our happiness.

B.In fact, we spend a lot of our time making small talk.

C.Our small talk is our chance.

D.So how does one start making small talk?

E.But it plays a vital role in our social interactions.

F.The small connections can lead to big results.

G.Small talk, large impact.

25、Since the age of three, Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. Hill, then a 17-year-old high school _________ was in a car accident that left her paralyzed(瘫痪)from the waist down. For most people, that would have ended any _________ of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. She wanted to prove that she was still ‘_________’. So Hill danced in her wheelchair right alongside her nondisabled high school dance team. It _________ took a lot of learning and patience.

After graduation, Hill met people online who had suffered various spinal cord(脊髓) injuries but shared her _________ , and she invited them to dance with her. Hoping to reach more people in a larger city, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and _________ a team of dancers with disabilities called the Rollettes. “I want to _________ the stereotype(刻板印象) of wheelchair users and show that dance is dance, whether you’re walking or you’re _________ ,” she told CBS News.

Dancing on _________, the Rollettes discovered, can be just as fast, artful as the foot-based people. Hill has achieved her childhood __________. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities. In 2019, 173 people from ten countries __________. For many, it was the first time they’d felt they __________. “I had a girl say it was the most empowering thing when she rolled into a room and everyone was at __________ level,” Hill told CBS News. Edna Serrano says that being part of the Rollettes team has given her the __________ to get behind the wheel of a car. “I didn’t know I could do so many things that these girls have taught me,” she says. “It’s so __________ to have my teammates in my life, because they’re my teachers. I have more confidence.”

【1】

A．teacher

B．senior

C．pupil

D．worker

【2】

A．talk

B．season

C．hope

D．beauty

【3】

A．lovely

B．right

C．pretty

D．normal

【4】

A．surely

B．instantly

C．exactly

D．only

【5】

A．knowledge

B．worry

C．pain

D．determination

【6】

A．chose

B．formed

C．supported

D．played

【7】

A．send up

B．give away

C．break down

D．break off

【8】

A．rolling

B．running

C．lying

D．jumping

【9】

A．buses

B．streets

C．floors

D．wheels

【10】

A．memory

B．dream

C．illness

D．event

【11】

A．attended

B．rushed

C．signed

D．moved

【12】

A．touched

B．interested

C．relaxed

D．belonged

【13】

A．shoulder

B．eye

C．mouth

D．foot

【14】

A．plan

B．ability

C．courage

D．condition

【15】

A．powerful

B．mysterious

C．stressful

D．natural

26、假定你是李华，你校举办了“中国诗歌文化研讨会”。请给你的英国笔友Lisa写一封邮件介绍有关情况，内容包括:

1. 时间和地点；

2. 活动的内容；

3. 活动的效果。

注意:

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:

中国诗歌文化研讨会 the Forum on Chinese poetic Culture

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