三沙2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、She tapped me on _______ shoulder and teased me _______ my hair.

A.the; about B.my; for C.the; on D.my; with

2、I have been to quite a few restaurants, but I can say this one is _______.

A. good   B. better

C. the better   D. the best

3、The BBC documentaries series “Are Our Kids Tough Enough” has ________ global debate as to what education system and methodology can best prepare our children for an increasingly competitive global market. Which of the following is Improper?

A.triggered B.sparked C.impacted D.inspired

4、Caught in a dilemma,    .

A.it was hard to make a decision. B.nothing seemed to be of help.

C.making a decision seemed hard. D.he found it hard to make a decision.

5、______ to train his daughter in English, he put an ad like this in the paper, “______, an English teacher for a ten-year-old girl.”

A. Determined; Wanted   B. Determined; Wanting

C. Determine; Wanted  D. Determining; Wanting

6、Being a parent is not always easy, and being the parent of a child with special needs often carries with _______ extra stress.

A．it

B．them

C．one

D．him

7、For his dream ______ at an earlier date, he must accelerate the pace of reform in his company.

A. being realized   B. to realize

C. realizing   D. to be realized

8、The car was not seriously ________ in the accident and it won't cost much to get it repaired.

A. destroyed   B. ruined

C. damaged   D. suffered

9、The only way to succeed at the highest level is to have total belief _____________ you are better than anyone else on the sports field.

A．how

B．that

C．which

D．whether

10、______ to the sunlight for too much time will do harm to one’s skin.

A. Exposed   B. Having exposed

C. Being exposed D. After being exposed

11、The third live class from China’s space station ________ when I turned on the TV.

A．began

B．had been begun

C．had begun

D．has begun

12、In the modern information age, one can’t avoid __________ by various kinds of advertisements.

A．surrounded

B．surrounding

C．being surrounded

D．to be surrounded

13、The teacher asked who was able to____________ a good solution to this problem.

A．get along with

B．catch up with

C．come up with

D．go on with

14、Feeling hungry, Sophie went into the kitchen ________ some snack.

A. in need of   B. in search of

C. in memory of   D. in charge of

15、If nothing ________， the oceans will turn into fish deserts.

A. does B. had been done

C. will do     D. is done

16、_______ they are nutritious is not a factor temping enough to get you eating more fruit and vegetables, here’s some news that may convince you -- they make you look good too.

A.That B.As whether C.Whether D.If that

17、Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments _____ over 5,000 years ago.

A. dated back to B. dating back to

C. dates from D. to date back to

18、Not until quite recently________ that how important it is to learn English well.

A．did we realise

B．we realised

C．had we realised

D．we had realised

19、 As a (an) ___________, working in The Sunday Times, Allen is in charge of the content of the newspaper, comments on stories and issues.

A. journalist   B. editor   C. critic   D. cartoonist

20、– Sorry, I’m late. I got ______ in traffic.

– It doesn’t matter. Come in, please.

A. sticking   B. to stick

C. stuck   D. having stuck

21、The possibility of self-driving robot cars has often seemed like a futurist's dream, years away from materializing in the real world. Well, the future is apparently now. The California Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April for companies to test truly self-driving cars on public roads. The state also cleared the way for companies to sell or rent out self-driving cars, and for companies to operate driverless taxi services. California, it should be noted, isn't leading the way here. Companies have been testing their vehicles in cities across the country. It's hard to predict when driverless cars will be everywhere on our roads. But however long it takes, the technology has the potential to change our transportation systems and our cities, for better or for worse, depending on how the transformation is regulated.

While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars (and rightfully so), policymakers also should be talking about how self-driving vehicles can help reduce traffic jams, cut emissions and offer more convenient, affordable mobility options. The arrival of driverless vehicles is a chance to make sure that those vehicles are environmentally friendly and more shared.

Do we want to copy—or even worsen-the traffic of today with driveress cars? Imagine a future where most adults own individual self-driving vehicles. They tolerate long, slow journeys to and from work on packed highways because they can work, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride, which encourages urban spread. They take their driverless car to an appointment and set the empty vehicle to circle the building to avoid paying for parking. Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up a child or the dry cleaning, they send the self-driving minibus. The convenience even leads fewer people to take public transport---an unwelcome side effect researchers have already found in ride-hailing services.

A study from the University of California at Davis suggested that replacing petrol-powered private cars worldwide with electric, self-driving and shared systems could reduce carbon emissions from transportation 80% and cut the cost of transportation infrastructure and operations 40% by 2050. Fewer emissions and cheaper travel sound pretty appealing. The first commercially available driverless cars will almost certainly be fielded by ride-hailing services, considering the cost of self-driving technology as well as liability and maintenance issues. But driverless car ownership could increase as the prices drop and more people become comfortable with the technology.

Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearance of driverless vehicles doesn't extend the worst aspects of the car-controlled transportation system we have today. The coming technological advancement presents a chance for cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to move more people, and more affordably. The car of the future is coming. We just have to plan for it.

【1】According to the author, attention should be paid to how driverless cars can ________.

A．help deal with transportation-related problems

B．provide better services to customers

C．cause damage to our environment

D．make some people lose jobs

【2】As for driverless cars, what is the author's major concern?

A．Safety.

B．Side effects.

C．Management.

D．Affordability.

【3】What does the underlined word "fielded” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Replaced.

B．Employed.

C．Shared.

D．Reduced.

【4】What is the authors attitude to the future of self-driving cars?

A．Doubtful.

B．Negative.

C．Disapproving.

D．Positive.

22、One of the main points of traveling is to relax and take a break from your normal daily life. But the truth is, we’re not always free to do what we like when traveling to a foreign country, and a US tourist learned that the hard way.

On Aug 12, the unnamed 41 -year-old man was beaten by a passerby after he was seen giving Nazi salutes (纳粹礼) again and again on a street in Dresden, Germany. Ever since the end of World War Ⅱ, Germany has strict laws forbidding the Nazi salute, as well as other symbols of Nazism.

In fact, most countries have their own taboos (禁忌).If you plan to travel overseas, it’s best to get familiar with these taboos before you start touring local sites. Here are some examples.

Singapore

You can get fined for a lot of things in Singapore, including feeding birds, spitting (吐痰), smoking in public, not flushing (冲) a public toilet after you use it, and eating or drinking on buses or trains.

Japan

You’re not supposed to wear your shoes in someone’s house, but you’re not supposed to take your shoes off outside the house either. Instead, there’s a small area inside the door called a “genkan” which is where your shoes should go. If you’re still not sure where that is, pay attention to what other people do and do the same.

France

French people don’t like it when you talk about money. It’s OK if you say that you want to quit a job because you aren’t paid enough money, but you should never say the exact amount. Money is considered to be a “dirty” topic in France.

【1】Why was the US tourist was beaten in Germany?

A. He was beaten by mistake.   B. He was not welcome in Germany.

C. He acted improperly in Germany.   D. He quarraled with a local person.

【2】Which statement is true according to the passage?

A. Eating or drinking on buses is acceptable in Singapore.

B. You should take your shoes off outside the house in a Japanese house.

C. You should keep your shoes on in a Japanese house.

D. It is impolite to ask a Franceman’s salary.

【3】Which column is this passage most likely to be taken from in a newspaper?

A. Campus Life   B. Discovery

C. Science Study   D. Star Stories

23、An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.

The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to inferior workmanship and used cheap materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house and handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you."

What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.

So it is with us. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized, we would have done it differently.

Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more, that day deserves to be lived with dignity.

【1】Why did the carpenter decide to retire according to the passage?

A．He didn't get his paycheck from his boss on time.

B．The employer was not satisfied with his work.

C．He planned to start his own house building business.

D．He wanted to spend more time with his family.

【2】The last house built by the carpenter was________.

A．better than his expectation

B．far from satisfactory

C．a gift to the employer

D．built with heart and soul

【3】From the text we can infer that the carpenter was very________ when the employer gave him the key.

A．grateful

B．disappointed

C．cheerful

D．regretful

【4】Which of the following can bets summarize the main idea of the passage?

A．Don't cry over spilt milk.

B．Opportunity only knocks once.

C．Life is what you make it.

D．Honesty is the best policy.

24、The earth is the only planet that scientists think has life. Why does the earth have life while the other planets don’t? For one thing, the earth is just the right temperature. As the third planet from the sun, the earth seems to be just the right distance away. The planets which are closer to the sun are so hot. The farthest planets are cold balls.

When the earth developed—which scientists believe may have happened about 4 billion years ago—many gases covered the earth. The gases caused the earth to be hot. But something wonderful happened. The temperature was just right for thick clouds to form. It rained very hard for a very long time. This gave the earth its oceans. Water made it possible for plants to grow. The plants created oxygen in the atmosphere. Oxygen is the gas that humans and animals breathe.

Only one other planet in the solar system seems to be something like the earth. That planet is Mars(火星). Mars is smaller than the earth, and it is quite a bit cooler. But it is not too cold for humans. On some days, the temperatures are as low as a winter day in the northern United States. If you wore a special spacesuit, you could walk around on Mars. The most difficulty is that you have to bring your own air to breathe, because the air on Mars is too thin to breathe.

Mars has the largest volcano(火山) in the solar system. It is sixteen miles high. The highest volcano on the earth is five miles high. Scientists believe that Mars was once much better than it is now. Does this mean there could have been living things on Mars? Scientists are not sure, but there has been no sign so far.

【1】Which of the following is NOT the reason that the earth has life?

A. The earth is just the right temperature.

B. There is oxygen in the atmosphere of the earth.

C. The volcanoes on the earth are lower than those on Mars.

D. The earth seems to be just the right distance away from the sun.

【2】The underlined phrase “the third planet” in the first paragraph refers to_______.

A. the Sun   B. the Moon

C. the Earth   D. the Mars

【3】Which of the following about the Mars is NOT true?

A. There is almost no oxygen in the air on Mars.

B. There could have been living things on Mars.

C. Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system.

D. Mars is smaller and quite a bit cooler than the earth.

【4】Which is the first trouble for human to live on Mars?

A. The volcanoes.   B. The temperature.

C. The air.   D. The food.

【5】Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?

A. The Earth   B. The Moon

C. Planets in the Solar System   D. Mars is Most Like the Earth

25、A Love Note to My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling _________ in your life. Little did I know you were _________ every penny you earned to go to _________ school.

I cannot thank you enough for _________ you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I walked into the dining room where you were _________ in piles of law books. I was _________. Why were you doing what I do-memorizing textbooks and studying for _________? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know Moms could be _________ too. You smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”

As young as I was, that statement kept _________ in my ears. I watched as you faced the __________ of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a __________ and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you __________ With your words of wisdom in my __________ mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world __________. I set out to live my life filled with __________ seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I __________ found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) __________ one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I’ll try that.”

Encouraged by your __________ I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and__________ meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m __________ it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

A．found

B．played

C．kept

D．provided

A．saving

B．making

C．donating

D．receiving

A．business

B．fashion

C．law

D．medical

A．what

B．that

C．which

D．where

A．stuck

B．involved

C．filled

D．buried

A．amused

B．worried

C．puzzled

D．disappointed

A．roles

B．tests

C．positions

D．shows

A．model

B．reporters

C．doctors

D．lawyers

A．ringing

B．blowing

C．falling

D．beating

A．choices

B．chances

C．challenges

D．changes

A．professor

B．doctor

C．reporter

D．model

A．in danger

B．in action

C．in trouble

D．in charge

A．weak

B．powerful

C．youthful

D．empty

A．came back

B．closed down

C．went by

D．opened up

A．hope

B．hardship

C．harmony

D．sadness

A．constantly

B．shortly

C．hardly

D．nearly

A．and

B．but

C．or

D．for

A．description

B．statement

C．praise

D．introduction

A．secretly

B．curiously

C．carelessly.

D．eagerly

A．doing

B．considering

C．correcting

D．reading

26、假定你是李华，你的英国好友Josh想了解你校学生课外活动开展情况。请你给他回信，内容应包括：

1.课外活动的意义； 

2.课外活动的内容；

3.你最喜欢的课外活动及原因。

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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