玉树州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Three tough guys got on the bus,________beside a young boy and began to bully him.

A．stand

B．stood

C．standing

D．to stand

2、The news of the mayor’s coming to our school for a visit was ____ on the radio yesterday．

A.turned out B.found out C.given out D.carried out

3、With the final exams coming, Mark, the top student in our class, is not worried about Chinese, and _________ English．

A. still more   B. at least

C. least of all   D. better than

4、—Did you have a wonderful time at the ball last night?

—________! I’ve never had a more wonderful time all my life.

A. You bet   B. No problem   C. By no means      D. Got it

5、While     the National Congress of Communist Party, President Xi instructed the party never to forget     we started and then we can accomplish our mission.

A. delivering; when   B. announcing; why

C. claiming; when   D. addressing; why

6、No matter where he is, he makes _________ a rule to go for a walk before breakfast.

A. him   B. this C. that   D. it

7、The news________ Ning Zetao won the gold medal in the swimming competition excited Chinese People.

A. which    B. that    C. what         D. if

8、______ a girl put her card into a machine outside a bank in London on January 19, 1968 means the world’s first ATM was born.

A. Whether   B. When C. How   D. That

9、We need not feel ashamed of our failure. We may, _______, face it realistically and accept it optimistically.

A. thus   B. otherwise

C. instead   D. indeed

10、—Michael called to say he wasn’t coming.

—_________! You can’t rely on him for anything!

A．Influential

B．Remarkable

C．Typical

D．Conclusive

11、I didn't know his telephone number, otherwise I ______ him.

A.had telephoned B.would telephone

C.would have telephoned D.telephone

12、The young man found it difficult ______ the volunteer club.

A．join

B．to join

C．joining

D．joined

13、Instead of playing with his kids, he just sat on the bench because his back ________ badly.

A. wounded    B. hurt    C. injured         D. harmed

14、We hope to join hands together and look forward to ________ brighter future.

A.不填 B.the C.an D.a

15、In order to success， we must have a complete and thorough plan．

A．adjust

B．ensure

C．justify

D．resolve

16、If the teaching doesn’t ________ to your students, your students will gradually lose interest in it.

A．tend

B．get

C．appeal

D．attend

17、— You ________ supposed to be here much earlier, Bill.

— Sorry, sir. I got caught in a traffic jam on the way.

A. are   B. were

C. have been   D. had been

18、His theory ______ practice，so you can believe it.

A．based on

B．bases on

C．is based on

D．is basing on

19、When asked to move away，the other three______ but Rosa was unwilling to do so.

A. adopted   B. confirmed

C. advocated   D. submitted

20、Please remain________. Let’s have a discussion and try to find a solution acceptable to both sides.

A．seating

B．seated

C．to seat

D．to be seated

21、There’s a world of difference between a horror movie and a comedy -- the former scares you half to death while the latter leaves you rolling on the floor laughingly. But try watching them without the background music and you just might decide they’re not so different after all. Music and movies have been closely connected since the beginning of the film industry--even before the voices of actors were recorded. In movies, music helps to provide a sense of time and place, express ideas about the characters and, most importantly, draw emotions out of the audience.

Studies have long shown that our heart rates and anxiety levels rise and fall depending on the speed of the music we hear. Using this knowledge, composers use sudden changes in film music speed to create fear among audiences. Slowing the speed of the music will have the opposite effect, bringing about a sense of peace or a dreamlike quality. The use of dissonant tones and noises is another technique that heightens tension. Humans naturally become anxious when we hear dissonant sounds because such noises are usually combined with danger, like those that animals make to warn against predators(捕食者).

As important as it is, the best film music is subtle. All that audiences are supposed to feel is a heightened sense of emotion--they shouldn’t realize what’s causing it. Only when the music is taken out of the film should audiences understand its effects.

In keeping with this principle, some filmmakers are even using what’s called “infrasound”(次声波) to cause fear. While we may not be able to hear it because its frequency(频率) is below the range of the human ear, infrasound has been proven to cause anxiety, tremble and even sorrow. For example, infrasound was used in the soundtrack of the 2007 horror movie Paranormal Activity, and audiences were at extremely high fear levels despite the lack of action throughout the movie. “It doesn’t affect everyone equally,” said British science writer Philip Ball, author of The Music Instinct, but he predicted that “we will see more of it used in movies in the future.”

【1】What is the difference between a horror movie and a comedy?

A．Their history.

B．Their time and place.

C．Their actors.

D．Their background music.

【2】What causes fear among audiences?

A．The theme of the music.

B．The slow speed of the music.

C．The unexpected change of the music.

D．The knowledge of the music.

【3】What does the underlined word“subtle” in the third paragraph mean?

A．Gentle.

B．Wonderful.

C．Not immediately attractive.

D．Not extremely obvious.

【4】What do we know about "infrasound" from the last paragraph?

A．It can’t be known to people.

B．It makes audiences relaxed.

C．It may be used more in movies in the future.

D．It is within the range of the human ear.

22、UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker

at Toyota Center

Saturday, February 12

The World Middleweight Championship is on the line in this highly anticipated rematch(复赛)between belt-holder Israel Adesanya and former titlist Robert Whittaker. $100 to $500, but you may find better, cheaper or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 5:15 pm.

20th Anniversary Rockets Run

at Toyota Center

Saturday, February 19

Benefiting Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, the family-friendly casual Rockets Run is offered in 2-mile, 5K and Kids K increments(增加), beginning outside Toyota Center and ending across half-court. Participants will receive a ticket voucher(代金券)for a Rockets game, a T-shirt and entry to a post-race party. Registration starts at $40. 7:30 am.

Rodeo Run 10K

at Sam Houston Park in Downtown

Saturday, February 26

Help kick off the 90th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with the traditional Rodeo Run. Runners will take off in either the wheelchair race, 10K or 5K events and can hang out at a post-race party at Eleanor Tinsley Park afterward. $35 and up. 9 am.

Houston Cougars vs. Memphis Tigers

at Fertitta Center

Saturday, February 12

The Coogs just keep winning and have placed themselves among the Top 10 groups in the nation. This matchup against Memphis will also be live broadcast on ABC. $45 and up, but you may find hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork marketplace. 2:30 pm.

【1】How can you get a better, cheaper ticket if you want to watch UFC 271?

A．By using your membership card.

B．By booking ahead of time.

C．By buying a second-hand ticket.

D．By buying it through the Internet.

【2】What is special about Rodeo Run 10K?

A．The disabled can join in it.

B．It is a 10-kilometer-long race.

C．Its ticket can be largely discounted.

D．No activities are held after the race.

【3】Which of the following will be live broadcast?

A．UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker

B．20th Anniversary Rockets Run

C．Rodeo Run 10K

D．Houston Cougars vs. Memphis Tigers

23、Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula broke their record for most visitors in a year back in 2019, with over 3.2 million1 visitors. Recently, Mexico’s first long-distance hiking and cycling trail (步道) has been completed here, which will attract tourists from all over the world once more. The tourist attraction and trail, which goes through local cultural relics, will give visitors a wonderful glimpse into the incredible history to Maya’s history.

Considering that most tourists travel to Mexico, particularly Cancun, with the 5-star hotels and perfect beaches, getting them to visit the other history-filled areas isn’t always so easy, unless they happen to be history lovers.

But with the newly constructed Camino del Mayab, tourists can experience the rich Mayan culture, history, food, and civilization. The trail is a 68-mile journey that hopes to aid in bettering the lives of the 14 communities of Mayan descendants (后代) that live along the trail. The journey can take three days to cycle or five days to walk. Those on the journey will begin in the town of Merida, and then head to many abandoned haciendas, which remind you of Mayan labor. Along the trail, visitors can purchase handicrafts and taste the delicious food of the Yucatan and the Maya from local stores and restaurants.

All throughout the trail is also a jungle where various birds and other types of animals are found. The trail ends at the very top of the pyramid of Kulkulkan at Mayapán.

The Yucatan civilization collapsed during the 9th century and its people became slaves in the 15th century. Yet, the locals worked to keep their ancestral homes, animals, cities, foods and culture work for themselves, rather than being overrun by large hotel companies. In this way, the Yucatan civilization managed to remain strong in the region.

And whether you’re a lover of Mexico or not, or possibly one that enjoys these types of camino walks, the Camino del Mayab is definitely worth the time.

【1】What is Camino del Mayab?

A．A perfect beach.

B．A hiking and cycling trail.

C．A historical site.

D．A newly constructed hotel.

【2】What is the main purpose of the Camino del Mayab?

A．To protect tropical animals.

B．To further promote local goods.

C．To help improve the lives of locals.

D．To attract tourists to Mexico’s beaches.

【3】How did the people in Yucatan keep their civilization strong?

A．By relying on natural resources.

B．By engaging in regional trade.

C．By working with large companies.

D．By sticking to their way of life.

【4】Why does the author write this text?

A．To advocate donations.

B．To introduce a new attraction.

C．To inform a newly-discovered site.

D．To call for environmental protection.

24、Expertise is what separates amateurs from true masters in almost any field. You might wonder whether experts are “born” or “made”. Experts in the field prove that expertise is acquired through dedicated practice, but how exactly do people go about becoming experts?

People who become experts tend to get a body of knowledge that makes them one of the most informed individuals in their field. They also possess the skills that they need to determine when and how to utilize their knowledge. Recently, a popular idea has emerged that the key to becoming an expert is devoting at least 10,000 hours to the study and practice of a subject. In the study, researchers found that the most accomplished violinists at a music academy had spent an average 10,000 hours practicing their instruments. Pop psychology author Malcolm Gladwell coined the phrase “the ten-thousand-hour rule”. Gladwell also suggested tech-entrepreneur Bill Gates had devoted 10,000 hours to practicing programming before he created Microsoft.

Anders Ericsson of the University of Florida, who is a world-renowned expert, has studied experts from all walks of life and pointed out the deficiency of “the ten-thousand-hour rule”. Ericsson believes that what separates amateurs from experts is what is referred to as deliberate practice. Ordinary practice can help people become skilled at a task, but deliberate practice needs to improve other things, such as your current skill level, setting goals, and receiving training and instruction from a qualified teacher.

While Ericsson believes deliberate practice is the key to becoming an expert, not all researchers agree with his conclusion. Some recent studies have found deliberate practice isn’t the only factor that explains the differences between the skilled and the unskilled. While psychologists are not sure exactly which factors might also play a role, personality traits, physical characteristics, and overall intelligence may matter as well.

Practice is essential for developing a skill, but becoming an expert requires constantly challenging yourself to do better, learn more, and acquire new knowledge and skills. Simply practicing the same skills over and over again will make you better in those areas, but it will not lead to true expertise.

【1】What’s the main role of the first paragraph?

A．To lead to the topic.

B．To analyze the popular idea.

C．To describe the background.

D．To introduce a phenomenon.

【2】Gladwell proposed the example of Bill Gates to illustrate ________.

A．patience matters a lot

B．hard work will finally pay off

C．the importance of repeated practice

D．the difficulty of becoming a well-known expert

【3】What does the underlined word “deficiency” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Feature

B．Influence

C．Significance

D．Shortcoming

【4】Why do some researchers disagree with Anders Ericsson’s idea?

A．Because his research range is quite limited.

B．Because he ignores some related factors.

C．Because he introduces some conflicting factors.

D．Because his research mistakes some definitions.

【5】What does the last paragraph indicate?

A．People should develop different skills in life.

B．Simply practicing is not enough to attain true expertise.

C．People shouldn’t only focus on challenging themselves.

D．Constantly challenging is essential for learning new knowledge.

25、Last week when coming home from work, I decided to go to the supermarket. I ______, ran inside and spent about 45 minutes looking and trying to shake the work pressure away. Having filled the cart (购物车), I went to pay for my ______ only to find my wallet was not in my pocket! Wondering where my wallet had ______, I put down the foods and hurried to my car, surprisingly finding the door was open and things were ______ all over the ground. Had I forgotten to ______ the door? Or had the car been ______ into?

A few steps ______, I saw a tall man stood there. He asked if it was my ______, explaining he’d been in his car opposite me when I had left. After I closed the car door, the seat belt got ______. He was about to close it ______ he saw a wallet had been on the ground, with credit cards ______. He decided to stand there guarding it, ______ no one took anything and he had been careful not to touch anything. If he hadn’t been such a(an) ______, the mistake could have destroyed my whole life, as my driver’s license, credit cards, ATM cards and some money were all there. I was ______ to him and thanked him 100 times. He just kept smiling, saying it was nothing. I told him he was my angel and he said, “Just ______ it on.”

【1】

A．pulled

B．landed

C．settled

D．parked

【2】

A．flowers

B．licenses

C．groceries

D．books

【3】

A．been

B．gone

C．appeared

D．existed

【4】

A．lying

B．floating

C．sitting

D．missing

【5】

A．fix

B．paint

C．push

D．lock

【6】

A．driven

B．fallen

C．broken

D．run

【7】

A．closer

B．sooner

C．faster

D．longer

【8】

A．book

B．car

C．handbag

D．card

【9】

A．on the way

B．by the way

C．over the way

D．in the way

【10】

A．until

B．before

C．when

D．after

【11】

A．away

B．nearby

C．in hand

D．beyond reach

【12】

A．figuring out

B．making sure

C．depending on

D．Accounting for

【13】

A．stranger

B．customer

C．assistant

D．angel

【14】

A．devoted

B．attached

C．grateful

D．respectful

【15】

A．pass

B．deliver

C．send

D．throw

26、假设你是李华，曾在美国学习半年，现已回国。你想联系你的美国老师Mr. Smith 但没有其联系方式。请根据以下要点给你的美国同学Tom写一封信：

1．感谢Tom对你英语学习的帮助；

2．询问Mr.smith的近况并索要其联系方式；

3．邀请Tom在春节期间来中国感受中国文化。

注意：1.词数120-150；2. 可适当增加细节。

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