安康2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、 he will join us in the basketball match has excited every one of us.

A．What

B．That

C．Whether

D．How

2、No sooner _____ on the TV than I heard the news that Mr. Obama had been elected President of the USA one more.

A. I turned   B. did I turn

C. I had turned D. had I turned

3、 _______ he was ill , _______ he still went to school .

A. Because , so   B. Although , but

C. Because , /   D. Although , /

4、I ________ some newspaper at seven yesterday evening.

A．am reading

B．read

C．was reading

D．will read

5、—Do you know the town at all?

— No, this is the first time I _________ here.

A．was

B．have been

C．came

D．am coming

6、If we are not _______ the progress we have made, we will have greater success.

A. interested in   B. strict in

C. popular with   D. content with

7、Allow children the space to voice their opinions, ________ they are different from your own.

A．until

B．even if

C．unless

D．as though

8、—Shall we watch the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them this weekend?

—_______.Isn't it meaningful that we do some voluntary work in the nursing house?

A. Take care   B. Forget it

C. Don't mention it   D. I couldn't agree more

9、Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew________ crowds, discomfort and danger.

A．including

B．to include

C．will include

D．would include

10、What is your daughter doing now?

She is on the phone, ________with one of her schoolmates.

A. to chat   B. chatting

C. chatted   D. being chatted

11、________ with the book bought last week, this one is more interesting.

A．Comparing

B．Compared

C．Compare

D．To compare

12、If we don’t start now, we must risk ________ the train.

A．being missed

B．missing

C．to miss

D．miss

13、The young man, ________several attempts to beat the world record in jumping, decided to have another try.

A．made

B．to make

C．having made

D．making

14、It was _________ cold winter night and the moon was shinning brightly across _________ night sky.

A. 不填；a   B. a; the

C. the; a D. the;不填

15、I've visited a lot of different places and stayed in lots of different hotels, but none of them ________ this one.

A. makes   B. beats

C. compares   D. matches

16、I can guess you were in a hurry. You ______ your sweater inside out.

A．had worn

B．wore

C．were wearing

D．are wearing

17、Joyce always keeps medicine on the top shelf, out of the kids’ ________.

A．touch

B．mind

C．reach

D．control

18、The secretary worked late into night, ________ a long speech for the president.

A. to prepare   B. preparing

C. prepared   D. was preparing

19、One theory       this phenomenon       acupuncture reduces pain suggests that acupuncture_____ pain signals from reaching the brain.

A. explaining; that; should block   B. which explains; where; can block

C. that explains; where; block   D. explaining; that; blocks

20、 ------We want someone to design the new art museum for us.

------______the young fellow have a try?

A. May   B. Shall   C. Will D. Need

21、

In the ancient walled city of Sana’a, mud skyscrapers rise high into the sky. The towering structures are built entirely out of earth and decorated with amazing geometric patterns. The local mud architecture is so unique that the city has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

“As an outstanding example of architecture reflecting the spatial (空间的) characteristics of the early years, the city in its landscape has an extraordinary artistic quality,” UNESCO writes in its description of Sana’a. “The buildings also show exceptional craftsmanship (工艺) in the use of local materials and techniques.”

Even though the buildings in Sana’a are thousands of years old, the ancient structures are still inhabited today and most remain private houses. It is easy to see why these mud buildings have not lost their appeal—they are well-insulated (隔热的), sustainable and extremely adaptable for modern use. “It is the architecture of the future,” says Damluji, co-founder of the Mud Brick Architecture Foundation.

Architects around the world are reviving (复兴) raw-earth construction as they seek to construct sustainable buildings that can survive extreme weather events such as flash floods and intense heat. Could this ancient form of architecture influence the design of our future homes?

The construction industry accounts for 38% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The building sector has an important role to play if the world is to meet the goal of reaching net zero by 2050. Concrete, a common modern construction material, has a huge carbon footprint. Replacing concrete with less polluting materials is important to achieving our climate goals, scientists warn.

The ancient material, mud, could be the perfect sustainable replacement for concrete, according to Damluji. Constructing with mud has a very low impact on the environment and the material itself is fully recyclable, she says. “If you want to pull down a wall or change the design, you can recycle all the materials.” An added benefit is that mud buildings are warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This reduces the need for air conditioning units, which consume large amounts of electricity and contain refrigerants (制冷剂) that make up greenhouse gas emissions. Mud structures are also incredibly strong and resistant to extreme weather, such as heatwaves, floods and droughts, which scientists say will become more frequent and intense as temperatures continue to rise.

Therefore, people who wish to live in a modern, comfortable home should consider one made of mud. Overall, it makes for highly advanced as well as sustainable design.

【1】According to the first two paragraphs, buildings in Sana’a are “unique” because    .

A．they are tall and tower over the entire city

B．their geometric patterns create artistic feelings

C．they are beautifully crafted with local resources

D．their fascinating history has attracted many tourists

【2】Which of the following is TRUE about mud materials according to the passage?

A．They can reduce the chance of extreme weather events.

B．They can be ideal for sustainable construction of the future.

C．They might produce a lot of greenhouse gas emissions.

D．They might cause substantial temperature changes.

【3】It can be inferred from the passage that________.

A．mud might be an important solution to the climate crisis

B．the mud buildings in Sana’a are no longer suitable to live

C．rebuilding mud construction would take great efforts

D．mud has become the favourite material of architects

【4】What’s the author’s attitude towards raw-earth construction in the building industry?

A．Cautious.

B．Indifferent.

C．Critical.

D．Supportive.

【5】What might be the best title of the passage?

A．Historic Cities Mark Human Civilization

B．Construction Industry Threaten Climate Goals

C．Modern Architecture Survive Extreme Weather

D．Ancient Material Make for Future House Designs

22、The Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific are the four oceans we learned about in the geography class. But now we have a new ocean. On World Oceans Day, which falls on June 8, 2021, the US National Geographic Society, a non-profit scientific and educational organization, announced it would recognize the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, bringing the global total to five.

Unlike the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans which are defined (划分) by the continents that bound them, the Southern Ocean is instead characterized by the Antarctic ocean currents and temperatures. According to the National Geographic, the Southern Ocean includes most of the waters surrounding Antarctica out to 60 degrees south latitude.

Those familiar with the Southern Ocean know it's unlike any other. “Anyone who has been there will struggle to explain what's so fascinating about it, but they'll all agree that the glaciers are bluer, the air colder, the mountains more mysterious and the landscapes more beautiful than anywhere else you can go,” Seth Sykora-Bodie, a marine (海洋) scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told National Geographic.

Due to the ecologically distinct environment of the Southern Ocean, it's home to thousands of unique species. The ocean also has wider ecological effects. National Geographic hopes their revised maps will bring public awareness to the region, thereby encouraging Southern Ocean conservation—but its significance is beyond that. “We think it's really important from an educational standpoint, as well as from a map-labeling standpoint, to bring attention to the Southern Ocean as a fifth ocean,” Alex Tait, National Geographic Society geographer, told The Post. “So when students learn about parts of the ocean world, they learn it's an interconnected ocean, and they learn there are these regions called oceans that are really important, and there's a distinct one in the icy waters around Antarctica.”

【1】What was special about World Oceans Day in 2021?

A．US National Geographic Society announced a study.

B．Another ocean besides the four oceans was recognized.

C．Students could know about the interconnected ocean.

D．It strengthened the marine environmental protection.

【2】What does Seth Sykora-Bodie think of the Southern Ocean?

A．Unique.

B．Rich.

C．Crowded.

D．Vast.

【3】What is the significance of rewriting maps?

A．Making the world maps more believable.

B．Acquiring geographical knowledge correctly.

C．Knowing the Southern Ocean as a fifth ocean.

D．Having a better understanding of the five oceans.

【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．The Southern Ocean and Other Four Oceans

B．The Southern Ocean's Amazing Environment

C．The Southern Ocean： Well Worth Visiting Once More

D．The Southern Ocean： Probably to be the Fifth Ocean

23、Sydney said thank you and goodbye to all the servicemen and women of the world as the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 came to an end. 【1】 The past seven days had focused on these competitors’ (参赛者) remarkable performance, though they have been injured, both physically and mentally.

Founder of the Games, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry said the competitors were not superheroes but in fact were ordinary people doing awesome things. 【2】

The word “invictus” is Latin for “unconquered (不可征服)” and expresses the fighting spirit of wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women. They have been tested and challenged, but they have not been defeated. They have proven that with the support of family and friends, they can reshape their future. They are invictus. But how do these men and women find the inspiration to move on? 【3】 On a trip to the Warrior Games in the United States in 2013, the Duke of Sussex saw the great impact sport could have on the recovery of wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women. He decided to hold a similar event in the UK.

【4】 And in 2014 London hosted the first Invictus Games. Led by an experienced and deeply passionate board of trustees, the Foundation supports the delivery of future Invictus Games. 【5】 The Games then moved to Toronto in September 2017 and in 2018 headed to Australia. The Sydney Games attracted 500 competitors from 18 nations to compete in 11 medal sports and take part in golf and wheelchair tennis.

A．The Duke of Sussex answered the question.

B．Then the Invictus Games Foundation was set up.

C．They had and will continue to inspire others.

D．Some superheroes were questioned about their performances.

E．The Duke of Sussex said, “No challenge is too difficult to overcome.”

F．The second Invictus Games took place in May 2016 in Orlando, Florida.

G．All 500 competitors and their families gathered together in the closing ceremony (闭幕式).

24、What are “soft skills”? You may ask. “Soft skills” is the term used for those skills that are not technical or job—related.   【1】 These skills characterize your relationships with other people, or how you approach life and work. In the workplace, soft skills are considered to be a complement to hard skills, which refer to a person’s knowledge and occupational skills.

【2】 Imagine you are working in a company producing something, let’s say light bulbs. You come up with a new technology. Your light bulbs are suddenly much better than others and your profits go up. But, after a while, your competitors get hold of the technology. Suddenly, the light bulbs are all the same again and your profits are decreasing. At this time, you still need the new technology.   【3】

Hard skills are like your technology: anyone can acquire them through formal education, training programs, and concentrated effort, and they are necessary. Without them you will not be able to operate in the workplace. Soft skills are your unique selling point. 【4】 Plus, soft sills are regarded as the ability to recognize and manage your own and others’ emotions. However, in reality, they go beyond that, and into the wider areas of how you organize yourself and how you approach life. It has been suggested that a number of professions soft skills may be more important than career skills over the long term.

Like hard skills, soft skills require a lot of practice to make you really skilled at using them. 【5】 You measure your success in developing soft skills in how well you manage relationships with those around you. These include family, friends, and co—workers, as well as customers and those who provide you with goods or services.

A．Hard skills are skills you can gain through education, training programs and certifications.

B．They also give you a competitive edge in the workplace and even in life.

C．However, what you need most is a reputation for good customer service.

D．One reason why soft skills are so valued is that they help better human connections.

E．Unlike hard skills, there are no exams to prove that you can do them.

F．They include social skills, interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude.

G．Soft skills can help you a lot in business competition.

25、   I'm about to begin my fifth season of tree planting. Each year, around this time, I have ________feelings about the job. Never have I ________a job so much while hating it with equal ________. Before a season, after living in the coziness (舒适) of my home for the winter months, I begin  to________for the challenges of life in the bush.

I mainly plant trees on the coast of British Columbia and get paid between 25 and 45 cents a tree. The job can be ________ : it gives planters the opportunity to ________ a roaming (漫游的) lifestyle, and also allows them to ________ their bank accounts. But there are many challenges.

In the early hours of the morning, we join our teams and travel along ________ roads deep into the ________ . When stepping out of the trucks, often in the pouring rain, we fill our bags with hundreds of tiny trees. Having done the job together for some years, many________ tree-planters treat this more like a sport than a job, and ________ fills the air.

Once our bags are full, we ________ forward without hesitation. We jump from log to log (原木，木头). We push through thick bushes. We constantly ________ and rise to our feet ________, always pushing ourselves to go faster.

While planting trees, I am ________ someone else, a self I thought I ________ . It is a person I try to live in ________ with in those bushes, during those strange days of isolation and deep thinking.

Tree planting is really exhausting but it is a process of self-examination and ________. You master your mind, confronting the worst and the best in your ________ pushing yourself as hard as you can. A(n) ________ version of yourself awaits at the end of the experience.

A．difficult

B．true

C．softened

D．mixed

A．expected

B．suffered

C．loved

D．done

A．length

B．measure

C．size

D．number

A．long

B．wait

C．search

D．prepare

A．interesting

B．acceptable

C．profitable

D．upsetting

A．make

B．lead

C．like

D．face

A．forget

B．fill

C．recall

D．open

A．rough

B．broken

C．wide

D．tough

A．waters

B．parks

C．hills

D．woodlands

A．experienced

B．helpful

C．strict

D．fresh

A．joy

B．speed

C．care

D．competition

A．rush

B．push

C．walk

D．start

A．laugh

B．crawl

C．joke

D．fall

A．luckily

B．eventually

C．instantly

D．firmly

A．familiar with

B．confronted with

C．curious about

D．concerned about

A．knew

B．recognized

C．admired

D．stood

A．difficulty

B．peace

C．secret

D．order

A．maintenance

B．hatred

C．growth

D．management

A．blood

B．mind

C．style

D．nature

A．special

B．obvious

C．full

D．new

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。

I Found the Right Gift

Walking along the Lockport Canal on my way home when I was off duty before the Thanksgiving Day, I spotted two women coming toward me. I decided they must be mother and daughter. The daughter reached into her pocket and handed her mom a snack. They both laughed.

I began to think about my mom. My mom had dementia (老年痴呆) in the early stage. How could I leave her to fend for herself? I was a wife and mother who worked full-time. The answer was simple: I couldn’t. I knew I had to act to keep her safe like she protected me when she took my tiny hand and walked me to kindergarten.

I came up with the idea of a college student. Living close to a college, I contacted someone in Student Services. I asked for a responsible student to live with my mom free of charge. Luckily the college representative found one for me and got us in contact.

We met at a local doughnut store. Walking in, I saw her before she saw me. On the table sat the college’s admissions manual. Could she be as nervous as I am? With every step I took forward, I felt another pushing me back.

“Hi, I’m Joanna,” said, extending my hand.

“Gifty,” she said and smiled.

We both felt a little awkward, but I asked, “Tell me a little bit about yourself.”

“I’m originally from Ghana. I’m hoping to go to college to be a nurse, but I can’t afford the dorm,” she said with a tear in her eye.

I took a deep breath and slowly let it out. “My mom has dementia. I need someone to be my eyes and ears. That person would get a free room and use of the Internet living with my mom.”

More tears from Gifty. Then she spoke. “I know you don’t know me, but I’m very responsible. I would never do any harm to your mom, and I want so badly to be a nurse.” I believed her. My instinct said yes. We talked a lot and I finally gave her my mom’s address.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；

2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

The first night, I was nervous.

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Gifty met me at the door.

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