2025-2026学年浙江丽水高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、Looking you straight in the eye does not mean the person is telling the truth. Experienced liars often do this in a(n)___ way, playing on people believing what they are saying

A. tentative B. deliberate C. compulsory D. arbitrary

2、______ the price of gas is starting to come down, many people are choosing to take the bus or the train instead．

A． Even though   B． Now that

C． In case       D． As though

3、_______ the temperature might drop, it’s wise of you to prepare some coal in advance.

A. Considering.   B. Considered.   C. To consider.   D. Having considered.

4、The government promises that relief materials ________ to the flood-hit areas in no time.

A．will be rushed B．will rush

C．have rushed D．have been rushed

5、My money was beginning to   and there were no jobs to be found.

A. leave out   B. make out   C. give out   D. set out

6、Country life gives me peace and quiet，which is_____I can’t enjoy while living in a big city.

A．what

B．where

C．why

D．that

7、The audience is waiting anxiously to see which team______.

A． wins       B． would win

C． will win   D． had win

8、—I wonder if I could use your cellphone．

—_______．It is on the desk next to you．

A．No way B．That's right

C．It’s a pleasure D．Be my guest

9、In the 1950s in the USA, most families had just one phone at home, and wireless phones _______yet.

A．haven’t invented

B．haven’t been invented

C．hadn’t invented

D．hadn’t been invented

10、— I feel it necessary that everything   by the time our manager arrives.

— Yes, to make sure the conference is held on schedule.

A. is ready   B. will be ready

C. be ready   D. has been ready

11、Frank, where have you been? We _____ you since 2 o’clock.

A. have been waiting for B. are waiting for

C. had waited for D. waited for

12、The Chinese people have made great contributions ___the world peace.

A. of   B. to

C. on   D. for

13、Once plastic pollution ______in most public areas, it is hard______.

A. rises; dealing with   B. arises; to be dealt with

C. raises; dealt with   D. arises; to deal with

14、As is acknowledged to us all, climate change is _____ many people their lives, especially in many African countries.  

A.taking B.claiming C.killing D.costing

15、A dream job is one ____ you can not only satisfy your interest but get well paid for it.

A. that B. which C. when D. where

16、_______he has finished writing the novel is unknown.

A．If

B．Whether

C．When

D．While

17、It was his nervousness in the interview _____ probably lost him the job.

A. which   B. since   C. what D. that

18、. ___________ the extreme levels of air pollution, city authorities have started to take measures to quickly reduce pollution levels and protect city dwellers.

A. In spite of   B. As well as

C. In response to   D. By means of

19、 We can never expect _____ bluer sky unless we create _____ less polluted world.

A. the; the B. the; a

C. a ; the D. a; a

20、The law ______ equal rights for the students in senior high schools.

A．guarantees

B．confirms

C．suspects

D．overlooks

21、Back in ancient times, philosophers like Aristotle were already speculating about the origins of taste, and how the tongue sensed elemental tastes like sweet, bitter, salty and sour. “What we discovered just a few years ago is that there are regions of the brain-regions of the cortex-where particular fields of neurons represent these different tastes again, so there’s a sweet field, a bitter field, a salty field, etcetera.” Nick Ryba, a sensory neuroscientist(感官神经科学家) at the National Institutes of Health.

Ryba and his colleagues found that you can actually taste without a tongue at all, simply by stimulating the “taste” part of the brain-the insular cortex. They ran the experiment in mice with a special sort of brain implant-a fiber-optic cable that turns neurons on with a pulse of laser light. And by switching on the “bitter” sensing part of the brain, they were able to make mice pucker up, as if they were tasting something bitter-even though absolutely nothing bitter was touching the tongues of the mice.

In another experiment, the researchers fed the mice a bitter flavoring on their tongues-but then made it more palatable by switching on the “sweet” zone of the brain. “What we were doing here was adding the sweetness, but only adding it in the brain, not in what we were giving to the mouse.” Think adding sugar to your coffee-but doing it only in your mind. The findings appear in the journal Nature.

Ryba says the study suggests that a lot of our basic judgments about taste-sweet means good, bitter means bad-are actually hard-wired at the level of the brain. As for that virtual-sugar-in-your-coffee idea?“I think it’s basically science fiction to think that this would be something that would be applied to humans.”But today’s science fiction might be tomorrow’s artificial sweetener.

【1】The author referred to Aristotle in the first paragraph to________.

A．explain the question with philosophical ideas.

B．point out the mistakes of the ancient philosophers.

C．indicate the difference between philosophy and science.

D．show people were concerned about this problem long ago.

【2】What can we say about the insular cortex?

A．It reacts the same to all the tastes.

B．It plays a large role in cognition and consciousness.

C．It can be implanted in another person's brain.

D．It can't pair appropriate emotions with outside events.

【3】What can be inferred from the last sentence of the text?

A．Our basic judgments about taste may differ in time.

B．Today’s science fiction might go to future's kitchen.

C．Artificial sweeteners will change our brain structure one day.

D．The virtual-sugar-in-your-coffee idea may come true in the future.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Who has damaged our taste?

B．The brain alone may be able to sense the taste.

C．Change your tongue and taste the delicious food.

D．The sweet spot: disappearing taste center of human brain

22、There are many fun, free activities that you can do as a family. All that is required is a bit of imagination and some time. And the best part is that these are the kind of fun, family memories a child will remember for a lifetime.

Family Game Night

Kids often get games for Christmas or birthdays, and would love to have a chance to play with their family. Or, make up some games of their own. Charades (字谜游戏) is a fun game that will challenge children to use their imagination. Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other has to act out.

Family Art Time

Pick some time for the family to sit down and come up with their own art. It doesn’t need to be just a drawing—take some old magazines, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own shape. Or let them use leaves, branches and whatever else they can find to make something from their imagination.

Family Picnic

Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn’t cost any money. If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let them have a day of playing.

Family Field Trip

A family field trip doesn’t have to cost a cent. Ask a nearby farm if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals. Or take them to a park to find certain items from nature. Ask a local business if you could bring the family for a tour to see how things work-you might be surprised at the number of people who would be excited to share what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for kids.

【1】When playing the game charades, kids are supposed to ___________.

A．prepare some cakes for each other

B．sing a song for each other in turn

C．connect actions with certain words

D．be quick to follow others’ actions

【2】Which activities in the passage depend much on the kids’ imagination?

A．Family Game Night & Family Art Time

B．Family Game Night & Family Picnic

C．Family Picnic & Family Field Trip

D．Family Field Trip & Family Game Night

【3】The passage is mainly intended for ___________.

A．teachers

B．teenagers

C．tourists

D．parents

23、Humans have been keeping animals as pets for tens of thousands of years, but Dr Jean-Loup Rault, an animal scientist at the University of Melbourne in Australia, believes new companions are coming: robot pets.

“Technology is moving very fast,” Rault told ABC News, “The Tamagotchi in the early 1990s was really the first robotic pet, and now Sony and other big companies have improved them a lot.”

This may not sit well with pet lovers. After all, who would choose a plastic toy over a lovely puppy? But Rault argues that the robotic kind has a lot going for it: “You don’t have to feed it, you don’t have to walk it, it won’t make a mess in your house, and you can go on a holiday without feeling guilty.” The technology also benefits those who are allergic to pets, short on space, or fearful of real animals.

It’s not clear whether robot pets can replace real ones. But studies do suggest that we can bond with these smart machines. People give their cars names and kids give their toy animals life stories. It’s the same with robots. When Sony stopped its repair service for its robot dog Aibo in March 2014, owners in Japan held funerals.

As an animal welfare researcher, Rault is concerned about how robotic pets could affect our attitudes towards live animals. “If we become used to a robotic companion that doesn’t need food, water or exercises, perhaps it will change how humans care about other living beings,” he said.

So are dogs and cats a thing of the past, as Rault predicts? For those who grew up with living and breathing pets, the mechanical kind might not do. But for our next generation who are in constant touch with smart technology, a future in which lovely pets needn’t have a heartbeat might not be a far-fetched dream.

【1】What does the underlined phrase “sit well with” means?

A. be refused by   B. be beneficial to

C. make a difference to   D. receive support from

【2】What are the advantages of robot pets?

a. They are plastic and feel smooth.

b. Owners needn’t worry about them when going out.

c. They can help cure allergies(过敏).

d. They save space and costs.

A. ab   B. bc

C. bd   D. cd

【3】We can learn from the passage that___________.

A. Sony is the first company to produce robot pets Aibo.

B. People can develop strong bond(联系、关系) with their robot pets.

C. Rault thinks robot pets still have a long way to go.

D. Robot toys may help people care more about living beings.

【4】The passage mainly tells us___________.

A. the advantages of robot toys   B. the popularity of robot pets

C. living pets are dying out.   D. robot pets are coming.

24、The traditional school year, with three months of vacation every summer, was first performed when America was an agricultural society and the summer months were needed for farm work. Since then, America has completely changed as a nation. Students no longer spend summers farming, but they aren’t in school, either. The average American student receives 13 weeks off from school each calendar year — with about 11 of those during the summer. Few other countries have more than seven weeks off in a school calendar.

With the U. S. left behind other countries in academics, it’s time to consider year-round schooling. One benefit of this change is that students will not fall victim to the “summer slide,” or the well-documented phenomenon where students forget some of the knowledge they have acquired when too much time is taken off from school. Decades of research shows that it can take from 8 to13 weeks at the beginning of every school year for students to get back to where they were before the summer holiday.

But year-round schooling isn’t just about academics. Teachers and students experience a closer relationship in year-round schools than they do in traditional schools and, in the absence of any long-term break, students do not feel detached from the school environment. These closer bonds and greater attachment pay off. Research shows that students in year-round schools are more self-confident and feel more positive about their schooling experience.

But don’t kids need time to relax? Some childhood development experts believe that time off from school is vital to healthy development as kids are not designed to spend so much of their time inside classrooms and the summer break provides a perfect opportunity to get outside. The problem with this argument is that most children aren’t playing outside or even spending time with other kids. While some children visit summer camps, most stay at home, watching TV or playing games on electronic devices, which hardly benefits them.

The U. S. has changed from a farming economy to a knowledge-and innovation- based economy, so it makes sense for the school year to change as well.

【1】Which is NOT mentioned as the benefit of year-round schooling?

A．It will improve students’ academic performance.

B．It will strengthen students’ relationship with teachers.

C．It will enable students to learn about the outside world.

D．It will familiarize students with the school environment.

【2】What can be learned about a long summer vacation from Paragraph 4?

A．It allows most students to play outside.

B．It does little good to most students.

C．It makes students addicted to computer games.

D．It leads students to neglect their studies.

【3】How does the author find the the traditional school year in the U. S. today?

A．Well-grounded.

B．Culture-bound.

C．Welcomed.

D．Outdated.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A．Why the U. S. Is Left Behind in Academics

B．How the U. S. Society Has Been Changed

C．The Longest Vacation Needs to Be Changed

D．The U. S. Should Switch to Year-round Schooling

25、   Nearly two years ago, Lauren Kornacki, a recent college graduate， walked outside her home in Glen Allen，Virginia. She would ask her dad if she could _______ his car. She wanted to _______ to her friend's. As she rounded the corner from the front yard into the _______ Lauren，then 23， saw her father, Alec. However, he was lying _______，with his back beneath the 1995 BMW. How _______!

The car had _______ the jack while he was _______ the brake pads on the right rear tire. Lauren immediately _______ at her mother inside the house to call 911， and then ran to the car. “I thought, I'm going to lose my dad. I'm really _______, ” she said. Unsure of what to do, she put both hands under the ________ where Alec had removed the tire and pulled the car up with all her ________. To her surprise, she ________ the car. Then she ________ it up with one arm and, with the other, pulled her father out from under the car by his leg. Alec wasn't ________，so Lauren began performing first aid. She had learned something about ________ and volunteered as a  lifeguard before. Within seconds， Alec took a breath and ________ his eyes.“Stay with me and don't worry,”

Lauren whispered as they waited for the ________  “Just ” keep breathing.

Doctors ________ Alec for five broken ribs; he ________ and was able to return to his job as an IT professional two months later. Lauren， now a computer engineer, said she didn't ________ to think at that time.“Everyone has a basic instinct to help others, especially the ones they love, ”she said.

【1】A.borrow B.scan C.choose D.own

【2】A.cycle B.walk C.drive D.rush

【3】A.garden B.garage C.basement D.kitchen

【4】A.unnoticed . B.uncomfortable C.unfortunate D.unconscious

【5】A.terrible B.funny C.strange D.surprising

【6】A.dropped on B.left behind C.gone over D.fallen off

【7】A.checking B.cleaning C.changing D.finding

【8】A.whispered B.yelled C.waved D.sighed

【9】A.helpless B.worried C.impatient D.astonished

【10】A.seat B.headlight C.wheel D.handle

【11】A.faith B.attention C.courage D.strength

【12】A.lifted B.pushed C.shook D.moved

【13】A.gave B.put C.held D.picked

【14】A.responding B.moving C.answering D.breathing

【15】A.medicine B.computer C.machine D.vehicle

【16】A.cleared B.opened C.closed D.widened

【17】A.chance B.miracle C.help D.ambulance

【18】A.treated B.served C.protected D.assisted

【19】A.took over B.passed away C.picked up D.remained strong

【20】A.decide B.stop C.struggle D.pretend

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

As is known to all, many things can be measured in terms of data. Sometimes data can indeed tell the truth. With the help of data we can easily know the price of a can of Coke in the supermarket or the result of a football match or the temperature of a certain day. Obviously, data can make our life easier and more comfortable. What is more important, data seem to be fairer than words or statements. If the data are true, we don’t have to worry about being cheated. Nowadays, as lies exist in the world, data are expected to tell the truth. Therefore, many of us would rather believe data.

On the other hand, if we judge things only by data from the so-called specific research, aren’t we a little too narrow-minded? Many people often treat the so-called specific data unwisely just to make sure that they are making the right decisions. But sometimes we may find that data aren’t everything. For example, how can you tell that somebody isn’t a good student just because he or she doesn’t get high marks in the final examination?

There are many things in our life which cannot be measured by data. For example, the degree of your feeling happy in your life, the depth of love between you and your friends, and the faith you have in your country. We can only feel them in our hearts but can never express them in data.

There is no doubt that analyzing the exact data is important to assessment of an actual event. But data should be dealt with wisely. We often get wrong data which mislead us. We should try our best to be wise thinkers. Remember, data have no feeling but we humans have. Data do not mean much to people if we do not have the abilities to analyze the data with the knowledge and confidence to judge whether they are true or false.

Data are data after all. Life is much more colorful than the pale data. So give the cold data a warm heart and we’ll find that the world is far more wonderful than the pale data can describe.