2025-2026学年安徽淮北高三(上)期末试卷英语

一、单项选择（共20题，共 100分）

1、It is one thing to enjoy listening to good music, but it is ________ another to play it well yourself.

A. quite B. very C. rather D. much

2、 — How do you like the trip to Tai Wan?

— We _____ there for a week. It’s a fantastic place and well worth visiting again.

A. had stayed B. have stayed

C. stayed D. will stay

3、It was cold outside but the door wouldn’t stay shut, so I put a chair _____ it.

A. against B. above C. behind D. near

4、Korean culture is really popular right now. The Korean Wave is ______ Asian countries including China.

A. sweeping B. striking

C. appplying D. Experiencing

5、The Romany prefer to move and stay in small groups________ they can protect and preserve their culture and freedom.

A. even though B. as if

C. as soon as D. so that

6、His father had three part-time jobs，______brought in some extra money for her family.

A． who B． that C． which D． where

7、—Could you give me some advice on getting a job?

—First, find out ______ you like doing best．

A. what B．which

C．how D．why

8、—She looks upset.

—Yes, I’d rather I _______ her the bad news.

A. didn’t tell B. don’t tell C. hadn’t told D. wouldn’t tell

9、Shelly ______California for Texas in 2018 and there ever since.

A．left; worked

B．has left; had worked

C．left; has worked

D．has left; worked

10、—John may not like what you will do.

—______? I don’t care what he thinks.

A．So what

B．What for

C．How come

D．Why not

11、Thanks to advances in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed .

A．significantly

B．anxiously

C．fortunately

D．generously

12、The Five Avenues Area is a very popular tourist ________ in Tianjin.

A．digest

B．draw

C．distinction

D．division

13、It is clearly stated that these regulations ___ everyone in the community, without exception.

A. appeal to B. adapt to

C. apply to D. attach to

14、The movie Wolf Warrior II ________ positive reviews since it was released.

A. receives B. has received

C. received D. had received

15、We've made our plans, and now we must put them into ________ .

A．fact

B．practice

C．reality

D．deed

16、_____ more visitors，the Beijing Garden Expo Park gives roses to visiting couples．

A．Attracted

B．Attracting

C．To attract

D．Having attracted

17、We agreed to accepted ______ they thought was the best tourist guide.

A. whatever B. anyone C. whichever D. Whoever

18、--Would you mind me asking you some questions，Sir？

--_________．

A． Sure，please B． My pleasure

C． Yes，please D． Go ahead

19、 Catherine, ____ the alarm clock for 6 o’clock, or you would oversleep and be late for the train.

A.setting B.sets C.set D.to set

20、Preparing high-quality roast duck is a long, complicated process of many steps, from selecting the duck at the beginning to ________ it to the diners at the end.

A．being served

B．be served

C．serve

D．serving

二、阅读理解（共4题，共 20分）

21、Japan's prime minister encouraged the decision to ban viewers, even family members, by issuing a state of emergency order in Tokyo earlier this month in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers.

From the perspective of sports psychologists, an Olympics without fans is a real-life science experiment that is helping researchers and clinicians to comb through the true impact of a crowd of fans on its players—and on viewers at home. The strange circumstances under which the games are held may place unexpected pressure on some athletes. On Tuesday, superstar gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the women's team event, telling teammates and reporters she wasn't in the right “headspace” to compete. “It's been really stressful this Olympic Games. There are a lot of different variables going into it,” Biles told the Washington Post.

The 2020 Summer Olympics bears similarities and differences to other major sporting events without viewers. The English Premier League supplemented (增加) game broadcasts with crowd noise from the soccer video game FIFA 20, mixed with game audio in real time. A Taiwanese baseball team and German soccer team began populating stands with cardboard cutouts of fans, and the trend caught on internationally.

Jamey Houle, the lead sports psychologist for Ohio State University Athletics and a former Al-American gymnast, says competitive athletes are trained in visualization— imagining performing a certain action or motion, such as doing a roundoff back handspring in gymnastics. Without moving a muscle, players using visualization can solidify neural (神经的) connections and activate their motor cortex (皮层). To visualize most effectively, Houle says, athletes working with sports psychologists will try to simulate as closely as possible the conditions of actual gameplay. Empty stadiums may thus have a measurable impact on players' performance. This phenomenon is grounded in a psychological concept called “social facilitation”, referring to a change in a person's performance that occurs when others are around compared to when a person is alone.

【1】What caused Biles to drop out of the women's team event?

A．The poor physical condition.

B．The absence of the audience.

C．The fiercely competitive event.

D．The influence of crowds of fans.

【2】What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．The Taiwanese baseball team is a success.

B．The tendency mentioned is popular among some sporting events.

C．The 2020 Summer Olympics is stricter in preventing the pandemic.

D．The crowd noise plays a leading role in the English Premier League.

【3】How does Houle explain the impact of empty stadiums on players' performance?

A．By doing a roundoff back handspring.

B．By simulating the conditions of actual gameplay.

C．By using the concept called social facilitation.

D．By changing the viewers of a player.

【4】What message does the author mainly convey in the text?

A．Athletes should be trained in visualization.

B．Audience should be admitted to the Olympics.

C．Social facilitation is helpful to sporting events.

D．Viewers present may influence players' performance.

22、Some people take their holiday decoration very seriously. And some take it to the next level. The Griffith family in Kenova, West Virginia, is in this camp. They put on a display that shows they’re just filled with Halloween spirit.

Each year, this family displays 3,000 pumpkins (南瓜) in front of their home for the Halloween season. Yes, you read that right. Ric Griffith puts out one jack-o’ -lantern (南瓜灯) for every person who lives in Kenova.

Of course, he doesn’t do it all on his own. He has a lot of help from his family, and also from members of the community who are super-proud of what has become quite the tourist attraction over the years. More than 30,000 people stop by to see the amazing display, which includes jack‑o’ ‑lanterns cut to look like the faces of famous people, animals, cartoon characters, and other creative designs. It’s certainly a must-see as part of the area’s Ceredo-Kenova Autumnfest.

To fit in all 3,000 pumpkins, Griffith and his helpers spread them across the home’s garden and front porch (门廊), as well as on the roof!

Griffith began the tradition back in 1978 with just five pumpkins and, many years later, it’s much bigger and better. People can’t help but come to the area, walking along the sidewalk outside the house to get that perfect Halloween experience.

“Locals take great pride in it, and then there are people from around the country who plan fall trips and include it in their trips so they can see it,” said Tyson Compton, president of the Cabell‑Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s really something.”

“It’s become a tradition for many people in our area, and it feels good to keep that going,” Griffith said.

【1】What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The Griffiths selling 3,000 pumpkins a day.

B．Ric Griffith giving 3,000 jack-o’ ‑lanterns to tourists.

C．Ric Griffith teaching 3,000 people how to display jack-o’ ‑lanterns.

D．The Griffiths decorating their house with 3,000 pumpkins.

【2】What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A．Ric Griffith’s idea has received support from his community.

B．There are only two kinds of jack-o’ ‑lanterns.

C．Ric Griffith dislikes asking for help from others.

D．There are 30,000 people in Kenova.

【3】What do we know about the tradition?

A．It began with 1,978 pumpkins.

B．It has lasted more than 40 years.

C．It includes five pumpkin competitions.

D．It encourages people to do more exercise.

【4】What’s Tyson Compton’s attitude towards the tradition?

A．Worried.

B．Uncaring.

C．Favorable.

D．Uncertain.

23、

【1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A．The voyage through the wormhole is a considerable challenge．

B．A team of crime fighters uncovers a criminal plot in Big Hero．

C．President Coin pushes Katniss to protest Peeta．

D．Penguins have to wrestle with problems in District 13．

【2】The similarity that exists in the four films is that ________．

A．each of them is a branch of film series

B．all of them are concerned with positive energy

C．they all have the best actors and actresses in the world

D．the four films all have something to do with exploration

24、Being stuck at home doesn’t mean that learning stops. In fact, it's just the opposite. Here are some activities and resources to foster (促进) kids' imagination and build their curiosity at home.

Let's Get down to Science

The science lab at school may be closed, but kids can still put on goggles and a white lab coat and learn at home. This Test Tube Experiment Kit will make them feel like a genius in no time. Kids will get the chance to learn about basic chemistry, physics, and more by creating pop-resistant bubbles, bouncy balls, and other objects.

To Infinity (无穷) and Beyond

Earth is a part of the Milky Way, but do kids know how many galaxies there are in the universe? There are so many fun and fascinating things to learn about space that the possibilities truly go to infinity and beyond. A great way to start your child's educational space adventure is with this Discovery Real Life Sticker and Activity Book: Space.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Biology class is in session! Here's kids' chance to get up close and personal with a great white shark without putting on a wetsuit. This 4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit allows them to get an inside look at what makes these predators of the deep so powerful. And then take an even deeper dive into a shark's world with I'm a Shark.

Let your kid take advantage of this time at home and find new ways to keep exploring the world around him.

【1】What is common among these activities above?

A．They are all performed outdoors.

B．They are all associated with physics.

C．They all recommend some resources for kids to study.

D．They are all carried out by the way of experimenting.

【2】Which resource favors children interested in stars?

A．The Test Tube Experiment Kit.

B．Discovery Real Life Sticker and Activity Book: Space.

C．The 4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit.

D．I'm a Shark.

【3】What's the shared goal of the activities?

A．To gain financial benefits.

B．To save kids from boredom.

C．To explore new technologies.

D．To inspire kids to study at home.

三、完形填空（共1题，共 5分）

25、Stepping into a new phase of life requires a lot of trust in ourselves. Everything is ________, and change is constant.

My wife, Elba, and I were in the middle of our transition from New York to Florida, leaving long-time jobs and relationships and ________ over. As with all change, there were gains and losses, but the trust was helping us ________ all of it.

We ________ family and friends, although with technology we could remain connected. But we couldn’t ________ or enjoy a meal with them. However, the truth was that we never had to be ________. Wherever we went, there were people. Everyone we ________ were new! That would be a wonderful opportunity that if we trusted ourselves, we would make new ________.

A few days after ________ in Florida, I had to go to Atlanta for a business trip. On my return home from the airport, I took a taxi. The driver, John, and I got into a(n) ________. It turned out that John ________ in our apartment complex. He noted that he had picked up thousands of people over the years but ________ someone who lived in his complex.

I shared about my ________ to Florida. John offered valuable information about my new home including hospitals, doctors and restaurants. We ________ in the most unexpected way.

Change is not for the coward (胆小鬼). It needs ________ to travel to unexplored waters. Letting go of what we ________ and opening ourselves will be ________ even when we seek change. Trust in ourselves during this process and allow a space for ________ and openness. This spirit allows us to ________ into a new community or workplace with faith and a positive attitude. We will meet and develop new ________ and enjoy all that change offers.

【1】

A．satisfactory

B．simple

C．common

D．new

【2】

A．starting

B．watching

C．thinking

D．falling

【3】

A．look through

B．get through

C．ask for

D．look for

【4】

A．formed

B．greeted

C．missed

D．valued

【5】

A．accept

B．touch

C．speak

D．imagine

【6】

A．smart

B．alone

C．lucky

D．brave

【7】

A．served

B．invited

C．met

D．appreciated

【8】

A．efforts

B．plans

C．decisions

D．friends

【9】

A．arriving

B．succeeding

C．dropping

D．ending

【10】

A．habit

B．argument

C．accident

D．conversation

【11】

A．dropped

B．engaged

C．lived

D．took

【12】

A．frequently

B．rarely

C．constantly

D．fortunately

【13】

A．moving

B．turning

C．returning

D．referring

【14】

A．worked

B．dreamed

C．connected

D．succeeded

【15】

A．time

B．money

C．technology

D．courage

【16】

A．lose

B．know

C．design

D．abandon

【17】

A．challenging

B．popular

C．amusing

D．reasonable

【18】

A．curiosity

B．memory

C．advice

D．health

【19】

A．run

B．look

C．step

D．break

【20】

A．skills

B．abilities

C．functions

D．friendships

四、书面表达（共1题，共 5分）

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。

Arnold, an eagle, was living at a reserve. As a cute and pretty bird, he was well cared for and loved by the staff.

One day last month, one of the caretakers noticed something strange. Keeper Eric saw Arnold protecting a large low-lying land in the ground. The spot was carefully decorated with leaves and branches, and featured a simple rock right in the center. Later that day, Eric even saw Arnold sitting on the rock as if it were an egg. And Eric found Arnold continued to do so day after day. “Male eagles take an equal part in raising young, so this is a very natural behavior for Arnold, a male eagle,” Eric thought.

Then Eric shared Arnold’s story on the Internet. He posted something like this: Every so often, our lovely eagle, Arnold, rearranges the sticks in his nest and cackles (咯咯叫) at any other eagles that come too close. We wish Arnold all the luck in the world, but we’re not telling him the reality of the situation. We have to see a rock hatch(孵化)!

Many viewers were impressed by Eric’s humour and meanwhile assumed that Arnold was lonely and needed some mates, but Eric insisted Arnold was choosing to do this on his own. “Arnold is not lonely! He is housed with four other bald eagles—two males and two females,” Eric responded. “He is not welcome help with his nest, nor is he seeking help! He has not been finding mates, so he very clearly wants to do this on his own. He is perfectly content! Maybe he wishes to be a father.” More and more viewers agreed with Eric and advised finding a baby eagle for Arnold before having his own baby.

Last week, an eagle nest containing one chick (雏鸟) was blown down by very high winds. The chick’s mother died, but the chick was found and rescued by a faithful nest watcher. Eric suddenly had a good idea. He finally decided to bring the chick to Arnold’s side.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The chick would give Arnold a chance to be a real father, but it would also be a challenge for him.

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When the chick got close to Arnold, a wonder occurred.