2025-2026学年广东清远高三(下)期末试卷英语

1、As soon as the children were _____， their mother got them out of bed and into the bathroom.

A.woke B.waken C.wake D.awake

2、--- Sunny day today, isn’t it?

--- Yeah! It’s not like what the radio ________ at all.

A. says   B. will say   C. had said   D. said

3、—Were you hurt in the accident?

—I was shocked, but wasn’t hurt at all. My car was damaged, ______.

A.instead B.otherwise C.anyway D.though

4、—It’s said that the film HI, MOM is well worth watching. Let’s go to see it this Sunday.

—________! I have to prepare for the coming competition.

A．It couldn’t be better

B．What a shame

C．Go for it

D．No way

5、— Why do you look very upset?

— The electricity was cut off suddenly and my essay ________ unfinished since.

A. was left B. has left

C. had been left D. has been left

6、—Jim, what’s the result of the final?

—Believe it or not, China ________ beat its strong opponent France.

A．narrowly

B．casually

C．initially

D．typically

7、______ we’ll do is to leave a note for Mum to tell her we won’t be back till late.

A．That

B．Which

C．What

D．How

8、Though it is 5 years________ he retired from his work place, the old professor remains active in the academic circles.

A．when

B．that

C．before

D．since

9、For British people, somebody standing too close may make them focus less on what others are saying than on ______ close he or she is to them.

A.what B.where C.which D.how

10、We decided not to climb the mountains because it was raining ____.

A．badly

B．hardly

C．strongly

D．heavily

11、It is only when you can break free from the past ______ a whole new world can open up to you.

A.that B.which C.where D.when

12、— I was wondering if I could use your cell phone to check a message.

—You ________ have my phone if you promise you won’t see my personal information.

A．shall

B．will

C．must

D．ought to

13、Bob works so hard at his lessons that he ________ wastes time playing computer games.

A.always B.often C.sometimes D.never

14、More subway lines______ to make travelling easy in Beijing in the coming years.

A．will build

B．will be built

C．build

D．are built

15、What is the psychology behind your mindless scribbles (涂鸦)? If your flower, for example, has a large circular center, _____ expresses confidence and the enjoyment of a good social life.

A. which   B. as   C. this   D. such

16、On April 22 every year, people around the world mark Earth Day by _________ the environment.

A．adapting to

B．benefiting from

C．caring for

D．relying on

17、Readers are required to _________ the rules of the library and mind their manners.

A. observe   B. confirm

C. review D. appreciate

18、Is it he or you ________ in charge of the job and supposed to complete it punctually?

A．who is

B．that is

C．who are

D．whom are

19、The newspaper gave an accurate ________ of what happened the night before last.

A．example

B．display

C．signal

D．account

20、With the help of the organization, she was able to secure the benefits, however small, ______ she was entitled under the law.

A.which B.where C.to which D.of which

21、Top hotels in St Ives, Cornwall, England

St Ives, Cornwall has a pleasant mild subtropical (亚热带) climate all year round and breathtaking scenery. Its historical charm combined with numerous galleries makes it an ideal choice for a holiday, especially for those who are crazy about art. Here are a few ideas for places to stay.

Cohort Hotel

It has beautiful views overlooking the bay and a licensed bar. Beds for £20/night (room only). It has Wi-Fi, a courtyard, bars, lounges (休息室), TV rooms, secure dorms and private room.

Tel: 01736 791664

Beachside Guest House

Guest House is 50 yards from Porthmeor beach. It has 14 rooms, and all are suite rooms (套房). The price for a double room is £75/night. It is a modern, newly refurbished townhouse, situated in a small private terrace with free parking, and it’s just a walk to the galleries nearby.

Tel: 07810 127812

West by Five

It is an amazing Edwardian townhouse built above Porthmeor beach to take full advantage of the ocean views. It can offer 20 beautifully decorated en suite rooms with fully equipped kitchens. You can see the England five-star guest accommodation award there; however, the prices for its en suite rooms are a bit higher than those of the others.

Tel: 01736 794584

Tregony

It is a four-star townhouse with wonderful sea views. There you can overlook Porthmeor beach and the island. It offers 25 stylish en suite rooms, and prices for single occupancy start from £60/night. It has various sports facilities, including tennis and basketball courts. You can enjoy a discount if you come out of season.

Tel: 01736 791851

NOTE: You can reserve your place and if you don’t find suitable accommodation within 48 hours, we will refund you in full.

【1】What may impress artists most in St Ives?

A.Its long history. B.Its mild climate.

C.Its beautiful scenery. D.Its historic spots and galleries.

【2】Where will travelers on a budget probably stay?

A.In Cohort Hostel. B.In Beachside Guest House.

C.In West by Five. D.In Tregony.

【3】How much should a couple pay for a two-night stay in the Beachside Guest House?

A.£75. B.£100.

C.£150 D.£300.

【4】If you want to cook in a hotel, you will call at ________.

A.01736 794584 B.07810 127812

C.01736 791664 D.01736 791851

【5】If you are not traveling in season, which hotel will allow you to enjoy a good environment and save money at the same time?

A.Cohort Hostel. B.Beachside Guest House.

C.West by Five. D.Tregony.

【6】What do the four hotels have in common?

A.They are rich in history. B.They are near the beach.

C.They need booking in advance. D.They offer discount sometimes.

22、My high school life has been filled with many ups and downs, whether it was social or academic. Even though my current high school was not my first choice, I never regretted attending Southside High School. “Since you have chosen it, then it is the best for you,” said my parents.

Up until the junior year I did not realize my capabilities (能力) as a student. Being in the IB Program, I was told that my junior year would be the toughest in all the years of high school. With this “little” piece of information, I walked into my junior year, scared of my grades. As weeks went by, I started to believe that the junior year was not as hard as everyone had said, but I was wrong. My grades were rapidly declining(下降) and by the end of the first term I had had five Cs in seven of my classes! I could not believe it --- I did not want to believe it. I tried my best to get my grades up myself without any help from anyone, but my pride just made my grades worse. And I had to miss out on one of the most important speech and debate competitions all year: States. I was heartbroken. I realized that I could not survive my junior year on my own, so I had to get help fast.

Once I got a tutor, my grades went from Cs, Ds, and even some Fs, to nothing but As and Bs. I slowly started to gain my confidence back in all of my classes and even myself. By the time the third and fourth quarter came around, I had been on the honor roll twice, and I was receiving awards from speeches and debates, tennis and school.

Southside has taught me to always keep my head up and never give up on myself no matter what life throws at me. I am proud to be a Southside Tiger.

【1】From the first paragraph, we can learn that ______.

A. the writer always thought Southside High School was the best

B. the writer’s parents persuaded her into attending Southside High School

C. the writer has met many challenges since she attended high school

D. life has become easier since the writer came to Southside High School

【2】How did the writer feel when she walked into her junior year?

A. Confident.   B. Worried

C. Curious.   D. Uninterested.

【3】Why was the writer’s study worse and worse?

A. She didn’t work hard enough.

B. She didn’t ask others for help because of pride.

B. She missed many important speeches.

D. No one would like to help her.

【4】What is mainly talked about in Para 3?

A. The writer’s appreciation for her tutor.

B. The writer’s various hobbies.

C. The writer’s new discovery at school.

D. The writer’s achievements at school.

【5】What important lesson has the writer learned at Southside High School?

A. Students should face challenges bravely.

B. Students should be careful in choosing school.

C. Students should be proud of their school.

D. Students should better learn about life.

23、Without less public attention, the nation’s egg producers are in the midst of a multibillion-dollar shift to cage-free eggs that is dramatically changing the lives of millions of hens in response to new laws and demands from restaurant chains. In a decade, the percentage of hens in cage-free housing has soared from 4% in 2010 to 28% in 2020, and that figure is expected to more than double to about 70% in the next four years.

The change marks one of the animal welfare movement’s biggest successes after years of battles with the food industry. The transition has cost billions of dollars for producers who initially resisted calls for more humane treatment of chickens but have since fully embraced the new reality.

Beginning in about 2015, many companies such as McDonald’s, Burger King responded to pressure from animal welfare groups by announcing their commitment to cage-free eggs. That was followed by laws requiring cage-free housing in California and similar rules in at least seven other states. Meanwhile, they widely promoted their move to cage-free as good for their brand’s image.

Animal rights groups have made allowing animals room to move a priority in their campaigns but the results have been mixed. The pork industry is fighting to block the California initiative that required more space for breeding pigs, and a state judge recently delayed implementation of new rules.

Looking years into the future, egg company leaders said they think the demand for cheaper eggs from caged hens will remain roughly 25% or more of the market, but Balk at the Humane Society said he expects it to become a tiny percentage of overall sales. Balk notes that hundreds of national retailers, restaurants, grocers and food manufacturers either have implemented cage-free requirements or plan to do so within a few years. “This is the future of every state in America,” he said.

【1】What’s Balk’s attitude towards the promotion of cage-free eggs?

A．Doubtful.

B．Positive.

C．Objective.

D．Pessimistic.

【2】What does the underlined word in Para 2 mean?

A．Accepted.

B．Abandoned.

C．Changed.

D．Adapted.

【3】Which of the following statements is NOT right?

A．There have been some laws or rules requiring cage-free housing in some parts of the USA so far.

B．Egg producers have to deal with the sharp increase in the exact cost of the switch

C．Animal rights groups have successfully made allowing animals room to move a priority in their campaigns.

D．Many companies like Mc Donald’s widely promoted their move to cage-free as good for their brand’s image.

【4】What’s the best title for the text?

A．Animal well-fare groups’ request will be well achieved

B．More U.S. Eggs Will Soon Be Cage-Free

C．Consumers will have to pay more to eat eggs

D．Egg producers will experience dramatic changes to adapt

24、   I was 18 when rived in London I'd been working for my dad's restaurant in France and I wanted a new experience. My friend from homo lived in London and he used to tea me how incredible it was. I was really bored, so I took my luggage and left

I was so lost when I arrived at Stansted. To me, English sounded like Chinese. I lived with my friend in East London for a while until I found a waiter role in restaurant. At the time, I had nothing else going on in my life. I used to get go to work, and seep. It was no difference every day. Then one day on my lunch break, I saw a Gymbox. When I took a look in, there was an amazing Muay Thai (泰拳) class. I used to do boxing when I was 15 but I wasn't that serous about it .There and then I joined the gym and signed up for the Thai boxing team.

I fell in love with it I started training a lot and the head coach said to me one day, “Do you want to fight?” He put me in competitions and this year I've fought in Milan and London .I'd say I'm about 12 fights away from becoming a winner.

Sometimes I can't believe how far I've come from that day I arrived in England. I think everything that's happened has been because I'm committed. But anyone could do it. If you put in 100%, you'll get there. I'm just happy because I did a positive thing with my life. It feels good.

【1】Why did the author decide to go to London?

A．He lost his job at the restaurant.

B．He found another job in London.

C．He longed for a new adventure.

D．He wanted to live with his friend.

【2】What influenced the writer's life most?

A．Joining the Thai boxing team.

B．Having culture shock in a new city.

C．Losing the competition in Milan.

D．Being the head coach of the team.

【3】What does the writer intend to convey in the last paragraph?

A．Life is not always full of roses.

B．Difficulties make him stronger.

C．Failure is the mother of success.

D．Devotion makes him successful.

25、A Need to Close the Digital Gender Gap

One of the most efficient ways to promote peace and jump-start flagging economies is to empower girls and invest in their education. Today, girls’ lack of access to basic education is _______when it comes to the use of digital technology, leaving them far behind boys. And because the world is ever more digital, those who lack basic Internet skills will find it_________difficult to participate in the formal economy, to obtain a quality education, to_______health care, information and psychosocial support, and to have their voices heard.

Since 2013 the global gender gap in male and female access to the Internet has actually increased from 11 to 12 percent. _________yet, women and girls living in the poorest countries are 31 percent less_________than men and boys to have access to the Internet. In developing countries, some 200 million fewer women than men own a mobile phone, the most common means of Internet access there. This digital_________is increasing, and should it continue at the present pace, it is predicted that over 75 percent of women and girls will lack Internet access and _________skills.

There are many causes for the digital gender gap. They include girls’ obvious ___________from basic education, from specific technology education and design, high costs of both___________and Internet access, scarcity of content relevant for women and girls, and socio-cultural biases and____________, such as barriers to women speaking freely and privately both online and offline. Indeed, one of the most insidious (隐伏的) reasons why girls may be____________from learning how to access and use digital technology is also a groundless one: that girls are simply not good at using technology. The United Nations has announced that human rights online are human rights offline. These stereotypes reinforce harmful norms that keep women and girls from enjoying their human rights.

According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development, an independent, non-profit and non-governmental research organization, the gender digital gap is a major__________to women’s economic empowerment and participation in the economy. __________a major increase of policy effort and investment, most of the benefits of technological change will be enjoyed only by men, worsening gender inequality. This also results in____________economic growth and innovation that is possible only when men and women have equal access to technology and the economy.

In the words of USAID Senior Gender Coordinator Michelle Bekkering, “A girl’s future should be__________not by her sex, but by her commitment to hard work and ability to access the resources she needs to succeed.”

A．improved

B．eliminated

C．worsened

D．resulted

A．considerately

B．increasingly

C．only

D．technically

A．access

B．approach

C．evaluate

D．promote

A．However

B．Worse

C．And

D．Strangely

A．possible

B．probable

C．likely

D．feasible

A．gap

B．difference

C．data

D．shortage

A．digital

B．technical

C．mathematical

D．practical

A．restriction

B．exclusion

C．independence

D．division

A．implements

B．devices

C．products

D．experts

A．research

B．criticism

C．discrimination

D．distinction

A．encouraged

B．prevented

C．denied

D．disappointed

A．deadlock

B．concern

C．prevention

D．barrier

A．With

B．Without

C．Through

D．Despite

A．faint

B．lost

C．missed

D．rapid

A．defined

B．confined

C．designed

D．outlined

26、假设你是卓越中学学生会主席李华。你们学校将举办一次以“碳中和”为主题的英语话剧比赛，希望你能够邀请附近某大学的外教Ms. Smith来做评委(judge)。请参照以下信息给她发一份邀请邮件。

主题：“碳中和”

时间：7月15日下午2:00-5:00

地点：学校大厅

参赛选手：10名学生

联系人：Li Hua (电话44876655)

（除了题目所给信息之外，可就主题部分适当发挥）

参考词汇：“碳中和”Carbon Neutrality话剧drama

注意：

1.词数：100词左右；

2.可以适当增加细节使行文连贯。

Dear Ms. Smith,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

​With best wishes,

Li Hua