2025-2026学年吉林四平高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、People from all walks of life are eager for success, ______lack of confidence, however, is a great barrier.

A. where   B. which

C. to which   D. beyond which

2、The Changjiang River is more than six thousand kilometers _________.

A．high

B．long

C．strong

D．small

3、Thank you, but I’ll have to _______ your offer．

A．turn away B．turn down

C．turn back   D．turn off

4、The Olympic Games, ________ in 776 B.C., did not include women players until 1912.

A.first playing B.to be first played C.first played D.to be first playing

5、______ confidence and equipment, they failed to rescue the 42 miners trapped in the coal mine.

A.Lack of B.Lacking of C.Lacking D.Having lacked

6、In that school, English is compulsory for all students, but French and Russian are _______.

A. special     B. regional

C. optional   D. Original

7、----Jack, this is the third time that you have been late this week!

---- Sorry, sir, but I was _______ for 15 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.

A. held up   B. put up

C. taken up   D. given up

8、So attractive ____ that we can’t wait to go there.

A. does the University Town seem

B. the University Town seems

C. the University Town does seem

D. seems the University Town

9、Many schools in the USA did not ________of students wearing jeans to school.

A．approve

B．support

C．agree

D．promise

10、The audience ______ themselves, the concert began.

A.having seated B.having been seated C.being seated D.seated

11、When first seeing Masaccio’s paintings, people were convinced they were looking through _____ hole in _____ wall at _____ real scene.

A. the; a; the  B. a; a; a

C. a; the; the  D. a; the; a

12、Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner ________ of possibility into flames of achievement.

A．pockets

B．sparks

C．spots

D．bursts

13、--- Will you go to the history museum tomorrow?

--- Sure I will, ________ it doesn’t rain heavily.

A．in case

B．as if

C．as long as

D．even if

14、___________ has always been expected, he has finally achieved his dream, ________ makes his parents so proud.

A. As; which B. Which; which

C. Which; as D. As; as

15、—Will $200 ________?

—I’m afraid not. We need at least 50 more dollars.

A. count   B. do

C. fit   D. satisfy

16、________ beautiful song they are singing!

A．What

B．How a

C．What a

D．How

17、He nodded his head instead of saying anything where his voice mignt betray him. （选出符合语境的最佳汉意）

A.超出 B.背叛，出卖 C.打赌 D.行为，举止

18、I received a letter, ________ poor spelling made me think it was written by a child.

A．which

B．that

C．whose

D．who

19、The small village announced another new human bird flu case last Tuesday, which ________ widespread panic in the area.

A. see off   B. pay off

C. set off   D. lay off

20、Having been attacked by terrorists, ____________________ .

A.the tall building collapsed

B.doctors came to their rescued

C.an emergency measure was taken

D.warnings were given to tourists

21、Their request will be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting ____the pay should be raised.

A. which   B. when   C. where   D. that

22、Aristotle emphasized the balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, ________he clearly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature, history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered important.

A．which

B．where

C．among which

D．through which

23、Today acupuncture, the art of “magic needles”, has become popular round the world, ______ have other traditional Chinese medicines.

A. so B. as C. that D. which

24、An individual consumes more calories than he uses, so the excess is stored as fat, but this basic connection masks lots of questions, such as ________ some people get fat and others don’t.

A．that

B．whether

C．why

D．which

25、— Why didn’t you drive your car to work yesterday?

— Oh, it ________.

A．is repaired

B．was repaired

C．was being repaired

D．was repairing

26、It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether.

Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.

However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. It always amazes me that the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies.

An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages(堵塞) that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.

【1】What is often the cause of troubles on the road according to the passage?

A．Road conditions.

B．The speed of modern life.

C．The large number of cars.

D．The behavior of the drivers.

【2】What does the write think a good driver should do?       .

A．Beat back when forced to face rude driving.

B．Be able to recognize politeness when he sees it.

C．Join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel.

D．Encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever they want to.

【3】What does the underlined word “give-and-take” in the passage mean?

A．Politeness and impoliteness.

B．Good manners and bad manners.

C．Offering help to others as much as possible.

D．Willingness of each person to give in to each other’s wishes.

【4】What can be the best title of the passage?

A．Road Politeness

B．Traffic Problems

C．Bad Manners on the Road

D．Good Drivers and Bad Drivers

27、   I'd been asked to go to an editors office with the old program ."We have a story we think you'd be perfect for". Here was the Topic: We want you to write about how middle-aged men have no friends. Seeing that, I couldn't help thinking，"Excuse me? I have plenty of friends. " Then the editor told me there were all sorts of evidence out there to show how men, as they age, let their close friendships go, and that the fact can cause all sorts of problems and have a terrible effect on their health.

As I walked back to my desk in the newsroom - a distance of maybe 100 yards - I quickly reviewed my friend list. First of all, there was my friend Mark, Wait, how often do we actually hang out? Maybe four or five times a year? And then there was another best friend from high school, Rory and... I actually could not remember the last time I'd seen him.

There were all those other good friends who seemed as if they've still in my life because we follow one another via social media, but as I ran down the list of those I'd consider real, true, lifelong friends, I realized that it had been years since I saw many of them, even decades for a few.

By the time I got back to my desk, I realized that I was indeed perfect for this story, not because I was unusual in any way, but because my story was very, very typical. And as I looked into what that means, I realized that in the long term, I was heading down a path that was very, very dangerous. And I knew I need a change.

【1】How did the author react when he saw the topic?

A.He showed an interest in it. B.He knew the editor was joking.

C.He felt surprised and doubtful. D.He thought it was perfect for him,

【2】What did the author realize after walking hack to the newsroom?

A.He wasn't popular with others. B.He had let his best friends go.

C.He had close friends in his life. D.He hadn't made any true friends.

【3】To make a change, what will the author probably do?

A.Find a new job. B.Lead a different lifestyle.

C.Make more new friends. D.Get back in touch with old friends.

【4】Which of the following statements would the author agree with?

A.It is hard to make lifelong time friends

B.Many men of his age have no friends.

C.He is very different from other middle-aged men.

D.Many people today consider friendships unimportant.

28、If you could travel in time, where would you go? Perhaps you would watch an original performance of a Shakespeare's play in Elizabethan England. What about hanging out with Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period? Or maybe you'd voyage far ahead of the present day to see what the future holds.

The possibility of time travel is indeed appealing. Stories exploring the subject have been around for hundreds of years. Perhaps the best known example is science fiction The Time Machine, which was written by H. G. Wells and published in 1895 for the first time. It was adapted for at least two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. The term “time machine” , invented by Wells, is now universally used to refer to a vehicle transporting people into the far future.

But could time travel actually be possible? Some scientists say yes, in theory. They propose using cracks in time and space called “wormholes”, which could be used as shortcuts to other periods. Einstein's theory of relativity allows time travel in extreme circumstances. And British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking says you could travel into the future with a really fast spaceship going at nearly the speed of light.

Even if you could travel into the past, there is something called the “grandfather paradox”. It asks what would happen if a time traveler were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reason, and therefore prevent himself from being born. If the time traveler wasn't born, how would he travel back in time?

And would you really like to visit the future? In H. G. Wells' book, the main character travels into distant time. He arrives at a beach where he is attacked by giant crabs. He then voyages 30 million years into the future where the only living thing is a black object with tentacles（触角）. If that's what's in store, maybe we are better just living in the present day after all.

【1】Why is the novel The Time Machine mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A．To praise the contribution of H. G . Wells.

B．To state the story's different features.

C．To prove the long history of time travel.

D．To show people's interest in time travel.

【2】What can we know about Einstein's and Hawking's theories?

A．They push the invention of the first spaceship.

B．There is the possibility to invent the time machine.

C．They have been proved wrong by some time travelers.

D．There are differences in many ways between them.

【3】What does the “grandfather paradox” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The traveler is prevented from meeting his grandfather.

B．The traveler goes back in time to seek for his grandfather.

C．The grandfather's death makes the traveler's birth impossible.

D．The reunion of the traveler and his grandfather brings happiness.

【4】According to the passage, what is probably the author's attitude towards time travel?

A．Negative.

B．Unclear.

C．Supportive.

D．Indifferent.

29、As is well known, making art is good for your health. It can reduce stress and improve your spirit. 【1】 All you need to do is just make art. And the more you do it, the better. Here’re some tips to help you kick-start your creative art habit.

【2】 In fact, there’re no differences in health outcomes between those who are identified as experienced in art and those who aren’t. So no matter your level, you could feel all the good things that come with making art.

Figure out your mode of creative expression. There’re many choices available: painting, cooking, baking, woodworking, sewing — the sky’s the limit. 【3】 Anything that sets off your creative mind is good for you. And don’t feel like you have to stick to one thing. Mix it up — do whatever you’re in the mood for.

Focus on the making and let go of expectations. Once you have your art materials, here comes the fun part. Let yourself get lost in the process and just play. It’s the physical act of making art that causes those feelings of stress relief and positive spirit, not what you make. 【4】

Think about making art like any healthy habit. Just as you make time to exercise and hang out with friends, you should make time for your artistic creation. You don’t even need a few hours. 【5】 In addition to carving out time, carve out a physical space for art. You could set up a corner table for your art supplies. If space is an issue, put them all in a container that’s easily accessible.

A．Keep an open mind.

B．Improve yourself with regular practice.

C．Don’t require yourself to have great skills.

D．However, developing interest in art takes little time.

E．Doing just 10 minutes of art each day can do wonders.

F．But you don’t have to be a fill-time artist to get these benefits.

G．So, you don’t even need to finish what you’re making to feel those health benefits.

30、One day, 21-year-old Laura Carstensen went to a concert with some co-workers. After enjoying the _______ , they got into different cars to go home. Carstensen ended up in a taxi _______   by a young man. As he drove down the country road back to town, he drove too fast.

“I was asking him to _______ . And then the next thing I remembered was that I was _______   on the side of the road outside of the car.” Carstensen said. “I was _______ . There was so much blood _______ the breaks of my bones.”

Carstensen was _______ injured. After a while, a truck pulled up near her. Two men got out and came over to ask her if they could _______ . She told them she was cold. So one of them went back to the _______ and got a blanket (毯子) for her.

After the ________ , Carstensen spent months in the hospital, ________ from injuries that included more than 20   ________ bones.

Today, she’s grateful to have ________ , and that she is able to walk again. And she’s still ________ by the kindness the truckers showed her when they ________ to help her that night.

【1】

A．film

B．work

C．show

D．operation

【2】

A．sold

B．driven

C．thrown

D．built

【3】

A．speak up

B．walk out

C．set off

D．slow down

【4】

A．lying

B．standing

C．dancing

D．fighting

【5】

A．hesitant

B．sincere

C．optimistic

D．scared

【6】

A．due to

B．instead of

C．regardless of

D．as for

【7】

A．slightly

B．badly

C．potentially

D．barely

【8】

A．leave

B．adapt

C．help

D．participate

【9】

A．concert

B．house

C．shop

D．truck

【10】

A．crash

B．party

C．attack

D．class

【11】

A．learning

B．hearing

C．recovering

D．benefitting

【12】

A．old

B．weak

C．strong

D．broken

【13】

A．apologized

B．survived

C．advanced

D．arrived

【14】

A．astonished

B．embarrassed

C．moved

D．ashamed

【15】

A．refused

B．stopped

C．agreed

D．seemed

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. experience B. factual C. Open D. confidence

E. skills   F. winning G. chosen H. comments

I. refreshing J. conversation K. offered

One day in May 2015, James Gitau Mwangi was reading in the library at the American Reference Center. in Nairobi. He did not know that a(n) 【1】 he overheard there would change his life .

The American Reference: Center’s Assistant Director, Nashon Akello, was calling English teachers to come to a webinar (在线研讨会). Mwangi 【2】 to attend the webinar. He told Akello, “I’m an English teacher. “Soon he was sitting with a group of Kenyan English teachers. They were watching two American teachers give an online teleconference.

The webinar was organized by the US Embassy in cooperation with VOA Learning English. Called: “Writing for the Internet”, the course explained how to write 【3】 stories in a simple style of journalism. The teachers at the webinar were invited to write a story for a contest. The 【4】 stories would be published on VOA’s website and on the US Embassy’s site.

While at the US Embassy, the teachers heard about other programs Department of State. One was the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program. 【5】 to young teachers of English with a college degree, the program sends teachers to teach their home language and culture to American students in universities. At the same time, they learn language teaching methods that will improve, their English teaching 【6】 when they return home.

Mwangi, wrote a story about how students must deal with the terrible traffic in Nairobi. Then, he entered it in the writing contest. He was surprised to hear that his story was 【7】 as the first-place winner. You can read it in Learning English’s Dispatch from Kenya section .

When Mwangi saw the- article online, he noticed that there were 【8】 from people all over the world. “When someone from Vietnam or Madagascar talks to you, it was really 【9】”.

Mwangi was inspired by the course to keep writing in English, although he had started with little 【10】 in his writing. “I continued writing after that, though I never believed in myself in terms of writing.”

In September 2015, Mwangi wrote his second story for VOA, on the teachers’ strike in Kenya.

32、假如你叫李平，是一位成绩优秀的学生。你班班主任在安排座位时，让成绩好的学生和成绩差的学生同桌，这在你们班成绩优秀的学生中引起了反响，班会课上大家就此进行了讨论。现在请你根据下表把讨论结果向班主任写一封信反映一下，并说出自己的观点。

注意:1. 词数:150字左右，短文的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；

2. 短文需包括表中所有要点，内容可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；

Dear Mr. Zhang,

We have held a discussion about whether it is good or not for a top student to share a desk with a slower student.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Ping