2025-2026学年四川泸州高三(下)期末试卷英语

1、I wanted to pay the train________, but my friend insisted. Finally I had to________.

A．fee; give up

B．fare; give in

C．money; give out

D．fare; give away

2、I was impressed _______ his huge feet ________ approximately 1 foot 8 inches.

A.in; measuring B.on; measured

C.with; measuring D.for; measured

3、As a result of destroying the forests， a large________ of desert________ covered the land．

A.number；has B.amount；has

C.number；have D.amount；have

4、The thought ________ they could cross the whole continent was exciting.

A．which

B．that

C．what

D．whether

5、He had unraveled the truths behind important questions, but his studies had taken him to a point beyond which he could not seem to go. He had tried__________ to establish a relationship with an alchemist. But the alchemists were strange people, who thought only about themselves,and almost always refused to help him.

A. in vain B. in a flash

C. in return D. in possession

6、Intelligence does not ________ mean success. You need diligence as well.

A. honestly B. formally C. simply D. necessarily

7、People are encouraged to speak openly，but careless words are ________to hurt others’ feelings.

A．possible

B．probable

C．likely

D．sure

8、India has a national festival on October 2 to honour Mohandas Gandhi, the leader who helped _______ India’s independence from Britain.

A. get B. win

C. gain D. make

9、One-third of the country _____ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _____ black people.

A. is; are B. is; is

C. are; are   D. are; is

10、______ a reply, he decided to write again.

A．Not receiving

B．Receiving not

C．Not having received

D．Having not received

11、Most children are ready to eat almost anything _____ is offered to them.

A.when B.what C.which D.that

12、_____ he came to study in the university, he has made much progress in the study of English.

A.While B.When C.Since D.After

13、His excuse for being late for school yesterday was__________. He is always telling lies.

A.beneficial B.bare C.unbelievable D.basic

14、William Shakespeare is generally believed ______ all plays himself.

A.to write B.to have written C.writing D.writing

15、He was disappointed to find his suggestions ____________.

A. being turned down B. to turn down

C. to be turned down D. turned down

16、Each of us is likely to develop a personal __________ for certain types of entertainment.

A. comparison B. possession

C. love   D. advantage

17、—Have you been to the Great Wall?

—Perhaps not in my memory; ____, it might have been during the early childhood.

A. if any B. if so

C. if ever D. if not

18、Many people feel nervous _______ they attend a concert, so I recommend _______ the hall early to have enough time _______ yourself comfortable.

A.at the first time, arriving, to make B.the first time, to arrive, making

C.for the first time, reaching, making D.the first time, getting to, to make

19、Do you have enough _______ all your daily expenses?

A.cover B.to cover C.covered D.covering

20、It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to ________ those hard times.

A．break through

B．put through

C．look through

D．get through

21、I regret ______ that you have failed the exam.

A.telling B.to have told C.tell D.to tell

22、The thought of going back home was ________ kept him happy while he was working abroad.

A. that B. all that C. all what D. which

23、It was not until he came to my support________I freed myself from constant worries.

A.that B.when C.which D.so

24、— I have heard you got injured in a traffic accident this morning.

— ________ . It is not very serious and I just need a few days’ rest.

A．I think so

B．Don’t mention it

C．Not to worry

D．You are welcome

25、We are living in an age ____________ we treasure very much, because it sees man’s rapid development.

A.which B.when C.where D.What

26、   Is there a “success personality”—some winning combination of qualities that leads almost essentially to achievement? If so, exactly what is that secret success formula (公式), and can anyone develop it?

At the Gallop Organization we recently focused in depth on success, digging into the attitudes of 1500 brilliant people selected at random (随机) from Who’s Who in America. Our research finds out a number of qualities that occur regularly among top achievers. Here is one of the most important, that is, common sense.

Common sense is the most popular quality shared by the top achievers. Seventy-nine percent award themselves a top score in this quality. And 61 percent say that common sense was very important in contributing to their success.

To most, common sense means the ability to present sound, practical judgments on everyday affairs. To do this, one has to sweep aside extra ideas and get right to the heart of what matters. A Texas oil and gas businessman puts it this way: “The key ability for success is simplifying. In conduction of meeting and dealing with industry, reducing a complex problem to the simplest term is highly important.”

Is common sense a quality a person is born with, or can you do something to increase it? The oil man’s answer is that common sense can definitely be developed. He attributes (归咎) his to learning how to debate in school. Another way to increase your store of common sense is to observe it in others, learning from their and your own mistakes.

Besides common sense, there are many other factors that influence success: knowing your field, self-reliance, intelligence, the ability to get things done, leadership, creativity, relationships with others, and of course, luck. But common sense stands out. If you develop these qualities, you’ll succeed. And you might even find yourself listed in Who’s Who someday.

【1】Roughly how many people in the survey listed common sense as the most important quality?

A.80. B.60. C.1200. D.900.

【2】In paragraph 4, the example of the oil and gas businessman is used to prove_______.

A.common sense can be judged B.common sense means simplifying

C.common sense can be developed D.common sense is quite complex

【3】What do we know about common sense?

A.It’s rooted in common people. B.It is a side effect of mistakes.

C.It is taught by our parents. D.It can be trained by ourselves.

【4】What is the best title of the passage?

A.Common Sense B.The Success Personality

C.Personal Qualities D.A Popular Formula

27、   There are some simple safety tips that you should follow to ensure your visit to Australia is as enjoyable as possible.

On the road

* If you wish to drive in Australia you must hold a current, valid driving license issued in the country in which you live. Carry it with you at all times when driving.

* Always travel no faster than the signed maximum speed limit.

* The drive is not allowed to use a mobile phone while driving in Australia.

* Do not pick up hitchhikers at the side of the road, who get free rides from drivers of passing cars.

At the beach

* Always swim with others.

* Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or in darkness.

In the bush

* Drink plenty of water (allow at least one litre of water per hour of walking) when walking outdoors. Wear sturdy shoes and socks, a hat, sunscreen lotion, comfortable clothing for long bushwalks.

* Never walk alone. Read maps and signs carefully.

* Do not feed or play with native animals. You might get bitten or scratched.

In the Outback

* When planning each day of travel spend some time to calculate how long it will take to drive between destinations. Be realistic about how far you can drive in a day.

* Always carry a current road map.

* Always carry a spare tyre, tools and water.

* During daylight hours always drive with your headlights on low beam, as outback conditions can make it difficult to see oncoming vehicles.

【1】If an American wants to drive in Australia, he has to get ______.

A. a car B. a mobile phone

C. a valid Australian driving license D. a valid American driving license

【2】Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the article?

A. Do not pick up strangers when you are driving on the road.

B. Do not swim alone or in the dark.

C. You are welcome to give food to native animals in the bush.

D. When in the outback or in the bush, remember to take a map with you.

【3】Which rule should you follow when you are in the bush?

A. Drink at least one litre of water per hour.

B. Be realistic about where you can go.

C. When you are driving, you can’t use a mobile phone.

D. Eat as much as you can.

28、School Activities for Kids and Teens

July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening this month.

【1】If John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon, how much should they pay?

A．$23.20.

B．$14.80.

C．$11.10.

D．$7.40.

【2】Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to _________.

A．Magic Class

B．Science With Me

C．Secret of the Dragon

D．The Search for Life

【3】What do the four activities have in common?

A．They are all free.

B．They can all be booked by phone.

C．They take place in the same place.

D．They all belong to weekend activities.

29、   I had had an unusual relationship with my mother, who passed away in June 2019. From a young age, her life didn’t turn out as she’d hoped. As a result, anger and bitterness set in and developed deep roots. After a lifetime battle with depression (抑郁) and every kind of smoke- related illness, she began showing signs of dementia (痴呆). In 2014, we moved her into an assisted living facility (疗养院), which changed her life greatly.

The ladies there made her come down for lunch and dinner. They went to her room to bring her to bingo. They signed her up when they went out for an outing. Within weeks, she was changing and enjoying her new-found social life! And the dementia allowed her to forget her anger and bitterness. She started loving things again and even made us laugh. I got the mother of my childhood back that year. After she passed away, both staff and neighbours came in to see my sister and me. They cried. They told me how they would come in to see her on their days off. They told us how she waved every time they walked by and always had a compliment (赞许). But they didn’t stop there. They gave each of us a small wooden butterfly box filled with handwritten notes about my mom.

The mom of the final two years was not the mom I had for most of my life. And these women provided memories that I will keep in mind forever.

【1】How was the author’s mother before moving into the facility?

A.Fun and happy. B.Sad but energetic

C.Relaxed and brave. D.Depressed and angry.

【2】What can we infer from the passage?

A.The author didn’t look after his mother well.

B.The author’s mother had ahard time all her life.

C.Only assisted living facilities can change one’s life.

D.The author’s mother regained her joy in her later years.

【3】Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

A.My Memories of Mom

B.My Thankfulness to the Ladies

C.My Relationship with Mother

D.My Mother’s Struggle with Dementia

30、Every culture on the planet has certain topics that people avoid discussing. But the taboos (禁忌) of one culture may be very different from those of another. You may be _______ that people from other cultures say what you can’t talk about.

Paying attention to what people don’t _______ can teach us something important about their culture. Their taboo topics give us clues about what they value, respect or even fear. Topics that are considered too personal or too controversial (有争议的）may also be avoided.

America is full of taboo topics. Usually, during a polite conversation, Americans will _______ both politics and religion. They also avoid talking about racial issues(种族问题).

Why? Because these topics can cause strong opinions and _______ . Americans believe it’s best to avoid them — especially at social gatherings.

Many Americans also do not feel _______ talking about their personal income, age or health. _______, they prefer to make small talks about the weather, sports or common interests.

What do these taboos tell us about American _______? For one, they show that Americans place importance on _______ . America certainly isn’t the only place that values it. You will find _______ taboos about asking personal questions in many European countries. “This is especially true in Germany”, says Hanna Graf, a German living in Shanghai. “In Germany, you are not supposed to ask about other people’s personal business,” she says. “But there are no ________   rules about what you can’t ask; it’s just in people’s minds.”

In Brazil, ________, almost anything seems open to discussion. “Brazilians talk about all kinds of personal issues,” says Mark Quinlan, who grew up in Brazil. But of course, even Brazil has its own taboos. In Brazil, soccer is the one topic that can turn friends into enemies. Brazilians love the sport. Saying anything ________ about soccer can cause big trouble. Even expressing preference for one team over another can be ________.

Like Brazilians, Australians talk freely about almost anything. However, they do not talk about their personal or business ________. They prefer to let people judge them by their actions, not their words. Boasting(夸大) your achievements will only make you the ________ of other people’s jokes.

And what about your taboos? The next time you have a conversation, pay attention to what isn’t said. You might be amazed at what you learn about your own culture.

【1】

A．excited

B．surprised

C．fascinated

D．relieved

【2】

A．stress

B．consider

C．desire

D．discuss

【3】

A．rule out

B．take to

C．touch upon

D．focus on

【4】

A．arguments

B．interactions

C．agreements

D．relationships

【5】

A．embarrassed

B．relaxed

C．confused

D．disappointed

【6】

A．Besides

B．Occasionally

C．Frankly

D．Instead

【7】

A．values

B．features

C．status

D．dreams

【8】

A．culture

B．independence

C．privacy

D．freedom

【9】

A．formal

B．unique

C．similar

D．aggressive

【10】

A．specialized

B．written

C．common

D．basic

【11】

A．moreover

B．however

C．therefore

D．anyhow

【12】

A．important

B．worthless

C．magical

D．negative

【13】

A．beneficial

B．impressive

C．dangerous

D．emotional

【14】

A．achievements

B．secrets

C．lives

D．failures

【15】

A．audience

B．designer

C．target

D．interpreter

31、短文填空

An advertisement uses words and pictures to 【1】 people to buy a product or service, or to believe in an idea. Newspapers, magazines, the Internet, radio and television are the most common places to find them. There are two main types of advertisements—commercial advertisements and public service advertisements (PSAs). A commercial advertisement is 【2】 which someone has paid for to advertise a product or service. PSAs are often run for free, and are meant to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that affects public 【3】.

32、假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter在纽约，因为新冠爆发，停课隔离在家，心情沉闷，请你给他写一封信，内容包括：

1.表示安慰，并告知在家隔离的重要性。

2.根据你在家隔离的经验，给他调整身体和心理的一些建议（可以做一些什么事情来打发 时间和调整情绪）。（至少三条建议）

参考词汇：新冠肺炎novel coronavirus pneumonia 传染的 contagious

字数：120词左右

Dear Peter,

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