中卫2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、The doctor is skilled at treating heart trouble and never accepts any gift from his patients, so he has a very good ______.

A. expectation B. reputation

C. contribution    D. civilization

2、The criminal has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and I think he deserves it, for a good judge does not make _______ decisions.

A. intelligent   B. enormous

C. arbitrary   D. marvelous

3、Mo Yan grew up _________ folk tales that had been told for centuries in his hometown.

A. listening to   B. listened to

C. listen to   D. to listen to

4、Jack Ma is the richest man in China now and has ______ $3billion to invest in environment and education．

A.set aside    B．set about

C．set down   D．set up

5、An increasing number of aged motorists from driving for health problems.

A. are being stopped B. have stopped

C. is stopping D. has been stopped

6、The dress suits the actress perfectly because it her full figure.

A. brings about   B. brings out   C. brings up   D. brings on

7、—Did Jackson mend the computer himself?

—He________, because he knows nothing about computers.

A.mended it B.had mended it C.had it mended D.has it mended

8、— Why do you do volunteer work in the North—West？

— I_____ to improve the lives of the children there through my efforts．

A．was trying B．have tried

C．am trying D．tried

9、I have given up my flat in Paris because I am going to live________in Tianjin.

A．temporarily

B．permanently

C．cautiously

D．randomly

10、Over the last few years, the number of students participating in volunteer programs _______ sharply in our school.

A. was increasing B. has increased

C. had increased D. increased

11、— How do you think I can make up with Jack?

— Set aside _______ you disagree and try to find _______ you have in common.

A. what; what   B. what; where   C. where; what   D. where; whether

12、Video footage circulated by state media showed gray smoke emerging from the crash site and ________appeared to be a wing fragment lying along the side of a mountain trail with the Chinese characters for “China Eastern” partly visible.

A．which

B．that

C．what

D．as

13、Experts warn that global warming will cause extreme climate changes including more______   floods, heat waves and droughts.

A. usual B. ordinary   C. frequent D. common

14、－Why does the river smell terrible?

－Because large quantities of rubbish ______ there.

A．have thrown

B．is being thrown

C．has been thrown

D．have been thrown

15、Mary worked here as a _______ secretary and ended up getting a full-time job with the company.

A.contradictory B.contemporary C.permanent D.temporary

16、I have ______ all the papers but I still can’t find my notes．

A． looked for   B． looked through

C． looked after   D． looked out

17、Bamboo plants are _______ with health, abundance and a happy home, which makes them popular during the Chinese New Year.

A．content

B．covered

C．associated

D．particular

18、_________ on September 25, 2020, Leap, which focuses on the story of Chinese Women Volleyball Team, soon became a great hit.

A.Releasing B.Being released C.To release D.Released

19、 When you phoned me, I was having a meeting; how I wish I _______ your call.

A. answered   B. would answer

C. had answered   D. would have answered

20、-Mum，I always feel everything is unfair to me．

--Complaints in life ________ no sense，for things will be what they should be．

A． make B． have made

C． will make   D． are making

21、CANYOUIMAGINEHOWHARDITWOULDBETOREADSENTENCESLIKETHIS? Every one of us gets so used to punctuation marks that not many of us give them a second thought. Actually, the ancient Greeks wrote this way. The lack of punctuation marks probably didn’t bother good readers, though. As they read, they just put pauses where they fit best. Also at this time, sentences switched directions. A sentence read from left to right. The next one read right to left, and then left to right again, etc. The ancient Romans sometimes punctuated like this: They • put • something • that • can • separate • words • in • a • sentence. The word punctuation actually comes from this idea and the Latin word punctum, which means a dot.

When the 5th century arrived, there were just two punctuation marks: spaces and points. The spaces separated words while the points showed pauses in reading. Then in the 13th century, a printer named Aldus Manutius tried to standardize punctuation. He always used a period for a complete stop at the end of a sentence. He used a slash (/) to indicate a short pause. Over time, that slash was shortened and curled, and it became the modern comma (逗号).

Since that time, other marks have enlarged the punctuation family. The exclamation mark (感叹号) comes from the Latin word io. It means “exclamation of joy.” The question mark originally started out as the Latin word questio, meaning question. Eventually, scholars put it at the end of a sentence to show a question.

Punctuation even keeps changing nowadays. New marks are coming into existence, and old punctuation marks are used in new ways. Take for example the “interrobang”. This 1962 invention combines the question mark and exclamation mark for times when writers want both. For example, “She did what?” or “How much did you pay for that dress?” Obviously, the interrobang is not widely used or recognized yet, but its invention shows that English is not yet finished with its punctuation.

【1】From the first paragraph, we can know that _______.

A. good readers had trouble reading without punctuation marks

B. a sentence always read from left to right in ancient Greece

C. ancient Greeks switched the direction of punctuation marks

D. the use of punctuation marks can date back to ancient times

【2】The passage is developed _______.

A. by time   B. by space

C. by comparison   D. by importance

【3】We can learn from the passage that _______.

A. ancient Romans didn’t use any punctuation marks

B. exclamation and question marks came from Latin

C. spaces and slashes were already used before the 5th century

D. Aldus Manutius first started to use commas

【4】What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A. The combination of two marks will not work.

B. It takes time for people to accept new punctuation marks.

C. Old punctuation marks need to be standardized.

D. Punctuation marks are still changing today.

22、Greenheart Travel Correspondent Scholarship

Greenheart Travel offers the opportunity for high school students to broaden their perspective through studying abroad.

Greenheart Travel Correspondent Scholarship Opportunities:

US $3,000 scholarship award for a High School Study Abroad program in China

US $1,000 scholarship award for a Teen Summer Language Camp in France

US $1,000 scholarship award for a Teen Summer Language Camp in Germany

US $1,000 scholarship award for a Teen Summer Language Camp in Italy

※Applicants are only able to apply for ONE scholarship opportunity

Deadline for Application: April 1, 2015

Summary of Submission Requirements of the Scholarship:

In addition to completing the teen program online application, applicants must also submit the following:

Official High School Transcript:

Applicants must have a minimum academic standing of a 3.2 GPA to be eligible.

Teacher/Coach Referral:

Applicants must provide the name and phone number of an educator or coach that will be able to recommend the student as a good candidate for the scholarship award. Greenheart Travel will contact this referral prior to announcing the scholarship winner.

Written essay:

In a 500-to 800-word essay, please explain how this cultural exchange experience will benefit both you and your local community.

Summary of Participant Requirements:

Pre-program

Submit one blog or video 2 weeks BEFORE your program Start Date introducing yourself and why you are excited to travel on your program and what you hope to learn while abroad.

During Program

For study abroad programs: submit a written blog post and 3-5 photos or a video, once every 2 weeks by discussed deadlines.

For language camp programs: submit weekly written blog post and 3-5 photos or a video, by discussed deadline.

After Program

Submit one blog or video 2 weeks AFTER your program End Date reflecting on what you learned, your favorite part of the program and tips for anyone wanting to travel abroad.

【1】The underlined word “eligible” probably means .

A. flexible B. qualified

C. energetic D. attractive

【2】What should you submit when you apply for the scholarship?

a. A blog

b. Official High School Transcript.

c. A video

d. An essay

e. An application

f. Teacher/Coach Referral.

A. bdef B. abcb  C. acef D. bcde

【3】What do participants need to do during the program?

A. They need to write an essay about their exchange experience.

B. They need to submit a blog about their situation.

C. They need to submit 3-5 photos once a week for language camp programs.

D. They need to submit 3-5 photos once a week for study abroad programs.

23、When I volunteered to spend a hot summer on a land-based whale-watching project in the West of Scotland, the project secretary warned me, “You have to be able to detect the whales from the shore － it's not as easy as you think.” Although I assumed I was well-qualified for the job at the start of the project I had a few embarrassing moments screaming “Whale!” before realizing that what I was pointing out were only waves breaking over underwater rocks, not sea creatures at all! After a while, I trained my eyes to “see”－to distinguish between waves hitting rocks and the rolling movement of whales underwater.

I spent a lot of time just watching the sea through my binoculars（双筒望远镜），looking actively for anything that indicated sea life below. My binoculars enabled me to spot the fins（鳍） of a dolphin against the darkness of the sea， and without a good pair of binoculars I definitely would have missed out on lots of amazing sea life.

In addition, I eventually realized that the birds provide us with signals that whales and dolphins may be in the area. Where there is a group of feeding seabirds such as seagulls or gannets, there is often a whale feeding under them. Gannets are really easy to spot from a distance－ they drop out of the sky at speeds of up to 100 kph, spearing the surface and sending bursts of water up behind them.

If you want to try this activity, it is worth organizing and planning carefully for whale watching. I recommend having a notebook and a pencil nearby to record details of what you've seen and the environmental conditions at the time. This is not only a helpful aid in general, but you can also contribute your sightings to research projects such as the Sea Watch Foundation, which are monitoring the distribution of whales and dolphins.

Despite the early disappointments I had, I think there is undoubtedly something very special about watching whales. Nothing can compare with the secret thrill and the peacefulness of seeing a wild animal just doing its own thing.

【1】What did the author learn from the embarrassing moments?

A．It was hard to carry out the project.

B．The project secretary was very strict.

C．Most whales were not afraid of humans.

D．Whale-watching was not as easy as expected.

【2】Which of the following is mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A．The features of the author's binoculars.

B．Binoculars ' importance for whale-watching.

C．How the author got a good pair of binoculars.

D．How to use binoculars when watching whales.

【3】The author advised whale watchers to

A．record whale-watching details

B．be careful when watching whales

C．watch whales from the shore only

D．seek help from the Sea Watch Foundation

【4】What would be the best title for the text?

A．Pleasant summer memories

B．The thrill of watching whales

C．Useful whale-watching advice

D．A fantastic world under the water

24、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Does a Dog Help a Teen with Low Self-esteem?A dog is known as man’s best friend for good reason. Loyal and affectionate, a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways, 1_____ Many teenagers suffer from periods of low self-esteem (自尊) as they try to navigate the wavy waters of adolescence and deal with all of its associated highs and lows.A teenager who lacks self-esteem may feel isolated from his peers and unable to tell his parents about personal issues. The company of a dog can be a huge comfort and ease feelings of loneliness and awkwardness. A dog offers genuine unconditional love. 2_____All dogs need exercise，so taking his clog for a walk is the perfect opportunity for a teenager to get outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. Exercise allows people to take control of their bodies，which is often the first step toward regaining control of other aspects of their life，says mental health specialist Dr. Alan Cohen. 3   Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (内排肽）into the brain，which create positive responses in the body, including improved self-esteem. Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, suggests HELPGUIDE. 4_____  A dog is a great ice-breaker, avoiding awkward social situations and putting the teenager at ease with people he meets. The more confident the teen becomes when out and about with his clog, the more his self-esteem will improve.5_____ If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse, more extreme action may be required. In these cases, professional help should be sought and all treatment plans considered. Parents who suspect that their teen’s low self­esteem is a sign of a far more serious problem should ask a suitably qualified health professional for advice.

25、It was 1960. I was twenty. It was suggested that it was time I learned to drive. Driving skills were not considered_________then as they are now-people, especially young people, didn't automatically have cars._________, knowing how to drive could be useful. My father said he would_________me.

Easier said than done. After I had_________the gas pedal for the brake and almost crashed his car into a stone wall, this driving learning plan was quietly_________. No tears shed by me.

My next_________was in 1964. This time, the heroic would-be driving teacher was a very nice boyfriend. After three times-_________by me with delight and excitement, endured(忍受）by the nice boyfriend with heavy sweat and clenched teeth-he_________. Again, no_________shed. I didn't have enough money to__________a car, so why worry?

Jump thirteen years, to 1977.I had a life__________-Graeme-and a baby. We were living on a farm with some animals and birds. The animals__________Finn the Dog, a friendly Irish wolfhound. One day, Finn the Dog tried to jump a wire fence and got its back legs__________in the wire. Graeme went out with the wire clippers (剪子） to cut it loose, and Finn, in a__________, grabbed hold of the__________support item, which was Graeme's head. It did this with its teeth, as dogs have no hands. Graeme finished wire-clipping,__________Finn, and then drove himself to the hospital-twenty miles away-with blood pouring down.

“That's it,” I said. “I'm learning to drive.” This time, I hired a/an__________with nerves of steel. When I was__________those nerves, he chewed gum(口香糖）very fast. When I was doing well, the gum-chewing__________Finally, I got my license. I was pleased with myself.

For years, I had an accident-free record. And these days, I'm aiming my learning in other__________, such as driving a motorboat and chainsawing.

【1】

A．eager

B．simple

C．essential

D．usual

【2】

A．Besides

B．Therefore

C．Instead

D．Still

【3】

A．help

B．teach

C．assist

D．guide

【4】

A．replaced

B．mistaken

C．used

D．blamed

【5】

A．dropped

B．finished

C．done

D．banned

【6】

A．plan

B．crash

C．attempt

D．mistake

【7】

A．suffered

B．insisted

C．encouraged

D．enjoyed

【8】

A．carried on

B．gave out

C．carried out

D．gave up

【9】

A．tears

B．frowns

C．smiles

D．sweats

【10】

A．drive

B．own

C．start

D．provide

【11】

A．friend

B．partner

C．lesson

D．experience

【12】

A．attacked

B．bit

C．included

D．fed

【13】

A．caught

B．connected

C．fixed

D．broken

【14】

A．hurry

B．flash

C．rush

D．panic

【15】

A．greatest

B．strongest

C．nearest

D．easiest

【16】

A．recreated

B．reached

C．replaced

D．released

【17】

A．professional

B．professor

C．driver

D．assistant

【18】

A．examining

B．testing

C．checking

D．settling

【19】

A．slowed

B．fastened

C．quickened

D．began

【20】

A．attitudes

B．ways

C．directions

D．developments

26、Directions：Read the following passage.Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrate.Use your own words as far as possible.

Hacking our senses to boost learning power

Was your school noisy or peaceful？It might not seem important，but a growing body of research suggests that sounds can have an impact on learning，performance and creativity.There is certainly some well-established research to suggest that some noises can have a harmful effect on learning.Numerous studies over the past 15 years have found that children attending schools under the flight paths of large airports lag behind in their exam results.

But general noise seems to have an effect too. Bridget Shield，a professor of acoustics at London South Bank University，and Julie Dockrell，now at the Institute of Education，have been conducting studies on the effects of all sorts of noises，such as traffic and sirens，as well as noise generated by the children themselves.When they recreated those particular sounds in an experimental setting while children completed various cognitive tasks，they found a significant negative effect on exam scores.“Everything points to a harmful impact of the noise on children's performance，in numeracy（计算能力），in literacy，and in spelling，”says Shield.The noise seemed to have an especially harmful effect on children with special needs.

Shield says the sound of"babble"---the chatter of other children，is particularly distracting in the classroom.“People are very distracted by speech---particularly if it's understandable，but you're not involved in it."This phenomenon is also known as the irrelevant speech effect，she says，adding that“it's a very common finding in open-plan offices as well."

Whether background sounds are beneficial or not seems to depend on what kind of noise it is and the volume. In a series of studies published last year，Ravi Mehta from the College of Business at Illinois and colleagues tested people's creativity while exposed to a soundtrack made up of background noises---such as coffee-shop chatter and construction-site drilling---at different volumes.They found that people were more creative when the background noises were played at a medium level than when volume was low. Loud background noise，however，damaged their creativity.

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