定西2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、The USA has a quarter of the leading 200 in the latest ranking of the world universities, _________ 30 of the universities are in the UK．

A．when   B．while C．where D．why

2、Owing to heavy traffic jams, many people would like to choose the train ______ driving.

A. in preference to   B. in addition to

C. in answer to D. in relation to

3、The young man is so ________ that he can make different pictures with sand.

A．common

B．positive

C．creative

D．formal

4、Going to the dentist's ________ not necessarily have to be ________ awful experience.

A．do; an

B．does; the

C．do; /

D．does; an

5、______, everyone present was amused by his adventure story in Africa.

A. Absurd as might it sound

B. As it might sound absurd

C. As absurd it might sound

D. Absurd as it might sound

6、Some of the members demanded to know why they had been kept _________ the true facts until they reached the present critical stage．

A．in view of   B．in honor of

C．in place of   D．in ignorance of

7、We do meet now and then, but not ________.

A. freely B. commonly

C. regularly   D. presently

8、It takes a long time to restore nature_______ it is damaged．

A． since   B． unless   C． once   D． until

9、______ the warning message, more lives would have been lost in the flood.

A．But for  B．Except for

C．Regardless of  D．Instead of

10、 Little _______ that the region was rich in natural resources about four decades ago.

A. we did know   B. knew we

C. did we know   D. we knew

11、There has been a recent ________ in the food service industry towards lower fat content and less salt.

A. track B. trick C. trend D. trial

12、The boy _____ loudly because he _____ his way in the jungle and thought he couldn’t go back home．

A． had cried；lost B． has cried；has lost

C． cried；had lost D． cried；has lost．

13、----I’m dead tired. I can’t walk any further, Jenny. ----_______, Tommy. You can do it.

A．No problem

B．Come on

C．No hurry

D．That’s OK

14、John fell asleep ______ he was listening to the music.

A．after B．before C．while

15、 She has been in   doctors describe as a vegetative （植物的） state for six years.

A. what   B. which C. that   D. how

16、It was 80 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic________ Zheng He had sailed to East Africa.

A．when

B．after

C．since

D．that

17、As the train was pulling out, the boy waved his hands to his parents on board ,with tears________down his cheek.

A．having rolled

B．rolled

C．to roll

D．rolling

18、— Doesn’t he lose heart even if the experiment hasn’t been working out?

— ________. Nothing defeats him.

A. It depends B. You bet

C. By no means   D. Not a little

19、The study shows that smoking may generate long-term stress, even if people feel it offers them ______ relief from tough situations.

A. temporary   B. original

C. primary   D. appropriate

20、—   Could you help me with my English after school?

— .

A．It’s a pleasure

B．With pleasure

C．You’re welcome

D．OK, I could

21、   The mind is a wonderful thing.It’s also excuse-making machine that frequently tries to convince us not to take action we know are good for us.If we hadn't learned about these excuses, or how to overcome them, we would never have succeeded in making these positive changes.

So why does the mind mess with us and make unreasonable excuses? Because the mind wants comfort, that's the reason.It’s afraid of discomfort, pressure and change.The mind is absorbed in its comfort zone, and anytime we try to stretch that zone too far, for too long, the mind tries desperately to get back to "ground zero" at any cost.These damaging excuses, such as "I can't do it", "It is too hard for me", "It’s too late now" and so on, are no strangers to our minds.

It seems too difficult at first, so you think you can't stick to the positive change you're making.This excuse can be countered (对抗）by looking at the fact that other people were no more capable than you thought you were.For example, my 60-year-old next-door neighbor finished running a marathon, so I told myself, "If she can do it, so can I !" Truth be told, the only person who tells you "I can't" is yourself.If you hear those words echoing in the back of your mind, tune them out.

I've witnessed people reinventing themselves at all ages 48-year-olds starting families, 57-year-olds graduating from college for the first time, 71-year-olds starting successful businesses, and so forth.

Another common excuse is that "I've already failed too much." If you break down, it's fine, because you are only human.Just don't stay down; take a rest, and then pick yourself up so you can go to where you'd rather be.As Winston Churchill said, "Success is never final; failure is never fatal .It is courage to continue that counts."

Some people feel like quitting when they have almost reached their goal, while others attain  goals through their efforts until the last second.So make some necessary adjustments to get rid of the bad habit of making excuses.Keep going! No excuses! Think, work, and climb, that's how you'll move your life forward.

【1】Why does our mind make excuses?

A.It tends to seek comforts rather than suffering.

B.It needs rest and relaxation .

C.It is preparing for the difficult times.

D.It is the way it tries to find a solution.

【2】What might "ground zero" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.The lowest spot. B.The safest place

C.The original place D.The proper position

【3】Knowing his neighbor finished the marathon made the author realize________.

A.completing a marathon was not too difficult

B.people often neglect their abilities

C.looking down upon the others is wrong

D.people shouldn't let negative thoughts step in their way

【4】For someone who fears failure, the author advises him to_______.

A.learn from those good examples

B.stop for a while and examine himself

C.try to adjust himself, and get back on his feet

D.look for new directions and keep trying

【5】What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A.To tell readers how to make a change.

B.To help readers develop a new view of life.

C.To encourage readers to leave their comfortable zone.

D.To tell readers to stop making excuses and keep fighting.

22、My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s bureau(衣橱)and picked out a wonderful skirt. “Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least eight or nine years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion. ” Well, I guess this is the occasion.

He took the skirt from me and put it on the bed. His hands touched the soft material for a moment, and then he shut the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”

I’m still thinking about his words, and they’ve changed my attitude to life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time on committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experience to enjoy, not suffer. I’m trying to recognize these moments now and treasure them.

“Some day” and “one of these days” are being lost from my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now. I’m not sure what my sister would have done if she had known she wouldn’t have tomorrow.

I think she would have called family members and a few close friends. She might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend her fences for past things. I think she would have gone out for a Chinese dinner, her favorite food.

If I knew that my hours were limited, those little things left undone would make me angry. Angry because I put off seeing good friends whom I was going to get in touch with some day. Angry and sorry because I didn’t tell my husband and daughter often enough how much I truly love them.

I’m trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath truly…, is a gift worth cherishing.

【1】What kind of person do you think Jan is?

A. Mean and conservative.

B. Active and confident.

C. Economical and introvert(内向).

D. Indifferent and distant.

【2】Which of the following is not the writer’s attitude to life?

A. Spending more time staying with the family.

B. Enjoying life and valuing every day.

C. Attending social activities as often as possible.

D. Trying to get along well with friends.

【3】Which of the following can best explain the underlined expression “mend her fences for past”?

A. Break her word.

B. Try to be friendly again with someone.

C. Give up her point of view.

D. Keep her promise.

【4】What can be inferred from the passage?

A. People are advised to treasure every day and the meaning of life.

B. People are encouraged to be hard on themselves for a bright life.

C. People are told to get rid of being angry and sorry in life.

D. People are persuaded to care for themselves more than others.

23、For years, doctors have given blood to patients who need it to survive. These “transfusions” (输血) usually involve giving red blood cells to patients. Red blood cells do an important job: they take oxygen from the lungs and spread it through the body. People who suffer from some diseases need extra red blood cells to remain healthy.

The blood used in transfusions comes from people who donate blood. Since our bodies are always making more red blood cells, donating blood doesn’t cause problems for the person giving it. There is a constant demand for blood transfusions, and there are often shortages.

For the first time ever, scientists’ are testing red blood cells grown in a laboratory on human volunteers. The new trial is being carried out in the United Kingdom. The project is being run by the National Health Service’s Blood and Transplant unit and the University of Bristol, along with other universities.

What’s new in the experiment is that people are being given red blood cells that were created in a laboratory. The scientists used stem cells(干细胞) from a blood sample to grow billions of brand new red blood cells. The new red blood cells can be adjusted for people with different blood types. Also, the red blood cells created are brand new, meaning they last longer.

To test the safety of the lab—grown red blood cells, researchers have given a couple of teaspoon of lab—created blood to two healthy people. Both people seem to be doing just fine after the transfusions. In all, the red blood cells from the lab will be tested on 10 people, and compared to normal transfusions.

The new process isn’t expected to replace normal blood transfusions, which will remain hugely important. Growing red blood cells in a lab is extremely expensive. And a lot of work and testing still needs to be done. But if it’s successful, in the future the process could make life much easier for patients who often need transfusions—even those with rare blood types.

【1】Why do the scientists grow new red blood cells in laboratory?

A．Because the donated blood is unsafe.

B．Because it is hard to get donated blood.

C．Because there isn’t always enough blood.

D．Because more patients need blood to survive.

【2】What is the feature of the lab-grown red blood cells?

A．They can be used flexibly.

B．They can be kept alive for ever.

C．Their production cost is low.

D．They can be easier for transfusion.

【3】What is the attitude of the author towards the process of the tests?

A．Objective.

B．Doubtful.

C．Negative.

D．Positive.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A．Scientists test blood grown in a laboratory

B．New red blood cells shine lights on patients

C．Lab-created blood will replace donated blood

D．The shortages of blood will be gone for ever

24、   When my husband and I moved back to the United States years ago, we had been living an adventurous life on a boat overseas. We moved to Maine and fell in love with a piece of land. It came with a huge farmhouse much larger than we needed. We went rapidly from living in an extremely small space on the water with only two bags to a life on land as a family of four in a big house jammed with stuff.

How did we end up with so much stuff? We just didn't see things piling up so quickly. It's an embarrassment of riches. It's an overabundance. And it's burying us.

A couple of weeks ago, going through a pile of books I’d organized, I found my late mother's now-twenty-year-old copy of “Simplify Your Life" by Elaine St. James. I’d read it a number of times, adding my own penciled notes and folding down more pages.

Wondering if St. James wrote other books on the topic, I began an Internet search that led me deeper and deeper into simplicity, and a concept that was new to me, zero waste. I sensed that what was missing from our life, from our home, was emptiness. My house can't breathe, it's no wonder I feel like I can't either.

Now, my husband and I have undertaken an experiment that we hope will lead to a major lifestyle shift for our whole family. I first started to declutter and downsize by cleaning my kitchen. I emptied out my cupboards and drawers. I put everything needed on our dining-room table. Everything else went into a huge bin for sale. My drawers are beautiful now and I’m content to take this step.

Like any new beginning, there are hesitations. But in a few months, we will move into a new house less than half the size of the one we have. Can my two kids adjust to the idea of reducing their two separate rooms to one small shared bedroom with just a few toys? I can see I'm still thinking about what I will lose. But what I hope becomes clearer is what we will gain by letting go.

【1】How did the author feel about the life back to the United States?

A.She enjoyed the new spacious house.

B.She loved the abundance of materials.

C.She complained about owning too much.

D.She desired a much richer life.

【2】Why did the author mention Elaine St. James and her book?

A.To show what a great influence James had on her.

B.To advise more people to read James's book.

C.To indicate how her late mother liked reading.

D.To explain why a simple life counts to everyone.

【3】What does the underlined word “declutter" mean in Para 5?

A.recover B.remove

C.prepare D.escape

【4】What is the author doing according to the last paragraph?

A.Persuading her kids to live simply.

B.Reflecting her hesitations about letting go.

C.Questioning her sudden change on life.

D.Missing her life on the boat.

25、Agnes Lloyd’s 70th birthday came, but the day went normally. Her husband _______ many years ago. She had not heard from her children for a long time, which was _______.

The last bell of the day rang. She picked up her _______ and walked towards her car planning to buy herself a chocolate dessert although her doctors don’t _______ it for her age. But who cares? It was her birthday, and she _______ it.

The thought made her smile as she _______ her car when a sudden “MRS. LLOYD!” _______ her. Agnes dropped her purse onto the ground. She looked around and was _______ by what she saw.

Her students were standing there carrying birthday signs. She hadn’t _______ they had prepared such a surprise for her. Her student Christian came over, picking up her purse, and ________ her to the rest as they all started singing Happy Birthday.

As the song continued, tears ________ in her eyes. As they finished the song, small pieces of coloured paper began flying all over the place ________. But that wasn’t the best part.

Some of the students parted and her three children stepped out holding a birthday cake with two ________ that formed the number 70. “Happy birthday. Mom!” They exclaimed together, and that’s when Agnes lost her ________ for the first time.

Don’t forget your parents, ________ your life gets busy. We need to act and remind them that they are loved.

【1】

A．showed up

B．set out

C．fell ill

D．passed away

【2】

A．worrying

B．depressing

C．surprising

D．puzzling

【3】

A．purse

B．book

C．chair

D．food

【4】

A．recognize

B．admire

C．demand

D．recommend

【5】

A．promised

B．ignored

C．deserved

D．permitted

【6】

A．approached

B．discovered

C．started

D．touched

【7】

A．moved

B．frightened

C．delighted

D．satisfied

【8】

A．disturbed

B．inspired

C．amused

D．shocked

【9】

A．mentioned

B．realized

C．doubted

D．admitted

【10】

A．followed

B．invited

C．guided

D．introduced

【11】

A．gathered

B．dried

C．disappeared

D．remained

【12】

A．gradually

B．frequently

C．secretly

D．suddenly

【13】

A．presents

B．flowers

C．candles

D．cards

【14】

A．strength

B．enthusiasm

C．calmness

D．interest

【15】

A．as if

B．even if

C．so that

D．now that

26、假定你是晨光中学的李津，看到校报的英文专栏刊登了一则消息：来自英国的交换生Johnson正在寻找“接待家庭”，你很感兴趣。请你用英文给校报写一封申请信。

内容包括：

（1）自我介绍；

（2）家庭条件及个人优势；

（3）安排英国朋友参加的活动。

注意：(1) 词数不少于100词；(2) 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：接待家庭 host family

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