衡阳2025届高三毕业班第三次质量检测英语试题

1、You________so slowly. I just needed a few seconds to get used to your voice.

A．shouldn’t speak

B．couldn’t have spoken

C．don’t have to

D．needn’t have spoken

2、It is confirmed that a person can not be actually pleased if ___ he appreciates doing is ignored by the company as of no value.

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

3、We always keep  spare paper, in case we run out.

A.too much B.a number of C.plenty of D.a good many

4、--- _____you interrupt now? Can't you see I'm on the phone?

--- Sorry Sir, but it's urgent.

A. Must   B. Should

C. Can D. Would

5、No country in the world can ______ these problems alone, such as climate change, hunger and disease, etc. Therefore, all the countries should cooperate to get rid of them.

A.address B.cancel C.replace D.involve

6、What I finally believe is that it's of no importance ______ others think about you，and what matters most is the attitude of your own .

A.what B.how

C.that D.way

7、It is known that water is not an endless resource, ________ can it be made once more, so we should save and protect it.

A．so

B．as

C．thus

D．nor

8、Mary __________ up the toy car and let it run across the room.

A.worked B.walked C.washed D.wound

9、—The computer start. What’s the matter with it?

—Let me look. Well, the power was cut off just now.

A．shan’t

B．needn’t

C．won’t

D．mustn’t

10、— The rent of our flat will see a 20% rise this year?

— Yes. That’s ______ I have compromised with the flat owner.

A. what   B. where

C. how   D. when

11、________our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who enjoy the same hobbies, even if they live on the other side of the world.

A．However

B．Whatever

C．Wherever

D．Whichever

12、Giving up my job to go back to full-time education was a big __________, but now I know it was the best decision I ever made.

A.project B.commitment C.competition D.ambition

13、________ online payment is safe, people will be more likely to link their bank cards to WeChat.

A. Even though B. As though

C. Ever since  D. As long as

14、This restaurant has become popular for its wide ______ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.

A.production B.offer

C.range D.division

15、 What _ day! My car broke down on the high way and I was late for_____ work.

A. a; the B. a; /   C. the; / D. the; the

16、—It’s nearly a quarter to eight. Beth hasn’t turned up yet.

—She________ the time. Why don’t I call and see what happened?

A．shouldn’t have forgotten

B．might have forgotten

C．needn’t have forgotten

D．must have forgotten

17、How long do you think it is ______ the National Football Team of china can play in the World Cup Finals.

A.when B.before

C.since D.until

18、---Let’s go to the cinema this Sunday morning.

---I’d love to, but I ________ as a volunteer in my community then.

A. will work   B. have worked

C. will be working D. was working

19、The ancient historic site is extremely expensive to________, but the local government spends some money repairing it every three years.

A．preserve

B．deserve

C．appreciate

D．celebrate

20、_______by flowers and applause does not necessarily mean one is living a happy life.

A.Being accompanied B.Having accompanied

C.To be accompanied D.Accompanied

21、Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefer's mind when she turned 70 last year. She'd enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade. She didn't feel too old to travel.

Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question: Can you be too old to travel? The travel industry has already responded. Try renting a car in Europe, for example. In Croatia, Schaefer wouldn't be able to this year, because the maximum age is 70. Insurance companies require higher rates; tour operators limit certain activities. That feels like a " no" for many travelers.

Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling, but not only based on their age. It's their level of fitness, says Kirsten Veldman, a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog. She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on a Caribbean tour. "You can't expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care. " she says. "Tour guides don't have the time, skills, and knowledge for it. So, in this case, my advice is: he shouldn't have traveled with us in this situation. "

But some tour operators serve older travelers. For example, Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior members. “We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s. Some travel as a couple and some alone,” says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon. “We have no age limit.”

If you ask travel experts, they'll tell you that age is just a number. It's a question of physical, and to a certain extent, mental ability. "Many of our travelers are retired, focused on keeping their good health, and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect, "says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways, a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates tours. "Someone in their 40's may struggle more than someone in their 80s. "

【1】What is expected if Schaefer travels in Croatia this year?

A．She can rent a car to go around.

B．She has to pay more insurance fees.

C．She can join in all kinds of activities.

D．She will receive 24/7 medical care.

【2】What caused Veldman to disapprove of the 93-year-old's traveling?

A．His old age.

B．His lack of money.

C．His poor health.

D．His in sociable personality.

【3】What do we know about Grand Circle Travel?

A．It is a non-profit traveling organization.

B．It offers service to a wide range of travelers.

C．It has a history of more than seven decades.

D．Its main customers are senior travelers.

【4】What is the authors altitude towards traveling old?

A．Opposed.

B．Supportive.

C．Tolerant.

D．Objective.

22、Putting children in daycare helps working parents take their minds off childcare. 【1】

How daycare negatively affects children is related to many factors. One study has suggested that some children who spend long hours in daycare centers experience more stress than those who spend more time in a setting with a mother.

Another study has shown that children who are shy have a higher level of the hormone cortisol (皮质醇) which is released when an individual shows signs of stress. 【2】 And as a result the child may not mix well with the other children and the teachers at the daycare center, a situation that can cause stress.

Another negative impact of daycare is that there is less communication between a mother and her child. 【3】 So it is essential for a child to develop a deep bond with his or her mother, since this will lay the foundation for all the relationships he or she will form later on in life. Children who spend a lot of time with their mothers experience healthy social and emotional development, while long hours in daycare can disrupt this bonding. Children who lose out on precious mother-child bonding are observed to have behavioral problems as they grow older.

Children in daycare centers also feel unprotected compared to children at home. In a daycare center, when one caregiver attends to more than one child at the same time, she may not be able to look deeply into why a child is mixing well or not. 【4】 Another negative aspect of daycare is that children there are more likely to fall ill if they come in contact with sick children.

【5】 Well-maintained daycare centers contribute a great deal to the overall development of a child by providing a structured environment. Children become more social by interacting with other children of the same age, and learn new activities that are not always available if they are brought up only at home.

A．But daycare has its disadvantages.

B．Look for a daycare center that is well-maintained.

C．However, the advantages of daycare cannot be ignored.

D．This is because a shy child will not open up freely in public.

E．Babies become extremely attached to their primary caregivers.

F．In such cases, a child may become either completely quiet or aggressive.

G．You can cut the time in daycare centers by making alternative childcare arrangements.

23、   In the globalizing world, you're likely to receive some kind of encouragement to travel, study or work abroad. It may seem like you have a lot going on. As a result, you don't seriously consider these chances. Actually, you should think about them carefully, especially traveling abroad. 【1】

You'll get out of your comfort zone. At home, you interact with your family members, your neighbors or your good friends. 【2】 Traveling in a foreign country, with different people, who hold different values, takes all that familiarity and comfort away. It can be scary, but once you figure out you can connect with people despite differences, you become more competent.

【3】 As you overcome the obstacles（障碍）of figuring out how to use public transit in a foreign country, or asking for simple things in a grocery store, you are building up confidence in adapting in foreign situations. You realize that you can do things despite the obstacles and suddenly the obstacles seem more like welcomed challenges.

You'll develop cultural sensitivity. 【4】 This is because it can help us understand international issues and avoid conflicts. Therefore, it's important to look for underlying values that may explain a certain behavior to practise cultural sensitivity. When you travel abroad, you have the chances to observe different cultural values and traditions, which helps you to develop cultural sensitivity.

You'll adapt to globalization. With the Internet and social media, we are globalizing quickly. It is likely that you get a job that has you travel for business or make conference calls with international business partners. 【5】 Use the confidence and cultural sensitivity that traveling helps you develop to succeed.

A.You'll become more confident.

B.You'll become sensitive to challenges.

C.Here are some tips on traveling abroad.

D.You are comfortable in these familiar relationships.

E.Being culturally sensitive is vital in our globalizing world.

F.And there are enough reasons why you should choose to travel abroad.

G.In the business world, the experiences of traveling abroad can give you a competitive edge.

24、The protected lands of the National Parks are some of the most amazing destinations within the United States to view some spectacular pieces of nature. Many of these parks have fun family-friendly activities, making them great destinations for holidays and summer break.

Olympic National Park, WA

Olympic National Park is a great destination for families to explore the wild beauty. At this park, visitors will find beautiful beaches, a rain forest, mountains and more. Children will love the wild coastline, with amazing beaches, and a lot of fascinating sea life. The whole family will love the many hiking trails, the wild beauty of the beaches throughout the park, and the wildlife within the forest and mountains.

Yellowstone National Park, WY

Yellowstone National Park is the nation's first national park. Visitors can start at one of the Visitor Centers to learn about the abundant wildlife of Yellowstone. Children will love keeping an eye out for elk and bison while driving and hiking through the park.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC

Located on North Carolina's Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is an amazing destination for recreating, relaxing and much more. The seashore has many beautiful beaches for the whole family to explore and enjoy. Visitors can spend vacation time searching for shells, birding, kayaking, hiking and more. The Outer Banks are also an excellent spot to go windsurfing, especially on Hatteras Island.

Glacier National Park, MT

Glacier National Park was the tenth national park created in the nation. The park offers visitors the opportunity to explore the amazing wilderness of Montana, through biking, hiking, camping, backpacking, boating and more. The best time of year to visit is the early summer, the region is snowy in the winter and hot in the summer.

【1】What can you do in Olympic National Park?

A．Visit the park by car.

B．Go boating in the park.

C．Take a camp trip there.

D．Enjoy attractive sea life.

【2】Which national park has the longest history in America?

A．Olympic National Park.

B．Yellowstone National Park.

C．Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

D．Glacier National Park.

【3】What do Olympic National Park and Cape Hatteras National Seashore have in common?

A．Both have beautiful beaches.

B．Both offer bird-watching.

C．Both are in the same island.

D．Both provide windsurfing.

25、   As a single mother doing several jobs, I counted for every penny. ________ as I tried to be, the expense column topped out the income on my monthly budget.

Then one day, I discovered a game I could play to save some extra pennies. I ________ it my Cart Check game. Every time I shopped at the stores and then ________ my cart towards the checkout line, I would look through my ________. Was there something I could live without it? That T-shirt was only $4—a real bargain, ________ couldn’t l do without it? I took it back and ________ myself on saving $4.

As my son grew, we played the ________ together. We went up and down the aisles (通道) and ________ what we need. Then rolled to the checkout and did the Cart Check. My shampoo bottle wasn’t ________ empty yet. I could use it further with water for another week. A saving of $3.95.

Our Cart Check game helped us save each time we shopped and ________ our unnecessary spending. Gradually, we made it ________ those hard times, and I raised Chad to consider the ________ of saving. Were both still ________ about shopping, and we still use the Cart Check game ________ he visits me and we shop together.

After the Cart Check, I’ll ________ the amount I’ve saved and put that money in a special ________. By the end of the year, I should have a nice sum that I can use for Christmas ________. Or maybe I’ll give it to another single mom who’s ________ with expenses.

The Cart Check game will then not only help me leave a ________ legacy (遗产) for my son, but also help another mother ________ her budget and make it to the end of the month.

【1】A.Selfless B.Economical C.Generous D.Careless

【2】A.called B.shouted C.rang D.cried

【3】A.rolled B.lifted C.raised D.seized

【4】A.food B.fruits C.items D.clothes

【5】A.so B.and C.or D.but

【6】A.thanked B.admired C.congratulated D.scolded

【7】A.part B.trick C.game D.role

【8】A.selected B.carried C.moved D.scanned

【9】A.hardly B.completely C.frequently D.extremely

【10】A.sheltered B.ignored C.freed D.avoided

【11】A.across B.through C.in D.out

【12】A.harm B.amount C.importance D.profit

【13】A.careful B.casual C.anxious D.concerned

【14】A.wherever B.whenever C.however D.whatever

【15】A.take up B.set up C.put up D.add up

【16】A.bill B.account C.list D.note

【17】A.stores B.reports C.messages D.gifts

【18】A.shaking B.struggling C.passing D.surviving

【19】A.awful B.valueless C.precious D.reasonable

【20】A.balance B.cut C.tighten D.judge

26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

假设你是明启中学的学生王磊，你校准备开设名为《劳动与生活》或《机器人编程》的选修课程，并在校园网征求学生意见，请写一封邮件给校方，内容必须包括：

1．你感兴趣的课程；

2．你期望在这门课程中学到什么；

3. 为什么想学这些内容。