泰州2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、You can keep the book for a further week provided that no one else 　　　　it.

A. understands B. requires

C. welcomes D. appreciates

2、Do you know which president of the USA _____slavery?

A.abolished B.destroyed C.damaged D.hurt

3、It worried her a bit _____ her hair was turning grey.

A.what B.that C.which D.while

4、— Does your father still smoke?

— No, he has succeeded in________ smoking for three years.

A．gives up

B．give up

C．giving up

D．gave up

5、When I read these definitions in the dictionary, I am repeatedly ________ to the basic words and learn how they are used to explain objects and ideas. Because of this, I can express myself more easily in English.

A．exposing

B．being exposed

C．to expose

D．exposed

6、I spent a fruitless ten minutes wandering around street, _____avoiding eye contact with passers-by.

A. narrowly   B. gradually

C. violently   D. desperately

7、—I wish I ________ the meeting.

—But you didn't.

A. attended  B. would attend  C. have attended  D. had attended

8、________you stick to it, you will surely succeed.

A．As long as

B．As far as

C．As soon as

D．As well as

9、We are not ready to go into production yet, for the new switch mechanism isn’t fully ______.

A．tried out   B．tested out

C．worked out   D．turned out

10、As far as I am concerned, the view that Mary ________the other day is ________.

A．put out, worth discussing

B．had put forward , worth discussing

C．had put out, worthy to be discussed

D．put forward, worthy to be discussed

11、He was still________ and could think clearly.

A.awake B.aware C.conscious D.confused

12、The poor boy   blind at the age of three.

A. turned   B. became

C. went   D. grew

13、It’s high time that you _____________ on your work at hand!

A. concentrate   B. would concentrate

C. concentrated   D. had concentrated

14、As a matter of fact, it was her diligence_______ motivated me to work together with her.

A．that

B．how

C．which

D．what

15、“Stop! Stop!” she called, but _________, for the music was too loud for her to be heard.

A．at ease

B．in vain

C．under control

D．without doubt

16、With everything needed________，the host declared the start of their wedding.

A. in the place   B. in place

C. taking place  D. out of place

17、The film Wolf Warrior 2, mainly _____ Africa, has made a miracle at the Chinese box office.

A. set off B. set out C. set up D. set in

18、A recent survey shows that the question ________ New Year’s Eve should be included in the three-day New Year’s holiday caused heated discussion among the Internet users.

A. that   B. how   C. where D. whether

19、I nervously threw a stick at the animal and it didn’t move. A deer . This thing just kept staring.

A．should be running away

B．would have run away

C．could run away

D．might well run away

20、Some insects ______ the color of their surroundings to protect themselves.

A. take in   B. take off   C. take on   D. take out

21、Finally, my thanks go to my tutor, who has offered a lot of suggestions and comments on my paper and ____ every page of my draft.

A. polished   B. quoted   C. approved   D. folded

22、The criminal was very cunning(狡猾). We have to make a   search of the forest so that he won’t escape again.

A. temporary   B. tentative   C. tense   D. thorough

23、He asked ______ for the computer.

A．did I pay how much

B．I paid how much

C．how much did I pay

D．how much I paid

24、No offence, but I want to say that the driver is not the one____ for the accident.

A. to be blamed   B. blamed   C. blaming   D. to blame

25、I had hoped that he would be able to _______ some light on the problem.

A．throw

B．turn

C．tell

D．trade

26、   D. Mike Miles hadn’t had a stable job in years. He bounced around from temporary agency to temporary agency, never sure when his last day would be. Sometimes, he lost a job with less than a day’s notice. This was not due to a poor work ethic (职业道德) - from arriving early to staying late, Miles said he did everything he could to leave good impressions on employers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the US. But because Miles had a criminal record, he was always cut loose when it was time to let staff go.

“It was like walking on eggshells. You just never knew when you’d be gone,” he said.

After his release from prison in 2007, Miles struggled to find stability – both mentally and financially. During this time, he lived in his mother’s house and she helped him raise his daughter. When his mom passed away two years later, Miles said he became more determined than ever to create a healthy environment for his family.

“I’m all she has, and she’s all I have,” he said. “I had to build a whole new relationship with my daughter, while building a whole new life for myself.”

It wasn’t until October 2015, nearly a decade after he got out of prison, that a cousin told Miles about a food company that hires people who have difficulty finding jobs.

Hoping this would clear up what felt like a thick cloud of uncertainty over his future, Miles submitted an application. He got an interview and soon after that, began his new job. His work involves everything from food production to maintenance (保存), not to mention it pays a livable wage of $15 an hour. He said it’s the best job he’s ever had.

Miles’ story is rare in Lancaster, where the poverty rate is around 30 percent – about double the national average. This figure annoyed Charlie Crystle, the co-founder and CEO of the company that gave Miles his job.

Crystle said he wanted to inspire other companies and entrepreneurs (企业家) to rethink their current practices and ignite（引发）conversations about minimum wage and employment opportunities for everyone, including ex-offenders (有犯罪前科的人).

Beyond providing employment and livable wages, the company also helps employees deal with the many challenges of reentry into society. This means anything from helping them find housing and health benefits to changing their schedules.

Miles is now saving for a house. “It doesn’t have to be a big house,” he said. “I just want to be stable.”

【1】Why did Miles change his occupation frequently?

A.He liked to try new things.

B.He never got asked to stay at jobs long as he had been in jail.

C.He was never able to find a job that he liked.

D.He is a person who is hard to please.

【2】Which is right according to the test?

A.About 15% of people all over the nation are under the poverty line.

B.The ex-offenders are always treated equally in society.

C.Miles is reluctant to do the job in the food company.

D.Miles’ mother died in 2009 because of lung cancer.

【3】What can we infer from the last three paragraphs?

A.Miles is not content with his current situation.

B.Miles cares more about a stable life than a big house.

C.The companies and entrepreneurs have agreed to increase the minimum wage level.

D.The local government will help ex-offenders find employment.

27、As with any house guests, indoor plants require a certain amount of basic, regular attention if they are going to feel at home. The first consideration when purchasing plants is to make reasonably sure that they are suitable for the condition in which they are going to be housed.

A general rule for most plants being brought indoors for the first time is to ensure that they have reasonable temperature of not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a position out of cold air, safe from pets and not exposed to strong sunlight.

Plants love company. When plants are growing together, they create an atmosphere of damp around themselves which is far more beneficial than hot dry conditions. A group of plants will also present a more pleasing picture and provide an opportunity for a creative arrangement. There is no secret to this. Just rely on your natural feeling for harmony.

Watering and feeding plants are probably the two areas of care that are the least well understood, but, again, if you follow a few simple rules, your plants should do well. Cold slightly warm water is therefore the answer. It is usually better to pour water on to the soil on the surface of the pot rather than put the water into the pot holder at the bottom. Avoid giving small amount of water at regular intervals- it is much better to wet the soil right through the pot in one go and then to allow it to dry noticeably before giving it a further watering.

The majority of indoor plants will be in active growth from March until October, and during this time, the established ones will benefit from regular feeding. This may mean feeding with a weak liquid fertilizer(肥料) at each watering or at intervals of a week or ten days with fertilizer at a standard strength. It is important, however, to ensure that plants are not fed when growth is inactive, when the soil in the pot is dry, or too soon after the plants has been potted up.

【1】In Paragraph 2, the author mainly tells us to___________.

A. buy plants that help clean indoor air

B. create a new environment with plants

C. put plants on the sunny side of the room

D. make sure of suitable conditions for plants

【2】What’s the benefit of plants growing together?

A. It provides owners good company.

B. It makes it convenient to look after them.

C. It helps the air around them slightly wet.

D. It allows owners to draw a pleasant picture.

【3】While watering the plants, what should we remember to do?

A. Use water that is a little warm.

B. Pour the water into the pot holder.

C. Give small amount of water at one time.

D. Consider further watering in wet weather.

【4】What is the best time to feed the plants?

A. When the soil is dry.

B. When the temperature is high.

C. When their growth is active.

D. When they have just been planted.

28、California has become the first U.S. state to approve plans to require newly built homes to include solar equipment.

The state’s Energy Commission voted 5-0 to approve the new rules, which are to take effect in 2020. The rules will cover most newly built residential buildings up to three stories high. The move is California’s latest step aimed at reaching renewable energy targets and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

California has set a goal of filling half of its electricity needs with renewable energy by 2030. Officials said they had reached 30 percent by the end of 2017. The state’s Governor, Jerry Brown, plans to hold an international climate meeting in September.

The Energy Commission said the cost of adding solar equipment to a single-family home would be about $9,500. But, the group added that homeowners would save at least $19,000 in energy costs over 30 years.

The rules were approved after getting widespread support from builders, utility companies and solar equipment manufacturers. Robert Raymer is the technical director for the California Building Industry Association. He says the action marks a step forward for the wider use of solar power in the U.S. “You can bet every other of the 49 states will be watching closely to see what happens,” he told the Associated Press. Solar companies praised the new requirements, which officials have said will likely raise demand for solar equipment in California by 10-15 percent. Tom Werner is head of California-based solar company SunPower. He told Reuters the decision was another example of California environmental policy becoming a model for other states to follow. The Solar Energy Industries Association called it a “historic decision for the state and the U.S.” It estimated the action would produce “huge economic and environmental benefits,” including bringing tens of billions of dollars into California.

California is already the nation’s number one market for solar equipment sales. At least 5 million homes in the state are estimated to currently use solar power.

【1】What is the purpose of the move?

A．To equip buildings with modern conveniences.

B．To advocate an environmentally-friendly style.

C．To promote the purchase of solar equipment.

D．To meet people’s increasing needs for energy.

【2】The individuals and associations referred to in paragraph 5 ________.

A．all made favorable comments on the new rules to take effect in 2020

B．all firmly believed such an example would be followed across America

C．doubted whether the new rules would be a win-win policy to them all

D．thought the approval marked the beginning of the use of solar energy

【3】What is the best title for the passage?

A．Approval from all walks of life of new rules

B．The Wide Use of Solar Energy in California

C．Policy to Encourage the Use of Solar Equipment

D．California to Require Solar Power for New Homes

29、Attention from strangers is nothing new to me. Questions about my height is the center of almost every public interaction. My friends say my height is just a physical quality and not a personality aspect. However, when I reflect on my life, I realize that my height has shaped my character in many ways and has helped to make me who I am.

I learned how to be kind. When I was younger, some parents in my neighborhood regarded me kind of dangerous because I was so much larger than other children of my age. I had to be extra welcoming and gentle simply to play with other children. Of course, now my coaches wish I weren’t quite so kind on the basketball court.

I learned the quality of not being too proud about myself. At 7 feet tall, everyone expects me to be an amazing basketball player. They come expecting to see Dirk Nowitzki, and instead they might see a performance more like Will Ferrell (successfully starred a professional basketball player). I have learned to be modest and to work even harder than my fellows to meet their (and my) expectations.

I developed a sense of lightheartedness. When people playfully make fun of my height, I laugh at myself too. On my first day of high school, a girl dropped her books in a busy hallway. I got down to her level and gathered some of her notebooks. As we both stood up, her eyes widened as I kept rising over her. Astonished, she dropped her books again. Embarrassed, we both laughed and picked up the books a second time.

All of these lessons have defined me. Looking back, I realize that through years of such experiences, I have become a confident, expressive person. Being a 7-footer is both a blessing and a curse (诅咒), but in the end, accepting who you are is the first step to happiness.

【1】Why does the author often draw attention from strangers?

A. He is interested in public interaction.   B. He has a unique personality.

C. He is physically strong.   D. He is extremely tall.

【2】When he was young, the author intended to be more friendly just to _____.

A. gain extra favor   B. play with other children

C. prove his kindness   D. please his coach

【3】It can be inferred from Para. 3 that _____.

A. Dirk Nowitzki was an awful basketball player

B. the author seldom disappointed his basketball fans

C. the author expected to make something better of himself

D. Will Ferrell was better at playing basketball than Dir Nowitzki

30、Who’d let a stranger stay with them? A lot of people, as you can see.

If ever any anxiety existed – and there is always a sense of anxiety when ________ into the unknown – it disappeared when my first host met me at the train station in Helsinki. Ari looked like my idea of a ________ Finn: tall, golden hair, and blue-eyed. However, Finns were also supposed to be ________ reserved. Ari was anything but. He was lively, _________ me a warm welcome and hiking with me to his apartment, _________ he showed me the sleeper sofa, served me tea, and also handed me a _________ with an instruction to come and go as I pleased. If this was what couch surfing was all about – ________ and welcome, then I had gotten off to an impressive start.

I quickly discovered one of the bitter-sweet aspects of couch surfing: having to say goodbye so soon _________ getting to know somebody. _________, I had miles to go before I slept, and so, after two days, I _________ to my train and the coastal city of Turku, where my next host, Juri, met me. Thin and wild-haired, Juri was the anti-Ari, but no less __________. He wanted to hang out and _________ a big part of his day to showing me around his city. In another city, a family of five received me like a long-lost _________, and chatted with me into the night. Now they are always asking when I will be _________.

As I boarded my next train for the north of the country, I began to think about this couch-surfing idea. What __________ these people to open their homes to strangers? I _______ that there was a burning curiosity, but also a wish to _________ to those in need and lend a hand to like-minded folks who might, at some level, _________ their own lives.   

Before I left for my Finland adventure a friend asked, “Aren’t you afraid?” I wasn’t sure of an ______ response then, but I am now: Of what? If couch surfing taught me anything, it’s this: Most people are good. Most people are generous. And there is a basic human tendency to __________.

【1】

A．sliding

B．stepping

C．falling

D．breaking

【2】

A．typical

B．actual

C．potential

D．tough

【3】

A．roughly

B．privately

C．professionally

D．famously

【4】

A．providing

B．containing

C．offering

D．delivering

【5】

A．there

B．where

C．when

D．what

【6】

A．letter

B．map

C．key

D．packet

【7】

A．trust

B．surprises

C．fantasy

D．delight

【8】

A．for

B．before

C．between

D．after

【9】

A．Thus

B．However

C．For example

D．In short

【10】

A．headed

B．appealed

C．transformed

D．preferred

【11】

A．generous

B．casual

C．cold

D．stubborn

【12】

A．exhausted

B．released

C．selected

D．devoted

【13】

A．traveler

B．teacher

C．relative

D．producer

【14】

A．over

B．back

C．away

D．free

【15】

A．instructed

B．advanced

C．caused

D．arranged

【16】

A．concluded

B．guaranteed

C．advocated

D．assessed

【17】

A．keep on

B．try out

C．come about

D．reach out

【18】

A．strengthen

B．enrich

C．guide

D．polish

【19】

A．original

B．creative

C．demanding

D．appropriate

【20】

A．win

B．unite

C．connect

D．change

31、课文填空

The bodies of people who had died in Pompei let impressions 【1】. As you walk, you will pass people 【2】 in their last hours of life. One person, sitting alone, looks like he is praying Another man, lying on his side, as if he is trying to get up. 【3】 for these once living statues.

32、假如你是学生李华，你的美国网友David想在假期来中国游玩，他尤其喜欢爬山，希望你给他提供一些旅游的建议。现根据下列的内容给他回信。

1.对他来中国表示欢迎；2.给出他在中国旅游的建议(参观地及原因)；3.欢迎他到你家来并一起爬山。

要求：

1.文中应包含所有要点；2.词数100左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear David,

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua