河北省秦皇岛中学2025年高三英语第一学期期末达标测试试题.doc

河北省秦皇岛中学2025年高三英语第一学期期末达标测试试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．Careers Advice service is only available to people on day-time courses.
A．to study B．study
C．studied D．studying
2．___________ and they will finish off the challenging job.
A．In a week B．A week later C．After a week D．Another week
3．________ your generous help, I do believe I have a better understanding of your country and culture.
A．But for B．Out of
C．Thanks to D．As to
4．Nobody knows why the boy can tell what’s written on the paper in another room without looking at it. It really _______ explanation.
A．prevents B．challenges C．interrupts D．confuses
5．— I am worn out. — Me too, all work and no play. So it’s time to ________.
A．burn the midnight oil B．push the limits
C．go with the flow D．call it a day
6．You ________ have booked the tickets in advance; there were plenty left.
A．needn’t B．can’t
C．shouldn’t D．mustn’t
7．---Mr. Johnson has been chosen as the manager of the sales department.
---___________ he was so excited this morning.
A．No chance B．No way
C．Not possible D．No wonder
8．Good food，good sleep，no exercise．That's he gained weight．
A．how B．when C．what D．whether
9．________ and open to various interpretations, the terms of the new proposal need improving based on the interests of both sides.
A．Accessible B．Apparent
C．Ambiguous D．Aggressive
10．________ 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
11．A fireworks display was organized ________ the Queen’s birthday.
A．to mark B．marked
C．having marked D．being marked
12．— When did Tom come to Qingdao？
— It was in July，2006 and he a trip in China with his parents at that
time.
A．would take B．had taken C．was taking D．had been taking
13．Now the world’s attention ________ the stocking markets, as they have great influence on the world’s economy.
A．is fixing on B．is being fixed on
C．has fixed on D．had been fixed on
14．______ to success can’t defeat us. Instead, they can only make us stronger.
A．Attempts B．Barriers
C．Contributions D．Access
15．______ a book in front of your face, you’ll feel the air moving against your face.
A．Waved B．Wave
C．To wave D．Waving
16．Since the match is over, we can ____by travelling and stop thinking about basketball.
A．dive in B．switch off
C．pull out D．split up
17．The farmers are in bad need of rain,but a (an) large amount of rainfall will cause Floods.
A．Eventually B．constantly C．gradually D．extremely
18．Jane is not good at sports，but when it to cooking，she’s excellent．
A．happens B．comes C．does D．occurs
19．Frank studied _____English language in London for four years, so he gets ____ good knowledge of London.
A．a; the B．/ ; /
C．/ ; a D．the; a
20．Had Mary not been hurt in the car accident, ________ the next week’s marathon.
A．she would run B．she would have run
C．she will run D．she must have run
第二部分 阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
21．（6分） Everything about nuclear energy seems terrifically big: the cost, construction and decommissioning—and the fears of something going badly wrong.
The future, however may well be much smaller. Dozens of companies are working on a new generation of reactors that, they promise, can deliver nuclear power at lower cost and reduced risk.
These small-scale plants will on average generate between 50MW and 300MW of power compared with the 1,000MW-plus from a conventional reactor. They will draw on modular manufacturing techniques that will reduce construction risk, which has plagued larger-scale projects. Supporters believe these advanced modular reactors (AMRs)—most of which will not be commercial until the 2030s—are critical if atomic power is to compete against the rapidly falling costs of solar and wind.
“The physics hasn’t changed. It’s about much cleverer design that offers much-needed flexibility in terms of operation,” said Tim Stone, long-term industry adviser and chairman of Nuclear risk Insurers, which insures nuclear sites in the UK.
Since the Fukushima meltdown in Japan in 2011, safety fears have threatened nuclear power. But the biggest obstacle today is economic. In western Europe, just three plants are under construction: in the UK at Hinkley point C in Somerset; at Flamanville in France; and at Olkiluoto in Finland. All involve the European Pressurized Reactor technology of EDF that will be used at Hinkley Point. All are running years late and over budget. In the US, the first two nuclear projects under way for the past 30 years are also blowing through cost estimates.
The UK, which opened the world’s first commercial nuclear reactor in 1956, is one of the few western nations committed to renewing its ageing fleet to ensure energy security and meet tough carbon reduction targets. It is seen as a proving ground, by many in the industry, of nuclear power’s ability to restore confidence.
However, the country’s agreement with EDF to build two units at Hinkley Point—which together will generate 3.2GW of electricity—has come under severe criticism over its cost. The government is looking at different funding models but said it still sees nuclear power as vital to the country’s future energy mix. Small reactors, it believes, have the potential to generate much-needed power from the 2030s.
A nuclear sector deal, unveiled last month, promised up to ￡56m in funding for research and development into AMRs and attracted interest of start-ups from around the world. The government hopes the funding will give the UK a lead in the global race to develop these technologies, helping to provide energy security while also creating a multibillion-dollar export market for British engineering companies.
1、Which of the following is true about the advanced modular reactors (AMRs)?
A．AMRs produce more power than traditional reactors
B．Small in scale, AMRs rose more safety risks
C．So far, most AMRs have not been put into use yet
D．Governments prefer energy of solar and wind to that of AMRs
2、In paragraph 5, the author mentions the plants in Western Europe and the US to ________.
A．prove that nuclear power has been threatened by safety concern.
B．show that the construction of nuclear power plants cost more that the budget available.
C．indicate the construction of nuclear plants are slow in speed.
D．point out that most power plants have adopted the latest nuclear technology.
3、What can be inferred from the passage?
A．Some people have lost confidence in the development of nuclear plants
B．The UK government seeks to reduce the negative impact of nuclear power on its economy.
C．The plan to build two power plants in Hinkley Point has been deserted
D．a kind costs for small modular reactors would be higher relative to large nuclear reactors.
4、Which of the following can serve as the best title of this passage?
A．Britain counts on nuclear energy to keep lights on
B．Traditional nuclear plants boom with mini reactors
C．Nuclear’s share of power generation remain stead
D．Nuclear power looks to shrink its way to success
22．（8分）Exactly five years ago, on New Year’s Eve, I was invited to a children’s ball by a man high up in the business world, who had his connections, his circle of acquaintances, and his close friends. So it seemed as though the children’s ball was merely an excuse for the parents to come together and discuss matters of interest to themselves, quite innocently and casually.
I was an outsider, and, as I had no special matters to air, I was able to spend the evening independently of the others. There was another gentleman present who like me had just stumbled upon (偶然发现) this affair of domestic happiness. He was the first to attract my attention. His appearance was not that of a man of noble birth. He was tall, rather thin, very serious, and well dressed. Obviously he had no heart for the family celebration. The instant he went off into a corner by himself the smile disappeared from his face, and his thick dark brows knitted into a frown(皱眉). He knew no one except the host and showed every sign of being bored to death, though bravely keeping the role of thorough enjoyment to the end. Later I learned that he was a provincial, had come to the capital on some important business, had brought a letter of recommendation to our host, and our host had taken him under his protection, not at all with love. It was merely out of politeness that he had invited him to the children’s ball.
They did not play cards with him. They did not offer him cigars. No one entered into conversation with him. Possibly they recognized the bird by its feathers from a distance. Thus, my gentleman, not knowing what to do with his hands, was compelled(迫使) to spend the evening stroking (抚摸) his whiskers(胡须). His whiskers were really fine, but he stroked them so eagerly that one got the feeling that the whiskers had come into the world first and afterwards the man in order to stroke them.
1、According to the author, the real purpose of the children ball was that ______.
A．the parents wanted to make their children happy
B．the parents had a chance to meet and socialize
C．the host hoped to make the guests happy
D．the host wanted to give a welcome to an important guest
2、The gentleman was unhappy because ______.
A．he was one of the poor relatives of the host
B．he was from the countryside
C．he was trying to do some business with the host
D．he was not really welcome in the ball
3、The gentleman touched his whiskers eagerly just because ______.
A．he liked his whiskers very much B．he had the habit of doing so
C．he was embarrassed in the ball D．he felt uneasy wearing whiskers
4、When the author was telling the story, he was ______.
A．humorous B．serious
C．joking D．doubtful
23．（8分）A scientist who developed a way to calculate how much water is used in the production of anything from a cup of coffee to a hamburger was awarded the 2008 Stockholm.Water Prize.
Professor John Anthony Allan of the University of London in Britain won the award for introducing the idea of “virtual water（虚拟水）”,a calculation method that has changed the nature of trade policy and research.
Allan has written seven books and published more than 100 papers.
The Stockholm International Water Institute said this idea is now embedded（埋藏）in the production of foods and industrial products.The institute said Allan's work had made a big effect on global trade policy and research, especially in water-scarce（缺水的）regions.
“The improved understanding of trade and water management issues on local,regional and global scales are of the highest value for the successful and sustainable（可持续的）use of water resources,”it said.
“People do not only use water when they drink it or take a shower,”the institute said.“Behind the morning cup of coffee,there are 140 liters of water that was used to grow,produce,package and ship the beans.”That is about as much water as a person in England uses on average for all daily drinking and household needs.
"For a single hamburger,about 2,400 liters of water are needed.In the USA,the average person uses nearly 7,000 liters of virtual water every day."It said that was more than three times the average use of a Chinese person.
1、Allan was awarded the prize because______.
A．he wrote seven books on trade policy
B．he published more than 100 papers on water management
C．lie found a new kind of water in water-scarce areas
D．he came up with the idea of virtual water
2、Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．The average American uses about 7,000 liters of water a day.
B．The average Chinese uses nearly 2,300 liters of virtual water a day.
C．An Englishman usually drinks about 140 liters of coffee a day.
D．A hamburger usually contains about 2,400 liters of water.
3、What do we learn about John Anthony Allan from the passage? .
A．He won the 2008 Nobel Prize.
B．He has written over 100 books.
C．He works at the University of London.
D．He lives in the USA．
4、What effect does the idea of virtual water have?
A．It helps us realize the importance of trade.
B．It helps people do successful business.
C．It helps us make use of water scientifically.
D．It tells us how much water we use a day.
24．（8分）OPENINGS AND PREVIEWS
Antlia Pneumatica
In a new play by Anne Washburn, directed by Ken Rus Schmoll, a group of estranged friends gather at a Texas farm house to bury one of their peers. (Peter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St. 212-279-4200. In previews.)
Bright Star
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell wrote this bluegrass-and-Americana musical, in which a magazine editor meets a soldier returning from the Second World War. Walter Bobbie directs. (Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews.)
The Crucible
Ivo van Hove directs Arthur Miller’s classic drama about the Salem witch trials, starring Saoirse Ronan, Ben Whishaw, Ciaran Hinds, and Sophie Okonedo. (Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews.)
Dry Powder
John Krasinski, Claire Danes, and Hank Azaria star in Sarah Burgess’s play, in which an executive at a private-equity firm (私人股本公司) tries to rebound from a P.R. disaster. Thomas Kail directs. (Public, 425 Lafayette St. 212-967-7555. In previews. Opens Oct. 28, 2017)
The Father
Frank Langella stars in a play by the French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Doug Hughes for Manhattan Theatre Club, about an eighty-year-old man who is losing his grip on his own life story. (Samuel J. Friedman, 261 W. 47th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin Oct. 28, 2017)
1、If you’re interested in American music, where can you get entertained?
A．Peter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St. B．Cort, 138 W. 48th St.
C．Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. D．Public, 425 Lafayette St.
2、If you want to preview a play now, which of the following is not available?
A．Bright Star B．The Crucible
C．Dry Powder D．The Father
3、The author’s purpose of writing the passage is to ________ .
A．inform B．entertain
C．persuade D．describ
25．（10分）When we think about endangered species, we typically think of mammals such as whales, tigers or pandas. But the over 5, 500 of mammal species on Earth is a relatively poor number—and it pales in comparison with bacteria, of which there are at least a million different species.
Despite their vast numbers, little research has been done to understand the impact that modern human practices have on these tiny organisms（生物）, which have an important influence on many aspects of our lives.
There are also reasons for concern over the way humans are affecting bacterial species, and in many cases we are causing the same type of problems that affect larger organisms. Bacterial population structures are definitely changing, and bacterial