2026届河南省濮阳市高三英语第一学期期末考试试题.doc

2026届河南省濮阳市高三英语第一学期期末考试试题
考生须知：
1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。
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3．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．In contrast with the liberal social climate of the present, traditions in the past were relatively ______.
A．competitive B．comprehensive
C．creative D．conservative
2．Most spending that results in debt is like a drug: a quick hit of pleasure that ______, only to drag you down for years to come.
A．takes off B．wears off C．sets off D．shows off
3．My sister ______ the baby while I’m at yoga.
A．arranges B．minds C．assesses
4．---Alan seems a lot taller than when I last saw him.
---He . He’s grown a foot since you saw him in Shanghai.
A．is B．will be
C．has been D．was
5．—I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.
— .
A．I really envy you B．Glad to hear that
C．Sounds great D．Take it easy
6． volleyball is her main focus, she is also great at basketball.
A．Since B．Once
C．Unless D．While
7．A problem has occurred we should develop innovative thinking abilities in the classrooms by giving students opportunities to generate new ideas.
A．what B．where
C．whether D．that
8．Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama, Nirvana in Fire, Hu Ge would ________ and actively seek new roles.
A．make a mountain out of a molehill
B．have too many irons in the fire
C．strike while the iron is hot
D．D．put the cart before the horse
9．The explosion in the chemical plant ______ avoided had the county authorities, aiming too much at short-term interests, performed their duties from the beginning.
A．should be B．might be C．must have been D．could have been
10．Advertising often functions as an indicator for ______ society considers to be socially acceptable and desirable at the time.
A．what B．whether
C．how D．which
11．—What do you think of Putin?
—He is an outstanding leader who _______his reputation.
A．looks out for B．comes up with
C．lives up to D．looks forward to
12．After nine years working to protect Siberian tigers, Yang Jun _____ his efforts recognized at the annual award ceremony in Beijing where he was named a "wildlife protector".
A．had B．had had
C．has had D．has
13．The expert points out the phenomenon that cream goes bad faster than butter______ its structure rather than its chemical composition.
A．lives up to B．gets down to
C．comes down to D．stands up to
14．Scientists have many theories about how the universe into being.
A．came B．was coming C．had come D．would come
15．We ______ be careful with the words we say when we are angry.
A．may B．can C．might D．should
16．This kind of gel pen which ______ smoothly is quite popular with students.
A．is written B．is writing C．wrote D．writes
17．People tend to love agricultural products ________ without the use of fertilizers, pesticides or chemical additives.
A．growing B．grown
C．being grown D．having been grown
18．It was announced that only when the fire was under control __________to return to their homes.
A．the residents would be permitted
B．had the residents been permitted
C．would the residents be permitted
D．the residents had been permitted
19．I am always delighted when receiving your invitation, ______ the party on June 9th after the national college entrance examination, I shall be pleased to attend.
A．On account of B．With regard to
C．In response to D．In view of
20．Whether something is alive or dead is a crucial ______ and it is one that children have no difficulty understanding by the age of five.
A．declaration B．distinction C．division D．distribution
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） The Great Wall, China
Stretching over 21,000 kilometers, the Great Wall was built to prevent invasions and has a history of more than 2,000 years. UNESCO in February 2019 calls it an absolute masterpiece, not only because of the ambitious character of the undertaking but also the perfection of its construction.”
But perfection isn’t protection. 51.2 percent of the Great Wall had either already disappeared or is at a significant risk of disappearing. Besides for wind and rain erosion, the main reasons for the destruction of the Great Wall are human factors such as tourism, construction, human contact and so on.
Pamukkale，Turkey
Pamukkale, which means “cotton castle” in Turkish, is famous for its shining white calcite terraces (方解石阶地)with warm and mineral-rich waters overrun.
Before being listed as a World Heritage Site in 1988, Pamukkale had been severely damaged by human activities. People used hot spring water to fill swimming pools, some visitors stood on the rocks and some even bathed in the hot springs with soap and shampoo. To protect the terraces, the Turkish government has decided to pull down the hotels and require all tourists to visit this site barefoot.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Home to 400 types of coral and 1,500 species of fish, the Great Barrier Reef draws visitors to Australia from all over the world.
However, the Great Barrier Reef is expected to suffer from increasingly frequent bleaching events, cases in which corals turn white and may die, according to a UNESCO report. The heat waves caused by global warming have killed half of the coral here in the two years, according to a CNN report. Pollution from industry developments and harmful fishing practices are also big concerns.
The Dead Sea, Jordan
At 423 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is 10 times saltier than the ocean, meaning that the water is so dense, even tourists who can9t swim will be able to float.
But the seaside resorts built in the 1980s now sit kilometers away from the water’s edge, which has lost half of its surface area in the past 40 years. The damage is irreversible due to the nature of the mineral industry and the type of agricultural use that has drained the water.
1、Which are you required to visit without shoes?
A．The Great Wall, China.
B．Pamukkale, Turkey.
C．Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
D．The Dead Sea, Jordan.
2、Which of the following statements is true?
A．Main reasons for the destruction of the Great Wall come from wind and rain erosion.
B．Pamukkale was damaged by human activities after 1988.
C．Pollution and the heat waves caused by global warming kill much coral in the Great Barrier Reef.
D．Half of the Dead Sea surface area has disappeared in the past two decades.
3、What do the above spots have in common?
A．They are all famous endangered natural spots.
B．They’re damaged only from human activities.
C．They all draw the attention of the governments.
D．They’re all seriously damaged.
22．（8分）“I wish we hadn’t come on this trip!” Jeff’s voice echoed across the narrow canyon. His father stopped, breathing heavily. “this is hard on you, but you’ve got to come through with courage!” He gently placed his hand on the boy’s shoulder. “Now. I don’t know if I can make it without stopping every so often. You’re young. but you are strong and fast. Do you remember the way back from here to the road, if you had to go alone?”
Jeff flashed back to the painful scene of Mark, his seventeen-year-old brother at their campsite. He was bitten by a snake yesterday. This morning he couldn’t move, and the pain got worse. He needed medical attention right away. They had left their phone in the car, and it must have been out of power by then. Leaving Mark at the campsite and seeking help was their only choice. “Jeff, could you do it?” Jeff looked to the end of the canyon, several miles away, He nodded and a plan began to take hold in his mind. “What is the name of that little town we stopped, Dad?” there must be a hospital there.
“Flint. We parked at the side of the road a few miles out of Flint.” Jeff nodded. Then they continued climbing. Stone by stone, they made their way up the canyon. Gradually, Jeff’s father grew smaller and smaller in the distance. Jeff waved to him and then climbed toward the road. Two hours later, he finally reached the road and struggled toward the town, almost exhausted.
“Can’t stop,” he though. Mark’s in big trouble. Keep going.” Suddenly, he saw a truck heading toward him. “Hey, mister!” he shouted, waving both arms. He began to jog toward the truck, and then broke into a full-speed run.
His chest was burning with every breath when the truck driver stopped by him. Jeff explained breathlessly. The driver reached for his cellphone as soon as he heard about Mark. “Better get the helicopter in there,” he said immediately. But Jeff wasn’t sure about that because everything got unclear and then went black and quiet.
Hours later, Jeff opened his eyes to find his father on a chair nearby. “You’re a hero, son,” his father said with a smile. “You had the helicopter sent into the canyon after Mark. I can’t tell you how happy I was when I saw it overhead. They got him to the hospital. He’s going to be fine soon. I’m so proud of you!”
1、Why did Jeff and his father climb up the canyon?
A．They were searching for their campsite
B．They were doing physical exercise
C．They were meeting Jeff’s brother
D．They were going for rescue
2、What happened to Mark?
A．He lost his way
B．He was bitten by a snake
C．He was hit by a truck
D．He lost his phone
3、Why did Jeff’s father let him go alone?
A．Jeff knew the way better
B．Jeff w as faster than him
C．Jeff needed more exercise
D．Jeff preferred going by himself
4、What can be the best words to describe Jeff?
A．Determined and caring
B．Cautious and sensitive
C．Humorous and ambitious
D．Generous and kind
23．（8分）I visited Copenhagen for the first time last Easter. As a student，I’m always strapped for cash，so I assumed I could only afford to breathe the air — but luckily everything about Copenhagen is breathtaking.
I was staying in an Airbnb, and rented a bike so I could cover more ground. One of the first places I visited was the Rundetaarn, or “round tower” built in the 17th century as an astronomical observatory. It has an equestrian staircase (a wide set of stairs big enough for horses to use) that went on and on. As I was going up, I stopped to visit the tower’s library hall. At the top, there’s a glass platform that gives a view 80-foot straight down, as well as a bell loft. Luckily, the views over Copenhagen from the top were well worth the climb.
After coming down, I hiked up to the Kastellet Fortress to see the famous Little Mermaid statue. Taking a photo with her was almost impossible with all the tourists crowding around—but sitting there and hearing the lapping waves of the deep blue Baltic Sea, waiting for the sun to set, was an unforgettable and calming experience.
The next day, I visited the Glyptotek art museum, exploring the grand exhibits. I looked into the marble eyes of many Roman gods, and walked down dimly lit staircases to see mummies from Egypt.
Before I unwillingly boarded the train back to the airport, I told myself that I must visit again—to experience the thrills of Tivoli Gardens, try more of the street food and everything else from this amazing city.
1、Why did the author rent a bike?
A．Because she loved to ride a bike.
B．Because she didn’t afford to rent a car.
C．Because she found nowhere to rent other vehicles.
D．Because she wanted to see as many attractions as possible.
2、What did the author find difficult at the Kastellet Fortress?
A．Finding a sitting place.
B．Waiting for the sun to set.
C．Listening to the sound of waves.
D．Having a photo taken with a statue.
3、Which of the following didn’t the author visit?
A．Rundetaarn. B．Tivoli Gardens.
C．Glyptotek art museum. D．Little Mermaid Statue.
4、What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To remember a holiday.
B．To introduce a new attraction.
C．To share her travel experience.
D．To show her love of Copenhagen.
24．（8分） Even when you’re extremely busy, you aren’t using your time with 100% efficiency. There are gaps in everyone’s schedule where they aren’t doing anything important. Even if your schedule has no gaps, there is probably lots of time where you aren’t working as fast or as effectively as you possibly could.
Why aren’t you completely efficient? It’s because time isn’t the limiting factor. If it were the limiting factor, people could work non-stop without breaks or any unproductive distractions. Instead, people, even those who are highly productive, need to take breaks, occasionally procrastinate(拖延) and slow down on tasks throughout the day.
The real and most important limiting factor for productivity is your energy levels to pay attention. Energy levels limit your productivity because when you’re tired, you can have ample time and still not get everything done. Your attention ability is also limited, because even if there are a million things that need to be done, you can only focus on one or two at a time.
You might not be able to insert another 4-5 hours into your schedule without making some sacrifices. But even extremely busy people can add an hour or two into their schedule without cancelling anything. The reason it’s hard to “find time” isn’t a lack of time. It’s because you don’t have enough energy left to focus on something else that needs to fit into your day.
I first suspected time wasn’t the real problem during an extremely busy period in my life over a year ago. I was insanely busy, but at that time I still exercised regularly. I had daily-to-do lists with over twenty items, and I still found time to exercise. However, after a few weeks off, due to illness, I stopped exercising. I was not busy by any standards, in fact, my schedule was incredibly light. Despite this free time, I found it hard to find time to exercise. It seemed to get pushed later and later into my schedule until it was gone. How can I explain this odd experience? I believe you have known it.
1、If someone can’t work with 100% efficiency, the most important limiting factor is ______.
A．a schedule without gaps B．breaks and distractions
C．the limited time D．the limited energy
2、According to paragraph 4, everyone, including the extremely busy people, can ______.
A．work without any rest B．focus on many things at a time
C．find some more time in a day D．do some exercise regularly
3、After a few weeks off, what was the change of the writer’s life?
A．He had a longer daily to-do list with over twenty items.
B．He stopped doing exercise because of the lack of energy.
C．He found it hard to find time to exercise because he was busier.
D．He pushed most of the things later and later in his schedule.
4、The writer gives the example of himself in the last paragraph in order to ___________.
A．prove what the real limiting factor is
B．show us how busily he needs to work
C．explain how important a healthy body is
D．tell us what an odd experience he has
25．（10分）Last summer my daughter’s school was blown up. No students were harmed, but the main building was compl