2025年江西省南康中学、平川中学、信丰中学英语高三第一学期期末达标检测试题.doc

2025年江西省南康中学、平川中学、信丰中学英语高三第一学期期末达标检测试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．—What it be?
—It be a man, for it is not moving. It be a dustbin, I think.
A．can; may; must B．can; can’t; must
C．can; must; can D．may; may not; could
2．___the safety of gas, the government has checked the city’s gas supply system thoroughly.
A．To ensure B．Ensuring
C．Having ensured D．To have ensured
3．August 8th，2008 is a special day，________________，I think，that will be remembered by the Chinese forever .
A．one B．what
C．which D．the one
4．_______ travelling expenses rising a lot, we had to change all our plans for the tour．
A．As B．By C．Since D．With
5．The online word “selfie” is gaining ______ and more and more people tend to use it nowadays.
A．access B．admission
C．control D．currency
6．I thought it hard to complete the project then, but I ________ my mind.
A．will change B．would changed
C．have changed D．had changed
7．Is it he or you ________ in charge of the job and supposed to complete it punctually?
A．who is B．that is
C．who are D．whom are
8．Humans spend a lot of time and money on their pets and the pets give all they have _____for that.
A．in return B．in fact
C．in short D．in all
9．I think you’ve got to the point a change is needed , otherwise you’ll fail .
A．when B．which C．where D．there
10．He isn’t such a man ______ he used to be.
A．who B．whom
C．that D．as
11．The educational reform is now under way throughout the country, ________ the students more opportunities to develop to their greatest potential.
A．to grant B．having granted
C．granting D．granted
12．His advice made me happy, but ____others angry.
A．making B．to make C．/ D．make
13．I really don’t know how to express my thanks to Mr. Li, my high school English teacher, without whose help I__________ to college that year.
A．weren’t to go B．hadn’t been able to go
C．couldn’t go D．couldn’t have gone
14．Professor Li ________ for his informative lecture, was warmly received by the students.
A．known B．knowing
C．having known D．to be known
15．For many days I have been trying to ________ what it is that makes Jack so annoyed.
A．carry out B．figure out
C．watch out D．stand out
16．________ a high percentage of Australians may be people who watch sports rather than do them, as far as most of its population is concerned, it is indeed a great sporting nation.
A．While B．as C．If D．Whether
17．We ___have hurried all the way to the airport—the flight was called off because of the foggy weather.
A．mustn’t B．couldn’t C．needn’t D．wouldn’t
18．—________ the woman with the baby come over? We have a seat here.
—Thank you, sir. Actually I do have my seat here. But my baby likes to look out of the window.
A．Would B．Shall
C．Must D．May
19．People from all walks of life are eager for success, _______ lack of confidence, however, is a great barrier.
A．where B．which
C．to which D．beyond which
20．The high-anxiety focus on reading score may have narrowed student________to knowledge about the world that can improve their reading.
A．idea B．aid C．belief D．access
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）At first sight, Alma Deutscher, a twelve-year-old girl from England appears to be like any other typical pre-teen. She loves to skip rope, read and play with her younger sister. But this modest youngster, who composed her first musical work at age six, first short opera at age seven, and first full-length opera based on Cinderella at age ten, is anything but average. Though her parents downplay her extraordinary talent, young Alma is being described as “little Mozart” by the music world
Alma's operatic take on the classic fairy tale, which she began writing at age eight, has a slight twist. Her Cinderella is a musician who meets her Prince Charming through a song. “In my Cinderella, she sings the beginning of a ballad --- but at midnight she flees. Eventually, the prince finds her after asking all the maidens of the land to sing the end of the ballad.”
The opera was first performed in Vienna, Australia on December 29, 2016, where the then eleven-year-old skillfully switched between the piano and the violin and receives enthusiastic reviews. The young genius has since performed two new piano works, once in Australia and the other in China.
While this may appear to be a lot for someone so young, Alma is not worried. She says, “of course I have to work hard. But all children have to work hard for exams, and at least when I work hard, I work hard for something incredibly exciting, like seeing my whole opera put on stage.
Alma's musical talent first came to light before she could even talk. Her parents recall that as an 18-month-old toddler, she was able to hum a pitch perfect version of the children’s rhyme
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
However, Alma’s abilities only gained international attention in 2012, after a family friend posted a video online comparing her to Mozart. The family was suddenly swamped with media requested and Alma became an overnight star, dubbed “little Mozart”. This nickname makes her parents unhappy because they believe it puts added pressure on the young girl. They would instead prefer her to be called “a composer and musician”.
Alma does not want to be compared to the famous artist either, saying, “There was only one Mozart, and I prefer to be little Alma.” Regardless of what she calls herself, the twelve-year-old is changing the world of music forever!
1、What do we know about Alma Deutscher?
A．She has shown great musical talent from a young age.
B．She comes from a famous musical family.
C．She regularly performs the classical music of Mozart.
D．She has adapted some famous works of classical music.
2、How did Alma get to be widely known?
A．By performing on television
B．Through an online video
C．By putting on an opera
D．Through her parents’ promotion
3、What is Alma’s attitude towards her success?
A．She is still unsatisfied with her performance.
B．She is modest about her musical achievements
C．She is uncomfortable with so much pressure.
D．She is proud to have become a professional musician.
4、What can we infer about Alma’s parents?
A．They are very well-educated people.
B．They have made a good life plan for Alma.
C．They have pushed Alma to take up music.
D．They are protective of their daughter.
22．（8分） Construction on Knolly's Tunnel began in 1896， and it was opened on August 13th， 182 by the man it was named after--Sir Clement C． Knolly， Acting Governor of Trinidad． It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain． Its architecture is still admired and studied today， and many are amazed that Knolly's Tunnel has stood up to the earth's movement over so many years．
Much research is being done on the tunnel． At the top of Knolly's Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves， where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature． Standing at the beginning of Knolly's Tunnel， you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end． The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones． Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through， but should do so in groups for safety． In the old days， there were no lights， but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel， though not inside．
On your way in， you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel． These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed． Knolly's Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap． The road was recently improved， but is better when you enter from Tabaquite， and there are signs on the road directing you to Knolly's Tunnel．
On the drive to Knolly's Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature． At the site itself， there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink， but in Tabaquite there are several bars， a restaurant， and food outlets． A gas station and a health centre are also close by．
For those who admire architecture， Knolly's Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad． For the nature lovers， there is no better place for them to be and for the historians， they can walk or drive through Knolly's Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled （worked hard） on its structure． So when you visit Trinidad， don't forget to take a look at Knolly's Tunnel!
1、Knolly's Tunnel is special in ______ ．
A．its environment B．its function
C．its location D．its architecture
2、The underlined word "site" in the paragraph 4 refers to ______ ．
A．Trinidad B．Tabaquite
C．Mitchell Gap D．Knolly's Tunnel
3、What is the purpose of the passage？ ______
A．To suggest a visit to Knolly's Tunnel．
B．To introduce the history of Knolly's Tunnel．
C．To evaluate the value of Knolly's Tunnel．
D．To witness the change of Knolly's Tunnel
4、The passage above is probably taken from ______ ．
A．a geography textbook B．a travel journal
C．a sports report D．a health and fitness magazine
23．（8分）New Way to Experience Dentistry
Have you ever had your hand held during a dental procedure you feel uneasy about? What about a dental office that mimics（模仿） the spirit of Disneyland? If you're looking for a dental office that provides the best care and the best environment, you're looking for Dr. Licking's office in Sunnyvale.
Office manager Judy, who has worked with Dr. Licking for 38 years, speaks highly of his kindness. She believes that the office is “the Disneyland of dentistry”. Everyone from children to their grandparents loves the environment and care they receive from this welcoming office.
Dr. Licking is known as the best dental care provider for anyone who fears facing appointments with the dental office. The staff goes out of their way to make patients feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. Licking and Judy set the standard with their saying, “when someone comes to your home, you stand up and welcome them, like an old family friend.”
Dr. Licking's office has all. They recently relocated to put the new equipment into their practice. The office is equipped with an intra-oral video camera, and as a patient you can get pictures of your teeth as you're walking out the door.
Setting himself apart from other dentists, Dr. Licking continues his education beyond what is required. For this reason, he is one of few dentists in the country who offers ozone treatment. Ozone can naturally stop decay (蛀蚀) in its tracks. For more information on this new technology, visit their website at .
Dr. Licking's office is Diamond Certified, an honor given only to companies with the higher quality after extensive and continual research. Dr. Licking's office extends an invitation to you to meet their gentle staff and offers you a free office visit, including x-rays and an exam.
The office holds extended hours ranging from 7 a. m. to 8 p, m., Monday through Thursday. Don't worry if you have an emergency. Dr. Licking’s office responds to all emergencies and urgent calls.
JOHN LICKING, D．D．S.
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry since 1970
408—736—6235

877 W. Fremont Ave. Suite C3, Sunnyvale
1、What is special about the dental office?
A．It uses the most advanced equipment.
B．It is decorated like Disneyland.
C．It has a caring environment.
D．It provides service for both kids and old people.
2、What do we know about Dr. Licking?
A．He has developed ozone treatment.
B．He is the best dentist all over the country.
C．He has been studying dentistry continuously.
D．He has worked as a dentist for nearly 38 years.
3、The passage is written to ______.
A．introduce a famous dentist
B．show a new treatment for tooth decay
C．advise people to have their teeth examined
D．invite people to visit Dr. Licking's office
24．（8分） When Randy Heiss went hiking behind his Patagonia, Ariz. farm, the last thing he expected to find was a Christmas list from a little girl across the US-Mexico border. “I found this balloon on my morning walk near Patagonia on Sunday. Attached to it was a piece of paper with the Christmas wishes from a little girl,” Heiss wrote on his Facebook page.
When he brought the list home to his wife, who speaks fluent Spanish, they determined that the little girl had asked for Enchantimals toys, clothes, art supplies and various other gifts. That's when Heiss set out to make the little girl's Christmas dreams come true. Heiss said he had attempted to send Christmas letters to Santa Claus via balloon when he was a kid but never received a response.
Heiss sent a Facebook message on Wednesday to XENY, a radio station in Nogales, to see if it could help him track down the girl or her family. He later received a response from the station, which had determined the author of the letter was an 4-year-old girl named Dayami, and the station wanted to set up a meeting between the two on Thursday. “It just changed my entire day,” Heiss told the Washington Post. “Instead of going back to my office in Bisbee, I went with my wife to Walmart. “
The couple bought almost everything on Dayami's list. They also brought a few gifts for Dayami's little sister, Ximena. They told the children they were “ ayudantes de Santa,” or Santa's helpers.
Heiss,20, said the experience was very healing for him and his wife. Nine years ago,the couple's only son died. “ Being around children at Christmas time has been absent in our lives,” Heiss said. We now have friends for life. For a day, that border fence with its concertina wire melted away.
1、How did Dayami send out her Christmas wishes?
A．By calling Heiss. B．By attaching them to a balloon.
C．By writing to a radio station. D．By sending a Facebook message.
2、When did Heiss know what the girl exactly wanted?
A．After the help of his wife.
B．When he found the balloon.
C．After their meeting in America.
D．When he got a response from the radio station.
3、What might make Heiss decide to fulfill the little girl's Christmas wishes?
A．His son's will.
B．The girls request for help.
C．His similar unsuccessful experience.
D．His desire to make friends with the girl.
4、What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．The couple got out of the pain completely.
B．The experience was a great relief to the couple.
C．The couple would help more children from Mexico.
D．There will be no border between countries one day.
25．（10分）A bite from a tsetse fly is an extremely unpleasant experience. To make matters worse, several species of tsetse fly can transmit diseases. One of the most dangerous is a parasite(寄生虫) that causes "sleeping sickness".
After the initial bite, sleeping sickness symptoms often start with a fever, headaches and aching muscles. As the illness goes on, those infected become increasingly tired, which is where it gets its name.
It is worth noting that sleeping sickness is no longer as deadly as it once was. In the early 20th Century several hun