重庆市实验外国语学校2025-2026学年英语高三上期末学业水平测试试题.doc

重庆市实验外国语学校2025-2026学年英语高三上期末学业水平测试试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．—Why did you come by taxi?
—My car broke down last week and I still it repaired.
A．didn’t have B．hadn’t had
C．haven’t had D．won’t have
2．His sister left home in 1998, and_________________ since.
A．had not been heard of B．has not been heard of
C．had not heard of D．has not heard of
3．When I said someone broke the school regulations, I ______ you. Why did you get that angry?
A．don’t refer to B．haven’t referred to C．wasn’t referring to D．hadn’t referred to
4．Some of them, ______ in rural villages, had never seen a train.
A．to be born and brought up B．born and brought up
C．having born and brought up D．having been born and brought up
5．If I can help , I don’t like working late into the night.
A．so B．that C．them D．it
6．Enter our prize ______and win a break in a National Trust holiday cottage of your choice anywhere in the country.
A．draw B．search C．match D．collection
7．Kunming is called “Spring City”, but it _____ snow in winter.
A．shall B．can C．must D．might
8．It is what you do rather than what you say __________ matters.
A．that B．what
C．which D．this
9．Obviously,a good habit help us to speed up to reach our destinations.
A．need B．must C．can D．shall
10．Kate asked the girls to so she could hear what her husband said onthe phone.
A．slow down B．come down C．settle down D．break down
11．All the dishes in this menu， _____ otherwise stated， will serve two to three people.
A．as B．if C．though D．unless
12．The course about Chinese food attracts over 100 students per year, _______ up to half are from overseas.
A．in which B．of whom
C．with which D．for whom
13．It wasn't easy having my friends talk about their freshman years ________ I wasn't a part of．
A．whom B．when C．that D．what
14．The matches of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be played in 2019 all around France, whose men’s team _____ the 2018 World Cup.
A．wins B．won
C．has won D．had won
15．A heavy sandstorm is going to envelop our city. It is unwise to have your car .
A．wash B．washed
C．washing D．to wash
16．He doesn't spend any more money on clothing than I do,but________he manages to look so stylish.
A．therefore B．somehow
C．furthermore D．otherwise
17．What an unforgettable experience! I'll write it down__________it is still fresh in my memory.
A．since B．while C．after D．until
18．They arrived at the border between Kenya and Tanzania at 2 pm, ______ lies a national nature reserve.
A． what B． which C． where D． when
19．—Mum, is the pair of gloves ________ mine?
—Yes. You have to wear another pair.
A．washing B．have washed
C．being washed D．having washed
20．Mankind must first of all eat, drink, have shelter and clothing ________ it can pursue politics, science, art and religion.
A．until B．unless
C．before D．since
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） As parents, we want our children to reach their full academic potential. We read to them, encourage their special talents, and support them when they have problems. If they choose to participate in music or sports, we also help them reach their potential in those areas. These are all good goals.
There is, however, an even more important goal. It is a goal more difficult than excellence in arithmetic or soccer or the violin. Parents are responsible for providing their children with a moral compass. They need to nurture and treasure goodness in their children. Every child has the capacity to become a good, decent human being. To fulfill this capacity, children need the guidance and support of parents and other adults. Raising good, moral children is the most important job we will have.
What is a good, decent human being? While we may differ on some details, most would agree that respect for others, kindness and caring, honesty and honor, and a reverence (尊重) for life are key. Good, decent human beings are people with a firm sense of direction and purpose—a moral compass—to guide their lives. Children need our help to develop these characteristics and values.
While most people try to act with honor and kindness, doing so consistently is difficult and requires lifelong effort. Goodness is not easy for an adult and it is even more difficult for a child. They do not have the knowledge, experiences, or cognitive skills to understand the impact and consequences of their actions.
Reinforcement is sometimes an efficient approach to building positive behavior. The child behaves in a desired way and the parents provide reinforcement. The behavior then typically increases in frequency. This approach works for teaching “Please” and “Thank you”. The new behavior is maintained, because it helps the child get along in the world.
Loving, everyday interactions are the beginning of raising moral children. The child who falls and receives adult concern learns how to treat others kindly when they stumble (绊倒). The child who makes a mistake and is encouraged to try again learns how to support others. When parents intercede (调解) graciously for their child, the child can see the basis for friendship. When we treat children with respect and care, we provide a positive model of how to behave. These early experiences establish patterns for their treatment of others.
1、What are adults supposed to do to make children become good, decent human beings?
A．To encourage their children to learn more about sports or music.
B．To help their children to develop their special talents.
C．To support their children when they have problems.
D．To reinforce positive behavior through everyday interaction
2、Why is it difficult for a child to act with honor and kindness?
A．Because it is difficult for adults to do so.
B．Because a child is not mature enough to do so.
C．Because a child does not understand the abstract concept of “goodness”.
D．Because a child does not have a model to follow.
3、The author talks about teaching “Please” and “Thank you” to demonstrate that ________.
A．saying “Please” and “Thank you” is a good habit
B．politeness is the nature of a moral compass
C．politeness helps the child get along in the world
D．reinforcement is an efficient approach to building positive behavior
4、What conclusion can we draw from the passage?
A．Every child without exception will become a good, decent human being.
B．There’s a universally accepted criterion for “a good, decent human being”.
C．The more reinforcement, the more the child behaves in a positive way.
D．The child with a single parent will not become a good, decent human being.
5、What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A．To emphasize the importance of adults’ concern when a child falls.
B．To show how to guide children to develop friendship.
C．To explain why adults should treat children with respect and care.
D．To show how love and everyday interactions work in molding a moral child.
22．（8分） Some of the world’ s biggest companies—Apple, Amazon, Facebook—didn’ t exist 30 years ago. So what firms are we working for in 2050? That’ s a question put forward by historian Yuval Noah Harari in his new book “21 Lessons for the 21st Century”.
He argues that because technology is changing so fast, it’ s one of the first times in human history when we don’t know what jobs will look like in the coming three decades. “So the best bet is to focus on emotional intelligence（EQ） ,” he said. “Information is the last thing the kids need. They have too much of it.”
In this book, he focuses on the various challenges facing us today. As he writes in the book’ s introduction: “What are today’s greatest challenges? What should we pay attention to? What should we teach our kids?” One area where these questions crop up is artificial intelligence （AI）. Harari believes that AI will completely affect the job market for the next generation of workers.
His first two books—“Sapiens” and “Homo Deus”—became international bestsellers, selling more than 12 million copies worldwide. They were praised by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Barack Obama and Bill Gates. Harari’ s books, about the past and future of humanity, attract a great number of fans. Fellow Israeli, actress Natalie Portman, is a fan. So is American R&B star Janelle Monae.
As for Bill Gates, he might be Harari’ s biggest fan. So when the New York Times asked him to review Harari’ s latest books, he jumped at the opportunity. “All the three books wrestle with some version of the same question: What will give our lives meaning in the decades and centuries ahead?” Gates wrote in his review. “So far, human history has been driven by a desire to live longer, healthier, happier lives. If science is eventually able to give that dream to most people, and large numbers of people no longer need to work, what reason will we have to get up in the morning?”
1、What is the best way to help students face the uncertain future according to Harari?
A．Teaching them advanced technology.
B．Providing them with more information.
C．Improving their emotional intelligence.
D．Reminding them of fierce competitions.
2、What does Harari stress in his new book?
A．The bright future of the future workers.
B．Different challenges in face of people.
C．Lessons humans should learn from history.
D．The disadvantages of artificial intelligence.
3、What can we learn about Harari?
A．He is Bill Gates’ good friend. B．He has a deep understanding of AI.
C．He is highly thought of by everyone. D．His books are well received in the world.
4、What is talked about in all of Harari’ s three books?
A．The desire to enjoy life. B．The limitless opportunities in the future.
C．The driving force of human history. D．The source of life meaning in the future.
23．（8分）Britons are increasingly entertaining guests at home with dinner, film and karaoke nights, inspired by television shows on cookery (烹饪术) and home entertainment, according to a survey.
More than half (53 percent) of the respondents to a poll (民意测验) of 1,000 Britons across the country said they now prefer to spend quality time with family and friends by inviting them over to their homes rather than meeting in bars and restaurants, the survey by mobile phone operator T-Mobile showed.
Popular television shows such as “Come Dine With Me,” where amateur chefs attempt to wow the audience with their culinary (烹调的) skills, “Master Chef” where ordinary people compete to cook to Michelin standards (米其林餐厅评分标准) and a number of celebrity cookery shows have inspired Britons to entertain at home.
The poll showed that nearly a third of respondents had spent money on home entertainment improvements such as sofas, dining tables and bigger televisions to impress the guests.
“Over the last couple of years, my clients have increasingly asked for home parties rather than ones at independent places,” party planning expert Liz Brewer said in a statement accompanying the poll’s results.
“This is not only due to a slowing of economic activity but because many have become increasingly house-proud and eager to show off their cooking skills, in addition to their latest home entertainment purchases.”
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was the top choice for dream host of respondents, while Prime Minister Gordon Brown was one of the least favored, alongside Conservative leader David Cameron.
1、Britons’ interest in entertaining guests at home is growing because of the impact of .
A．Michelin standards B．television programs
C．fast economic development D．mobile phone operator T-Mobile
2、The underlined word “wow” in Paragraph 3 probably means “ ”.
A．fill B．compare
C．impress D．associate
3、To entertain guests at home, the hosts have to .
a. purchase certain furniture
b. improve their cooking skills
c. consult a party planning expert first
d. ask some professional chefs to help
A．a and b B．c and d
C．a and d D．b and c
4、What can be learned from the passage?
A．The service of most British restaurants is not satisfactory.
B．Politicians are the top choice for dream host of respondents.
C．Two thirds of Britons are willing to entertain guests at home.
D．Entertaining guests at home will strengthen the relationships.
24．（8分）The times are changing. On Thursday October 13th, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, marking the first time the highly-eyed-on literary award has gone to someone who is mainly seen as a musician, and giving rise to heated discussions.
The 75-year-old won the prize “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”, the Swedish Academy said.
“For 54 years he has been at it, reinventing himself,” said Sara Danius, the academy’s permanent secretary. “Bob Dylan writes poetry for the car. But it’s perfectly fine to read his works as poetry.”
And while many Dylan’s fans have found great delight at the news, others online and in the literary community are cross with the Committee, saying the award has skipped over fiction writers for the second year.
New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul said it was good news but pointed out how many “deserving” novelists there are.
Director Martin Scorsese put out a statement saying he was “overjoyed” that Dylan was awarded the prize.
“Dylan’s poetry, his musical genius, has meant so much to me personally and to generations of people around the world,” Scorsese said. “His work has influenced and shaped culture, and he has never stopped exploring and growing as an artist. The Nobel Committee has given Dylan a form of recognition that fits his role in our culture—in world culture.”
Dylan won a Pulitzer Prize in 2008 for his “great influence on popular music and American culture”. He’s the first American to win the literary Nobel since Toni Morrison in 1993.
1、Why does Bob Dylan’s winning the Nobel Prize cause healed discussions?
A．He created poetic expressions. B．He is known as a musician.
C．He reinvents himself. D．He is 75 years old.
2、Which is closest in meaning to the underlined part in Paragraph 4?
A．are thankful to B．are satisfied with
C．are angry with D．are worried about
3、What can we know about Dylan according to Martin Scorsese?
A．Dylan influences Martin a lot.
B．Dylan is happy with the award.
C．Dylan is a poet rather than a musician.
D．Dylan benefits a lot from world culture.
4、What is the passage mainly about?
A．A brief introduction to Bob Dylan.
B．The reason for Bob Dylan’s success.
C．Bob Dylan’s influence on American culture.
D．Different views on Bob Dylan’s winning the Nobel Prize.
25．（10分）A new family moved in next door and I got to meet the mother of the family, Lydia.
Lydia is Korean, and her family moved to our city so her husband could go to graduate school. We started talking, and she was apologetic about