柳州市柳江中学2025年英语高三上期末学业水平测试模拟试题.doc

柳州市柳江中学2025年英语高三上期末学业水平测试模拟试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．Without your help, I ________ the first prize in the English Speaking Contest.
A．won’t get B．didn’t get
C．wouldn’t get D．wouldn’t have got
2．Hopefully，the new method will be effective，helping students to get their career plans ________.
A．at hand B．at will
C．on trial D．on track
3．They have leading experts in this field，and that's __________ they've made important progress．
A．where B．why
C．whether D．who
4．Whenever you ________ a present, you should think about it from the receiver’s point of view.
A．bought B．have bought C．will buy D．buy
5．He messed the project up, but he behaved as if nothing ______.
A．had happened B．happened
C．would happen D．would have happened
6．Decades ago, scientists believed that how the brain develops when you are a kid ______ determines your brain structure for the rest of your life.
A．sooner or later B．more or less C．to and from D．up and down
7．—________ 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
8．Mr. Smith didn’t understand _____ made his son so upset that evening.
A．what was it B．why it was this C．how that was D．what it was that
9．We can never expect ____ bluer sky unless we create ____ less polluted world.
A．a; a B．a; the
C．the; a D．the; the
10．Was it from the lake ______ he often went fishing ______ he saved the drowning girl?
A．that; that B．where; where
C．where; that D．that; where
11．The ordinary people all look at the intelligent man with admiration because under no circumstances ________ to cope with emergencies.
A．he will fail B．is he failing
C．he is failing D．will he fail
12．People believe that the China Dream is not very difficult ________ so long as the whole nation works hard for it.
A．realizing B．to be realized
C．realized D．to realize
13．— How much do you charge for the iPhone?
— Well,it cost me $ 400,but I’ll ________ 20% as it’s no longer new.
A．reduce to B．decrease to
C．knock off D．cut off
14．He always keeps an eye on shortcomings of his brother’s _________ refusing to admit his own mistakes.
A．but B．while
C．although D．though
15．Recently some hospitals in China have adopted ______ they call a robot-doctor, ______ will be used to operate on patients with more accuracy.
A．what; that B．that; which
C．what; which D．which; what
16．At that time, my mind was a complete _______ ; I couldn't think of a single answer.
A．blank B．bonus
C．blow D．bottom
17．The why he is absent today is he has got a bad headache.
A．reason; that B．reason; because
C．cause; that D．cause; because
18．There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English____ the rules seem very irregular.
A．that B．where
C．whose D．which
19．——Your argument is .I will not let you pass.
--Are you kidding?
A．sound B．rational
C．liberal D．plain
20．Mr. Chapman retired at 70 after he nearly 40 years with the Gas Company．
A．had spent B．has spent C．spends D．would spend
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）Is dark chocolate healthy? Yes, dark chocolate has compounds (化合物)that offer health benefits and can be enjoyed without guilt, even on a daily basis. But the amount matters, since too many bites can contribute to extra fat, sugar and calories and get rid of its health benefits.
Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa, which contains compounds known as flavanols(黄烷醇). At high levels, cocoa flavanols have been shown to help lower blood pressure and the risk of diabetes. Dark chocolate has the highest amount of cocoa flavanols: milk chocolate has lens, and white chocolate has none.
But while cocoa flavanols in dark chocolate make it a healthful treat, they give it a biter flavor. Producers may process chocolate to make it more delicious, but doing so can remove some of these beneficial compounds, said Matt Hartings, an American professor. In spite of this, dark chocolate is still a healthier choice than milk chocolate, which tends to have more sugar. Additionally, cocoa powder contains minerals. So you can enjoy a piece of dark chocolate even after a meal. Just keep the following in mind.
First , buy chocolate that has at least 60% cocoa. “Generally speaking, the higher the percentage, the more flavanols. These higher-percentage chocolates have the added benefit over the lower percentages and milk and white chocolates because they contain less sugar and less fat,” Hartings said,
Second, if possible, choose natural cocoa over Dutch processed cocoa, which is treated with an alkali (碱). This gives chocolate a milder flavor but removes healthful flavanols.
And finally, to keep weight in check, limit to 30 grams of dark chocolate daily, or about 150 calories,
1、Dark chocolate is healthy mainly because of the existence of .
A．rich minerals
B．less sugar
C．cocoa flavanols
D．fewer calories
2、What does the underlined word “treat”in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．Something enjoyable.
B．A salt-free diet.
C．Food paid by others.
D．A cure for an illness.
3、What can we learn from the text?
A．Cocoa flavanols leads to high blood pressure.
B．White chocolate is good for health.
C．One can feel free to eat dark chocolate.
D．Alkali can affect flavanols’ content.
4、What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To show his love for dark chocolate..
B．To promote the sales of chocolate.
C．To provide facts about dark chocolate.
D．To make a distinction among chocolates.
22．（8分）If I had to choose what language to learn next, it’s a tough decision but it’d probably be German because many people that know several languages tell me that German is their favourite language in terms of expressing themselves. And I think it might have something to do with the vast amount of vocabulary the German language has. So I think it’d be really difficult but a fun challenge.
Elena (Canada, teacher)
I think I’d like to learn French next because it’s a very romantic (浪漫的) language and it could be very useful in different job situations. Besides, I think it could help me understand English a bit more as well, since it was previously the language of diplomacy (外交).
Bryan (USA, writer)
I’d love to learn Italian next. I visited Milan last year and I think it would be great to be able to speak to some of the locals. Also, it’s quite similar to Spanish, so I don’t think it would be too confusing.
Georgina (England, Olympic swimmer)
I’d really like to learn French. I actually learned it some years ago, but I haven’t used it in a long time and I’ve forgotten it but it’s a language that I really enjoy speaking, and I think France is a wonderful country.
James (New Zealand, travel writer)
1、Which is one of the reasons why Bryan wants to learn French?
A．It is easy to learn. B．It is used frequently.
C．It sounds more beautiful than English. D．It allows him to express himself more clearly.
2、What can we infer from the text?
A．Georgina will live in Milan.
B．Georgina can speak Spanish.
C．Georgina feels puzzled about her career.
D．Georgina wants to make some Italian friends.
3、Who is the most fearless learner?
A．Elena. B．Bryan. C．Georgina. D．James.
4、What do James and Bryan have in common?
A．They both have learned French.
B．They both think France is a nice country.
C．They both think French can help them understand English.
D．They are both writers.
23．（8分）The sixth mass extinction of life on the Earth is unfolding more quickly than feared, scientists have warned. More than 30 percent of animals with a backbone — fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals — are declining in both range and population, according to the first comprehensive analysis of these trends.
Around a decade ago, experts feared that a new range wipeout of species was appearing. Today, most agree that it is underway — but the new study suggests that the die-out is already growing fast.
The loss of biodiversity has recently accelerated. Several species of mammals that were relatively safe one or two decades ago are now endangered, including cheetahs, lions and giraffes, the study showed.
There is no mystery as to why: our own ever-expanding species — which has more than doubled in number since 1960 to 7.4 billion — is eating, crowding and polluting its planetary cohabitants out of existence. By comparison, there are as few as 20,000 lions left in the wild, less than 7,000 cheetahs, 500 to 1,000 giant pandas.
The main drivers of wildlife decline are habitat loss, over-consumption, pollution, other species, disease, as well as hunting in the case of tigers, elephants, rhinos and other large animals prized for their body parts.
Climate change is thought to become a major threat in the coming decades, with some animals — most famously polar bears — already in decline due to rising temperatures and changing weather patterns.
1、What does the underlined word “accelerated” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．Made up. B．Put up.
C．Sped up. D．Used up.
2、Why has the loss of biodiversity sped up?
A．The mankind’s population is growing fast.
B．The air pollution is too severe.
C．There are fewer species in larger areas.
D．Man causes wider water pollution.
3、Which is not the main driver of wildlife decline?
A．Outside animals.
B．Loss of living areas.
C．Various illnesses.
D．Lack of water.
4、How is the future of polar bears?
A．Uncertain. B．Hopeful.
C．Doubtful. D．Unsatisfying.
24．（8分）“Educational researchers, political scientists and economists are increasingly interested in the characteristics and skills that parents, teachers and schools should foster in children to increase chances of success later in life,” said lead author Marion Spengler, PhD of the University of Tubingen.” Our research found that specific behaviors in high school have long-lasting effects for one’s later life.”
Spengler and her co-authors analyzed data collected by the American Institutes for Research from 346, 660 U. S. high school students in 1960, along with follow-up data from 81,912 of those students 11 years later and 1,952 of them 50 years later. The initial high school phase measured a variety of student behaviors and attitudes as well as personality characteristics, cognitive abilities, parental socioeconomic status and demographic(人口统计的)factors. The follow-up surveys measured overall educational attainment, income and occupational prestige(声望).
Being a responsible student, showing an interest in school and having fewer problems with reading and writing were all significantly associated with greater educational attainment and finding a more prestigious job both 11 years and 50 years after high school. These factors were also all associated with higher income at the 50-year mark. Most effects remained even when researchers controlled parental socioeconomic status, cognitive aibility and other broad personality characteristics such as conscientiousness.
While the findings weren’t necessarily surprising, Spengler noted how reliably specific behaviors people showed in school were able to predict later success.
Further analysis of the data suggested that much of the effect could be explained by overall educational achievements, according to Spengler.
“Student characteristics and behaviors were rewarded in high school and led to higher educational attainment, which in turn was related to greater occupational prestige and income later in life,” she said. “This study highlights the possibility that certain behaviors at crucial periods could have long-term consequences for a person’s life.”
1、What’s the finding of Marion Spengler’s research?
A．Teachers play a decisive role in students’ later success
B．Personality characteristics are more important than academic performances
C．Higher educational attainment has little to do with occupational prestige
D．Behaviors in the high school should be highly stressed.
2、Which is TRUE about the research?
A．The research was conducted among totally different people during different periods
B．The research was based on the data collected from 1960 to 2010
C．More people were involved in the follow-up surveys
D．The initial high school phase measured attitudes only
3、What is likely to contribute to later success according to the research?
A．Parental socioeconomic status
B．Overall educational achievements
C．Cognitive ability
D．Hard work
4、Why did the researchers control some factors like parental socioeconomic status?
A．To avoid the previous mistakes
B．To highlight the effects of certain specific behaviors
C．To draw an immediate conclusion
D．To hid some negative findings
25．（10分）Statue of Liberty Basics:
Statue of Liberty Phone:[phone]
Statue cruise phone:877-LADY-TIX
Nearest subways to Statue of Liberty :4/5 to Bowling Green; N/R to Whitehall Street;1 to South Ferry (you must be in the first 5 cars of the train to exit at South Ferry). Follow the signs to Castle Clinton to buy tickets for the ferry(轮渡) to the Statue of Liberty.
There is plenty of room for running around and relaxing on Liberty Island.
For children 7-12 there is a Junior Ranger Program available. Pick up a free booklet on Liberty Island.
Admission to Liberty State Park is free, but you must buy a ferry ticket to get there.
Statue Cruises Ferry Ticket Prices: Adult:$13; Senior Citizens (62+) $10; children (4-12)$5; Children 3 and under free. You can buy your tickets for the ferry online at http//:e/ferry-service/welcome.aspx.
Ferry ticket included with the New York Pass----- present New York Pass in Castle Clinton bookstore for ticket.
Statue of Liberty Tour Hours
Ferries to the island leave from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Liberty Island closes at 6 pm and the last ferry returns to Battery Park by 6:30. Schedules are updated and revised frequently, so please check the official ferry schedule.
Statue of Liberty Tour Reservation
Climb the Crown of the Statue of Liberty with a Crown Ticket, which costs an additional $3 and includes access to the Museum and Pedestal as well.
Museum/ Pedestrian Tickets are free (with ferry ticket purchase).
Order your tickets in advance: 877-LADY-TIX or online when you purchase your ferry ticket.
Tour tickets are time specific.
1、How much is the ferry fee for a family of two adults and two children aged 3 and 6?
A．$ 26.
B．$ 31.
C．$32.
D．$36.
2、You can get a ferry ticket EXCEPT__________.
A．at Castle Clinton
B．with New York pass
C．when you pay admission to Liberty Statue Park
D．online at http//:e/ferry-service/welcome.aspx.
3、In order to catch the last ferry back to downtown, you should ______.
A．take the ferry back by 4:30 pm
B．arrive at Battery Park by 6:30
C．check first in case o