江西省赣州市宁都县宁师中学2025年英语高三上期末考试试题.doc

江西省赣州市宁都县宁师中学2025年英语高三上期末考试试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．---There are probably aliens living here on earth.
---_____! I can’t believe you said that.
A．Come on B．Forget it
C．Go ahead D．Allow me
2．--Hello，________________
--Oh，sorry. I've got the wrong number.
A．Dr. Brown's office. B．Who's that speaking？
C．Can I help you？ D．Is that Dr. Brown？
3．—When ______ leave for Japan?
—When ______ leave for Japan is kept secret.”
A．they will, will they B．will they, they will
C．they will, they will D．will they, will they
4．If you ________ come to our village, I’ll show you around.
A．will B．shall C．must D．should
5．There’s another way to survive this competition -- a way no one ever seems to tell you about, _____ you have to learn for yourself.
A．one B．it C．that D．another
6．My sister ______ the baby while I’m at yoga.
A．arranges B．minds C．assesses
7．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．put the cart before the horse
8．_____ annoys the teacher most is that all the students are too quiet in class.
A．What B．That
C．When D．Who
9．Working hard is not a __________ of great success, but it is among the essential requirements.
A．sign B．signal
C．guarantee D．mark
10．After a long absence, I went back to college, _______ to pick up where I’d left off.
A．hoping B．hope
C．to hope D．hoped
11．Many writers are drawn to building a world, _____ readers are somewhat familiar with but also feel distant from our normal lives.
A．it B．one C．that D．the one
12．I think you’ve got to the point a change is needed , otherwise you’ll fail .
A．when B．which C．where D．there
13．A survey of the opinions of experts _________ that three hours of outdoor exercise a week ________ good for one’s health.
A．show; are B．shows; is
C．show; is D．shows; are
14．— What’s the recent progress in Xiong’an New Area, first announced two years ago?
—It _____ increasing attention from foreign companies given its huge development potential.
A．has been attracting B．had attracted C．would be attracting D．was attracting
15．--- Where is your new home now?
--- In the new developed zone. But I ______ downtown for five years.
A．lived B．had lived
C．have lived D．was living
16．John ______ an NBA playoff game on TV now.
A． watches B． watched C． will watch D． is watching
17．It is reported the housing prices in some big cities fall in different degrees.
A．which B．what
C．that D．where
18．---Let's walk to that village together.
---__________. How can we two girls do that in the dark？
A．I agree with you. B．That's a good point.
C．You must be joking！ D．That's not your opinion！
19．The bus would not have run into the river ________ for the bad tempered lady.
A．if it were not B．had it not been
C．if it would not be D．should it not be
20．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
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）Microsoft has developed a new smartphone app that interprets eye signals and translates them into letters, allowing people with motor neuron（运动神经元）disease to communicate with others from a phone.
The GazeSpeak app combines a smartphone’s camera with artificial intelligence to recognize eye movements in real time and change them into letters, words and sentences.
For people suffering from ALS（渐冻症）, also known as motor neuron disease, eye movement can be the only way they are able to communicate.
“Current eye-tracking input systems for people with ALS or other motor problems are expensive, not strong under sunlight, and require frequent re-calibration(校对) and abundant, relatively immobile setups,” said Xiaoyi Zhang, a researcher at Microsoft who developed the technology. “To change the situation…we created GazeSpeak, an eye-gesture communication system that runs on a smartphone.”
The app is used by the listener by pointing their smartphone at the speaker. A chart that can be stuck to the back of the smartphone is then used by the speaker to determine which eye movements to make in order to communicate.
The sticker shows four grids(格) of letters, which each match a different eye movement. By looking up, down, left or right, the speaker selects which grids the letters they want belong to. The artificial intelligence algorithm is then able to predict the word or sentence they are trying to say.
1、Which is necessary to install GazeSpeak for use according to the passage?
A．a smartphone with a camera.
B．a smartphone with re-calibration system.
C．a smartphone with a sticker on the back.
D．a smartphone connected with other setups.
2、Compared with the disadvantages current input system for ALS sufferers have, GazeSpeak will be_________.
A．low-cost, strong in system, easy to take with users
B．affordable, lightweight, environmentally friendly
C．easy to operate, movable, able to check itself
D．available under strong light, rich in resources, inexpensive
3、The most possible design of the grids will be________.
A． B．
C． D．
4、What’s the purpose of writing the passage?
A．To advertise a new app. B．To call for attention to ALS sufferers.
C．To share the information of an.app. D．To show respect to the programmer of the app.
22．（8分） At times we all get angry when we are driving. It might be because we are stuck in a traffic jam or stuck behind a very slow driver. t might be because we think another driver has done something very stupid and dangerous. Whatever the reason, it seems that getting angry in a car is something which happens more and more often and there is now a special term for it: "road rage". Some experts even think that road rage is a kind of mental illness! How can we recognize this "illness" of road rage?
There are two kinds of road rage: aggressive driving and aggressive reactions to the way other people are driving. Aggressive driving can take different forms:
●Driving much faster than the speed limit.
●Increasing your speed very quickly.
●Driving very close behind the car in front and sounding the horn or flashing the headlights.
●Changing lanes very suddenly and blocking another car.
●Moving into a parking space where another ear is trying to park.
There are also different reactions to the way other people are driving. These include:
●Making rude signs at people.
●Shouting at people and threatening them.
●Deliberately driving into another person's car.
●Hitting somebody.
●Using a weapon such as a baseball bat, or even a gun or a knife.
Road rage is certainly not a joke. There have been incidents of road rage which have led to serious injuries and even murder. Experts think that one reason for road rage is that films show a lot of examples of fast and aggressive driving such as car chases where this kind of driving seems to he positive.
Experts also think that the punishments for dangerous driving are not serious enough. Experience shows that driving problems can be controlled，but it takes a long time. In the UK in the last 30 years，the police have been quite successful in reducing the number of people who drink and drive. They are now working to stop people using mobile phones when they are driving. Let's hope they can have the same success with road rage.
1、Which of the following describes aggressive reactions to the way other people are driving？
A．Making polite signs at people.
B．Shouting at people and threatening them.
C．Driving much faster than the speed limit.
D．Moving into a parking space where another car is trying to park.
2、Road rage happens possibly because______.
A．we are in a fast-changing society
B．it won't cause serious injuries or death
C．the drivers themselves have done something stupid
D．the drivers won't get severe punishments for dangerous driving
3、What's the tone of the last paragraph？
A．Sad. B．Cold.
C．Optimistic. D．Exciting.
23．（8分） From Madrid to Buenos Aires to Panama City to Lisbon, President Xi Jinping has tirelessly promoted the building of a community of shared future for mankind, and the Belt and Road Initiative (倡议) as a means to achieve that.
But all don’t see it that way. While some are quick to see its positive potentials, other countries insist on viewing it skeptically. There have been the usual doubts about the intention behind, although the mysterious threat they speak of is one they seem unable to explain clearly.
To some of them, it is a vague assumption that investments from China are potential “debt traps”that call for extreme caution or “threats to national security”. That is why the business combinations involving Chinese companies which would be mutually (相互地) beneficial have hit the rocks. The Chinese telecommunications technology giant Huawei, for instance, has found the doors to the 5G telecommunications markets of advanced countries closed to it on “national security” grounds. Likewise, the European Union has agreed on a framework regulating foreign investment (投资), particularly those from China. on the same account.
Even as Chinese and Portuguese leaders discuss bilateral (双边的) cooperation under the Belt and Road, there is no lack of concern about “China’s influence”, But existing EU rules do not forbid Lisbon from seeking such a partnership. If Lisbon sees no harm from foreign investment, no outsider is in a position to prevent it from making a choice in its own best interests.
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has reminded EU decision-makers of his country’s desire for foreign investment, and advised the latter to avoid taking “the path of protectionism”. It was a timely reminder.
Faring the challenges in today’s world, China and the countries that have embraced the Belt and Road are convinced it is the way to common development and the world’s lasting peace and stability.
1、Some countries that hold a negative attitude towards the Initiative mainly doubt its .
A．power B．mystery C．intention D．potential
2、What does the underlined part “hit the rocks” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．failed to work out B．become a hit
C．made a difference D．fallen into a trap
3、It can be learned from the passage that .
A．Huawei has caused serious security problems abroad
B．the EU will take relatively strict measures on Chinese investment
C．the Road and Belt Initiative has gained much popularity for “China’s influence”
D．China’s investment in Portugal has been extremely smooth
4、What is the author’s attitude towards Portuguese Prime Minister’s advice?
A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Unclear.
24．（8分）Black Friday
The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.
Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the small hours of the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.
Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed.
The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out over toys or people cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of pushing and shoving.
So where does the name “Black Friday” come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it drew. In the 1960s, spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay.
Now people all over the country take part in the event known as Black Friday. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the U.K., Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Costa Rica Black Friday is known as “Viernes Negro.” And in Mexico, stores offer an annual weekend of discounts. They call it “El Buen Fin,” which means “the good weekend” in Spanish. I guess the language of savings is universal.
1、Why do stores set prices so low on some items that they lose money?
A．They want people to enjoy the holidays.
B．They are generous at the beginning of the holiday season.
C．They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.
D．They are trying to get rid of ole items to the third paragraph?
2、Which best concludes the main idea of the third paragraph?
A．People stand in long lines on Black Friday.
B．Black Friday is a really disappointing time of the year.
C．Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals.
D．Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one.
3、Which best describes the overall structure of the fifth paragraph?
A．Order of time. B．Problem and solution.
C．Order of importance. D．Compare and contrast.
4、Which title best expresses the author’s purpose in writing this text?
A．Black Friday: Stories from the Parking Lot
B．Black Friday: Why You Should Go This Year
C．Black Friday: The Stuff That You Should Know
D．Black Friday: How to Save Money on the Big Day
25．（10分）A robot called Bina48 has successfully taken a course in the philosophy of love at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), in California.
According to course instructor William Barry, associate professor at NDNU, Bina48 is the world’s first socially advanced robot to complete a college course, a feat he described as “remarkable.” The robot took part in class discussions, gave a presentation with a student partner and participated in a debate with students from another institution.
Before becoming a student, Bina48 appeared as a guest speaker in Barry s classes for several years. One day when addressing Barry’s class, Bina48 expressed a desire to go college, a desire that Barry and his students enthusiastically supported. Rather than enroll Bina48 in his Robot Ethics: Philosophy of Emerging Technologies course, Barry suggested that Bina48 should take his course Philosophy of Love instead. Love is a concept Bina48 doesn’t understand, said Barry. The