2026届湖北省荆门市龙泉中学英语高三第一学期期末学业质量监测模拟试题.doc

2026届湖北省荆门市龙泉中学英语高三第一学期期末学业质量监测模拟试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．---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
2．After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane ______ her job as a doctor in the countryside.
A．set out B．took over C．took up D．set up
3．--The weather is too cold ___ March this year.
-- It was still ___ when I came here years ago.
A．for; colder B．in; cold
C．in; hot D．for; hotter
4．—Steve, the vacation is coming soon．Have you found a summer job yet？
—I suppose I can work at the boy’s camp _____ I worked last summer．
A．that B．where C．which D．what
5．We can never expect ____ bluer sky unless we create ____ less polluted world.
A．a; a B．a; the
C．the; a D．the; the
6．After making the speech, he went through it in his mind to reflect where he_________ better.
A．could do B．would do C．could have done D．would have done
7．You have to rewrite the monthly report because you _____ many important details.
A．turned off B．left out
C．dropped by D．put up
8．Her doctor indicated that even adding a(n) _____ amount of daily exercise would dramatically improve her health.
A．modest B．equal
C．considerable D．exact
9．Having lost something in the cloakroom，I went inside to get it，and found Roy ________ the pockets of people’s coats.
A．going around B．going after
C．going against D．going through
10．Ellen is a fantastic dancer. I wish I ________ as well as her.
A．dance B．will dance
C．had danced D．danced
11．—What do you think of teaching, Bob?
—I find it fun and challenging. It is a job ________ you are doing something serious and interesting.
A．which B．where
C．when D．that
12．—Sometimes I am even sleepy in class.
—It’s terrible. You _____ as well go to bed earlier.
A．should B．will
C．might D．can
13．He asked ______ for the computer.
A．did I pay how much
B．I paid how much
C．how much did I pay
D．how much I paid
14．This is not an economical way to get more water; ________, it is very expensive.
A．worse still B．on the contrary
C．in short D．in addition
15．We sell a lot of products offshore and the opportunity to open up markets in regions ________ we don't currently sell a lot to is a great one.
A．where B．that
C．what D．when
16．Whether to favor urban development or the preservation of historical sites is especially controversial in China, where there exists rich history, diversified tradition and cultural ________.
A．surplus B．deposits C．accounts D．receipts
17．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
18．I wanted to give you some bread, but ________ was left.
A．neither B．nothing
C．none D．no one
19．At the news of the earthquake, the soldiers did what they could the victims.
A．help B．to help C．to helping D．helping
20．The new playground to be built next year will be ____________ the old one.
A．as three times big as B．three times as big as
C．as big as three times D．as big three times as
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）In 2016, a team of Japanese scientists found bacteria capable of breaking down and “eating” one of the world’s most popular plastics-polyethylene terephthalate(PET). It was valued as a potential breakthrough at the time. But a new discovery came as a team of British scientists examined an enzyme(酶) produced by the Japanese bacteria to find out more about its structure. While operating the structure to better understand how it worked, they accidentally created the changed enzyme that’s even more efficient at breaking down plastic bottles.
The researchers are now working to further improve the enzyme so it can be used on an industrial scale. It’s possible that within the next few years there could be an industrially possible process for turning PET into other substances so it can be recycled.
The ability to scale up the process will be important. Plastic pollution is fast becoming one of the biggest environmental issues of our time. More than 1 million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute. Most of these bottles are made from PET，which can take up to00 years to biodegrade(生物降解), and many are left in the oceans. Over half of global PET waste is not collected for recycling and only 7 percent of bottles are recycled into new bottles.
Some scientists say the breakthrough, though promising, is nowhere near enough to solve our pollution crisis. These enzymes are not abundantly present in nature. So you would need to produce the enzyme first, then add it to the PET plastic to degrade it.”This is likely to be a slow process. If you have gone through the trouble of collecting the PET waste, then there are clearly far better ways to recycle it or burn it for energy,” said Wim, head of the Industrial Biotechnology Center. He suggested the use of commercially available biodegradable bioplastics would still be a better bet.
1、What unexpected discovery did the British scientists make?
A．An effective way to deal with plastic waste.
B．A potential solution in collecting PET waste.
C．The way to understand the structure of enzyme better.
D．The real value of the discovery by Japanese scientists.
2、What does the underlined phrase “the process” in Paragraph 3 actually refer to?
A．The process to find the enzyme.
B．The process to make more plastics.
C．The process to reduce the PET waste.
D．The process to produce kind of new PET.
3、What is the problem about recycling the PET waste?
A．Large quantities of plastic bottles are used.
B．Ocean plastic waste is harder to biodegrade
C．Most of the PET waste is left without treatment.
D．Most of the plastic products are made from PET.
4、What can be concluded from the last paragraph?
A．The enzyme does not exist in nature.
B．The enzyme has helped to solve the plastic problems.
C．Burning plastic waste for energy is now the best way to rid it.
D．We have a long way to go to use the enzyme to recycle PET waste.
22．（8分） The Frick Collection (5th Avenue and E. 70th Street)
Many art lovers would rather visit this small art gallery than any other in New York. Henry Clay Frick, a rich New Yorker, died in 1919, leaving his house, furniture and art collections to American people. Frick had a preference for pre-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are well-represented in this excellent collection. You can also explore Frick’s beautiful house and garden which are well worth a visit
Guggenheim Museum (5th Avenue and 88th Street)
This museum owns 5,000 excellent modern paintings, sculptures and drawings. These art works are not all displayed at the same time. The exhibition is always changing. It will appeal to those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Guggenheim Museum building is also world-famous. The best way to see the paintings is to start from the top floor and walk down to the bottom. There are no stairs, just a circular(环形的) path.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (5th Avenue and 82nd Street)
The reputation of this museum lies in the variety of its art collection. This covers more than 5,000 years of civilization from many parts of the world. The museum displays more than just the visual delights of art. It introduces you in ancient ways of living. You can visit an Egyptian temple, a fragrant Ming garden, a typical room in an 18th century French house and many other special exhibitions.
Whitney Museum of American Art (945 Madsion Avenue, near 75th Street)
The Whitney holds an excellent collection or contemporary American paintings and sculptures. There are no permanent displays in this museum and exhibitions change all the time. Every two years, the Whitney holds a special exhibition of new art by living artists. The museum also shows videos and films by contemporary video artists.
1、What can we know about Henry Clay Frick?
A．He once lived a poor life.
B．He had a deep love for his country.
C．He left all his possessions to his family.
D．He loved twentieth century paintings very much.
2、What do Guggenheim Museum and Whitney Museum of American Art have in common?
A．They both have stairs in their buildings.
B．They both hold art works by living artists.
C．The exhibitions in them are always changing.
D．They both display modern paintings, sculptures and drawings.
3、If you are interested in ancient civilization, you can go to ________.
A．The Frick Collection B．Guggenheim Museum
C．Whitney Museum of American Art D．Metropolitan Museum of Art
4、What can we infer about Whitney Museum of American Art?
A．There are only paintings of great artists.
B．It is located in the same avenue as the others.
C．You can’t enjoy new art of living artists each year.
D．It is not as popular among art lovers as the other museums.
5、The passage is mainly about ________
A．some famous artists B．some famous paintings
C．some famous places of interest D．some famous art museums
23．（8分） My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we’ve gone through both tears and happiness.
About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher’s eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it!
By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.
A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin’s voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.
That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin - I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined(用松香擦)the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.
My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I’m deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I’m walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn(庄严的)tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life.
My violin, shall I compare you to a summer’s day?
1、What further contributed to the author's dislike of violin-playing?
A．Orders from mum. B．Boredom of practice.
C．Loss of passion for violin. D．Disappointment in the teacher’s eyes.
2、What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A．The author’s feeling was continuously influenced by the music.
B．The weather actually changed because of the tune.
C．The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat.
D．The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.
3、Why did the author pick up the violin again?
A．The invisible hammer and claw are gone.
B．The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.
C．A famous tune aroused his interest and passion.
D．He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn’s works.
4、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Deep love for music. B．My dislike and like of violin.
C．An inspiring story of violin. D．Musical soul mate—violin.
24．（8分） Imagine being given the opportunity to wake up to lions, eat your meals with monkeys, and even share your bath with bears, all from the comfort of a unique new lodging experience. The Jamala Wildlife Lodge opened its doors in January 2015, which was set up in an effort to educate visitors about aiding the survival of many of the world's endangered species. “It's great for the animals; they're going to get more space. It's great for the viewing public; they're going to get more things to see. It will be great for tourism and just for the local community，” said Richard Tindale, the owner and operator. Spreading across three locations in the National Zoo, the 18 rooms, which range from giraffe tree houses to jungle bungalows, offer a fantastic experience with wildlife.
The Giraffe Treehouse
The Giraffe Treehouse is set among the giraffe enclosures (围场), and the Jungle Bungalows are luxurious individual suites which are next to either lion, cheetah(猎豹), brown bear, or Malaysian sun bear enclosures.
The Ushaka House
Housing up to 26 people, the Ushaka House is built around the monkey enclosure and has a builtin aquarium which offers private views of some of the zoo's sharks.
The Burley Griffin House
Only meters from the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas have splendid views across the lake to Black Mountain.
The Shark House
The Shark House has its own little jetty(码头) and it comes out over the shark tank here and so the people who stay in the room will be able to go to their bedroom and pat the shark.
Location
Located in the heart of Australia's political capital, the Jamala Wildlife Lodge at the National Zoo and Aquarium is just ten minutes from Canberra's central Business District.
1、Which of the following is TRUE about the Jamala Wildlife Lodge?
A．The Jamala Wildlife Lodge lies in the heart of Canberra.
B．The Jamala Wildlife Lodge has a very long history.
C．The Jamala Wildlife Lodge is outside the National Zoo.
D．The Jamala Wildlife Lodge has altogether 26 houses.
2、If a tourist wants to visit Lake Burley Griffin, he'd better choose ________.
A．The Giraffe Treehouse B．The Ushaka House
C．The Burley Griffin House D．The Shark House
3、The purpose of writing the passage is to ________.
A．attract more tourists to visit the National Zoo
B．introduce the Jamala Wildlife Lodge in Australia
C．raise people's awareness of protecting animals
D．offer visitors an opportunity to play with sharks
25．（10分）In a foreign country, a man visited a local restaurant. He didn’t speak their language. He ordered something indecipherable off the menu. When the waiter brought him a plate of delicious looking fried noodles, he smiled and made an OK sign at the waiter with his thumb and forefinger linked in a circle. Looking angry, the waiter then picked up the dish and thrown it to his lap. What he did wrong, he wondered. Well, nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to using hand gesture in another country.
Gestures have been used to replace words in many