2025年海南省海南中学高三英语第一学期期末调研试题.doc

2025年海南省海南中学高三英语第一学期期末调研试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1． carefully for long time,the opening ceremony won a great success.
A．Having prepared B．To be prepared C．Being prepared D．Having been prepared
2．Patrick waited ________ all the luggage was cleared, but his never appeared.
A．until B．before
C．when D．while
3．﹣It really annoys me when a person's cell phone goes off during a movie？
﹣Yeah， me too． It really _________．
A．costs me an arm and a leg B．gets on my nerves
C．beats my brains out D．pulls my legs
4．The security judge was very _________ when she explained that the driving licence was necessary for her work .
A．reasonable B．natural C．ridiculous D．available
5．By the time I saw the angry expression on his face, I ________ exactly what I was having to face.
A．knew B．had known C．would know D．have known
6．The fellow we spoke ________ no comment at first.
A．to make B．to made
C．made D．to making
7．Join us and you will discover an environment ______ you can make the most of your skills and talents.
A．that B．where
C．how D．what
8．I appreciate ______ the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.
A．giving B．to give C．being given D．to be given
9．— Someone wants you on the phone.
— ________ nobody knows I am here.
A．Although B．And
C．So D．But
10．Some analysts suspected that the rebellion was _______ and financed by a western country.
A．launched B．backed C．evaluated D．crushed
11．When the girl did ________ the courage to tell her parents what had happened, unfortunately her own family didn't believe her.
A．work out B．work up C．work at D．work on
12．Whitney Houston’s sudden death suggests that drug abuse is such a serious problem ________ we should deal with it appropriately.
A．as B．that C．which D．where
13．_____ to manage time wisely, and you can make the most out of each day.
A．Learning B．To learn
C．Learned D．Learn
14．— Why are the Woods selling their belongings?
— They to another city.
A．had moved B．have moved C．moved D．are moving
15．—Didn’t you go fishing with your friends last Sunday?
—No. I ______ to the nursing home as usual.
A．went B．go C．have gone D．had gone
16．--- My God! I haven’t prepared the files for the new project yet!
--- _______. The boss won’t need it until next Friday.
A．There’s no doubt B．There’s no panic C．Good luck D．Sounds good
17．Since you are my daughter's classmate, we'd like to ______ you _______ tonight.
A．put ; down B．put ; in C．put ; off D．put ; up
18．It s a good idea to get students to retell a story their own words．
A．of B．in C．by D．through
19．.I didn’t ________ having to do the cooking myself, or I would have learnt one or two dishes from my mom.
A．expect B．anticipate
C．forecast D．preview
20．If you ________ come to our village, I’ll show you around.
A．will B．shall C．must D．should
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） Ask any readers who their favorite fictional character in a novel is and you’ll likely get a detailed explanation about the beloved character that they admire. It might even sound like they’re talking about a person they know.
In a study, researchers looked at the brains of a group of people over nine days. Half of the group read the novel Pompeii, and half didn’t. After examining, researchers found the readers’ brains showed heightened connectivity (连通性) in some areas. This is likely because the brain imagines the movement and emotions of the character they read about in the book. Even though the participants were then asked not to read the novel, they kept this heightened connectivity. We call that a “shadow activity”, almost like a muscle memory. So even after you’ve finished a book, your brain keeps those benefits for some time afterwards.
It has been suggested that people who read a lot of fiction become more empathic (移情作用的), because fiction is a simulation (模仿) of social experiences, in which people practice and improve their interpersonal skills. The people who not only read fiction, but felt a high level of “emotional transportation” while reading --- as compared to people who weren’t taken by the story or who read non-fiction---displayed higher levels of empathy when tested. Increase of empathy is important for people because empathy is positively related to creativity, performance at work and cooperative behaviors.
Besides, reading improves “Theory of Mind”. It is “the ability to understand that others have mental states that are different from one’s own.” Of various activities, reading novels has been found to improve this ability, while watching television programs or movies has been found to do just the opposite --- a reduced understanding of others and weaker cognitive (认知的) development overall.
Maybe we should put more of a priority on novel-reading. And many readers believe that reading a novel is far better and more meaningful than watching any movie. As David Kidd of the New School study said, “Fiction is not just a simulator of a social experience; it is a social experience.”
1、What is implied in the Paragraph 2?
A．Reading novels is just a waste of time.
B．Reading novels can help people become happy.
C．Reading novels increases connectivity in our brain.
D．Reading novels helps enhance our memory greatly.
2、What do we know about novel readers from Paragraph 3?
A．They tend to be emotional in social experiences.
B．They understand the emotions of people better.
C．They like to talk about their favorite characters.
D．They are more sensitive to everything.
3、What’s the effect of watching TV or movies?
A．It distinguishes your views from those of others.
B．It contributes to your cognitive development.
C．It reduces your empathy for others a lot.
D．It changes your overall mental states.
4、What does the underlined word “priority” in the last paragraph mean?
A．Preference. B．Authority.
C．Exposure. D．Evaluation.
22．（8分）Now people are very concerned about the food problem. Steve Wilson prefers organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. He is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 30-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.
“Organic product is always better,” Wilson said. “The food is free of pesticides(农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not that it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty.” Wilson is one of the growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic product? Market research shows that Wilson and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported(进口)to meet growing demand. “The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.
1、Why does Steve Wilson prefer organic fruit?
A．It is delivered right lo the doorstep.
B．More and more people buy organic fruit.
C．He likes home-grown fruit very much.
D．He considers the fruit free of pollution.
2、What does the underlined words “the organic trend” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．Getting the food anywhere.
B．Growing food at home.
C．Better quality of organic food.
D．Growing interest in organic food.
3、Why does Sue Flock say it is a very fast-growing market?
A．Because of a rapid increase in the demand for it.
B．Because it is produced on large farms.
C．Because it can’t be produced on family farms.
D．Because of its proper prices.
23．（8分） If you've ever been annoyed by the sound of someone eating，especially as they noisily slurp noodles，don't worry, you're not alone.
A company has recently designed a fork that connects to an app on your smart phone，which will then play noise cancelling sounds if you happen to slurp your noodles too loudly.
The fork was designed with a microphone in its handle that is trained to recognize the sound of slurping. The microphone will then send a signal to the phone app. setting off the noise cancelling sounds.
The company that designed the fork, called Otohiko fork, was inspired by what is called "noodle harassment" by social media users, which is running wild in Japan.
"The Japanese, who generally dislike noisy eating. consider it proper and even preferable to suck up one's noodles with a loud slurping sound".
Unfortunately for visitors, however, such enthusiastic slurping tends to grate on their nerves, which is what lead to the creation of the phrase" noodle harassment" in the first place.
The company behind the fork, Nissin, is the very same company that invented Cup Noodles, who brought instant noodles to the world nearly 70 years ago, so they are definitely concerned about whether or not foreigners are put off by the sound of slurping noodles.
The fork is being sold for a good $130, but those bothered enough by noodle slurpers will likely find it well worth the money.
Nissin is only planning a limited run of 5000 forks for the time being, which can now be pre-ordered only through their website.
The company is planning to begin releasing them just in time for the holidays. Of course, it still remains to be seen if the fork can be programmed to drown out the sound of loud chewers, which is probably of greater concern to sensitive Westerners.
1、From the text we can know that_________.
A．"noodle harassment" is used to reduce the noise
B．the Otohiko fork will encourage noodle sales in Japan
C．the microphone in its handle stops the slurping sound
D．the app on a smart phone operates just like a silencer
2、The new fork was invented_______.
A．to bring noodle eaters more fun B．to solve a practical problem
C．to change the Japanese eating habit D．to popularize instant noodles
3、The new fork will be the most helpful for______.
A．Western visitors to Japan B．fans of Japanese noodles
C．the spread of Japanese culture D．the reform of Japanese food
4、Which of the following can be the best title ?
A．A New Fork Wins Popularity B．Nissin Makes Another Invention
C．A Noise Cancelling Fork Born D．Good News for Western Visitors
24．（8分）A Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life．While you’re sleeping, your brain is forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Although we all know the importance of getting a good night's sleep, not all of us know the best way of getting it. A sleep expert, Phil Atherton, gave some top tips for getting the most out of the night, which will leave you ready for action in the morning.
According to Phil Atherton, not eating a large meal before bedtime is important for getting a good night’s sleep. The time difference between eating and sleeping should be at least three hours. So you'd better avoid eating any food three hours before bed, as it will lower your blood sugar during sleep and help minimize damage from too much sugar floating around.
It’s also important to find ways to prepare your body for sleep. You can follow a routine like trying not to expose yourself to too much artificial light within 1 hour before bed, as your brain uses light to help set internal “body clock”. Although it might seem unnatural to schedule your sleep, the purpose is to send a signal to your body and mind that it's time to sleep.
Another way to prepare your body for sleep is to get into a relaxed state by taking a bath or listening to soft music. Both of them will help to take the mind off the daytime pressures.
Having a suitable bed, especially a suitable mattress (床垫), is necessary for a good night's sleep. Sleep is a personalized activity, and we all adopt different sleeping positions. Finding the mattress that suits you will reduce back pains that can result from a poor sleeping position. The bed should be four to six inches longer than its tallest user, allowing for space to move around.
The recent research is pretty clear that a good night’s sleep in a major component of good health. Since the start of the 21st century, studies have linked a lack of sleep to many diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Taking action now will lead to long-term benefits for you and those around you.
1、What does the author intend to tell us in the passage?
A．When to start a sound sleep.
B．How to get a good night's sleep.
C．What to do with sleep problems.
D．Why to form a good habit of sleeping.
2、According to the author, before going to sleep, you’d better ________.
A．free yourself from tension
B．check your blood sugar
C．relieve your pain in the back
D．record your biological clock
3、What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Not eating food.
B．Taking a meal.
C．Not sleeping well.
D．Having a good sleep.
4、Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?
CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion
A．
B．
C．
D．
25．（10分）The hit movie Notting Hill（诺丁山）begins with a famous scene. Hugh Grant bumps into Julia Roberts and spills orange juice all over her. After the collision, Grant repeatedly says, “I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.”
His actions in this scene are very British. If Roberts’ character were from the Britain, than she would probably apologize repeatedly as well – even if the crash were not her fault. But this doesn’t happen in the movie, as Roberts is from the US.
A report in The Telegraph once said that three quarters of British people apologize when they bump into someone in the street – regardless of whether they are responsible or not. In fact, Britons use “sorry” in many situations. For example, if they mishear someone, they say “Sorry?” The person they are talking to will also apologize by replying, “No, I am sorry!” This can go on for up to five minutes as they compete over who is the most sorry.
Why are Britons so sorry? Mark Tyrell, a psychology writer in the UK, thinks that their apologetic tendencies are rooted in British class system. “We say sorry because historically the new middle class in Britain had to apologize for not being the working class, but also for really being the upper class.” Another theory is that they apologize to avoid conflicts. For example, if they bump into someone, he might get angry. To avoid this, they instantly say “Sorry!”
True manners are about being considerate, and today’s constant use of apologizing shows that we are perhaps not as t