2025-2026学年贵州省贵阳市清镇北大培文学校贵州校区高三英语第一学期期末学业水平测试试题.doc

2025-2026学年贵州省贵阳市清镇北大培文学校贵州校区高三英语第一学期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．By the time we ________ from our school, we have been close friends for more than ten years.
A．graduated B．will graduate
C．are graduating D．graduate
2．You should first explore your talents and get to know yourself so as to make a list of _________ you think your real interests lie.
A．that B．what
C．where D．how
3．Don’ t be joking. It’ s time to______your business.
A．set out B．take up C．go on D．get down
4．Last year I applied to Princeton University．I ____ they would say yes—but they did, and now here I am．
A．never think B．am never thinking
C．have never thought D．never thought
5．––What did the doctor say about your injury?
––She said I should avoid doing too much exercise ______ it feels better.
A．until B．since
C．if D．while
6．Thanks to the efforts in environmental protection, the wetland has been _____ to its original appearance.
A．restored B．delivered
C．transferred D．drafted
7．They are smiling. There ______ much trouble solving the problem.
A．couldn’t be B．mustn’t be
C．can’t have been D．mustn’t have been
8．Only when _________hard __________ make your dream come true.
A．do you work; you can B．you work; you can
C．do you work; can you D．you work; can you
9．---I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays.
---That’s _______ I don’t agree. You should have a more active life.
A．how B．when C．where D．what
10．According to the local law, no one ______ enter the building site without permission.
A．can B．must
C．shall D．dare
11．With Mother's Day around the corner，I have taken some money out of the bank_____________ presents for my mother.
A．buy B．to buy
C．buying D．having bought
12．Life is a journey _____with hardships, joys and special moments.
A．filled B．to fill C．filling D．having filled
13．--- You look happy today. Is there anything good?
--- I’m very delighted ______ as one of the exchange students.
A．to choose B．to have been chosen
C．choosing D．having been chosen
14．The main issue at the APEC meeting was a climate-change plan _____ by Australia’s Howard and backed by Bush.
A．put out B．put off
C．put away D．put forward
15．American singer Taylor Swift, 21, ________ big at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards in the US on April 3rd.
A．stood B．gave C．scored D．made
16．—What did he do in return for free ________ and food offered by the kind couple?
—He helped their son with his lessons.
A．conservation B．admission
C．accommodation D．immigration
17．Had it not been for his experience in the forest，we ____________ in the battle with the fierce bear.
A．hadn't survived B．wouldn't have survived
C．didn't survived D．wouldn't survive
18．--- How did you like the concert last night?
--- I enjoyed it very much, but the dancers ______ a better job.
A．could have done B．couldn’t have done C．could do D．had done
19．I wish I ______ at my sister’s wedding last Tuesday, but I was on a business trip in New York then.
A．will be B．would be
C．have been D．had been
20．So ________ sometimes in trying to accomplish something big _______ we fail to notice the little things that give life its magic.
A．we get caught up; as B．do we get caught up; that
C．caught up get we; as D．caught up do we get; that
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）Most of us have been in this situation: You're on your way to your friend's house, then you suddenly ask yourself,"Did I remember to turn the lights off?” For those with "smart homes", however, this wouldn’t be a problem.
Over the last few years,smart home technology has become more popular. Thanks to user-friendly products like intelligent lighting and heating controllers, people can control nearly every electrical item in their homes from anywhere in the world.
While smart homes aren't new, companies like Philips, Amazon and Xiaomi have finally brought automation to everyday people with affordable products like artificial intelligence(AI) speakers and sensors.
“The obvious message is that you can stop wasting energy,” Tom Kerber, director of research for U. S -based digital company Parks Associates, told The Guardian.
And the technology also has more meaningful uses. In Norway, for example, one company is using smart tech to make life easier for its elderly customers. Abilia's system allows carers to check up on patients through a tablet on a wall inside their home. The device sends patients reminders about tasks, such as when they need to take medication(冥想). It can even tell carers if there's any unusual activity in the home that could be life-threatening.
“This kind of system allows people to take care of themselves, which is the most important thing,” Abilia's vice president, Oystein Johnsen, told the BBC．"It also saves the government money. In Norway, it costs 1 million kroner(about 0. 8 million yuan )per year to have someone in a care home. This system costs 15,000 kroner a year.”
So, for those who have already "gone smart", will it ever be possible to go back to do things in the old-fashioned way? "I think it would be difficult. When we go to a friend’s house or on vacation we find ourselves expecting the house to do things for us that we should do, "Poulson, 35, a senior program manager from Seattle.,U. S.,explained.
1、What are the first and second paragraphs used for?
A．Introducing the topic.
B．Describing the situation.
C．Advertising smart homes.
D．Putting forward the author's opinion.
2、What do Philips, Amazon and Xiaomi have in common?
A．They are all designing smart homes.
B．They are all U. S -based digital company.
C．They've all advanced in smart technology.
D．They've all received affordable products automatically.
3、What does Abilia's system allow users to do in Norway?
A．To take care of themselves.
B．To buy user-friendly products.
C．To control heating and cooling.
D．To switch lights through a tablet.
4、what's Poulson's attitude to smart technology?
A．Cautious. B．Favorable
C．Ambiguous. D．Disapproving.
22．（8分） We can take online joyful learning experiences to a new level by combining the best practices in education with inspiring hands-on lessons that parents and children can enjoy together.
◆◇Starting a Writer’s Notebook　June 13th—June 17th
This workshop is to inspire children to see themselves as true authors. The writing activities in this workshop are meant to help young authors develop their sense of voice and enthusiasm for writing. Participants will learn a variety of strategies and techniques for generating ideas and producing meaningful writing.
PRICE: $27.00($22.00 cash payment)　　　AGE: 6—10
◆◇Backyard Science　　June 20th—June 24th
By sharing what we discover in our own backyards, our children will be able to experience firsthand how wildlife, climate, and geographic landscapes differ across the globe. Through this workshop we have the ability to create eye-opening explorations for our children.
PRICE: $27.00　　　 AGE:4—10
◆◇Be a Peacemaker　　June 27th—July 1st
By practicing mindfulness we discover how to find that peaceful place within ourselves, even during the most difficult times. This online class offers families a way to explore beneficial techniques together in an effort to develop a shared language and common understanding of what it means to be fully present in our lives.
PRICE: $27.00　　 AGE: 4—10
◆◇Poetry Makers　　June 11th—July 15th
When sharing poems with our children, we not only teach them how to appreciate the beauty of language but also that our words have the ability to affect others in deep and meaningful ways. In this four-week online workshop, we will strengthen our children’s understanding of themselves, each other, and the world around them through the power of writing poetry.
PRICE: $27.00　　　AGE:6—10
1、What can we learn about Starting a Writer’s Notebook?
A．It offers a discount.
B．It lasts four weeks.
C．It is suitable for all ages.
D．It encourages children to write poetry.
2、What can we learn about Backyard Science?
A．It encourages the kids to get close to nature.
B．It offers the kids various outdoor explorations.
C．It fills the kids with confidence in their future.
D．It enriches the kids’ life experience and knowledge.
3、Which workshop can help kids make a good balance in their daily life?
A．Starting a Writer’s Notebook.
B．Backyard Science.
C．Be a Peacemaker.
D．Poetry Makers.
4、What can kids learn at Poetry Makers?
A．Take more interest in their studies.
B．Have a strong desire to be successful.
C．Show much enthusiasm for literature.
D．Be aware of the power of words.
23．（8分） Each applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care. We consider each applicant to Harvard College as a whole person, and put enormous care into evaluating every application. We hope you will explore the information in this section to understand what we look for in our admissions process.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the Universal College Application. Each is treated equally by the Admissions Committee. Complete and submit your materials as soon as possible to ensure full and timely consideration of your application. View our Application Tips for step-by-step information.
When to Apply
Date
Deadline
Date
Deadline
November 1
Early Action Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Application deadline
November 1
Early Financial Aid Application deadline
Late March
Decision letters mailed
Mid - December
Early Auction decisions released
May 1
Reply date for Admitted Students
January 1
Regular Decision deadline

What We Look For
We seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives.
While academic accomplishment is the basic requirement, the Admission Committee considers many other factors—strong personal qualities, special talents or excellences of all kinds, perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstances, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.
We outline everything you need to apply to Harvard.
Click https: //college. harvard. edu/admissions/apply to get detailed requirements.
1、Where can you find step-by-step information of how to apply?
A．Common Application. B．Coalition Application.
C．Universal College Application. D．Application Tips.
2、Which is the final day for Financial Aid Application?
A．November 1. B．January 1.
C．March 1. D．May 1.
3、What is the basic requirement to apply for Harvard University?
A．Academic accomplishment. B．Strong personal qualities.
C．Special talents. D．Unique perspectives.
24．（8分）As a manager,you want to help your employees.And that's great.When an employee comes to you with a problem,you may tend to jump in and offer advice.While your intentions are noble,you may end up helping where it isn't actually needed or taking over the conversation altogether.
You go into rescuer mode,and it's understandable.You're trying to help out wherever you can.But at the end of the day,you're very;tired because you've taken on more than you should have,and your team member is depressed because responsibilities were taken away from them.You thought you were helping as much as you could,but instead you undermined their morale as they had no chance to achieve something independently.
The easiest way to avoid this situation is to be lazy.You just ask questions,especially,ask the laziest coaching question:"How can I help?"
This is the laziest way to find out what your employee needs from you.By asking something like this,you force the person to decide what they need exactly—they might not even know yet themselves.Or they know what they need and will tell you,in the hope that you'll agree with whatever it is.Either way,asking the lazy question creates a win-win situation,as it results in a clear and direct request that will lead to the solution your employee is looking for.

By asking this lazy question,you avoid jumping in to help in the way which you first think is needed—no more rescuer mode!Asking questions is a self-management tool because it keeps you lazy and yet shows your curiosity.
Be lazy and also be outspoken.Ask your employee,“What do you want from me?”Of course,be careful of how you say this,because not everyone will like this.Ask your employee,really,truly,“What can I do to help?”
It sounds easy,but it can be hard to resist the temptation to jump in and help someone,or to offer advice. However,in the end,you'll find that asking the lazy question makes you more useful to those you manage,and it will help you work less hard and.have more impact.
1、What does the underlined part "undermined their morale" mean in Paragraph 2?
A．Lowered their salary.
B．Made them much lazier.
C．Gave them more freedom.
D．Affected their growth and enthusiasm.
2、What can we learn from the passage?
A．Most people like to be in control of the conversation.
B．It's unwise to ask what an employee actually needs.
C．Sometimes we can't help offering help to others.
D．It is best to offer advice when you're asked to.
3、Which can be the best title of the passage
A．Being a Lazy Manager is a Good Thing
B．How to Offer Advice at Proper Time
C．Why People are Willing to Help Others
D．How to Become an Independent Employee
25．（10分） Connecting with people has become so much easier with advancing technology. Tasks that once required a postage stamp or carrier pigeon are now as simple as tapping a name or even a face on your screen, and you’re connected. But also easier is unconsciously getting caught up in a dilemma by violating certain new rules for communicating. A big one for some: Don’t call until you’ve texted to confirm it’s OK to call. But that’s just the beginning.
“I’m usually pretty mild and not much bothers me,” said Mark Angielle, a 22-year-old office manager from White Plains, New York. But the one thing that he hates more than anything else in life is the terrible one-word message — “K.” “At the very least reply with, Got it.” he said “At least give me a few words here. You’re not that busy.”
There are hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of others who have taken Lo social media to express their distaste for people who don’t follow the unwritten rules of digital communication.
“These rules are simply a new display of a phenomenon we’ve seen in the past,” said James Ivory, professor of communication a Virginia Tech. In the same way that generations and small groups of friends have their own slang and customs, internet culture has given birth to technology-dependent beings that have their own unique set of routine.
But n