贵州思南中学2025-2026学年英语高三第一学期期末学业水平测试试题.doc

贵州思南中学2025-2026学年英语高三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．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
2．The new product is beyond all praise and has quickly taken over the market _____ its superior quality.
A．in terms of B．on account of
C．on behalf of D．on top of
3．—I need to advertise for a roommate for next term.
—________？ Mary is interested.
A．Why bother B．Why not
C．So what D．What for
4．—Do you know our town at all?
—Surely, this is the third time I ________ here.

A．came B．come C．have come D．am coming
5．The scientist does not study nature ________ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.
A．until B．because
C．though D．unless
6．In order to finish the work time,the man in charge decided to some more workers.
A．give up B．take on C．look after D．find out
7．With no one them，the two thieves stole into the house．
A．watch B．watching C．watches D．watched
8．President Xi underlines that it is only with joint efforts to keep maritime peace ________ build a maritime community with a shared future for mankind.
A．can we B．we can C．that we can D．that can we
9．Today's homework was easy _______so I finished it quickly and went out to play．
A．to be done B．done C．doing D．to do
10．—-What difference will it make _____we shall go to the concert on Tuesday or Saturday?
—They offer a discount on weekdays.
A．that B．when
C．if D．why
11．You don’t need an invitation to help others. Give help _____you are asked.
A．if B．as
C．though D．before
12．—Do you think I'm a good surfer?
—Of course! I ________ you earlier．You made it look so easy，graceful even．
A．am watching B．was watching
C．have watched D．had watched
13．Guangdong province rolled out new guidelines, _____ offensive nicknames and online violence as school bullying.
A．defining B．defined
C．to define D．having defined
14．That was not the first time he ____ us. I think it's high time we ____ strong actions against him.
A．betrayed, take B．had betrayed, took
C．has betrayed, took D．has betrayed, take
15．We should do what we can ______ people’s hard work pays off.
A．be sure B．being sure
C．making sure D．to make sure
16．_______ in my life impressed me so deeply as my first visit to the Palace Museum.
A．Anything B．Nothing
C．Everything D．Something
17．Premier Li Keqiang officially ______ the plan to develop the Bay Area in his government work report delivered at the start of the National People’s Congress session in March.
A．laid out B．laid off
C．laid down D．laid up
18．________ from J.K. Rowling’s book series of the same title, the “Harry Potter” movies are universally acknowledged as classics.
A．Adapting B．Having adapted
C．Adapted D．To be adapted
19．--- I have been working for more than 30 years! I’m going to retire next month.
--- Really? You don’t look a day 40
A．over B．by
C．with D．for
20．Peter has previous experience, ______ I think he’s the right person for the job.
A．or B．but
C．for D．so
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）An environment full of interesting or exciting ideas is important for young children, and much of a child’s brain develops during the earliest part of life. The visual system, in particular, develops rapidly over the first few weeks. As early as nine minutes after birth, babies prefer to look at photographs and pictures that most resemble the human face. Newborns can see color, and a one-month-old can tell red from green. At 12 weeks old, babies show preferences for colored things as opposed to white ones.
In addition to looking at themselves, babies are attracted to high contrast visuals, colorful objects, and faces. The same holds true for babies, who also are drawn to looking at animals, shiny objects, and familiar items that are part of their world.
It’s no surprise, then, that an art museum is a rich source of visual inspiration for babies. Introducing babies to works of art promotes early neuron（神经元）connections in the brain. And for the verbal study, interacting with an adult in naming images and describing different characteristics in a work of art lays the groundwork for visual and language development.
Free Baby Tours
Watch your child respond to large colorful paintings and learn ways to promote early visual skills. Join us for a lively and free 30-minute Baby Tour. Parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months are welcome. Meet at the TMA Family Center on any of these Fridays:
January 15, 3:30 p.m.
February 19, 6 p.m.
March 18, 3:30 p.m.
April 15, 6 p.m.
May 20, 3:30 p.m.
June 17, 6 p.m.
One child per adult.
Parking is free for members, $5 for nonmembers.
1、A one-day baby may prefer to look at pictures of ________.
A．big animals B．human faces
C．colorful leaves D．white walls
2、What is the benefit for babies when they enjoy works of art?
A．Learning the history of the museum.
B．Learning how to master skills on art.
C．Knowing how to love their parents.
D．Laying the basis for language development.
3、What’s the main purpose of the text?
A．To attract people to join in this baby activity.
B．To show how to develop babies’ interest in art.
C．To help parents know more about art.
D．To promote babies’ early visual skills
22．（8分）The first six months I was married, I truly wanted to scream and pull my hair out. My husband and I really had some all-out battles about his parents (regarding finances, where we would live, religious issues, etc.). Unfortunately, he was completely oblivious to how I felt or that anything was truly wrong. When I was going through all of this with my husband, I really felt so alone. I thought I was crazy/selfish to feel that way and often blamed myself. At first, I called him a Mama’s Boy and told him I felt like I was a low priority to him. This, of course, did not go over well... so I changed my direction.
I’ve been married for three years now, and Jenna’s book played a big role in gaining my husband’s loyalty. I started out by making a decision that I would not berate (责怪) my husband for his family’s actions. After all, he can’t help what his relatives do, and to blame him for other people’s actions wouldn’t really be fair. Secondly, I made a resolution that I would NEVER let them create an argument or problem between my husband and me... this was really a groundbreaking moment for me. After all, it was in my power to control what items became issues in my marriage. I wouldn’t allow petty stuff his family did to upset our balance... that would just give them more power, control, and influence. This took a lot of time, but once my husband realized that I was taking the high road, he started listening to me more.
I promised “for better or for worse” and I decided not to let my in-laws make it worse. As a new bride, I had no idea what I was in for in terms of family management, and even now I take time to re-read certain sections from Jenna’s book periodically. It is taking time and patience to gain my husband’s loyalty, and it’s an ongoing process — but I think it’s well worth it.
1、What can be learned from the first paragraph?
A．The writer agreed with her mother/father-in-law in religion.
B．The writer felt really happy the first six months she was married.
C．Money might be no problem for the writer’s family.
D．Her husband didn’t care about her so much as expected.
2、Which of the following column names best suits the passage?
A．A method of sound income and environment for employees.
B．An inspiration of happy marriage forever for gentlemen.
C．A source of hope and encouragement for wives.
D．Interesting stories about family relationships.
3、What does the underlined “that” refer to in the 2nd paragraph?
A．Allowing petty stuff. B．Blaming her husband.
C．Creating an argument. D．Upsetting their balance.
4、What is the author’s attitude toward Jenna’s book?
A．Critical. B．Objective.
C．Suspicious. D．Appreciative.
23．（8分）Microsoft has developed a new smartphone app that interprets eye signals and translates them into letters, allowing people with motor neurone 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 convert them into letters, words and sentences.
For people suffering from ALS（渐冻症）, also known as motor neurone 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 impairments are expensive, not robust under sunlight, and inconvenient to operate and carry,” said Xiaoyi Zhang,a researcher at Microsoft who developed the technology.
“To overcome the drawbacks, we created GazeSpeak, which is designed to be low-cost, robust, portable and easy to learn.”
The app is used by the listener by pointing his 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 of letters, which each corresponds to 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 system is then able to predict the word or sentence they are trying to say.
Zhang’s research, Smartphone-Based Gaze Gesture Communication for People with Motor Disabilities, is set to be presented at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in May.
1、What’s the major function of Paragraph 1?
A．To arouse the reader’s concern.
B．To summarize the whole passage.
C．To state how GazeSpeak app works.
D．To introduce the topic of the passage.
2、The GazeSpeak app is designed to .
A．convert eye movements into letters, words and sentences
B．help ALS sufferers communicate with others
C．use artificial intelligence to control a camera
D．be used by the people who talk with ALS sufferers
3、The GazeSpeak app is an eye-tracking input system which is .
A．expensive B．inconvenient
C．not robust D．Portable
4、The artificial intelligence system is able to predict the words by .
A．selecting the right letters through eye movements
B．pointing smartphone at the speaker
C．sticking a chart to the smartphone
D．showing four grids of letters to the listeners
24．（8分） Time Out New York, your ultimate guide to life in the city, helps you discover the best events and things to do in March
Mar 3-15. New York International Literary Festival
The literary event champion of New York is back! Many best-selling authors are set to appear at this years festival, including the award- winning writer Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club the film version of the novel starring Michelle Yeoh), Internet business expert writer Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built ) the Anthill founder Alec Ash ( Wish Lanterns) and many more. Stay tuned for our full festival preview and author features
Mar 3-15, various times, 20 dollars or 35 dollars (for literary lunches). Glam.
Until Mar 16: Vivienne Westwood- Get a Life
The well-known fashion designer is the subject of this crossover exhibition of American contemporary art and eco-friendly fashion inspired by Westwood's strong attitude towards a climate revolution Participating artists also include Adam Lawry and Jill Smith
Until March 16, free entry. Chi K /l Art Museum
Mar 17: Dog Day Saturdays
On the third Saturday of the month, The Rooster(13th Street) throws a backyard Party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs. 5 dollars Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends America
Mar 17, 3-5 P. m., 15 dollars. The Rooster(13th Street)
Mar 28-29: Mom to Mom Sale
Sell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by New York mother Sellers will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to Heart to Heart Come and pick up some useful stuff for your family.
Mar.28-29,2-6p,m,(Tues.),10a.m.-2p.m,(Wed.) free entry. New York Racquer Club-clubhouse
1、Who will possibly turn up at Glam on March 10th?
A．Michelle Yeoh. B．Jack Ma.
C．Alec Ash. D．Adam Lawry.
2、Which event might interest those who care about the environment?
A．New York International Literary Festival. B．Vivienne Westwood Get a Life.
C．Dog Day Saturdays. D．Mom to Mom Sale.
3、What do the events Dog Day Saturdays and Mom to Mom Sale have in common?
A．Participants can support charity work. B．Participants are admitted free of charge
C．They are organized annually in New York D．They take place at the same time
25．（10分）Until recently, voice cloning — or voice banking, as it was then known — was a customized industry which served those at risk of losing the power of speech to cancer or surgery. Synthesizing（合成） a voice was a long and expensive process. It meant recording many phrases, each spoken many times, with different the history of the KidPass blog emotional emphase（s重音）and in different contexts (statement, question, command and so forth), in order to the tips on writing good articles online cover all possible pronunciations.
Not any more. Software exists that can store pieces of recorded speech which is merely five milliseconds long, each marked with a precise pitch（音高）. These can be put together to make new words, and adjusted individually so that they fit harmoniously into their new sonic homes. This is much cheaper than conventional voice banking, and permits novel uses to be developed.
This year Vivo Text plans to release an app that lets users select the emphasis, speed and level of happiness or sadness with which individual words and phrases are produced. Mr. Silbert refers to the emotive quality of the human voice as “the ultimate instrument”. Yet this power also troubles him. Vivo Text licenses its software to Hasbro, an American toymaker keen to sell increasingly interactive playthings. Hasbro is aware, Mr. Silbert notes, that without safeguards a naughty child might, for example, type impolite words on his mother’s smartphone in order to see a younger sibling burst into tears on hearing them spoken by a toy using mum’s voice.
More troubling, when tested against voice-biometrics software like that used by many banks to block unauthorized access to accounts, more than 80% of the fake voices tricked the computer. Alan Black, one of Festvox’s developers, thinks systems that rely on voice-ID software