2026届湖南省道县第二中学英语高三上期末联考模拟试题.doc

2026届湖南省道县第二中学英语高三上期末联考模拟试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．—Can't you drive a little faster?
—No. If I ________ another speeding ticket, my dad would take away my car.
A．would get B．would have got C．had got D．got
2．_____ annoys the teacher most is that all the students are too quiet in class.
A．What B．That
C．When D．Who
3．A proposal was put forward at the meeting __________ the new cement plant shouldn’t be built near the school.
A．when B．where
C．that D．which
4．________ the opportunity to speak at the graduation ceremony made me overjoyed.
A．Offering B．Offered
C．To offer D．Being offered
5．Never before ________ the famous museum was just a stone's thro away from their school, so out ________.
A．had they known; went all they B．they had known; went all they
C．had they known; they all went D．they had known; they all went
6．Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the emergency aid the traffic accident occurred.
A．hurriedly B．quickly C．immediately D．shortly
7．To get a slim figure, Fanny has tried many ways, but in vain. So now she is reduced anything　for supper.
A．to not eating B．not to eat
C．not to eating D．to not eat
8．They have leading experts in this field, and that's ____ they've made important progress.
A． where B． why C． whether D． who
9．With the nuclear crisis worsening in Iran, the world’s attention is fixed again on ________is called the Middle East.
A．which B．what C．that D．it
10．Two professors at Harvard University published a study of 3,300 new graduates, looking at ________ their names had any bearing on their academic performance.
A．that B．how C．why D．whether
11．Many netizens are impressed with the excuse given by a teacher for quitting her job ______ she owes the world a visit.
A．because B．that C．where D．why
12．Paul could be a very attractive boy but he ______ to his behaviour.
A．paid no attention B．were paying no attention
C．pays no attention D．had paid no attention
13．With the help of high technology in the past few years, electronic business _______ to bank industry and travel industry..
A．applied B．have applied
C．has been applied D．had been applied
14．The maple trees turn a brilliant red in autumn, adding another to the colors in the harvest season.
A．theme B．version
C．category D．dimension
15．They overcame some difficulties and completed the work ahead of time, ________ was something we had not expected.
A．that B．which
C．it D．what
16．He was elected______ president of the company, and _____news came ,in fact, as ______surprise.
A．a; the ;X B．X; the ; a C．a; X; the D．the; the; a
17．Only after he was brought to the police station did the boy ________ he had stolen some purses from other passengers.
A．participate B．acknowledge
C．realize D．summarize
18．Dad is used to smoking and drinking. There’s no chance _____ I’m able to talk him into .
A．whether ; giving it up B．of whether; giving them up
C．that; getting rid of them D．which; stopping it
19．—Do you think he is the only person for the job?
—I’m not quite sure but he’ll prove_______ to the task.
A．equal B．essential
C．special D．superior
20．---Can those___________ at the back of the classroom hear me?
---No problem.
A．seat B．sit
C．seated D．sat
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 China，chain restaurants especially the big multinational ones are cool．Going to Starbucks，for example，is a status symbol．It not only says，"I'm rich enough to buy this overpriced coffee，"but also，"I'm cosmopolitan （见多识广的） enough to be part of globalization．"
Where I come from in the UK，however，chains are neither fashionable nor gourmet（美食的）．Chains are where you go on New Year's Day when nowhere else is open，or when you are 5 years old and your parents can't stand hearing，"I'm hungry!"any longer．In my own case （with regards to McDonald's），a chain is where you are taken on your first"date"．Even at the age of 13，I knew to give the guy the"let's just be friends"phone call the next day．
In the UK，independent cafes and restaurants are making a comeback on the fashion scene．Nowadays，a Londoner who says"let's meet for a coffee at Monmouth"（an independent cafe） is much cooler than one who says"let's go to Starbucks"．Even if Monmouth's coffee is a little more expensive，there's a satisfaction in knowing your pounds aren't going straight to the big corporations．
Of course，there are chain stores all over the UK；you can't go five minutes without spotting a Costa Coffee．But numbers do not add up to good taste．
I do，however，have a confession （坦白）．After moving to China I had moments when all the rice and Kung Pao Chicken became too much．I，too，have retreated to McDonald's．
1、Many Chinese people like to go to multinational chain restaurants because ______ ．
A．the restaurants give customers a taste of foreign culture
B．the restaurants offer different food and drinks from other restaurants

C．they believe that eating there will show their wealth and social status
D．these restaurants are perfect places for a romantic date
2、Which of the following statements is TRUE？ ______
A．The author has grown tired of Chinese food．
B．Branches of Monmouth's cafe can be found all over the UK．
C．Most independent stores are closed on New Year's Day in the UK．
D．It is cool in the UK to take your first date to a chain restaurant．
3、We can infer from the article that ______ ．
A．the author doesn't like food from Pizza Hut
B．the author doesn't like to follow fashion trends
C．many Britons think that numbers mean poor quality
D．many Britons don't like big corporations
22．（8分） Barcelona Ciclo Tour, 1 of the 10 best bike tours in the world!
Gaudi, the ancient streets of the gothic quarter, the multi-cultural district of El Raval. the beaches and modernism buildings, by bike!
The Daily Barcelona Bike Tour
The best way to see Barcelona is by bike! Enjoy Barcelona’s most popular sights including: the works of Gaudi including the Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral and Roman City walls, Pare Ciutadella, the beaches and much more, all in a relaxing tour with 17 stops
In English, our trained guides tell the fascinating truth and stories behind Barcelona’s most famous buildings and many hidden secrets.
No previous reservation needed. Just come along to experience the real Barcelona as you discover the whole city by bike.
Things prepared for you
● 1 bike per person
● 3.5-hour tour with guide
● A free bottle of water
● A free drink at a beach café
● A handlebar-bag for personal belongings
● Free helmets and child seats available on request
What do you need to bring? As little as possible: comfortable clothes, some money and a camera. We can also store your backpack safely in a locker.
Tour times
● 11:00 am Morning Tour
Every day of the year except December 25 and January 1.
● 4:30 pm Afternoon Tour
Every day from April 15 to October 31.
● 7: 30 pm Night Tour
Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June I to September 30 and every Friday and Saturday in October.
Departure point
Placa Catalunya, at the door of Hard Rock Café
Watch for our guides in their Ciclo Tour T-shirts. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
Contact us
If you are coming to Barcelona, do not hesitate to contact us for a quote, We would be happy to prepare a bike tour for you.
Tel: [phone]
1、According to the text, which is included in the bike tour?
A．A Spanish-speaking tour guide.
B．A free meal in a local restaurant.
C．Free admission to 17 popular sights.
D．A free bag for personal use.
2、If you travel to Barcelona during the Spring Festival, which tour can you choose?
A．The 11: 00 am Morning Tour.
B．The 4: 30 pm Afternoon Tour.
C．The 7: 30 pm Night Tour.
D．None of the above.
3、To join in the bike tour, what do you need to do?
A．Buy a helmet and bring a bottle of water.
B．Pay for the tour at least one day in advance.
C．Come to the departure point 10 minutes early.
D．Get a T-shirt from the tour guide when you arrive.
4、What is the text intended as?
A．A travel tip. B．A tour ad.
C．A travel journal. D．A tour schedule.
23．（8分）Kids seem to spend endless hours on smartphones, computers and tablets these days. The best thing parents can do to prevent it is to encourage youngsters to spend more time outdoors in the sunlight.
There has been a massive rise around the globe in short-sightedness—or myopia as it’s officially known—over recent decades. Myopia or short-sightedness is becoming more common. Lack of natural light seems to be the key issue. “The main factor seems to be a lack of exposure to direct sunlight, because children who study a lot and who use computers or smartphones or tablet computers a lot have less opportunity to run around outside and are less exposed to sunshine and because of that children seem to be at more risk of developing shortsightedness.”
Professor Hammond says, “It may be there’s no coincidence that in East Asian countries, the most myopic ones all relate may to be the that maths league tables(排名表). These kids are being pushed with very intensive education from a very young age and spend a lot of time indoors studying close up. Therefore the concern is that all close work—like playing with the iPhone—carries the potential that it could make them more shortsighted.”
The best thing to do, say the experts, is to get children playing outside as much as possible. “In a perfect world, probably on average across the week and the weekend, two hours a day outdoors is protective of becoming short-sighted in children. Healthy diet is really also important—in terms of getting oily fish, green vegetables, green leafy vegetables as much as possible.
“What we need to look at is ways of modifying the impact that these activities have on their visual development.” Professor Hammond said, “There are eye drops and other treatments to slow myopia progression. But in terms of preventing myopia itself, there isn’t any data out there at the moment in terms of the question, ‘Could the drops we use slow progression or stop myopia developing at all? ‘ ”
1、What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Much natural light. B．Running around outside.
C．Computers or smartphones. D．Less exposure to sunshine.
2、What does Professor Hammond think of short-sightedness among East Asian children?
A．It appears quite by chance. B．It is not serious enough.
C．It largely relate to iPad or iPhone. D．It connects with their study pressure.
3、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．The myopic students will decrease in the future.
B．Researchers have found methods to reduce myopia.
C．It’s still a hard job to control the children’s myopia.
D．Researchers needn’t collect any more data on myopia.
4、What is the best title for the text?
A．Common troubles of students
B．Problems caused by short-sightedness
C．Staying outdoors more to keep good eyesight
D．The importance of protecting kids
24．（8分）Eco-Resort Management
Ecotourism is often regarded as a form of nature-based tourism and has become an important alternative source of tourists. In addition to providing the traditional resort-leisure product, it has been argued that ecotourism resort(度假村) management should have a particular focus on best-practice environmental management. Couran Cove Resort is such a tourist attraction located on South Stradbroke Island, Australia.
Sustainable(可持续的) Practices of Couran Cove Resort
South Stradbroke Island is separated from the mainland by the Broadwater, which is home to a wide range of plant communities. Located on the offshore island, the Resort is only accessible by means of water transportation. It provides hourly ferry service from the harbour on the mainland to and from the island. Within the Resort, transport modes include walking trails, bicycle tracks and the beach train. The reception area is the counter of the shop which has not changed in 8 years at least. The accommodation is an octagonal(八角形的) building. These are large rooms that are clean but the equipment is old and in some cases just working. The ceiling fan only works at high speed for example. Beds are hard but clean. There is a television, a radio, an old air conditioner and a small fridge in each room.
As an ecotourism-based resort, most of the planning and development of the attraction has been concentrated on the need to co-exist with the natural environment of South Stradbroke Island to achieve sustainable development.
Water and Energy Management
There is groundwater at the centre of the island, which has a maximum height of 3 metres above sea level. The water supply is recharged by rainfall and is commonly known as an freshwater aquifer(含水层). Couran Cove Island Resort obtains its water supply by tapping into this aquifer and collecting it through a pipe. In order to narrow the water uses, all laundry activities are carried out on the mainland. The Resort uses LPG power station rather than a fuel oil station for its energy supply, supplemented(补充) by wind power, which has reduced greenhouse emissions by 70%. Hot water in the eco-cabins and for some of the Resort‟s vehicles is solar-powered. Water efficient fittings are also installed in showers and toilets. Visitors who stay at the Resort are encouraged to monitor their water and energy usage by an in-house television system, and are rewarded with prizes (such as a free return trip to the Resort) accordingly if their usage level is low.
Evaluation
In three years of operation, Couran Cove Island Resort has won 23 international and national awards. It has effectively implemented contemporary environmental management practices. However, the Resort‟s growth will eventually be limited by its carrying capacity, and quantity control should be incorporated in the management strategy of the Resort.
1、In order to achieve sustainable development, the Resort .
A．cancels the transportation service
B．researches into plant communities
C．provides high quality accommodation
D．operates in harmony with its natural surroundings
2、What is applied for heating water on Couran Cove Island Resort?
A．The LPG power. B．The petro power.
C．The solar power. D．The wind power.
3、According to the study, in the future what should the Resort focus on?
A．Increasing the supply of fresh water.
B．Meeting the need of international guests.
C．Improving the tourism entertainment projects.
D．Limiting the number of the guests to the Resort.
4、From the passage we can know that Couran Cove Island Resort .
A．suffers huge loss in natural resources
B．achieves success in eco-resort management
C．sets a good example for profit-making business
D．raises standards in guest-monitoring management
25．（10分） Fifty y