2025年广东省梅州市蕉岭中学英语高三上期末达标检测模拟试题.doc

2025年广东省梅州市蕉岭中学英语高三上期末达标检测模拟试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．— Someone wants you on the phone.
— ________ nobody knows I am here.
A．Although B．And
C．So D．But
2．Christine is ______ about anything but her dress as she doesn’t really care about what she looks like in the eyes of others
A．cautious B．optimistic
C．particular D．curious
3．-How can I get in touch with the travel agency, Robin?
-Just surf the Internet and then call one ________ the telephone number is provided.
A．with which B．in which C．of which D．by which
4．—I am searching one online shopping site after another for a computer.
—So __________I before I decided to buy a new camera.
A．had B．have C．am D．would
5．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
6．The mother goes mad every time she washes the T-shirt__________ her son wipes his dirty hands.
A．that B．where
C．which D．when
7．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
8．---I did really well in the examination, Li Ke
---I did _________. I got full mark.
A．no less B．not less C．not worse D．no worse
9．---Shall we go for a picnic this Saturday？
---_____________. Will next Saturday be OK？
A．Sure，it's up to you B．Sure，it's no problem
C．Sorry，I can't make it D．Sorry，I'm not available today
10．He ________ in a university for five years, but now he runs a company of his own.
A．has taught B．had taught
C．taught D．has been teaching
11．Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly ______ before it is open.
A．conventional B．analytical
C．controversial D．confidential
12．I hope that we will be able to make it through the tough times and back to the business of working together ________ our common goals.
A．on behalf of B．in honor of C．on top of D．in search of
13．She did not feel a bit nervous though it was the first time she ___________ in public.
A．spoke B．have spoken
C．had spoken D．were speaking
14．—I am putting on weight again! Maybe I should start doing yoga.
—You _______ that the whole morning!
A．are saying B．have said C．have been saying D．were saying
15．---May! How is your plan? I heard you started it last Sunday.
---Oh! I for it, but I haven’t decided where to start it.
A．have prepared B．had prepared C．have been preparing D．was preparing
16．It was only after a family related conversation ______________ I found out she was actually my distant cousin.
A．when B．that
C．which D．who
17．Lack of sleep _______ lead to weakened immunity and memory, and also slow physical growth.
A．shall B．must C．should D．can
18．If you sleep less than seven hours, you are three times more to catch a cold．
A．possible B．certainly C．probable D．likely
19．We __________back in the hotel now if you didn’t lose the map．
A．are B．were
C．would be D．will be

20．When it comes to in public, no one can match him.
A．speak B．speaking C．being spoken D．be spoken
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 recent years, China has witnessed the growth of luxury (奢侈品) brands. In this market, Chinese consumers are now the largest spenders. It’s clear that a new generation of young, materialistic people is increasingly relying on luxury brands to improve its self-image.
I am a fashionist too, at least in spirit—I love to look at clothes and shoes. But I don’t understand why people spend lots of money on designer labels.
When a young woman buys a handbag that costs two months of her salary, that’s a scary thing.
What’s interesting is that scientists have found that having luxury things doesn’t lead to happiness.
Study after study has shown that although we want material things, when we get them we don’t suddenly become “happy” people. In fact, a series of studies by Leaf Van Boven at the University of Colorado, US, has shown that individuals who spend money on travel and similar experiences get more pleasure than those who invest it in material things. That’s because experiences are more easily combined with a person’s identity. If I travel to Yunnan, that adventure affects how I think in the future. My memories become a part of me.
Moreover, as Van Boven has observed, young people who pursue happiness through “things” are liked less by their peers. People prefer those who pursue happiness through experiences.

It’s natural to want to express yourself through your appearance. So my advice is: create a look that isn’t tied to a designer label. Convey your own message. Take some lessons from the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. He was always in Levis jeans and a black turtleneck. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, routinely appears in hoodies and sneakers. These people, successful people, have style. You don’t have to break the bank to send a message about who you are.
Take a trip. Go out into the world. Then come back and confidently create your own signature look.
1、What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?
A．The author enjoys buying luxury brands herself.
B．The author agrees to spend money on material things.
C．The author is critical of youths tying their looks to designer labels.
D．The author finds it natural for fashionists to follow fashion trends.
2、Leaf Van Boven’s studies showed that ________.
A．traveling changes a person’s identity greatly
B．people dislike those who love luxuries
C．experiences can bring people more happiness than luxuries
D．luxuries have a negative effect on people’s happiness
3、What is the author’s advice on expressing oneself?
A．Be selective about designer labels.
B．Create your own personal unique style.
C．Choose styles that are simple and comfortable.
D．Try styles like Mark Zuckerberg’s.
4、The main purpose of the article is to ______.
A．persuade readers to invest in experiences instead of luxuries
B．prove how luxury leads to an unpleasant life
C．tell how to express yourself through appearances
D．report on a series of studies about luxuries and happiness
22．（8分） When most people think of the word, “brand”, they think of the Nike Swoosh, Ford “blue oval,” McDonalds Golden Arches, or the “State Farm is There” jingle. They know what theywill get with a wellbranded product or service as promised. Think of Volvo, for instance, and your first thoughts are probably something like “well built, comfortable, Swedish” and, most of all, “safety”.
So a brand is a lot more than a logo, icon, or slogan. Catchy as it may sound, it isn’t the “brand” in the true sense—and it certainly isn’t what makes the brand valuable.A company’s brand is a promise. It’s a description of the company’s character. To some extent, it’s a mission; it’s how the company creates and delivers value. Also, it’s the feeling the company conveys to its stakeholders. Successful brands meet various challenges and consistently deliver on their promises, which is how they create brand value.To illustrate it, here are some brand promises from three highly successful, world-wide brands:The NFL: “To be the premier sports and entertainment brand that brings people together, connecting them socially and emotionally like no other.”Coca-Cola: “To inspire moments of optimism and uplift.”VirginAtlantic: “To be genuine, fun, contemporary, and different in everything we do at a reasonable price.”
Interesting. In none of the above cases does the brand promise describe what these companies do or provide. The NFL’s brand promise says nothing about football. Coca-Cola doesn’t talk about providing the best soft drinks in the world. And Virgin Atlantic’s promise goes a lot farther than seating passengers in its aircrafts.
Of course, a promise is nowhere near enough. The promise along with look, personality, time, money, and hard work combined can eventually help to build and maintain great brands and acquire a special patina(光泽) of what I call “me” appeal, showing my personal appetite. Apple has that patina. All of this can lead to sub-brands, like iPhone and iPad which acquire the glory of the parent brand.
Sometimes a brand is memorable because of little things. TD Bank has a special place in their branches for you to deposit all those coins you collect in jars. It is called the Penny Arcade that turns depositing your coins into a fun game in which you can even win prizes. Years ago, Dime Savings Bank in New York had a small dime(十分硬币) carrier. It was given to kids and then they’d fill up its 50 slots (投币口) with a dime in each one and bring it to exchange for a $5 bill.
1、What can we know from the first 2 paragraphs?
A．People tend to believe in top brands because they deliverwhat is promised.
B．Well branded Swedish products are of good quality but more costly than others.
C．Well branded products are faced with great challenges of quality currently.
D．A company shouldn’t care about logos because they can’t make the brand valuable.
2、In the author’s opinion, a brand promise is ___________.
A．thecontract between a company and the people who interact with it
B．the only way to build and maintain a great brand’s value
C．a description of what a company actually does for its consumers
D．an important factor contributing to the success of a brand
3、According to the passage, what isprobably “Virgin Atlantic”?
A．A financial company. B．A high-tech software product.
C．An airline company. D．An entertainment product.
4、What can be inferred from the passage?
A．Buying a certain brand says nothing about the person who buys it.
B．Little things can mean a lot and make a brand memorable.
C．Sub-brands are relatively easy to build and generate huge profits.
D．Dime Savings Bank’s dime carriers are difficult for kids to operate.
23．（8分） The morning after an evening struggle to care for my three-year-old daughter, I couldn’t wait to get her to school. I, as a mother, was tired from the anger and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language development.
As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. She’d been born around the same time when the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession. My job and my house had been victims. Then this happened. My child’s language delay was identified, but doctors struggled to properly help her, I felt like we both needed to he rescued.
I returned that afternoon as disenchanted with the little girl I loved as when I left. Walking slowly toward the school’s playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me.
“You should have seen her today!” His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didn’t interrupt. “See that climber. ” He pointed to a wooden piece of playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, she’s tried and failed to make it to the top. ” He took a breath. “And today she did it!”
He expressed his joy just as he’d witnessed her conquering Mount Everest! “She cheered and celebrated! I wish I’d recorded it!” His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain.
As she ran toward me, I recognized something I hadn’t before. I saw her perseverance(毅力). I saw her strength. I saw a Hero.
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1、Why did the author rush her daughter to school?
A．She was busy with her work as a doctor.
B．She had a fight with her daughter last night.
C．She broke down when dealing with her daughter.
D．She had to sell their house due to Great Recession.
2、Which of the following best explains “disenchanted” underlined in paragraph 3?
A．Happy. B．Concerned.
C．Careful. D．Disappointed.
3、Why did the little girl’s preschool teacher feel excited?
A．She succeeded in standing on Mount Everest.
B．She managed to climb up the wooden equipment.
C．She got the first place in the school sports meet.
D．She began to communicate with others normally.
4、From which is the text most probably taken?
A．The radio. B．A magazine.
C．A newspaper. D．The Internet.
24．（8分）For tourists holding the Barcelona Card, the information below will be useful if you plan to admire some artworks or architectures there.
Sagrada Familia
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00(October-March); 09:00-20:00(April-September)
Admission: 11, or 11, or 10 with the Barcelona Card
The project's vast sale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona's top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera
Opening hours: November-February: 09:00-18:30; March-October: 09:00-20:00
Admission：$ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
It is a unique modernist building made of bricks and colorful tiles瓦）. Visitors can see the amazing 800 square meters attic（阁楼）with 270 brick arches that give you a feeling that you are walking inside the skeleton of a whale.
Barcelona FC Museum
Opening hours: 6th April-4th October:10:00-20:00;the rest of the year. 10:00-18:30
Admission：$8.50 for entry to the museum and $17 for a guided tour.
When you buy your ticket you have two options: a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or a special one for $15 where you get to see the stadium and the scenes at the club.
Picasso Museum
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission：$9 for main exhibition-extra for special showings. Save 50% with Barcelona Card.
The museum has arranged Picasso’s paintings from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso.
1、What do we know the tourist attractions mentioned in the passage?
A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.
B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material.
C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans.
D．Picasso Museum offers only one exhibition.
2、If you visit the stadium and the club with a tour guide in Barcelona FC museum, you should pay_______
A．$25.5 B．$34
C．$42.5 D．$32
3、What do the attractions have in common?
A．The Barcelona Card is a must for visiting them.
B．They are all famous for their architectural styles.
C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons.
D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.
25．（10分）Crossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people don’t even notice that they’re doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the