2025年重庆市杨家坪中学英语高三上期末经典试题.doc

2025年重庆市杨家坪中学英语高三上期末经典试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．Usually Beijing Roast Duck _____ together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.
A．was served B．will serve
C．is served D．served
2．Li Hua ____ his money for dollars before he went on a holiday in America.
A．exchanges B．has exchanged
C．will exchange D．had exchanged
3．Although Jane agrees with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to ______.
A．give out B．give in
C．give away D．give off
4．Hard work，along with dedicated revolutionary spirit is the fundamental guarantee of success，which is ________ we should learn from the pioneers participating in the Long March.
A．that B．what
C．where D．how
5．The government has been under growing pressure to ______ the causes of air pollution as smog frequently smothers the country’s large cities.
A．release B．schedule
C．maintain D．address
6．—What happened to the young trees we planted last week?
—The trees ________ well, but I didn’t water them.
A．might grow B．needn’t have grown
C．would have grown D．would grow
7．I’m _______Chinese and I do feel ______Chinese language is ____most beautiful language .
A．/, the, a B．a, /, the C．a, the, / D．a, /, a
8．There is a popular view________in city strangers are less likely to help an elderly person.
A．that B．whether
C．why D．how
9．The house ______ I live in is very small.
A． that B． whom C． when D． what
10．Playing with the foreign visitors, my cousin is beginning to several different languages.
A．pick up B．pick out
C．turn up D．show out
11．Although passing the driving test ________ be difficult now, it’s worth the efforts.
A．need B．shall
C．can D．should
12．The educational reform is now under way throughout the country, ________ the students more opportunities to develop to their greatest potential.
A．to grant B．having granted
C．granting D．granted
13．--- It’s raining hard and we can’t go picnicking today.
---If only the weather _____ fine!
A．is B．were C．had been D．would be
14．一Would you be so kind as to take this heavy box upstairs for me?
一
A．It's my pleasure． B．Help yourself．
C．Sure，with pleasure． D．Take your time．
15．––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
16．Though the story of Li Yunlong in the TV drama “Bright Sword” is a fiction, much of __________happened is historically true.
A．that B．what C．which D．it
17．Careers Advice service is only available to people on day-time courses.
A．to study B．study
C．studied D．studying
18．In that remote area, the trees _____ by the volunteers are growing well.
A．planted B．planting C．being planted D．to plant
19．It was considerate _____ you not to play the piano while I was asleep.
A．of B．for C．to D．from
20．Though winters in Britain are cold and there is usually snow, there are ________ places for skiing.
A．some B．many C．few D．a few
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）A study, conducted by David Evans of the World Bank and Anna Popova of Stanford University, looked at 19 programs around the world in which individuals were given cash transfers from the government, either as a handout or as a “reward” for something like getting kids to school on time or taking them to the doctor for checkups．
Evans and Popova looked at the impact those cash transfers had on the family budget and whether or not they led to an increase in spending on alcohol and cigarettes ．What they found was that they almost always led to a reduction in a family’s alcohol and tobacco purchases．
The news may surprise some people, but it’s true, and the researchers have several theories about why．
One theory is that the cash transfer made things possible that once seemed impossible ． Investing in their kids’ education or buying healthier and more expensive foods may be within reach now, but without the cash handout, these goals weren’t even a possibility．So families cut back on other expenses (like alcohol and tobacco) to make those dreams a reality．
Another theory is that people just generally seem to do what they’re told．If they are given money and told to use it for their family’s welfare, in most cases, they will do just that．And that leads to the third theory: These cash transfers are usually given to women, and studies show that when women control the purse strings, more money is spent on taking care of their children．
Whatever the reason for the trend, the data is clear—families that receive cash handouts don’t waste the money on booze and cigarettes as was previously thought ． Instead, they typically use that money for the benefit of their families．And that’s money well spent．
1、The study proves that ．
A．cash transfers help poor families get what would seem unavailable otherwise
B．cash should be given to poor people as a reward for something good for kids
C．given cash handouts, poor people would spend the money on alcohol and tobacco
D．poor people would save the cash given by the government for emergency needs
2、A cash transfer led to a reduction in a family’s alcohol and tobacco purchases because ．
A．the education gained with the cash would help them drop alcohol and tobacco
B．the money previously for alcohol and tobacco would help realize their dream
C．buying healthier and more expensive foods left less money for alcohol and tobacco
D．that was the promise made before the cash transfer was given to the poor family
3、In paragraph 5, when the author said “women control the purse strings”, he just meant “ ”．
A．women are told what to do B．women are given the money
C．women know what to do with the money D．women have the final word for money
4、The passage mainly tells us ．
A．how the study was carried out
B．why cash transfer is preferred
C．the findings of a study and explanations to them
D．the theories for a study about cash transfers
22．（8分） For as long as there have been gifts, we naturally make choices based on the recipient (接受者). But what if we have been wrong all along and that we could turn things around, which not only made gift buying easier, but the recipient happier?
In 2015, psychologists Lauren Human and Lara Aknin conducted an online survey, which suggested that when people buy gifts, they prefer to choose something based on the recipient’s personality and tastes. Most people also said that they preferred receiving gifts bought with them in mind: gifts for them.
But Human and Aknin wondered if this approach to giving failed to take advantage of the way we connect as people. So they sent 78 volunteers into a shopping centre before Mother’s Day. Half were told to buy a card that “reveals(揭示) your knowledge of the recipient” while the others set out to buy a card that “reveals your true self”. After the purchase, the givers who had thought partly of themselves reported feeling emotionally closer to their mothers.
To find out how that approach goes down with recipients, the psychologists did another test, asking more than 100 students to choose a song on iTunes to give to a friend, partner or family member. Each half of the group received the same instructions as the card buyers. Results revealed that recipients of songs that revealed something of the givers felt closer to them than those who received gifts bought only with them in mind.
Human and Aknin suggest it might apply to all gifts. “If building stronger social connections is the underlying (潜在的) goal” of a gift and surely it should be—then we “may well be advised to offer more self-reflective gifts”. In short, for a present to be meaningful, you need to give away a bit of yourself, even if there is a risk that the gift might not so closely suit the recipient’s practical needs or tastes as one acquired purely with that in mind.
Moreover, giving something of oneself can be a safer act, the psychologists added. Because it reduces the risk of revealing poor knowledge of a recipient by attempting to buy something that fits their character—and failing.
But a note of caution here: what the research does not examine is the potential risk in repeated, unsympathetic giver-centered giving, which, according to Human and Aknin “could signal self-obsession” —and nobody wants to reveal that about themselves.
1、From the Mother’s Day card test, we can conclude that ________.
A．gifts chosen with the giver in mind work well on the giver
B．most people choose gifts with the recipient in mind
C．most people choose gifts based on their personal tastes
D．gifts chosen with the giver in mind work well on the recipient
2、What do the underlined words “them, them” refer to in order of appearance?
A．The recipients; the givers. B．The givers; the recipients.
C．The givers; the givers. D．The recipients; the recipients.
3、What does the author think is the significance of gift giving?
A．Making the giver’s life happier.
B．Showing one’s knowledge of the recipient.
C．Establishing and strengthening social connections.
D．Meeting the recipient’s practical needs.
4、Which of the following is Human and Aknin’s advice on gift giving?
A．Choose gifts that reflect more of yourself.
B．Just focus on your own tastes when choosing gifts.
C．Buy something that fits the recipient’s character most.
D．Be careful not to signal your true personality.
5、Which is the best title of this passage?
A．The tradition of gift giving. B．The purpose of gift giving.
C．The effect of gift giving. D．The psychology of gift giving.
23．（8分）Hear the Wind Blow by Mary Downing Hahn
On a cold, snowy night, 13-year-old Haswell Magruder makes an important decision. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family’s farm, and Haswell convinces his mother to take the man in. Unfortunately, this sets off a horrific chain of events that leaves their house burned to the ground and their farm in ruins. With no home left, Haswell sets out in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier.
Ghosts of Greenglass House by Kate Milford
Thirteen-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map. The exciting ending to the beloved book is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers.
Marge in Charge by Isla Fisher
Jemima and Jake Button don’t know what to make of their new babysitter, Marge. When she first arrives, she’s dressed like a grandma and looks very serious. But as soon as Mommy and Dad are gone, Marge lets down her hair and the adventures begin. Jemima and Jake aren’t supposed to shoot apple juice out of water guns, or throw impromptu (即兴的) concerts during music class—but with Marge here, everything’s gone messy!
Max Tilt: Fire the Depths by Peter Lerangis
When 13 year old Max Tilt finds his great-great-grandfather Jules Verne’s unfinished, unpublished manuscript (手稿), The Lost Treasures, he doesn’t realize that he’s found the answers to all his problems. He realizes that the book holds the key to something incredibly valuable. A treasure that can save his house — and maybe his entire family.
1、Why did a Confederate soldier enter the family’s farm?
A．He was injured.
B．He wanted to search for a mysterious map.
C．He desired to destroy the farm.
D．He was familiar with Haswell’s brother.
2、What might happen after Mom and Dad leave?
A．Marge becomes more cruel.
B．Marge dresses herself like a grandma.
C．Jemima and Jake will make apple juice.
D．Jemima and Jake start doing something crazy.
3、What can be learned from the last paragraph?
A．Max Tilt is fond of reading fictions.
B．Max Tilt’s family has been wealthy.
C．The unfinished book matters a lot to Max’s family.
D．Max Tilt has been hunting for some lost treasures.
24．（8分）Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the time I made it to the bottom of the stairs, he was running up, and he never came up the stairs, no matter what. I think that was his way of telling me, “We’ve got to go back up.”
When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn’t remember leaving one on. I walked downstairs again, and that’s when I saw fire, I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids, I grabbed a knife and cut out the plastic that covered the window to the porch roof. I then broke the window and kicked out the screen. I got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn’t slip off. It was cold, January cold. Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.
Now, I’m scared of heights and have physical issues, what with my rheumatoid arthritis(类风湿性关节炎), but I couldn’t let my family burn up. So I jumped off the roof. I didn’t run to the edge; I just jumped and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed.
I found our ladder, placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. I wrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine-month-old son with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbed down the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother, and I went back up to the roof to get my other daughter. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but he just disappeared in the black smoke. I never saw him alive again.
I’m no hero. I’m just an ordinary person who’d help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just like Rock—he lived to protect us.
1、Why did Rock make enough noise?
A．Rock caused the fire and tried to escape. B．Rock was warming up itself to fight cold.
C．Rock was playing upstairs and downstairs. D．Rock tried to remind the author of the fire.
2、The author jumped off the roof ________.
A．to call for help B．to challenge himself
C．to find tools for rescue D．to escape being burned
3、What can we learn about the author?
A．Strict and devoted. B．Smart and sociable.
C．Responsible and brave. D．Powerful and considerate.
4、Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A．Rock’s Heroic Life B．Escape from the Fire
C．A Lesson I Have Learnt D．My Adventure Experience
25．（10分）We started in 1993 with a simple idea: that people could help each other by sharing stories about their lives. For years people had told our founders, motivational speakers Jack and Mark, inspiring stories about themselves. Jack and Mark included these stories in their talks, and their audiences repeatedly asked if they had ever been published.” That story about the boy and the puppy—is that in a book anywhere?”