北京市首都师大附属回龙观育新学校2025年高三英语第一学期期末学业质量监测试题.doc

北京市首都师大附属回龙观育新学校2025年高三英语第一学期期末学业质量监测试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．The Mid-Autumn Festival is ________ special holiday for most Chinese when __ whole family will get together.
A．the; the B．a; the C．a; a D．the; a
2．A grand banquet was held by Elizabeth II _____ President Xi’s current state visit to the UK.
A．in terms of B．in honor of
C．in favor of D．in memory of
3．No student ________ go out of school to have lunch without permission of the headteacher.
A．might B．must
C．shall D．could
4．Eggs, meat, vegetables and other foods can easily be poisoned by microorganisms such as ______.
A．phenomena B．dilemma C．diploma D．bacteria
5．The creation can keep people away from their smart phones in a way similar to ________ e﹣cigarettes have allowed people to quit smoking．
A．that B．how
C．which D．what
6．Membership of this club is open to those who are its aim.
A．in salute to B．in honour of
C．in line with D．in sympathy with
7．Maria is constantly making efforts, she deserves the goal of entering the key university.
A．achieving B．to achieve C．being achieved D．to be achieve
8．In Australia, many road signs are now both in English and Chinese, ______ it easier for Chinese tourists to travel.
A．making B．made C．make D．makes
9．——Do you have a minute? I’ve got something to tell you.
——Ok, ___ you make it short.
A．now that B．if only C．so long as D．every time
10．According to a recent study, the high school graduation rate for black men has fallen by 43 percent, while ________ of black women has risen by 56 percent.
A．that B．what
C．one D．which
11．—Are you coming to Jeff’s party?
—I’m not sure. I ______ go to the concert instead.
A．must B．would
C．should D．might
12．Video games can be a poor influence if ________ in the wrong hands.
A．to leave B．leaving C．leave D．left
13．The old bank, _____ appearance is not a pretty sight, is extremely beautiful on the inside.
A．whose B．where
C．when D．which
14．The senior teacher always goes swimming and does push-ups to stay ________.
A．in place B．in order
C．in shape D．in fashion
15．This restaurant has become popular for its wide ______ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.
A．production B．offer
C．range D．division
16．Yesterday I took my car to the garage to have them ________ the air-conditioner.
A．to check B．checking C．checked D．check
17．The government should develop system to predict when wildfires occur and
give warnings in time.
A．previous B．reliable C．reasonable D．responsible
18．I am at a loss why Mike is always ________ every time I meet him. Believe it or not, we used to be best friends.
A．giving me the cold shoulder B．making my day
C．following suit D．beating around the bush
19．.Opening the book, she found in it a white, plain envelope with her name ______ on it.
A．to print B．printed C．printing D．print
20．In a competitive marketplace, finding the key factor that ________ your business from others is highly valuable.
A．defends B．distinguishes
C．prohibits D．selects
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） When the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris (巴黎圣母院) was on fire, it seemed as if the nation had lost a piece of its soul. A similar tragedy took place in 19th century Russia. And the rebuilding effort of the Russians might offer some inspiration for the French.
Standing in the heart of the Russian capital, with 60,000 square meters of floor space and 1,500 rooms, the Winter Palace was among the world’s grandest building. On Dec. 17, 1837, a fire broke out at the Winter Palace. By the morning of Dec.19, only the structure’s framework remained.
For the czar (沙皇) , the fire presented a political challenge. Fearing that Russia's enemies would cast the fire as a blow to the czarist orders, the czar’s supporters quickly worked together to shape the description of the fire in Russia and abroad. They wanted the country to appear united. And they certainly didn't want despair to become the story.
The first full account of the fire was written in French by the poet Petr Viazemskii. A Russian translation appeared two months later. That text and others painted a highly idealized picture of the response to the tragedy. The accounts noted that the czar forcefully directed the fire’s containment. Soldiers were selfless to save the palace. The Russian people felt the loss just as deeply as the czar.
To erase the shame of the fire, the czar set a nearly impossible goal: rebuild the palace within 15 months, and he ordered that rebuilt palace look exactly as it had before.Thousands of workers labored on the construction site. They made rapid progress. On Match 25, 1839, the czar celebrated the rebirth of the Winter Palace.
Outwardly identical to the old version, the new palace featured more iron and brick in its structures---and less wood. It was far less fire-prone than the original.
Notre Dame hasn’t experienced the same level of destruction as the Winter Palace, if the Russian phoenix of 1839 is any indication, there is hope that a renewed Notre Dame will once again grace the banks of the Seine.
1、What do we know about the fire in the Winter Palace?
A．It burnt down 60,000 rooms
B．It lasted more than 24 hours
C．It was set by Russia’s enemies
D．It completely destroyed the palace
2、Why did the czar decide to rebuild the palace in a short time?
A．To secure his power
B．To challenge his enemies
C．To unite French people
D．To celebrate his birthday
3、What did Viazemskii and others stress in their accounts?
A．The scene of the fire
B．The selflessness of the czar
C．The Russians’ joint effort to fight the fire
D．The ideal result achieved by the Russians.
4、What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A．To describe a fire at the Winter Palace
B．To praise the renewal of the Winter Palace
C．We express sympathy for the Notre Dame
D．To inspire confidence in rebuilding the Notre Dame.
22．（8分） In high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses. I was quickly labeled a "brain." I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.
But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into his office. He asked me to give a speech at graduation. I was surprised to look at him, my heart thumping. This was the reward for my hard work? I murmured something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.
I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full-length speech.
Graduation day soon arrived, I’d been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized. The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the stage without falling down. I faced my classmates. My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat. I accomplished something I’d never dreamed of — I spoke in front of hundreds of people.
Although I didn’t realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to take part in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness. I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation — or ever. But I’m glad I did. I no longer hesitate when I’m faced with the prospect of doing something I feared. I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.
1、Why was the writer called a "brain"?
A．She was the most intelligent student.
B．She was the head of her small group.
C．She was a bookworm all the time.
D．She did more coursework for good grades.
2、What can we learn from the second paragraph?
A．She ruined her health by studying hard.
B．She got the reward as was expected.
C．She was grateful for giving a speech.
D．She wasn't good at physics at school.
3、How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech?
A．Excited. B．Moved.
C．Scared. D．Embarrassed
4、What did the speech bring to the author at last?
A．She had nothing to fear in life,
B．She won enough college credits.
C．She got rid of her sense of shyness.
D．She desired to become a speaker.
23．（8分） Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world. In theUnited States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made.

Television, although not essential, has become an important part of most people’s lives. It alters people’s ways of seeing the world; in many ways, it supports and sustains (维持) modern life.
Television has become a baby-sitter, an introducer of conversations, the major transmitter of culture, and a keeper of tradition. Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that television is not a teacher but a sustainer; the poor quality of programming does not elevate (提高) people into greater understanding, but rather maintains and encourages the life as it exists.
The primary reason for the lack of quality in American television is related to both the history of TV programming development and the economics of TV. Television in America began with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with television. Therefore, the close relationship which the advertisers had with radio programs became the system for American TV. Sponsors not only paid money for time within programs, but many actually produced the programs. Thus, in American society, television is primarily concerned with reflecting and attracting society rather than experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible. To do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than educational, attractive rather than challenging.[
Television in America today remains, to a large extent, with the same organization andstandards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for further development and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the entire system.
1、According to the author, American television is poor in quality because _________.
A．it is controlled by radio companies
B．the programs have to be developed partly for economic reasons
C．advertisers are interested in experimenting with new ideas
D．it is still at an early stage of development, compared with the radio
2、In the author’s view, American TV should _________.
A．be entertaining and attractive
B．reflect society and attract society
C．maintain and encourage the life as it exists
D．change with the development of society
3、Based on the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A．TV has become a must in the American’s life.
B．One can expect to improve his understanding significantly from watching TV.
C．American TV is important to most people as it affects their life in many ways.
D．American TV nowadays has some different standards from the past.
4、The author’s attitude towards American television is _____
A．negative B．positive
C．indifferent D．sympathetic
24．（8分）Is going on holiday of any benefit? New research shows that going on holiday makes you not only feel good while you’re there but also gain the health benefits for months.
Jetting off to destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from stress. The benefits last at least a fortnight longer than the vacation and can be felt for months in some cases where it is claimed. Experts say workers should always take their holiday entitlement (权利) each year, but as ‘many as one in three don’t.
The study compared key health markers in holidaymakers visiting Thailand, Peru or the Maldives, with those in people who stayed at home and continued working. The average blood pressure of those on holiday dropped by six percent while the workers saw their blood pressure rise by two percent over the same period. The sleep quality of holidaymakers improved by 17 percent while that of the non—holidaymakers deteriorated by 14 percent.
The study also found the ability of vacationers to recover from stress, known as the stress-resilience test, improved by 29 percent. There was a 71 percent fall in stress-resilience scores among workers. Tests showed fallen blood glucose (葡萄糖) levels, reduced risk of diabetes (糖尿病), trimmer waistlines and improved mood and energy levels, with the effects sustained for at least two weeks after returning home.
The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator Kuoni and Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity.
1、According to the passage, how many people go on holiday?
A．One third. B．Two thirds.
C．17 percent. D．A quarter.
2、Which of the following can we infer from the passage?
A．The further you go, the better you get the benefits.
B．Most people like to stay at home during the holiday.
C．The result of the study is mostly based on the description from the people involved.
D．Holidaymakers are more likely to be healthier than non-holidaymakers.
3、The author intends to tell us that .
A．we have to go on holiday as much as possible
B．you’ll certainly get depressed if you don’t go on holiday
C．we had better go on holiday for the benefits of our health
D．it is best to go to foreign countries like Maldives
4、The best title of the passage is .
A．A Holiday Health Experiment
B．Health Benefits from Holiday
C．Health Problems of Having Holiday
D．Key Health Markers m Holidaymakers
25．（10分）Senses That Work Together
When we think about how our senses work, we usually imagine them operating separately: you sniff a flower, and the smell is delivered uninterrupted from nose to brain. However, it’ s more complex than that. Most evidence for cross-modal perception (知觉) comes from studies into sound and vision (视觉).
But research that shows other senses crossing over is coming out all the time, and it seems that even sound and smell sometimes form an unlikely pairing.
When New York researchers, Daniel Wesson and Donald Wilson, tried to find out the truth about a “ mysterious” area of the brain called the olfactory tubercle, they had to deal with this fact. Originally,they only intended to measure how olfactory tubercle cells in mice responded to smell. But during testing,
Wesson noticed that every time he put his coffee cup down, the mouse cells jumped in activity. In fact,the olfactory tubercle is well-placed to receive both smell and sound information from the outside world.
Later they found that among separate cells, most responded to a smell but a significant number we