2026届揭阳市重点中学高三英语第一学期期末达标测试试题.doc

2026届揭阳市重点中学高三英语第一学期期末达标测试试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．Though he lacks experience, the arrangements are all _______ for the meeting next Thursday ahead of time.
A．in particular B．in place C．in preparation D．in time
2．We ______ be careful with the words we say when we are angry.
A．may B．can C．might D．should
3．After making the speech, he went through it in his mind to reflect where he_________ better.
A．could do B．would do C．could have done D．would have done
4．General Secretary, Xi Jinping, stressed that cross－strait cooperation would be strengthened________ the two sides could agree to oppose Taiwan independence．
A．unless B．even if
C．as long as D．until
5．During the 2008 financial crisis，the French president Nicolas Sarkozy agreed to provide millions of emergency fund aid to help unemployment．
A．release B．resemble C．relieve D．recommend
6．They will run an after-class club __________ kids can have fun and learn
how to protect themselves.
A．that B．when C．where D．what
7．They came back from their long walk and went into bed, .
A．tiredly but relaxing B．tired but relaxing
C．tiredly but relaxed D．tired but relaxed
8．Not until I went up further ________ that under the tree ________, obviously sound asleep.
A．that I saw; did a boy lie B．I saw; lay a boy
C．did I see; did a boy lie D．did I see; lay a boy
9．Different tastes among tourists from outside the mainland ________ the list of the country's attractions．
A．top B．shape C．lead D．show
10．Come here, Mary. If you stand at this angle, you __ just see the sunset.
A．must B．need
C．can D．should
11．We offered to pay our half of the cost that was needed to restore the shared doorway but Charles would have of it.
A．nothing B．anything
C．none D．any
12．---Do you think Peter is a good partner?
--- Not really! There are some things that are not easy to ________ , and his laziness is one.
A．put aside B．put up with
C．think of D．get along with
13．Lucy_ _writing her essay by 10:00 this morning. After that, she listened to music for a while.
A．will finish B．finishes
C．has finished D．had finished
14．_____ that it was sold out when it came out.
A．So was her successful book B．So successful was her book
C．So her book was successful D．So successful her book was
15．________ 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
16．--Could you please cut the price a little?
--Er... _________ you buy more than ten.
A．even if B．so long as C．in case D．as soon as
17．—How did it come that you damaged your car so badly?
—I ____into a tree on the roadside the other day.
A．ran B．had run C．was running D．run
18．He’s as a “bellyacher”—he’s always complaining about something.
A．who is known B．whom is known
C．what is known D．which is known
19．—Why can’t you give me another chance?
—________, but I don’t think you are good at management.
A．No offence B．No worries C．No need D．No wonder
20．— How could they misunderstand me like that?
—Just keep silent! It’s the best way to let them know they you wrong.
A．do B．did
C．are doing D．had done
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）
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383、What is the passage designed for?
A．Introducing some writing skills to children.
B．Attracting more students to attend the course.
C．Persuading students to write more creatively.
D．Arousing the children’s enthusiasm in literature.
1、What problem can Lesson 2 help people to solve?
A．Writing longhand. B．Finishing assignments.
C．Being afraid of writing. D．Being too shy to join groups.
2、The student recommendations make the course more .
A．convincing B．challenging
C．recognizable D．practical
22．（8分） Ask any readers who their favorite fictional character in a novel is and you’ll likely get a detailed explanation about the beloved character that they admire. It might even sound like they’re talking about a person they know.
In a study, researchers looked at the brains of a group of people over nine days. Half of the group read the novel Pompeii, and half didn’t. After examining, researchers found the readers’ brains showed heightened connectivity (连通性) in some areas. This is likely because the brain imagines the movement and emotions of the character they read about in the book. Even though the participants were then asked not to read the novel, they kept this heightened connectivity. We call that a “shadow activity”, almost like a muscle memory. So even after you’ve finished a book, your brain keeps those benefits for some time afterwards.
It has been suggested that people who read a lot of fiction become more empathic (移情作用的), because fiction is a simulation (模仿) of social experiences, in which people practice and improve their interpersonal skills. The people who not only read fiction, but felt a high level of “emotional transportation” while reading --- as compared to people who weren’t taken by the story or who read non-fiction---displayed higher levels of empathy when tested. Increase of empathy is important for people because empathy is positively related to creativity, performance at work and cooperative behaviors.
Besides, reading improves “Theory of Mind”. It is “the ability to understand that others have mental states that are different from one’s own.” Of various activities, reading novels has been found to improve this ability, while watching television programs or movies has been found to do just the opposite --- a reduced understanding of others and weaker cognitive (认知的) development overall.
Maybe we should put more of a priority on novel-reading. And many readers believe that reading a novel is far better and more meaningful than watching any movie. As David Kidd of the New School study said, “Fiction is not just a simulator of a social experience; it is a social experience.”
1、What is implied in the Paragraph 2?
A．Reading novels is just a waste of time.
B．Reading novels can help people become happy.
C．Reading novels increases connectivity in our brain.
D．Reading novels helps enhance our memory greatly.
2、What do we know about novel readers from Paragraph 3?
A．They tend to be emotional in social experiences.
B．They understand the emotions of people better.
C．They like to talk about their favorite characters.
D．They are more sensitive to everything.
3、What’s the effect of watching TV or movies?
A．It distinguishes your views from those of others.
B．It contributes to your cognitive development.
C．It reduces your empathy for others a lot.
D．It changes your overall mental states.
4、What does the underlined word “priority” in the last paragraph mean?
A．Preference. B．Authority.
C．Exposure. D．Evaluation.
23．（8分）Amazing Train Rides
Taking a train in the winter is fun. The mountains turn from green to white. and you can enjoy them on the journey. Now many holiday-themed trains add fun. All aboard!
●Aurora Winter Train: Alaska
This seasonal scenic train that heads north from Anchorage is popular. From the Winter Train you'll see a snow-white Denali, America's tallest peak(山峰)-and with any luck, a trackside moose(驼鹿).You can get off the train after three hours at Talkeetna to ski in Denali or continue on for another nine hours to Fairbanks for some northern lights viewing. There're few better places, as Fairbanks is America's northernmost city.
●The Ski Train, Colorado
The Ski Train is a joyful ride even for non-skiers. The ride connects Denver's 1914 Beaux-Arts station with the Winter Park ski area. One minute you're in downtown Denver's Beaux-Arts Union Station and two hours later you're stepping off the train. 100 feet from a Winter Park ski lift. What a wonderful ride it is!
●Amtrak California Zephyr: Chicago to San Francisco
Long-distance train travelers adore west wind in any season, but winter adds the appeal of sugary snow outside the window as you travel over the Rockies and Sierras. Departing daily all winter from both Chicago and San Francisco, the 51-hour journey offers hotel-level service in a bedroom. Or you can break up the trip with stops to sleep(and ski)in Denver or Salt Lake City.
●Canyon & Christmas trains: Arizona
Snowbirds" who escape the Midwest cold in December by flying to Arizona wish for memories of a Christmas away from the desert. With a short drive from Phoenix to Clarkdale (near Sedona).they'll see small pines and red rock hills while hugging the Verde River on the four-hour Verde Canyon train in indoor and open-air cars.
1、What should you do if you go to Fairbanks from Anchorage to see northern lights?
A．Change trains in Denali. B．Take a 12-hour train ride.
C．Climb over the tallest peak. D．Travel through a moose farm.
2、On which ride can you enjoy comfortable accommodation?
A．Aurora Winter Train. B．The Ski Train.
C．Amtrak California Zephyr. D．Canyon ﹠Christmas trains.
3、What is the similarity of the four winter train rides?
A．They are all available during the whole year.
B．They are intended for young travel enthusiasts.
C．They offer the passengers good chances of skiing.
D．They provide access to winter scenery on the way.
24．（8分） Stuttering(口吃) is a communication disorder(疾病) generally characterized by unconscious repetitions or pauses in the flow of speech. These repetitions and pauses can bake many forms, such as repetitions of parts of words (“li-li-like this”). Sometimes, there are moments when a sound or a period of silence is lengthened (“llllike this” or “l-ike this”).
Stuttering can be classified into a number or communication disorders: neurogenic(神经性的) stuttering and psychogenic stuttering are associated with sudden onset (发作) and, as their names imply, with a specific known cause—either a problem in the makeup of the brain or a great psychological challenge. These disorders are comparatively rare and differ in terms of causes, symptoms and treatment from developmental stuttering. Developmental stuttering typically starts between the ages of two and a half and four. The onset of the disorder, which can be gradual or relatively sudden, generally occurs during the period of rapid development in a child’s language skills, motor skills, character, and social interaction.
The cause of developmental stuttering are not well understood and various theories have been offered throughout the history of speech-language pathology (the study of the causes and effects of illnesses). The roots of stuttering have been believed to relate to a number of causes: emotional problems, neurological problems, improper reactions from caregivers and family members, language planning, and speech motor difficulties among others. These theories have shown the promise of explaining some characteristics of stuttering but no single theory has thoroughly described the experiences of people who stutter.
Young children who have stuttered for only a short time have a high rate of natural recovery, though it is impossible to determine which children are most likely to recover and which are likely to continue stuttering. Most experts recommend early evaluation and treatment aimed at preventing the development of a chronic(慢性的) communication disorder.
Speech-language pathologists disagree about which approach is best for older children and adults. Treatment options include training to change speech patterns, turning to doctors to minimize negative reactions, drugs, and electronic tools that improve fluency. Self-help and support groups also play an important role in recovery for many people who stutter. Many people who have taken stuttering treatment programs are able to make positive changes in their speech skills and communication abilities so they can communicate freely.
1、If a small child begins to stutter, his or her parents should ________.
A．give their family more time B．consult a doctor immediately
C．wait for the child to recover naturally D．encourage the child to speak fluently
2、What can we say about the approaches to treatment of stuttering?
A．They prove to be useless for children.
B．They are at the experimental stage.
C．They produce positive effects.
D．They work against each other.
3、The main purpose of the text is to ________.
A．describe recent research on stuttering
B．show us the classification of stuttering
C．explain the different forms of stuttering
D．offer some basic knowledge of stuttering
25．（10分） I was having a great morning until I sat down in front of my office computer. “Your password has expired(过期),” a server message flashed on my screen, with instructions for changing it.
Coming up with a new code doesn’t seem like a big deal, unless you work at my company, where we have to change it monthly, using at least one uppercase character, one lowercase character, one symbol, and one numeral. Oh, and the whole darn thing can’t be fewer than eight characters. And I can’t use any of the same passwords I’ve used in the past three months.
Suddenly I was