2026届陕西省榆林市横山区横山中学高三英语第一学期期末综合测试模拟试题.doc

2026届陕西省榆林市横山区横山中学高三英语第一学期期末综合测试模拟试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．It wasn’t until then _______ their marriage was breaking up because they had little in common.
A. did I realize B. that I realized C. had I realize D. when I realized
2．— The room looks bigger!
— We ______ the furniture.
A．have changed B．had changed
C．changed D．are changing
3．I was on a business trip then, otherwise I ________ to the hospital for tests.
A．went B．had gone
C．would have gone D．would go
4．-Oh, we have finished our task and can have a good rest．
- ________．Our manager took another order yesterday．
A．Yes, it will B．I don't take much of it
C．It's possible D．It's hard to say
5．The Chinese government has begun a campaign to_____________ the crazy housing market.
A．calm B．destroy
C．occupy D．reflect
6．—What’s that noise?
—Oh，I forget to tell you.The new machine________.
A．is testing B．was being tested
C．is being tested D．has been tested
7．This kind of gel pen which ___ smoothly is quite popular with students.
A．is written B．is writing C．wrote D．writes
8．To be an expert, a beginner needs to go through a series of _____ stages.
A．intermediate B．liberal
C．overall D．demanding
9．—Why not buy a second-hand car first if you don’t have enough money for a new one?
—That’s a good ________.
A．saying B．question
C．account D．suggestion
10．I am so thrilled to have my underwater photos ______ in the National Geographic and on the cover!
A．to be featured B．featured C．being featured D．to feature
11．—That's the third time you've done that!
—Yeah _____?
A．what of it B．what’s on
C．what about D．what for
12．____ the player I came across in the stadium spoke, I hadn’t realized she was foreign.
A．Until B．Unless C．Since D．Although
13．Nowadays with the development of science, more and more new technology____ to the fields of IT.
A．has introduced B．was introduced
C．will introduce D．is being introduced
14．—Did Max go to the concert with his family yesterday?
—The report scheduled to be handed in tomorrow, he _______ it.
A．couldn’t have attended B．needn’t have attended
C．wouldn’t attend D．shouldn’t attend
15．—Have you heard of yesterday's gas explosion?
—Yes. Only two of the 35 miners at the scene ________ to have made it out safely.
A．have thought B．are thought
C．had thought D．were thought
16．— Do you know anything about British history?
—______________. I have no interest in it.
A．Take it easy! B．Please don’t bother.
C．It’s up to you. D．No. It’s beyond me.
17．The witness an important detail when describing the accident.
A．brought out B．kept off
C．left out D．ran into
18．I was expecting a present from her, so I was disappointed I didn’t receive ______.
A．it B．one C．that D．the one
19．—Mum, I am worrying about my pet dog while we are away.
—Boy, you ________. Our neighbor has offered to help us.
A．can’t B．wouldn’t C．needn’t D．mustn’t
20．NASA has made a ________ that our earth has no threat associated with the film 2012 which is based on pure myths.
A．clarification B．classification C．identification D．presentation
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）Money is the root of all evil (邪恶) and new study claims there may be some truth behind the saying. Scientists at the University of California Berkeley, US, announced on February 27 that rich people are more likely to do immoral things, such as lie or cheat, than poorer people. The scientists did a series of eight experiments. They published their findings online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNA《美国国家科学院院刊》).
They carried out the first two experiments from the sidewalk near Berkeley. They noted that drivers of newer and more expensive cars were more likely to cut off other cars and pedestrians at crosswalks. Nearly 45 percent of people driving expensive ears ignored a pedestrian compared with only 30 percent of people driving mow modest cars.
In another experiment, a group of college students was asked if they would do immoral things in various everyday situations. Examples included taking printer paper from work and not telling a salesperson when he or she gave back more change. Students from higher — class families were more likely to act dishonestly.

According to the scientists, rich people often think money can get them out of trouble. This makes them less afraid to take risks, It also means they care less about other people’s feelings.
Finally, it just makes them greedier. “Higher wealth status seems to make you want even more, and that increased want leads you to bend the rules or break the rules to serve your self- interest,” said Paul Piff, lead scientist of the study.
Piff pointed out that the findings don’t mean that all rich people are untrustworthy or all poor people honest. He said the experiments were to show how people living in different social situations express their instincts（本能）and values in different ways.
1、By saying “money is the root of all evil”, the author wants to .
A．link wealth with bad behavior
B．draw readers’ attention to the research
C．show how the saying proves the findings
D．defend rich people who do immoral things
2、According to the scientists, which is NOT the factor that makes rich people immoral?
A．They welcome risks.
B．They have more desires.
C．They believe money talks.
D．They become more selfish.
3、Why did the scientists do the experiments?
A．To show how social status affects people’s morality.
B．To show people’s instincts and values in different ways.
C．To test whether the saying “money is the root of all evil” is true.
D．To show the difference between higher - class people and lower - class people.
4、What does the passage really want to show us?
A．The poor are respectable.
B．Money is the root of all evil.
C．All rich people are untrustworthy.
D．The rich are more likely to act badly.
22．（8分） Why don’t quiet carriages work, and how might they be make to? Quiet carriages on trains are a nice idea: travelers voluntarily make their phones silent, turn stereos off and keep chatter to a minimum. However, in reality, there is usually at least one silly babbler(喋喋不休的人) to break the silence.
A couple of problems prevent peaceful trips. First, there is a sorting problem: some passengers end up in the quiet carriage by accident and are not aware of the rules. Second, there is a commitment problem: noise is sometimes made by travelers who choose the quiet carriage but find an important call hard to ignore.
The train operators are trying to find answers. Trains in Queensland Australia, are having permanent signs added to show exactly what is expected; a British operator has invested in some technology to prevent phone calls.
Microeconomics suggests another approach. Fining people for making a noise would surely dissuade(劝阻) the polluter and is a neat solution in theory, but it requires costly monitoring and enforcement. Another way would be to use prices to separate quiet and noisy passengers－in effect, creating a market for silence. A simple idea would be to sell access to the quiet carriage as an optional extra when the ticket is bought. Making the quiet coach both an active choice and a costly one would dissuade many of those who don’t value a peaceful ride.
Charging may also solve the commitment problem. This is particularly tricky, as attitudes to noise can change during the journey. Some passengers would pay the quiet premium but still chatter away when some vital news arrives. Schemes that reward the silent－a rating system among fellow passengers, for example－could help. The idea is that losing your hard-won reputation offsets the short-term gain from using the phone. But such a system also fails the simplicity test.
A 2010 book by George Akerlof and Rachel Kranton argues that “norms”－feelings about how everyone should behave－also play a role in decision-making. Charging a price, even if just a token amount, means the quiet carriage becomes a service that fellow passengers have bought, not just a preference they have expressed. Perhaps different norms would come into play, encouraging calm. If not, a personal bubble is always an option: noise-canceling headphones start at around $50.
1、According to the passage, what does microeconomics suggest?
A．Finding the source of noise.
B．Putting a price on noise.
C．Avoid using a phone in the carriage.
D．Investing more money in monitoring and enforcement.
2By “a personal bubble is always an option,” the author means ________.
A．one can make his own choice B．one should respect others’ privacy
C．one can create his own personal space D．one should stick to his personal budget
3、This passage is mainly about ________.
A．people’s favoured transportation
B．effective methods of monitoring noise levels
C．possible solutions to noise in train carriages
D．common forms of misbehavior of passengers
23．（8分）In today’s world of mobile payments, all we really need is a smart phone. But the traditional wallet（钱包）because popular again after Azat Tovmasyan, who used to lose his wallets, had a creative idea. Thus, Volerman smart wallet was born, aiming to make traditional wallets cool again by bringing them into the high-tech age.
Volterman smart wallets takes wallet safety to a new level. It’s equipped with high-tech functions, such as an alarm will warn you so that you don’t leave it behind. And if your wallet is lost or stolen, the GPS tracker can help you find it.
Even more interesting is the front-facing camera. “If someone dares to open your wallet secretly, a little camera inside will take a picture and send it to your mobile phone via Internet.” Azat Tovmasyan said. “Once your wallet is stolen, you will find it easily with the help of a picture of the thief.” he added.
The high-tech wallet will be released（发行）later this year and will come in three models, with the cheapest one costing ＄179.
1、Which is TRUE about the smart wallet according to the text?
A．It can be bought at the store now.
B．It is cheaper than the traditional wallet.
C．It can’t be opened by anyone else except the owner.
D．It has connection with the smart phone via Internet.
2、Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A．The technology.
B．The price.
C．The logo.
D．The inventor.
3、Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A travel guide.
B．A science magazine.
C．A book review.
D．A literature website.
24．（8分）When you’re looking forward to taking a holiday in Egypt, you’re certainly not short of choices. The country has so many to see that you’ll probably not want to limit yourself to just one city.
Hurghada—A Water Sport Paradise
With 250 hotels ranking from comfortable 3-star hotels up to 5-star accommodation, the main attraction of staying here is the activities in and on the warm waters. It has become an international center for water sports, allowing visitors to take part in surfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. The waters are also home to a huge variety of coral and fish, making it a dream spot for diving. If all that isn’t enough, Hurghada is home to some of the world’s finest underwater gardens.
Luxor—An Open-air Museum of Ancient History
For those with an interest in Egyptian history, Luxor is an excellent place to stay and is built upon the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. If you make this the base for your Egypt holiday, you’re basically staying in an open-air museum! The modern city of Luxor has the ruins of Karnak. Across the Nile lie many more monuments, temples and tombs including the Valley of Kings and the Queens. The Nile sailing is necessary for those with an interest in the country’s ancient history.
Cairo—The Capital City
Finally, of course, there’s Cairo. It’s definitely a starting point for most of Egypt holidaymakers. Cairo offers an excellent mix of culture, art, cooking and sightseeing chances. With the famous pyramids, various temples and some fascinating museum, Cairo is a fantastic choice if you can come to the city.
1、Visitors flood to Hurghada mainly because it can offer them____________.
A．the funniest botanic gardens B．choices of water activities
C．a brief history of Egypt D．the mix of culture and art
2、Which of the following cities do most tourists visit first in Egypt?
A．Cairo B．Luror C．Thebes D．Hurghada
3、This passage is most probably taken from____________.
A．a historical document B．a science magazine
C．a travel guide D．a book review
25．（10分） It’s 2035. You have a job, a family and you’re about 40 years old. Welcome to our future life.
Getting ready for work, you pause in front of the mirror. “Turn red,” you say. Your shirt changes from sky blue to deep red. Tiny preprogrammed electronics (智能电子元件) are rearranged in your shirt to change its color. Looking into the mirror, you find it hard to believe you’re 40. You look much younger. With amazing advances in medicine, people in your generation may live to be 150 years old. You’re not even middle aged!
As you go into the kitchen and prepare to pour your breakfast cereal（谷物） into a bowl, you hear, “To lose weight, you shouldn’t eat that,” from your shoes. They read the tiny electronic code on the cereal box to find out the nutrition details. You decide to listen to your shoes. “Kitchen, what can I have for breakfast?” A list of possible foods appears on the counter as the kitchen cheeks its food supplies.
“Ready for your trip to space,” you ask your son and daughter. In 2005 only specially-trained astronauts went into space---and very few of them. Today anyone can go to space for daytrips or longer vacations. Your best friend even works in space. Handing your children three strawberries each, you add, “The doctor said you need these for space travel.” Thanks to medical advances, vaccination shots (防疫针) are a thing of the past. Ordinary foods contain specific vaccines(疫苗). With the strawberries in their mouths, the kids head for the front door.
It’s time for you to go to work. Your car checks your fingerprints and unlocks the doors. “My office, autopilot,” you command. Your car drives itself down the road and move smoothly into traffic on the highway. You sit back and unroll your e-newspaper. The latest news downloads and fills the viewer. Looking through the pages, you watch the news as video film rather than read it.
1、What changes the color of your shirt?
A．The mirror. B．The shirt itself
C．The counter. D．The medicine.
2、How do the shoes know that you shouldn’t eat the breakfast cereal?
A．By pouring the breakfast into a bowl. B．By listening to the doctor’s advice.
C．By testing the food supplies in the kitchen. D．By checking the nutrition details of the food.
3、The strawberries the children eat serve as ______.
A．bre