2025年甘肃省永昌县第四中学英语高三上期末教学质量检测试题.doc

2025年甘肃省永昌县第四中学英语高三上期末教学质量检测试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．Locals lived in rather ________ conditions until the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
A．precious B．primitive
C．precise D．prior
2．No matter how carefully you plan your finances, no one can _______ when the unexpected will happen.
A．prove B．imply
C．demand D．predict
3．Allen followed his customer across the yard and stood on the step of the house, two shopping bags.
A．lifted B．having lifted C．to lift D．lifting
4．—I think the paper is taking you a long time to write.
—I ______ on it for almost a month now.
A．worked B．was working
C．am working D．have been working
5．There are lots of examples of English idioms ________ animals are used.
A．which B．when
C．whose D．where
6．She is quite________to office work. You had better offer her some suggestions when necessary.
A．familiar B．similar
C．fresh D．sensitive
7．It was the natural disaster, rather than human errors, that ________ for the death of so many innocent people.
A．are blamed B．was to blame C．was blamed D．were to blame
8．—Mum, is the pair of gloves ________ mine?
—Yes. You have to wear another pair.
A．washing B．have washed
C．being washed D．having washed
9．-- - Are you satisfied with this house?
----________. We can’t have a nicer one
A．Not a little B．Not a bit C．A little D．A bit
10． volleyball is her main focus, she is also great at basketball.
A．Since B．Once
C．Unless D．While
11．Having pictures to color will keep children ______for hours.
A．amused B．amusing
C．amuse D．to amuse
12．—Did you pass your driving test?
—Yes, otherwise I ________ to the picnic next month.
A．couldn't drive B．couldn't have driven
C．won't drive D．wouldn't have driven
13．Sometimes proper answers are not far to seek ________ food safety problems.
A．in B．to
C．on D．after
14．—I wonder why the thinnest plastics bags, though ________ , are still in use here.
—Well, it’s no easy job to solve this problem effectively.
A．banning B．banned C．to ban D．having banned
15．Halfway through the chapter ____ I didn’t take anything in.
A．did I realize B．had I realized
C．I realized D．I would realize
16．Our team is world-class and it was no surprise that we won by such a margin.
A．low B．high
C．wide D．narrow
17．Some business owners are keen on public welfare. This is local services have been funded.
A．whether B．what C．where D．how
18．Molly finally agreed, _____ reluctantly, to go and see a doctor.
A．afterwards B．almost
C．otherwise D．somewhat
19．Several of us were asked to attend the meeting, as ________ below.
A．listed B．listing
C．to be listed D．having listed
20．As to the long-term effects of global warming some believe that the damage has been done, ______________________.
A．otherwise we take steps to make up now
B．now that we take steps to make up
C．whether we take steps to make up now or not
D．unless we take steps to make up now
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）Whenever something looks interesting or beautiful,there's a natural impulse to catch and own it—which means, in this day and age,that we can't help reaching for our phones to take a picture when seeing beautiful things.
Though this would seem to be a wonderful solution,there are two big problems about taking pictures.Firstly, we're likely to be so busy taking the pictures that we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest inspire us to take a photograph in the first place.And secondly,because we feel the pictures are safely stored in our phones,we never get around to look at them.
These problems would seem to be very much of today,a consequence of the tiny phones in our pockets.But they were noticed right at the beginning of the history of photography,when the average camera was the size of a grandfather clock.The first person who noticed them was the English art critic,John Ruskin.He was a travelling lover who realized that most tourists failed to notice or remember the beautiful things they saw.
He argued that humans have a born tendency（倾向）to respond to beauty and desire to keep it,but that there are bad expressions of this desire.At worst,we get into buying souvenirs or taking photographs.But,in Ruskin's eyes, there's one thing we should do and that is attempting to draw the interesting things we see,and it doesn't matter whether we happen to have any talent for doing so.
Before the invention of photography,people used to draw far more than they do today.It was an active necessity. But in the mid-19th century,photography killed drawing.It became something only "artists" would ever do,so Ruskin spent four years on a campaign to get people drawing again.
So if drawing had value even when it was practiced by people with no talent,it was for Ruskin because drawing can teach us to notice properly rather than watch absent-mindedly（心不在焉地）.When describing what lies before our eyes with our own hands,we naturally move from a position of observing beauty in a loose way to one where we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.
1、What does the underlined word "impulse" mean?
A．Interest. B．Urge.
C．Habit. D．Reaction.
2、What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
A．An effective solution to storing something nice.
B．Reasons for taking pictures in the first place.
C．Problems related with taking photos.
D．Methods of storing pictures in phones.
3、It can be inferred that John Ruskin______.
A．lived at the origin of photography
B．lived at the origin of drawing
C．studied the history of photography
D．was an English literature critic
4、How did John Ruskin advise us to remember our travel?
A．By taking photographs.
B．By buying meaningful souvenirs.
C．By writing some travel notes.
D．By trying drawing what we see.
22．（8分） My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, WE USED 2go 2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & thr 3 :-@ KIDS FTF. ILNY, its gr8.
Can you understand this sentence? If you can’t, don’t feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on the Internet or cellphones. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language.
School teachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming (破坏) the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students’ writing. They fear the language could become corrupted (面目全非的).
Everyone should just relax, say linguists (语言学家). They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nurnberg, from Stanford University, agrees. “People get better at writing by writing,” he says. “Kids who are now doing text messaging, e-mail, and instant messages will write at least as well as, and possibly better than, their parents.”
Linguist James Milroy says, for centuries, it is believed without exception that young people are harming the language. And when today’s teenagers become tomorrow’s parents, they too will think this way. Milroy argues that languages do not and cannot become “corrupted”; they simply change to meet the new needs.
However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Cynthia McVey says, “I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it’s important that they tell their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is a must for their future.”
1、What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To give the main idea. B．To raise a question.
C．To compare an example. D．To lead in the topic.
2、Who can understand the Netspeak in England?
A．Middle school teachers. B．Parents.
C．Linguistics. D．Teenagers.
3、Who believes Netspeak users can help improve writing?
A．Cynthia McVey B．David Crystal
C．Geoffrey Nurnberg D．James Milroy
4、What’s James Milroy’s attitude toward Netspeak?
A．Positive. B．Negative.
C．Doubtful. D．Worried.
5、What can be the best title for the passage?
A．Netspeak: the Language on the Internet
B．Is Netspeak Helpful in Language Learning?
C．Is Netspeak Harming the English Language?
D．Netspeak: Advantages and Disadvantages
23．（8分）Bangkok Destination Guide
Travel in Bangkok is often described as a whirlwind—it’s hot, chaotic, crowded, and full of exotic energy. This popular tourism destination is a city of extremes with majestic temples, floating markets, romantic rooftop restaurants, and a wide range of accommodations to suit every budget. Read through our brief guide to learn about this exciting city and begin planning your journey.
Peak (高峰)
Season
Population
Language(s)
Currency
January Climate
July Climate
November to February
8,180,915

Thai

Thai Baht

Average high 22.1℃
Average high 22.1℃
Must-See Attractions
Bangkok is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the East” because of its network of canals, so take a boat tour to see sights like the Khmer wats (僧院) and the riverside houses. While exploring the city, you’ll definitely want to sample some of the street food options—often fresher and more unique than in the surrounding restaurants! To get a dose of Thai culture, visit the Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Parkeaw, and Wat Pho.
Transportation
There are two airport that serve Bankok, Suvamabhmi Airport and Don Muang Airport, and both are located about 20 kilometers from city centre. Most travelers who fly into Suvarnabhumi take the airport rail link to get downtown. The most important train station is the Hua Lamphong Station, and railway lines extend in all directions. It’s not a good idea to travel around Bankok by car since traffic is very congested.
Recommended Restaurants
Food is a big deal in Thailand. and there are plenty of cheap eats, high-end restaurants, and street food delights to keep your taste buds satisfied every meal.
Restaurant
Cuisine
Location
Price
Notices
Lung Yai

Isaan

Din Daeng

Budget

Off the beaten path and never touristy
Issaya Siamese
Club
Thai
3 Soi Sri Aksorn, Chuaphloeng Rd.
Pricey
Order a mix of chef recommendations to try something new
Bankara Ramen
Japanese
21/1 Sukhumvit Soi 29
Budget
Try the signature ramen with chashu
1、Which month is in the peak season to travel in Thailand?
A．March. B．July.
C．October. D．December.
1、What does the underlined word “its” refer to?
A．Venice’s. B．Bangkok’s.
C．Khmer’s. D．Thai.
2、Why does the author think travelling around Bangkok by car is a bad idea?
A．It’s easy to get to the city center.
B．It’s easy to reach he railway station.
C．It’s easy to meet traffic jam.
D．It’s easy to go all directions.
3、Where will you go if you want to try expensive Thai food?
A．In Din Daeng.
B．In Issaya Siamese Club.
C．In Lung Yai.
D．In Bankara Ramen Restaurant.
24．（8分）Every day, we are inching closer to some kind of artificial intelligence. Advances in big data, machine learning and robotics are going to give us a world where computers are effectively intelligent in terms of how we deal with them. Should you be scared by this? Absolutely, but not in the usual “robot overlords” (机器人帝国) kind of way. Instead, the real fear should be about getting human beings wrong, not getting AI right.
The key to the technology is the ability of computers to recognize human emotions based on the ‘‘activation” of muscles in the face. A computer can identify the positions of facial muscles and use them to infer the emotional state of its user. Then the machine responds in ways that take that emotional state into account.
One potential application of it is to provide “emotional robots” for the elderly. Having a machine that could speak in a kind way would comfort a lonely older person. That is a good thing, right? But that won’t also relieve us from questioning how we ended up in a society that takes care of the elderly because we don’t know what else to do with them? Can’t we have more humane solutions than robots?
“Emotion data” aren’t the same thing as the real and vivid emotional experiences we human beings have. Our emotions are more than our faces or voices. How can they be pulled out like a thread, one by one, from the fabric of our being?
Research programs can come with much philosophical concern, too. From the computers’ point of view, what the computing technology captures are emotions, but at its root is a reduction of human experience whose outward expressions can be captured algorithmically (计算上). As the technology is used in the world, it can reframe the world in ways that can be hard to escape from.
The technology will clearly have useful applications, but once it treats emotions as data, we may find that it is the only aspect of emotion we come to recognize or value. Once billions of dollars floods into this field, we will find ourselves trapped in a technology that is reducing our lives. Even worse, our “emotion data” will be used against us to make money for someone else. And that is what scares me about AI.
1、Why does the author feel scared of the development of artificial intelligence?
A．The technology is developing much too slowly.
B．Computers can’t recognize human emotions.
C．Robots would get control of human beings.
D．People may use artificial intelligence improperly.
2、Why does the author dislike the idea of providing “emotional robots” for the elderly?
A．The aged people will find it hard to live with them.
B．What elderly people need is much more than that.
C．It can’t relieve us of the pressure from modern society.
D．It’s impossible to use them to keep the elderly healthy.
3、What does the author intend to conclude in Paragraphs 4 and 5?
A．Emotional data can’t be equal to human emotions.
B．AI technology itself has fewer and fewer faults.
C．AI-built-in robots won’t have the ability to understand human beings.
D．The information computers get can reframe human emotions.
4、How does the author think about ‘‘emotion data” according to the last paragraph?
A．It can arouse people’s sense of value.
B．It can improve people’s human experience.
C．It may be misused as a tool to make profits.
D．It may push the AI technology forward.
25．（10分）It was not yet eleven o’clock when a boat crossed the river with a single passenger who was lucky to be able to cross the river at that unusual hour by promising to pay some extra money. While the youth stood in the light place searching his pockets for money, the boatman lifted a lamp, with the help of which, together with the newly risen moon, he took a careful look at the stranger. He was a young man of about eighteen years, clearly country