江西省临川市2025年高三英语第一学期期末统考试题.doc

江西省临川市2025年高三英语第一学期期末统考试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．---What’s wrong with your cell phone? I can’t get through.
--- Oh, my line was cut off because I ________ my bill.
A．haven’t paid B．hadn’t paid C．wasn’t paying D．don’t pay
2．— You shouldn’t have treated me that way.My heart is broken.
— I’m sorry,Paul.I didn’t mean you.
A．hurting B．to hurt C．hurt D．having hurt
3．—Where on earth have they gone?
—I have no idea, but I wish I .
A．know B．knew C．would know D．would have known
4．—Alice has just lost her husband to heart failure.
—Her ______ smile can’t hide her sorrow.
A．arbitrary B．artificial
C．compulsory D．conventional
5．．She is fed up with sharing a house with others; , she is looking for her own flat.
A．moreover B．otherwise C．however D．therefore
6．The ordinary people all look at the intelligent man with admiration because under no circumstances ________ to cope with emergencies.
A．he will fail B．is he failing
C．he is failing D．will he fail
7．What is your main reason for choosing one restaurant another?
A．over B．of
C．from D．for
8．This is the first time that your parents have been abroad, ______?
A．haven’t they B．hasn’t it C．aren’t they D．isn’t it
9．Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly ______ before it is open.
A．conventional B．analytical
C．controversial D．confidential
10．It was from only a few supplies that she had brought in the village ____ the hostess cooked such a nice dinner.
A．where B．when C．that D．which
11．---Excuse me, could you tell me the time, please?
---Sorry, I don’t have a watch with me.
--- ___________
A．Thanks a lot. B．What a pity.
C．I’m sorry to hear that D．Thanks all the same
12．Don’t leave the water ______while you brush your teeth.
A．racing B．rushing
C．running D．rolling
13．______ you are supposed to do ______ you don't like a thing is ______ it. Don'tcomplain.
A．That; what; change B．When; that; to change
C．What; when; change D．What; that; changing
14．—Mike, it’s really impossible for us to get to the railway station in time!
—How I wish I could stop the train ________ it.
A．catch B．to catch C．catching D．caught
15．—Would you like me the radio a bit?
—No, it’s all right. I’m used with the radio .
A．to turn down; to work; on B．turning down; to working; on
C．turning down; to working; off D．to turn down; to working; on
16．It was in that small house ________ was built with stones by his father ________ he spent his childhood.
A．that; where B．which; that
C．which; which D．that; which
17．In a competitive marketplace, finding the key factor that ________ your business from others is highly valuable.
A．defends B．distinguishes
C．prohibits D．selects
18．________ competence in acquiring English today comes from the ability to express oneself rather than in simply passing exams.
A．Due B．Raw
C．Core D．Keen
19．--I feel nervous when taking an exam.
-- and you can do it well.
A．Take it w easy B．Take your time C．Good luck D．It’s up to you
20．-- I prefer a computer made in your company, but I may need some more information about the product.
-- ______.
A．Thank you B．It’s a pleasure
C．You are welcome D．At your service
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）Adult Education Courses
Computer Studies
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and we rely more and more on computers for everything from cooking to organising our taxes. This six-week course will give you an understanding of computer fundamentals, including the use of software packages (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and how to use the Internet.
Start: May 2,2019
Time: Wed 7 pm-9pm
Cost:$300
Length:6 weeks
Place: Sydney College
Woodwork
Learn the basics of woodworking with simple hands-on projects to build your confidence and skills. Each lesson explores a different area of woodworking that will provide you with the skills needed for any woodworking project. Flexible learning allows you to choose only the lessons that interest you.
Start: April 15,2019
Time: Mon 5 pm-7pm
Cost:$30 per lesson
Length:12 weeks
Place: Adult Learning Centre
Web Design
Provides advanced training in software, design, and coding for the weB．Students must have already completed a recognised basic web design course or have at least 2 years' relevant work experience. Students completing the course will receive the Diploma in Advanced Web Design.
Start: June 1,2019
Time: Weekdays 9 am-4pm
Cost:$4,990
Length:40 weeks
Place: University of Technology
Art
This practical course is intended to help established artists take their creativity further. From sketching and colour, to composition, painting and experimenting with style, you will study and explore an engaging variety of creative media and subject matter.
Start: April 21,2019
Time: Thur 3 pm-6pm
Cost:$750
Length:15 weeks
Place: City Art
203、Which courses are suitable for beginners?
A．Web Design and Art.
B．Computer Studies and Art.
C．Woodwork and Web Design.
D．Computer Studies and Woodwork.
1、Which course awards students an official certificate?
A．Art.
B．Woodwork.
C．Web Design.
D．Computer Studies.
2、How much will a student who attends only half of all the Woodwork lessons pay in total?
A．$30. B．$180.
C．$250. D．$360.
22．（8分）A successful businessman, addressing the commercial club of his city, told a story of an orphan (孤儿) named Jim.
Jim was 12 years old, who was the laughing stock of the whole town. He never remembered having a kind word spoken to him in his whole life. One day as Jim walked down the street, he saw some flowers slip from a little lady’s arms just in front of him. Jim gathered up the flowers and replaced them in her arms. “Thank you, dear; you are a nice little boy.” she said kindly, and went on her way after giving him a bright smile.
Jim was amazed. These were the first kind words he had ever heard in his whole twelve years of existence. He stood and stared after her until she was out of sight, then he made straight for a stream. He sat down on the bank of the stream and did some thinking. “Thank you, dear; you are a nice little boy,” he thought. Finally the boy pulled from his pockets a piece of broken mirror and looked at himself. He saw nothing but dirt. He went down to the water and washed his face carefully, almost painfully. Then he looked again. He scarcely recognized himself. He stood straight and looked up instead of down for the first time since he could remember.
A feeding of self-respect awoke within his being. At that moment the course of his life was changed; a determination to be worthy of the kind words spoken to him by the little lady, and to pass them on, took possession of his soul. After telling this story of Jim, the speaker paused and then he shocked the audience by saying, “Gentlemen, I was that boy. That gentle woman implanted in my life the first seed of kindness. As a tribute to her memory I have told you this story.”
1、What does the author mean by “the laughing stock” in paragraph 2?
A．Jim liked playing jokes on others.
B．Jim was always laughed at by others,
C．Jim was good at making others happy.
D．Jim had interest in telling funny stories.
2、Which of the following words can be used to describe the lady?
A．Brave. B．Clever.
C．Friendly. D．Honest.
3、What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．Jim wanted people to say kind words to others.
B．The lady became very famous because of that story.
C．It was the first time for Jim to tell his story to others.
D．Jim made a tot of money by telling his stories to others.
4、What is the best title for the text?
A．A Story of Jim B．A Good Lady
C．A Kind Word D．A Successful Businessman
23．（8分） Photography has opened our eyes to a multitude of beauties, things we literally could not have seen before the invention of the frozen image. It has greatly expanded our notion of what is beautiful, what is aesthetically(审美上) pleasing. Items formerly considered trivial, and not worth an artist's paint, have been revealed and honored by the photograph: things as ordinary as a fence post, a chair, a vegetable. And as technology has developed, photographers have explored completely new points of view: those of the microscope, the eagle, the cosmos.
What is it that delights the human eye and allows us to claim that a photograph is beautiful? Photography depends on the trinity of light, composition, and moment. Light literally makes the recording of an image possible, but in the right hands, light in a photograph can make the image soar. The same is true with composition. What the photographer chooses to keep in or out of the frame is all that we will ever see - but that combination is vital. And the moment that the shutter is pressed, when an instant is frozen in time, provides the whole image with meaning. When the three - light, composition, and moment - are in balance, there is visual magic.
Light, composition, and moment come together in a photograph to bring us the ultimate reality: a view of the world unknown prior to the invention of the camera. Before photography, the basic artistic rules of painting were rarely broken. Images were made to please, not to capture reality. But as photography evolved, painterly rules were often reacted in the pursuit of fresh vision. Photographers became interested in the real world, good and bad, and it was the accidental detail that was celebrated. Photography invited the world to see with new eyes - to see photographically - and all of the arts have drawn new inspiration from this change.
With these basic aesthetic tools, photographers have evolved from scientists longing to “fix” an image — any image — to artistic revolutionaries. Photographs have created a new way of seeing, changed our ideas of beauty and, most importantly, made art more democratic. They have given us visual proof that the world is grander than we imagined, and that there is beauty, often overlooked,
in nearly everything.
1、Before the invention of photography, which of the following was least likely to appear in an artistic work?
A．A great person.
B．A lovely insect.
C．A grand building.
D．A beautiful landscape.
2、What is the function of paragraph 2?
A．To argue that photographic beauty is subjective.
B．To explain the evolution of the concept of beauty.
C．To describe the elements that make a successful photo.
D．To illustrate different types of photographic techniques.
3、How has photography affected other art forms?
A．It has reduced their popularity.
B．It has forced them to change their rules.
C．It has changed their methods of composition.
D．It has provided them with new points of view.
4、What does the author mean by saying photography has “made art more democratic" ?
A．It has expanded the concept of artistic beauty.
B．It has challenged the status of traditional art forms.
C．It has enabled the development of new artistic tools.
D．It has allowed more people to take part in creative activities.
24．（8分）Festivals in Wales this spring
There’s lots to see, do and experience in Wales this spring. And now it’s time to embrace all things new and get ready to be entertained in the spring, come rain or shine.
Wrexham, 10-12 May
The annual festival showcases over 200 acts consisting of music, comedy, film and more. Since its opening event in 2011, Focus Wales has done a lot for emerging（新兴的）musicians across the country, and 2018 sees Welsh Music Prize winner The Gentle Good and Y Selar Best Band winners. Candelas, take the stage. 
Aberystwyth, 19-29 May
Whether you prefer Hill Climbs or Sportives, the AberCycle Festival allows you to take all of it in from the saddle（鞍）of a bike, enjoying the world’s most beautiful scenery. However, all work and no play makes us all dull boys and girls, so while you’re in town be sure to pop in to one or two of the plenty of pubs in Aber（as the locals call it）for a nice, cold pint of Brains beer. You’ll need it after all that cycling!
Hay on Wye, 25-28 May
The world’s biggest music and philosophy festival returns in 2018 with its unique mix of tunes, talks and trapeze（吊杠）（yes, there are even circus performers!） Based in the magical surroundings of Hay on Wye, this four day festival takes place at the end of May and is perfect for everyone who likes a side of intellectualism（理智主义）with their traditional festival experience.
Lawrenny, 25-28 May
In late May in the heart of the Pembrokeshire National Park, the Big Retreat Wales takes place. Essentially the festival is about wellness, but it’s also so much more than that. Join in this May for four days of “fed good”, leaving your usual routine behind and diving into a delightful mix of workshops, activities, music and sustainable food produce.
1、The festivals in Wales are held annually .
A．in early May B．inside and outside of Wales
C．in rainy or sunny weather D．for locals only
2、What is special about Aberystwyth, 19-29 May?
A．You can find a place to relax after the activity.
B．You can meet your favorite band winners.
C．It has an atmosphere of natural beauty and tradition.
D．It doesn’t last long enough.
3、Jane is an office worker and fitness enthusiast and wants to experience something unusual. Which festival do you suggest she go to?
A．Wrexham, 10-12 May B．Aberystwyth, 19-29 May
C．Hay on Wye, 25-28 May D．Lawrenny, 25-28 May
25．（10分） Everyone has their favourite scenes and characters in Harry Potter books and films． One of the most memorable scenes for many came early on in the series． In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone， the owls began to send letters to Harry inviting him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry． Owls were then mentioned frequently in the books and created amazing images in the films．
Everyone around the world loves the Harry Potter series． But if there has been one bad result of J．K． Rowling's creative gifts， it is the craze that has swept through many countries for owning an owl． Many experts suggest that because Harry Potter fans would like to own their own owl， there is a strong chance that owls may soon start to die out．
There are over 200 different species of owl． They are nocturnal birds， which means they are awake at night， usually hunting． They have large round eyes that face forwards on their flat faces． Owls also like to be on their own， unless it is the mating season．
Indonesia is one of the main countries that are now selling owls to young and old Harry Potter fans． There are many bird markets throughout the country， with the largest being Pramuka in Indonesia's capital city， Jakarta． Birds are Indonesia's most popular pet， with about 20 percent of all homes keeping at least one． It is thought that about 13，000 owls are sold each year in Indonesia's bird markets．