2025年安徽省安庆第一中学英语高三上期末统考试题.doc

2025年安徽省安庆第一中学英语高三上期末统考试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．_____ his homework in time, he had to stay up late into the night.
A．Finishing B．Having finished C．To finish D．To have finished
2．He ______ it on schedule, but somehow he fell behind.
A．must have done B．might finish
C．could have finished D．could finish
3．In the office I never seem to have time until after 5:30 p.m.， many people have gone home.
A．whose time B．that
C．on which D．by which time
4．In Beijing, more than 21,100 people ________ to donate their bodies by the end of 2017, as the city promoted a body donation campaign from 1999.
A．have applied B．had applied
C．would have applied D．applied
5．______ to success can’t defeat us. Instead, they can only make us stronger.
A．Attempts B．Barriers
C．Contributions D．Access
6．It was warm and nice that evening. I stayed awake until eleven in order to have a good look at the moon by myself.
A．on average B．on purpose
C．on business D．on time
7．Star skater Wu Dajing won China’s first gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games breaking world record in short track men’s 500m.
A．to B．by
C．with D．in
8．Sales director is a position _______ communication ability is just as important as sale skills.
A．which B．that
C．when D．where
9．– She will finish the project within three days!
-- ______________! I could do it in three hours.
A．You are right. B．I’m stuck. C．Oh, come on D．Don’t mention it.
10．— Where is Gary?
— He is at the library studying for his German test on Wednesday. In fact, he ________ for the test every day over the past week.
A．has reviewed B．was reviewing
C．has been reviewing D．had been reviewing
11．To get a slim figure, Fanny has tried many ways, but in vain. So now she is reduced anything　for supper.
A．to not eating B．not to eat
C．not to eating D．to not eat
12．--- May I speak to Mr. Smith？
--- I am afraid not. He is at a meeting now. It's not _____________
A．reliable B．convenient
C．beneficial D．available
13．The boy stood his head down, listening to his mother scolding him for breaking the windows.
A．for B．of C．with D．around
14．Had Mary not been hurt in the car accident, ________ the next week’s marathon.
A．she would run B．she would have run
C．she will run D．she must have run
15．More competitive high-tech enterprises are investing in Nantong Central Innovation District, which will result in _____ economic growth.
A．sustainable B．adaptable C．recyclable D．changeable
16．--- It’s raining hard and we can’t go picnicking today.
---If only the weather _____ fine!
A．is B．were C．had been D．would be
17．Who ______ the fight against the H1N1 flu ______ it not been for the Chinese scientists’ great efforts?
A．could have won; had B．would win; had C．would have won; has D．could win; has
18．Modesty is a kind of good quality, which is ______it takes to be your personal best.
A．what B．where C．which D．when
19．Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards again this year, and his performances always ________ the expectations of most audience.
A．sign up for B．drop out of
C．be bent on D．live up to
20．—Simon will listen to music every time he comes across a maths problem.
—You know, music is the source of ______ in life.
A． inspiration B． identification
C． reaction D． recreation
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 we see a person in trouble, the first idea that comes to our mind is to lend a hand. But what if we see an animal in trouble, does the same rule apply?
This question was raised after a group of penguins were saved from an icy gully（峡谷）in Antarctica. It was filmed for the BBC wildlife series Dynasties. The film crew were anxious when they saw that a group of penguins had fallen into a gully and been trapped with their young. They built a slope（斜坡）so that a few of the penguins could save themselves.
The case has taken the international media by storm. Viewers watching this film let out a sigh of relief. “I’m so glad. I understand not taking action directly, but a helping hand isn’t bothering, right?” viewer Kathryn Shaw said on her Facebook.
However, others think human interference（干涉） is unnatural. “You can’t have sunshine throughout your life. To have done anything else would only make matters worse,” said the show’s creator David Attenborough, according to The Times.
In this case, however, Mike Gunton, the executive producer of the series, said that this was a one-off situation. “There were no animals going to suffer by interfering. You weren’t touching the animals and it was just felt by doing this... they had the chance not to have to keep slipping down the slope,” he told the BBC．
Such cases are familiar to Paul Nicklen, wildlife photographer for National Geographic. He told Metro, “If it’s ever a predator（捕食者）situation, no matter how gut-wrenching, you stay out of the way. Even when you’re watching a male polar bear eat a baby bear.”
“There’s no rule book in those situations. You can only respond to the facts that are right there in front of you,” Will Lawson, the show’s director, told Daily Mail.
1、What has led to a heated media discussion?
A．People’s various remarks on penguins. B．The rescue of penguins from a gully.
C．Some penguins’ sufferings in a gully. D．Ways of filming the series Dynasties.
2、Who holds a positive attitude towards human interference?
A．Kathryn Shaw. B．Will Lawson.
C．Paul Nieklen. D．David Attenborough.
3、Which of the following best explains the word “gut-wrenching” underlined in paragraph 6?
A．Putting one in place. B．Making one confused.
C．Putting one in danger. D．Making one heartbroken.
4、What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Reasons for the Necessity of Lending a Hand to Animals
B．Suggestions on How to Protect Animals From Danger
C．Effects of Human Interference on Dangerous Animals
D．Opinions on Whether to Help Animals in Trouble or Not
22．（8分）A 12-year-old with end stage cancer, the child’s parents had recently moved her from the hospital to her home in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Some days later the girl’s breath quickened, and her father phoned the family’s hospice nurse. Please come, he said.
The nurse knew the visit would require more than four hours of her time: a two-hour drive in each direction, plus her time with the girl. Why don’t we connect over FaceTime, she asked. The father agreed, and they connected.
The nurse asked the father to move his daughter gently to her side, then to her back, to lift the child’s shirt. The nurse would ask: What do you see, what concerns you, and the father would explain. In this fashion the pair examined the girl --- the nurse on her computer, the father his iPad. Together they decided that the nurse’s presence was not necessary, that the child had more time.
Later, the father reported feeling comforted by the nurse. He appreciated her availability, the fact that she could see what he saw, and their ability to discuss it in real time.
Telemedicine has become a trend in America. Some hospitals have gone so far as to specially design telemedicine clinics. The room is staged like an office but with better lighting. There’s a nice desk for the clinician to sit behind, a computer situated stage left, and books in the background. A physician taking a video call from home might wear a pair of headphones, equipped with a mic --- to ensure whatever the patient says isn’t broadcast to anyone off-camera.
However, there is something more than the technology bit. According to David, the head of the telemedicine pilot the girl’s family had been part of, there are some people who are great in person and you put them on camera they’re a dead fish. “Some physicians are camera shy. For others, the physical isolation can actually help them be more empathetic.” He adds.
“My experience is that, once you get past some initial hurdles, you can maintain an intimate, immediate connection with patients that in some cases may be more useful than even in-person interactions,” David says.
1、Why did the nurse suggesting connecting via FaceTime?
A．Because she was not allowed to leave her clinic.
B．Because she had to take care of other patients in the clinic.
C．Because it took too much time on her way to patient’s home.
D．Because the father didn’t pay for her fare of transportation.
2、How did the father think of the telemedicine service?
A．He doubted the quality of the service.
B．He thought highly of the service.
C．He insisted the service be improved.
D．He challenged the authority of the nurse.
3、What do we know about the rooms for telemedicine?
A．Better air conditioners are provided for a comfortable environment.
B．Mics are equipped to protect privacy of patients.
C．Professional books are in place for immediate consultation.
D．The room with a computer is situated in the doctor’s home.
4、What challenges may clinicians face in telemedicine?
A．They are afraid of being isolated from patients.
B．They could not examine the patients carefully.
C．They are required to deal with in-person interactions.
D．They may not feel quite themselves in front of a camera.
23．（8分） When I was a boy there were no smart phones. Computers were something you saw on STAR TREK(星际航行)，and our television only got one channel clearly. Still, I was never bored. The fields, hills, and woodlands around my house were the nature ready-made playgrounds.
I can remember once hiking to a nearby lake and slowly walking around it. At the backside of it I was amazed to find an old, one-lane, dirt road that I had never seen before. I immediately set out to travel it. It was full of holes and muddy tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure.
I walked on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ear to turn around and head back home but I was stubborn and even a bit stupid, so I walked on.
The dirt road give way to a rock one and then a paved one, yet there was still neither a car nor a house in sight. My legs were getting tired. I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared. I didn’t want to end up trapped on this road in the dark of night, but I was sure it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.
I was almost in tears when I turned one last curve(弯曲处) and saw something in the distance. It was a house that I recognized. My heart leapt up! I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. I knew the way home! It was still over a mile away but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time. I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner.
I remembered this recently when I saw a sign that said, “All roads lead Home.” This is true. In this life all roads no matter what their twists(弯曲) and turns are can lead us home again. They can lead us to our homes here on Earth. They can lead us to our homes in our heart, if we can insist.
1、Why was the author never bored when he was a boy?
A．Because there was still a TV.
B．Because he liked hiking alone.
C．Because there were so many playgrounds built for him.
D．Because he had so many places around his house to play.
2、What made the author decide to take the old road?
A．Seeing it before.
B．That it was a muddy road.
C．Trying a new and special experience.
D．That it had deep woods on both sides.
3、How did the author feel when he saw a known house in the distance?
A．Excited. B．Frightened.
C．Touched. D．Desperate.
4、Why did the author mention the sign?
A．To share a famous saying with readers.
B．To introduce what he wanted to say.
C．To explain the function of the sign.
D．To prove the significance of the sign.
24．（8分）Nandakumar and Sudha were thrilled to learn that they were having children. Unfortunately, Sudha developed diabetes while pregnant and her daughters were born two months premature. They need ventilator (呼吸机) support for the next 4-6 weeks to breathe. The family is poor and does not have the money to meet the unexpected expenses and need help to keep the babies alive.
Nandakumar, a carpenter by profession, fell sick after marriage and has not recovered fully. He is not mentally stable and tends to talk in a stream. He also finds it hard to hold down a job. Nandakumar’s mother Dheivanai has been the stabilising presence for the family. She kept things together and made sure that they had enough to eat.
“Sudha has been through a lot of grief over not having children. The previous child was still born, so we were very happy that this pregnancy was going well,” said Dheivanai. Dheivanai hoped that the children would bring joy to their household and take care of her son even after she was gone. She started saving up money for her grandchildren.
The cost of keeping the children alive is Rs 4 lakhs per child because they each need ICU (Intensive Care Unit) support for the next 4-6 months of their lives. The small savings of the family are already over and they are faced with a very painful situation trying to save two newborns with no money.
Nandakumar is mentally unwell and Sudha is still recovering from childbirth. So it falls to his mother to arrange for the babies5 well-being. “After my son became sick, me and my daughter-in-law have taken care of things. During her pregnancy. I have cared for her like she’s my own daughter. I feel pained that I don’t have the money to save the babies,” she says.
Before childbirth, Sudha and Dheivanai worked together and earned Rs 5,000 per month. Sometimes, Nandakumar picks up odd jobs and earns a bit more. The family has no savings and they need help to save their two innocent babies.
1、What caused “the unexpected expenses”（Paragraph 1)?
A．Nandakumar’s mental problems.
B．The babies1 medical care.
C．Dheivanai’s living.
D．Sudha’s diabetes.
2、Why did Dheivanai feel happy about the birth of the children?
A．The children were born healthy.
B．It was the first time for Sudha to be pregnant.
C．The government would provide welfare services.
D．The children would look after their father in the future.
3、Where does the money for the well-being of the babies come from at present?
A．The father. B．The mother.
C．The grandmother. D．The government.
4、What is the above writing most probably for?
A．Raising donation. B．Sharing news.
C．Giving instruction. D．Providing amusement.
25．（10分） Have you ever spent an afternoon in the backyard, maybe grilling or enjoying a basketball game, when suddenly you notice that everything goes quiet? There is an old phrase “calm before the storm”, often used in a situation---a quiet period just before a great activity or excitement. According to our own experience, we know there is actually calm before the storm. But what causes this calm? And is it