1、天津市红桥区2024-2025学年高三上学期期中英语试题一、单项选择1 Peter, you seem in high spirits. _ I have been offered a part-time job in the KFC.ASo what?BNo wonder.CNo doubt.DGuess what.2 How did you find Professor Smiths speech last night ? To be frank, his speech didnt _ to me .AappealBbelongCreferDoccur3You look very beau
2、tiful in this dress and there is only one of this kind left here. I wonder if you would buy _.AoneBitCsomeDany4Lets learn to use the problem we are facing a stepping-stone to future success.AtoBforCasDby5Tom has been preparing carefully for the English examination so that he can be sure of passing i
3、t at his first_.ArequestBattemptCpromiseDpurpose6So you missed the football match held yesterday._. I got there 15 minutes before the end of it.ANot likelyBNot a littleCNot at allDNot exactly7- Do you think its a good idea to make friends with your students?-_, I do. I think its a great idea.AReally
4、BObviouslyCActuallyDGenerally8Although technology has changed the way we _ friends, the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same.AtypeBignoreCacquireDpostpone9 Would you mind my sitting here with you? No, _ you arent too noisy.”AwhenBifCunlessDas soon as10I have got a headac
5、he.No wonder.You_in front of that computer too long.AworkBare workingChave been workingDworked11What you said doesnt _ what the police have told us, so we have to find more evidence.Aagree withBmake upCcontribute toDshow off12They will fly to Chicago, _ they plan to stay in for two or three days.Awh
6、ereBthereCwhichDwhen13Good evening, everybody. Professor King _ his lecture in a moment, but let me introduce him first.AdeliveredBwill be deliveringCwas deliveringDhas been delivering14 The deadline for applications is December 27th. We have to make a decision now. Just _, Bill! Lets think about th
7、is for a moment.Arise to your feetBtick all the right boxesChold your horsesDsit on the edge of your seat15The student completed this experiment to make come true _ Professor Joseph had said.AthatBwhatCwhenDwhere二、完形填空I used to think my life was a picture of perfection. My mom had her 16 job and a b
8、eautiful office, while I enjoyed the 17 of my own room, equipped with a computer and the quietness of a garden to tend to. However, one Sunday, everything 18 . A hurricane 19 our neighborhood while we were visiting my grandparents in Raleigh. Our kitchen was destroyed, and our clean and comfortable
9、home was 20 .In the midst of this misfortune, something unexpectedly 21 happened. Our neighbors, theFlores family, with their generous hearts, came to our 22 . They helped us clear out the broken pieces of glass, heavy furniture, and the rubbish that was spread around our house. Their kindness was m
10、ost impressive. Though we had 23 exchanged words before, they 24 us into their home with open arms, offering warm beds and hot meals, which made us feel like family. This act of kindness from nearly unknown neighbors was a pleasant 25 .We started a new 26 of having weekend dinner together. Our home
11、became a 27 place for neighbors; tables were filled with food, and laughter filled the rooms. We 28 the meals served in large dishes roast chicken, bowls of fresh salad, and homemade pies. The meals were 29 yet delicious. It was during these gatherings that I befriended Rosica, the Floress daughter,
12、 a bond created post the hurricane. She had a 30 for storytelling and our evenings together were filled with adventure and laughter. Our conversations felt effortless, filled with 31 , and the sound of childrens laughter provided a lively backdrop. It was a cheerful scene, casting a sharp 32 to the
13、recent disaster that hit us. 33 , I understand that the hurricane, despite the serious damage it caused, brought about an unexpected 34 . It bridged unknown distances with our neighbors and enriched our lives in ways we never could have imagined. Sometimes, it takes a disaster to bring out the 35 in
14、 people.16AtemporaryBbusyCdifficultDdream17ApeaceBtasteCexperienceDtime18Apaid a visitBtook a turnCchanged a subjectDmade a choice19AexploredBsweptCapproachedDskipped20Aat oddsBin ruinsCunder pressureDwithin reach21Ahair-raisingBeye-catchingCgroundbreakingDheartwarming22AaidBmindCknowledgeDsense23Au
15、suallyBfrequentlyCconstantlyDbarely24AforcedBdroveCwelcomedDpushed25AdreamBsurpriseCvisitDtrip26AprojectBbusinessCgameDtradition27AlearningBthinkingCgatheringDcamping28AorderedBsharedCdeliveredDpacked29AsimpleBcoldChealthyDheavy30AneedBnoseCgiftDconnection31AjoyBargumentCinsightDinformation32Ashadow
16、BfocusCcontrastDdoubt33ALooking backBGoing aheadCCalming downDStepping in34AdiscoveryBcrisisCopportunityDproblem35AshortestBbiggestCsmallestDbest三、阅读理解KazumiMy main reason for coming here was the Human Rights course. When I was at school I couldnt decide whether I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer,
17、but having decided to be a lawyer, I then had to choose which first degree I should take before starting law school in another city. Ive always wanted to help people and I figured that taking Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world.VladimirI love math
18、s. I was torn between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply maths at a practical level. Or I could become a maths teacher. I neednt have worried because in the end I didnt have to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me to be a high school t
19、eacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time.OsvaldoOne of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that they put into organising the open day. The lecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview (概述) of their courses and of life in the city
20、. This was in contrast to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus (校园), the rooms there seemed comfortable and very reasonably priced.MariaWhen the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still
21、could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.36What job has Kazumi m
22、ade up her mind to do?AA doctor.BA lawyer.CA maths teacher.DA lecturer on Human Rights.37Who can obtain a double qualification from his or her university?AKazumi.BVladimir.COsvaldo.DMaria.38Why did Osvaldo, choose his university?AHe found the courses affordable.BHis university sold itself more convi
23、ncingly.CHe was won over by the universitys reputation.DHis university offered excellent accommodation.39What do we know about Maria?AShe takes great interest in community service.BShe made her choice from the very beginning.CShe feels a sense of belonging at her university.DShe was hoping to pass o
24、n knowledge to others.40Whats the best title for this passage?AChoosing your favorite subjectBHow to make friendsCHow to choose a communityDChoosing a universityWhen I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌
25、) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness
26、and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my li
27、fe. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career
28、, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness
29、 can change someones life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.41What was the authors life like when he was 12?ABoring.BPeaceful.CUnhappy.DMeaningful.42How did the volunteer work benefit the author?AIt made h
30、im popular in his town.BIt helped him find the meaning of life.CIt helped him understand others lives better.DIt helped to shape his dream career.43Why did the author choose writing as his job?AHe was inspired by his teacher.BHe could pass positive energy to readers.CHe wanted to share his school ex
31、periences.DHe found he had a talent for writing.44What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?ASay “no” to bullies bravely.BMake positive changes in their lives.CTreat others with kindness in daily life.DLearn to care more about others feelings.45What can we learn from the passage?
32、AThe author live alone in her small town.BBooks can save everyones life.CKindness can change someones life.DTerrible experiences would make a person feel more alone.Your dog is as smart as any two year old, according to a new study. Dogs bring much happiness to their owners, and even improve human h
33、ealth. Most two year olds keep us busy in lifean important part of living a long and happy life. According to Stanley Coren, Ph. Dof the University of British Columbia, our dogs are smarter than we thought.Dr. Coren reviewed many studies to find out that dogs are as smart as 2 to 2.5 year olds. Forg
34、et about one word orders according to Coren, the smartest dogs can learn up to 250 words. Most dogs understand an average of 165 words. “The upper limit of dogs” ability to learn language is partly based on a study of a Border Collie (博得牧羊犬) named Rico who showed knowledge of 200 spoken words, and f
35、ast-track learning, which scientists believed to be found only in humans and language-learning apes.Dogs are also great at tricking. During play, they have the ability to trick humans and other dogs in order to get treats. “And they are nearly as successful in tricking humans as humans are in tricki
36、ng dogs, says Coren.Dogs can also count to four or five, which might explain how they know when their toys are missing. Coren explains, “Their astonishing flashes of smartness and creativity are reminders that they may not be Einsteins, but are sure closer to humans than we thought.”Animals can do m
37、uch to keep us happy, health, and protect us from harm. Stories of dog heroes can be found using a simple Internet search. Pets teach us sense of duty, keep us from loneliness, and can help with treatment of the disabled. Dogs are smarter than we thought as smart as a two year old.46How do dogs brin
38、g happiness and health to humans according to the author?ABy doing funny tricks.BBy keeping humans busy.CBy serving their owners.DBy playing with their owners.47What makes Rico special?AHe seldom usesword orders.BHe uses words like a 2.5 year old.CHe is Corns favorite subject for study.DHe shows a h
39、igh level of language ability.48According to the passage, how are dogs similar to humans?AThey can trick each other equally well.BThey can count to very high numbers.CThey have the same level of creativity as Einstein.DThey are always busy like two-year-old humans.49What does Dr. Coren say about a d
40、ogs counting ability?AIt is as good as an apes.BIt is close to humans.CIt leaves a lot to be studied.DIt helps them keep their toys.50Whats the main idea of the text?ADogs are smarter than humans thought.BDogs do well in tricking for food.CDogs are peoples faithful friends.DDogs can speak human lang
41、uage.Ive started to hate traveling. When my friends heard me say that, they were all shocked and confused, because Im an absolute travel fanatic. Its not that I dislike traveling itself: rather, I dislike the new definition that modern people have given to it, a fundamentally flawed understanding of
42、 tourism. What I hate most during every trip is hearing, “This place is perfect for photos, take a few for me.” It seems our travels have become nothing more than check-ins and photo sessions.Traveling is no longer about admiring scenery, marveling at the magnificent landscapes of our motherland, or
43、 experiencing new lifestyles. Instead, I see crowds of people snapping pictures and checking off locations, hardly anyone pausing to genuinely soak in the sights and experiences with their own eyes and hearts. The once poetic journey has transformed into the so-called modern travel trilogy: approach
44、, photograph, leave. The sole purpose of traveling now seems to be posting on social media, showing off to everyone, and immersing oneself in a world constructed solely by ones own posts. The goal of traveling has shifted to merely visiting check-in spots and completing the task of “checking in”.Tra
45、vel has changed, and so have many aspects of our lives. We experience too little genuine joy within. Ive asked my students why they study, and almost all of them answer that its to be admitted into a. good university, seek a good job, and earn a lot of money. I dont think these are wrong or even unn
46、ecessary aspirations, but where is our inner happiness and peace? When will we be able to travel for the sake of traveling, to learn for the sake of learning, to go shopping for the sake of going shopping and to preserve our authenticity? After all, we are human beings. How many of us are living day-to-day, going through the motions, turning life into a chore, a mere existence? We still have “poetry and distant horizons” to pursue. We must strive for what truly defines us as human, or we risk losing our humanity.51Which of the following
