2025学年陕西省西安八校联考高三3月初态测试英语试题试卷注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．I ______ for Shanghai this Saturday, so I want to know when the earliest plane ______.A．leave; takes off B．am leaving; takes offC．leave; is taking off D．am leaving; is taking off2．—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 attendedC．wouldn’t attend D．shouldn’t attend3．— He made an apology be blamed what he had done.— It's really wise of him.A．so as to not; of B．in order to not; forC．so as not to; for D．in order not to; of4．________ competence in acquiring English today comes from the ability to express oneself rather than in simply passing exams.A．Due B．RawC．Core D．Keen5．Look, ____ fashionable clothes is she wearing that all the eyes are fixed on her!A．so B．such C．how D．what6．--It is really fun to hike and I often go hiking in the forest.--But hiking alone in the forest ______ be very dangerous.A．can B．must C．shall D．will7．The lady standing over there may be from the USA, _____ I guess has lost her way.A．whom B．whoC．which D．where8．Thanks to the special chemical ________ of the soil in the mountainous area, this economic plant grows well there.A．composition B．competenceC．construction D．conclusion9．Whitney Houston’s sudden death suggests that drug abuse is such a serious problem ________ we should deal with it appropriately.A．as B．that C．which D．where10．Look over there! There is a long, winding path ________ up to the house.A．lead B．leadingC．led D．to lead11．Many developing countries are unwilling to pursue their economic development ______ destroying the environment despite there being several financial crises.A．at the risk of B．at the cost of C．at the end of D．at the mercy of12．There is ________ as a free dinner in this world. As the saying goes, “No pains, no gains.”A．no such a good thing B．such no good thingC．no such good thing D．not so a good thing13．The drums of war are beating once again. As tensions rise between America and Iran, China appeals to both sides to ________.A．stand by B．come alongC．step back D．stick together14．Patrick waited ________ all the luggage was cleared, but his never appeared.A．until B．beforeC．when D．while15．We all sighed with ________ relief when ________ plane finally landed safely.A．a; / B．/; theC．a; a D．a; the16．The new means of transport ________ in this city, so whether it will work out remains to be seen.A．have never tried B．has never tried C．have never been tried D．has never been tried17．The governor’s statement on employment ________ a storm of criticism,A．set up B．set outC．set about D．set off18．This house is almost ________ to the one where I lived as a child.A．identical B．manualC．chilly D．enthusiastic19．My teacher asked me to copy _____ article _____ second time． A．an; the B．an; a C．the; a D．the; the20．Some people suggest changing the date for the college entrance exams into ______ Saturday and Sunday of the first week of June, which I think is ______ good advice.A．/ ; / B．the; the C．the; a D．the; /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）Assistant professor in Musical Theatre DanceWichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience.For complete information visit http://finearts.wichita.edu.Full Professor in Theatre and DanceThe Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California at San Diego (http： ∥www. theatre, ucsd.edu) is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least one year. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.A review of applications will start on June 1st. Application deadline: September 1st.Technical Director in Performing and Fine ArtsDeSales University’s Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Professional experience is required; MFA is preferred.Please email materials to john. bell desales.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Assistant Director-Media Resources CenterMaryland Institute College of Art is seeking an assistant director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division.Qualification。