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石嘴山市第一中学2024-2025学年高三年级10月月考 英语试题 一、听力选择题 1. What does the man do? A. A computer technician. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A shop assistant. 2. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the grocer’s. B. At the tailor’s. C. At the cleaner’s. 3. How did the speakers come to Seattle? A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train. 4. What will the speakers have for dinner today? A. Fried rice. B. Noodles. C. Steak. 5. How is Sophie feeling now? A. Confused. B. Worried. C. Disappointed. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What does the man want to do before noon? A. Post a letter. B. Make a card. C. Write an email. 7. Whose birthday is it? A. Richard’s. B. Sarah’s. C. Vera’s. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8 What course does Professor Brooks teach? A. Public Speaking. B. European History. C. English Literature. 9. Why does Vicky come to talk with Professor Brooks? A. To sign up for his course. B. To ask for a make-up test. C. To discuss her homework. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does Linda do for plays and shows? A. She gives actors advice. B. She assigns roles to actors. C. She designs actors’ clothes. 11. What does Linda need to research? A. The setting of the story. B. The decoration of the stage. C. The names of the characters. 12. Who does Linda report her work to? A. The director. B. The editor. C. The photographer. 13. What does Linda say about her job? A. It pays very well. B. It requires team effort. C. It involves frequent travel. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does Kevin think of abstract art? A. It has lasting artistic value. B. It makes little sense to him. C. It appeals mainly to children. 15. What impression did the first painting give the woman? A. Hopefulness. B. Nervousness. C. Coldness. 16. What color was used for the background in the second painting? A. Green. B. Purple. C. Red. 17. What will Kevin probably do this Saturday? A. Attend an art class. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Buy an abstract painting. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What caused the closure of Pittwater Road? A. A fallen tree. B. A flooded river. C. A car accident. 19. What happened at Town Hall Station? A. A police officer got hurt. B. A passenger went missing. C. The station roof was broken. 20. What are road users advised to do? A. Drive at low speed. B. Postpone their trips. C. Follow traffic signs. 二、阅读理解 A The Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building The wide-open entrance square on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo’s main train station would look more at home in Amsterdam or Paris. Kingo Tatsuno’s classical European design took over six years to complete, finally opening in 1914. The statin has received several facelifts since the Second World War, most recently in 2012. It’s one of the biggest and busiest train stations in the world. Beijing West Railway Station The idea of building this station in the capital of China was put forward as early as 1959 but didn’t come to reality until 1996. It was the largest station in Asia at the time, although Shanghai’s Hongqiao Station has since surpassed it. The station itself has a unique architectural (建筑的) style, with the main body of the building having quite a functional Russian look, but the rooftop is decorated with three amazing Chinese pagodas. Duoliang Station, Taiwan This is the smallest station on this lit by a distance. In fact we’re not really choosing Duoliang for architectural reasons. This station is all about location, location, location. Surrounded by hi top greenery on one side and amazing Pacific Ocean scenery on the other, it’s one of the most scenic spots in all of Taiwan. This isn’t even a working station anymore, but the platforms have been adapted into viewing spots, extremely popular with local train spotters. Stazione Milano Centrale in Milan Milan’s central train station looks pretty much exactly as you’d imagine it. There are a mix of styles at play here, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, but the entire building is filled with a classic sense of Roman monumentality. The outer look is guarded by two statues, while its insides are equally impressive, as grand stonewalls curve (弯曲) into the station’s glass ceilings. 1. What do Tokyo Station and Beijing West Railway Station have in common? A. Both have European features. B. Both were built in the early 1990s. C. Both have been rebuilt several times. D. Both are the largest domestic stations. 2. What do train spotters favor most about Duoliang Station? A. Its distance. B. Its small size. C. Its surrounding scenery. D. Its architectural style. 3. What makes Stazione Milano Centrale impressive? A. Roman buildings B. Its various styles. C. Statues on the walls D. The curving ceilings. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上最漂亮的火车站。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building中的“The wide-open entrance square on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo’s main train station would look more at home in Amsterdam or Paris. Kingo Tatsuno’s classical European design took over six years to complete, finally opening in 1914.(东京中央火车站之内一侧宽阔的入口广场看起来更像是阿姆斯特丹或巴黎的建筑风格。Tatsuno的古典欧式设计花了六年时间才完成，最终于1914年开放)”及Beijing West Railway Station中的“The station itself has a unique architectural (建筑的) style, with the main body of the building having quite a functional Russian look(车站本身有独特的建筑风格，建筑主体具有相当实用的俄罗斯建筑外观)”可知，两座火车站都有欧式特点。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Duoliang Station, Taiwan中的“Surrounded by hi top greenery on one side and amazing Pacific Ocean scenery on the other, it’s one of the most scenic spots in all of Taiwan.(它一边被高高的绿色植物包围，另一边是令人惊叹的太平洋风景，它是台湾最美丽的景点之一)”可知，火车爱好者最喜欢多良站周围的景色。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Stazione Milano Centrale in Milan中的“There are a mix of styles at play here, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, but the entire building is filled with a classic sense of Roman monumentality. The outer look is guarded by two statues, while its insides are equally impressive, as grand stonewalls curve (弯曲) into the station’s glass ceilings.(从新艺术到装饰艺术，这里的风格多种多样，但整座建筑都充满了经典的罗马纪念性。车站的外部由两座雕像守护，而内部也同样令人印象深刻，宏伟的石墙与车站的玻璃天花板形成曲线)”可知，各种各样的风格使得Stazione Milano Centrale印象深刻。故选B项。 B Matthew has retired. He used to be working in a sawmill (锯木厂). Cutting and piling wood for 8 hours a day had caused his fingers to be injured and bleed all year round. Outside his job, he enjoyed watching baseball games and he was glad that he had more time for it after he retired. In Matthew’s eyes, baseball was a game including details, mental sharpness, and great patience, and he thought instructing young men needed the same abilities. There were boys on the high school baseball team playing in the neighborhood and Matthew was their regular visitor. Whether on summer evenings under the lights or in the mid-afternoon sun, he was always the one to appear on time. In the beginning, he simply sat and watched them. After a good play, Matthew would give them a praising sign, and a mistake would earn his smile, which meant, “You’ll get another chance!” He communicated with the boys in such a way. Gradually, the boys got used to Matthew’s presence and became familiar with him. They were curious about his tough hands. He talked about his adventures of working in the forest. They were long and inspiring stories, all about friendship, helping each other, and remaining hopeful even though experiencing hardship, and also about how a boy grew into a man. Matthew would take time to show them some basic skills to some slow learners and took the trouble to repeat each detail until the players were skillful. What Matthew taught was deeply rooted in the boys’hearts and they could play wonderfully in the races. Time flew. Matthew thought he was too old to teach them anything. It was time for him to leave. However, the boys told Matthew that his fighting spirit had long been part of their team. Nearly everyone on the team learned to expect a little more from themselves as long as Matthew was there. 4. What did Matthew think of the baseball game? A. It took plenty of patience. B. It needed a lot of strength. C. It must be based on interest. D. It called for sharp movements. 5 How did Matthew exchange with the boys at first? A. By joining them in playing baseball. B. By teaching them some special skills. C. By sharing his past about playing baseball. D. By encouraging them with body language. 6. What influence did Matthew have on the boys? A He developed the children’s love for the forests. B. He taught them the skills of making good friends. C. He helped them keep positive during their growth. D. He made them learn to search for new adventures. 7. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Matthew’s skills weren’t recognized by the boys. B. Matthew’s quality would always inspire the boys. C. The boys thought Matthew became less patient later. D. The boys learned more baseball skills from Matthew. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Matthew在退休后通过观看和指导高中棒球队的方式来传授生活经验和人生哲理的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In Matthew’s eyes, baseball was a game including details, mental sharpness, and great patience, and he thought instructing young men needed the same abilities.(在Matthew的眼中，棒球是一项包括细节、精神敏锐度和极大耐心的运动，他认为指导年轻人需要同样的能力。)”可知，在Matthew看来，棒球是一项包括细节、精神敏锐度和极大耐心的运动。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In the beginning, he simply sat and watched them. After a good play, Matthew would give them a praising sign, and a mistake would earn his smile, which meant, “You’ll get another chance!” He communicated with the boys in such a way.(一开始，他只是坐在那里看着他们。在一次精彩的表演之后，Matthew会给他们一个表扬的手势，一个错误就会得到他的微笑，意思是：“你们会有另一次机会的！”他用这种方式和孩子们交流。)”可知，最初Matthew通过肢体语言鼓励孩子们来和孩子们交流。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“He talked about his adventures of working in the forest. They were long and inspiring stories, all about friendship, helping each other, and remaining hopeful even though experiencing hardship, and also about how a boy grew into a man.(他谈到了他在森林里工作的冒险经历。这些故事很长，很鼓舞人心，都是关于友谊，互相帮助，即使经历困难也保持希望，也讲述了一个男孩如何成长为一个男人。)”可知，Matthew通过讲述自己在森林里工作的冒险经历，教育孩子们要互相帮助，即使经历困难也保持希望。也就是说在成长的过程中要始终保持积极的心态。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“What Matthew taught was deeply rooted in the boys’ hearts and they could play wonderfully in the races.( Matthew的教导深深扎根在孩子们的心中，他们在赛跑中表现出色。)”以及最后一段“However, the boys told Matthew that his fighting spirit had long been part of their team. Nearly everyone on the team learned to expect a little more from themselves as long as Matthew was there.(然而，男孩们告诉Matthew，他的战斗精神一直是他们团队的一部分。几乎团队中的每个人都学会了只要Matthew在那里，他们就会对自己有更多的期望。)”可知，Matthew的教导和战斗精神一直在激励着男孩们。故选B。 C Few people can refuse a delicious ice cream, especially on a hot day. The only thing that stops the fun is that the treat is hard to enjoy slowly, ending up with a sticky, melted mess. Now, researchers from Colombia’s Pontifical Bolivarian University may have found an unlikely thing to help solve this age-old problem — a kind of fibre from banana plant waste. Bananas, as you probably know, grow in groups on a tree-like plant. Each group is connected to a central rachis (叶轴), which is thrown once the fruit has been gathered. The team, which was led by Dr. Robin Zuluaga Gallego, began by abstracting /drawing out cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) from the powdered rachis. The tasteless fiber, thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair, was then added to 100 grams of ice cream mix. With the right amount of CNFs mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than the traditional ice cream, extending the amount of time that the treat can be enjoyed. What was even more exciting was that the fibre increased the stickiness of the low-fat ice cream to levels higher than the full-fat one. Since this is what determines the frozen treat’s creaminess and taste, CNFs could help create the healthier ice cream without influencing the taste of it. The researchers, who presented their findings at the American Chemical Society( ACS) meeting in New Orleans in March, 2018, next plan to study how different types of fat, such as coconut oil, influence the behaviour of CNFs in other frozen treats. The Colombian researchers are not the only ones working on creating a slower-melting ice cream. In 2015, scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland found that a natural protein called BsIA was very effective in keeping the treat frozen for longer periods of time. With both teams fighting to be the first to get to the market, the future of everyone’s favorite dessert certainly looks bright. 8. What prevents people enjoying an ice cream slowly? A. A kind of fibre from bananas. B. The ice cream’s quick melting. C. The ice cream’s stickiness. D. The fat in the ice cream. 9. Why were CNFs added to ice cream mix? A. To improve its taste. B. To increase its stickiness. C. To reduce its fat content. D. To make it melt more slowly. 10. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. The ice cream. B. The fiber. C. The fat. D. The stickiness. 11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. BsIA is popular in the market. B. CNFs are more useful and expensive than BsIA. C. Ice creams with CNFs have been on sale at the market. D. Slowly enjoying an ice cream will soon become a reality. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇议论文。作者围绕当代人为了防止冰淇淋融化必须很快吃完冰淇淋的现象展开话题，提出由研究者研究出一种添加物质可以让冰淇淋放缓融化，不影响口感的同时还能减少脂肪。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。由第一段“The only thing that stops the fun is that the treat is hard to enjoy slowly, ending up with a sticky, melted mess.”唯一阻止人们吃冰淇淋的快乐就是人们很难去慢慢享受冰淇淋，慢慢吃冰淇淋导致的结果就是手上沾满了黏稠的融化了的冰淇淋。所以这里人们为不能缓慢地吃冰淇淋的原因是冰淇淋太容易化了。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。由第三段“With the right amount of CNFs mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than the traditional ice cream,”混合适当数量的CNFs,甜品冰冻的状态跟传统的冰淇淋相比就能维持地更久。所以这里加CNFs的原因是为了让冰淇淋融化地更加缓慢。故选D项。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。由第三段“Since this is what determines the frozen treat’s creaminess and taste, CNFs could help create the healthier ice cream without influencing the taste of it.”因为这决定冰淇淋的奶油的数量和冰淇淋的味道，而CNFs可以帮助生产出更健康的冰淇淋，而且不影响它的口感。所以这里it指的是冰淇淋。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。由最后一段“The Colombian researchers are not the only ones working on creating a slower-melting ice cream. In 2015, scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland found that a natural protein called BsIA was very effective in keeping the treat frozen for longer periods of time.”哥伦比亚的研究人员并不是唯一致力于制造一种融化速度较慢的冰淇淋的人。2015年，苏格兰邓迪大学的科学家们发现，一种叫做BsIA的天然蛋白质能有效地让巧克力保持更长时间的冷冻。由此推知，人们缓慢吃冰淇淋将会成为一个事实。故选D。 【点睛】细节理解题，需要根据细节来进行推断理解。如第2小题，由第三段“With the right amount of CNFs mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than the traditional ice cream,”混合适当数量的CNFs,甜品冰冻的状态跟传统的冰淇淋相比就能维持地更久。所以这里加CNFs的原因是为了让冰淇淋融化地更加缓慢。故选D项。 D Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We like to try new activities and visit new places. We become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless, there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share. There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic. This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways, like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in water, all of them would be equally affected and the species might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking. Most people associate Darwin with his evolutionary theory of natural selection, but population thinking may be an even greater scientific achievement. The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a prerequisite for natural selection to work. Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change. 12. Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable? A. Having an adventure in the wild. B. Taking a trip to a foreign country. C. Sharing traveling experiences with others. D. Socializing with people from diverse cultures. 13 What does the second paragraph focus on? A. People’s unwillingness to deal with new things. B. The significance of learning new things in our life. C. The biological explanations for people’s discomfort. D. The role of the nervous system in learning new things. 14. What does the underlined word “prerequisite” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Requirement. B. Substitute. C. Motivation. D. Challenge. 15. What does the writer mainly want to convey? A. Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation. B. How we can benefit from seeking variation. C. How we should treat the differences we find in others. D. Why we should get along with people different from us. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了为什么我们应该和不同的人相处并且给出了原因。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share.”（我们经常对那些有不同习惯的人，或者持有与我们不同的信仰或价值观的人感到不舒服。）可知，与来自不同文化背景的人交往会让人感到不舒服。故选D项。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic.”（这是有原因的。当我们接触到新的和不同的事物时，我们的大脑会比平时工作得更努力。当我们学习的时候，我们的神经细胞需要更多的资源，比如水、盐和其他各种化学物质。这种额外的代谢活动会让人感到不安和不愉快。如果我们的神经系统已经处于压力之下，比如在大流行期间，情况会更糟。）可知，第二段主要讲的是人们感到不舒服的生物学解释。故选C项。 【14题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第三段中“The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce.”（“适者生存”的观念意味着个体必须有所不同。有些物种比其他物种更适合特定的环境，使它们更容易生存、生长和繁殖。）讲的是有些物种比其他物种更适合特定的环境，意味着个体必须有所不同。因此，变异是自然选择起作用的先决条件。故可猜测划线单词prerequisite为“先决条件，前提条件”的意思，结合选项Requirement“必要条件”意思相近。故选A项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及根据第二段“There are reasons for this”（这个是有原因的）最后一段“Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change.”（与形形色色的人打交道有时会很费力，甚至很烦人，但这是一项很好的投资，有点像锻炼大脑。当你遇到与你长相不同或想法不同的人时，把你的不适当作是好奇和学习的暗示，而不是问题的信号。不要认为对方应该保持沉默。最终，这种心态可以让你更灵活地适应具有挑战性的情况，更能适应变化。）可推知，作者主要想表达的是为什么我们应该和不同的人相处。故选D项。 阅读以下内容，从短文后的选项选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 It’s commonly thought that people get into bad financial situations because of poor decision-making skills. ____16____ In fact, several studies over the last decade have demonstrated that the cause and effect may be more complex than is widely believed. ____17____Scientists first asked the study participants a series of questions that made them think about their personal income and savings. They were then asked to solve a number of puzzles. Those in better financial situations performed better at solving the puzzles than those in financial trouble. However, when the test was repeated without making the participants think about their own finances, the differences in performance between the rich and poor disappeared. ____18____ In a separate study conducted in 2018 at the University of Texas, the brains of more than 300 people aged between 20 and 89 were scanned and analyzed for signs of good cognitive function. Among those aged between 35 and 64, it was found that those with better financial situations had healthier brains, including characteristics linked to having a better memory and a lower risk of dementia when elderly. However, in younger adults (those aged 20 to 34), there did not seem to be any connection between wealth and brain health. ____19____ It’s not difficult to guess why poverty might have these effects. People who live in poorer conditions often have difficulty affording healthy food. ____20____ And always worrying about having enough money to pay rent or put food on the table puts constant demands on the brain, leaving less processing power available for critical thinking. Indeed, it could be said that poverty is a vicious cycle, keeping people trapped by taking away their best means of escape-their ability to make smart decisions. A. But is poverty really caused by poor thinking? B. Unwise decisions people make, to a greater degree, contribute to tight budgets. C. They are more affected by negative environmental elements such as pollution. D. Taken together, these results indicate that long-term poverty only gradually causes wear and tear on the brain. E. Therefore, the scientists concluded that poor thinking plays a major part in one’s future financial condition. F. This suggested that the distraction of worrying about their bad finances made the poor people perform worse than those with no financial worries. G. One study in the journal Science in 2013 showed that people’s abilities to solve problems can be significantly affected by their current financial situation. 【答案】16 A 17. G 18. F 19. D 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分析了人们陷入糟糕的财务状况是否真的是因为糟糕的决策能力，并且分析了贫困给人们带来的不好的影响。 【16题详解】 根据空前内容“It’s commonly thought that people get into bad financial situations because of poor decision-making skills.(人们普遍认为，人们陷入糟糕的财务状况是因为糟糕的决策能力)”可知，上文提到的是人们陷入糟糕的财务状况是因为糟糕的决策能力。而下文“In fact, several studies over the last decade have demonstrated that the cause and effect may be more complex than is widely believed.(事实上，过去十年的几项研究表明，因果关系可能比人们普遍认为的要复杂得多)”则认为答案不是那么简单。选项A“But is poverty really caused by poor thinking?(但是，贫穷真的是由糟糕的思维造成的吗？)”对上文观点提出质疑，同时引出下文，也就是本文的主题——人们陷入糟糕的财务状况的原因很复杂。故选A。 【17题详解】 根据下文“Scientists first asked the study participants a series of questions that made them think about their personal income and savings. They were then asked to solve a number of puzzles.(科学家首先向研究参与者提出了一系列问题，让他们思考自己的个人收入和储蓄。然后他们被要求解决一些谜题)”可知，科学家们进行了一个实验，想弄清楚个人经济状况和解决谜题之间是否有联系。选项G“One study in the journal Science in 2013 showed that people’s abilities to solve problems can be significantly affected by their current financial situation.(2013年发表在《科学》杂志上的一项研究表明，人们解决问题的能力可能会受到当前经济状况的显著影响)”与下文内容一致，故选G。 【18题详解】 根据上文内容“Those in better financial situations performed better at solving the puzzles than those in financial trouble. However, when the test was repeated without making the participants think about their own finances, the differences in performance between the rich and poor disappeared.(那些财务状况较好的人比那些财务困难的人在解决谜题方面表现得更好。然而，当在不让参与者考虑自己财务状况的情况下重复测试时，富人和穷人之间的表现差异就消失了)”可知，根据研究结果，我们可以推断人们解决问题的能力会受到自己经济状况的影响。选项F“This suggested that the distraction of worrying about their bad finances made the poor people perform worse than those with no financial worries.(这表明，担心自己糟糕的财务状况会使穷人的表现比那些没有财务问题的人更差)”是上文研究的总结，符合上文内容。故选F。 【19题详解】 根据上文内容“In a separate study conducted in 2018 at the University of Texas, the brains of more than 300 people aged between 20 and 89 were scanned and analyzed for signs of good cognitive function. Among those aged between 35 and 64, it was found that those with better financial situations had healthier brains, including characteristics linked to having a better memory and a lower risk of dementia when elderly. However, in younger adults (those aged 20 to 34), there did not seem to be any connection between wealth and brain health.(在2018年德克萨斯大学进行的另一项研究中，对300多名年龄在20岁至89岁之间的人的大脑进行了扫描和分析，以寻找良好认知功能的迹象。研究发现，在35岁至64岁的人群中，经济状况较好的人大脑更健康，包括记忆力更好、老年痴呆症风险更低等特征。然而，在年轻人(年龄在20到34岁之间)中，财富和大脑健康之间似乎没有任何联系)”可知，研究人员进行了研究，以探究贫困和大脑健康之间的联系。选项D“Taken together, these results indicate that long-term poverty only gradually causes wear and tear on the brain.(综上所述，这些结果表明长期贫困只会逐渐导致大脑的磨损)”是上文研究结果的总结，该研究表明，长期贫困会对大脑无益。故选D。 【20题详解】 根据段首句“It’s not difficult to guess why poverty might have these effects.(难猜测为什么贫穷会产生这些影响)”可知，本段分析了贫困为什么会有这些不好的影响。选项C“They are more affected by negative environmental elements such as pollution.(他们更容易受到污染等负面环境因素的影响)”指的正是贫困给人们带来的不好的影响，与空前“People who live in poorer conditions often have difficulty affording healthy food.(生活条件较差的人往往难以负担得起健康食品)”以及空后“And always worrying about having enough money to pay rent or put food on the table puts constant demands on the brain, leaving less processing power available for critical thinking.(总是担心是否有足够的钱支付房租或把食物放在桌子上，这对大脑提出了不断的要求，从而减少了批判性思维的处理能力)”内容上保持一致。故选C。 三、完形填空 Eight years ago, I determined to start my first job—training horses in different countries. Now here I am, my connection with horses have taught me a lot. Let me share two ____21____ with you. We can manage ____22____ through cultural sharing connection. Horse riding is the only sport in the Olympics where men and women ____23____ equally. In India, as the only woman ____24____ in the riding club, I had to teach some uneducated males who had a ____25____ understanding of horsemanship (马术). People believe horse riding is a man's sport. As a woman, I had to ____26____ my right. I often trained difficult to ride horses as well as ____27____ the entire riding club. I worked hard, eventually ____28____ over those men, who were eager to learn horsemanship training techniques. The second lesson is that we are never too old to learn. Riding can be learned at any ____29____. My husband, Christian, had never ridden a horse before but had always ____30____ it. When moving to England, we invested (投资) in a young horse named Lilly, as a ____31____ project. At the age of 30, my husband started to learn horse riding, and now, the two can't be ____32____. Lilly follows him everywhere. Christian finally realized his dream. I never realized how many doors of ____33____ that horses would open up for me. Because of horses, I ____34____ the world, I help others, and I've watched them heal (治愈) souls and ____35____ with people. 21. A. results B. stories C. lessons D. rides 22. A. skill B. equality C. approach D. management 23. A. compete B. wander C. learn D. work 24. A. exercising B. surviving C. playing D. working 25. A. deep B. proper C. limited D. sufficient 26. A. fight for B. give up C. carry out D. set aside 27. A. owned B. ran C. started D. formed 28. A. took B. turned C. got D. won 29. A. country B. place C. setting D. age 30. A. dreamed of B. objected to C. participated in D. cared for 31. A. race B. training C. team D. presentation 32. A. separated B. connected C. combined D. defended 33. A. study B. idea C. hope D. opportunity 34. A. damage B. influence C. travel D. shape 35. A. cooperate B. struggle C. bond D. talk 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了八年前，作者决定开始自己的第一份工作——在不同国家训练马匹。通过与马的联系，作者学到了很多。作者分享了自己总结出的两个经验：第一个是通过文化分享联系可以处理困难；第二个是活到老学到老，马术可以在任何年龄学习。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想和大家分享两点经验。A. results结果；B. stories故事；C. lessons经验；教训；D. rides车程。根据“my connection with horses have taught me a lot.”（我与马的联系教会了我很多。）以及后文“The second lesson is that we are never too old to learn.”（第二个教训是，活到老学到老。）可知，作者和马的关系教会了作者很多，因此作者要和大家分享两点经验。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们可以通过文化分享的联系来实现平等。A. skill技能；B. equality平等；C. approach方法；D. management管理。根据前文“I determined to start my first job—training horses in different countries.”（我决定开始我的第一份工作——到不同的国家训练马匹。）以及“Horse riding is the only sport in the Olympics where men and women ____ equally.”（马术是奥运会上唯一男女平等竞争的项目。）以及后文的“In India, as the only woman ____ in the riding club, I had to teach some uneducated males who had a ____ understanding of horsemanship.”（在印度，作为唯一一个在马术俱乐部工作的女性，我不得不教一些没有受过教育的男性，他们对马术的理解有限。）可知，作者在不同的国家训练马匹，同时马术是奥运会上唯一男女平等的项目，作者在印度一个马术俱乐部教授男子骑马的文化交流中，实现了性别平等。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：马术是奥运会上唯一男女平等竞争的项目。A. compete竞争；B. wander漫步；C. learn学习；D. work工作。根据“Horse riding is the only sport in the Olympics where men and women ____ equally.”（马术是奥运会上唯一男女平等的项目。）可知，奥运会是竞争性的运动盛事，因此马术是奥运会上唯一男女平等竞争的项目。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在印度，作为唯一一个在马术俱乐部工作的女性，我不得不教一些没有受过教育的男性，他们对马术的理解有限。A. exercising锻炼；B. surviving生存；C. playing玩；D. working工作。根据前文“I determined to start my first job—training horses in different countries.”（我决定开始我的第一份工作——到不同的国家训练马匹。）可知，作者的工作是在不同国家训练马匹教授骑马，因此此处表示作者是唯一一个在马术俱乐部工作的女性。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在印度，作为唯一一个在马术俱乐部工作的女性，我不得不教一些没有受过教育的男性，他们对马术的理解有限。A. deep深的；B. proper适当的；C. limited有限的；D. sufficient足够的。根据前文“teach some uneducated males”（我不得不教一些没有受过教育的男性）可知，作者不得不教一些没有受过教育的男性，因为他们对马术的理解有限。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：作为一个女人，我必须为自己的权利而战。A. fight for为……而战；B. give up放弃；C. carry out执行；D. set aside搁置。根据前文的“People believe horse riding is a man’s sport.”（人们认为骑马是男人的运动。）可知，人们认为骑马是男性的运动，作者作为一名女性，不得不为自己的权利而战。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我经常训练难骑的马，并负责整个骑术俱乐部的管理。A. owned拥有；B. ran管理；C. started开始；D. formed形成。根据前文可知，作者在这个俱乐部工作，结合“the entire riding club”（整个俱乐部）可知，作者还需要管理整个马术俱乐部。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我努力工作，最终赢得了那些渴望学习马术训练技巧的人的支持。A. took拿走；B. turned转向；C. got得到；D. won赢得。根据前文“I worked hard”（我工作得十分努力）可知，作者工作努力，最终赢得了那些渴望学习马术训练技巧的人的支持。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：骑术可以在任何年龄学习。A. country国家；B. place地方；C. setting背景；D. age年龄。根据前文“The second lesson is that we are never too old to learn.”（第二个教训就是活到老学到老。）可知，作者第二个分享的教训是“活到老学到老”，因此作者认为任何年龄的人都可以骑马。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我的丈夫克里斯蒂安以前从未骑过马，但他一直梦想着骑马。A. dreamed of梦想；B. objected to反对；C. participated in参与；D. cared for照顾。根据前文“My husband, Christian, had never ridden a horse before”（我的丈夫克里斯蒂安以前从未骑过马）以及后文的“Christian finally realized his dream.”（克里斯蒂安终于实现了他的梦想。）可知，作者的丈夫虽然从未骑过马，但是却一直梦想着骑马，前后构成转折关系。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：搬到英国后，我们投资（购买）了一匹名叫莉莉的小马，作为一个训练项目。A. race比赛；B. training训练；C. team团队；D. presentation演讲。根据“we invested in a young horse named Lilly”（我们投资了一匹名叫莉莉的小马）和“my husband started to learn horse riding”（我的丈夫开始学习骑马）可知，作者和丈夫购买了一匹小马，以用作为训练的项目。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：30岁的时候，我的丈夫开始学习骑马，现在，这两个已经分不开了。A. separated分离；B. connected连接；C. combined结合；D. defended辩护。根据“Lilly follows him everywhere.”（莉莉到哪里都跟着他。）可知，莉莉到哪里都跟着丈夫，因此作者的丈夫和小马莉莉已经分不开了。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从来没有意识到马会为我打开这么多的机会之门。A. study学习；B. idea想法；C. hope希望；D. opportunity机会。根据后文“Because of horses, I ____  the world, I help others, and I’ve watched them heal souls and ____ with people.”（因为马，我周游世界，我帮助别人，我看到它们治愈许多灵魂，与人建立联系。）可知，因为马，作者周游世界，帮助别人，看到马治愈人的灵魂，与人建立了联系，这些都是马为作者打开机会之门。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为马，我周游世界，我帮助别人，我看到它们治愈许多灵魂，与人建立联系。A. damage损坏；B. influence影响；C. travel旅游；D. shape塑造。根据第一段的“training horses in different countries”（在不同的国家训练马）可知，因为训练马作者周游世界。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为马，我周游世界，我帮助别人，我看到它们治愈许多灵魂，与人建立联系。A cooperate合作；B struggle奋斗；C bond联系；D talk交谈。根据段首“Now here I am, my connection with horses have taught me a lot.”（现在我在这里，我与马的联系教会了我很多。）可知，作者看到了马治愈了人类的灵魂，与人类建立了联系。故选C。 【点睛】 四、语法填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Chinese ci poetry is usually translated into English as “song lyrics”. This is because ci was created ____36____ (fit) pre-existing tunes. The number of lines, the line lengths and the rhythmic patterns of ci vary with the tunes, ____37____ number in the hundreds. Often ____38____ (compose) at a banquet (宴会), ci would be written down by guests and then sung by musical performers as entertainment. On other ____39____ (occasion), the poet might sing the lyrics to himself at home or while traveling. This oral and musical quality of ci sets ____40____ apart from other types of poetry in China during the same period. There are two main types of ci: wǎnyuē and háofàng. The wǎnyuē ci ____41____ (primary) focuses on emotion and many of its lyrics are about courtship and love, while the háofàng ci often deals with themes that ____42____ (consider) deeper by audiences. Su Shi was one of the best-known ci poets of the Song Dynasty, and also a ____43____ (lead) reformer of the ci genre (类型). Before Su Shi, the primary form of ci was wǎnyue. As a pioneer of the háofàng ci, Su Shi wrote on ____44____ broad range of non-traditional topics, often closely related to his own life experience. A _____45_____ (various) of audiences can identify with the feelings he describes. 【答案】36. to fit 37. which 38. composed 39. occasions 40. it 41. primarily 42. are considered 43. leading 44. a 45. variety 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国词诗歌的特点、类型以及宋代著名词人苏轼的贡献。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这是因为词是为了适应预先存在的曲调而创作的。分析句子结构，可知应填入不定式作目的状语，表示动作的目的，故填to fit。 【37题详解】 考查关系代词。句意：词的行数、行长和节奏模式随曲调而变化，曲调的数量有数百种。分析句子结构，可知应填入关系代词引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是the tunes，在从句中作主语，故填which。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：词经常在宴会上创作，由客人写下来，然后由音乐表演者演唱作为娱乐。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语，使用非谓语动词，因与其逻辑主语之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，应填入过去分词，表示动作的完成，故填composed。 【39题详解】 考查名词的单复数。句意：在其他场合，诗人可能会在家里或旅行时自己唱词。分析句子结构，可知应填入名词的复数，表示多个场合，故填occasions。 【40题详解】 考查代词。句意：词的这种口头和音乐性质使它与其他类型的同期中国诗歌区别开来。分析句子结构，可知应填入代词指代前文的ci，故填it。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：婉约词主要关注情感，许多歌词都是关于求爱和爱情的，而豪放词则经常处理观众认为更深刻的主题。分析句子结构，可知应填入副词修饰谓语动词focuses，故填primarily。 【42题详解】 考查动词的时态和语态。句意：同上。分析句子结构，可知应填入动词的被动语态，表示动作的承受者，又因为主语themes 是复数，且句子描述的是一般事实，应使用一般现在时，故填are considered。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：苏轼是宋代最著名的词人之一，也是词这一体裁的主要改革者。分析句子结构，可知应填入形容词作定语修饰reformer，因与其逻辑主语reformer之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，使用v-ing形式的形容词，故填leading。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：作为豪放词的先驱，苏轼写了大量非传统题材的作品，这些作品往往与他的个人生活经历密切相关。分析句子结构，可知应填入不定冠词，因为range是可数名词，且第一次出现，broad发音是以辅音音素开头。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：各种各样的观众都能认同他所描述的情感。分析句子结构，可知应填入名词作主语，a variety of为固定短语，含义为“各种各样的”，故填variety。 五、书信写作 46. 你校英语报举办了一次征文活动，主题是“是否需要延长高三学生晚修”。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1. 你的观点； 2. 说明理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should Senior 3 Students’ Evening Study Hours Be Extended? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Should Senior 3 Students’ Evening Study Hours Be Extended? As for whether Senior 3 students’ evening study hours should be extended, I hold the view that such a decision should be made with caution. As far as I am concerned, extending study hours beyond a reasonable limit might not necessarily guarantee students’ improved results. Instead, it can potentially lead to tiredness and stress, damaging their learning efficiency and health. Effective learning relies more on quality rather than quantity. Therefore, schools should focus on improving teaching methods and ensuring concentrated periods of study during regular class hours. So I think it is not wise to extend Senior 3 students’ evening study hours. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇主题是“是否需要延长高三学生晚修”的短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 认为：hold the view→think 在我看来：as far as I am concerned→in my opinion 集中：focus on→concentrate on 明智：wise→advisable 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Instead, it can potentially lead to tiredness and stress, damaging their learning efficiency and health. 拓展句：Instead, it can potentially lead to tiredness and stress, which can damage their learning efficiency and health. 【点睛】[高分句型1] As for whether Senior 3 students’ evening study hours should be extended, I hold the view that such a decision should be made with caution. (运用了that引导同位语从句) [高分句型2] So I think it is not wise to extend Senior 3 students’ evening study hours. (运用了省略that的宾语从句和it作形式主语) 六、书面表达 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In Texas, a concerned father named Bradley learned that his 17-year-old son, Brad, was causing trouble at school. It wasn’t just a one-time occurrence; Brad’s physics teacher had complained multiple times about his constant talking during class. As a result, Bradley was faced with the challenge of finding an effective way to discipline his son and teach him a valuable lesson. In a moment of inspiration, Bradley came up with an idea that parents around the world would later praise him for. He decided to teach his son a lesson. He declared, “If we receive another call from your physics teacher, I will go to your school and sit beside you in class.” However, Brad didn’t take his father’s words seriously and continued his loose conduct in his physics class. And his father received another call from the teacher, and now it was time for the father to keep his promise. Friday arrived, and Bradley, who normally had this day off from work, was awakened by his wife. He reluctantly got ready to go to his son’s school. Upon arriving at the school, he made his way to Brad’s physics classroom. The other students chatted joyfully, unaware of what was about to happen. Bra d entered the room as usual, and to his shock, he saw his father sitting by his desk. It hit him like a ton of bricks. His dad had actually come to school and was sitting right next to him in class. The once happy-go-lucky teenager was now filled with embarrassment and regret. Throughout the class, Bradley silently observed his son’s behavior. He witnessed first-hand the disruptive comments and constant talking that had been causing so much trouble. It was clear that Brad was not taking his education seriously, and his father realized that something needed to be changed. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 After the class ended, Bradley apologized to the physics teacher for his son’s behavior. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later that day, when Bra d returned home, his father was already waiting for him. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】After the class ended, Bradley apologized to the physics teacher for his son’s behavior. He expressed his deep concern about Brad’s loose conduct in class and assured the teacher that he would address the issue seriously. Bradley acknowledged the importance of education and promised to take necessary measures to correct his son’s behavior. He also requested the teacher’s guidance and support in helping Brad realize the significance of his studies. They had a long talk and arrived at an agreement to handle the situation. Later that day, when Bra d returned home, his father was already waiting for him. Brad could see the disappointment in his father’s eyes, and it weighed heavily on his conscience. Bradley calmly asked Brad to sit down and have a serious conversation. He reminded Brad of the consequences of his actions, emphasizing the negative impact it had not only on his own study but also on the learning environment for others. He stressed the importance of taking responsibility for one’s behavior and the need to show respect to teachers and fellow students. Brad acknowledged his mistakes and promised to change his attitude. Afterwards, Brad did manage to reshape himself and won respect and praise from teachers and schoolmates. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了德克萨斯州的一位父亲Bradley受够了儿子Brad在物理课上的捣乱行为，他决定去学校，上课时坐在儿子旁边，目睹了儿子的不各种良行为，很明显，Brad没有认真对待他的教育，他的父亲意识到有些事情需要改变。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“下课后，Bradley为儿子的行为向物理老师道歉。”可知，第一段可描写Bradley承诺会纠正儿子的行为，并请求老师的支持和指导，最后达成协议。 ②由第二段首句内容“那天晚些时候，当Brad回到家时，他的父亲已经在等他了。”可知，第二段可描写Brad和父亲谈话后认识到错误并从此发生了改变。 2.续写线索：承诺——请求支持——达成协议——谈话——承认错误——重塑自己 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①承认：acknowledge/admit ②意识到：realize/be aware of ③强调：emphasize/put an emphasis on 情绪类 ①担心：concern/worry ②失望：disappointment/let sb down 【点睛】[高分句型1] He expressed his deep concern about Brad’s loose con duct in class and assured the teacher that he would address the issue seriously.（由连接词that引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2] He reminded Brad of the consequences of his actions, emphasizing the negative impact it had not only on his own study but also on the learning environment for others. （由现在非常作状语和省略关系词的定语从句） 1-20 ACACBACBBCAABBCABCCB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 石嘴山市第一中学2024-2025学年高三年级10月月考 英语试题 一、听力选择题 1. What does the man do? A. A computer technician. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A shop assistant. 2. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the grocer’s. B. At the tailor’s. C. At the cleaner’s. 3. How did the speakers come to Seattle? A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train. 4. What will the speakers have for dinner today? A. Fried rice. B. Noodles. C. Steak. 5. How is Sophie feeling now? A. Confused. B. Worried. C. Disappointed. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What does the man want to do before noon? A. Post a letter. B. Make a card. C. Write an email. 7. Whose birthday is it? A. Richard’s. B. Sarah’s. C. Vera’s. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What course does Professor Brooks teach? A. Public Speaking. B. European History. C. English Literature. 9. Why does Vicky come to talk with Professor Brooks? A. To sign up for his course. B. To ask for a make-up test. C. To discuss her homework. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What does Linda do for plays and shows? A. She gives actors advice. B. She assigns roles to actors. C. She designs actors’ clothes. 11. What does Linda need to research? A. The setting of the story. B. The decoration of the stage. C. The names of the characters. 12. Who does Linda report her work to? A. The director. B. The editor. C. The photographer. 13. What does Linda say about her job? A. It pays very well. B. It requires team effort. C. It involves frequent travel. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does Kevin think of abstract art? A. It has lasting artistic value. B. It makes little sense to him. C. It appeals mainly to children. 15. What impression did the first painting give the woman? A. Hopefulness. B. Nervousness. C. Coldness. 16. What color was used for the background in the second painting? A. Green. B. Purple. C. Red. 17. What will Kevin probably do this Saturday? A. Attend an art class. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Buy an abstract painting. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What caused the closure of Pittwater Road? A. A fallen tree. B. A flooded river. C. A car accident. 19. What happened at Town Hall Station? A. A police officer got hurt. B. A passenger went missing. C. The station roof was broken. 20. What are road users advised to do? A Drive at low speed. B. Postpone their trips. C. Follow traffic signs. 二、阅读理解 A The Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building The wide-open entrance square on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo’s main train station would look more at home in Amsterdam or Paris. Kingo Tatsuno’s classical European design took over six years to complete, finally opening in 1914. The statin has received several facelifts since the Second World War, most recently in 2012. It’s one of the biggest and busiest train stations in the world. Beijing West Railway Station The idea of building this station in the capital of China was put forward as early as 1959 but didn’t come to reality until 1996. It was the largest station in Asia at the time, although Shanghai’s Hongqiao Station has since surpassed it. The station itself has a unique architectural (建筑的) style, with the main body of the building having quite a functional Russian look, but the rooftop is decorated with three amazing Chinese pagodas. Duoliang Station, Taiwan This is the smallest station on this lit by a distance. In fact we’re not really choosing Duoliang for architectural reasons. This station is all about location, location, location. Surrounded by hi top greenery on one side and amazing Pacific Ocean scenery on the other, it’s one of the most scenic spots in all of Taiwan. This isn’t even a working station anymore, but the platforms have been adapted into viewing spots, extremely popular with local train spotters. Stazione Milano Centrale in Milan Milan’s central train station looks pretty much exactly as you’d imagine it. There are a mix of styles at play here, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, but the entire building is filled with a classic sense of Roman monumentality. The outer look is guarded by two statues, while its insides are equally impressive, as grand stonewalls curve (弯曲) into the station’s glass ceilings. 1. What do Tokyo Station and Beijing West Railway Station have in common? A Both have European features. B. Both were built in the early 1990s. C. Both have been rebuilt several times. D. Both are the largest domestic stations. 2. What do train spotters favor most about Duoliang Station? A. Its distance. B. Its small size. C. Its surrounding scenery. D. Its architectural style. 3. What makes Stazione Milano Centrale impressive? A. Roman buildings B. Its various styles. C. Statues on the walls D. The curving ceilings. B Matthew has retired. He used to be working in a sawmill (锯木厂). Cutting and piling wood for 8 hours a day had caused his fingers to be injured and bleed all year round. Outside his job, he enjoyed watching baseball games and he was glad that he had more time for it after he retired. In Matthew’s eyes, baseball was a game including details, mental sharpness, and great patience, and he thought instructing young men needed the same abilities. There were boys on the high school baseball team playing in the neighborhood and Matthew was their regular visitor. Whether on summer evenings under the lights or in the mid-afternoon sun, he was always the one to appear on time. In the beginning, he simply sat and watched them. After a good play, Matthew would give them a praising sign, and a mistake would earn his smile, which meant, “You’ll get another chance!” He communicated with the boys in such a way. Gradually, the boys got used to Matthew’s presence and became familiar with him. They were curious about his tough hands. He talked about his adventures of working in the forest. They were long and inspiring stories, all about friendship, helping each other, and remaining hopeful even though experiencing hardship, and also about how a boy grew into a man. Matthew would take time to show them some basic skills to some slow learners and took the trouble to repeat each detail until the players were skillful. What Matthew taught was deeply rooted in the boys’hearts and they could play wonderfully in the races. Time flew. Matthew thought he was too old to teach them anything. It was time for him to leave. However, the boys told Matthew that his fighting spirit had long been part of their team. Nearly everyone on the team learned to expect a little more from themselves as long as Matthew was there. 4. What did Matthew think of the baseball game? A. It took plenty of patience. B. It needed a lot of strength. C. It must be based on interest. D. It called for sharp movements. 5. How did Matthew exchange with the boys at first? A. By joining them in playing baseball. B. By teaching them some special skills. C. By sharing his past about playing baseball. D. By encouraging them with body language. 6. What influence did Matthew have on the boys? A. He developed the children’s love for the forests. B. He taught them the skills of making good friends. C. He helped them keep positive during their growth. D. He made them learn to search for new adventures. 7. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Matthew’s skills weren’t recognized by the boys. B. Matthew’s quality would always inspire the boys. C. The boys thought Matthew became less patient later. D. The boys learned more baseball skills from Matthew. C Few people can refuse a delicious ice cream, especially on a hot day. The only thing that stops the fun is that the treat is hard to enjoy slowly, ending up with a sticky, melted mess. Now, researchers from Colombia’s Pontifical Bolivarian University may have found an unlikely thing to help solve this age-old problem — a kind of fibre from banana plant waste. Bananas, as you probably know, grow in groups on a tree-like plant. Each group is connected to a central rachis (叶轴), which is thrown once the fruit has been gathered. The team, which was led by Dr. Robin Zuluaga Gallego, began by abstracting /drawing out cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) from the powdered rachis. The tasteless fiber, thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair, was then added to 100 grams of ice cream mix. With the right amount of CNFs mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than the traditional ice cream, extending the amount of time that the treat can be enjoyed. What was even more exciting was that the fibre increased the stickiness of the low-fat ice cream to levels higher than the full-fat one. Since this is what determines the frozen treat’s creaminess and taste, CNFs could help create the healthier ice cream without influencing the taste of it. The researchers, who presented their findings at the American Chemical Society( ACS) meeting in New Orleans in March, 2018, next plan to study how different types of fat, such as coconut oil, influence the behaviour of CNFs in other frozen treats. The Colombian researchers are not the only ones working on creating a slower-melting ice cream. In 2015, scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland found that a natural protein called BsIA was very effective in keeping the treat frozen for longer periods of time. With both teams fighting to be the first to get to the market, the future of everyone’s favorite dessert certainly looks bright. 8. What prevents people enjoying an ice cream slowly? A. A kind of fibre from bananas. B The ice cream’s quick melting. C. The ice cream’s stickiness. D. The fat in the ice cream. 9. Why were CNFs added to ice cream mix? A. To improve its taste. B. To increase its stickiness. C. To reduce its fat content. D. To make it melt more slowly. 10. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. The ice cream. B. The fiber. C. The fat. D. The stickiness. 11 What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. BsIA is popular in the market. B. CNFs are more useful and expensive than BsIA. C. Ice creams with CNFs have been on sale at the market. D. Slowly enjoying an ice cream will soon become a reality. D Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We like to try new activities and visit new places. We become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless, there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share. There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic. This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways, like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in water, all of them would be equally affected and the species might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking. Most people associate Darwin with his evolutionary theory of natural selection, but population thinking may be an even greater scientific achievement. The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a prerequisite for natural selection to work. Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change. 12. Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable? A. Having an adventure in the wild. B. Taking a trip to a foreign country. C. Sharing traveling experiences with others. D. Socializing with people from diverse cultures. 13. What does the second paragraph focus on? A. People’s unwillingness to deal with new things. B. The significance of learning new things in our life. C. The biological explanations for people’s discomfort. D. The role of the nervous system in learning new things. 14. What does the underlined word “prerequisite” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Requirement. B. Substitute. C. Motivation. D. Challenge. 15. What does the writer mainly want to convey? A. Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation. B. How we can benefit from seeking variation. C. How we should treat the differences we find in others. D. Why we should get along with people different from us. 阅读以下内容，从短文后的选项选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 It’s commonly thought that people get into bad financial situations because of poor decision-making skills. ____16____ In fact, several studies over the last decade have demonstrated that the cause and effect may be more complex than is widely believed. ____17____Scientists first asked the study participants a series of questions that made them think about their personal income and savings. They were then asked to solve a number of puzzles. Those in better financial situations performed better at solving the puzzles than those in financial trouble. However, when the test was repeated without making the participants think about their own finances, the differences in performance between the rich and poor disappeared. ____18____ In a separate study conducted in 2018 at the University of Texas, the brains of more than 300 people aged between 20 and 89 were scanned and analyzed for signs of good cognitive function. Among those aged between 35 and 64, it was found that those with better financial situations had healthier brains, including characteristics linked to having a better memory and a lower risk of dementia when elderly. However, in younger adults (those aged 20 to 34), there did not seem to be any connection between wealth and brain health. ____19____ It’s not difficult to guess why poverty might have these effects. People who live in poorer conditions often have difficulty affording healthy food. ____20____ And always worrying about having enough money to pay rent or put food on the table puts constant demands on the brain, leaving less processing power available for critical thinking. Indeed, it could be said that poverty is a vicious cycle, keeping people trapped by taking away their best means of escape-their ability to make smart decisions. A. But is poverty really caused by poor thinking? B. Unwise decisions people make, to a greater degree, contribute to tight budgets. C. They are more affected by negative environmental elements such as pollution. D. Taken together, these results indicate that long-term poverty only gradually causes wear and tear on the brain. E. Therefore, the scientists concluded that poor thinking plays a major part in one’s future financial condition. F. This suggested that the distraction of worrying about their bad finances made the poor people perform worse than those with no financial worries. G. One study in the journal Science in 2013 showed that people’s abilities to solve problems can be significantly affected by their current financial situation. 三、完形填空 Eight years ago, I determined to start my first job—training horses in different countries. Now here I am, my connection with horses have taught me a lot. Let me share two ____21____ with you. We can manage ____22____ through cultural sharing connection. Horse riding is the only sport in the Olympics where men and women ____23____ equally. In India, as the only woman ____24____ in the riding club, I had to teach some uneducated males who had a ____25____ understanding of horsemanship (马术). People believe horse riding is a man's sport. As a woman, I had to ____26____ my right. I often trained difficult to ride horses as well as ____27____ the entire riding club. I worked hard, eventually ____28____ over those men, who were eager to learn horsemanship training techniques. The second lesson is that we are never too old to learn. Riding can be learned at any ____29____. My husband, Christian, had never ridden a horse before but had always ____30____ it. When moving to England, we invested (投资) in a young horse named Lilly, as a ____31____ project. At the age of 30, my husband started to learn horse riding, and now, the two can't be ____32____. Lilly follows him everywhere. Christian finally realized his dream. I never realized how many doors of ____33____ that horses would open up for me. Because of horses, I ____34____ the world, I help others, and I've watched them heal (治愈) souls and ____35____ with people. 21. A. results B. stories C. lessons D. rides 22. A. skill B. equality C. approach D. management 23. A. compete B. wander C. learn D. work 24. A. exercising B. surviving C. playing D. working 25. A. deep B. proper C. limited D. sufficient 26. A. fight for B. give up C. carry out D. set aside 27. A. owned B. ran C. started D. formed 28. A. took B. turned C. got D. won 29. A. country B. place C. setting D. age 30. A. dreamed of B. objected to C. participated in D. cared for 31. A. race B. training C. team D. presentation 32 A. separated B. connected C. combined D. defended 33. A. study B. idea C. hope D. opportunity 34. A. damage B. influence C. travel D. shape 35. A. cooperate B. struggle C. bond D. talk 四、语法填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Chinese ci poetry is usually translated into English as “song lyrics”. This is because ci was created ____36____ (fit) pre-existing tunes. The number of lines, the line lengths and the rhythmic patterns of ci vary with the tunes, ____37____ number in the hundreds. Often ____38____ (compose) at a banquet (宴会), ci would be written down by guests and then sung by musical performers as entertainment. On other ____39____ (occasion), the poet might sing the lyrics to himself at home or while traveling. This oral and musical quality of ci sets ____40____ apart from other types of poetry in China during the same period. There are two main types of ci: wǎnyuē and háofàng. The wǎnyuē ci ____41____ (primary) focuses on emotion and many of its lyrics are about courtship and love, while the háofàng ci often deals with themes that ____42____ (consider) deeper by audiences. Su Shi was one of the best-known ci poets of the Song Dynasty, and also a ____43____ (lead) reformer of the ci genre (类型). Before Su Shi, the primary form of ci was wǎnyue. As a pioneer of the háofàng ci, Su Shi wrote on ____44____ broad range of non-traditional topics, often closely related to his own life experience. A _____45_____ (various) of audiences can identify with the feelings he describes. 五、书信写作 46. 你校英语报举办了一次征文活动，主题是“是否需要延长高三学生晚修”。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1. 你的观点； 2. 说明理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should Senior 3 Students’ Evening Study Hours Be Extended? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In Texas, a concerned father named Bradley learned that his 17-year-old son, Brad, was causing trouble at school. It wasn’t just a one-time occurrence; Brad’s physics teacher had complained multiple times about his constant talking during class. As a result, Bradley was faced with the challenge of finding an effective way to discipline his son and teach him a valuable lesson. In a moment of inspiration, Bradley came up with an idea that parents around the world would later praise him for. He decided to teach his son a lesson. He declared, “If we receive another call from your physics teacher, I will go to your school and sit beside you in class.” However, Brad didn’t take his father’s words seriously and continued his loose conduct in his physics class. And his father received another call from the teacher, and now it was time for the father to keep his promise. Friday arrived, and Bradley, who normally had this day off from work, was awakened by his wife. He reluctantly got ready to go to his son’s school. Upon arriving at the school, he made his way to Brad’s physics classroom. The other students chatted joyfully, unaware of what was about to happen. Bra d entered the room as usual, and to his shock, he saw his father sitting by his desk. It hit him like a ton of bricks. His dad had actually come to school and was sitting right next to him in class. The once happy-go-lucky teenager was now filled with embarrassment and regret. Throughout the class, Bradley silently observed his son’s behavior. He witnessed first-hand the disruptive comments and constant talking that had been causing so much trouble. It was clear that Brad was not taking his education seriously, and his father realized that something needed to be changed. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 After the class ended, Bradley apologized to the physics teacher for his son’s behavior. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later that day, when Bra d returned home, his father was already waiting for him. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1-20 ACACBACBBCAABBCABCCB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $