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试卷类型：A 绝密★启用前 2024—2025学年度第一学期高三年级期中测试试卷 英 语 注意事项： 1. 本试卷分笔试和听力两部分。答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、座位号、试卷 类型(A 或B)涂写在答题卡上。本试卷满分150分。 2. 考生将笔试部分答案写在英语笔试答题卡上(大卡), 听力部分答案写在英语听力答 题卡上(小卡)。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅 读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a classroom. 2. When will the man be able to visit Mr. Black? A. On November 1st. B. 0n November 2nd. C. On November 3rd. 3. What does the man mean? A. Brown is his favorite color. B. It's an easy question for him. C. He doesn't like either of the shirts. 4. What does the man plan to do this afternoon? A. Go to the movies. B. Go to class. C. Go shopping. 5. What happened to Tom? A. He was sick. B. He fell while running. C. He was out of work. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选 项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小 题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。 6. Where are the speakers probably? A. At a radio station. B. At home. C. On their journey. 7. What hit the US Midwest? A. A snow slide B. A blizzard. C. An earthquake. 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Salesman and customer. C. Friends. 9. Why does the woman refuse to try some ice cream? A. She is on a diet. B. She prefers to drink some milk. C. There aren't her favorite flavors. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。 10. What are listed on the paper? A. Home numbers. B. Office numbers. C. Cellphone numbers. 11. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Check the class schedule. B. Confirm the e-mail addresses. C. Correct the numbers on the paper 12. How many people does the woman need to call? A. 23. B. 24. C. 25. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。 13. Why was the boy asked to see the woman? A. He doesn't like her class. B. He disturbs his classmates. C. He is always complaining. 14. What's the boy talking about during the class? A. The lecture. B. His trips. C. His neighbor 15. How does the boy feel when asking the woman questions during the class? A. Excited B. Confident. C. Uncomfortable. 16. What does the woman advise the boy to do? A. Ask her questions after class. B. Talk with his classmates after class. C. Write down all the points of the lecture. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。 17. What is the survey on? A. British culture. B. Necessities to survive. C. Ideal lifestyles. 18. What is Baloo? A. A fictional character. B. The author of a book. C. A bear in the 200. 19. What is he most necessary thing for women? A. The Internet. B. Chocolate. C. Hugs. 20. What don't most people in London realize? A. The essence of happiness. B. Their dependence on mobile phones C. The importance of love and friendship. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和 D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A There are many scholarships rewarding particular talents, so just find the right one that works for you. Spirit of Giving Scholarship Deadline: July 31, 2024 Award Amount: $1, 000 Overview: It is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics: How have you advanced the spirit of giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your present education allow you to be of service to others? Ocean Awareness Contest Deadline: June 15, 2024 Award Amount: Up to $1, 500 Overview: It is open to students between the ages of 11 and 18. Students are invited to learn about the climate crisis and its impact on oceans, discover solutions and create work that explores hope in action. Submissions are accepted in visual art, film, music, or poetry. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Deadline: September 19, 2024 Award Amount: $25, 000 Overview: Essay contest on Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged. There are 59 prizes, and first prize is $25, 000!To enter, submit an 800 to 1, 600-word essay on one of the specific topics about the novel, which can be viewed on the scholarship provider's website. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2024 Award Amount: $20, 000 Overview: It is a scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors, who are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be expecting completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and planning to pursue a degree at a post-secondary institution. 21. What is required to win Spirit of Giving Scholarship? A. Students aged from 11 to 18. B. The capacity to lead and serve. C. Submitting an essay D. Applying for it before October 31, 2024. 22. Which scholarship is suitable for Jackson who likes reading and writing? A. Spirit of Giving Scholarship. B. Ocean Awareness Contest. C. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest. D. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship. 23. Who are Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship designed for? A. Those studying in college. B. Those to graduate from high school. C. Those with a high school diploma. D. Those in post-secondary institutions. B On February 13, 2023, Wu Yibing made history, beating John Isner in a thrilling three-set final at the Dallas Open to become the first man from China to win an ATP title. Brought to a tennis court for the first time at just five, initially encouraged by his parents as an exercise to lose weight, Wu soon had his talent discovered by his provincial junior team, kicking off a journey that would change the face of men's tennis in China. In 2017, Wu Yibing shot to prominence after winning the US Open boys' tournament at 18 to become the first Chinese to win a major junior title, raising high hopes for the “Wonder Boy” to change the fortune of Chinese men in a sport long dominated by women's success on the pro stage. In 2018, Wu won his first ATP Challenger title in Shanghai. However, the brutally(残酷地) competitive nature of men's pro tennis hit the rising Wu with a tough reminder after muliple injuries—to his elbow, lower back, shoulder and wrist—forced him. to be away from the ATP Tour for close to three years He made his return last year and won three ATP Challenger titles before qualifying for the US Open. “Looking back, I feel like I wouldn't have been here if not for the ups and downs over the past few years. I take all the setbacks and struggles as an asset(资产)that helps me mature mentally now, ” said Wu. “Of course there were a lot of doubts because I had surgery and the rehab(康复)wasn't going well. The championship today was a payoff for ll the hard work and everyone who's supported me along the way. ” 24. What do the underlined words “shot to prominence” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Lost weight. B. Came back to the top. C. Became famous instantly. D. Dropped out of the competition. 25. Why was Wu absent from the ATP Tour for nearly three years? A. He wanted to change his career. B. He suffered from serious physical injuries. C. He didn't stand out in training for the match. D. He can't handle the pressure of the ATP Tour. 26. What can we learn from Wu Yibing's statement? A. No pain, no gain. B. Well begun is half done. C. More haste, less speed. D. Time waits for no man. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Development of Chinese Tennis B. The Power of Difficulties for Athletes C. The Pioneer of Chinese Tennis Sport D. The First Chinese Male Winner of ATP Title C Have you ever wondered about the universal layout(布局) of supermarkets? Smart designers are behind it, subtly tempting you to walk through each aisle (过道)and fill your trolley( 手 推 车)without even realizing it. Grocery store design is a carefully crafted art from both psychological and marketing standpoints, according to Reeves Connelly, who studied architectural design at the Prat Institute. He explained there is a specific reason why fruit and vegetables are often located at the front of the store, “You'll grab the fruits and vegetables first and then hopefully feel less guilty about buying junk food later on. ” Meanwhile, essential items such as milk and eggs aro placed at the back of the store to ensure customers walk through other aisles with many unhealthy options like snacks and sodas, potentially increasing the likelihood of impulse purchases. There's also a reason, why you often feel lost in local supermarkets. Shockingly, they move things around. Reves explained, “They are very much aware that these strategies become less effective after you visit the store a few times and get a better senso of where everything is, so they'll regularly move the products to different aisles to confuse you. The practice is not limited to a specific store but is employed across various retail chains. ” “Their little tricks always work on me, ”one regular shopper admits, "I walk in lo get throe things and end up spending 8300;, that's why I hate grocery shopping, ”he said. On the other hand, some shoppers are proud to declare they have never fallen into the trap. “That's why, I always keep a shopping list on me, "another shopper shared. “I've started having my groceries delivered. If I have to go to the store, I never grab a trolley. If I can't carry it, I'm not buying it, ”he added. 28. What is the purpose of the supermarket layout? A. To encourage healthy eating. B. To save consumers' shopping time. C. To increase non-essential purchases. D. To provide multiple goods for choice. 29. What does the underlined word “practice” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Distributing junk food in different areas. B. Putting milk and eggs at the back of aisles. C. Rearranging products in supermarkets regularly. D. Placing fruit and vegetables at the front of the store. 30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Shopping baskets are better than heavy trollies. B. Most shoppers are trapped in marketing tricks. C. Grocery delivery can help improve supermarket aisles. D. Taking a shopping list can be a smart move for impulse buying. 31. Where is this text most likely from? A. A book review. B. A business magazine. C. A medical paper. D. A shopping guide. D Artificial intelligence(AI)is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm(算法)that correctly. predicted 70%of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes. The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team's knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings(隆隆声)in the Earth. This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don't see earthquakes coming, ”explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program (TexNet). “It's a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70%accuracy, that's a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide. ” While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions fused in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT's Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes. Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward, ”concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau's director. 32. How does the AI forecast earthquakes? A. By identifying data from the satellites. B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth. C. By modeling databased on earthquake recordings D. By monitoring changes in the Earth's magnetic field. 33. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph 3? A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes. B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes. C. The significance of developing the AI prediction. D. The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction. 34. What does the follow-up research focus on? A. Conducting tests in different locations. B. Applying the AI approach to other fields. C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas. D. Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy. 4. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology? A. Stable but outdated. B. Effective but costly. C. Potential and economical. D. Pioneering and promising. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分) 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you over wished. you didn't. have to wake up early and go all the way to school? For 700,000 American kids, this wish comes true. 36____________ This kind of learning has different names: online learning or distance learning. Regardless of what it is called, this idea may create an impression of a lonely kid reading pages of information on a computer screen rather than from a book or an image of another kid spending the day playing video games instead of learning mathematics or reading a book. Where online education is concerned, both of these are false! Actually, online leaning simply means learning differently. 37____________Flexibility is the main advantage. Students can attend school wherever and whenever they desire. Homework can be turned in from anywhere the student has Internet access. Additionally, many online schools will allow students to work at their own pace. Another advantage of online schooling is with the variety of courses. Most online schools teach the same basic classes like English, math, science, and history. 38 __________However, traditional schools are often unable to offer these types of classes if there are not enough students. Online schools also have different types of learning tools for kids to use. For example, many online schools have special Web sites where only students registered in online classes can watch videos, see lessons presented, or chat with teachers and other students. Some online schools have live class times where students can call and talk with the teacher directly. 39___________ Computer technology is amazing, and we use computers for chatting with our friends, listening to music, and playing games. 40 ____________ Since 2012, at least 38 states either have had their own online schools or made rules for students attending them. It looks like online schools are here to stay, but only you can decide if this type of learning is right for you. A. Online schools offer many benefits to the learners. B. Of course, there are some disadvantages of going to school online. C. Almost every part of our lives is affected by it, and school is no exception. D. They attend school over the Internet using ordinary home or library computers. E. Other online schools even have online clubs where kids can talk about their hobbies. F. Some online schools also offer specialized classes in subjects such as Space Science, French, or Zoology. G. For some students, online school may be ideal, but for others, traditional school may better meet their needs. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分) 刚读下面短文；从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Botanical illustrator Zong Xiaolian has dedicated over six decades of his life to painting biodiversity 41 the richness and beauty of nature. “Imagine Nature Before and After Photography”, an exhibition held at the Shanghai Center of Photography, 42 some of Zeng's, illustrations of flowers and birds. Most of the paintings were 43 after 2020. “I do hope, people from Shanghai can feel the breath of nature from Yunnan, ” says Zeng, a Yunnan native. “I was really 44 when I saw his works. They are an expression of truth, full of details, and are more experimental than many contemporary artists' works, though completed recently, ” says the Center director, Karen Smith. Before the invention of photography in 1839, botanical illustrators documented the shapes and habitats of plans based on their own observations, memories and quick sketches. The paintings of binds featured in this 45 are all created from photos authorized by Zeng's friends. For each piece, he had to 46 or mythologists(鸟类学家)to figure out its category, Chinese and scientific name, as well as its 47 and living habits. Accordingly, he sketches the backgrounds. “Biological illustration is an art of function. It's not just fine art. People need to identify the species from the paintings, ”Zeng said. Zeng began his career by studying 48 botanical pictures in Curtis's Botanical Magazine. He later developed his own style. He 49 traditional Chinese ink-wash painting techniques with oils, watercolor and colored pencils. “Some artists would call it a doodle, ”Zeng jokes. But he warms beginners not to copy him. "It's my way of being 50 . I don't care about rules, "says Zeng. “After years of practice, you loam there are no fixed methods, which is 51 the way of life. ” Time is ticking away, but there is so much to paint. Zeng works eight to nine hours a day and 52 to complete his pet project in the next three years: 100 ecological landscapes. This series will be much larger in scale, each of the paintings 53 1.6 meters in height and characterized by different ecosystems. Instead of the usual oil, he is 54 traditional Chinese painting. “I will 55 painting till the day I die, "says Zeng. 41. A. guessing B. visiting C. appointing D. conveying 42. A. explains B. minds C. misses D. features 43. A. read B. accomplished C. preserved D. abandoned 44. A. touched B. depressed C. ashamed D. amused 45. A. house B. museum C. show D. stadium 46 A. instruct B. consult C. guide D. respect 47. A. wings B. hobbies C. advantages D. habitats 48. A. familiar B. conventional C. courageous D. imaginary 49. A. compared B. swapped C. combined D. replaced 50. A. efficient B. relaxed C. absent D. random 51. A. rarely B. hardly C. exactly D. carefully 52. A. hesitates B. signals C. evaluates D. hopes 53. A. measuring B. weighing C. lengthening D. deepening 54. A. loaning B. scattering C. purchasing D. employing 55. A. take on B. keep on C. catch on D. reflect on 第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 An increasing number of people attach great importance to interpersonal relationship in career success. Being polite 56________ (be) the first and most important step to develop good relationship among friends. Polite words can be easy yet very 57_________ (power)in your daily life. Always singing “please” and “thank you” will make your friends more comfortable and more willing 58_________ (offer) help when necessary. We all know that one man's success is based 59_________ how he deals with people. Always be grateful to other people's 60________ (kind)and show your gratitude through the words you speak. The more support you win from other people, the 61________ (fast) you will move towards your goal. Although some people may easily ignore 62_______ importance of being polite, as a student, you should form good habits and behave in good manners. First, learn to be friendly to your parents and relatives at home. Then at school, listen 63______ (respectful)when your teachers instruct you. Follow and accept their advice to improve 64 _________. You will make further progress if you express your gratitude in time. Remember, being polite costs nothing but it is worth millions of 65____________ (dollar). 第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 假如你是高三学生李华, 你班刚举行了以“克服拖延症(Overcoming Procrastination)”为话题的主题班会。会后, 你认真地进行了自我反思和总结。请你写一份班会个人感想, 内容包括： 1. 个人拖延经历； 2. 如何克服拖延。 注意：(1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节书面表达(满分25分) 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。 The school gymnasium was transformed into a hub(中心)of innovation and excitement as students from all grades gathered for the annual science fair. Projects lined the walls, each ono a testament(证明)to the hard work and creativity of the students. Among the exhibits wag a particularly impressive volcano created by a group of enthusiastic freshmen, and a sophisticated solar-powered car designed by a team of seniors. In the corner of the gymnasium, a slightly nervous but determined-looking girl named Moi stood next to her project. She had spent weeks preparing for this event, working tirelessly on a device that could convert(使转变)thermal energy from the environment into electricity. Her invention was a small, compact box with a series of thermoelectric cells(热电元件)and a small fan to let heat out. Mei had named it “Eco-Power, ”and she hoped it would impress the judges and her peers. As the first group of students approached her table, Mei took a deep breath and began to explain the workings of her invention. She was proud of her work, but the pressure of the science fair was starting to get to her. Her hands trembled slightly as she demonstrated how the device could power a small LED light using the heat from a warm cup of water. The crowd around Mei's project grew, and she could feel the weight of their expectations. She noticed a few students whispering and pointing at her device, and she couldn't tell if they were impressed or skeptical. Mei's heart raced as she continued to answer questions and explain the scientific principles behind her invention. 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。 As the judges made their way through the gymnasium, Mei's anxiety reached its peak. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the awards ceremony began, Mei sat in the audience, with her hands tightly pressed together on the lap. _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$