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肇庆市2025届高中毕业班第一次模拟考试
英 语
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第二部分 阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Some travelers are charmed by winter's first snowfall, while others prefer to escape
the season's cold weather. US News gathered a list of top destinations based on expert
opinions and reader votes, considering weather, crowds, seasonal events, and other
factors.
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Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland, is ideal for various winter activities, from skiing to relaxing
by the fire. The city's snowy streets, ice skating fields, and Christmas markets make it
charming during the holidays. The Lilu Light Festival in January continues the festive
mood with light displays across the city. Visitors can also access nearby resorts(度假村)
for skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing. To unwind, Lucerne offers numerous spas.
Big Sky,MT
Big Sky, Montana, boasts(夸耀) one of the best ski resorts in the US, with nearly
6, 000 acres of skiable terrain. The town is popular with outdoor enthusiasts for cross-
country skiing, sleigh rides, an enchanted forest, and snowcoach tours of Yellowstone
National Park, just an hour's drive away. Though winter temperatures can be very cold,
Big Sky Resort's Mountain Village provides comfortable accommodation, dining options
and a spa.
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Honolulu, Oahu
While temperatures drop elsewhere. Hawai's capital city remains warm, with highs
in the low 8Os. During winter, visitors can enjoy Chinatown's Chinese New Year
celebrations or the Honolulu City Lights Christmas display. Sports fans should visit
during events like the Sony Open in Hawaii golf tournament or the Vans Triple Crown of
Surfing. Winter is the island's high season, so early bookings are essential.
Maldives
For a romantic winter getaway, the Maldives offers dry weather, temperatures in the
mid-8Os, and wonderful beaches. Despite long travel times and high costs, this 1. 200-
island archipelago provides a unique experience. Enjoy sunbathing on private beaches
snorkeling, and island-hopping by rowing boat
21. What make Lucerne a desirable winter travel destination?
A. Its rich winter activities.
B. Its opportunities for sports.
C. Its exclusive luxury resorts.
D. Its various dining options.
22. Why should travelers book early for a winter trip to Honolulu?
A. Flight routes are restricted.
B. Winter is the busy season.
C. Cold weather limits options.
D. Visitor numbers are controlled
23. What is a common feature of the four destinations?
A. They have festive holiday events.
B. They offer opportunities for skiing
C. They offer unique winter experiences.
D. They are famed for friendly weather.
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Kelyin Ellis, a 9-vear-old boy, was at a coffee shop in his home state of Louisiana
when he spotted a disheveled(衣冠不整的) man praying in the corner. Concerned about
him. Kelvin went up to him with the only money he had-a dollar bill he had just been
given for his good grades-and offered it to the man.
The man in question turned out to be Matt Busbice, owner of sporting goods store
Buckfeather. After being awakened by a fire alarm in his apartment complex, but
discovering that there was no fire, he decided to. grab a coffee to cool down. He then
realized he had forgotten to pray that morning, so he stepped outside for a quick moment
of reflection. "And I started to slowly open my eyes, and there's a kid coming at me,
about my height," Busbice told the media. The businessman got himself ready for a
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conflict. "And I go,'What?'"Busbice said.
"If you're homeless, here's a dollar," Kelvin replied. "I always wanted to help a
homeless person, and I finally had the opportunity." The boy's action deeply touched
Busbice. After introducing himself and explaining the situation, he bought Kelvin
breakfast, promising to stay in touch.
Busbice later gave Kelvin a shopping tour at Buckfeather. However, what Kelvin
initially expected to get out of this interaction was something else. "Joy, because I
helped someone," Kelvin said. "Give something away, and you feel like you've got a lot
of things from it."
To which Busbice added, "If you give, you're actually going to get more out of that
I couldn't grasp that as a kid. And if we can spread that around, everything changes."
Kelvin shared that he initially thought Busbice was homeless due to his ashy knees
which Busbice explained were caused by psoriasis(银屑病). In the end, they both
gained a lifelong friend. To Busbice. the whole experience made him feel richer than
any other day in his life.
24. What did Kelvin do when ke first saw /Matt Busbice?
A. He offered him a cup of coffee.
B. He gave him a dollar out of kindness.
C. He admired him for his social position.
D. He observed his behavior with curiosity
25. Why did Matt Busbice feet shocked ar first?
A. He was still in panie for the alarm.
B. He didn't want his prayer disturbed.
C. He was unsure of the boy's intention.
D He thought Kelvin was playing a trick.
26. What can we know about the outcome of the event?
A. It's surprising
B. It's upliftirrg
C. It's disappointing.
D. It's heart-warming
27. What message does the story convey?
A. Every cloud has a silver lining
B. Actions speak louder than words.
c' A friend in need is a friend indeed
D. Giving is more blessed than receiving.
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C
Charlie from: Sydney, felt driven and motivated when he first launched his small
business. However, it wasn't long before he became bogged down, having a decline in
motivation, That's the trouble with motivation. Fiona Kumfor, a senior research fellow at
the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre, explains that motivation is influenced
by the brain's reward network,particularly the prefrontal cortex(前额叶皮层)and
striatum(纹状体).
"The prefrontal cortex is responsible for higher-level thinking, like making
decisions, reasoning and planning for the future," says Dr. Kumfor. "The striatum is
important in habitual processes or what we do without thinking." A chemical called
dopamine(多巴) is another important component of this reward network. It's released
when we do something that makes us feel good, from eating a tasty meal to going for a
jog, and. the prefrontal cortex and striatum are very sensitive to it. "Dopamine is really
important for reward and motivation,"says Dr. Kumfor. "It's the release of dopamine in
the striatum and prefrontal cortex that ultimately determines our level of motivation and
helps us decide what we're going to do."
The trouble is that short-term decisions are more likely to yield a dopamine rush
than things that take longer to achieve, like losing weight or, in Charlie's case,
operating a successful business. "When we're deciding whether to do something, we're
weighing up the costs versus the benefits," says Dr. Kumfor. " If you take something
like eating healthily, for example, the benefit might be that you lose some weight or
you're less likely to have certain medical conditions, but the cost is you're potentially no
going to be able to eat chips,ice cream or other unhealthy food."
To enhance motivation, Kumfor suggests making rewards more immediate and
breaking down larger goals into smaller. Charlie found that rewarding himself for small
accomplishments and turning these actions into habits were key to boosting his
motivation. By doing so, he reduced the reliance on his prefrontal cortex for constant
cost-benefit analyses and allowed the habit-forming striatum to take over, making
positive behavioral changes more automatic.
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28. What is the main idea of the text?
A The challenges of maintaining motivation.
B. The operation of motivation and enhancing strategies
C. The role of the prefrontal cortex and striatum: in motivation
D. The importance of dopamine in the brain's reward network.
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29. What chemical makes us happy?
A. The dopamine.
B. The striatum.
C. The motivation
D. The prefrontal cortex.
30. Why do people fail to achieve long-term goals?
A. Because they demand more dopamine.
B. Because we prefer short-term decisions
C. Because they often have higher costs
D. Because we like to eat unhealthy food
31. How did Charlie solve his motivation problem?
A. Avoiding any form of reward.
r3. Focusing only on long-term goals.
C. Ignoring the role of the prefrontal cortex.
D. Rewarding himself constantly and making smaller goals.
D
There's a whiteboard on the refrigerator in du Plessises' kitchen the couple uses to
plan dinners. But with two young children, full-time jobs and the nearest supermarket
20 minutes away, figuring out what to eat can sometimes be challenging. To lighten the
load, Mr. du Plessis regularly uses a. grocery delivery service.
America's appetite for online groceryj sales soared more than 50%, from $62
billion in 2019 to $96 billion in 2020, according to the Food and Drug Administration
One in five consumers now has groceries delivered to their door at least once a month.
By 2029, it is estimated that the market will be worth $455 billion. Meanwhile, there's
been a steep increase in demand for restaurant takeout. Meal kits which come with
premeasured ingredients are also experiencing strong growth.
At the same time, food production and transportation make up as much as 1/3 of a
typical US household's annual contribution to climate change-inducing emissions. The
Department of Agriculture estimates that 3O% of food produced is wasted. So, changing
consumer behavior to minimize waste and reduce transportation could have a significan
impact on the overall pollution.
. In 2022, researchers from the University of Michigan modeled a single 36-item
grbcery cart to compare greenhouse emissions from an e-commerce grocery delivery and a
traditional trip to the store to get the same items. They found that using an electric
vehicle to pick up groceries could cut emissions by as much as half, compared to a gas-
powered vehicle. They also found that home delivery could be an even better option.
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That's because with a delivery vehicle, orders are often clustered, with a driver dropping
off not just your groceries, but also hitting neighbors during the same run.
When it comes to delivery services, Mr. du Plessis theorizes that because this guy's
literally delivering two burgers and like two sodas, such options would have a big
footprint. "For the volume of food compared to the amount of carbon emitted, yeah, the
equation doesn't quite add up."
32. What is. the first paragraph about?
A. Meal planning challenges.
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B. Time-saving meal strategies.
C. Benefits of grocery delivery.
D. The du Plessis family's lifestyle.
--33. What do paragraphs 2 and 3 suggest about grocery delivery services?
A. They bring about disorder in commercial competition
B. They arouse a pressing need co change delivery mode.
C. They bring attention to goods quality concerns.
D. They offer convenience for meal preparation.
A. Grouped together.
C. Delivered randomly.
D. Packed tightly.
35. Which of the following can be a suitable title. for the text?
A. Innovations in Food Delivery
B. The Challenges of Meal Planning
C. The Rise of Online Grocery Shopping
D. Environmental Effects of Food Delivery
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
contentment. But the process requires plenty of self-reflection and finding where your
passions lie. The following strategies can help you reveal or find your purpose
Listen to feedback
You probably like to do many different things and the things you love to do may
have become so rooted in your life that you don't realize how important those things are.
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,You might ehoose to reach out to people and ask what reminds them of you.
Start conversauons with aew people
It's easy to browse(浏览) soeial media while you're alone on the subway or sitting at
a bar waiting for a friend. . . tnstead, take the time to talk to the people around
you. Ask them if they are werking on any projects. You might discover new activities to
explore or different places to visit. And those activities might be key to helping you find
yotr puurpose:
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Many people have their pet causes that surround an injustice. Is there anything that
makes you deeply unhappy to think about? It might be animal welfare or a particular civil
rights issue. Perhaps the idea of senior citizens spending the holidays alone makes you
weepy. 9
You might find your career gives you the ability and some time to afford
to help a cause you feel passionate about.
Discover what you love to do
Do vou absolutely lov musical theater? Your skills might be best put to use in a
way that brings live performances to children who can benefit from exposure to the arts.
Consider what type of skills, talents, and passions you bring to the table
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A Resist that urge
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B. Explore your interests
C. Consider injustices that bother you
D You don't necessarily have-to.engage in your purpose tull-time
E. Fortunately, other people might be able to give you some insight
F. Sometimes, that road to fnding your purpose has a few bends, forks, and
stop lights
G. Then, brainstorm how you might turn your passion into something meaningful
to you
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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
On Sept. 14, 2023, Krissy Miller, a 49-year-old hiker, crossed paths with Shiller
Joseph while hiking"Y Mountain"in Utah.
Miller struck up a conversation with Joseph by 41 asking about the sports T-
shirt he was wearing. The two felt an instant bond and a strong . 42 . Learning Joseph
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had recently moved from Florida to Utah, Miller asked, "What do you like about
Utah?""I moved up on the43 list,"responded Joseph, who suffers from lupus,a
disease /that has damaged his kidneys(贤脏).
Right there, Miller 44 to give him one of her kidneys, as she had always
wanted to be a kidney 45 , ever since she saw a Facebook post in 2o22 about a
father in need of a transplant. Joseph was 46 by her offer, speechless, overjoyed
and grateful for her 47. After a series of 48 , they found out they were a perfect
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On Apr. 2, 2024, Miller and Joseph underwent successful 5o at Intermountain
Medical Center, to complete an unlikely connection that resulted in a 51 procedure.
"Over 90, oo0 people across the country are 52 a kidney transplant. The
kidney from a 53 donor like Miller can shorten the wait time, 54 the risk of
complications and offer a better chance for survival for the person who 55 the
kidney," said Dr. Donald Morris, Intermountain Health kidney transplant medical
director.
B. seriously
0. purposefully
.
41. A. initially
eagerly
42. A.need
B. contrast,
possibility
43. A. mailing
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guest
44. A. managed
B. offered
D. declined
C. buyer
B. expert
45. A. patient
D. donor
C. confused
B. terrified
46. A. shocked
D. amused
B. generosity
C. creativity
47.IA responsibility
D. curiosity
Binterviews
C. tests
48. A. talks
D. selections
.C team
B.couple
49. A. family
D. match
C. evaluations
50.A trials
B. exhibitions
D. operations
51. A. time-consuming
Cr. dying from
D. waiting for
C. familiar
一B.stant
53. A. living
D. young
B. avoid
C predict
54. A. reduce
D. calculate
B. receives
C. maintains
55. A. transports
D. onates
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
高三·英语 第8页(共10页)
"Wukong! My bro!" shouted Kalex Willzy when he saw Sun Wukong hiding his
golden staff in an electronic game, _
instantly reminded him of the scene from the
Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Willzy, a radio host in the UK, began exploring the novel last year the
1986 Chinese TV series. His interest in Chinese tales was inspired after seeing a preview
of Black Myth: Wukong,a video game'''58: (base) on the novel
For Willzy, it's about both learning and playing. "By playing as Wukong, we learn
much about him and Chinese culture because we have to Y ve want to win the
game. We spend days, weeks and even months playing, so 60. (natural) we often
learn a lot from them."
Black Myth: Wukong has become a top seller on Steam, a global digital 61
(distribute platform for games, reflecting China's
.( expand) cultural presence
beyond traditional boundaries, with video games becdming the new ambassadors( 大使
of its culture.
Sun Wukong stands out due to the rich mix of 1, OOo years of Chinese culture
shaping him. Ic nn to the West offers a wide-ranging narrative(叙事) that covers
numerous
( encounter) and exploration of various cultures. The tale 64
(translate into more than a dozen languages by now, with more than 60 versions
available worldwide. Digital media has
(far) driven international adaptations of
the story.
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第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分))
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,上周五你们班与新西兰妹妹学校通过线上交流展开了一次关于“奥运精
神”的活动。请你给新西兰的朋友Chris写一封邮件,分享这次活动的经历,内容包括:
1. 活动介绍;
2. 收获与感受。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答
Dear Chris,
I hope you're doing well.
Lountng jorward to hearing your thoughts
Yours.
Li Hua
高二·英语 第9页(共10页)
第二节(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。
My favorite teacher was undoubtedly my history teacher, Mr. Radford. When I first
laid eyes on him, he gave off the impression of being a rather stuffy old man with a bad
reputation for shouting at kids. Strangely enough, he was oddly loved by the older
students, but nobody in the first year knew the reason when we took seats in his class for
the very first time.
At the beginning of our very first history lesson, Mr, Radford shocked us all by
declaring that the world is flat. He made this bold statement with great confidence and
stated that he could actually prove it. Eagerly, he invited the entire class to quiz him or
challenge his seemingly outrageous claim. This set the stage for a highly engaging start to
the lesson.
Instantly, the entire class was thrown into a whirlwind of heated arguments.
We
quickly formed groups and passionately set out to prove that Mr. Radford was definitely
wrong. We were determined to confirm the well-known fact that the world is round. The
classroom was filled with the energy and excitement of a heated debate as we all tried to
make our points and to argue against Mr. Radford.
However, every answer, reason, or piece of evidence that we presented to Mr.
Radford was countered(反驳) with a solid theory on his part. He took the time to explain
in detail why we do not fall off the edge of the earth. Not only that, but he also provided
even more persuasive reasons for why a compass(指南针) points north and south. Just as
the bell rang and the class was supposed to come to an end, he spoke to us in a calm
manner and said. "This is exactly the kind of reception that Copernicus(哥白尼) received
when he tried to explain that the earth is not the center of the universe."
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。
We were truly shocked and filled with respect by Mr, Radford's method of teaching.
The "world is flat" lesson really taught me how to think
高·英语*10页(共10页)