2025届广东省肇庆市高三毕业班上学期第一次模拟考试英语试题

肇庆市2025届高中毕业班第一次模拟考试 英语 本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3.答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 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. 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 nearly6,000 acres of skiable terrain. The town is popular with outdoor enthusiasts for cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, an enchanted forest, and snow-coach 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. Honolulu, Oahu While temperatures drop elsewhere, Hawaii’s capital city remains warm, with highs in the low 80s. 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-80s, 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. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. B Kelvin Ellis, a 9-year-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 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. 4. What did Kelvin do when he 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. 5. Why did Matt Busbice feel shocked at first? A. He was still in panic 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. 6. What can we know about the outcome of the event? A. It’s surprising. B. It’s uplifting. C. It’s disappointing. D. It’s heart-warming. 7. 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. 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 (多巴胺) 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 not 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. 8. 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. 9. What chemical makes us happy? A. The dopamine. B. The striatum. C. The motivation. D. The prefrontal cortex. 10. 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. 11. How did Charlie solve his motivation problem? A. Avoiding any form of reward. B. 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 supermarket20 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 grocery 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 30% of food produced is wasted. So, changing consumer behavior to minimize waste and reduce transportation could have a significant impact on the overall pollution. In 2022, researchers from the University of Michigan modeled a single 36-item grocery 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. 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.” 12. What is the first paragraph about? A. Meal planning challenges. B. Time-saving meal strategies. C. Benefits of grocery delivery. D. The du Plessis family’s lifestyle. 13. 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 to change delivery mode. C. They bring attention to goods quality concerns. D. They offer convenience for meal preparation. 14. What does the word “clustered” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Grouped together. B. Separated individually. C. Delivered randomly. D. Packed tightly. 15. 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。 Learning how to live your life with purpose can lead to a sense of general 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. ____16____. You might choose to reach out to people and ask what reminds them of you. Start conversations with new people It’s easy to browse (浏览) social media while you’re alone on the subway or sitting at a bar waiting for a friend. ___17___. Instead, take the time to talk to the people around you. Ask them if they are working 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 your purpose: ____18____ 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. ____19____ 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 you absolutely love 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. ____20____ A. Resist that urge B. Explore your interests C. Consider injustices that bother you D. You don’t necessarily have to engage in your purpose full-time E. Fortunately, other people might be able to give you some insight F. Sometimes, that road to finding 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 ____21____ asking about the sports T-shirt he was wearing. The two felt an instant bond and a strong ____22____. Learning Joseph had recently moved from Florida to Utah, Miller asked, “What do you like about Utah?” “I moved up on the ____23____ list,” responded Joseph, who suffers from lupus, a disease that has damaged his kidneys (肾脏). Right there, Miller ____24____ to give him one of her kidneys, as she had always wanted to be a kidney ____25____, ever since she saw a Facebook post in 2022 about a father in need of a transplant. Joseph was ____26____ by her offer, speechless, overjoyed and grateful for her ____27____. After a series of ____28____, they found out they were a perfect ____29____. On Apr. 2, 2024, Miller and Joseph underwent successful _____30_____ at Intermountain Medical Center, to complete an unlikely connection that resulted in a _____31_____ procedure. “Over 90,000 people across the country are _____32_____ a kidney transplant. The kidney from a _____33_____ donor like Miller can shorten the wait time, _____34_____ the risk of complications and offer a better chance for survival for the person who _____35_____ the kidney,” said Dr. Donald Morris, Intermountain Health kidney transplant medical director. 21. A. initially B. seriously C. purposefully D. eagerly 22. A. need B. contrast C. connection D. possibility 23. A. mailing B. transplant C. hit D. guest 24. A. managed B. offered C. hesitated D. declined 25. A. patient B. expert C. buyer D. donor 26. A. shocked B. terrified C. confused D. amused 27. A. responsibility B. generosity C. creativity D. curiosity 28. A. talks B. interviews C. tests D. selections 29. A. family B. couple C. team D. match 30. A. trials B. exhibitions C. evaluations D. operations 31. A. time-consuming B. game-changing C. life-saving D. never-ending 32. A. consulting about B. voting against C. dying from D. waiting for 33. A. living B. distant C. familiar D. young 34. A. reduce B. avoid C. predict D. calculate 35. A. transports B. receives C. maintains D. donates 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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “Wukong! My bro!” shouted Kalex Willzy when he saw Sun Wukong hiding his golden staff in his ear in an electronic game, ____36____ 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 ____37____ the1986 Chinese TV series. His interest in Chinese tales was inspired after seeing a preview of Black Myth: Wukong, a video game ____38____ (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 ____39____ we want to win the game. We spend days, weeks and even months playing, so ____40____ (natural) we often learn a lot from them.” Black Myth: Wukong has become a top seller on Steam, a global digital ____41____ (distribute) platform for games, reflecting China’s ____42____ (expand) cultural presence beyond traditional boundaries, with video games becoming the new ambassadors (大使) of its culture. Sun Wukong stands out due to the rich mix of 1,000 years of Chinese culture shaping him. Journey to the West offers a wide-ranging narrative (叙事) that covers numerous ____43____ (encounter) and exploration of various cultures. The tale ____44____ (translate) into more than a dozen languages by now, with more than 60 versions available worldwide. Digital media has _____45_____ (far) driven international adaptations of the story. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班与新西兰姊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. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 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。 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 肇庆市2025届高中毕业班第一次模拟考试 英语 本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3.答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1 A 2. B 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. A 15. D 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. E 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. G 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21 A 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. A 35. B 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. which 37. through 38. based 39. if 40. naturally 41. distribution 42. expanding 43. encounters 44. has been translated 45. further 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Chris, I hope you’re doing well. Last Friday, our class had an online exchange with our sister school in New Zealand about the Olympic Spirit. It was an insightful event where we learned and shared a lot together. During the event, we first watched several videos that showcased moments of incredible perseverance and teamwork. Following that, we engaged in lively discussions, where we exchanged our thoughts on the key moments and the values they represented. Personally, I feel this event has not only strengthened my friendship with our sister school, but it has also deepened my understanding of the Olympic Spirit. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】范文 We were truly shocked and filled with respect by Mr. Radford’s method of teaching. We had entered the classroom with false notions towards Mr. Radford, guessing that he would probably be a bad-tempered teacher, but he completely shattered these impressions and opened our minds to new ways of thinking. His ability to engage us in a heated debate, skillfully countering every argument we put forward with well-thought-out theories, left us astounded. We couldn’t help but admire his creative approach to teaching, turning an ordinary lesson into a fascinating journey of discovery. It was really an unforgettable experience that resonated long after the lesson ended. The “world is flat” lesson really taught me how to think. It was the first time I had started to question what I was supposed to know and what was supposedly true. I discovered the ability to challenge conventional wisdom and embrace alternative viewpoints. Thanks to him, I learned to approach knowledge with an open mind, always hungry for deeper understanding. This experience instilled in me a lifelong passion for critical thinking and continuous learning, shaping me into a more thoughtful individual. It ignited within me a curiosity to explore and seek out opportunities for growth. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$