重庆市巴蜀中学校2024-2025学年高三上学期12月期中英语试题

英语试卷 注意事项： 1,答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答 题卡上填写清楚。 2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动， 用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 注意，听力部分答题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟 的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。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.Why is the man planning to move? A.To be closer to his office. B.To be near a school. C.To have more living space. 2.What will the man do tomorrow night? A.See a concert. B.Attend a meeting. C.Meet Mr.Cooper. 3.How is the weather now? A.Cloudy. B.Sunny. C.Rainy. 4.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Christmas gifts. B.A jewelry collection. C.Family members. 5.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Husband and wife. B.Doctor and patient. C.Boss and employee. 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。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。 英语·第1页（共12页） CS扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。 6.What is Sally's relationship to Lily? A.Her classmate. B.Her friend. C.Her younger sister. 7.Why is Sally upset? A.She feels treated like a kid. B.She can't swim with Lily. C.She has too much homework 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第0题。 8.Why does the woman recommend starting at Oxford Street? A.For its convenient location B.For its restaurant selection. C.For its shopping opportunities. 9.What is the man's evening plan? A.Walking in Hyde Park. B.Having dinner at a restaurant. C.Attending a theater performance. 10.Where is this conversation taking place? A.At a hotel reception.B.On Oxford Street. C.At a bus station. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。 11.Why did Eason work as a living statue performer? A.To fulfill his dream. B.To make some money. C.To satisfy his curiosity. 12.What did Eason do for the World Championships? 让从，入1， A.He designed a realistic appearance. B.He practiced body movements. C.He studied previous performances. 13.What does Eason think is the secret to being a good living statue performer? A.Creative problem-solving. 生1 B.Great physical strength. o产， C.Attractive appearance. 9“i0101i1分u小u1灯 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。 t,4.元d，00t 14.What is the woman doing? A.Writing a restaurant review. 1出7tt， B.Preparing meat in the kitchen. 4,T4:。。✉11 C.Learning how to eat Beijing hot pot. ■ ■ 英语·第2页（共12页） C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe 15.What is the correct first step in cooking the meat? A.Boil it for 18 seconds B.Pick it up with chopsticks. C.Dip it directly in the sauce. 16.What is the man going to do? A.Bring the bill. B.Join for the meal. C.Attend to other customers. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。 17.What did the recent study suggest about gardening? A.It can appeal to any age group B.It is a hobby primarily for the elderly C.It attracts more young people than seniors 18.What percentage of participants enjoy buying gardening supplies? A.Around 60%. B.Around 67%. C.Around 78%. 19.Which is the most popular place for participants to grow plants? A.The living room. B.The bathroom. C.The kitchen window. 20.What does the speaker mention at the end? A.The positive effects of gardening. B.The essential skills of gardening C.The main challenges of gardening. 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 According to the U.S.Department of Agriculture,food prices increased by 0.4%from March to April 2024.And since April 2023,they are up a sharp 3.4%.To fight inflation )and help shoppers save money,Target announced that it will be cutting costs on essential items throughout the summer. Which products will see lower prices? Target's price reductions will hit 5,000 items in key departments,including groceries and household essentials.According to the company's press release,grocery items such as milk, meat,fresh produce,yogurt,and coffee will see decreased pricing.Additionally,Target will reduce prices on household essentials such as baby oil,paper towels and feeding bottles. 址五.$)需1朴1n而1 C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe How much is Target lowering prices? Target is not offering flat-rate or across-the-board price cuts,which means new pricing is specific to each item and not based on a certain percentage.According to the listed prices in Target stores and online,decreases will be between 20 cents and $1.For example,a bag of Good Gather Roasted Nuts dropped from $6.89 to $5.99,and a package of Purina Cat Food went from $2.39 to $1.99. Will this continue beyond summer? While Target is advertising these price cuts as a means to help shoppers save this summer, these deals will continue after August.A Target representative has confirmed that these are the new everyday low prices,which will help out shoppers'wallets for many seasons to come. What else do shoppers need to know? While there are plenty of Target savings hacks ()one of the best is taking advantage of Target Circle deals.Shoppers can save an extra 5%on their purchases if they pay using the Target Circle Card. 21.Where may we see the price cuts in Target? A.Baby Care Section. B.Toy Land Section. C.Outdoor Living Section. D.Office Supplies Section. 22.Which part explains the timing of the Target price cuts? A.Will this continue beyond summer? B.How much is Target lowering prices? C.What else do shoppers need to know? D.Which products will see lower prices? 23.What is the purpose of this text? A.To save Target. B.To promote luxuries. C.To fight inflation. D.To inform customers. B The Lion King musical,a beast of a show captivating US audiences since 1997,has been staged all around the world.Central to its success was Julie Taymor,the theatre,film and opera director and designer whose unique vision helped the musical spring into life on stage-proving that theatrical versions of Disney movies could not only be hugely profitable,but could do so while being artistically innovative in their own right. 英语：第4页（共12页） C③扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的归播ApP But when Disney initially approached her,Taymor hadn't actually seen The Lion King. thought,well,why not,let's go look at the movie,"she recalls."And I was really taken."The challenge of adapting an epic,wide-screen story excited her:how,she recalls wondering,would you put hundreds of African grassland animals on stage? The answer was by embracing a distinctly theatrical approach:masks and puppetry )"I went through every animal:okay.we've gol a giraffe.I'll put the puppet neck on top of the head of the dancer,but you're going to see the dancer's face..."remembers Taymor.Her designs allowed the audience to see the mechanics of how each character is made."You can see Simba's emotion on the actor's face,while a mask on top of his head reminds you that this is,in fact,a lion.There is no attempt to hide the human being behind the masks or inside the puppet,"she says,a technique she called the "double event". "I wanted to do what theatre does best,"recalls Taymor."Film hides the strings:we know it's fake,but we're pretending that it's really there.Whereas in the theatre,we will enjoy seeing a little puppet of a boat,and a big ocean of silk...The audience is not played down to- they're brought into the game." The show was a hit-and a new kind of musical was born. 24.What was key to the success of The Lion King musical? A.Disney's promotion plan. B.Taymor's creative genius. C.Disney's movie technique. D.Taymor's public reputation. 25.What challenge did Taymor face in adapting The Lion King? A.How to decorate the stage. B.How to train various animals. C.How to present the characters. D.How to mirror the original movie. 26.What can we learn about the "double event"? A.It provided performers with confidence. B.It reduced the danger of animal presence. C.It helped to distinguish humans from animals. D.It combined animal imagery with actor emotions. C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APP 27.What does Taymor appreciate most about theatre? A.Its high-tech stage design. B.Its ever-changing story line. C.Its open and engaging nature. D.Its loyal and appreciative audience. C The first and only fungus (on a global conservation group's '25 Most Wanted List', the big puma fungus,which is actually quite small,has been found in the rainy mountains of Chile,almost 40 years after it was first documented. The mysterious species of fungi that lives underground in Chile's Nahuelbuta Mountains had only ever been found in the wild once.An expedition team from the Fungi Foundation in Chile set out for the temperate forests of the Nahuelbutas in May 2023 to retrace the footsteps of Chilean mycologist(真菌学家)Norberto Garrido,who discovered the big puma fungus and described it to Western science in 1988. They timed the expedition to coincide with the exact dates in May that Garrido had hiked the mountains more than 40 years earlier."It's possible that the reproductive parts of the big puma fungus-the mushroom-are only fadingly visible above the soil on the same few days each year,which made the timing of the mission a crucial factor,"said Claudia Bustamante,a mycologist and member of the expedition team. On the last day of the expedition,the Fungi Foundation led a workshop and a community hike to look for fungi in a nearby forest.During that hike,two of the local participants found a group of about four mushrooms that all matched the description of the big puma fungus. The expedition team carefully collected the mushrooms,leaving the mycelium (in the ground,and took the mushrooms to the Fungi Foundation's Central Laboratory (FFCL). Although the mushrooms matched the physical and microscopical description of the big puma fungus,it was via a DNA analysis that eventually the team justified their conclusion. "It was truly a unique moment when we managed to be in the right place at the right time to see the mushrooms.These types of expeditions are essential to conservation efforts because an increasing number of species are threatened.Understanding the.biodiversity that exists and interacts within a specific area helps us comprehend the ecosystem's dynamics and its potential to adapt to ongoing changes,said Daniela Torres,leader of the expedition. 英语·第6页（共12页） C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe 28.What do we know about the big puma fungus? A.It is rarely found in the wild. B.It is bigger than typical mushrooms. C.Garrido retraced its location in 2023. D.Chile used to be its habitat 40 years ago. 29.What does the underlined phrase "coincide with"in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Put off. B.Correspond to. C.Work out. D.Deal with. 30.How did the scientists confirm the identity of the big puma fungus? A.By collecting mushrooms randomly. B.By observing details in microscopes. C.By leaving mycelium in the ground. D.By examining the genetic features. 31.A possible scientific value of finding the big puma fungus is its role in A.honoring Garrido's discovery B.managing the biodiversity of fungi C.revealing how the ecosystem evolves D.highlighting the 25 Most Wanted List D Nobel committees recognized the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI)in two of the prizes for2024一honoring pioneers of neural（神经系统的)networks in the physics prize,and the developers of computational tools to study and design proteins in the chemistry prize.But not all researchers are happy. Several physicists argued that the science underlying machine learning was not actually physics."I like machine learning and artificial neural networks as much as the next person,but it's hard to see that this is a physics discovery."Jonathan Pritchard,an astrophysicist at Imperial College London. Not everyone was troubled,however."Hopfield and Hinton's research brought together physics,math,computer science and neuroscience,"said Matt Strassler,a theoretical physicist at Harvard University,"In that sense,it belongs to all of these fields."Anil Ananthaswamy,a science writer based in Berkeley,pointed out that although the research cited by the Nobel committee might not be theoretical physics in the purest sense,it is rooted in techniques and concepts from physics,such as energy.But Anil also added,the connection with physios became 英语·第7页（共12页） C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe more delicate in upcoming developments in machine learning,particularly in techniques that made neural networks easier to train. Computer science seemed to be completing its Nobel takeover the day after the physics prize announcement,when Demis Hassabis and John Jumper won half of the chemistry Nobel.The prize was a recognition of the innovative force of Al,but also of the steady gathering of knowledge in structural and computational biology."It wasn't just that we went to work,pressed the AI button,and then all went home,”Jumper said.“It was really an iterative(送代的) process where we developed,we did research,we tried to find the right kind of combinations between what the community understood about proteins and how we build those insights into our architecture.” Since they were first awarded in 1901,the Nobels have often highlighted the impact of research on society,and have rewarded practical inventions,not only pure science.In this respect,this year's prizes are not outliers 32.How did Jonathan Pritchard react to this year's Nobel Prize in Physics? A.He praised the organizers. B.He doubted the discovery. C.He congratulated the winners. D.He questioned the classification. 33.What do we know about Hopfield and Hinton's research? A.It challenges traditional physics. B.It lacks a solid connection with physics. C.It demonstrates interdisciplinary features. D.It involves more techniques than concepts. 34.What did Jumper owe their achievement to? A.The AI-powered iterative research. B.The innovative research in architecture. C.The community-driven research process. D.The use of AI research for quick answers. 35.Which of the following questions does the text mainly address? A.Who won this year's Nobels using AI? B.How do this year's Nobels reflect AI's role? C.Why are scientists against this year's Nobels? D.What's the outcome of this year's Nobels debate? #五。触0正山。一一 C③扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项 为多余选项。 The desire to learn from successful individuals is a natural instinct,yet it can lead to significant errors in judgment due to a phenomenon known as“survivorship bias(偏见).”This occurs when we focus only on those who have succeeded while ignoring those who have failed despite having similar features.36. A classic example of survivorship bias can be traced back to World War II,when mathematician Abraham Wald was tasked with helping the American military protect airplanes from enemy fire.Initially,their plan had been to examine the planes returning from combat )see where they were hit the worst and then strengthen those areas.37.The planes that didn't return were those that had been hit in areas vital to their survival.Thus,the military was at risk of fortifying (parts of the aircraft that could withstand damage rather than those that were critical to keeping them in the air. 38.For instance,fitness centers often showcase members with quick results,ignoring those who quit after little progress.Similarly,companies may tend to copy the strategies of successful competitors without recognizing the potential dangers that lead others to fail.Even in the field of science,publication bias can bend understandings.39.While tales of billionaires like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg can inspire,they also overshadow the fact that many who skip higher education do not experience the same success.In the UK,for instance, graduates have a significantly higher employment rate and earning potential than non-graduates. Ultimately,while learning from success is valuable,it's essential to consider the full picture.40.By acknowledging survivorship bias,we can make more informed decisions and avoid potential mistakes in our pursuits. A.This is the so-called survivorship bias B.However,the analysis missed a crucial point C.Survivorship bias appears in various aspects of life D.In so doing,we risk drawing misleading conclusions E.Then Wald based the new designs on his mathematical analysis F.Individuals with greater success and wealth can further strengthen the bias G.Success can often be linked to factors beyond personal qualities or decisions 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四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳 选项。 Karissa was born prematurely.After the doctors discovered she also had vision,hearing and joint problems and 41 a brain injury,they kind of gave up on her. 英语·第9页（共12页) C3扫描全能王 门亿人都在用的归播APe But Karissa and her parents 42.Swimming began as a sensible 43 activity,but Karissa fell in love with the water.She trained hard,and 44 the university swimming team in high school,the first special education student to do so.Then she began 45 in the Special Olympics and 4648 gold medals in her career. And then tragedy 47 again.Karissa was in a car accident,hit by a distracted driver. With 48 damage in her shoulder,doctors told Karissa that she would never compete again. At the time,her 49 was to reach 50 gold medals.She pressed forward,training and preparing for more 50.When she did compete again,her gold medal 51 amounted to53. It was a special time for Karissa,and a(n)52 time for her hometown.Her last act as a Special Olympics swimmer was to give back to the community she loves.She wants everyone to know the 53 sacrifice of her family and friends. Win or lose,it doesn't really matter.Karissa's 54 of life is to do your best. While plenty of people will doubt you,the girl with an infectious smile will tell you 55 41.A.caused B.experienced C.prevented D.documented 42.A.started off B.pushed forward C.broke in D.caught on 43.A.voluntary B.academic C.physical D.social 44.A.established B.searched C.left D.made 45.A.competing B.assisting C.working D.hanging 46.A.earned B.missed C.reported D.chased 47.A.extended B.struck C.delayed D.suspended 48.A.familiar B.invisible C.significant D.uncertain 49.A.duty B.opportunity C.priority D.target 50.A.ideas B.dreams C.races D.cheers 51.A.count B.value C.estimate D.budget 52.A.complicated B.relaxing C.ordinary D.emotional 53.A.financial B.selfless C.professional D.minor 54.A.philosophy B.struggle C.motivation D.reality 55.A.already B.thus C.otherwise D.instead 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。 China's National Health Commission 56 estimate)that the country's elderly population would grow to more than 400 million by around 2035.57(address)its aging population,China's State Council called for"58 (active)encouraging the silver economy" and developing "elderly friendly industries." 英语·第10页（共12页） CS扫描全能王 】亿人都在用的目播Ap时