广东省茂名市第十六中学2024-2025学年高三上学期12月月考英语试卷

2025 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟测试(五) 英语 本试卷共 8 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己所在的市(县、区)、学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号和考生号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在每张答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答.案。答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先画掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 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 Your gear doesn’t need to weigh you down — from folding poles to a featherweight tent, these items pack small or light for on-the-go adventures. THREE PEAKS NOMAD 42L BACKPACK British specialist Three Peaks creates backpacks by using wasted plastic bottles. Opt for the Nomad, which is as spacious and structured as a carry-on suitcase but weighs under 2kg. The material is waterproof and easy to wipe clean, while features include a collapsible internal divider and compression straps. £135. threepeaksgbr.com BIG AGNES TIGER WALL UL2 SOLUTION TENT At 1.13kg, this is one of the lightest two-man tents around. It fits two adults sleeping shoulder to shoulder, but the spacious headroom, double side doors and clever storage (a built-in pocket) make it feel roomier. Set up in a few minutes, then wrap it up in the morning — it’s small enough to fit in a backpack. £480. trekitt.co.uk GP DISCOVERY MULTI PURPOSE HEAD TORCHCH43 For camping and other non-technical outdoor activities, this lightweight head torch offers good value for money. More importantly, it has a decent beam distance, flash strength and battery life, and five modes including night vision. Plus, it is readily available at outdoor gear stores. £12.99. orclickuk.gpbatteries.com BLACK DIAMOND DISTANCE CARBON FZLTREKKING/ RUNNING POLES Black Diamond’s Distance Carbon series are some of the most lightweight and compact poles on the market — a good investment for international travel. The FZL poles allow for some length adjustment. £ 180. blackdiamondequipment.com 1. Which of the equipment above adopts recycled materials? A. The backpack. B. The tent. C. The head torch. D. The poles. 2. What do the equipment have in common? A. They are targeted at climbers. B. They can only be booked online. C. They are expected to be portable. D. They are regarded as multifunctional devices. 3. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A sports report. B. An academic paper. C. A travel magazine. D. A commercial survey. B Andrew Konde, a second-year student at Kenya’s Strathmore University, was inspired to start learning kung fu as a child after watching martial arts movies. But what began as a hobby has since become a way of life for Konde, who is now the chairman of the university’s Titan Martial Arts club. As a child, Konde was captivated by the skills of martial arts legends like Jackie Chan. When he was admitted to Strathmore University in 2022, his passion for kung fu deepened upon joining the martial arts club. Through dedication and hard work, he rose to become the club’s chairman, leading his team to victories at national martial arts championships including a second-place finish at the All-Africa University Games in 2023. “Kung fu promotes better health and fitness, improved coordination (协调性) and higher self-esteem (自尊). These are essential qualities for a happier, longer life. That’s why I love it,” Konde said. Konde has also earned silver and bronze medals in local competitions since he began practicing kung fu two years ago. He sees 2023 as the highlight of his kung fu journey, being named one of Kenya’s top competitors in the featherweight category and competing in five championships. Kung fu, which originated in China and is a key part of its traditional culture, has grown in popularity in Kenya, especially among school-age children. They are drawn to it for its ability to keep them fit as well as its lessons in self-defense and self-discipline. Kevin Obonyo, an economics lecturer and kung fu instructor at Strathmore University, said the growing enthusiasm for kung fu across Africa can be attributed to the strengthening of China-Africa relations solidified through initiatives like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative. “We’ve seen significant progress in sectors such as agriculture, communications, construction, manufacturing (制造业), culture, sports and people-to-people exchanges," Obonvo said. 4. What does the underlined word “captivated” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. attracted B. confused C. bored D. surprised 5. What did Andrew Konde’s team get at the All-Africa University Games in 2023? A. The gold medal. B. The silver medal. C. The bronze medal. D. Nothing. 6 How does China-Africa relation affect kung fu’s popularity in Kenya? A. It makes Kung fu less popular in Kenya. B. It is strengthened by Kung fu’s popularity in Kenya. C. It has no connection with kung fu’s popularity in Kenya. D. It contributes to the growing number of Kung fu practisers in Kenya. 7. Which of the following would be the best title for the article? A. Andrew Konde’s University Life B. The Popularity of Kung Fu in Kenya C. Andrew Konde and the Growth of Kung Fu in Kenya D. China-Africa Relations and Cultural Exchanges C Are you afraid of answering the phone? A trending topic that has emerged on Sina Weibo recently is why young people dislike answering phone calls, leading to heated discussions. “Once the phone rings I become anxious. I put it aside and wait for the other person to hang up,” an internet user from Shandong shared her reaction to the phone ringing, one of the most popular ways young people deal with phone calls. However, it was different in the past when everyone waited in line in front of telephone booths to make calls. As technology has developed, phones have gained more functions, changing how we communicate. A 2023 report from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows that people in China talked on their mobile phones for a total of 2.24 trillion (万亿) minutes. This is 22.8 percent less than a decade ago, reflecting a shift from talking to texting. “Compared with text communication, talking on the phone doesn’t give people enough time to think and breathe,” Liu Shuangqing, a cognitive psychologist (认知心理学家) at China University of Political Science and Law, told Beijing Youth Daily. ‘This immediate forced participation can make people feel stressed. The initiative (主动权) to participate is also taken away by the caller, making the person answering the phone feel passive.” “I can’t see the facial expressions and body language, only tones and words, which make me overthink the caller’s real meaning,” an internet user from Guangdong pointed out another reason why she is afraid of answering phone calls. Unlike texting, where people can show their feelings through memes (表情包), phone calls miss out on a lot of key information. Albert Mehrabian, a psychologist and communication researcher, found that 55 percent of meaning is communicated through body language, 38 percent through tone of voice and 7 percent through spoken words, revealing how crucial body language is in communication. Moreover, answering the phone is like opening a blind box. It can ring at any time and can bring good news or bad news, which creates a sense of uncertainty. 8. How does the internet user from Shandong feel when the phone rings? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Annoyed. D. Calm. 9. What does the statistic from the 2023 report mentioned in paragraph 5 indicate? A. The growing popularity of mobile phones. B. Advances in the features of mobile phones. C. A change in people’s communication habits. D. People’s dependence on phones for communication. 10. According to Liu Shuangqing, why can talking on the phone be stressful? A. It leaves little room for people to think and breathe. B. It makes it easy to miss out key information. C. It leads to confusion and misunderstandings. D. It distracts people from their work. 11. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Phone calls are preferred for serious conversations. B. People favor more controlled forms of communication. C. Texting is considered more polite than making phone calls. D. Young people dislike face-to-face communication. D The artificial intelligence (AI) industry is projected to reach a value of $407 billion (about 2.89 trillion yuan) by 2027. However, its rapid development raises ethical concerns, particularly regarding the treatment of data labels. Without these workers, products like ChatGPT wouldn’t exist. Data labelers play a key role in helping AI systems “learn”. As the name suggests, data labeling involves assigning labels: to raw data—such as images, videos or text—so that AI systems can recognize patterns and make predictions. For example, autonomous vehicles depend on labeled videos to differentiate between pedestrians (行人) and road signs, while large language models like ChatGPT require labeled text to interpret human language. Despite their essential role, labelers are often exploited. AI models can cost . tens of millions of dollars to develop, so tech giants like Google and Microsoft outsource (外包) much of the data labeling work to factories in developing countries where workers are paid unfairly low wages. For instance, data labels in. Venezuela typically earn between $0.90 to $2 per hour whereas their counterparts in the US earn $10 to $25 per hour. Some companies even employ children for this task. The working conditions are also poor. Many data labels are crowded into dusty, unsafe rooms that pose health. risks. Moreover, they often lack basic social protections such. as healthcare. Data labeling can also be mentally exhausting due to repetitive tasks, tight deadlines and strict quality controls. Workers are sometimes required to read and label hate speech or other abusive content which can harm their mental health. Additionally, labelers often have no access to performance data and are unable to defend themselves in the event of wage cuts or job losses. These issues have become so serious that in May nearly 100 data labels and AI workers in Kenya published. an open letter to US President Joe Biden, declaring that “our working conditions amount to modern-day slavery”. The urgent need for more ethical AI supply chains is clear. Companies must implement fair wage policies that reflect the value of labelers’ contributions. Governments should introduce regulations promoting fairness and transparency (透明) in performance evaluations and data processing. As AI users, we can all advocate for ethical practices by supporting companies that are transparent about their supply chains and treat their workers fairly. 12. What do data labelers do in the AI industry? A. They design AI systems for tech companies. B. They program AI models for language tasks. C. They create datasets to train AI models. D. They track AI performance and outputs. 13. Why does the author mention Venezuela? A. To criticize outsourcing practices in AI. B. To illustrate the wage gap in data labeling. C. To show differences in data labeling costs. D. To compare AI development across countries. 14. What is one challenge data labelers face? A. Limited access to proper training. B. Confusing deadlines and difficult tasks. C. Little protection from job losses. D. Unpredictable working hours and schedules. 15. What is a suggested way to improve data labelers’ working conditions? A. Enforcing fair labor laws worldwide. B. Offering training on ethical AI practices. C. Reducing reliance on outsourcing. D. Supporting companies with fair practices. 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。 You’ve likely heard that extroverts (性格外向者) gain energy from being around others, while introverts recharge by being alone. ___16___? The truth is, we all exist on a spectrum (范围) between introversion and extroversion — no one is completely one or the other. Extroversion, one of the “Big Five” personality traits, has a genetic basis, but people can show both extroverted and introverted behaviors depending on the situation. Studies show that even extroverts can feel exhausted after socializing. ___17___; It’s just that the upper limit will vary from person to person. ___18___. Long, difficult, or intense conversations tend to be more tiring. If you’re trying hard to make a good impression or meeting lots of new people, you’re more likely to feel worn out afterward. ___19___. So, you can try reducing the exhaustion from socializing by seeking interactions that make you feel comfortable, avoiding too many new people at once, or taking breaks during long conversations. Additionally, if you spend a lot of time hiding your true feelings during social events, you might be more likely to experience emotional exhaustion or burnout. For example, “service with a smile” jobs could make servers more tired. Similarly, caregivers who can’t express their grief or fear may feel emotionally spent outside of work. ___20___. This can help lessen inner struggles and conflicts. A. Conflict and complaints also take more energy B Everyone will feel tired after a lot of socializing C. But does that mean extroverts never get tired of socializing D. However, introverts may never reach this point of exhaustion E. Is this why extroverts are always more successful in social situations F. To manage this, it’s vital to make time to share your emotions and accept them as real G. Research has found that certain social interactions are more exhausting than others 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面的短文，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。 Dress shopping for my thirty-year high school reunion had become very frustrating because I’d gained weight over the years. How could I attend the reunion looking like this? I felt embarrassed and ashamed. I finally ___21___ on a simple black dress, one size bigger, so it would be _____22_____ and cover my body. That evening I tried on the dress again in front of the mirror at home. The dress looked ___23___! Just then, my husband and son walked in. “Mom, what are you wearing?” My son giggled. “That dress is too big!” My husband ____24____. I looked at my ____25____ once more; I looked like I was wearing a sack. I don’t know what came over me, but I started to laugh ____26____ happy tears fell. It must have been ____27____ because we all stood there roaring with ____28____. I ____29____ the dress the next day and I bought a red, _____30_____ dress! This time when I stood in front of the mirror, I couldn’t believe it — I loved what I saw. “Wow, you’re beautiful!” my husband said, when I _____31_____ around to show him. On the day of the reunion I was _____32_____. I timidly walked into the venue. Just then, one of my friends ran over to hug me. “You look amazing with that cute dress!” she said, excited. That evening I talked, laughed and danced the night away. That was a turning point for me. Since then, I have learned to embrace my body _____33_____ hiding it. I realized later that those dresses I _____34_____ didn’t look bad on my body; it was my lack of ____35____ that made them look bad. My reflection in the mirror was the reflection of my lack of security. 21. A. settled B. worked C. insisted D. took 22. A. straight B. shabby C. loose D. delicate 23. A. amazing B. strange C. elegant D. horrible 24. A. agreed B. argued C. answered D. expected 25. A. mirror B. reflection C. shadow D. size 26. A. when B. unless C. until D. though 27. A. worthwhile B. ambitious C. infectious D. familiar 28. A. anger B. approval C. surprise D. laughter 29. A. returned B. withdrew C. ordered D. delivered 30. A. bright-looking B. long-lasting C. fast-updating D. well-fitting 31. A. wandered B. spun C. looked D. sat 32. A. pleased B. nervous C. upset D. frustrated 33. A. instead of B. apart from C. regardless of D. other than 34. A. tried on B. came across C. give away D. turned down 35. A. discipline B. determination C. attention D. confidence 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。 On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Chinese novelist Chiung Yao passed away. Chiung Yao, or Qiong Yao, whose real name is Chen Zhe, was born in 1938 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. She moved to Taiwan Province with her parents in 1949 and lived there until her death. ____36____ (know) as one of the most famous romance novelists, Qiong Yao wrote in her lifetime more than sixty romance novels over 50 of ____37____ were adapted into hit films and TV shows, My Fair Princess and Fantasies Behind the Pearly Curtain ____38____ (include). Her pen name, Qiong Yao, became a cultural icon of her time. In 1962, Qiong Yao’s first novel Outside the Window was published, followed by The Deep Garden and Courtyard (1969) ____39____ the short story collection Six Dreams (1964), which made her rise ____40____ fame. By 1985, many of her works ____41____ (turn) into movies and TV series. Shows like Plum Blossom Branding (adapted from Plum Blossom Branding, 1993) and Romance in the Rain (adapted from Fire and Rain, 1963) made Qiong Yao ____42____ household name. From the 1990s to the 2000s, ____43____ (she) novels and TV series were often buzzwords (时髦术语). Qiong Yao has influenced several generations of Chinese people. Chen Wei, a retired manager from Beijing, recalls that novels like My Fair Princess and Fire and Rain were ____44____ (huge) popular when she was young. “I remember borrowing Fire and Rain and keeping it for a long time,” she says. “Her books and movies hold so many people’s _____45_____ (memory).” 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 （满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是校英语话剧社社长李华，原定于下周举行的英语话剧表演赛因故推迟，请给担任评委的外教Katherine写封邮件，内容包括： 1.表示歉意； 2.推迟原因； 3.后续调整。 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。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The Angel Who Rang the Doorbell As the Christmas holidays drew near, we anticipated the arrival of numerous gifts. When the doorbell rang, I expected a package containing online orders, but instead found a beautiful calico kitten at my doorstep, gazing up with intelligent eyes. How had she rung the bell? We had just moved into an old country house in Germany, filled with mysterious tunnels and rooms, and I suspected our new neighbors might be playing a trick. Anyway, the little kitten quickly became part of our family. My husband dubbed (起绰号) her our little angel, and Angelica she became. She was a calm presence, fitting into our home as if she’d always been there. She was more like a puppy than a kitten, always by my side, and we enjoyed exploring the house’s secrets together. One day, when my husband was at work, I decided to explore an underground stone vault, an old root cellar (地窖) I’d been eager to see, and I took Angelica as my companion as usual. Armed with a flashlight and my cellphone in my pocket, I descended a rickety ladder (摇晃的楼梯) into the darkness. I don’t remember what happened but I woke up with a splitting headache and pieces of the rotting, broken ladder lying around me on the stone cellar floor. My flashlight was shattered, as were my eyeglasses. My arm was throbbing. The only light I could see was a square of daylight that outlined the hatch (地窖门口) above. Squinting, I could also make out a fuzzy, round object that began squeaking at me. It turned out to be Angelica, who was looking down at me from above. Thank goodness, she hadn’t fallen into the cellar. I was in a dilemma. There was no way I could pull myself out of this deep cellar, especially with a possibly broken arm. With the ladder in pieces, I could never get high enough to make it through the hatch. I suddenly remembered that I had brought my cell phone with me. Luckily, the phone was alright in my pocket. However, it wasn’t getting any signal down in this cellar. How could I get out of the cellar? Angelica was my last hope. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Soon, I heard her squawk (高声尖叫) and heavy footsteps approaching. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟测试(五) 英语 本试卷共 8 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己所在的市(县、区)、学校、班级、姓名、考场号、座位号和考生号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在每张答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答.案。答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先画掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 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. C 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 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. C 17. B 18. G 19. A 20. F 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面的短文，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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. D 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. Known 37. which 38. included 39 and 40. to 41. had been turned 42. a 43. her 44. hugely 45. memories 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 （满分 15 分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Katherine How are things going with you these days? I’m sorry to tell you that the English drama competition scheduled to be held next week has been postponed for some reason. Today the school announces that there are some security problems in the auditorium, where the competition is supposed to be held, so the place will be locked for repair. The greatest influence on us is that the competition this year has been postponed to next month. And we will rearrange the competition and inform you in time. I hope it would be convenient for you to be our judge then. Looking forward to your early reply Yours, Li Hua 第二节 （满分 25 分） 【47题答案】 【答案】范文 Angelica was my last hope. I whispered to her, “Angelica, you have to go find help. Run as fast as you can to the house and bark or make some noise to alert someone.” She seemed to understand, her eyes wide and focused. With a final, concerned look, she turned and dashed off into the darkness, disappearing from sight. I sat there, praying she would make it and that someone would hear her. Minutes felt like hours as I waited in the cold, damp cellar. Soon, I heard her squawk and heavy footsteps approaching. My heart raced with hope. The footsteps grew louder, and soon I saw a beam of light cut through the darkness as the hatch was pried open. My neighbor’s face appeared, followed by strong hands that lifted me out of the cellar. He had been working in the garden when Angelica’s appearance drew his attention. She had led him straight to me, as if to say, “I did it!” I hugged Angelica tightly, tears of gratitude streaming down my face. She had truly been my angel, ringing the doorbell of hope in my time of need. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$