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2024-2025学年度下学期广东省三校二月第一次模拟考试 高三年级英语 试题 参加学校：诺德安达学校、金石实验中学、英广实验学校 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，请2B用铅笔把答题卡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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Top 4 Hidden Gems of Urban Green Spaces Central City Greenway Park, Metropolis This urban oasis stretches through the heart of the city, providing a green corridor for both residents and visitors. The park features a network of walking and cycling paths that weave through lush gardens and serene ponds. One of the most popular activities here is the guided nature walk, where visitors can learn about the diverse plant and bird species that thrive in this urban environment. For those looking for a more relaxing experience, there are plenty of spots to sit and enjoy a picnic, or simply unwind with a good book under the shade of the trees. Historic Downtown Plaza Park, Urbanville This park is a treasure trove of history and culture, located in the heart of the city’s historic district. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian-era buildings that line the plaza, many of which now house museums and art galleries. The park also hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, theater performances, and art festivals. One of the highlights is the weekly farmers’ market, where local vendors sell fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and delicious street food. Urban Riverfront Park, Riverside City This park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban charm along the riverfront. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the river while walking along the waterfront promenade, or take a leisurely boat tour to see the city from a different perspective. The park also features a series of outdoor fitness stations, perfect for those who want to stay active. In addition, there are several playgrounds and interactive water features that make it a great place for families with children. During the summer months, the park hosts a series of free outdoor movie nights, adding to its vibrant atmosphere. Skyline Park, Uptown City This urban park is located on a hilltop, providing breathtaking views of the city skyline. It is an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts and those who simply want to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The park features a series of terraced gardens, each with its own unique design and plantings. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of recreational activities, such as yoga classes, outdoor chess games, and even stargazing events hosted by local astronomy clubs. The park’s location also makes it a convenient meeting point for city-wide events and celebrations. 1. What is a unique feature of the Urban Riverfront Park in Riverside City? A. It offers guided nature walks through lush gardens. B. It hosts a weekly farmers’ market with local produce. C. It features a series of outdoor fitness stations and interactive water features. D. It provides a panoramic view of the city skyline. 2. Which park is best known for its cultural events and Victorian-era architecture? A. Central City Greenway Park in Metropolis. B. Historic Downtown Plaza Park in Urbanville. C. Urban Riverfront Park in Riverside City. D. Skyline Park in Uptown City. 3. What activity is NOT mentioned as available at Skyline Park in Uptown City? A. Yoga classes. B. Outdoor chess games. C. Stargazing events. D. Guided nature walks. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四座城市的城市绿地宝藏公园，包括各公园的特色和可供开展的活动。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Urban Riverfront Park, Riverside City部分中“The park also features a series of outdoor fitness stations, perfect for those who want to stay active. In addition, there are several playgrounds and interactive water features that make it a great place for families with children. (该公园还设有一系列户外健身站，非常适合那些想要保持活力的人。此外，还有几个游乐场和互动水景，这使得它成为有孩子的家庭的好去处。)”可知，滨河城市的城市河滨公园的独特之处是它以一系列户外健身站和互动水景为特色，而其它公园没有这些设施。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Historic Downtown Plaza Park, Urbanville部分中“This park is a treasure trove of history and culture, located in the heart of the city’s historic district. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian-era buildings that line the plaza, many of which now house museums and art galleries. The park also hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year (这个公园是历史和文化的宝库，位于城市历史街区的中心。游客可以探索广场两旁保存完好的维多利亚时代建筑，其中许多现在都开设了博物馆和艺术画廊。该公园全年还举办各种文化活动。)”可知，乌尔班维尔的历史悠久的市中心广场公园以其文化活动和维多利亚时代的建筑而闻名。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Skyline Park, Uptown City部分中“Visitors can also enjoy a variety of recreational activities, such as yoga classes, outdoor chess games, and even stargazing events hosted by local astronomy clubs. (游客还可以享受各种娱乐活动，如瑜伽课程、户外象棋游戏，甚至还有当地天文俱乐部举办的观星活动。)”可知，瑜伽课程、户外象棋游戏和观星活动在天际线公园都有提及，而导览自然游未提及。故选D项。 B The woolly mammoth is one of the most iconic animals of the prehistoric era, yet it remains shrouded in mystery. Often depicted as slow, clumsy, and ill-suited to its environment, a new wave of research is challenging these long-held assumptions. The woolly mammoth, a massive herbivore with long, curved tusks, roamed the icy landscapes of Eurasia and North America during the Ice Age. These colossal creatures stood up to 11 feet tall and weighed as much as 6 tons, making them larger than modern elephants. They subsisted on a diet of grasses, shrubs, and other vegetation, using their tusks to dig through snow and ice to reach food. Due to the scarcity of well-preserved mammoth remains, scientists have had limited opportunities to study these ancient beasts. However, recent advancements in paleontology and genetics have allowed researchers to piece together a more accurate picture of their lives. By analyzing ancient DNA and fossilized footprints, scientists have discovered that woolly mammoths were far more agile and adaptable than previously thought. One of the most significant findings is that woolly mammoths had strong, flexible tendons in their legs, which enabled them to move swiftly across the frozen terrain. Fossil evidence also suggests that they lived in complex social groups, similar to modern elephants, and had highly developed survival strategies to endure the harsh Ice Age conditions. Woolly mammoths went extinct around 4,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and human hunting. However, their extinction was not due to a lack of intelligence or adaptability. In fact, recent studies indicate that they were highly intelligent animals with strong problem-solving abilities. The ongoing research into woolly mammoths is part of a broader effort to understand the ecology and behavior of extinct species. ‌“We are on the brink of uncovering the true nature of these magnificent creatures,” said Dr. Elena Ivanova, a leading paleontologist. ‌“The woolly mammoth was not just a relic of the past, but a highly evolved and resilient animal that thrived for thousands of years.” As scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of the woolly mammoth, we are gaining a deeper appreciation for this ancient giant and its place in the history of our planet. 4. What was the traditional view of the woolly mammoth? A. It was a slow, clumsy, and ill-suited animal to its environment. B. It was highly intelligent and adaptable. C. It was smaller than modern elephants. D. It was a solitary animal with no social structure. 5. How have researchers gained new insights into the woolly mammoth? A. By studying well-preserved mammoth remains found in large quantities. B. By analyzing ancient DNA and fossilized footprints. C. By observing the behavior of modern elephants. D. By using computer simulations to model their behavior. 6. What can be inferred about the woolly mammoth’s extinction from the article? A. It was primarily due to its inability to adapt to changing climates. B. It was a result of both climate change and human hunting. C. It was caused by a sudden and catastrophic event. D. It was mainly due to competition with other prehistoric animals. 7. What does the underlined phrase ‌“on the brink of uncovering” mean in the context of the article? A. Just beginning to understand. B. Almost completely solved. C. Facing a major challenge. D. Reaching a critical point. 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了史前动物猛犸象，挑战了人们对它的传统看法，讲述了研究新发现，还提及了其灭绝原因及研究意义。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Often depicted as slow, clumsy, and ill suited to its environment, a new wave of research is challenging these long held assumptions.(猛犸象经常被描绘成行动迟缓、笨拙且不适应环境的动物，而新一轮的研究正在挑战这些长期以来的假设)”可知，传统观点认为猛犸象是行动缓慢、笨拙且不适应环境的动物。故选A项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“However, recent advancements in paleontology and genetics have allowed researchers to piece together a more accurate picture of their lives. By analyzing ancient DNA and fossilized footprints, scientists have discovered that woolly mammoths were far more agile and adaptable than previously thought.(然而，古生物学和遗传学的最新进展让研究人员能够更准确地拼凑出它们的生活画面。通过分析古代DNA和化石脚印，科学家发现猛犸象比以前认为的要敏捷和适应能力强得多)”可知，研究人员通过分析古代DNA和化石脚印获得了关于猛犸象的新见解。故选B项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Woolly mammoths went extinct around 4,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and human hunting.(猛犸象大约在4000年前灭绝，可能是气候变化和人类狩猎共同作用的结果)”可知，猛犸象的灭绝是气候变化和人类狩猎共同导致的。故选B项。 【7题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段中“The ongoing research into woolly mammoths is part of a broader effort to understand the ecology and behavior of extinct species.(正在进行的对长毛猛犸象的研究是了解灭绝物种的生态和行为的更广泛努力的一部分)”和划线词后“...the true nature of these magnificent creatures(……这些伟大生物的真实本性)”可知，对长毛猛犸象的研究正在进行中，所以我们才刚刚开始了解它的真实本性，故划线词“on the brink of uncovering”的意思是“刚开始去了解”，与“Just beginning to understand”意思一致。故选A项。 C The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air as I opened my lunch box to see what my mom had prepared for me. On any other day I would have eagerly dug into my mom’s homemade bread - a family recipe that I often enjoyed at home. But not today, the day a kind classmate had invited me, the new student, to join her friends for lunch. As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of previous school lunches came flooding back. I remembered feeling self-conscious as my friends would make faces when I brought homemade bread. I had once insisted that my mom pack ‌“regular” lunches like store-bought sandwiches, and she had reluctantly agreed. From then on, my lunches were filled with typical school fare. However, that day, she had packed a loaf of freshly baked bread from the night before. As soon as I reached the new lunch table, I tried to hide my lunch box under my seat. I sat quietly, hoping not to draw attention to myself when Emily, a new friend, asked where my food was. ‌“I’m not really hungry,” I replied in a hesitant voice. But Emily had already seen me with my lunch, so she said, ‌“Then, I’ll try it!” I didn’t want to be rude, so I reluctantly pulled out my lunch box. I braced myself for their reactions, expecting them to turn up their noses. But to my surprise, Emily took a small piece of bread and took a bite. My new friends were amazed at how delicious it was. They hadn’t expected homemade bread to taste so good. I felt a wave of pride and gratitude wash over me. When I got home that afternoon, my mom noticed the empty bread container. She hesitated before asking, ‌“How was the food?” I paused for a moment, then replied, ‌“It was perfect, Mom. If possible, can I still have your homemade bread for lunch tomorrow?” 8. What does the underlined word ‌“reluctantly” mean in paragraph two? A. Willingly. B. Hesitantly. C. Enthusiastically. D. Angrily. 9 Why did the author try to hide her lunch box under her seat at the new lunch table? A. She didn’t want to share her food with others. B. She was afraid her friends would make fun of her homemade bread. C. She didn’t feel hungry and wanted to avoid eating. D. She was embarrassed because she had forgotten her lunch. 10. How did the author feel after her new friends tasted the homemade bread? A. Surprised and embarrassed. B. Reluctant and unexpected. C. Proud and grateful. D. Rude and hesitant. 11. What can we infer from the passage? A. The author will continue to enjoy her mom’s homemade bread for lunch. B. Emily was trying to embarrass the author by asking about her food. C The mother always packed leftovers from dinner for her child. D. The author expected Emily to dislike the homemade bread. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者原本因怕同学嘲笑妈妈做的自制面包而抵触，后来新同学品尝后赞不绝口，作者决定继续享受妈妈做的面包。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“On any other day, I would have eagerly dug into my mom’s homemade bread - a family recipe that I often enjoyed at home. (在其他任何一天，我都会迫不及待地啃着妈妈自制的面包——这是我经常在家里享用的家庭食谱。)”可知，作者之前一直是吃妈妈自制的面包，并且非常喜欢。结合划线词所在句“I had once insisted that my mom pack ‌‘regular’ lunches like store bought sandwiches, and she had reluctantly agreed. (我曾经坚持让妈妈给我准备像商店买的三明治那样的“普通”午餐，她reluctantly地同意了。)”中“insisted”可推知，对于作者突然提出要“商店买的三明治”的要求，习惯了给孩子自制面包的妈妈是不情愿的，在作者的坚持下才勉强同意。由此推知，reluctantly的意思应是“不情愿地、犹豫地”，与B项“Hesitantly”同义。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I remembered feeling self conscious as my friends would make faces when I brought homemade bread. (我记得当我带自制面包时，朋友们会做鬼脸，我会感到很不自在。)”和第三段“As soon as I reached the new lunch table, I tried to hide my lunch box under my seat. (我一到新的午餐桌旁，就试图把我的午餐盒藏在座位下面。)”可知，作者藏午餐盒是怕朋友嘲笑她的自制面包。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“I felt a wave of pride and gratitude wash over me. (我感到一阵自豪和感激涌上心头。)”可知，新朋友品尝自制面包后，作者感到自豪和感激。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“  I paused for a moment, then replied, ‌“It was perfect, Mom. If possible, can I still have your homemade bread for lunch tomorrow?” (我停了一下，然后回答说：‘妈妈，这太棒了。如果可以的话，明天午餐我还能吃你做的自制面包吗?’)”可推断出，作者将继续享用妈妈做的自制面包当午餐。故选A项。 D AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique ‌“listening styles.” This advancement in the field of ‌“audiometric” analysis could revolutionize how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more personalized and enjoyable. However, there are also concerns that such systems could potentially track users’ listening habits in ways that compromise privacy. Music recommendation algorithms, such as those used by Spotify and Apple Music, have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t capture the nuances of individual listening behavior. To better understand and cater to individual preferences, researchers need to analyze each user’s unique listening patterns. To develop and train their AI, the researchers collected data from over 50 million listening sessions and fed it into a neural network. They tested the system by seeing how well it could distinguish between different users’ listening habits. The system was given 100 listening sessions from each of about 3,000 known users and 100 new sessions from an unknown user. The AI looked for the best match and identified the unknown user 86% of the time, according to a study presented at the International Conference on Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR). ‌“We were quite surprised by the accuracy,” says Alex Johnson, a doctoral student in Carter’s lab and the lead author of the study. A non-AI method was only 28% accurate. ‌“The work is really innovative,” says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher at Google. ‌“Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms.” The researchers are aware of the privacy implications of their system, which could potentially identify users based on their listening habits. In theory, similar systems could also analyze other behaviors, such as the types of podcasts people listen to or the timing of their music consumption. ISMIR organizers found the study technically impressive but ethically questionable, and accepted it on the condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks. Carter says they have decided, for now, not to release the software publicly. 12. What advance in AI technology is described in the article? A. It can recognize different human chess players. B. It can create personalized playlists based on unique listening styles. C. It can identify different people’s handwriting. D. It can track people’s unacceptable online behavior. 13. Why is the new AI system considered innovative according to Dr. Sarah Kim? A. It can recognize patterns in music preferences more accurately than existing algorithms. B. It uses a one-size-fits-all approach to suggest new songs. C. It can analyze the types of podcasts people listen to. D. It can identify users based on their listening habits with high accuracy. 14. What is the main concern regarding the new AI system described in the article? A. Its ability to create highly personalized playlists. B. Its potential to compromise user privacy by tracking listening habits. C. Its limited accuracy compared to non-AI methods. D. Its inability to distinguish between different users’ listening habits. 15. What is the attitude of the ISMIR organizers toward the study on the new AI system? A. Favorable. B. Disappointed. C. Careful. D. Uninterested. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新的人工智能系统，它能分析人们的音乐聆听风格创建个性化歌单，但也存在隐私风险，研究人员暂不公开该软件。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique ‘listening styles.’ This advancement in the field of ‌’audiometric’ analysis could revolutionize how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more personalized and enjoyable.(人工智能技术早就能够识别音乐偏好的模式，并创建个性化的播放列表。现在，一种新的人工智能系统更进一步，它通过分析人们听音乐的方式，识别出他们独特的‘聆听风格’。这种‘听力测量’分析领域的进步可能会彻底改变音乐流媒体服务为个人用户定制播放列表的方式，使它们更加个性化和令人愉悦)”可知，这项人工智能技术的进步是它能基于独特的聆听风格创建个性化歌单。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Music recommendation algorithms, such as those used by Spotify and Apple Music, have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one size fits all approach that doesn’t capture the nuances of individual listening behavior.(音乐推荐算法，如Spotify和Apple Music使用的算法，在推荐新歌和新艺术家方面非常有效。但音乐与技术大学的音乐数据科学家Emily Carter博士指出，这些算法通常采用一刀切的方法，无法捕捉到个人聆听行为的细微差别)”以及第四段中“‘The work is really innovative,’ says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher at Google. ‌‘Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms.’(谷歌的音乐研究员Sarah Kim博士说：‘这项工作真的很有创新性。个性化的音乐体验可以改变我们与音乐平台的互动方式。’)”可知，现有的算法采用一刀切的方式，不能很好地捕捉个人聆听行为的细微差别，而新的人工智能系统能更准确地识别音乐偏好模式，所以被认为有创新性。故选A项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, there are also concerns that such systems could potentially track users’ listening habits in ways that compromise privacy.(然而，也有人担心，这样的系统可能会以侵犯隐私的方式追踪用户的聆听习惯)”可知，关于这项新AI系统的主要担忧是它可能通过追踪聆听习惯侵犯用户隐私。故选B项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“ISMIR organizers found the study technically impressive but ethically questionable, and accepted it on the condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks.(ISMIR的组织者认为这项研究在技术上令人印象深刻，但在伦理上存在问题，并在研究人员详细说明隐私风险的条件下接受了这项研究)”可知，ISMIR组织者既认可技术方面又关注伦理问题，还要求研究人员说明隐私风险，由此可推断他们的态度是谨慎的。故选C项。 二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 The Power of Thinking Differently Just in the past few weeks, my wife has become the supporter of the concept of zero-waste living. Zero-waste is obviously about changing behaviors to produce less waste. But as my wife shared with me all the inventive ways people are getting around using plastic or reusing clothes or controlling the desire to accrue (积累) things we don’t really need, I realized that, zero-waste starts with something else. ___16___ And in many ways, the first step, which is simply being willing to do something differently, can be the hardest step of all. This came to mind as I read a cover story in education. Ostensibly (表面上), it’s about more and more colleges agreeing to drop standardized tests as a required measure of student aptitude (天赋). ___17___ That is always going to be hard. But in recent decades, colleges have realized that the old ways of judging individual value, while not necessarily wrong, were narrow. While they identified one kind of student well, they did not account for a wide range of experiences, skills, and qualities that were no less important to achievement and success. ___18___ The tests weren’t good enough. Schools could do better. So what has happened? Schools are increasingly consenting to think differently about admissions. They have resolved to do the best they can to see the whole individual. ___19___ Some think dropping mandatory standardized tests is a mistake. However, once the first step is taken, the onward pull of reason and morality speed progress. At a time when there appears to be so much confusion in the world, it is possible to look out and instead see something else: the world struggling with the perpetual (长久的) task of consenting to new ideas. Politics today show how easily we can become stuck in the mentally familiar. ___20___ That can be an admissions officer wanting to be more thoughtful in extending the benefits that her school offers Or it can be a zero-waste blogger asking us all to think differently about how we contribute to greater balance in the world. The only constant is the universal need for progress, and that will never leave us where it found us. A. It starts with consenting (同意) to change thought. B. Undoubtedly there have been missteps along the way. C. In short, they left a lot of amazing people out and didn’t even know it. D. But at its heart, it reveals something more fundamental: how we judge individual value. E. They offer the most challenging academic programs and ensure every student’s physical and mental health. F. The world, on the other hand, is constantly demanding that we be kinder and more connected and think ever larger. G. Many universities known to be highly selective in their admissions policies received more applicants than usual. 【答案】16. A 17. D 18. C 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。本文讲述了不同思维方式的力量，通过零浪费生活和大学录取标准的变化来阐述这一主题。 【16题详解】 上文“But as my wife shared with me all the inventive ways people are getting around using plastic or reusing clothes or controlling the desire to accrue things we don’t really need, I realized that, zero-waste starts with something else.(但当我妻子和我分享人们想出的各种方法来避免使用塑料、重复使用衣服或控制购买我们并不真正需要的东西的欲望时，我意识到，零浪费始于其他的东西。)”说明“零浪费”不仅仅是一种行为上的改变，其背后有更深的含义。下文“And in many ways, the first step, which is simply being willing to do something differently, can be the hardest step of all.(在很多方面，第一步，也就是愿意以不同的方式做事，可能是最难的一步。)”强调了改变思想或思维方式的重要性，这是实现零浪费的第一步，也是最难的一步。选项A“它始于同意改变思想”符合语境，起到了承上启下的作用。故选A。 【17题详解】 上文“Ostensibly, it’s about more and more colleges agreeing to drop standardized tests as a required measure of student aptitude.(表面上，这是关于越来越多的大学同意放弃将标准化考试作为学生能力的必要衡量标准。)”介绍了越来越多的大学同意放弃将标准化考试作为学生能力的必要衡量标准这一现象。空处需要解释这一变化背后的更深层次原因。选项D“但在其核心，它揭示了更根本的东西：我们如何判断个人价值”符合语境，揭示了这一变化背后的核心问题，即我们如何判断个人价值。故选D。 【18题详解】 上文“While they identified one kind of student well, they did not account for a wide range of experiences, skills, and qualities that were no less important to achievement and success.(虽然他们很好地识别出了一种类型的学生，但他们并没有考虑到一系列对成就和成功同样重要的经验、技能和品质。)”指出了过去判断学生价值的方式的局限性。选项C“简而言之，他们错过了很多优秀的人，甚至都不知道”符合语境，进一步说明了这种局限性导致的后果，即很多优秀的人被忽视。故选C。 【19题详解】 上文“They have resolved to do the best they can to see the whole individual.(他们决心尽自己所能看到学生的全貌。)”说明了学校在录取学生时，不再仅仅看重标准化考试的成绩，而是更注重学生的全面素质。选项G“许多以录取政策高度选择性而闻名的大学收到了比往常更多的申请者”符合语境，可能是因为学校改变了录取标准，吸引了更多不同类型的申请者。下文“Some think dropping mandatory standardized tests is a mistake.(有些人认为取消强制性标准化考试是个错误。)”中的“dropping mandatory standardized tests”与选项G中的“highly selective in their admissions policies”相呼应，进一步说明了学校录取政策的变化。故选G。 【20题详解】 下文“That can be an admissions officer wanting to be more thoughtful in extending the benefits that her school offers. Or it can be a zero-waste blogger asking us all to think differently about how we contribute to greater balance in the world.(这可能是一位招生官想要更有思考地扩展她所在学校提供的福利。或者可能是一位零浪费博主要求我们所有人以不同的方式思考我们如何为世界更大的平衡做出贡献。)”中的“thinking differently”与选项F中的“think ever larger”相呼应，进一步说明了我们需要改变思维方式，以更广阔的视野来看待问题。选项F“另一方面，世界不断地要求我们更加善良、更加团结，思考得更广泛”符合语境。故选F。 三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 Elizabeth Wilkins and her husband needed good news after they lost nearly all their belongings. Their house fell into a river swollen by a glacial-outburst flood and their cat, Leo, went ____21____. On Aug 5, the river flooding ____22____ the community when they were away on the mountain biking trip. Several homes were destroyed or partially destroyed. None of the ____23____ was as notable as that of their house, with video of this widely shared online. The couple ____24____ to the site of the house three days later to sort out new living arrangements and search for Leo, with the ____25____ of having an encounter with their beloved cat again. Wilkins was holding onto the belief that if any animal would ____26____ the house falling into the river, it would be Leo, the couple’s black and white cat who shows no ____27____ of bears. They called out Leo’s name and left food for him in the coop (笼子). By then, it seemed like everyone in the ____28____ was looking for him. There were plenty of ____29____ of Leo, but it appeared that there were just many black-and-white _____30_____ cats in the neighbourhood. Eventually her faith _____31_____ 26 days after the flood when a photo of Leo was posted to the Facebook page. She _____32_____ to meet Leo. When Leo did turn up, he appeared to be a little thinner, but otherwise _____33_____ fine. ‌“It’s _____34_____ to have him back and it’s nice to have some good news,” she said. And just like Leo, some of their other _____35_____ are finding their way back to them, but not in as good of condition as the cat. 21. A. injured B. sinking C. missing D. hungry 22. A. struck B. followed C. warned D. passed 23. A. villages B. eruption C. houses D. damage 24. A. headed B. returned C. moved D. advanced 25. A. truth B. memory C. hope D. secret 26. A. leave B. prevent C. escape D. survive 27. A. fear B. pity C. admiration D. understanding 28. A. house B. country C. community D. mountain 29. A. tracks B. stories C. videos D. sightings 30. A. unhealthy B. unhoused C. unexpected D. unknown 31. A. fell off B. worked out C. paid off D. wore out 32. A. rushed B. wandered C. slid D. jumped 33. A. hardly B. totally C. partially D. especially 34. A. annoying B. amazing C. interesting D. confusing 35. A. bikes B. pets C. facilities D. belongings 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Elizabeth Wilkins夫妇因冰川爆发洪水失去房子和几乎所有财物，猫咪Leo失踪，26天后Leo被找到，他们还找回了一些财物。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们的房子因冰川爆发洪水被冲进河里，他们的猫Leo失踪了。A. injured受伤的；B. sinking下沉的；C. missing失踪的；D. hungry饥饿的。根据后文“The couple ____ to the site of the house three days later to sort out new living arrangements and search for Leo”可知，猫不见了，是失踪状态。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：8月5日，他们去山地骑行时，河水泛滥袭击了社区。A. struck袭击；B. followed跟随；C. warned警告；D. passed经过。根据前文“the river flooding”以及后文“Several homes were destroyed or partially destroyed.”可知，洪水袭击了社区。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有任何损失像他们家房子的损失那样引人注目，关于这一情况的视频在网上广泛流传。A. villages村庄；B. eruption爆发；C. houses房子；D. damage损失。根据前文“Several homes were destroyed or partially destroyed.”可知，这里说的是房子被破坏带来的损失。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：三天后，这对夫妇回到房子所在地，安排新的居住事宜并寻找Leo，希望能再次见到他们心爱的猫。A. headed前往；B. returned返回；C. moved移动；D. advanced前进。根据后文“to the site of the house three days later to sort out new living arrangements and search for Leo”可知，洪水三天过后，他们回到房子那里。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：三天后，这对夫妇回到房子所在地，安排新的居住事宜并寻找Leo，希望能再次见到他们心爱的猫。A. truth真相；B. memory记忆；C. hope希望；D. secret秘密。根据后文“having an encounter with their beloved cat again”可知，他们是怀着再次见到猫的希望去的。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Wilkins坚信，如果有动物能在房子掉进河里后幸存下来，那一定是Leo，这只黑白相间的猫不怕熊。A. leave离开；B. prevent阻止；C. escape逃离；D. survive幸存。根据前文可知，Elizabeth Wilkins夫妇回到房子所在地寻找Leo，结合后文“it would be Leo”可推知，他们相信Leo会幸存下来。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Wilkins坚信，如果有动物能在房子掉进河里后幸存下来，那一定是Leo，这只黑白相间的猫不怕熊。A. fear害怕；B. pity怜悯；C. admiration钦佩；D. understanding理解。根据前文“Wilkins was holding onto the belief that if any animal would ____ the house falling into the river, it would be Leo”可知，Elizabeth Wilkins夫妇认为Leo能在洪水中幸存下来，说明Leo很厉害，甚至不害怕熊。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：到那时，似乎社区里的每个人都在找它。A. house房子；B. country国家；C. community社区；D. mountain山。根据前文“the river flooding ____ the community”可知，洪水袭击的是社区，所以是社区里的人都在帮助他们找猫。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有很多人声称看到了Leo，但似乎附近有很多黑白相间的流浪猫。A. tracks踪迹；B. stories故事；C. videos视频；D. sightings看见，目睹。根据后文“it appeared that there were just many black and white 10 cats in the neighbourhood”可知，很多人说看到了Leo，但可能看错了。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有很多人声称看到了Leo，但似乎附近有很多黑白相间的流浪猫。A. unhealthy不健康的；B. unhoused无家可归的；C. unexpected意外的；D. unknown未知的。结合前文房子被洪水冲毁以及很多人误把其他猫当成Leo可推知，附近有很多无家可归的猫。故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：最终，洪水过后26天，当一张Leo的照片被发布到Facebook页面上时，她的坚持得到了回报。A. fell off掉落；B. worked out解决，算出；C. paid off得到回报；D. wore out磨损，疲惫。根据后文“a photo of Leo was posted to the Facebook page”和“She ____ to meet Leo. When Leo did turn up”可知，她一直希望找到猫，现在猫找到了，她的坚持有了回报。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她急忙去见Leo。A. rushed急忙，冲；B. wandered徘徊；C. slid滑动；D. jumped跳跃。根据前文她一直希望找到猫，现在知道猫的消息了，肯定是急忙去见它。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当Leo出现时，它看起来瘦了一点，但其他方面完全没事。A. hardly几乎不；B. totally完全地；C. partially部分地；D. especially特别地。根据前文“a little thinner, but otherwise”可知，除了瘦一点，其他方面都很好。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“能让它回来真是太神奇了，能有一些好消息真好，”她说。A. annoying烦人的；B. amazing神奇的，令人惊奇的；C. interesting有趣的；D. confusing令人困惑的。根据前文可知，猫在房子掉进河里后失踪，26天后又回来了，这是很神奇的事。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：就像Leo一样，他们的其他一些财物也正在回到他们身边，但状况不如猫好。A. bikes自行车；B. pets宠物；C. facilities设施；D. belongings财物。根据前文“they lost nearly all their belongings”可知，这里说的是他们的财物在逐渐找回。故选D项。 四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 阅读下列短文, 根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 A Davyon Johnson, an 11-year-old boy, was honored by his community after saving two lives in one day. On Dec.9, a choking student tripped into the classroom ___36___ Davyon was. Davyon did the Heimlich immediately and saved him. Hours later, on his way home, Davyon spotted a house on fire. Everybody ___37___ (run) out except for an elderly lady. As the woman struggled ___38___ (move) using her walker, Davyon raced up the steps and helped her escape the burning building. B Cats are second only to dogs as the most common pets in the world. ___39___ (compare) with dogs, cats might seem cold, but they can form strong emotional bonds with their owners.Studies have shown that cat-owning seniors often exhibit lower levels of ___40___ (lonely) , anxiety, and depression. ___41___ (own) a cat invites several costs, for food, litter, medications, toys and care. However, cats do not need regular bathing ___42___ they have health problems that make it necessary. C Soil ___43___ (find) nearly everywhere. And it seems unlikely that we would ever lose all the soil on Earth. However ___44___ we may lose is the deep and rich agricultural soil because of over-farming, a lack of plant cover off-season and a collection of salt from watering and fertilization(施肥) . ____45____ proper measures, some experts warn, there could be serious agricultural soil problems before the end of this century. 【答案】36. where 37. was running 38. to move 39. Compared 40. loneliness 41. Owning 42. unless 43. is found 44. what 45. Without 【解析】 【导语】这是三篇不同的文章。第一篇为记叙文，主要讲的是主人公戴维恩·约翰逊因救人和乐于助人受到社区赞扬。第二篇为说明文，主要介绍了养猫的好处以及一些注意事项。第三篇为说明文，主要介绍保护土壤的重要性。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：12月9日，一名快窒息的学生绊倒在戴维恩所在的教室。设空处引导定语从句，从句中不缺主语和宾语，所以使用关系副词，先行词the classroom指地点，所以为关系副词where引导。故填where。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：除了一位老妇人，每个人都跑出去了。此处为谓语动词，根据上文“Davyon spotted a house on fire”可知，这里描述的是过去发生的动作，表示“每个人都在跑”，所以为过去进行时，主语Everybody为第三人称单数，所以为动词三单形式。故填was running。 【38题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：当这名妇女用助行器挣扎着移动时，戴维恩跑上台阶，帮助她逃离了着火的大楼。此处为固定短语struggle to do sth“努力做某事”，所以此处为动词不定式形式。故填to move。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：与狗相比，猫可能看起来很冷漠，但它们可以与主人形成强烈的情感纽带。此处为非谓语动词作状语，compare和逻辑主语cats为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式，位于句首，所以首字母需大写。故填Compared。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：研究表明，养猫的老年人往往表现出较低的孤独、焦虑和抑郁程度。由空前介词of可知，此处为名词形式，和空后的名词anxiety，depression构成并列结构，lonely的名词为loneliness意为“孤独”。故填loneliness。 【41题详解】 考查动名词。句意：养猫需要花很多钱，包括食物、猫砂、药物、玩具和护理。设空处缺少主语成分，此处为动名词短语作句子的主语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Owning。 【42题详解】 考查状语从句。句意：然而，猫不需要定期洗澡，除非它们有健康问题，这是必要的。根据前后句关系可知，此处表示“除非”引导条件状语从句，满足句意要求。故填unless。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：土壤几乎无处不在。此处为谓语动词，该句陈述的是客观事实，所以为一般现在时，主语Soil和find为被动关系，所以为一般现在时的被动语态结构，主语为第三人称单数。故填is found。 【44题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：然而，我们可能失去的是深厚而肥沃的农业土壤，因为过度耕作，缺乏植物覆盖的淡季和收集盐从浇水和施肥。设空处引导主语从句，从句缺少宾语成分，意为“失去的东西”，所以为连接代词what引导。故填what。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：一些专家警告说，如果不采取适当的措施，本世纪末之前可能会出现严重的农业土壤问题。根据句意以及空后proper measures为名词短语可知，此处为介词，结合句意，此处表示“没有”，满足句意要求，所以使用介词without，且位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Without。 五、书面表达：本大题共2小题，共40分。 46. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，还有一个月你们就要参加广东省的高考听说考试了，你的好朋友张明很焦虑，她每次的听说成绩都是19.4分，计入成绩要四舍五入，而她又已经到达瓶颈了，你写封信安慰她。内容包括： （1）安慰； （2）你的建议。 注意：（1）词数100左右； （2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Zhang Min， ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Zhang Min, I know you’re feeling really anxious about the upcoming oral English test. It’s completely normal to feel this way, but remember that you’ve already made great progress. Your score of 19.4 is already very close to perfection, and with a little more effort, you can definitely break through this plateau. Here are a few suggestions that might help. First, try to practice with a native speaker if possible. This will help you get used to different accents and improve your listening skills. Second, focus on specific areas where you think you need improvement, like pronunciation or fluency. You can use online resources or apps to practice these skills. Lastly, don’t forget to relax and take deep breaths before the test. Anxiety can sometimes affect your performance, so staying calm is very important. I believe in you, and I know you can do it. Just keep practicing and stay positive. You’ve got this! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份，给好友张明写信安慰她在高考听说考试前的焦虑情绪，并给出相关建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 焦虑的：anxious → worried/nervous 进步：progress → advancement/improvement 建议：suggestion → proposal/advice 专注于：focus on → concentrate on 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This will help you get used to different accents and improve your listening skills. 拓展句：This will help you get used to different accents and improve your listening skills, which is beneficial to the oral English test. 【点睛】[高分句型1] It’s completely normal to feel this way, but remember that you’ve already made great progress. (运用了that引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] Here are a few suggestions that might help. (运用了完全倒装句和that引导的限定性定语从句) [高分句型3] Anxiety can sometimes affect your performance, so staying calm is very important. (运用了动名词短语作主语) 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。 In the year when her parents determined to go their separate ways, Alice initiated the allocation of a considerable span of her time to the Polka Café, a venue that surfaced as the exclusive location where she could truly immerse herself in rumination, and her mother seemed to manifest no dissent regarding her spending the bulk of the summer there. Antecedent to the commencement of the summer season, two momentous occurrences had materialized. The primary occurrence, without doubt, was the egress of her father from their domestic abode, and the secondary one was the disintegration of her amicable bond with Sarah. Alice was incapable of precisely identifying how their relationship had degenerated to such a deplorable state. They had been involved in a vehement quarrel at school shortly subsequent to her parents’ public announcement of their irrevocable decision to part. On every occasion when her friends questioned the non - appearance of her father, who no longer served as her escort to school each morning, Alice would unfailingly proffer the untruth, “My father is preoccupied with business engagements elsewhere.” She discontinued extending invitations to them for recreational gatherings at her residence and fabricated a plethora of pretexts to evade social interaction with any other individuals. “I am occupied with alternative arrangements,” she would communicate to Sarah. On a particular day, as they were proceeding homeward from school, Sarah accosted Alice in a somewhat irritated intonation, “Alice，what is the underlying issue? Why are you refraining from engaging in dialogue with me?” Alice simulated auditory impairment and persisted in her forward movement，entertaining no inclination to deliberate on the matter with Sarah at that juncture, or with anyone else for that matter. “I am speaking with utter earnestness, Alice. My mother has divulged the pertinent details to me,” Sarah further stated. “I am cognizant of the situation unfolding with your parents.” This disclosure caused Alice to come to an abrupt standstill. In reality, their habitation was in a compact community where confidential matters were notoriously short – lived, yet Alice had cherished a feeble aspiration that the news would remain under wraps for a sufficient duration to enable her to ascertain the appropriate moment to broach the subject herself. She was overcome with feelings of mortification and emotional injury, yearning to reveal the information to Sarah in accordance with her own volition. Consumed by a surge of fury, Alice launched a verbal assault. “How can you have the audacity to assert that you possess any knowledge!” she vehemently exclaimed. “You are an exceedingly despicable friend. I harbor no desire to engage in any form of verbal exchange with you ever again!” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Now it was August, and Alice sat in the Polka Café, lost in thought. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I’m sorry too for having shouted at you,” said Alice. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： Now it was August, and Alice sat in the Polka Café, lost in thought. She had spent most of the summer there, trying to escape the pain of her parents’ separation and the loss of her friendship with Sarah. The café had become her sanctuary, a place where she could be alone with her thoughts. She often found herself staring out the window, watching the world go by, and wishing things could go back to the way they were. But deep down, she knew that things had changed forever, and she had to find a way to move forward. “I’m sorry too for having shouted at you,” said Alice. She finally mustered the courage to reach out to Sarah, who had been her best friend for years. They met at the same café where Alice had spent so much time alone. Sarah looked at her with a mix of sadness and hope. “I didn’t mean to hurt you,” Alice continued, her voice trembling. “I just felt so embarrassed and overwhelmed by everything that was happening. I didn’t know how to handle it.” Sarah nodded, understanding the pain that Alice was going through. “I’m sorry I pushed you,” she said softly. “I just wanted to be there for you, but I didn’t realize how much it hurt you.” They hugged, and for the first time in months, Alice felt a sense of relief and comfort. She knew that healing would take time, but with friends like Sarah by her side, she could face whatever came next. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了Alice在家庭破裂（父母决定离婚）的背景下，选择将大量时间花费在Polka Café这个能让她沉浸思考的地方。在夏季开始之前，她经历了两件大事：父亲的离家和与好友Sarah关系的破裂。Alice对朋友们隐瞒了家庭变故的真相，编造了各种理由来避免社交互动。当Sarah得知并质问Alice时，Alice感到愤怒和羞辱，因为她希望这件事能由她自己来控制何时公开。最终，Alice在愤怒中对Sarah进行了激烈的言辞攻击，并表示不想再与她交流。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“现在是八月，爱丽丝坐在波尔卡咖啡馆里，陷入了沉思。”可知，第一段可描写爱丽丝在咖啡馆思考的内容以及意识到自己必须找到前进的路。 ②由第二段首句内容““我也很抱歉对你大喊大叫，”爱丽丝说。”可知，第二段可描写爱丽丝与莎拉深入交流并最终和好以及爱丽丝的感悟。 2.续写线索：沉思——决定找到出路——道歉——相互谅解——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 改变：change/transform 处理：handle/deal with 拥抱：hug/embrace 意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 尴尬的：embarrassed/awkward 安慰：comfort/consolation 【点睛】[高分句型1] But deep down, she knew that things had changed forever, and she had to find a way to move forward.（运用了that引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] She finally mustered the courage to reach out to Sarah, who had been her best friend for years.（运用了who引导非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024-2025学年度下学期广东省三校二月第一次模拟考试 高三年级英语 试题 参加学校：诺德安达学校、金石实验中学、英广实验学校 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，请2B用铅笔把答题卡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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Top 4 Hidden Gems of Urban Green Spaces Central City Greenway Park, Metropolis This urban oasis stretches through the heart of the city providing a green corridor for both residents and visitors. The park features a network of walking and cycling paths that weave through lush gardens and serene ponds. One of the most popular activities here is the guided nature walk, where visitors can learn about the diverse plant and bird species that thrive in this urban environment. For those looking for a more relaxing experience, there are plenty of spots to sit and enjoy a picnic, or simply unwind with a good book under the shade of the trees. Historic Downtown Plaza Park, Urbanville This park is a treasure trove of history and culture, located in the heart of the city’s historic district. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian-era buildings that line the plaza, many of which now house museums and art galleries. The park also hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, theater performances, and art festivals. One of the highlights is the weekly farmers’ market, where local vendors sell fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and delicious street food. Urban Riverfront Park, Riverside City This park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban charm along the riverfront. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the river while walking along the waterfront promenade, or take a leisurely boat tour to see the city from a different perspective. The park also features a series of outdoor fitness stations, perfect for those who want to stay active. In addition, there are several playgrounds and interactive water features that make it a great place for families with children. During the summer months, the park hosts a series of free outdoor movie nights, adding to its vibrant atmosphere. Skyline Park, Uptown City This urban park is located on a hilltop, providing breathtaking views of the city skyline. It is an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts and those who simply want to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The park features a series of terraced gardens, each with its own unique design and plantings. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of recreational activities, such as yoga classes, outdoor chess games, and even stargazing events hosted by local astronomy clubs. The park’s location also makes it a convenient meeting point for city-wide events and celebrations. 1. What is a unique feature of the Urban Riverfront Park in Riverside City? A. It offers guided nature walks through lush gardens. B. It hosts a weekly farmers’ market with local produce. C. It features a series of outdoor fitness stations and interactive water features. D. It provides a panoramic view of the city skyline. 2. Which park is best known for its cultural events and Victorian-era architecture? A. Central City Greenway Park in Metropolis. B. Historic Downtown Plaza Park in Urbanville. C. Urban Riverfront Park in Riverside City. D Skyline Park in Uptown City. 3. What activity is NOT mentioned as available at Skyline Park in Uptown City? A. Yoga classes. B. Outdoor chess games. C. Stargazing events. D. Guided nature walks. B The woolly mammoth is one of the most iconic animals of the prehistoric era, yet it remains shrouded in mystery. Often depicted as slow, clumsy, and ill-suited to its environment, a new wave of research is challenging these long-held assumptions. The woolly mammoth, a massive herbivore with long, curved tusks, roamed the icy landscapes of Eurasia and North America during the Ice Age. These colossal creatures stood up to 11 feet tall and weighed as much as 6 tons, making them larger than modern elephants. They subsisted on a diet of grasses, shrubs, and other vegetation, using their tusks to dig through snow and ice to reach food. Due to the scarcity of well-preserved mammoth remains, scientists have had limited opportunities to study these ancient beasts. However, recent advancements in paleontology and genetics have allowed researchers to piece together a more accurate picture of their lives. By analyzing ancient DNA and fossilized footprints, scientists have discovered that woolly mammoths were far more agile and adaptable than previously thought. One of the most significant findings is that woolly mammoths had strong, flexible tendons in their legs, which enabled them to move swiftly across the frozen terrain. Fossil evidence also suggests that they lived in complex social groups, similar to modern elephants, and had highly developed survival strategies to endure the harsh Ice Age conditions. Woolly mammoths went extinct around 4000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and human hunting. However, their extinction was not due to a lack of intelligence or adaptability. In fact, recent studies indicate that they were highly intelligent animals with strong problem-solving abilities. The ongoing research into woolly mammoths is part of a broader effort to understand the ecology and behavior of extinct species. ‌“We are on the brink of uncovering the true nature of these magnificent creatures,” said Dr. Elena Ivanova, a leading paleontologist. ‌“The woolly mammoth was not just a relic of the past, but a highly evolved and resilient animal that thrived for thousands of years.” As scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of the woolly mammoth, we are gaining a deeper appreciation for this ancient giant and its place in the history of our planet. 4. What was the traditional view of the woolly mammoth? A. It was a slow, clumsy, and ill-suited animal to its environment. B. It was highly intelligent and adaptable. C. It was smaller than modern elephants. D. It was a solitary animal with no social structure. 5. How have researchers gained new insights into the woolly mammoth? A. By studying well-preserved mammoth remains found in large quantities. B. By analyzing ancient DNA and fossilized footprints. C. By observing the behavior of modern elephants. D. By using computer simulations to model their behavior. 6. What can be inferred about the woolly mammoth’s extinction from the article? A. It was primarily due to its inability to adapt to changing climates. B. It was a result of both climate change and human hunting. C. It was caused by a sudden and catastrophic event. D. It was mainly due to competition with other prehistoric animals. 7. What does the underlined phrase ‌“on the brink of uncovering” mean in the context of the article? A. Just beginning to understand. B. Almost completely solved. C. Facing a major challenge. D. Reaching a critical point. C The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air as I opened my lunch box to see what my mom had prepared for me. On any other day I would have eagerly dug into my mom’s homemade bread - a family recipe that I often enjoyed at home. But not today, the day a kind classmate had invited me, the new student, to join her friends for lunch. As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of previous school lunches came flooding back. I remembered feeling self-conscious as my friends would make faces when I brought homemade bread. I had once insisted that my mom pack ‌“regular” lunches like store-bought sandwiches, and she had reluctantly agreed. From then on, my lunches were filled with typical school fare. However, that day, she had packed a loaf of freshly baked bread from the night before. As soon as I reached the new lunch table, I tried to hide my lunch box under my seat. I sat quietly, hoping not to draw attention to myself when Emily, a new friend, asked where my food was. ‌“I’m not really hungry,” I replied in a hesitant voice. But Emily had already seen me with my lunch, so she said, ‌“Then, I’ll try it!” I didn’t want to be rude, so I reluctantly pulled out my lunch box. I braced myself for their reactions, expecting them to turn up their noses. But to my surprise, Emily took a small piece of bread and took a bite. My new friends were amazed at how delicious it was. They hadn’t expected homemade bread to taste so good. I felt a wave of pride and gratitude wash over me. When I got home that afternoon, my mom noticed the empty bread container. She hesitated before asking, ‌“How was the food?” I paused for a moment, then replied, ‌“It was perfect, Mom. If possible, can I still have your homemade bread for lunch tomorrow?” 8. What does the underlined word ‌“reluctantly” mean in paragraph two? A. Willingly. B. Hesitantly. C. Enthusiastically. D. Angrily. 9. Why did the author try to hide her lunch box under her seat at the new lunch table? A. She didn’t want to share her food with others. B. She was afraid her friends would make fun of her homemade bread. C. She didn’t feel hungry and wanted to avoid eating. D. She was embarrassed because she had forgotten her lunch. 10. How did the author feel after her new friends tasted the homemade bread? A. Surprised and embarrassed. B. Reluctant and unexpected. C. Proud and grateful. D. Rude and hesitant. 11. What can we infer from the passage? A. The author will continue to enjoy her mom’s homemade bread for lunch. B. Emily was trying to embarrass the author by asking about her food. C. The mother always packed leftovers from dinner for her child. D. The author expected Emily to dislike the homemade bread. D AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique ‌“listening styles.” This advancement in the field of ‌“audiometric” analysis could revolutionize how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more personalized and enjoyable. However, there are also concerns that such systems could potentially track users’ listening habits in ways that compromise privacy. Music recommendation algorithms, such as those used by Spotify and Apple Music, have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t capture the nuances of individual listening behavior. To better understand and cater to individual preferences, researchers need to analyze each user’s unique listening patterns. To develop and train their AI, the researchers collected data from over 50 million listening sessions and fed it into a neural network. They tested the system by seeing how well it could distinguish between different users’ listening habits. The system was given 100 listening sessions from each of about 3,000 known users and 100 new sessions from an unknown user. The AI looked for the best match and identified the unknown user 86% of the time, according to a study presented at the International Conference on Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR). ‌“We were quite surprised by the accuracy,” says Alex Johnson, a doctoral student in Carter’s lab and the lead author of the study. A non-AI method was only 28% accurate. ‌“The work is really innovative,” says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher at Google. ‌“Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms.” The researchers are aware of the privacy implications of their system, which could potentially identify users based on their listening habits. In theory, similar systems could also analyze other behaviors, such as the types of podcasts people listen to or the timing of their music consumption. ISMIR organizers found the study technically impressive but ethically questionable, and accepted it on the condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks. Carter says they have decided, for now, not to release the software publicly. 12. What advance in AI technology is described in the article? A. It can recognize different human chess players. B. It can create personalized playlists based on unique listening styles. C. It can identify different people’s handwriting. D. It can track people’s unacceptable online behavior. 13. Why is the new AI system considered innovative according to Dr. Sarah Kim? A. It can recognize patterns in music preferences more accurately than existing algorithms. B. It uses a one-size-fits-all approach to suggest new songs. C. It can analyze the types of podcasts people listen to. D. It can identify users based on their listening habits with high accuracy. 14. What is the main concern regarding the new AI system described in the article? A. Its ability to create highly personalized playlists. B. Its potential to compromise user privacy by tracking listening habits. C. Its limited accuracy compared to non-AI methods. D. Its inability to distinguish between different users’ listening habits. 15. What is the attitude of the ISMIR organizers toward the study on the new AI system? A. Favorable. B. Disappointed. C. Careful. D. Uninterested. 二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 The Power of Thinking Differently Just in the past few weeks, my wife has become the supporter of the concept of zero-waste living. Zero-waste is obviously about changing behaviors to produce less waste. But as my wife shared with me all the inventive ways people are getting around using plastic or reusing clothes or controlling the desire to accrue (积累) things we don’t really need, I realized that, zero-waste starts with something else. ___16___ And in many ways, the first step, which is simply being willing to do something differently, can be the hardest step of all. This came to mind as I read a cover story in education. Ostensibly (表面上), it’s about more and more colleges agreeing to drop standardized tests as a required measure of student aptitude (天赋). ___17___ That is always going to be hard. But in recent decades, colleges have realized that the old ways of judging individual value, while not necessarily wrong, were narrow. While they identified one kind of student well, they did not account for a wide range of experiences, skills, and qualities that were no less important to achievement and success. ___18___ The tests weren’t good enough. Schools could do better. So what has happened? Schools are increasingly consenting to think differently about admissions. They have resolved to do the best they can to see the whole individual. ___19___ Some think dropping mandatory standardized tests is a mistake. However, once the first step is taken, the onward pull of reason and morality speed progress. At a time when there appears to be so much confusion in the world, it is possible to look out and instead see something else: the world struggling with the perpetual (长久的) task of consenting to new ideas. Politics today show how easily we can become stuck in the mentally familiar. ___20___ That can be an admissions officer wanting to be more thoughtful in extending the benefits that her school offers. Or it can be a zero-waste blogger asking us all to think differently about how we contribute to greater balance in the world. The only constant is the universal need for progress, and that will never leave us where it found us. A. It starts with consenting (同意) to change thought. B. Undoubtedly there have been missteps along the way. C. In short, they left a lot of amazing people out and didn’t even know it. D. But at its heart, it reveals something more fundamental: how we judge individual value. E. They offer the most challenging academic programs and ensure every student’s physical and mental health. F. The world, on the other hand, is constantly demanding that we be kinder and more connected and think ever larger. G. Many universities known to be highly selective in their admissions policies received more applicants than usual. 三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 Elizabeth Wilkins and her husband needed good news after they lost nearly all their belongings. Their house fell into a river swollen by a glacial-outburst flood and their cat, Leo, went ____21____. On Aug 5, the river flooding ____22____ the community when they were away on the mountain biking trip. Several homes were destroyed or partially destroyed. None of the ____23____ was as notable as that of their house, with video of this widely shared online. The couple ____24____ to the site of the house three days later to sort out new living arrangements and search for Leo, with the ____25____ of having an encounter with their beloved cat again. Wilkins was holding onto the belief that if any animal would ____26____ the house falling into the river, it would be Leo, the couple’s black and white cat who shows no ____27____ of bears. They called out Leo’s name and left food for him in the coop (笼子). By then, it seemed like everyone in the ____28____ was looking for him. There were plenty of ____29____ of Leo, but it appeared that there were just many black-and-white _____30_____ cats in the neighbourhood. Eventually, her faith _____31_____ 26 days after the flood when a photo of Leo was posted to the Facebook page. She _____32_____ to meet Leo. When Leo did turn up, he appeared to be a little thinner, but otherwise _____33_____ fine. ‌“It’s _____34_____ to have him back and it’s nice to have some good news,” she said. And just like Leo, some of their other _____35_____ are finding their way back to them, but not in as good of condition as the cat. 21. A. injured B. sinking C. missing D. hungry 22. A. struck B. followed C. warned D. passed 23. A. villages B. eruption C. houses D. damage 24. A. headed B. returned C. moved D. advanced 25. A. truth B. memory C. hope D. secret 26. A. leave B. prevent C. escape D. survive 27. A. fear B. pity C. admiration D. understanding 28. A. house B. country C. community D. mountain 29. A. tracks B. stories C. videos D. sightings 30. A. unhealthy B. unhoused C. unexpected D. unknown 31. A. fell off B. worked out C. paid off D. wore out 32. A. rushed B. wandered C. slid D. jumped 33 A. hardly B. totally C. partially D. especially 34. A. annoying B. amazing C. interesting D. confusing 35. A. bikes B. pets C. facilities D. belongings 四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 阅读下列短文, 根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 A Davyon Johnson, an 11-year-old boy, was honored by his community after saving two lives in one day. On Dec.9, a choking student tripped into the classroom ___36___ Davyon was. Davyon did the Heimlich immediately and saved him. Hours later, on his way home, Davyon spotted a house on fire. Everybody ___37___ (run) out except for an elderly lady. As the woman struggled ___38___ (move) using her walker, Davyon raced up the steps and helped her escape the burning building. B Cats are second only to dogs as the most common pets in the world. ___39___ (compare) with dogs, cats might seem cold, but they can form strong emotional bonds with their owners.Studies have shown that cat-owning seniors often exhibit lower levels of ___40___ (lonely) , anxiety, and depression. ___41___ (own) a cat invites several costs, for food, litter, medications, toys and care. However, cats do not need regular bathing ___42___ they have health problems that make it necessary. C Soil ___43___ (find) nearly everywhere. And it seems unlikely that we would ever lose all the soil on Earth. However ___44___ we may lose is the deep and rich agricultural soil because of over-farming, a lack of plant cover off-season and a collection of salt from watering and fertilization(施肥) . ____45____ proper measures, some experts warn, there could be serious agricultural soil problems before the end of this century. 五、书面表达：本大题共2小题，共40分。 46. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，还有一个月你们就要参加广东省的高考听说考试了，你的好朋友张明很焦虑，她每次的听说成绩都是19.4分，计入成绩要四舍五入，而她又已经到达瓶颈了，你写封信安慰她。内容包括： （1）安慰； （2）你的建议。 注意：（1）词数100左右； （2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Zhang Min， ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 In the year when her parents determined to go their separate ways, Alice initiated the allocation of a considerable span of her time to the Polka Café, a venue that surfaced as the exclusive location where she could truly immerse herself in rumination, and her mother seemed to manifest no dissent regarding her spending the bulk of the summer there. Antecedent to the commencement of the summer season, two momentous occurrences had materialized. The primary occurrence, without doubt, was the egress of her father from their domestic abode, and the secondary one was the disintegration of her amicable bond with Sarah. Alice was incapable of precisely identifying how their relationship had degenerated to such a deplorable state. They had been involved in a vehement quarrel at school shortly subsequent to her parents’ public announcement of their irrevocable decision to part. On every occasion when her friends questioned the non - appearance of her father, who no longer served as her escort to school each morning, Alice would unfailingly proffer the untruth, “My father is preoccupied with business engagements elsewhere.” She discontinued extending invitations to them for recreational gatherings at her residence and fabricated a plethora of pretexts to evade social interaction with any other individuals. “I am occupied with alternative arrangements,” she would communicate to Sarah. On a particular day, as they were proceeding homeward from school, Sarah accosted Alice in a somewhat irritated intonation, “Alice，what is the underlying issue? Why are you refraining from engaging in dialogue with me?” Alice simulated auditory impairment and persisted in her forward movement，entertaining no inclination to deliberate on the matter with Sarah at that juncture, or with anyone else for that matter. “I am speaking with utter earnestness, Alice. My mother has divulged the pertinent details to me,” Sarah further stated. “I am cognizant of the situation unfolding with your parents.” This disclosure caused Alice to come to an abrupt standstill. In reality, their habitation was in a compact community where confidential matters were notoriously short – lived, yet Alice had cherished a feeble aspiration that the news would remain under wraps for a sufficient duration to enable her to ascertain the appropriate moment to broach the subject herself. She was overcome with feelings of mortification and emotional injury, yearning to reveal the information to Sarah in accordance with her own volition. Consumed by a surge of fury, Alice launched a verbal assault. “How can you have the audacity to assert that you possess any knowledge!” she vehemently exclaimed. “You are an exceedingly despicable friend. I harbor no desire to engage in any form of verbal exchange with you ever again!” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Now it was August, and Alice sat in the Polka Café, lost in thought. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I’m sorry too for having shouted at you,” said Alice. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $