湖南省常德市临澧县第一中学2024-2025学年高三下学期开学考考试英语试题

临澧一中2025年上学期高三开学考试卷 英 语 本试卷共8页，67题。全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在 本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到 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，并 标在试卷的相应位置。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。 例：How much is the shirt? A.￡19.15 B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15 答案是C。 1.What happened to Sarah? A.Her body ached. B.She hurt her own ankle. C.Her snowboard was broken. 2.Who made the kite for Kitty? A.Her brother. B.Her mother. C.Her father. 3.Where are the speakers? A.At the police station. B.In a car-selling firm. C.At the gas station. 4.What do we know about the man? A.He'll attend the party. B.He didn't get the invitation.C.His uncle is visiting him. 5 What is the woman's current major? A.Life Science B.Automation Science. C.Biology Technology. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What does the man ask the woman to pay for? A.Her parking ticket. B.Her favorite book. C.Her driving class. 7.Where will the woman pay? A.Near her school library. B.At the police station. C.On a website. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.When does the conversation take place? A.Before the meal. B.After the meal. C.During the meal. 第1页（共8页） ▣g 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 9.How does the man like the fillings in the cake? A.They're spicy. B.They're usual. C.They're juicy. 10.How much will the speakers pay for the food? A.$4. B.$20 C.$30. 听第8段材料.回答第11至13题。 11.What did the woman forget to do in June? A.Apply for a job. B.Register for classes. C.Decide on her major. 12.What course does Professor Smith teach? A.Philosophy. B.Sociology. C.Introduction to AI 101. 13.What will the woman do next? A.Make a card. B.Drop out of the school. C.Sign up for the Philosophy class. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Colleagues. B.Boss and employee. C.Business partners. 15.Who is talking with Lee on the sofa? A.Julie. B.Mary. C.Malia. 16.What did Malia do last month? A.She partnered with Lee.B.She moved to Australia. C.She planned a party. 17.How does the woman view Thomas? A.He has a talent in business.B.He's hard to get along with.C.He's heading a department. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What's special about this year's competition? A.More participants. B.More original works. C.Younger participants. 19.Which group of winners win an iPad? A.The first-prize winners. B.The second-prize winners.C.The third-prize winners. 20.What's the text mainly about? A.The importance of being original. B.The comments from the judges. C.The introduction of a competition. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Travelling to a remote destination offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge and understanding of our planet through experiences.Here are some of the best destinations to consider. Rwanda Rwanda is a destination of great natural variety.The remote Volcanoes National Park offers you the country's most memorable wildlife experiences.Trekking hikes,lasting over four hours,will provide you views of the awe-inspiring mountain gorillas()in their natural habitats,against five of the eight Virunga volcanoes.Considering the specific permits and strict guidelines,it's best to travel with an informed expert guide. Costa Rica With rainforests brightened by birdsong,lively rivers and volcanic landscapes,Costa Rica's reputation for exciting travel is one that those in the know have long tried to keep to themselves.You can 第2页（共8页） ▣▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 go white-water rafting on the Pacuare River.With a head for heights,you can get a bird's-eye view through the rainforests in Herradura. Lipsi,Levitha and Amorgos Within the Aegean island groups in Greece,you can find plenty of lesser-visited islands with ancient villages,dome-topped churches and isolated beaches to discover.From the wine in Lipsi to the caves of Amorgos,visiting quieter islands means that the economic benefits of tourism can be spread to businesses located outside major tourist hotspots. Antarctica Antarctic wildlife is as fascinating as its landscapes,with many spectacular species to spot.Keep your eyes open for several different types of penguins,seals and whales.A trip to Antarctica also provides you an opportunity to visit many fascinating historic sites.It's best to explore in the company of expert guides,who can share their in-depth knowledge about this original environment. 21.What will impress people in Rwanda? A.Its ancient villages. B.Its mountain gorillas. C.Its polar wildlife species. D.Its natural rainforest views. 22.Where can you go for an exciting travel in the rainforests? A.Rwanda. B.Antarctica. C.Costa Rica. D.Lipsi,Levitha and Amorgos. 23.What is advised for visitors to Antarctica? A.Following specific strict guidelines. B.Keeping off animals'natural habitats. C.Keeping the experience to themselves. D.Exploring the place with an expert guide. B Sometimes,good advice takes time to sink in.When I first read Thoreau's Walden,I was attracted by his call to simplify our lives.Nevertheless,I ignored his advice for forty years and enjoyed my life with possessions.But one morning,an incident occurred that illustrated the wisdom of Thoreau's advice and changed my life. It was January 13,a bright Sunday morning at my home in Minnesota.My challenge was to remove twelve inches of snow from my driveway before my favorite soccer game began.Whenever I tried to blow the snow out of my driveway,my snowblower ran just seconds before it stopped.So I had to wheel the machine back into the garage to check and repair.Meanwhile,my neighbor smiled and waved as he finished clearing the snow using his snowblower. I abandoned the snowblower and seized a shovel,clearing a path through the driveway wide enough in fifteen minutes.After watching the game,I took apart the snowblower and dropped the pieces into a large trash can,feeling a rush of freedom.Now,no more trips to the gas station,and no more oil changes or breakdowns. I shared my insight with my wife Carolyn,who was supportive.Whenever it snowed heavily,we skipped working out at the gym and shoveled the driveway together.The task never took more than thirty minutes and was followed by a celebratory cup of hot chocolate.A new winter tradition was born. Following Thoreau's advice to simplify life,I made a system for sorting through my possessions to decide what to keep,sell,donate,or desert and encouraged Carolyn to join me in my effort.By the time we retired,we moved to a retirement community with a small rental truck,saving thousands of dollars. In retirement,we continue to enjoy the benefits of owning no more than we need.The less we own,the less we have to take care of,and the more time we have to pursue activities that bring us joy: biking,hiking,reading,and travelling.We are glad we took Thoreau's advice. 第3页（共8页） ▣g 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 24.How did the author react to Thoreau's advice at first? A.He ignored it and kept his habits. B.He advocated the lifestyle to his friends. C.He abandoned his private possessions. D.He made improvements according to it. 25.What did the author plan to do after clearing the snow? A.Drive to the local gym for sports. B.Read Thoreau's book for advice. C.Enjoy his favorite sports program. D.Take the snowblower to the gas station. 26.What was the author's new family tradition? A.Sorting through the possessions to make donations. B.Celebrating their physical work with hot chocolate. C.Doing the repairs of their possessions by themselves. D.Getting people in the neighborhood to clear the snow. 27.What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A.Simplicity makes room for more joy in life. B.Good advice takes little time to be absorbed. C.Owning more than enough brings us benefits. D.Exchanging our possessions boosts happiness. C In Mirabella,a 20-storey "university retirement community"at Arizona State University(ASU),a group of men and women sit attentively in class,writing notes or taking photos of the slides.But the hearing aids hint at how unusual this class is.Mirabella is home to over 300 retirees.When it opened in 2020,the senior-living facility was nearly fully subscribed.Most residents get a university pass,which allows them to attend the same classes and cultural events as students,without having to take exams. Golf trucks can drive them around the campus,though many are still fit enough to mountain bike. In their dorms,restaurants serve good food and the facilities include an art studio,a pool and gym, and a games room.Only the second floor feels institutional,with a memory-care centre and rooms for residents who need round-the-clock attention.This is part of a wider trend.An estimated 85 colleges in America provide some forms of senior living.The idea sprang from two college presidents who wanted to retire on campus in the 1980s.Today,universities offer senior-living arrangements,with as many as 20,000 older Americans living like this. With more than 10,000 baby-boomers in America turning 65 every day,the opportunity for alternative forms of retirement is large.Compared with previous generations,boomers are wealthy, educated and picky.They want to remain active,stimulated and not locked away.These wishes can all be met on a university campus. For universities,welcoming retirees can make sense,too.Nationally,undergraduate enrolment has dropped.The smartest universities provide continued care-including for the very last stage of life.Bill, an 80-year-old former newspaper editor,moved to Mirabella with his wife two years ago.They have made friends with residents and with younger students."Being among young people is really invigorating,"said Bill.At a discussion group about Al,one of the topics was whether a lifespan of 200 or 250 years would be desirable."The 20-year-olds were enthusiastic,"he reflected,but those in their 70s and 80s had some reservations. 28.What implies the difference of the group of people attending class in Mirabella? A.They don't take notes in class. B.They take photos of the lectures. C.Some of them wear hearing aids. D.They have their own institutions. 29.What's the trend described in the text? A.Colleges provide senior living services. B.Senior professors remain active in class. C.Baby-boomers have changed social norms.D.Seniors come back to class for education. 第4页（共8页） ▣[ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 30.What does the underlined word "invigorating"in paragraph 4 mean? A.Astonishing. B.Demanding. C.Depressing. D.Inspiring. 31.How does the author view the universities'welcome of retirees? A.Negatively. B.Positively. C.Indifferently. D.Objectively. D So many of us struggle to be the boss,attracted to the promise of more money or the comfort of having a ladder to climb.Then the job keeps getting harder.Managers oversee()nearly three times as many people today as they did in 2017,according to data from research and advisory firm Gartner. Nearly one in five managers says that,given a choice,they'd prefer not to oversee people."That's what we call buyer's regret,"says Swagatam Basu,a senior director in human resources practice. You can switch back.The trick is figuring out a way to maintain your pay and influence.The number of people you manage is a match for your power.Some companies now use special individual- contributor tracks,meant to ensure that technical experts have a set path to climb. Making the shift could still feel like a relief,though we have to give something up.Jenny Blake, who led a team at Google at age 24,switched to an individual contributor job.She felt it had a much bigger impact than her management.Now an author and speaker focusing on careers and business,she recommends beginning the transition()conversation by laying out your unique strengths and how they can better serve the company in a new role,thus becoming an industry expert. "Even if a company has opportunities for individual contributors to grow,it doesn't mean you'll rise to the top smoothly.Partners without their own teams are treated like second-class citizens,and managers have the opportunity to make higher salaries and bonuses than common individual contributors,"says Kristopher Osborne,a company's senior president of talent."You are paid a bonus to deal with a lot more issues and challenges,"he says of managers."People have to be realistic."He recommends ambitious individual contributors show they're bringing leadership to the company in different ways,like running strategy initiatives,coaching teammates or bringing new initiatives to the organization on board. 32.What's the buyer's regret in Basu's opinion? A.Human resources practice. B.An unexpected purchase. C.Heavy loss in investment. D.Fighting up to the leadership. 33.What does Jenny Blake suggest for the role switch? A.Joining forces with other contributors. B.Beginning a new business partnership. C.Setting an individual track to climb up. D.Showing one's strengths in the new role. 34.What can be inferred about individual contributors from the last paragraph? A.They can earn more than managers. B.They suffer discrimination from partners. C.They have to show other managing talent. D.They usually tend to set unrealistic target. 35.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A.Take Time to Try to Be Managers B.Be Contributors if You Hate Managing C.Throw Away the Headache of Managing D.Open up Another Career Path if You Want 第5页（共8页） ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣5 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Beating the summer heat is on many people's minds,including ours.We've collected a few suggestions from our readers about how to stay cool in the absence of air conditioning. Get close to Mother Nature. 36.Lakes,beaches and rivers are popular places of recreation.They are also a great place to escape the heat.But for children,it is important to ensure that they are accompanied by adults. Let the iceblock melt. Take blocks of ice out of the fridge an hour or two before bedtime,lay towels on the bed and put the blocks on the towels.37.Then you can put your pillows on top.By the time you come to bed, both your bed and pillows are nice and cool.Make sure you use lots of towels.38. Take an ice pack and fan it. Take a frozen ice pack,stand it upright in a shallow dish to catch condensation)and put it in front of a small fan.The air is cooled as it flows around the ice pack.39.Just enjoy your cool idea! 40. This is a longer-term heat-beating strategy."Years ago I planted shade trees all over the place," one reader Maland says.This can shade the side of her house that gets direct sunlight.Once the sun comes up and it starts to warm up outside,she shuts all the windows and doors,leaves a fan blowing in each room,pulls the curtains and seals in the cool air.Her house can stay comfortable into the afternoon. A.Cover them with another layer of towels B.Create enough shade to beat summer heat C.Otherwise your bed and pillows will get damp D.It lasts long enough even for you to fall asleep E.Our top suggestion would be to seek out bodies of water F.The floor fan blows directly on people all day and all night long G.While studying,I place a large bottle of frozen water on my lap 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。 After completing high school,I had the hope of continuing my education at a university.But the 41 kept piling up.I had no money despite working three jobs,so I had to 42 from the community college.Still,I held on to a lesson my parents had 43 in me:everything bad comes with something good. As the eldest daughter of five children of an immigrant family to the US,I worked at 44 jobs and at 16 became 45 independent.Through it all,my education meant everything to me.I thought if I did well in my 46 work,everything else would fall into place.But when I gained 47 to many top public universities across the state,my heart 48 since I couldn't afford it.I couldn't take out large amounts of student loan debt given my family's economic 49.Besides,being first generation from an immigrant household,I didn't understand what scholarships were and how to 50 -and even if I did,scholarships wouldn't replace my 51 as my family's economic provider if I left. I spent 7 years working many jobs while slowly 52 community college credits.Then,as my sisters were older,I moved on to a 4-year university.I 53 organic chemistry with Dr.Farmer.In his 第6页（共8页） ▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣ office hours,I discovered my 54.Within 6 months,I was running columns in his lab.Now I'm close to getting my Ph.D.degree in organic chemistry.I am so glad I never 55 my childhood dream. 41.A.opportunities B.functions C.challenges D.consequences 42.A.benefit B.withdraw C.borrow D.slide 43.A.planted B.delivered C.assessed D.arranged 44.A.positive B.multiple C.adorable D.efficient 45.A.technically B.normally C.visually D.financially 46.A.reasonable B.academic C.elegant D.familiar 47.A.reputation B.recognition C.admission D.adoption 48.A.beat B.stopped C.failed D.sank 49.A.situation B.recovery C.policy D.system 50.A.compare B.observe C.apply D.avoid 51.A.advantage B.desire C.behavior D.role 52.A.marking B.earning C.donating D.decreasing 53.A.viewed B.mentioned C.took D.designed 54.A.mood B.standard C.disadvantage D.curiosity 55.A.gave up B.picked up C.kept up D.cleared up 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。 Chinese culture has long been shaped by its deep-rooted emphasis on family values.These values form the foundation of Chinese society. Filial piety,or "xiao",is a cornerstone of Chinese family values.56(develop)from Confucian teachings,it emphasizes the importance of respecting and caring for one's parents and elders. Children 57 (teach)to honor their parents'wisdom and experience,and to provide support and care as they age. Education is 58 (high)valued in Chinese family values,viewed as a means of upward mobility and 59(person)growth.Parents invest significant resources into their children's education,with academic achievement serving 60 a symbol of family honor.The pursuit of success is deeply rooted in Chinese culture,driven by a desire to provide a better future for the family. As China 61 (experience)rapid social and economic changes now,traditional family values are evolving.While 62 core values remain unchanged,their expression and application have adapted to accommodate the various 63 (demand)of a modern society.But the principles of harmony,respect,and shared responsibility continue to guide family relationships,64 have nurtured close-knit family units and formed a sense of belonging and support. Chinese family values remind us of the enduring importance of respect and harmony,65 (emphasize)the deep impact that strong family bonds can have on individuals and society as a whole. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）】 第一节（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你校志愿者团队将在本周日上午举办一次器乐演奏活动，请你给英国交换生朋 友Robert写封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括： 1.活动目的； 2活动时间、地点； 3.活动内容。 第7页（共8页） ▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Robert, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分）】 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 By nature,I'm a shy person.I don't like to be front and center.I am uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations,and I dislike being the "new kid"in a group of people.My retired husband and I had moved to California to be near our daughter and her family.After everything was settled,I felt restless and somewhat lonely.When I told my elderly neighbor that I still didn't know anyone,she said,"Nobody is going to come knocking on your door.Get out there and look for them." One afternoon,I noticed a small ad in our local newspaper asking for Support Volunteers to help out at the fire department.Maybe I could do some filing or other office work.I called and was told they were starting a class to train new volunteers.When I realized that everyone was going to be new at the same time,I smiled.I was interviewed,and passed. I was nervous on the first day.But as soon as I met the other new volunteers,I discovered this particular group was made up of retired people with interests similar to my own.They wanted to be active and wanted to be of service to the community.The Support Volunteers came from many different walks of life.Together,we made up an efficient,knowledgeable,and capable team. When the training was completed,we were issued fire-department dress uniforms.Each of us was on duty for twenty-four hours,one day a week,with a partner.While on duty,we transferred mail and equipment to and from the city's seven fire stations,and fire/police headquarters.We also taught businesses and the public how to use fire extinguishers ()and handed out fire-prevention information at community events.I became well qualified for my service. Although I initially joined the volunteers to meet people,I continued my satisfying work with the Support Volunteers because of something that happened a few years ago. In that particular summer night,in the place I lived,a large wildfire was burning,causing a threat to people in the city.The department where I volunteered had been asked to gather up everyone to the shelter center in case the fire lost control. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Upon receiving the order,we sprang into action. Wheeling the elderly man to the center,I knew we had to put up there 第8页（共8页） ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效