广东省江门市鹤山市鹤华中学2024-2025学年高三下学期开学考英语试题

鹤华中学2025届高三江门一模热身试（英语卷） 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，选出最佳答案。 A Are you looking for your next great read? Whether it’s for personal growth, inspiration, or an escape into an imaginative world, these newly released books have something for everyone. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Charles Duhigg explores how habits shape our lives. Using real-life examples, he presents how understanding the “habit loop” can help improve health, productivity, and relationships. This book offers practical strategies for making lasting changes that lead to remarkable results. 503 pages, 4.47 out of 5 stars The Book of Joy by Emma Green and John Reynold In this delightful book, Emma Green, a respected life coach, and John Reynold, a renowned psychologist, share insights into finding lasting happiness. Their engaging conversations, filled with wisdom and humor, offer a road map to living a joyful life despite challenges. 291 pages, 4.11 out of 5 stars Educated by Tara Westover Educated is a powerful memoir that tells the story of Tara Westover, who was raised in a poor rural area and had no formal education until the age of 17. Her determination to educate herself and her journey to earning a PhD from Cambridge University are both inspiring and thought-provoking. 464 pages,4.19 out of 5 stars The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Nora Seed finds herself in a magical library where she has the chance to explore different lives she could have lived through each book, learning valuable lessons. This imaginative novel is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about second chances and self-discovery. 368 pages, 4.15 out of 5 stars 1. Which of the following receives the highest rating? A. Educated. B. The Book of Joy. C. The Midnight Library. D. The Power of Habit. 2. Whose book appeals to readers in favor of lively discussions? A. Matt Haig’s. B. Tara Westover’s. C. Emma Green and John Reynold’s. D. Charles Duhigg’s. 3. What is the writing purpose of this text? A. To advertise some classic books. B. To express the author’s preference. C. To recommend some quality books. D. To introduce different writing styles. B Crowded by defenders Charlie Villanueva leaps toward the basket. One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors. However, life wasn’t always easy for him. His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw and hide under caps and hoods. With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying. As the son of immigrants from the· Dominican Republic, he has even worked towards ending poverty in that country. Charlie inspires young people to embrace their individuality and have confidence in themselves. “We’re all unique in our own ways,” he says, encouraging them to remember that with dedication and self-belief, any dream is within reach. 4. Why is Charlie’s slam dunk mentioned in Paragraph 1? A. To compare him with other champions. B. To highlight his skills and achievements. C. To explain how a slam dunk is performed. D. To demonstrate a specific moment in a game. 5. What made Charlie avoid his peers? A. An infectious skin disease. B. His being made fun of. C. An error in the immune system. D. His average ability to play basketball. 6. Which of the following best describes Charlie? A. Humble and responsible. B. Strong-willed and helpful. C. Innovative and generous. D. Good-natured and tolerant. 7. What message does the text convey? A. Fortune favors the prepared. B. Actions speak louder than words. C. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. C Among bearing a reputation for various characteristics ranging from the good to the bad, millennials(千禧一代) have notably been labeled the “job-hopping” generation. A Deloitte survey revealed that 49% of millennials might quit their jobs within the next two years. While some from older generations may interpret this as a sign of laziness, a deeper look suggests more complex motivations. At first glance, there are a variety of reasons and circumstances that may lead a person to job hop occasionally. However, beyond the conventional reasons like obtaining better salaries or greater job stability, many millennials have been increasingly motivated by value-driven goals. Surveys show that some go to the extent of suffering pay cuts to pursue positions that provide better learning opportunities. Additionally, some even quit their positions for companies which are aligned with their value system better. In response to such a trend, employers are taking steps to improve workplace culture and to pay more attention to the professional growth and development of individuals. Visibly, Millennials’ boldness in pursuing new job opportunities is also shaped by emerging economic trends and novel business models, such as the gig economy, where self-employed and temporary work caters to those who value flexibility and work-life balance. Additionally, social media has created new career paths, from blogging to content creation, leading more millennials to leave traditional desk jobs for unconventional careers. Hence, one can’t say for certain that job-hopping indicates laziness. Instead, it shows millennials’ wandering off the beaten track to explore new opportunities and development. However, job-hopping remains controversial. Some employers appreciate the diversity in experience and skills job-hopping brings about, while others view it negatively, seeing it as a lack of commitment. There is concern that millennials, raised in relatively prosperous times, may possess less patience and resilience. Yet, at a materialistic society, millennial generation’s pursuit of meaning in their careers offers inspiration. They should never be discouraged to define new horizons of success when their career decisions are driven by healthy ambition and an appetite for upskilling. 8. What phenomenon does the first paragraph describe? A. Millennials switch jobs frequently. B. Millennials are reluctant to seek jobs. C. Millennials have fewer job opportunities. D. Millennials are particular about their jobs. 9. The underlined phrase “are aligned with” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by . A. go beyond B. correspond to C. conflict with D. compete against 10. The emerging gig economy attracts Millennials in that it allows for . A. decent income B. high social status C. definite freedom D. self-paced schedule 11. What is the author’s view on the job-hopping generation? A. They are characterized by laziness. B. They lack diverse work experience. C. They prioritize individual fulfillment. D. They should bear more responsibility. D In the video game Space Invaders Extreme 2, a player has to fire weapons to destroy aliens (外星人) attacking Earth. These aliens move fast, raining down from the top of the screen and claiming a player’s “life” if they reach the bottom. A study in Nature suggests that while destroying digital aliens might seem unrelated to distinguishing between words, such action video games may help children at risk for developmental dyslexia—a genetic (遗传的, 基因的) language disorder that makes processing words difficult—by improving their ability to perceive spoken words and sounds. In the study, 79 prereading children with family histories of dyslexia took several language tests, including listening for differences in made-up words—a task that can be challenging for dyslexic people. The kids were then split into four groups. One played Space Invaders Extreme 2, a second played a non-action video game, a third attended speech therapy (疗法), and a fourth received no intervention. Gamers played four times a week for 45 minutes each over a month and a half, and those in speech therapy attended 45-minute sessions twice weekly over about four months. By the end of the trial more than 80 percent of the Space Invaders players were significantly better at the word-identification task than before, and they showed greater improvements than any of the other three groups. The researchers aren’t sure why scores on the other language tests did not improve notably—but they say that this finding could be valuable. “If we can target these small cognitive (认知的) functions before children are older and lose some brain plasticity, then perhaps we can treat aspects of dyslexia before they’ve fully formed, ” says Simone Gori, co-author of the study. Dyslexia often goes untreated in Italy’s overburdened public health and school systems, says Marilu Tempini, a behavioral neurologist at the University of California. She hopes to see larger future studies conducted in other languages as well. “Eyes are an extension of the brain, ” she says, “so when we play video games, it's directly connected to our cognitive function—and there is so much research potential there. ” 12. The author describes Space Invaders Extreme 2 in paragraph 1 to show the game is ________. A. violent B. skill-based C. action-packed D. entertaining 13. According to Simone Gori, what is the significance of the finding? A. It proves that children with dyslexia can be cured. B. It offers hope that the public health system in Italy will be improved. C. It suggests that video games can replace the traditional speech therapy. D. It indicates that action video games can be used for early intervention of dyslexia. 14. What is Marilu Tempini’s attitude towards the study? A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Dismissive. D. Conserved. 15. Which of the following might be a suitable title for the text? A. Secrets Behind Dyslexia Revealed B. Action Video Games Advance Word Awareness C. The Most Effective Coping Strategy for Dyslexia D. Video Games Designed to Improve Cognitive Function 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。 The average American generates five pounds of trash per day, according to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some of it gets recycled but most of it ends up in landfills. ___16___ Do a trash examination. Check what you' re throwing away by writing a list of the trash you produce. ___17___ You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery” or “food waste and metal cans” under “cooking”. This will help you grasp the extent of the trash you create and find ways to cut it, Save what you can. See if there's anything you can save before throwing it in the trash. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rag. ___18___ If you have a bunch of overripe bananas, put it in the freezer to make banana bread later. Rely less on pre-packaged foods. Often, food comes in wasteful packaging. Usually, some drinks come in plastic containers that may not be easy to recycle. So source your food in ways that don't require you to get it from a package. ___19___ Instead of buying oat milk in a non-recyclable container, make it at home and store it in a jar, removing the packaging waste. ___20___ Once you start noticing how much trash you produce at home, you' ll start to cut down on trash elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic tools, Or ask the waiter in a coffee bar to fill up your coffee mug instead of a paper cup. A. Cut down on rubbish in your daily life. B. That means making some of your own food. C. Look for ways to cut waste outside the home. D. Organize your list by the rooms in your house or by activity. E. Besides think about how you can creatively save your leftovers. F. By doing so you can make the rooms in your house clean and tidy. G. Fortunately, you can live a low-waste lifestyle by redesigning your behavior. 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The first day of school our professor introduced someone we didn’t know. I looked around to find a(an) ____21____ . little lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up the room. Her name was Rose and she was eighty-seven years old. She ____22____ asked me for a giant hug, and ____23____ her seeking adventure and love in college. Actually, she had a ____24____ purpose — fulfilling her dream of a college education. At the end of the semester we invited her to speak at our football banquet. She ____25____ her throat and began, “There are some ____26____ if you want to stay young, be happy and achieve success. You have to laugh and find humor each day. You’ve got to have dreams and no ____27____. The only people who ____28____ death are those with pity and disappointment.” Eventually she ____29____ her speech by courageously singing “The Rose”. She challenged each of us to study the ____30____ and live them out in our daily lives. At year’s end, Rose finished the college ____31____ she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose passed away ____32____ in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral to ____33____ the wonderful woman who taught ____34____ that it’s never too late to be all you can ____35____ be. 21 A. exhausted B. wrinkled C. shaking D. demanding 22. A. enthusiastically B. sympathetically C. cautiously D. determinedly 23. A. complained about B. boasted about C. joked about D. dreamed about 24. A. newly-found B. widely-accepted C. long-held D. well-designed 25. A. examined B. cleared C. tightened D. scratched 26. A. messages B. lines C. reasons D. secrets 27. A. failures B. faults C. troubles D. regrets 28. A. fear B. defeat C. escape D. face 29. A. delivered B. concluded C. prepared D. repeated 30 A. lyrics B. tunes C. rhythms D. melodies 31. A. struggle B. application C. degree D. system 32. A. dramatically B. tragically C. peacefully D. courageously 33. A. miss B. mourn C. remember D. praise 34. A. on purpose B. by chance C. by example D. on schedule 35. A. possibly B. occasionally C. noticeably D. naturally 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。 The “Italian Contemporary Art and Artists on the Silk Road” exhibition, ____36____ (hold) at the Grand Tang Mall in Xi’an, drew over 60,000 visitors during its 37-day run. Described by art ____37____ (enthusiastic) Zhang Yin, this unique event displayed the integration of Chinese tradition with Western modernity, offering an ____38____ (appeal) journey transcending time and space. The exhibition’s route began in Italy and spanned countries along the Silk Road, ending in Xi’an, ____39____ route’s origin. Pasquale Terracciano, from Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, viewed the exhibition ____40____ a symbol of renewal and dialogue, highlighting the role of art in bridging cultural divides. ____41____ (historic), the Silk Road promoted cultural exchange between China and Italy, which ____42____ (evidence) by Marco Polo’s travels and the spread of Chinese culture to Italy. The Xi’an Art Museum, together with Italian peers, preserves this legacy, having previously hosted the “Beyond the Wall: Xi’an Contemporary Art Exhibition” in Florence. ____43____ (feature) 31 pieces from 33 Italian artists, the exhibition presented a diverse range of creative expressions, reflecting Italy’s artistic evolution from the 1960s to today. Notable was “What holds it all together,” a chinoiserie-inspired piece made of porcelain and organic glass, ____44____ exemplified the enduring cultural bond between the two nations. Though the exhibition closed its doors in Xi’an, the echo of its profound impact on the cultural landscape _____45_____ (continue) to resonate, fostering a new era of creative harmony between China and Italy. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分）应用文写作 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校一年一度的校园文化节即将举办。现邀请外籍教师Mr. Smith参加并体验活动。请用英文给外教写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 活动的时间、地点； 2. 主要活动内容； 3. 表达期待。 注意： 1. 词数80词左右。 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this message finds you well. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 When I was young, I always dreamed of playing the piano and giving performances to a large audience in a concert hall. However, I struggled to understand the musical notes and the theory. Despite my parents’ encouragement and offer of piano lessons, I pretended not to be interested, too afraid to try. Many years passed until one day, at 25 years old, I heard that a new piano studio had opened in my neighborhood. The teacher was recruiting (招收) new students. My childhood dream came flooding back. I remembered I had initially feared becoming a teacher after graduation. However, I overcame those doubts. I refused to let fear hold me back any longer, so I walked into the studio. The teacher, Deb, welcomed me warmly. I was relieved to find we were contemporaries (同时代的人) and expressed my desire to play the works of Bach and Beethoven if I could overcome my fear. Deb understood and seemed sincere, so I signed up for 3 months of classes. Still doubtful about my commitment, I bought a small, tabletop electric organ to practice with at home. It wasn’t the same as a real piano, but enabled me to learn some basics. Week by week, I attended lessons in Deb’s studio. I often passed young students on their way out from their lessons before mine. One day, noticing the textbooks in my bag, a child stopped me and asked, “Where’s your boy?” After some hesitation, I finally answered I was the student. The children then welcomed me and I sat in the studio and listened to a piece a child was working on. Soon, I gained confidence and upgraded to a full-size piano at home for daily practice. After three rewarding years of lessons with Deb, she announced it was time for me and other students to prepare for a recital (钢琴演奏会) on stage. I was thrilled at the chance to finally fulfill my childhood dream, yet also anxious at the thought of performing before the audience. But Deb believed in me. “Look how far you’ve come,” she encouraged. “It’s time to share your gift with others.” Paragraph 1: I shook my head and told her, “No, thanks.” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: When I finally finished my performance, I faced the audience and bowed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 鹤华中学2025届高三江门一模热身试（英语卷） 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，选出最佳答案。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. B 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. B 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. C 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. A 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. held 37. enthusiast 38. appealing 39. the 40. as 41. Historically 42. was evidenced 43. Featuring 44. which 45. continues##will continue 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分）应用文写作 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to formally invite you to our annual Campus Culture Festival, a vibrant celebration of diversity and creativity that brings our school community together. The festival will take place on the 15th of this month from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the school’s sports field and adjacent halls. You can expect lively cultural performances showcasing traditional dances, songs, and dramas from various parts of China. Additionally, there will be interactive workshops where participants can learn to make traditional handicrafts and try out calligraphy. We sincerely hope you can join us and immerse yourself in this cultural melting pot. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】Paragraph 1: I shook my head and told her, “No, thanks.” Deb insisted, saying it would be a valuable experience for me to perform on stage. After much persuasion, I finally agreed. After days of hard practice, I bravely sat on stage between kids, as the only adult. After the fourth child played, I was introduced. My heart raced as I positioned my fingers over the keys before the large audience. I took a deep breath and began to play. Soon I became fully absorbed in the music, my fingers gliding smoothly over the keys. Paragraph 2: When I finally finished my performance, I faced the audience and bowed. Applause rocked the hall, which was the appreciation of my playing and performing on stage. The audience, including my proud parents and friends, rose to their feet clapping. Many took photos to capture the moment. I smiled broadly and took two more bows. If I had given in to my fear, I’d have missed this wonderful experience. I was so glad I finally achieved my childhood dream, thanks to my courage, determination, and my teacher Deb’s encouragement. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$