广东省揭阳市榕城区揭阳第一中学2024-2025学年高三下学期4月月考英语试题

全国100所名校高考模拟示范卷 按秘密级事项管理★启用前 2025年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 英语模拟测试（七） 本试卷共120分 考试时间120分钟 注意事项: 1. 答题前, 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, 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。 第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项, A The Science Without Borders Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This art competition inspires students to be creative while promoting awareness of preserving and restoring the world’s oceans and aquatic resources. The theme for the contest Its theme is “Marine Keystone Species”. Keystone species play a crucial role in keeping ecosystems balanced. To apply for this contest, students should submit artworks featuring a keystone species that lives in the ocean, highlighting this creature’s vital role in its marine ecosystem. Qualification & Prizes Be open to students 11 — 19 years old. Students must be enrolled in primary or secondary school, or the home school equivalent. Artworks will be judged in two categories, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for each age group. Students 11 — 14 years old; Students 15 — 19 years old 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $350; 3rd Place: $200 How to apply Fill out the online entry form, and upload a picture of your artwork before the deadline. Entries before March 1st are qualified to win. If you are under the age of 13, your parents’ permission is required. Contest rules Before applying, check out our Tips for Success for suggestions, such as how to write a convincing statement describing how your artwork relates to the theme. And only original 2-dimensional pieces of artworks created by hand will be accepted. Certificates Certificates will be sent to qualified participants after the winners are announced on May 1st. 1. What is the primary focus of this international contest? A. Promoting scientific research. B. Encouraging educational growth. C. Raising environmental awareness through art. D. Exploring ocean systems through technology. 2. How are participants divided into different categories? A By gender. B. By age. C. By interest. D. By school. 3. What should participants do before applying? A. Write a self-description. B. Turn to artists for themes. C. Create models of 3D art. D. Consult relevant regulations. B It was a normal day, Julia and I were working in the container checking the instruments and doing other routine operations when the phone rang. It was Ian. He wanted to know if one of us could go outside to be their polar bear guard for the next few hours. We looked at each other and it was soon decided that I would go. Julia had more work to do in the container. Obviously shooting was our last resort; there were a lot of other actions that needed to be taken beforehand in order to scare the bear away. But, if worse came to worst, we needed to be ready. The other reason for which a female “newbie” like me was allowed to guard was that I would be working at the balloon site that is the closest to the ship. This means that in case a polar bear comes we could reach the ship in just a few minutes and thus it was really unlikely that I would have to use the rifle. Being a polar bear guard is not the most exciting job out there: you have to stand in the cold, downwind from the group, from where the polar bear is likely to approach because of the smell, looking at the horizon for several hours. On the other hand, the guard job gives you a lot of time to think and reflect while staring at this breathtaking landscape. This is one of the reasons why I often volunteer to be a polar bear guard. During the last period we had several interesting observations about a big puzzle that we were trying to solve. While I was reflecting on some elements, I realized that Ian and Julia recovered the balloon, so I joined them and we headed back to the ship just in time for dinner. We stayed outside only for a couple of hours but this was enough to refresh my brain with clean Arctic air and come up with new ideas and thoughts to discuss with the other scientists on board. Similar “recreational” activities were one of the reasons for which I enjoyed so much this expedition and I will certainly miss them afterwards! 4. Why does the author guard at the balloon site? A. To admire impressive landscapes. B. To withdraw safely from here. C. To send off warning signals. D. To gather with her colleagues. 5. What does the author mention about her working place as a polar bear guard? A. It is frequently visited by polar bears. B. It is filled with various wildlife smells. C. It provides opportunities for reflection. D. It is extremely cold near the pole. 6. What does the author gain from the work shift? A. Friendship and joy. B. Confidence and courage. C. Responsibility and duty. D. Relaxation and insight. 7. What is the text most likely to be? A. A novel. B. A journal. C. A report. D. A review. C Psychologist Julian Rotter published an article in 1966, introducing one of the most significant concepts in psychology, LOC (locus of control ) (控制点). It reflects how much we expect our own behavior to affect what happens to us — rather than luck, fate, chance, or powerful others. In Rotter’s LOC test, people were asked to choose between internal and external alternatives. For example, “Many of the unhappy things in people’s lives are partly due to bad luck.” or “People’s misfortunes result from the mistakes they make.” But are we as internally controlled as we were in 1966? In February 2024 the college students of Stephen Nowicki, PhD took a test. The students’ average LOC score of 12.86 was more external than the average of 8.10 found by Rotter in 1966. In fact, his students scored more externally than the prisoners Rotter tested in 1966, who scored an average of 10.33. How can we explain the trend toward greater externality found in the general population and especially in Generation Z? One possibility is that greater externality may be a reflection of the way things are in the more complicated tech-driven world than they were in earlier times. Another more disconcerting possibility is that people in general could be underestimating the control available to them. We know that externality increases in response to disasters but the danger is that victims might remain external even though they are no longer helpless. This is especially noteworthy because individuals who do return to their original internality cope better than those who remain inappropriately external. Plentiful evidence has shown that internality is associated with more positive outcomes in areas of our lives including academic achievement and satisfaction in social activities. We need our internality. Being internal means taking responsibility for one’s actions, persisting longer, delaying rewards, gathering relevant information, and resisting pressure. Just as Rotter said, “Active steps should be taken to turn around this troubling trend because if feelings of externality continued, we may be heading for a society where each person sits back, watching the world go by.” 8. Which statement reflects an internal locus of control in Rotter’s LOC test? A. Success is the result of hard work. B. Sometimes I feel dizzy after a shower. C. Being famous is what everyone goes after. D. I will feel relieved when my problems are solved. 9. What did the test performed by Stephen Nowicki discover? A. His students are more internally controlled. B. His students are more externally controlled. C. His students rely heavily on personal responsibility. D. His students have similar LOC scores as those tested in 1966. 10. What does the underlined word “disconcerting” in paragraph 3 probably mean? d A. Encouraging. B. Reassuring. C. Confusing. D. Upsetting. 11. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A. Externality leads to social progress. B. Personal responsibility is becoming overlooked. C. Efforts must be made to increase internality. D. Internality is the basic requirement for people. D One of the main distinctions between plants and animals is how they respond to stimuli (刺激物). Animals have neurons that transmit sensory feelings to a central nervous system. In humans, if your brain determines that those feelings are negative and dangerous, it sends a message back to their point of origin, causing you to react to avoid the continuation of that pain. Animals like us have memories that allow us to avoid future pain. Without a central nervous system plants don’t process sensations that way. But plants do react to negative or unpleasant sensations. Touch the leaves of a sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica, and it’ll close them. Cut off the branches of a shrub, and the shrub will produce a scab (痂) around the wound, and likely stimulate new growth below the cut. Plants preserve memories of these events — not in a centralized brain, but distributed throughout the plant, closer to where the memory is needed. This isn’t merely a biophysical response to stimuli. Touch the leaves of a sensitive plant repeatedly, and the plant will no longer close its leaves. It has learned the sensation isn’t a threat, and will keep that knowledge for 40 days. One of the most important and frequent inter-species relationships on Earth is the association between fungi (真菌) and plant roots — a relationship common to 90% of plant species. Through these networks, plants communicate with fungi and other plants, transferring important chemicals like nitrogen, carbon, etc. to each other and sending stress signals. Some plants also communicate using sounds. Recent studies reveal some plants emit high-frequency sound waves. Tomato and tobacco plants produce sounds during droughts or when their leaves are cut. Additionally, pea plants send their roots toward the sound of moving water — even if the sound is recorded and no water is actually present. Most of a plant’s life is lived underground. This is where plants do their thinking, in a decentralized network of sensory and memory cells. Sadly, humans prize plants primarily for their reproductive organs — their flowers, fruits, and seeds-rather than their thinking and feeling parts. Like us, they use both to survive. 12. What can we know about plants’ responses compared to animals? A. Plants feel pain in the same way as animals. B. Plants process stimuli in a distributed manner. C. Plants react faster than animals. D. Plants use sunlight for all responses. 13. What enable plants to share nutrients between each other? A. The regular stimuli B. Their distributed systems. C. The fungus-root networks. D. Their good living conditions. 14. What does the author think is a pity? A Plants’ living conditions are threatened. B. Plants’ thinking is misunderstood. C. Plants’ reproduction is declining. D. Plants’ abilities are underestimated. 15 What is the most appropriate title for the text? A. The role of fungi in plant growth B. Sensory and memory functions in plants C. The importance of plant reproductive organs D. Animals’ and plants’ different responses to pain 第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Long-distance flights can feel never-ending, particularly if you don’t get any sleep. Counting down the hours or minutes until you can finally get some relief off the plane becomes an obsession (执念). And, even if you do manage to get some rest, sitting upright can harm your neck and back. ____16____ Here are some tips to help you sleep better on airplanes. ____17____ Colin Espie, a sleep expert, says you shouldn’t try to force yourself to sleep. Even though it may seem against common sense, it’s important to try and let yourself fall asleep naturally. Sleep is a natural biological process, and it is much easier to let your body naturally take over. Choose your seat carefully. If you get the chance to select your own seat, Espie says you should be choosy when it comes to where you sit. Specifically, try to secure a seat away from busy areas on the plane, such as near the service areas where flight attendants may move around at all hours. ____18____ Choose your in-flight refreshments wisely. Many frequent flyers like to bring travel snacks along, especially on long flights. However, snacks with sugar and substances like caffeine, chocolate and alcohol can all affect sleep. ____19____ However, alcohol can have a negative effect on sleep, even if it helps with the onset of sleep. ____20____ If you come prepared in the right mindset and with the right tools, catching some Zs in the air may be easier than you think. A. Keep the same sleeping schedule. B. Arrive well-rested and don’t try to force it. C. Frequent travelers agree sleeping upright is no easy task. D. You should also try to select seats with extra legroom if you can. E. Alcohol may help you fall asleep initially, which can be confusing. F. You can use various online tools to track changes in seat availability. G. In short, sleeping on a plane doesn’t have to be as bad as it may seem. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The first time I saw the word “retarded” used to describe my son, we were in the neurologist’s office and Jeffrey was seven months old. Until then, I had ____21____ that Jeffrey’s turned-in eyes were a minor issue, and that his lack of muscle control was ____22____ . Still, I remember ____23____ that prognosis (预断), thinking the doctor couldn’t possibly know the outcome with a baby so ____24____. I’ve learnt a lot since then and realize doctors ____25____ on statistics and averages and look at symptoms, never getting sidetracked by ____26____ thinking or hope. But the word “retarded” ____27____ me. I hadn’t heard it used to refer to a person’s mental capabilities before and always regarded it as a(n) ____28____. Later, as Jeffrey reached elementary school age, we discovered the term “mental impairment” had ____29____ “retarded” in the special education system. ____30____, it became unfashionable, too and less harsh sounding definitions emerged. With MOCI for Moderately Cognitively Impaired and MCI for Mildly Cognitively Impaired, the schools were ____31____ to be more precise and less frightening. Over the years, I’ve also happily noticed parents try not to talk of their children with disabilities by describing their ____32____. That’s because words matter. Does intelligence ____33____ my son’s worth? To me — my son — ____34____, beautiful, kind, loving with a capacity for appreciating beauty — he has a ____35____. So, don’t call him a retard. Words matter. 21. A. assumed B. appreciated C. feared D. confirmed 22. A. incurable B. technical C. temporary D. unavoidable 23. A. adapting to B. inquiring into C. recovering from D. laughing at 24. A. young B. weak C. promising D. adorable 25. A. press B. depend C. pile D. bear 26. A. original B. analytic C. wishful D. unrealistic 27. A. attracted B. shocked C. escaped D. promoted 28. A. abuse B. option C. compromise D. compliment 29. A. involved B. matched C. simplified D. replaced 30. A. Consequently B. Shortly C. Unfortunately D. Automatically 31. A. forbidden B. advertising C. persuaded D. attempting 32. A. limitations B. discrimination C. preferences D. advancement 33. A. change B. guarantee C. indicate D. cover 34. A. naturally-gifted B. all-rounded C. warm-hearted D. differently-abled 35. A. feature B. soul C. commitment D. potential 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。 A museum long dedicated to the cultural and natural heritage of the Miao ethnic group is eyeing ____36____ (tour), report Yang Jun and Wang Jin in Guiyang. Up until the end of the last century, a group of people had lived a primal lifestyle deep in the mountains at the juncture of the Liuzhi region and Zhijin County in Southwest China’s Guizhou Province. With ____37____ population of around 5,000, members of this branch of the Miao ethnic group were easy ____38____ (recognize) due to the unique hairstyle of their women, ____39____ (feature) a headpiece shaped like a pair of long horns. Even today ____40____ festive occasions, the women wrap samples of their ancestors’ hair and black wool around the hairpieces and secure their large buns (发髻) with white thread. Apart from the headpiece that weighs about 3 kilograms each and takes at least 30 ____41____ (minute) to set, the women often wear striped pleated skirts and garments that have embroidery and batik (蜡染) designs. The community ____42____ (live) a self-sufficient life through farming and weaving, yet has ____43____ (distinct) ethnic customs, folk instruments, songs and dances, and festivals that pay tribute to nature. In 1995, Chinese and Norwegian scholars went on a field trip to Gaoxing Village, one of the 12 villages ____44____ members of this Miao branch live. Later, China and Norway jointly established the Liuzhi Suojia Ecological Museum, ____45____ (consider) the first of its kind in Asia. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你注意到外教Lisa对学生口语的评价标准过于严格，许多学生感到压力较大。请你给Lisa写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）说明问题； （2）提出建议。 注意: （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Lisa, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Once upon a time, there was a young pianist named Anna. Anna loved to play the piano. She would practice every day, hoping to become a great pianist one day. But no matter how hard she tried, she felt like she was not good enough. She played in small cafes and at family gatherings, but she never felt confident in her skills. One rainy afternoon, Anna was playing the piano in a small, quiet cafe. There were only a few people there, and Anna felt sad because no one seemed to care about her music. Suddenly, an older man walked into the cafe. He had kind eyes and a gentle smile. He sat down at a table near the piano and listened. Anna noticed the man and felt a bit nervous. She continued to play, trying her best to ignore her doubts. When she finished her song, the man clapped loudly, surprising Anna. He walked over to her and said, “That was beautiful. You have a real gift.” Anna blushed and looked down. “Thank you,” she said softly. “But I’m not sure if I’m good enough to be a real pianist.” The man smiled kindly. “Everyone has doubts,” he said. “But you have something special. Don’t give up. Keep practicing, and believe in yourself. Sometimes, all we need is a little encouragement to see our true potential.” Anna felt a warmth in her heart. No one had ever said something like that to her before. She decided to take the man’s advice. She practiced even harder, playing with more passion. She started to believe in herself a little more each day. The kind man continued to visit the café and listen to Anna’s play. He always encouraged her, telling her she could achieve her dream. With his support, Anna’s playing improved greatly. People began to notice her talent, and soon, the small cafe was filled with people coming to hear her music. One day, the man gave Anna a piece of paper. “There’s a piano competition in the city,” he said. “I think you should enter. You have what it takes to win.” 注意: （1）续写词数应为150个左右; （2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Anna was nervous but excited. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The judges announced the winners, and to Anna’s surprise, she had won first place. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 全国100所名校高考模拟示范卷 按秘密级事项管理★启用前 2025年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 英语模拟测试（七） 本试卷共120分 考试时间120分钟 注意事项: 1. 答题前, 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, 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。 第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项, A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 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. B 13. C 14. D 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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. D 19. E 20. G 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B 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. tourism 37. a 38. to recognize 39. featuring 40. on 41. minutes 42. lives 43. distinctive 44. where 45. considered 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Lisa, I’m Li Hua from Class 5. I’ve observed that the strict criteria that you apply during our oral English assessments are causing considerable stress among students, which may negatively affect their performance rather than enhance it. Could we consider more formative feedback methods that focus on encouragement and gradual improvement? This approach might help students feel more comfortable and motivated to improve their spoken English skills. Thanks for your attention. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Anna was nervous but excited. She decided to enter the competition. She practiced day and night, pouring her heart into her music. When the day of the competition arrived, Anna felt ready. She walked onto the stage with confidence, remembering the kind man’s words. Anna played her heart out. Her fingers danced across the keys, and her music filled the room. When she finished, the audience stood up and clapped. Anna had never felt so happy. She realized she had done her best, and that was enough. The judges announced the winners, and to Anna’s surprise, she had won first place. Tears of joy filled her eyes as she accepted the award. She looked out into the audience and saw the kind man smiling proudly. She knew she couldn’t have done it without his encouragement. Anna’s success in the competition opened many doors for her. She was invited to play at big concerts. Her dream of becoming a great pianist was finally coming true. And she never forgot the kind stranger who believed in her when she didn’t believe in herself. She knew that sometimes, a little kindness and belief could change someone’s life forever. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$