2025届宁夏银川市第二中学高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试卷

绝密★启用前 银川二中2024—2025学年第二学期高三年级二模 英 语 试 卷 命题：霍皓如 审核：王燕 注意事项： 1. 本试卷共四部分，满分150分。考试时间为120分钟。 2. 答案写在答题卡上的指定位置。考试结束后，交回答题卡。 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。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 will Marie do next?（ ） A. Water the flowers. B. Find the passport. C. Catch a flight. 2. Why was the pizza delayed?（ ） A. The delivery man was too busy. B. The delivery man missed the right turn. C. The delivery man got stuck in the road. 3. How does the woman sound?（ ） A. Depressed. B. Indifferent. C. Peaceful. 4. When does Tom’s meeting start?（ ） A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 10:00. 5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?（ ） A. A drama contest. B. A photo show. C. A school website. 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。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 are the cameras used for?（ ） A. Monitoring wild birds. B. Recording solar activities. C. Providing updates to the center. 7. How will the woman probably help?（ ） A. By collecting tips. B. By analyzing the data. C. By painting nest boxes. 听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。 8. Who is Ryan Foster?（ ） A. A reader. B. An editor. C. A host. 9. What makes the magazine so special?（ ） A. Its rich contents. B. Its educational value. C. Its attractive illustrations. 10. What inspired Rosie to choose the career?（ ） A. Demands from the work. B. Dream from the childhood. C. Expectation from her mother. 听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。 11. Where did the woman find the phone?（ ） A. In a cafe. B. At the library. C. On the subway. 12. What will the man do before six o’clock?（ ） A. Meet the woman. B. Buy a new phone. C. Make a call to the library. 13. What might be the relationship between the speakers?（ ） A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Colleagues. 听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。 14. What will the school provide?（ ） A. Basic gardening tools. B. Community service certificates. C. Recommendation for college applications. 15. What is a requirement for this job?（ ） A. Ability to work alone. B. Experience in gardening. C. Willingness to work outdoors. 16. By which day should the man submit the application?（ ） A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Saturday. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. What can strengthen brain connections according to the speaker?（ ） A. Taking regular sleep. B. Reading one topic deeply. C. Learning a new instrument. 18. What benefit do strong social bonds have?（ ） A. They increase blood flow. B. They help to clean the brain. C. They slow down memory loss. 19. How long should one do exercise weekly?（ ） A. 150 minutes. B. 180 minutes. C. 200 minutes. 20. Who is the speaker probably talking to?（ ） A. Senior patients. B. School students. C. Voluntary workers. 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。 A Four Must-see Night Sky Events in 2025 In the upcoming year, stargazers can anticipate a range of heavenly wonders to get excited for. Saturn and Venus joint On January 18, two neighboring worlds of Venus and Saturn will appear less than half a degree apart in the sky, about 30 — 45 minutes after sunset. Venus, the brighter, will shine a brilliant red, with Saturn next to it appearing more golden. Though you will be able to see both with the naked eye, binoculars will enhance the view. Lunar eclipse (月食) and blood moon During a lunar eclipse, one in 2022 seen in Portugal, light casts a burning glow on the moon’s surface in the early morning hours of March 14, lasting from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. Stargazers can get a great view of the “blood moon” across the Americas, weather permitting. Partial solar eclipse The sky shifting from deep blue at the top, to burning reds on the horizon, the solar eclipse coming March 29, 2025, will have the sun appear as a new moon. Visible across large parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, the event begins at 4:50 a.m. At 6:47 a.m., the largest part of the sun will be shaded by the moon. Moon and Mercury meet up Mercury is tricky to spot because of its closeness to the sun. On June 26, the planet will be easier to glimpse as it appears next to our moon around 20 — 30 minutes before the twilight fades. Mercury will shine as a faint red of light to the naked eye. 21. Which event takes the longest time?（ ） A. Saturn and Venus joint. B. Lunar eclipse and blood moon. C. Partial solar eclipse. D. Moon and Mercury meet up. 22. Which country best suits blood moon observation?（ ） A. China. B. America. C. Russia. D. Portugal. 23. What do the four events have in common?（ ） A. They can be viewed with naked eyes. B. They fall in the same month. C. They all emerge for the first time. D. They have red lights involved. B Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game—lacrosse (曲棍球), other than watching some neighbors pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 24. Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program?（ ） A. His son asked him to support the game. B. The kids’ league faced declining participation. C. He wanted to promote his own law firm. D. He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 25. What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean?（ ） A. Learned the rules. B. Got injured. C. Attracted donations. D. Became interested. 26. How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program?（ ） A. By organizing charity matches. B. By collecting and selling used items. C. By charging participation fees. D. By raising money from the community. 27. What can we learn about the program’s impact?（ ） A. It reduced screen time for children. B. It increased waste sent to landfills. C. It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D. It created jobs for the local residents. C What if everything happens for a reason? Burnt toast theory, a modern view on this classic idea, suggests that every little inconvenience we experience in our day-to-day lives happens for a bigger reason. Imagine you accidentally burn your toast before leaving for work. According to burnt toast theory, this tiny inconvenience can cause a domino effect (多米诺效应). Your morning gets delayed by three to five minutes—just enough time to leave the house later than usual and avoid a potential car accident. Or perhaps you catch a later train, missing an awkward encounter with someone you don’t intend to see. You might even meet someone new whom you wouldn’t have otherwise met, leading to a friendship or romantic connection. When we feel like things are outside our control, that can be scary. The burnt toast theory can help some people let go of their need for control and take negative situations more positively. However, while maintaining a positive mindset can be beneficial, over-optimism can lead to “poisonous positivity”. When we only allow ourselves to focus on positive thoughts, we are denying ourselves the chance to properly deal with challenges and difficult situations to better ourselves, focusing on creating a false positive façade (假象) instead. By constantly avoiding negative experiences, we might ignore their real impact on us and fail to acknowledge when we’re struggling. It can make us feel worse about ourselves, and may lead to pushing down negative feelings or experiences, and refusing to acknowledge or deal with them fully. Instead of focusing purely on positive thinking, working towards developing a growth mindset may be more helpful. You don’t always have to look for life’s silver linings, or even the meaning behind a little burnt toast. Sometimes things happen, and they suck. But as long as we take time to acknowledge how these things make us feel, and recognize that we can’t always control everything around us, we can still work towards improving ourselves, and how we handle life’s unexpected challenges—and that’s what really matters. 28. What can be inferred from the burnt toast theory?（ ） A. Life is a process, not destination. B. Lost in the east, gained in the west. C. Life is full of endless challenges. D. Lost time will never be found again. 29. Which can be an outcome from “poisonous positivity”?（ ） A. Loss of chances to grow. B. Failure to acknowledge others. C. Inability to control emotions. D. Decline in physical health. 30. Which can be seen as a growth mindset mentioned in the last paragraph?（ ） A. Finding reasons for failure. B. Avoiding pushing others too hard. C. Accepting life and making it better. D. Keeping a positive mindset and working hard. 31. Which is the best possible title for the text?（ ） A. Bum Toast Theory: Find a True Self B. Bum Toast Theory: Lead a Positive Life C. Burn Toast Theory: More than Positivity D. Burn Toast Theory: How to Live Actively D Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle though, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life. Lingchong You, a biologist at Duke University, along with his team, used computers to model the complex environment of a sponge for a 2022 study. He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth. This holds significance as certain bacteria tend to grow independently while others demand the companionship of others. Within a sponge filled with holes and pockets, there exist such an abundance of diverse structures that everyone attains a state of satisfaction. Nevertheless, it does not necessarily follow that these tools present a health risk to us as well. Bacteria exist everywhere and not all are harmful; in fact, many perform vital jobs. The important question is, therefore, are the bacteria found in sponges even worth worrying about? In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan. “Having said that, there is a possibility that if you use a sponge to wipe up raw meat that you could have some of those disease-causing bacteria on there, and studies have found that those bacteria can be separated from kitchen sponges.” This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the case. 32. What can we learn from the first paragraph?（ ） A. Sponges are perfect tools in the kitchen. B. Bacteria prefer to live in dry environment. C. Kitchen sponges are good home for bacteria. D. Bacteria affect kitchen sponges’ performance. 33. What did Lingchong You find in his study?（ ） A. How sponges are exactly structured. B. What encourages bacterial growth. C. How bacteria react to the environment. D. Why bacteria keep company with each other. 34. What does Quinlan think of bacteria on sponges?（ ） A. Relatively harmless. B. Poorly adaptive. C. Surprisingly unpleasant. D. Widely distributed. 35. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph?（ ） A. Research into applications of bacteria. B. The classification of bacteria. C. Methods to control bacterial growth. D. Proofs of bacterial threat. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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。 第3部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） Spring is a wonderful time to get outside and work in the garden, but have you ever considered how you can transform standard spring gardening jobs into mindful moments to boost your well-being? Here are the answers. Take care of nesting birds Springtime is nesting time for birds.You can find birdseed at your local store and set up a feeder in a suitable spot.    36  And watching birds can be a relaxing and enjoyable activity, which helps you feel more connected to nature. Get planting Now is the growing season for plants. Whether you’re planting flowers,vegetables, or something else, it’s a reminder of the way that the seeds we plant now will come to fruition in the future.    37   Pruning(修剪) and deadheading(摘除残花) Pruning and deadheading may seem like a chore, but they can actually be beneficial.   38  When you’re going through this job, take some time to consider areas in your life that you could cut back on in order to thrive in the future.     39   It might be appealing to keep your garden perfectly organized, but that’s not always the best idea. Gardens need a bit of mess to be healthy and diverse. Pollinators and insects benefit hugely from dead plants left in the garden, so does the soil. So stick to hard surfaces like pathways and let borders and grassy areas do their thing. Create a mini pond     40   It can be as small as a bucket,or any other watertight container you have. Simply add a layer of pebbles, fill it with water, add pond plants, and wait for the wildlife to turn up. A. Embrace a touch of wildness B. Maintain strict order in the garden. C. They will appreciate the food and shelter. D. You don’t need a large space to create a pond. E. This can give you a sense of purpose and hope. F. It’s like removing the unnecessary of your life. G. Making a mini pond is an easy and interesting project. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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。 On a fall day, my wife and I went boating on the Blackfoot River. I was excited about the trip because it would allow me to forget my     41   . At noon, we rested on a bank.     42   the scenery, we barely realized the approaching danger. Then three large     43   emerged from the forest: a huge mama bear with two babies. They were less than 100 feet away across the river, far closer than the recommended     44   distance. I could feel     45   reached deep into my stomach. Time stood still. Then, I grabbed the bear spray (喷雾) and we walked downriver to     46   ourselves. “Hey, bear!” I said, “We are not here to     47   you!” At that moment, I thought the mama bear would     48   across the river, covering the 100 feet in seconds. Although I knew how to use the spray, I didn’t think I could use it     49   . To our surprise, the mama bear     50   drank water from the river. When one baby wandered just a few steps away, she quickly     51   him. Just like their     52   appearance, they were gone, disappearing into the forest. We returned to our boat, feeling   53  . This encounter     54   me and taught me that my daily concerns seem insignificant in the larger context of our planet. The experience, the fear, and my limitations as a human have changed my     55   on the world forever. 41. A. concerns B. principles C. passions D. secrets 42. A. Tired of B. Absorbed in C. Looking into D. Reflecting on 43. A. signs B. pictures C. targets D. shapes 44. A. social B. safe C. average D. constant 45. A. fear B. surprise C. thrill D. courage 46. A. relax B. corner C. dismiss D. distance 47. A. bathe B. tease C. bother D. amuse 48. A. sail B. float C. charge D. wander 49. A. in advance B. at random C. at peace D. in time 50. A. probably B. simply C. naturally D. certainly 51. A. rescued B. abandoned C. fetched D. examined 52. A. timely B. inappropriate C. unexpected D. regular 53. A. relieved B. sympathetic C. regretful D. confused 54. A. frightened B. humbled C. refreshed D. fueled 55. A. perspective B. responsibility C. advantage D. virtue 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 30-Year Journey of Courage:Students Walk 54 km to Honor Heroes On April 3, 2025, over 2,300 students and teachers from Ningxia, embarked on their annual 54-kilometer walk to honor soldiers who died in 1949 to liberate the region. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the “walking ideological and political education class”, a tradition that 56. ________(inspire) more than 30,000 students so far. The journey began before dawn, with 57._________(participate) carrying handmade white flowers and singing patriotic songs like Ode to the Motherland. They trekked through 58._________(mud) mountain paths to Renshanhe Martyrs’ Cemetery, where 391 soldiers were buried—many of 59._______ were teenagers aged 18 - 25. The walk was 60._________(challenge), with students often facing rain, snow, and 61._________(exhaust). In 2021, 62._____ snowstorm turned the trip into a 14-hour struggle, yet everyone persevered. This activity combined history with hands-on learning. Students studied battle maps in geography class, wrote poems to martyrs, 63._______ acted out historical stories during English lessons. At the cemetery, they cleaned tombstones and read the names of 64._______(fall) soldiers. One student shared, “Touching the cold stones made me understand the true meaning of sacrifice”. This 30-year tradition proves that education is not just about books—it’s about feeling history 65._______ your feet and heart. As one teacher said, “When students walk this path, they carry forward both memory and responsibility”. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter 得知你校开设了名为“心灵小屋（Soul House）”的心理咨询室，来信询问其具体情况。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 开设的目的； 2. 开展的活动； 3. 你的感受。 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 Peter, _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。 Li Ming was a 17-year-old exchange student from China. With a heart full of dreams and a little bit of nervousness, he flew to the United Kingdom to start a new adventure. He had always imagined what it would be like to walk through the historic streets of England and meet people from different parts of the world. But as soon as he arrived at his new school, he felt a little unsure. In his new class, Li Ming struggled to start conversations with his British classmates. They spoke so quickly and used words and phrases he didn’t understand. When he tried to join their conversations, he felt shy about his accent and worried that he might say something wrong. He also noticed that British students seemed to value their personal space more than he was used to, which made it even harder for him to find the right moment to start a meaningful talk. Group work was even harder. During a group project in literature class, Li Ming had trouble explaining his ideas clearly, feeling like his ideas were getting lost in translation. And he started to doubt himself. Social events outside of class were just as difficult. At a school party, Li Ming watched his classmates laugh, dance, and sing along to the latest pop songs. He felt left out, not knowing the songs or the dance moves. He wanted to join the fun, but the fear of looking silly kept him on the sidelines. One day, the school announced a talent show, Li Ming, who practiced traditional Chinese kung fu, really wanted to try. While he was hesitating, a group of British students interested in cultural performances invited him to join them. Li Ming agreed. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: During their practice, the group was amazed by Li Ming’s Chinese kung fu._____ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: After the show, Li Ming noticed some changes happening. ___________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 英语试卷 第1页（共10页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$