2025届北京市西城区高三下学期二模英语试题

西城区高三模拟测试试卷 英 语 2025.5 本试卷共14页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。 考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每趣所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选 出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The elderly residents at Brookdale Senior Living have a wealth of wisdom,but they face challenges when it comes to1.Tasks like turning on devices, checking emails,and finding apps were often2,especially regarding cell phones.That was until a group of students from Canterbury School in Fort Myers, Florida.decided to3 A few years ago,after joking about how difficult digital devices were for their grandparents,Aaron Smolyar and his two friends came up with a(n)4.They created CLEO.which stands for"Computer Literacy Education Outreach".Their goal was to teach seniors how to use modern devices,and they5 tried emailing Brookdale to partner with them.However,when they didn't receive a response,the teens decided to take action and simply went to the center,which is located next to their school.They offered to volunteer their 6 to show the residents how to use their smartphones and connect with digital platforms. Now,the CLEO volunteers visit Brookdale once a week,patiently helping the residents.They have developed close bonds with the seniors,making a lasting impact on their7 Jonathan Smith,a resident at Brookdale,expressed his gratitude:"I couldn't8 how to text a picture until one of the CLEO kids explained it to me." The CLEO program has expanded,with six chapters nationwide.Its mission is to 9 the digital divide by giving senior citizens the skills to explore the digital world.The volunteers not only teach technical skills but also form meaningful 10 with the seniors.As Aaron Smolyar put it,"I don't think we realized how much we were going to learn from the seniors themselves." 1.A.health B.fashion C.technology D.creativity 西城区商三模拟测试试卷英语2025.5第1页（共14页） 2.A.engaging B.confusing C.stimulating D.rewarding 3.A.work B.study C.wait D.help 4.A.idea B.theory C.product D.answer 5.A.proudly B.initially C.deliberately D.definitely 6.A.money B.influence C.time D.attention 7.A.communities B.careers C.businesses D.lives 8.A.rely on B.check out C.figure out D.look into 9.A.bridge B.assess C.witness D.accept 10.A.impressions B.relationships C.agreements D.expressions 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰 当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题 卡指定区域作答。 A China has big plans for space exploration.The country is making stcady progress in its manned lunar program and aims to land Chinese astronauts 11 the moom by 2030,the China Manned Space Agency said on March 3.The design work for key project12(component),including the Mengzhou manned spacecraft and the Wangyu lunar suit,is progressing on schedule.The space agency also 13 +d. (announce)plans for two manned spaceflights this ycar-Shenzhou XX and XXIs well as the Tianzhou 9 cargo mission to the Tiangong spacc station.Crew memnbets for the two flights 14 (select)and arc undergoing training. ◇ Staplc foods (in China typically include rice and noodles.bua sooD.a new type may join the list:potato-turnod rice.This rico-shaped starch (product. mo 15(make)from potatocs,is undergoing initial production in Zhacng.Y Using a new technology,this 16(innov ation)product has the poncetial 17(tum)potatoes into a widcly aocepiod staplo food in Chinn hclpingp the country's food security. 皴区福三银扣搁试1试鲁弱蒲0卫55期1質（胜4到》 C Last year was 18(hot)on record,highlighting the significance of green technology in 2025.One key green technology is carbon capture()and storage (CCS),_ involves separating CO2 from other gases at emission (sources before they are released into the atmosphere,and 20(transport)the COz to an underground location to be stored.CCS projects are now storing about 45 million tons of CO2 yearly,roughly equal to the emissions of 10 million cars.The growth of clean energy continues,with wind and solar power expected to overtake coal in electricity generation. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Travel Style:Group Backpacking Adventure Perfect for first time travelers such as Gap Year or University students looking to explore Nepal India with a group of like-minded people! Age Range:18-22 Accommodation:hotels,bunkhouses,guest houses Transport:public and private buses,internal flights,trains,boats,taxis Fees: 7 weeks:￡4,250 For available start dates,check out the "Dates Availability"section-you may need to scroll right to view the prices and book on.You can secure your place on your chosen adventure with a deposit (of either f300 or 10%of the trip price, whichever is higher.The remainder is paid leading up to the program departing WHAT'S INCLUDED: Pre-departure support 西城区高三模拟测试试卷英语2025.5第3页（共14页） Airport pick-up and return transfer Three meals a day for the duration of the trip ·Program女ansfers .All activities and tours as described in the brochure .24/7 Emergency Backup Financial Failure Protection WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Flights to/from destination 。Travel Insurance 。Visa&Vaccinations Spending Money (souvenirs,optional activities,etc.) .Tips for local tour guides and drivers Who is this program designed for? This program is for anyone looking to volunteer and travel through Nepal and India's most sought-after destinations.There is no prior experience required although the minimum age is 18 and you must also have your doctor sign our medical form confirming you are medically fit to participate.On most days,you may find yourself on your feet for 6 hours or more,so a reasonable level of fitness is required to participate. What is the food like? Three meals a day are included,and these will be a mixture oflocal and western cuisine. Meals while at the volunteering projects are cooked for you,then while we are travelling we will either buy food to cook at our accommodation or visit local restaurants and cafes.Expect lots of rice,dried beans,spices and flavour!Vegan and vegetarian diets can be accommodated.Please check with us regarding further dietnry requirements and/or health conditions. Who will be supervising me? Throughout your expedition you will be accompanied by an Expedition Leader.At various stages of your expedition,we also make use of the services of local support staff including project coordinators,drivers and guides. How much spending money do I need? You will need money for extra meals,drinks snacks,as well as for any activities not 西城区高三棋拟测试试卷英语2025.5第4页（共14西） on our list.We advise you to budget for f70/E80/$100 per week(this is a guideline only). 21.Who is most suitable for this program? A.A 15-year-old teenager who is keen on adventure. B.A 30-year-old man with prior travelling experience. C.A 19-year-old university student who is medically fit D.A 21-year-old explorer who prefers travelling on his own. 22.What is included in the program fee? A.Flights. B.Meals. C.Travel Insurance. D.Visa Vaccinations. 23.What do we know about the program? A.Different dietary requirements will be taken into account. B.Participants will be accompanied by an Expedition Leader only. C.The money for three meals,extra drinks and snacks is included in the fees. D.One needs to pay the total fees to secure his place on the chosen adventure. B In the quiet town of Greenfield,situated in the hills of upstate New York,David Lee had built a life around his art.His small studio in an old Victorian house was a sanctuary(庇护所)where he painted landscapes that captured(展现)the heart of the town he loved.The walls were covered with pieces of art,each one reflecting his dedication and passion. One crisp autumn evening,as the sun set,casting a golden glow over the town, David worked on what he believed was his best piece yet.Lost in his work,he barely noticed a flash of light in the comner of his eye. It was a neighbor who first saw the smoke.By the time David realized what was happening,the fire had spread through half of his studio.He rushed outside,horrified to see the flames (consuming everything he had worked so hard for.Within minutes,his studio was reduced to ashes. The following days were clouded with sorrow.David wandered the streets of 西城区高三模拟测试试卷英语2025.5第5页（共14页） Greenfield,confused and with no purpose.Friends and neighbors offered their support, but nothing could replace the years of work destroyed.One evening,as he sat on a bench in the town square,he noticed children drawing with chalk on the pavement. Their laughter and creativity cut through his despair. David realized his passion for art wasn't tied to the physical space ofhis studio.It was something deeper within him.He decided to start over,to rebuild his life and art anew. With the help of his friends,David set up a small workspace in the community center.He began painting again,this time with renewed purpose.His first piece was an acknowledgment of Greenfield,capturing the town's resilience )As he painted,he felt a sense of peace he hadn't felt in weeks. One day,while finishing a challenging piece,a young girl approached him."What are you painting?"she asked. David smiled."It's a story,"he said."Astory of resilience and hope." The girl nodded,her eyes reflecting the colors on the painting."It's beautiful,"she said. David felt warmth in his chest.He realized his art was about more than just paintings-it was about connecting with others and sharing his journey.From then on, David painted not only for himself but for everyone who needed a reminder of the beauty in the world.Though his studio had changed,his passion for art had been renewed,and in that,he found a new kind of resilience. 24.How did David feel after the fire destroyed his studio? A.Angry and bitter. B.Grateful and content. C.Lost and empty. D.Anxious and regretful. 25.What is the significance of the children drawing on the pavement? A.Their creativity helps David find joy again. B.They are a reminder of the fire's destruction. C.They represent the future of art in Greenfield D.They show how the town has forgotten about David's art. 西城区高三模拟测试试卷英语2025.5第6页（共14页) 26.What is the theme of David's first new painting after the fire? A.Renewal. B.Resilience. C.Peace. D.Passion. 27.What can we learn from the passage? A.The flash today is the silence tomorrow. B.The less you expect,the more you appreciate C.The flame that burns you may also light your way. D.The greatest roadblocks are the ones you cannot see. C The human being is a "social animal,"as Aristotle suggested.We have a fundamental need to belong.Yet we find ourselves in the middle of an epidemic of loneliness and isolation.How,then,might we encourage the feelings of connectedness that are so crucial to our well-being? Over the past several years,my colleagues and I have conducted scientific studies suggesting that experiential purchases tend to bring people more happiness than material ones.In recent research,we investigated another downstream consequence of spending on experiences rather than things:it can promote a greater sense of social connection. We conducted a series of 13 experiments involving 1,980 participants.We asked people to think about either experiential or material purchases they had made and then rate their thoughts and feelings about those purchases on nine-point scales.In some of our studies,people reported feeling more connection with someone who had made the same experiential purchase than someone who had made the same material purchase. This reflects the fact that experiential purchases are more central to an individual's identity:our data show that people feel more similar to and more connection with someone who purchases the same experience as them because they believe this kind of consumption tends to represent more of one's true,essential sense of self. These findings apply even when people think about how their experiences differ. Knowing that another person has a better version of what you have can create a sense of social distance.What we observe,however,is that this distance feels less wide when 西城区高三模拟测试试卷英语2025.5第7页（共14页） it comes to experiential purchases compared with material ones. We also discovered that experiential consumption fosters()a sense of social connectedness more broadly,not just to those who have made a similar purchase. People who reflected on experiences they had acquired-rather than material goods- reported a broader sense of connection to humanity. Finally,we found that after people think about a fulfilling experience,they express a grcater desire to engage in social activities than they do after they reflect on an important possession.Experiences connect us with others,and they provide memories of such connection that people can revisit.These memories,in turn,can encourage engagement in even more sociality. One clear takeaway from this research-like the many studies on experiential spending and happiness done to date-is that people would likely be wise to increase their spending on“doing'”rather than“having.”But our work points to another implication as well.Communities could benefit in many ways from encouraging experiential pursuits.Policymakers can support access to public parks,beaches and museums.for example.Improved funding for the arts and performance spaces can be a way for communities to ensure that'shared experiences continue to bring people together.Directing resources toward more community engagement might promote Improvements in societal well-being. 28.What can be learned about experiential purchases? A.They effectively prevent social distancing. B.They promote involvement in social events. C.They allow people to discover their true selves. D.They reduce the likelihood of social comparison. 29.According to the passage,policymakers had better A.address the funding challenges of communities B.advocate the importance of social well-being C.prioritize the construction of public spaces D.finance local cultural events and festivals 西城区高三模拟测试试卷英语2025.5第8页（共14页） 30.What is the purpose of this passage? A.To argue against materialism in modern society. B.To suggest ways to reduce loneliness and isolation. C.To compare the economic value of goods and experiences. D.To show how experiences boost connection and well-being. D A theme at this year's World Economic Forum (WEF)meeting was the perceived nced to"accelerate breakthroughs in research and technology."Some of this discussion was motivated by the climate emergency,some by the opportunities and challenges presented by generative artificial intelligence.Yet in various conversations,it seemed to be taken for granted that to address the world's problems,scientific research needs to move faster. The WEF meeting took place just two weeks after Harvard University President Claudine Gay stepped down after complaints were made about her political science scholarship.Gay's troubles came after Stanford University President Marc Tessier- Lavigne stepped down,after an internal investigation concluded that his neuroscience research had "multiple problems"and "fell below customary standards of scientific rigor."Although it may be impossible to determine just how widespread such problems really are,it's hard to imagine that the phenomenon of high-protle scholars correcting and withdrawing papers has not had a negative impact on public trust in science and perhaps in experts broadly. In recent years we've seen important papers withdrawn because of questionable data or methods.In one interesting case,Frances H.Arnold,who shared the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry,voluntarily withdrew a paper when her lab was unable to reproduce her results-but after the paper had been published.In an open apology,she stated that she was"a bit busy"when the paper was submitted and"did not do my job well."Arnold's honesty is admirable,but it raises a question:Are scholars at highly competitive places such as Harvard and Standford rushing to publish rather than taking the time to do their work right? It's impossible to answer this question scientifically because there's no scientific 西城区高三模拟测试试卷英语2025.5第9页（共14页）