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 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。 The elderly residents at Brookdale Senior Living have a wealth of wisdom, but they face challenges when it comes to ____1____. Tasks like turning on devices, checking emails, and finding apps were often ____2____, especially regarding cell phones. That was until a group of students from Canterbury School in Fort Myers, Florida, decided to ____3____. 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 they ____5____ 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 their ____7____. Jonathan Smith, a resident at Brookdale, expressed his gratitude: “I couldn’t ____8____ 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 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 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 China has big plans for space exploration. The country is making steady progress in its manned lunar program and aims to land Chinese astronauts ____11____ the moon by 2030, the China Manned Space Agency said on March 3. The design work for key project ____12____ (component), including the Mengzhou manned spacecraft and the Wangyu lunar suit, is progressing on schedule. The space agency also ____13____ (announce) plans for two manned spaceflights this year — Shenzhou XX and XXI — as well as the Tianzhou 9 cargo mission to the Tiangong space station. Crew members for the two flights ____14____ (select) and are undergoing training. B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Staple foods (主食) in China typically include rice and noodles. but soon a new type may join the list: potato-turned rice. This rice-shaped starch (淀粉) product ____15____ (make) from potatoes, is undergoing initial production in Zhaotong. Yunnan Using a new technology, this ____16____ (innovation) product has the potential ____17____ (turn) potatoes into a widely accepted staple food in China helping improve the country’s food security. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 Last year was ____18____ (hot) on record, highlighting the significance of green technology in 2025. One key green technology is carbon capture (收集) and storage(CCS), ____19____ involves separating CO₂ from other gases at emission (排放) sources before they are released into the atmosphere, and ____20____ (transport) the CO₂ 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。 A 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 (滚动) right to view the prices and book on. You can secure your place on your chosen adventure with a deposit (保证金) of either £300 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 ·Airport pick-up and return transfer ·Three meals a day for the duration of the trip ·Program transfers ·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 of local 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 dietary 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 on our list. We advise you to budget for£70/€80/$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 corner 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 (火焰) 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 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 of his 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 (坚韧). 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. “A story 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. 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 it comes to experiential purchases compared with material ones. We also discovered that experiential consumption fosters (促进) 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 greater 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 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 need 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-profile 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 2018Nobel 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 publishing rather than taking the time to do their work right? It’s impossible to answer this question scientifically because there’s no scientific definition of what constitutes “rushing”. But there’s little doubt that we live in a culture where academics at leading universities are under enormous pressure to produce results — and a lot of them — quickly. However, nearly a century passed between biochemist Friedrich Miescher’s identification of the DNA molecule and suggestion that it might be involved in inheritance (遗传) and the clarification of its double-helix (双螺旋) structure in the 1950s. And it took just about half a century for geologists and geophysicists to accept Alfred Wegener’s idea of continental drift (漂移). There’s plenty of circumstantial evidence that scientists and other scholars are pushing results out far faster than they used to. One recent study put the number at more than seven million a year, compared with fewer than a million as recently as 1980. Another study found 265 academic authors — two thirds of whom were in the medical and life sciences — published a paper every five days on average. The numbers suggest that the research world has prioritized quantity over quality. Researchers may need to slow down — not speed up — if we are to produce knowledge worthy of trust. 31. What does the word “rigor” underlined in Paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Quickness and convenience. B. Flexibility and openness. C. Strictness and precision. D. Fame and popularity. 32. DNA and continental drift are examples to demonstrate that _______. A. good science takes time B. science advances with time C. research across disciplines is needed D. breakthroughs seldom happen by chance 33. Which of the following situations can best reflect the author’s concern? A A researcher fails to produce evidence for his paper. B. A university loses young talent due to a lack of funding. C. An editor overlooks the errors in a writer’s research methods. D. A scholar publishes a paper with limited data to gain recognition. 34. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. The Danger of Fast Science B. The Need for Trust in Science C. An Alarming Warning to Science Editors D. A Popular Trend towards Rushing Science 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the act of eating has transformed from a mindful practice to an often hurried and distracted (分心的) activity. Distracted eating, characterized by consuming food while engaging in other activities such as watching television, scrolling through smartphones, or working at a desk, is becoming increasingly widespread. ____35____ The common presence of digital devices and the constant demands of modern life have contributed to the rise of distracted eating. ____36____ For instance, office workers frequently eat lunch while replying to emails, and students snack during online classes. This behavior is not limited to any specific age group. Distracted eating has several negative effects on physical and mental health. When attention is divided between eating and another activity it becomes challenging to recognize signals of being full. ____37____ Studies have shown a correlation between distracted eating and an increased intake of calories, contributing to weight gain and obesity. Eating while distracted can impair digestion. The body needs to be in a relaxed state for proper digestion, but multitasking can create a state of mild stress, affecting the digestive process. This can lead to discomfort, bloating, and other gastrointestinal issues. ____38____ This reduces the overall nutritional quality of the diet, impacting long-term health. The practice of mindful eating, which involves paying full attention to the experience of eating, has been linked to improved mental health outcomes. In contrast, distracted eating can contribute to stress and anxiety, as it reduces the enjoyment and satisfaction of meals. ____39____ Creating specific areas for eating, free from digital devices and work related materials helps to establish a clear boundary between mealtime and other activities. Establishing and following regular meal times can reduce the temptation to cat while multitasking. This encourages a more structured approach to eating. Engage in mindful eating by focusing on the sensory experience of food — its taste, texture, and aroma. This can enhance the enjoyment of meals and improve satiety recognition. As awareness of the issue grows, it is hoped that more people will recognize the benefits of mindful eating and make conscious (自觉的) efforts to enjoy their meals fully and healthily. A. Addressing distracted eating requires conscious effort and lifestyle changes. B. Over time, this habit may weaken the brain’s ability to associate food with satisfaction. C. Eating in response to boredom, rather than genuine hunger, is a frequent consequence of such behavior. D. This shift in eating habits has significant consequences for our health and well-being. E. This can lead to overeating, as individuals are less aware of how much they have consumed. F. People are multitasking more than ever, trying to maximize productivity by combining meal times with other activities. G. Distracted eaters may make poorer food choices, choosing convenience foods that are often high in sugar, fat, and salt. 第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 If you listen to some self-improvement lectures about success, you’ll hear a familiar saying: Hustle (忙碌) harder. It sounds like success is just a matter of willpower and that the life of your dreams is within reach. Many young people are buying into this mindset, spending every waking hour working toward ambitious goals, only to find themselves worn out and unfulfilled. Hustle culture promises success, but it often leads to burnout and disappointment. The truth is that success and fulfillment don’t come from constant struggle. They come from something deeper and more sustainable: persistence (坚持). Hustle culture praises big goals. But what the experts won’t tell you is that most of those goals require a mix of timing, luck, and sometimes even genetics. No matter how hard you hustle, success isn’t always within your control. Persistence culture, on the other hand, takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on massive, high-risk goals, it emphasizes consistent effort over time. It encourages growth, learning, and steady improvement—factors that are within your control. Hustle culture focuses on goals, ignoring the process. It tells you to chase success at all costs, even if that means doing things you hate along the way. For example, you love podcasting (制作播客). You enjoy the connection with your audience. But if you follow hustle culture, your focus shifts to profit, audience growth, and social media engagement. To “succeed,” you have to learn marketing strategies that you don’t actually enjoy. Persistence culture, in contrast, prioritizes the process itself. It asks: Do you enjoy what you’re doing? When you love the process, you don’t need external approval to keep going. Success becomes a byproduct of consistency and passion. Instead of measuring success by external factors, it asks: How can I improve? Maybe your podcast isn’t getting millions of downloads, but are you becoming a better interviewer? Are you developing new skills? These are the measures that matter because they’re within your control 40. How do many young people feel after following the “hustle harder” mindset? ________________________________________________________ 41. Where do success and fulfillment come from? ________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. > Hustle culture focuses on massive, high-risk goals, measures success by external factors and prioritizes the process. ________________________________________________________ 43. How are you going to put “Persistence Culture” into practice in your daily life? (In about 40 words) ________________________________________________________ 第二节 （20分） 44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你校校报英语专栏在举办“我最难忘的一节课（My Most Unforgettable Class）”征文比赛。请你用英文投稿，内容包括： 1.介绍这节课： 2.说明最难忘的原因。 注意：词数100左右 My Most Unforgettable Class ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 西城区高三模拟测试试卷 英语 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。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B 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 【11~14题答案】 【答案】11. on 12. components 13. announced 14. have been selected B 【15~17题答案】 【答案】15. made 16. innovative 17. to turn C 【18~20题答案】 【答案】18. the hottest 19. which 20. transporting 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。 A 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C C 【28~30题答案】 【答案】28. B 29. D 30. D D 【31~34题答案】 【答案】31. C 32. A 33. D 34. A 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【35~39题答案】 【答案】35. D 36. F 37. E 38. G 39. A 第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 【40~43题答案】 【答案】40. They feel worn out and unfulfilled. 41. They come from something deeper and more sustainable: persistence. 42. Hustle culture focuses on massive, high-risk goals, measures success by external factors and prioritizes the process. According to the passage hustle culture ignores the process instead of prioritizing the process itself. 43. I’ll prioritize consistent effort over grand goals. For instance, in podcasting, I’ll focus on improving interviewing skills and storytelling daily rather than chasing downloads. By valuing small, measurable progress and passion, I’ll build sustainable growth without burnout. 第二节 （20分） 【44题答案】 【答案】 My Most Unforgettable Class The most unforgettable class I’ve ever attended was an English class focusing on the concept of EQ. Rather than mere instruction, our teacher presented a real-life conflict between two students, born from careless words and actions. In class, she first let us identify their low-EQ behavior. After that, she challenged us to craft solutions rooted in empathy. Finally, she wrapped up the class with universal truths for navigating such conflicts — lessons extending far beyond the classroom. What makes this class unforgettable is not just its engaging case study, but the profound truth it uncovered: To show empathy for others and manage our own emotions is to cultivate harmony within and without. This realization, simple yet timeless, will serve me well for the rest of my life. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $