2025届广东省部分学校高三年级5月联考英语试题

2025届高三年级5月份联考

英语试题

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第一部分 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 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, commonly known as Coachella, is one of the largest and most famous music festivals in the United States. It started in 1999 and since 2001, it’s been held every April Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 in the desert of Indio, California. Organized by Goldenvoice, the festival attracts over 100, 000 visitors each weekend.

Tickets

Prices start at $549 for a three-day general admission pass. VIP passes cost around $1, 069. Fans must purchase them early on the official website or through trusted resale platforms like StubHub. Camping options, such as car camping (starting at $160) or tent camping (starting at $160), are popular for those who want to stay close to the festival grounds.

Key Features

Music and Art: Coachella hosts over 100 artists across multiple stages, including global stars like BLACKPINK, Billie Eilish and Frank Ocean. It showcases interactive facilities. Fashion: Attendees often wear colorful, bohemian-style clothes, with fashions like flower crowns, and sunglasses dominating the scene.

Important Tips

Weather: It’s extremely hot during the day (over 38℃) and cold at night. Bring sunscreen, hats and a light jacket.

Hydration (补水): Free water refill stations are available, but carrying a reusable bottle is advised.

ID and Rules: An ID is needed for entry, and attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Camping areas have strict rules, such as no open fires.

What’s worth mentioning is that if participants choose to carpool with four or more people to attend the festival, they can get a “carpoolchella” label and thus have the opportunity to win VIP tickets. It also holds an activity where ten empty water bottles could be exchanged for one bottle of water for free.

1. What do we know about Coachella?

A. It lasts 6 days every year. B. It is held in the desert.

C. It began in California in 2001. D. It features interactive art exhibits.

2. Which is one requirement for participants to attend the festival?

A. Camping near the site. B. Wearing ancient clothes.

C. Showing their ID cards D. Drinking bottled water.

3. What does Coachella advocate?

A. Fashion trends. B. Music diversity. C. Artistic interaction. D. Eco-friendly practices.

B

Every year, as many as 3,000 dogs from all over the world gather in New York City to compete in the famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show that lasts three or four days. Established in 1877, it’s the oldest show of its kind. It’s also one of the biggest, drawing crowds of dog lovers. Behind the scenes, Paul Campanella manages the whole operation.

Campanella is senior director of event operations for the Westminster Kennel Club (WKC). In 2025, show events were held at Madison Square Garden and the Jacob Javits Convention Center, both in New York City. Campanella’s team worked with the venues to determine everything from lights to decorations to floral (花卉) arrangements, while working closely with the television networks that broadcast the show. The competition takes place once a year. Planning for the following year begins the moment the show ends. One of Campanella’s biggest responsibilities is handling the budget. Since the WKC is a nonprofit organization, it’s important to stick to a budget.

Campanella started working for the WKC on a part-time basis as head of security in 2001. At the time, he worked for the New York City Police Department. When he retired in 2013, the WKC hired him full-time. His job was to create two new events for the annual show. For Campanella, this was more than a career move. It was a

dream opportunity. He’s loved dogs and dog shows since he was 12, when his parents gave him a dog named Starr. Today, he serves as a judge for other events and also shows his dog, Nigel.

Although Campanella majored in criminal justice as a college student, he believes a business degree is the best foundation for a career in event operations. Success in the field also requires specific skills. “You have to be very organized and be able to organize other people,” Campanella says. He also notes it’s important to know how to “work with numbers” to negotiate contracts with the different companies hired for the event.

4. What can we learn about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?

A. It belongs to Campanella. B. It is held annually. C. It lasts over a week. D. It is a local event.

5. Which best describes Campanella’s 2025 event operations?

A. It was time-insensitive. B. It was cost-ineffective.

C. It required careful planning. D. It lacked local support.

6. What was Campanella’s childhood dream?

A. Attending dog shows B. Becoming a policeman.

C Learning criminal justice D. Judging animal contests.

7. What does the text focus on concerning Campanella?

A. His love for animals. B. His job responsibilities.

C. His charity events. D. His unique personality.

C

The history of food is deeply connected with the history of humanity. In Ways of Eating: Exploring Food through History and Culture, Benjamin Wurgaft and Merry White explore the complex ways that food has shaped and been shaped by human civilizations. This book argues food is more than just something we eat-it reflects our societies, economies and traditions.

Using stories from history and real-life examples, the authors explain how food connects basic survival needs with deeper cultural meanings. It is plainly organized, which helps readers follow food’s journey through time. Each chapter focuses on a theme, starting from the origins of agriculture to the challenges of modern industrial food systems. Short stories within chapters make history relatable. For example, a story about a Tuscan herb farmer shows how tradition conflicts with modern farming problems. This mix of big-picture history and personal tales keeps the book both educational and interesting. It covers topics like ancient crops and fast food, making sure no part of food’s story is missed.