2025届河南省驻马店市新蔡县第一高级中学高三下学期5月模拟预测英语试题

新蔡县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高三下学期5月份高考模拟预测英语试题

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一、听力(共两节，满分30分)略

二、阅读理解(共两节，共20小题.每小题2.5分，满分50分) 

第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分)

A

A seemingly small gesture at a restaurant outside Houston that wasn't part of the job description for a Waffle House waitress has now had a big effect on her life.

It happened last weekend, when 18­year­old Evoni Williams was serving an elderly man breakfast. He needed help. So Williams leaned over the table with a fork and a knife and cut up his ham for him. It might have ended there, but a customer named Laura Wolf was struck enough to take a picture and post it online.

“I didn't know the photo was taken until a couple of hours later，” Williams told the Houston Chronicle. “When I saw it, it's just something I would do for anybody. I was so busy in here, and I actually took the time to stop and hear what he had to say instead of walking past him.”

It apparently meant something to others too. As of Sunday, more than 130,000 people had reacted to the post and nearly 7,000 have shared it.But the story has extended beyond the Internet. Williams, a recent Texas City High School graduate, was honored at a ceremony, Thursday, with a $16,000 scholarship to Texas Southern University. Williams has reportedly been working full­time at the Waffle House to earn money toward school. Texas Southern University has assigned a counselor to help her begin her degree and she is planning to study business management.

Media at the local, national and international level have all picked up on the story. It is a moment among several in recent years, captured in a picture, put online, and capturing the attention of the Internet: like a New York City police officer giving a homeless man a pair of boots, or a restaurant goer whose wife died of cancer anonymously (匿名地) paying for the meal of another cancer patient.

21．Why did Laura Wolf take the photo and post it online?

A．She was really into recording some small gestures.

B．She wanted to draw attention to the restaurant.

C．She was touched by the considerate waitress.

D．She got paid by the restaurant to do so.

22．Why is a New York City police officer mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．To prove the power of the media.

B．To advocate helping those in need.

C．To show more people tend to use the Internet.

D．To argue the Internet is the center of attention.

23．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Wide web, colorful life B．Small gesture, big effect

C．Little effort, big reward D．Young mind, great influence

B

In Togo, a small West African nation located between Ghana and Benin, the price of school uniforms poses a significant barrier to girls’ education in this poverty-stricken(贫困的)land. Payton McGriff, a young American, founded the nonprofit Style Her Empowered(SHE)with the aim of enabling women through education. This initiative has brought about a remarkable innovation that is truly making a difference.

SHE, as detailed on its website, is devoted to building lasting education and job-seeking opportunities for girls from kindergarten through high school worldwide. The program made its appeared in 2017 in Notse, Togo, a place with a dismal record in girls’ education. Here, girls typically attend school for only around two to three years on average. The cost of education, especially the expensive school uniforms, combined with the common belief that women are most valuable at home, means that just a third of girls progress to junior high school.

To tackle the uniform cost barrier, SHE designed the world’s only growing school uniform. In the form of a midi-length dress, it adjusts in multiple body parts using attached strings, which can grow up to 12 inches longer and adjust six sizes in the chest, waist, and hips, allowing girls to wear it for up to three years. Moreover, SHE employs 20 seamstresses(女裁缝师)in Togo, providing them with good working conditions. Girls also receive full school scholarships, a year’s worth of school supplies, year-round tutoring, and good quality, waterproof backpacks.

The principal of Avassikpe Primary School in Togo, Komlan, acknowledges the transformative power of SHE’s support. He notes that girls now attend school much more regularly. Local elders are deeply appreciative of the opportunities that enable their daughters to imagine a better life. SHE’s website reveals that it has supported over 6,000 girls. 98 percent of whom are from rural villages, and its program has a 99.1 percent student pass rate, 40 percent higher than the 2022 national average. As we look forward, we wish the 500 new SHE-supported pupils in Togo, who have just started the new academic year, great happiness and success.

24．What does the underlined word “dismal” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Incomplete. B．Unfavorable. C．Promising. D．Stable.

25．What is special about the growing school uniform?

A．It has a short dress form. B．It can change size easily.

C．It is made of special strings. D．It gives girls more courage.

26．What is the author’s attitude towards SHE?

A．Doubtful. B．Negative. C．Supportive. D．Uncaring.

27．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To introduce a charity organization’s work. B．To stress the importance of school uniforms.

C．To criticize Togo’s education system. D．To encourage girls to go to school.

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.

The authors skillfully combine ideas from different fields. History, culture studies, and even environmental science work together to explain food’s role. One chapter discusses how crops like corn and potatoes spread globally after Columbus’ voyages (航行), changing diets and economies worldwide. Wurgaft and White also use famous scholars’ theories to show how food bridges nature and human culture. For instance, it links the Industrial Revolution’s mass farming to both economic growth and environmental harm, proving food systems affect everyone.

Its critical reflection on contemporary food systems is both timely and significant. The authors examine the ethical, environmental and social implications of modern industrial food production, addressing issues like relying on single crops, which harms soil and ecosystems. These discussions are especially relevant in today’s context of growing awareness about sustainability and food justice. By connecting historical developments with present-day challenges, it encourages readers to consider the broader implications of their food choices.

28．What does paragraph 2 mainly discuss about the book?

A．Its typical background. B．Its historical context. C．Its main characteristics. D．Its cultural themes.

29．What do Wurgaft and White reveal about the Industrial Revolution?