江苏省常州市天宁区常州市第一中学2024-2025学年高三下学期2月期初检测英语试题

常州市第一中学2025届高三2月期初检测英语试题 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第-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，并标 在试卷的相应位置。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。 1.What will the woman do to help the man? A.Join him in his tasks. B.Replace his damaged hat. C.Protect him from sunburn. 2.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Job seeking. B.Financial planning. C.Academic performance. 3.When will Judy's swimming lesson start today? A.At 4:30 p.m. B.At 5:00 p.m C.At 5:30 p.m. 4.What is probably the woman's priority? A.Staying close to her family. B.Making more money. C.Having more excitement. 5.What is the woman doing? A.Giving geography lessons. B.Taking photos of the salt flats. C.Sharing memories from a trip. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.How can the man be best described? A.He is a strict divorced father. B.He's a bossy director. C.He is a successful actor. 7.Where does the man usually stay during the day? A.At home. B.At his studio C.In the street. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What does the woman ask the man to make? A.A shopping list. B.A dinner for the family C.Areservation at a restaurant. 9.Why does the woman ask for the man's help? A.She doesn't like cooking. B.She's busy until the evening. C.She forgot to buy cleaning supplies. 10.What will the man probably do next? A.Tidy up the kitchen. B.Head for his office C.Get into his car. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Coach and athlete. B.Skateboarder and fan. C.Fellow reporters. 12.What is Huston's main problem? A.He fell while competing. B.He lost the game for his team. C.He was hurt too badly to rise again. 13.What can we infer about the woman? A.She feels happy about Huston's courage. B.She's annoyed about the delayed first aid C.She thinks young athletes are more likely to win. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14.What is probably the man's job? A.A hotel receptionist. B.A history teacher. C.A tour guide. 15.Why is the woman traveling currently? A.To attend business meetings.B.To take a vacation. C.To visit relatives 16.What do the speakers have in common? A.They're crazy about sports. B.They're interested in history. C.They're from the same region. 17.Where will the woman probably go first? A.To a stadium. B.To a port. C.To a cafe. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18.What is Coco's childhood like? A.Colorful. B.Tough. C.Wealthy. 19.When was the Chanel fashion brand established? A.In1880 B.In1908. C.In1910 20.What is the main topic of the talk? A.The personality of Coco Chanel. B.The development of the brand Chanel. C.The products of the Chanel fashion house. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分) 第-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。 公 The world continues to inspire travel writers.Standout books for the year ahead are to please all types of our readers. A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness World explorer Alastair Humphries spent a year examining every square metre of a 12-mile radius() around his home in London and found wonder close to hand.A former Adventurer of the Year,Humphries has cycled around the globe and rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.His latest book,though,is a celebration of slowing things down and discovering a small wild world right on your doorstep.It's also a cry to revitalize London's neglected natural places in urban areas and our right to wander in them.f12.99,Eye Books. My Adventures in Travel and Publishing Travel publisher,Hilary Bradt's guidebook company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.The first Bradt Travel Guide was born in1974:Backpacking Along Ancient Ways Peru Bolivia which included some of the very first descriptions of the Inca Trail.Since then,Bradt has published many guidebooks about the farthest parts of the planet-Mongolia and Madagascar among them.Pioneering backpacking travels before the concept was widespread,he presents this book looking back at a lifetime of trials and stimulation in the wild.f20.00, Bradt. True Stories of Nature,Adventure Connection Environmental writer Laurie King has gathered a collection of original non-fiction stories,illustrations,and poems examining the human connection with nature.He takes a walk across the desert and discovers how hermits (survived in a South American forest.These exciting stories aim to inspire you to find your wild animal soul and rethink your relationship with nature.f14.99,Watkins Publishing. Writers Walk the World From the streets of London to the paths of Japan,the jungles of Ghana and beyond,Duncan Minshull collects the works of more than fifty walker-writers who have traveled the world's seven continents on foot.From the 1500s to the present day comes a memorable band of explorers and adventurers,scientists and craftsmen, pleasure-seekers and literary drifters sharing their experiences and asking themselves a question-why travel this way in the first place?f15.99,Notting Hill Editions. 21.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.Humphries's book describes sceneries he saw when cycling around the globe. B.Hilary Bradt is among the forerunners of backpacking tours C.Laurie King's book describes his contact with wild animals D.Duncan Minshull's book compares modern cities with rural areas. 22.The book which collects experiences from people of different identities is A.A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness B.My Adventures in Travel and Publishing C.True Stories of Nature,Adventure &Connection D.Writers Walk the World 23.The book is focused on natural attractions in a city A.A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness B.My Adventures in Travel and Publishing C.True Stories of Nature,Adventure &Connection D.Writers Walk the World B On a warm and damp June morning.Emily Bick winds through a field of knee-high corn.It feels like that quiet,expectation-filled moment before a concert:Tech people are setting up microphones,connecting wires.The star of this particular show is the microphone itself.Research assistants are attaching it to the corn stalks ()an innovation that Bick named the Insect Eavesdropper(窃听器). Bick,an insect scientist,researches ways to better detect the agricultural pests that drive serious economic losses worldwide.She says improving these methods could result in using pesticides more strategically-less often,at just the right time.Comn rootworm,also known as the"billion-dollar bug,"feeds on com roots,limiting the plant's nutrient supply and making stalks fall over.As a result,20%of the crop is lost to the insect every year. Worse still,climate change is bringing new challenges,such as the multiplication of insects in warmer temperatures.In our global society,experts say rapid pest detection will be critical to food production Bick's solution to the problem of pest detection is sound:Eavesdropping on the unique vibrations() that an insect makes when chewing on a plant to identify the insect itself.The Insect Eavesdropper uses a contact microphone,an affordable device that musicians often use on instruments.A little disc sits on a solid object- like corn-and captures the vibrations moving through it,registering each one with an electrical signal."When corn rootworm feeds on the roots,the vibration translates from the root system to the stalk,"Bick says."That's where we're picking it up.We're using the plant as the musical instrument,as essentially the outside of a guitar." Bick and her colleagues'findings aren't published yet,but as of now,their detection method is anywhere from 80%to 96%accurate.The team are still working on the data-processing pipeline,but hope they can get the Insect Eavesdropper on the shelf in a couple of years.Their goal is to advance pest detection-and maybe inspire people to listen to everything a little closer. 24.What is Bick's purpose in working in the corn field? A.To prepare for a concert. B.To arrange for a study. C.To make the show special D.To innovate planting ways 25.Why is corn rootworm named "billion-dollar bug"? A.Its nutrient is rich. B.It causes great loss. C.Its number is limited. D.It brings huge profits. 26.What does the underlined word"it"in paragraph 3 refer to? A.The comn.B.The signal. C.The system. D.The vibration. 27.Which of the following words can best describe the Insect Eavesdropper? A.Perfect. B.Inspiring. C.Promising. D.Purchasable. C Until now it has been impossible to peer into the human mind,but new biometric(生物计量的)and machine learning tools are changing this.Assuming people approve of these technologies monitoring them, researchers can collect real-time facial analysis and eye-movement data using webcams,and therefore recognize subconscious facial-expressions when people are engaged with different urban scenes. Our research group at Tufts University has conducted a number of facial analysis and eye-tracking studies, using iMotions Online AFFDEX facial coding software to track 51 participants'real-time visual attention and facial expressions in response to images and videos of Memorial Drive in Cambridge.We captured similar images of the same stretch of road with and without cars and compared our participants'emotional reactions to both types of images.The system records a person's eye movements and facial expressions with a camera.Then the software uses an algorithm (to score whether a participant displayed positive,negative or neutral emotions during each millisecond of the study based on subtle movements in their facial muscles. In its results,although our participants expressed neutral emotions in response to the images 85 percent of the time,participants spent on average 0.4 percent more time expressing positive emotions in response to vehicleless images and videos.While seemingly a small difference,any measurable effect from a still image can signal something worth considering.And after several follow-up researches,we did find that cars absorbed people naturally,whereas people's emotional responses are more negative while looking at them. Scientists and urban planners globally are beginning to polish biometric tools to understand these kinds of behavioral responses to urban and architectural elements.Natural elements like trees are less foreign to our brain than car-related infrastructure like traffic lights,and accord better with our in-born preferences.Furthermore, natural design elements make it easier for humans to relax and enjoy their surroundings as they reflect the natural surroundings of our environment.Car-free spaces are important in community building.Some studies have taken these biometric tools out of the lab,but more work is still needed to test these human behavioral responses in real-world conditions. 28.How did the researchers reach the conclusion? A.By making an assumption B.By using webcams. C.By analyzing collected data D.By using a coding software. 29.According to the research conducted by Tults University, A.a still image is worth more consideration B.images without vehicles could thrill participants C.most participants were neutral about the research D.images with vehicles might well capture participants 30.What can be inferred from this passage? A.Biometric tools can improve people's emotional states. B.The research findings might help guide urban planning. C.Happiness and the number of cars are positively related. D.Human consciousness can be transformed by biometric tools. 31.What is the main idea of this passage? A.Biometrictools help decode human perception. B.Biometrics suggests car-free cities in the future. C.Biometrictools make for a better environment. D.Biometrics promotes urban planning and building. D In a stimulating interview with the philosopher Daniel Dennett in Living on Earth,Dannet shared that Charles Darwin and Alan Turing might make the same discovery.Darwin showed how you can get the appearance of purpose and design out of blind processes of natural selection.And Turing said that any computable problem can be computed by a machine without understanding. The host then voiced a concern:as Al advances,machines will come to lord over us.Dennett acknowledges there's a takeover risk but claims it's misunderstood.The risk is not that machines will become autonomous rulers but that we will depend too much on machines. The main issue with Al is not intelligence but autonomy.At the end of the day,even the smartest computers are our tools,and their intentions are ours.Or,to the extent that we can speak of their intentions at all.The intention of a self-driving car to avoid an obstacle,for example,is what it's designed for. Our growing dependence on technologies doesn't mean we are losing our natural autonomy in quite this sense.Our needs remain.But it is a loss of autonomy.Even auto mechanics these days rely on computers and,in the era of self-driving cars,will any of us still know how to drive?Think what would happen if we lost electricity? We'd be thrown back into the 19th century,as Dennett says.But things would be worse as we lack know-how that made it possible for our ancestors to live well in the olden days. The truth is,we've been technological since our dawn as a species.We first found ourselves in the archaeological record where we saw a great exposition of tools,technologies,art-making and language.In a sense, being human means being like a cyborg,which is a technological extension of our natural selves.This suggests that at any time in our development,a large-scale breakdown in the technological system would spell not exactly our doom,but our complete reorganization. Perhaps what makes our current dilemma unprecedented(史无前例的)is the fact that we are so closely networked.When the library of Alexandria burned down,books and knowledge were lost.But in a world where libraries are replaced by their online versions,it isn't unimaginable that every library could be sinply deleted. What happens to us then? 32.Which of the following statements might Dennet most likely agree with? A.AI might be overly relied on. B.AI doesn't have comprehension. C.AI's development is bounded. D.AI's evolution resembles natural selection. 33.Which of the following examples best matches the idea of"know-how"in paragraph 4? A.A scholar studies the theory of natural selection. B.A nobleman hires servants to do all the housework. C.A farmer builds a table by hand using traditional tools. D.A worker operates a machine following preset instructions. 34.Why did the author mention libraries in paragraph 6? A.To show the technological stability. B.To prove the technological safeguard. C.To emphasize the technological weakness. D.To illustrate the technological transformation. 35.What would be the best title for the passage? A.Is the Concern Artificial Intelligence or Autonomy? B.How will Technology Breakdown Change Our Lives? C.Will Artificial Autonomy Threaten Humanity's Existence? D.How does the Human-Technology Relationship Develop? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 One of my bad habits is saying "busy"when people ask me how I'm doing.Sometimes it's because I actually am busy,but other times it's because that's what I think I'm supposed to say.That's what important or promoted people say.36 So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time? In 2016,researchers conducted a study to figure it out.37 And interestingly,these status attributions()are heavily influenced by our own beliefs.In other words,the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work,the more we tend to think that people who always skip leisure and work are of higher standing. That's why we feel like we have to appear busy,and there's a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings,emails,and stress,then they're probably a big deal.38 According to a recent study,one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout. 39_It sounds self-righteous(自以为是)and sets the wrong tone.Phrases like“I have1 imited access to email"and "I'll respond as soon as I get back"sound like you're being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off. That's why we recently launched the Out of Office Email Generator,a free tool you can use before your next long weekend or trip.40 Managers need to think twice about emailing their teams on the weekend and talking about how busy they are,and so do leaders A.Actually,leading a busy life can be avoidable. B.But working long hours doesn't drive better results C.Aperson of high status feels tired when promoted. D.Busy people are found to be those with high social rank. E.You can share you won't be checking the mailbox till you return. F.This culture of busyness is making it hard to find work-life balance. G.Personally,I'm going to stop saying "busy"when people ask me how I am. 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第-节（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。 Browse through any social-media feed,and before long a cute video will appear.The supply of these 41 clips,short parts of videos,is huge.On one social media platform there are 65 million videos tagged()#cute.The demand is more 42:those videos have been viewed more than 625 billion times. Long dismissed as girlish and silly,cuteness has recently become a subject of serious 43 inspiring scientific research and academic literature,named "Cute Studies".A new exhibition in London also examined the dominance of cute qualities in culture,bringing together art,games and toys.Cuteness "has 44",says Claire Catterall,the organizer."It has made its way into almost every element of our lives." What do humans perceive to be cute?In the 1940s,Konrad Lorenz,an Austrian zoologist,found that people are 45 to babies with big eyes and a small nose,as well as short arms,legs,because they bring joy.So obsessed with these characteristics that cats and dogs may have been 46 to bring out those same features.Cartoon characters have evolved as well. 47 Mickey Mouse's arms,legs and nose have shrunk while his head and eyes have become larger. It was exactly in the 20th century that cuteness dug in its 48 claw ()Walt Disney brought a parade of wide-eyed creatures across the world.Japanese kawaii culture also went global.After the emergence of mass production,cute toys became 49 attainable across the market.Sanrio,the company behind the Hello Kitty brand, 50 this trend,generating $3.8 billion in annual sales by producing products on an unmatched scale. Then,with the Internet,cuteness became 51 on demand.People could share amusing content of their children or favorite animals any time.In 2022,more than 90,000 videos of cats were uploaded to a major social media platform every day. Cuteness has real-world uses-Lovot,a wide-eyed companion robot,responds 52 when hugged.Such an innovation may help relieve 53 among the elderly.Policymakers,too,might employ this power to 54 people's behaviour.Putting images on bins of sea turtles or dolphins trapped in rubbish has been shown to reduce plastic waste.Mr.Kringelbach says that an appreciation for cute things is a (n) 55 in itself,but it also"has the potential to change the world".So why not use the power of cuteness to create a better,more loving world? 41.A.live B.casual C.adorable D.interactive 42.A.substantial B.urgent C.reasonable D.practical 43.A.commitment B.inquiry C.hazard D.competition 44.A.taken over B.broken in C.dated back D.fallen apart 45.A.accustomed B.exposed C.introduced D.attracted 46.A.walked B.shaped C.entertained D.monitored 47.A.On the contrary B.In addition C.For instance D.In other words 48.A.sharp B.scary C.powerful D.tiny 49.A.occasionally B.potentially C.temporarily D.readily 50.A.took advantage of B.looked forward to C.broke away from D.came up with 51.A.available B.flexible C.digital D.fundamental 52.A.thoroughly B.indifferently C.awkwardly D.positively 53.A.distraction B.duties C.loneliness D.doubts 54.A.redirect B.excuse C.display D.reward 55.A.issue B.delight C.reminder D.feature 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Peru is an underrated culinary powerhouse.Its long coastline,vast Andes mountains,and tropical rain forests have given rise to its rich food and culinary culture.Beyond local flavors,Peruvian cuisine also blends influences from Asia,Africa,and Europe.And the fusion of cooking styles has created 56 (incredible)delicious results. A must-try dish from 57 world--renowned melting pot is lomo saltado一marinated(月制的) strips of steak stir-fry with soy sauce,chopped red onions,tomatoes,crispy French fries and the unmissable aji amarillo chili pepper(黄辣椒)， 58 (serve)with rice on the side.Very flavorful,yet not spicy,lomo saltado never fails to impress 59 (dine)in Peru and beyond. Lomo saltado is almost like a metaphor for modern-day culture:key ingredients from different comers of the world 60 combine to create something new and characteristic-aji amarillo and potato from Peru,beef from Spain.Spaniards are also believed 61 (introduce)rice to Peru in the early years of the colony.The last key player in the recipe:China.Thousands of Cantonese 62 (immigrate)to Peru in the mid-nineteenth century,introducing the wok,soy sauce and the concept of stir-frying.We can guess that 63 some point in the early twentieth century,a bold cook used his or her creativity to take the above foods and stir fry 64 in a wok.Voila,a culinary superstar was born.And it is 65 a culinary journey to South America should start with. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66.假定你是李华，最近收到好友Be的来信，信中说他因为使用人工智能完成作业而受到老师的表扬， 非常开心，请你给他写一封回信，告诉他这个做法是不对的，内容包括： (1你对使用人工智能完成作业的看法； (2)你的建议：向老师道歉。 注意： (1词数80左右； (2请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Ben, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分》 67.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。 At one time children made May Day baskets to celebrate spring and enjoy the rewards of giving surprising gifts to their beloved ones.When I was in perhaps the third grade,our class took on such an adventure.For several days,we worked on creating paper baskets.We cut colorful stripes of construction paper and wove them together. following our teacher,Miss Anderson.We cut and wove and glued.Then we decorated them with our crayons and more cutting and gluing.Finally,we fitted paper handles onto the tops so that we could secretly hang our creations on the doors of unsuspecting receivers:surely our mothers. We were finished right on time.Miss Anderson brought armloads of flowers for us to use in stuffing our prizes.Lilacs and tulips and al the colorful flowers of spring.We had to wait until the day was nearly over before we were allowed to choose the flowers that were just right for our baskets.I chose the biggest,most beautiful blossoms,allowing myself to be selfish for the sake of my mother.Then we fidgeted (away what remained of our day,waiting for the clock to tick down the minutes to our release. Finally,mercifully,the bell rang!We threw on our coats,gathered our homework and our lunch boxes,tied on our scarves and then,carefully,we cradled our offerings of love and off we ran to our individual homes!I was so excited!I ran as fast as I could down the hill,across the street,up the block,heading home.I paused at the corner of my house,to catch my breath and savor the moment.Then I glanced down to admire my offering one last time before I hung it lovingly over the doorknob.Horrors!Shock,dread and depression!My flowers were gone!Apparently,bouncing out on my mad dash home,all that was left was a sad,messed-up,wrinkled little empty basket!I stood on the doorway and burst into mournful sobbing tears. 注意： 1续写词数应为150左右； 2请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para1 By and by,my mom came to the door to discover the source of the sorrow. Para2 Soon,my newly-decorated basket was ready to be offered again. 常州市第一中学2025届高三2月期初检测英语试题 参考答案 1.C 【原文】W:Take this hat-一a bit of shade will help. M:Oh,thanks-I'm fine.As long as I have enough water,I can work under the sun all day. W:Yes,but still,you should guard your skin from damage. 2.B [W:It's extremely important to start making an investment.Even if you don't have a high-paying job,it's never too early to start saving. M:Mom,shouldn't I just focus on studies and sports? W:I'm just saying,start considering saving funds for the future. 3.B 【原文】M:Hi Judy..Do you want to play badminton after school around4:30p.m? W:That would be fun,but I've got a swimming lesson.It's usually at 5:30 p.m.,but it's half an hour earlier this afteroon. 4.C M:We both wanted to be astronauts as children,but it seems impossible to subject myself to the risk and time away from family. W:I'd still rather have an adventurous career! M:Not me-I'd take a job that makes a lot of money any day. 5.C 【原文】W:Here are the South American salt flats.-the world's flattest land. M:I can see you in that truck,sweetheart!Do you have more photos? W:I took tons.Look,there's water over the ground that makes it look like a mirror. 6.C7.A 【原文】W:Thanks for accepting this interview.I'm excited to inquire about your life.. M:Well,I hate to disappoint.On the surface.my life might seem wild,but my day-to-day routine is quite ordinary. W:So,how could that be?You are the three-time winner of the Best Actor Award!Can you walk down the street without people approaching you? M:Barely.But due to the absence of an office or a studio,I get to spend my time around the house. W:So,a lot of family time? M:Oh,100%.With two young children,I'm so glad to stay with them all day. 8.A9.B10.C 【原文】W:Peter,,before you go to the store,please write down everything we need. M:All right.Are you cooking something tonight?Or should I make a reservation to eat out? W:Let's eat at home.I'll make rice and chicken,so don't forget those!Plus,we need a dozen eggs,some noodles, and plenty of vegetables.But please,don't forget anything.I'll work late till the evening and I won't be able to go back out. M:Don't worry,I've got it.Is there anything I can do to help you with your work? W:Oh Peter,you're sweet.But it's OK.I can take care of everything.Also,grab some supplies for cleaning the house.We're almost out of them. M:OK.Always glad to help. W:Here are your car keys.Have a great day!