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2025学年第一学期高三年级学业质量调研 英语学科 (测试时间105分钟，满分115分) I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits the blank. Would You Pay $1,000 for a Family Photo? Kirsten Bethmann started photographing families in 2005. She was living in North Carolina, and found the era’s typical style to be pretty inspired, with families ____1____ (stand) awkwardly amid low, windswept sand hills. So, when she entered the field, she drew inspiration ____2____ her background in photojournalism and tried something more natural. She instructed families to play on the beach for most of their hour-long session, and then spend 10 minutes taking traditional, ___3___ (pose) photos. She even drafted contracts requiring clients to promise that they ___4___ (not style) in matching outfits. The first year, she had a dozen customers. Twenty years later, her services have become among ____5____(popular) in the field, which is why some people fly her out of the state, even out of the country, and spend $7,000 for a day-long shoot. ____6____ we are living in an age when almost anyone can produce high-quality images with merely a smartphone, people like Bethmann find it easier than ever to secure work. The number of working professional photographers ____7____ (rise) by roughly 15 percent over the past decade and is expected to keep increasing. Family photography is one of the field’s most popular specialties. Rates as steep as Bethmann’s are uncommon. Still, nearly 40 percent of customers dish out more than $1,000 for a shoot. Putting so much money toward professional photos might feel like a luxury. But family pictures have long been highly treasured objects, ____8____ value lies less in their material form than in the memories they preserve. The deep-seated urge ____9____ (hold) on to a memory is almost instinctive, as seen in our ancestors’ cave drawings or storytelling around a fire. Today, that age-old instinct of preservation is facing new pressures from social media for people to measure up to ____10____ they are exposed to online, fueling demand and transforming how and why families capture their memories: what the photos look like, what they cost, and, crucially, who they are for. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. distress B. pin C. scare D. coexisting E. unfold F. channelling G. single H. familiarity I. barely J. restorative K. unlikely The Healing Power of Caring for a Pigeon (鸽子) Like many people, I have always considered pigeons to be annoying and dirty virus-carriers. These birds, often said to ____11____ off smaller, prettier species, had never interested me until Brian Buckbee’s memoir We Should All Be Birds changed my perception. One evening in 2020, Buckbee spotted a pigeon on a walk near his home in Missoula, MT. It was standing on one leg and staring right at him. “He had the funniest look in his eye, one of ____12____, as if we had known each other for a long, long time.” This description showcases one of Buckbee’s remarkable skills: ____13____ a sense of personality into birds. As it turned out, the pigeon’s bent leg was injured, leaving it ____14____ able to fly and near starvation, so Buckbee brought it home, where he was no longer alone for the first time since the health crisis began, and he named the bird Two-Step. Like the bird, Buckbee was in ____15____. He was once an ocean-swimming world traveller, but for the past few years, he had struggled with a disease that has no known cause, no clear cure. His memoir is about his ____16____ friendship with Two-Step, and with a dozen or so other sick pigeons that he later takes in. It is about more than ____17____ with wild creatures. It’s also about sorrow, loss, pain, loneliness, and the ____18____ power of love. It’s a striking illustration of how caring for another living creature — even a wild bird — can give life meaning. We Should All Be Birds takes place between May 2020 and January 2023, but Buckbee moves around in time to ____19____ the backstory — his relationship with a woman, his trips to Southeast Asia that might have caused the illness, and his memories of his mother. It joins a growing collection of books by writers who have bonded with birds and other animals. However, Buckbee’s humour, warm tone and delicate physical condition ____20____ this book out from the rest. Ⅱ. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. In the past, all cities were 15-minute cities, designed to be entirely accessible on foot, where proximity — being close in distance — was a necessity. Citizens would naturally expect to find their work, their homes and the markets within a ____21____ distance. Motorized transport ____22____ the pattern and opened up new forms of urbanism. Public and private vehicles made it possible to live in one place and work in another. Proximity wasn’t so important and cities began to ____23____. Architects and planners redesigned cities with easy car travel in mind, prioritizing movement between different destinations. Careful traffic management is vital. ____24____, life would become disconnected. Carlos Moreno, a Colombian-born urbanist now living in France, argues that it’s time to rebalance things ____25____ proximity. Many of the journeys we take are forced rather than chosen, and we need to reclaim the ____26____ stolen from us by long travel. His life’s work on liveable cities has led to a series of principles now known as the 15-Minute City, and his insightful book details its ____27____ around the world. As the name suggests, the 15-Minute City is an urban model in which the ____28____ needs of residents are accessible on foot or by bicycle. Neighborhoods are not enclosed in physical walls. Human freedom is at the heart of the idea, and it gives people ____29____ and allows them to get their time back. One typical way to move toward the 15-Minute ideal is through ____30____. A great number of buildings have only one role, leaving them in use merely 30 — 40% of the time. How about lecture theatres that serve as cinemas in the evening, cafes that transform into nightclubs, or school playgrounds that open to families on weekends? With ____31____ spaces to add variety to neighbourhoods, life can be more convenient. The book is full of ____32____, not just theory. Paris stands out as a major case study, having test-run the 15-Minute City plan before applying it across the city. There are also chapters showing how it is being ____33____ adapted in Portland, Milan, and Melbourne, each having a national plan and adding its unique touch. Whether it gets called the 15-Minute City or something slightly different, cities around the world are ____34____ proximity and reversing the damage from the age of the car. Moreno’s book is an excellent introduction to why this is necessary and how it can be ____35____, grounded in real cities that are benefiting from the transformation. 21. A. walkable B. measurable C. comfortable D. reasonable 22. A. identified B. broke C. updated D. impacted 23. A. extend B. modernize C. centralize D. compete 24. A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. Otherwise D. Instead 25. A. at the expense of B. in light of C. in favor of D. in response to 26. A. energy B. time C. money D. freedom 27. A. spread B. function C. history D. influence 28. A. optional B. essential C. occasional D. specialized 29. A. guidance B. choice C. comfort D. authority 30. A. patent B. regulation C. cooperation D. diversification 31. A. adequate B. temporary C. multifunctional D. conventional 32. A. comments B. prospects C. descriptions D. examples 33. A. locally B. gradually C. moderately D. occasionally 34. A. sacrificing B. admiring C. rediscovering D. reevaluating 35. A. balanced B. planned C. tested D. achieved Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) It wasn’t Leo’s choice to leave academia. With just one semester left of his high school career, Leo found himself without a place to live. His only option was to turn his part-time job into two full-time jobs and delay finishing his degree. Sadly, that day wasn’t soon to come. Seventeen years later, Leo was providing for his son, Jonathan, and his four-year-old daughter, Hallie. When he realized Jonathan was in need of some extra attention, he knew it was time to become the role model his son deserved. Determined to get back on the track he promised himself so long ago, Leo began attending high school equivalency classes in Staten Island. After all, without a certificate, he lacked the qualifications for higher education, better jobs, and the stability his family needed. Intelligence and perseverance had carried him through many hardships, but now he needed the degree. Math and essay writing became priorities, and with the help of his teacher, Phil Cameron, Leo made the progress he needed to aid his growing confidence. But it wasn’t just the student who came away with something from these lessons. Leo shared his love of science, politics, news, and novels with anyone who would listen, and even Phil remarked, “I always learned something in my conversations with Leo.” Then came the day of the test, and Leo was thrown yet another curveball. Not only was he given a faulty calculator, but the headache he woke up with still hadn’t gone away. All seemed hopeless until his thoughts turned to his children. They gave him the power to push through: Leo passed the test, finally earning his high school certificate. For the first time, he could feel worthy of the pride his children already had in him. With his newfound confidence, Leo thought it made sense to pass on his love of reading. Taking a page from his teacher’s book — instead of forcing the studies — Leo adopted an engaging approach to reading with his son. Twenty minutes a night was all it took, and soon enough, Jonathan was making rapid progress, finishing the school year by jumping up three reading levels. He was even recognized as Student of the Month. Now Jonathan excels in school and enjoys learning. Maybe best of all, after a couple of months of Leo reading with Jonathan, Jonathan started reading to his younger sister — passing on this familial love of reading first from Leo, then to Jonathan, and finally to Hallie. 36. Leo decided to go back to school because ________. A. he was tired of working full-time B. he hoped to ease his family burden C. he wanted to grow and guide his children D. he excelled in math and essay writing 37. What can be learned about Leo’s high school equivalency classes from the passage? A. They focused mainly on science and politics. B. They provide opportunities for mutual learning. C. They promised a high-paying job after graduation. D. They allowed students to explore personal interests. 38. The word “curveball”(para.4) probably refers to ________. A. a type of baseball B. an unfair situation C. a tricky math question D. an unexpected obstacle 39. What lesson can be inferred from Leo’s story? A. Perseverance and education can shape the next generation. B. Exchanging knowledge can help people grow together. C. Cooperation and guidance is essential for academic success. D. Family bonds can be strengthened through shared activities. (B) Al Literacy and Guidelines Park Hill School District What is Generative AI? Artificial Intelligence refers to systems designed to complete specific tasks and has been around for many years. Your smartphone’s facial recognition and virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri all use AI. Generative AI (GenAI), however is a newer technology that generates original content, including text, images, and music, by learning from existing data. It enables the creation of innovative and customized educational materials, enhancing creativity and learning. What is AI’s Role in the Park Hill Classroom? AI’s purpose in our learning is to enhance, not replace, the effort put into your teaching and learning. Its use is intended to facilitate, not to complete tasks on your behalf. AI will offer tailored support to meet diverse learning needs, by breaking down complex concepts or summarizing information, thereby enriching the educational experience. Data Privacy and Security Ensuring data privacy and security is important when using GenAI tools. It is essential to avoid inputting any personally identifiable information or secret information into AI systems for now to safeguard our privacy. By strictly following this guideline, we can use GenAI technologies effectively while protecting the integrity of personal data, since we have no control over the data once it is in those systems. Students: ? ①Always start by asking your teacher if you can use GenAI on the work you are assigned. ②Be sure to track your usage of the tool. You can do this by copying and pasting your conversation into a Word or Google document. ③Always cite the tool when you submit your assignment. Appropriate AI Usage ● Research Assistance: Helping students gather knowledge and information for a topic, assignment, or assessment. ● Creative Projects: Generating art, music, or creative writing ideas as a starting point for my own projects. ● Personalized Learning: Providing students with a teacher to help students learn at their own pace and in their own way. Inappropriate AI Usage ● Submitting AI-Generated Work: Turning in assignments entirely created by AI as a student’s own without disclosure or modification. ● Misinformation: Relying on unchecked AI-generated information for academic work without confirming its accuracy. ● Not Asking Permission: Submitting work without confirming that GenAI is permitted to be used. 40. What’s the text mainly intended to do? A. Prepare schools for effective AI integration. B. Promote the responsible use of AI in education. C. Support teaching management through AI tools. D. Ensure data privacy and safe, with AI tools. 41. Which of the following best fits in the blank “ ? ”? A. How to know If and When to Use GenAI B. How to Select Right GenAI Tools for Schoolwork C. How to Track and Report Your GenAI Activities D. How to Follow School Rules When Using GenAI 42. Thomas used an AI tool to ask for the key issues about his research topic. He copied some of the answers into his notes without marking them as AI-generated, and then searched for reliable sources to confirm the information. Which kind of AI usage does it belong to? A. Not Asking permission. B. Misinformation. C. Research Assistance. D. Personalized Learning. (C) Lots of names have been proposed for the world’s youngest generation, born roughly since 2010. Some are predictable, such as “iPad kids” and “Generation AI”. Others are puzzling, as with “Polars”, which nods both to growing polarisation and shrinking ice caps. One name has caught on in the English-speaking West: “Generation Alpha”. It symbolises a fresh chapter, says Mark McCrindle, the Australian demographer (人口学家) behind it. He consulted people for ideas nearly 20 years ago; many suggested the name “Gen A”. But rather than go back to the start of the Latin alphabet (字母表), he shifted to the Greek one. “Alpha” has recently become a trendy term. Reports and surveys have been published about these youngsters, describing their preferences and predicting their future. Analysts suggest that Alphas will become the most innovative generation. Such insights make for good headlines. But social scientists say it is too soon to identify the distinctive characteristics of a group that includes toddlers (学步儿童). Predicting how they will grow up “has no more value than guesswork”, says Bobby Duffy, a professor at King’s College London: Many judgments made now will be proved wrong in the future. Research is largely driven by commercial interests. Alpha is projected to be the world’s largest generation, with more than 2 billion members. By 2029, nearly $5.5 trillion will be spent on Alphas a year, predicts McCrindle’s research firm. That presents an opportunity for businesses, and for the marketing firms that advise “how to prepare for Gen Alpha”. Restrictions on marketing to youngsters prevent many insights. Governments regulate advertisements aimed at minors and stop their personal data from being collected without parental permission. Some surveys about Gen Alpha are filled out by parents, who interpret their children’s habits. Many conclusions do not apply to the youngest members. There are disagreements about who exactly counts as Alpha. McCrindle thinks the group should include those born between 2010 and 2024. Yet other firms say Gen Z only stopped being born in 2012. Because there is no official classification, one person’s Z is another’s Alpha. But no one can deny that Alphas are in their formative years, when attitudes and values continue to change as they grow up and come of age. It will be at least five years before Alphas are old enough for real differences to be seen between them and others, believes Duffy. Until then, the generation will keep experts and parents on their toes. 43. In paragraph 3, both social scientists and Bobby Duffy believe that ________. A. Alphas are certain to be highly creative B. current reports accurately describe Alphas C. a precise description of Alphas cannot yet be made D. the name “Generation Alpha” itself reflects positive expectations 44. What can be inferred from the current research on Alphas mentioned in paragraphs 4 and 5? A. Its objectivity may be affected by commercial motivation. B. It is mainly conducted for academic exploration. C. The sample size used in the research process is limited. D. Legal restrictions make the findings more reliable. 45. According to paragraph 6, what does the author imply about Generation Alpha? A. Their values are largely shaped by outside social forces. B. Adults can take a relaxed attitude when dealing with them. C. Disagreements over labels don’t affect how the group is understood. D. Noticeable and distinct qualities won’t emerge until the generation matures. 46. What is the passage mainly about? A. The media’s excitement about naming the youngest generation. B. Why Generation Alpha is expected to reshape future markets and culture. C. The challenges and uncertainties in defining and researching Generation Alpha. D. How parents and marketing agencies influence children’s early development. Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How a Snack Is Born? Are you feeling slightly hungry? Maybe it’s a while until your next meal, so perhaps now you’re thinking about reaching for a brightly coloured wrapper with something delicious inside. Maybe it’s time for a snack. You’re not alone; we all do it. ____47____ First, companies have to work out what people have an appetite for. Traditionally, they might just have asked people about their snack habits. ____48____ Companies can search the Internet for every restaurant menu in a specific market, looking out for the latest taste trends and in-demand ingredients (原料). ____49____ When British supermarkets are encouraged to remove unhealthy snacks from the shelves next to where people line up, companies quickly introduced healthier treats. They can also reflect different histories of population movement. One British snack company found that flavours common in South Asian cuisine sold well in the UK, but less so in the US, where there is less of a tradition of Indian food. And demand for more sustainability has led some entrepreneurs (创业者) to experiment with using insects as an alternative source of protein for snacks. Other brands market themselves as offering a fairer price to the producers of the raw ingredients. Of course, what might seem like the perfect idea might not actually be that practical. Ingredients that work well in a restaurant might not work on biscuits or chips. ____50____ Some designs might need expensive packaging to protect them, which stops them being profitable. There are many factors that influence our snacks. Those that are successful reflect our tastes and concerns but can be limited by the production process. A. Snack trends also change over time. B. In today’s digital age, apps can ask customers to pick the flavors they fancy. C. Flavours that are popular in one country can completely fail in another market. D. How much work goes into developing and making the snacks that we all know and love? E. Snacks with fresh ingredients may have too short a shelf life to be a marketable product. F. Even when a healthier version is launched, it often costs more than the original option. Ⅲ. Summary Writing 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Sleep Paralysis Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, aware of your surroundings, yet completely unable to move or speak for a few seconds or even minutes? This unsettling phenomenon, often accompanied by a sense of fear or pressure on the chest, is known as sleep paralysis. This temporary paralysis is a normal function of your body during a sleep stage called Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. During REM sleep, your brain actively dreams, and to prevent you from physically acting out those dreams, your body temporarily paralyzes your muscles. Normally, you are unaware of this paralysis because you are asleep. In everyday life, certain conditions can make such episodes more likely to occur. Not getting enough sleep and having an irregular sleep schedule are common risk factors. Additionally, it may be more common in people who have high blood pressure or who suffer from serious headaches. While the exact cause of these episodes is not fully understood, research has confirmed their association with sleep paralysis. In fact, recent findings suggest that sleep paralysis can happen to everyone, with approximately 8% of the general population experiencing it at some point in their lives. Fortunately, for most people, the episodes usually last less than a minute and occur only a few times in their lives. Studies show that the vast majority report little disturbance afterward. Given these findings, most people don’t seek particular treatment. However, for those in need of help, it’s best to follow a regular sleep schedule, create a restful sleep environment, and avoid caffeine or heavy meals late at night. Should the episodes become frequent and severely disruptive, it’s vital to consult a professional healthcare provider — common treatments like targeted medication and structured behavioral therapy often work effectively. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 我的曾祖母依然保留着使用手帕的习惯。(stick) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 53. 你收集的资料越充分，报告就越有说服力。(The more..., the more...) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 54. 凭借过硬的专业素养面试后，多家研发机构向这位毕业生伸出了橄榄枝。(Thanks to) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 受深厚的农耕文化与生态旅游资源驱动。这座偏远村庄如今已蜕变为宜居宜游的美丽乡村。(fuel) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李华，你即将参加学校组织的十八岁成人仪式。请给父母写一封信，表达你的感恩之情，内容需包括： 1.在你成长过程中，父母对你影响最深的一件事； 2.对未来的展望或承诺。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025学年第一学期高三年级学业质量调研 英语学科 (测试时间105分钟，满分115分) I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. standing 2. from 3. posed 4. wouldn’t be styled 5. the most popular 6. Though##Although##While 7. has risen 8. whose 9. to hold 10. what Section B 【11~20题答案】 【答案】11. C 12. H 13. F 14. I 15. A 16. K 17. D 18. J 19. E 20. G Ⅱ. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) 【36~39题答案】 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A (B) 【40~42题答案】 【答案】40. B 41. A 42. C (C) 【43~46题答案】 【答案】43. C 44. A 45. D 46. C Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. 【47~50题答案】 【答案】47. D 48. B 49. A 50. E Ⅲ. Summary Writing 【51题答案】 【答案】Sleep paralysis, a normal function during REM sleep, refers to a temporary inability to move when waking up. It can be triggered by factors including poor sleep habits and weak physical condition. Although common, it does not typically require treatment. For those needing help, improving sleep practices or seeking medical advice are effective solutions. IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【52题答案】 【答案】My great-grandmother still sticks to the habit of using a handkerchief. 【53题答案】 【答案】The more thoroughly you collect information, the more persuasive your report will be. 【54题答案】 【答案】Thanks to his strong professional competence, this graduate received job offers from several research and development institutions after the interview./Thanks to his excellent professional skills, multiple research and development institutions offered positions to this graduate after the interview./Thanks to his solid professional expertise, several research and development institutions extended offers to this graduate following the interview. 【55题答案】 【答案】Fueled by its rich farming culture and eco-tourism resources, this remote village has now transformed into a livable and tourist-friendly beautiful countryside. V. Guided Writing 【56题答案】 【答案】Dear Mom and Dad, As I stand on the threshold of adulthood, I’m writing to express my deepest gratitude for everything you have given me. Looking back, it’s your quiet, consistent support that has shaped me most. I still remember how, before every important exam, Mom would prepare my favorite meals and Dad would simply pat my shoulder — never pressuring, just silently believing in me. That unwavering faith taught me more about courage and calm than any words could. In the years to come, I may stumble, I may wander, but I will always carry your love and lessons within me. I promise to face challenges with the same resilience you showed me, to pursue my dreams with integrity, and to become someone who makes you proud not just by achievement, but by character. Thank you for being my anchors and my wings. With all my love, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $