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高三英语试卷
第I卷(选择题)
一、听力,本题共20小题,共30分。
1.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Co-workers. B. Business partners.
C. Friends.
2.When was the man born?
A. In June. B. In July. C. In August.
3.Why was the woman late?
A. She missed the taxi. B. The taxi had an accident.
C. She got injured.
4.Who will begin the lecture?
A. Dr. White. B. Dr. Hopkins. C. Prof. Pears.
5.Whatˈs the weather like now?
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
听一段材料,回答问题。
6.What shape of glasses does the man recommend?
A. Square. B. Round. C. Heart-shaped.
7.Which glasses are the least popular?
A. The red ones. B. The gold ones. C. The purple ones.
听材料,回答以下小题
8.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a bookstore. B. At a library.
C. In a writing class.
9.Why does the man refuse to get an extra book?
A. The price is unacceptable.
B. No other book appeals to him.
C. He plans to borrow one elsewhere.
听材料,回答以下小题
10.Who can benefit from the program?
A. Kids active in camps. B. Kids bad at learning.
C. Kids lacking friendship.
11.Why did Sammie turn to recycled materials?
A. To reduce costs. B. To beautify the community.
C. To expand a project.
12.What does Sammie learn from working on the program?
A. Many hands make light work.
B. Work should be combined with rest.
C. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.
听材料,回答以下小题
13.What does Sarah do?
A. A computer programmer. B. A project developer.
C. A software tester.
14.Why does Sarah establish tasks for software?
A. To update its version. B. To develop new programs.
C. To ensure its functions.
15.Who does Sarah work with to solve problems?
A. The sales team. B. The development team.
C. The management team.
16.What is Sarahˈs job like?
A. Demanding. B. Educational. C. Flexible.
听材料,回答下面小题。
17.What did the woman think of the film?
A. It was exciting. B. It was boring. C. It was scary.
18.What is the man going to do this evening?
A. Watch a film. B. Visit a friend. C. Go bowling.
19.Where is the modern art museum?
A. Next to Riverside Bowling.
B. Across from the manˈs flat.
C. On the north side of the river.
20.When will the man probably leave his flat?
A. At 6:45 p.m. B. At 7:00 p.m. C. At 7:15 p.m.
二、阅读理解:本题共15小题,共37.5分。
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Confucius Institute
The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota offers several short classes on Chinese language and culture.
★ Class Fees
The cost of classes is $225 ($170 for Chinese Rehab)
★ Class Calendar
The Confucius Institute follows the University of Minnesota semester schedule. The Confucius Institute classes start a few weeks after the start of the University semester and last for ten class sessions. Classes are not held on University holidays.
The upcoming class sessions will be:
Spring 2018: February 1-April 7
Summer 2018: June 13-August 25
Tentative class calendar:
The schedule may change due to teacher availability.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Beginning I, Section A 6:00 〜7:30 p.m.
Beginning I, Section B 6:00 〜7:30 p.m.
Beginning II
6:00 〜7:30 p.m.
Intermediate II
6:00 〜7:00 p.m.
Chinese Rehab
6:30 〜7:00 p.m.
Intermediate I
6:00 〜7:30 p.m.
Beginning III
6:00 〜7:30 p.m.
Intermediate III
6:00 〜7:30 p.m.
★ Class Cancellations
Any class not meeting minimum enrollment by four business days before the class start date will be cancelled and you will be contacted. If we must cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or any other circumstance beyond our control, we will offer a full refund or issue credit towards another class.
★ Contact Information
The Confucius Institute is located within the University International Center on the east bank of the Twin Cities campus. The University International Center is located in the Keeler Apartment building. Enter at the comer of 17th Avenue S. E. and 4th Street through the doors located near the "University International Center" sign.
Office hours
The office is generally open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The office is closed daily from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. and is closed on all University holidays.
Office Address
160 University International Center, 331-17th Ave. S. E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612625-5080
Fax: 612-625-5158
Email: confucius@umn.edu
21.Chinese Rehab ______.
A. costs more money B. lasts one and a half hours
C. is held on Monday D. has four classes a week
22.To get information about the classes, you can visit the office ______.
A. on Monday noon B. at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday
C. on Wednesday evening D. at 1:30 p.m., Friday
23.What can we learn about the classes?
A. They can be one-to-one instruction.
B. The schedule may be changeable.
C. They are held on University holidays.
D. They start at the beginning of the University semester.
B
New research reveals that "intensive domain-specific training" like mathematics fundamentally reshape s brain activity during complex problem solving, offering insights into the cognitive neuroscience (认知神经科学) of concentration. A study published in Cognitive Neuroscience compared graduate students in math-related fields with peers in non-mathematical fields to investigate how long-term specialized practice influences thinking processes.
Participants watched video demonstrations of multi-step mathematical problems while wearing brain-wave-monitoring caps to track brain activity. The study found clear differences: non-math studentsˈ front brain areas (linked to memory and focus) worked harder as they struggled to follow logical steps. In contrast, math-intensive students displayed synchronized (同步的) slow brain waves connecting the frontal and back brain areas, which are responsible for abstract reasoning and spatial processing. These slow brain rhythms, typically observed during deep sleep, appeared to facilitate efficient communication between distant neural networks during intense focus.
These findings indicate that repeated exposure to complex problem solving allows math-trained students to automate basic logical steps (e.g. formula application), which saves mental energy for complex analysis. This "neural efficiency"—the brainˈs adaptability through training—mirrors patterns in other experts: experienced musiciansˈ brains show similar slow waves when composing and athletes enter similar "flow states" during competitions. Most importantly, researchers confirm such neural efficiency isnˈt inborn but develops through deliberate practice. Students with equal IQs but less math training lacked these distinctive wave patterns. However, those who engaged in repetition and intentional study eventually developed such patterns, becoming more efficient in solving problems.
By the same logic, these findings hint at a trade-off that people should keep in mind—particularly as artificial intelligence (AI) and other tools offer tempting shortcuts for various forms of problem solving. Dr. Elena Torres, lead researcher of the study, further warns that over-reliance on AI might weaken our brainˈs natural problem-solving abilities. "Each time we off-load a problem to a calculator or ask AI to summarize an essay, we are losing an opportunity to improve our own skills and practise deep concentration for ourselves." Torres urges "a strategic balance—use AI for repetitive labor, thanks to its fast data processing and continuous operation, but reserve complex challenges for deep, tech-free focus."
24.What was the main purpose of the new research?
A. To study how specialized training affects brains.
B. To investigate how AI tools influence learning.
C. To compare brain activity among math experts.
D. To measure IQ levels across different specialists.
25.How did non-math studentsˈ brain differ from those of math students in complex problem solving?
A. Their front-top parts worked together.
B. They showed random sleep-like waves.
C. Their front area worked with extra effort.
D. They processed information automatically.
26.What is crucial to developing "neural efficiency" according to the text?
A. Long-term focused practice.
B. Inborn abstract reasoning talent.
C. Random exposure to complex problems.
D. Training on memorizing basic logical steps.
27.What do Dr. Elena Torresˈ quotes highlight in the last paragraph?
A. AI tools limit independent learning opportunities.
B. Technology improves efficiency in complex tasks.
C. Overusing shortcuts harms cognitive development.
D. AI tools reduce motivation for deep concentration.
C
It's an observation as old as humans' gathering around campfires: Light at night can draw a crowd of circling insects. And watching their frantic(狂乱的) movements really gives the impression that something is wrong—that instead of searching for food and avoiding predators(捕食者), these insects are trapped by a light.
To study this phenomenon, researchers captured high-speed videos of insects around different light sources to determine flight paths and body postures, both in the lab and at two field sites. They found that many insects consistently pointed their backs toward the lights. This is a known behavior called the dorsal(背部的) light response. In nature, assuming that more light comes down from the sky than up from the ground, this response helps keep insects in the proper direction to fly.
But pointing their backs toward nearby artificial lights changes their flight paths. They found when insects flew directly under a light, they often arched(拱起) upward as it passed behind them, keeping their backs to the light until they eventually flew straight up and stopped, falling out of the air.
Why do insects, the oldest and most species-rich group of flyers, rely on a response that leaves them so vulnerable? It may have to do with their small size. Insects have only small sensory structures. And especially as they perform rapid flight movements, acceleration(加速) offers only a poor indication of which way is down. Instead, they seem to bet on the brightness of the sky.
Before modern lighting, the sky was usually brighter than the ground, day or night, so it provided a fairly reliable cue for a small active flyer hoping to keep a steady direction. Now artificial lights have affected this natural ability.
Although the circling of insects around a light is an interesting sight, it's certainly better for the insects and the benefits they provide for humans when we leave the night unlit and let them go about the activities they so masterfully perform under the night sky.
28.What is the purpose of paragraph 1?
A. To explain why insects are attracted to light at night.
B. To describe humans' interest in the behavior of insects.
C. To show the importance of studying insects' circling behavior.
D. To arouse readers' curiosity about the behavior of insects.
29.How does artificial light affect insects?
A. It helps them detect food.
B. It disturbs their flight patterns.
C. It improves their flight stability.
D. It leaves them open to predation.
30.Which of the following can replace the underlined part in paragraph 4?
A. puts them at risk B. leaves them at ease
C. warns them of dangers D. guides them through barriers
31.What can we do to help night-flying insects?
A. Reduce light pollution at night.
B. Create special habitats for them.
C. Avoid disturbing their flying routine.
D. Lessen inappropriate outdoor activities.
D
Science fiction can lead people to be more cautious(谨慎的) about the potential impacts of innovations. Researchers have also found that sci-fi serves as a positive influence on how people view science. Science fiction scholar Istvan calls this "science-fictional habits of mind".
However, my own research on science fiction for readers under age 12 has revealed that librarians and teachers in elementary schools treat science fiction as a genre(体裁) that works best for certain cases, like kids who like what they called "weird(怪异的)" books. Although nearly all of them expressed that science fiction was just as valuable as any other genre, they did not choose science fiction for activities or group readings. They explained that they saw the problems with science fiction for their youngest readers: complicated content.
Reading researchers agree that comprehending complex texts is easier when the reader has more background knowledge. So waiting for students to get older before introducing them to science fiction is a fairly common approach. Susan Fichtelberg—a longtime librarian—wrote a guide to teen fantasy and science fiction. In it, she recommends age 12 as the prime time to start.
Yet, when I read some science fiction picture books with elementary school students, none of the children struggled to understand the stories. While background knowledge can mean children's knowledge of science, it also includes exposure to a genre. The more a reader is exposed to science fiction stories, the better he or she understands how to read them.
What's more, science fiction does not need to include detailed science or weird settings to offer valuable ideas. Picture books like Farm-Fresh Cats by Scott Santoro rely on familiar ideas like farms and cats to help readers reconsider what is familiar and what is alien.
The good news is that the science fiction books in those elementary school libraries were checked out at a higher rate than all of the other genres. Encouraging children to explore science fiction may not guarantee science careers, but children deserve to learn from science fiction to help them navigate their increasingly high-tech world.
32.What does the first paragraph mainly tell us about science fiction?
A. Its wide popularity. B. Its potential benefits.
C. Its development trend. D. Its main characteristics.
33.What do the teachers and librarians think of science fiction?
A. It is of little value for pupils.
B. It is suitable for group readings.
C. It is difficult to understand for pupils.
D. It stimulates students' interest in reading.
34.What is the author's attitude towards Susan Fichtelberg's opinion?
A. Unclear. B. Supportive. C. Curious. D. Opposed.
35.What can we learn aboutFarm-Fresh Cats by Scott Santoro?
A. It has many characters. B. It has a simple storyline.
C. It explains scientific knowledge. D. It requires background knowledge.
三、阅读七选五:本题共5小题,共12.5分。
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the most diverse nations in the whole of Europe. This article will show you how to adapt to the varied culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Get used to small spaces. The United States is not only a huge country but also has big cars, houses and spaces. (36) Houses, apartments, cars and appliances are all smaller than what you are accustomed to, so you have to get used to smaller things.
Be polite. Always apologise for running into someone, even if it is their fault, as it makes you out to be a kind person. Respect people's personal space and always wait in line.
Accept jokes. (37) Bantering and taking the mickey are all ways to describe making fun of someone but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Teasing someone is a common way to show friendship. As one Briton put it, "You never make fun of someone you don't like."
Get used to the driving. The British drive on the left side of the road. (38) Also the cars in the UK have the steering wheel (方向盘) on the right side, so you need to get used to this as well. Be especially careful with your turns and remember that right turns in the UK cross opposite traffic in the same way that left turns do in the US and other countries that drive on the right.
(39) The British use different words and pronounce words differently. Look around on the Internet or buy books about words and expressions used in Britain.
There's more to the UK than London. London is an excellent city and the most popular in the United Kingdom. (40) And the green countryside is a defining feature of the UK, which is something that should be explored.
A. Get used to the lifestyle.
B. Get used to the language.
C. Different regions have their own traditions and even languages.
D. Be sure that you do so, or the result could be terrible.
E. However, the UK does not have the luxury of space.
F. But there are many other cities filled with culture and wonder.
G. One of the most confusing aspects of British culture is humour.
四、完形填空:本题共15小题,共15分。
One day, Lubarsky came home and realized that her husband, David, was extremely ill. So she quickly (41) her wallet and rushed him to the nearest hospital. The minutes slowly passed as they (42) to see a doctor. "We sat there for a couple of hours. It was pretty clear that nobody was going to (43) him," Lubarsky recalled.
Then, they rushed to a second hospital, where they were also (44) . So they went to a third hospital, where she sensed their case wasn't going to be treated (45) . Lubarsky was becoming (46) . After three (47) attempts to get help, she reached her limit of patience. She started to make a (48) in the lobby(大厅). That's when a doctor, their unsung (49) , appeared. "All of a sudden, this person comes up to me and says, 'How can I help you?'" Lubarsky said. She explained what was happening to David and that she was afraid it was (50) . "He said without any (51) , 'I'll take him to the back and (52) on him,'" she said.
Then the doctor found that David had a serious condition called arteriovenous malformation that can cause uncontrolled bleeding in the brain. He told them to go to Lenox Hill Hospital and that he had (53) the doctor with whom he had just finished his residency(实习期). David underwent 10-hour surgery and (54) made a full recovery.
Lubarsky says that without the doctor's (55) , she and her husband would have likely gone back to their apartment. She can't imagine what could have happened.
41.A. grabbed B. dropped C. opened D. picked
42.A. declined B. struggled C. waited D. decided
43.A. make room for B. take note of C. keep pace with D. give up on
44.A. ignored B. abandoned C. teased D. cheated
45.A. for free B. on time C. in advance D. with urgency
46.A. bored B. desperate C. sensitive D. realistic
47.A. repeated B. failed C. added D. planned
48.A. mess B. living C. scene D. reservation
49.A. nurse B. volunteer C. hero D. friend
50.A. infectious B. incurable C. rare D. severe
51.A. effort B. hesitation C. doubt D. judgment
52.A. count B. focus C. operate D. check
53.A. contacted B. impressed C. instructed D. reminded
54.A. immediately B. typically C. eventually D. occasionally
55.A. intervention B. encouragement C. company D. permission
第II卷(非选择题)
五、语法填空:本题共10小题,共15分。
The Antiguan racer, a harmless grey-brown snake, lives in the twin-island country of Antigua and Barbuda. Winning the title of the world's rarest snake in 1995, (56) only a few individuals remained, the Antiguan racer has been making a steady comeback with the help of Fauna & Flora International(FFI).
Antiguan racers were not (57) (endanger) in Antigua and Barbuda before the introduction of non-native animals. Small Asian mongooses(獴) (58) (bring) to the islands to control invasive(侵入的) black rats, which were causing damage to local crops. However, the mongooses had little impact on the rats and instead fed on native species, (59) (influence) most Antiguan racers. This, in turn, led to the species facing (60) (extinct) in the 1930s.
Subsequently, FFI helped wipe out the rats and other harmful invasive species from some islands around Antigua and reintroduced Antiguan racers to the islands. With researchers closely (61) (monitor) them, the current population of Antiguan racers in the wild is on (62) increase thanks to conservation efforts. Many other species have also benefited (63) this work— particularly birds on the islands (64) (clear) of invasive animals. The number of some species has increased more than thirty times. Species that have begun to increase (65) (dramatic) again include many regional rare species, such as certain unique ducks.
六、书面表达:共15分。
66. 假如你是高三学生李华,学校英文报正在征集以“The Importance of Labor”为题的稿件。请你投稿,内容包括:
(1)陈述劳动的重要性及理由;
(2)推荐具体劳动项目。
注意:(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式作答。
The Importance of Labor
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七、任务型读写:本大题共1小题,共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。
I paced the crowded airport hall, sweaty and annoyed. It was two days before our traditional holiday, and my flight from New York to my family in Virginia had been canceled at the last minute. Now the new flight was delayed. What a terrible start to the holiday! Being trapped among a bunch of total strangers made me stressed and frustrated.
Finally, I and the group of strangers boarded our plane at an extremely slow pace. I battled my way down the aisle(过道)only to discover that I was stuck in the middle seat instead of the window seat I had booked. It was impossible to get comfortable in the middle seat, and our plane remained on the road for an hour before we were cleared for takeoff. “Iˈll be lucky to get home before everyone is in bed,” I thought. Considering my bad mood, maybe that was for the best.
I closed my eyes to collect myself. A baby somewhere behind me started crying loudly. That sound made me anxious, so I brought out a book to calm myself down and kill the time. The red-haired woman in the window seat noisily searched for something in her handbag. Soon, she took out a bag of snacks, which contained dried nuts and sunflower seeds. The plastic bag produced a series of short, unpleasant and loud noises as she tried to open it. Meanwhile, her elbow touched me from time to time.
I tried to hide my annoyance and disappointment, and asked, “Madam, do you want me to try?”“ Thanks,” she smiled and put the bag into my hands. I got a good hold on it and put all my frustration into wrestling with the bag. The guy on my other side leaned into the aisle to stay out of my way until I gave up. “Here, let me have it,” he smiled. His strategy involved lots of quick pulling, but he got nowhere. The woman across the aisle offered to give it a shot. Her technique included shaking the bag, which didnˈt help.
注意:(1)续写词数应为150左右;
(2)开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
The teenage boy beside her reached for the bag.
Paragraph 2:
The bag was on its way back to its owner when she smiled, “No, I want everyone to have some!”
答案
1.B2.C3.B4.C5.B6~7.A、C8~9.A、B10~12.C、A、B13~16.C、C、B、A17~20.B、C、A、A
21~23.C、D、B24~27.A、C、A、C28~31.D、B、A、A32~35.B、C、D、B
36~40.E、G、D、B、F
41~55.A、C、B、A、D、B、B、C、C、D、B、D、A、C、A
56.when 57.endangered 58.were brought 59.influencing 60.extinction
61.monitoring 62.the 63.from/by64.cleared 65.dramatically
66.The Importance of Labor
Labor plays a crucial role in our daily life. For senior three students, it is especially important. Firstly, doing labor can relieve stress. After intense study, engaging in some physical labor like cleaning the classroom can make us feel relaxed and refreshed. Secondly, it helps improve concentration. Focusing on a cleaning task or other simple labor requires us to be concentrated, which is beneficial for our study.
For example, we can help teachers clean the blackboard or arrange desks. By doing this, we not only develop good work habits but also understand the value of labor.
In a nutshell, labor is an integral part of senior three life, endowing us with numerous advantages.
67.Paragraph 1:
The teenage boy beside her reached for the bag. “I can do it,” he said confidently, but he failed, too. The muscled fellow in that rowˈs window seat also gave it a shot. How could this little bag of snacks defeat so many people? “Iˈve got an idea,” the teenager said to the man. “You take one side and Iˈll take the other.” Together, they pulled and immediately, it opened!
Paragraph 2:
The bag was on its way back to its owner when she smiled, “No, I want everyone to have some!” So it went back to my row, with each person pouring out a few nuts and seeds. When she got the bag and turned it upside down, only a single peanut rolled out. She laughed and held up the empty bag, saying, “Happy New Year, everyone!” On a trip where everything had gone wrong, these strangers spread some cheer and joy. I was quite thankful. It seemed that all my annoyance and disappointment was gone.
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