2025届江西省高三上学期开学第一次月考英语试卷（含答案）

2025届江西省高三上学期开学第一次月考英语试卷
第二部分 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
Alberta: a Must-Visit Destination in 2024
Alberta, Canada, offers a diverse range of experiences from its awe-inspiring natural landscapes and outdoor adventures to its lively cities and rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, nature lover or cultural enthusiast, Alberta has something to offer. Plan your visit to this remarkable province in 2024 and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why Visit Alberta
Stunning National Parks
Banff National Park: As one of the most famous national parks in the world Banff offers stunning mountain views, crystal-clear lakes and rich wildlife.
Jasper National Park: Known for its expansive wilderness, Jasper is the perfect place for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Rich Cultural Heritage
Indigenous Culture: Alberta is home to many native communities, offering opportunities to learn about their history, traditions and art.
Museums and Historic Sites: Explore the Royal Alberta Museum and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking and Biking: Numerous trails offer impressive views and varying levels of difficulty.
Skiing and Snowboarding: World-class ski resorts such as Lake Louise Ski Resort and Sunshine Village.
Wildlife Viewing: Opportunities to see bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and more in their natural habitats.
Scenic Drives
Cowboy Trail: Explore the rolling foothills and grasslands, dotted with large farms and charming small towns.
Icefields Parkway: One of the most scenic drives in the world, connecting Banff and Jasper, and featuring glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain views.
Festivals and Events
Calgary Stampede: Called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, this event shows rodeos, exhibitions and concerts.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival: One of the most renowned folk festivals globally, attracting artists and audiences from around the world.
21. How many aspects of Alberta are mentioned
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
22. Which is the most attractive to a skier in Alberta
A. Sunshine Village. B. Banff National Park.
C. Cowboy Trail. D. Royal Alberta Museum.
23. What can tourists expect to do along Icefields Parkway
A. Take a relaxing hike. B. Participate in folk festivals.
C. Admire the sight of glaciers. D. Come across various wildlife.
B
In Cedars, Pennsylvania, a cafe is giving disabled people with different abilities and their families a safe and inclusive space to shine. Created in 2022, the cafe was a response to the need in the community for programs that would enable youth with special needs to develop social and professional skills in a safe environment.
The cafe was the idea of Pennsylvania mom Maureen Stanko, a teacher, fitness instructor, and musician, who was concerned about her son Nick, who has autism (孤独症) and food allergies, and what he would be able to do after graduation. In Pennsylvania, students with disabilities can stay in school until age 22, but worrying about Nick’s future is what keeps Stanko up at night.
Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nick’s therapist, Tyler Kammerle, who had dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together to make this a reality. Two years later, the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. It employed 63 people and 80 percent of them have some form of disability.
The cafe is more than just a space to work; it’s also a place for people with disabilities and their families to dine. “We’d never even taken Nick to a restaurant before because we wouldn’t spend all this money to eat out to be completely stressed out,” Stanko said. “This cafe has taught Nick how to sit in a restaurant. And now we have a place to go, where if he stands up and starts hopping or clapping, nobody cares.”
The inclusive cafe has made a real difference in people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, who is hearing impaired, said, “If you told me two years ago that I would be a server, I wouldn’t believe you. But now I have gained so much self-confidence. A lot of employees here have changed so much; it’s just mind-blowing.”
24. Why did Stanko and Tyler Kammerle establish the cafe
A. To serve people with various abilities.
B. To provide a place for family occasions.
C. To instruct graduates in professional skills.
D. To offer employment to youth with special needs.
25. What was Stanko’s concern about taking Nick to a restaurant
A. The cost of dining out.
B. The noisy customers in restaurants.
C. The lack of an inclusive environment.
D. The food allergies Nick is suffering from.
26. How has working at the cafe affected Lauren Oppelts
A. She has taken to socializing.
B. She has grown more positive.
C. She has become experienced in cooking.
D. She has recovered from her hearing disability.
27. Which of the following best describes Stanko
A. Caring and responsible. B. Ambitious and devoted.
C. Determined and sensitive. D. Tough and reliable.
C
Humans visiting Mars will likely happen within the next 15 years. However, it will be a nine-month journey one way. And dehydrated (脱水的) food for space missions, which is less nutritious than fresh food and difficult to pack too much, isn’t ideal for feeding humans in the long term. Finding a way to feed humans on Mars is, therefore, critical before anyone steps on the Red Planet.
A recent study offered a practical method for growing nutrient-rich vegetables by drawing upon an ancient farming technique, intercropping, used by the Mayans centuries ago. Intercropping, as opposed to monocropping, consists of multiple plants being grown together in the same fields.
Researchers compared three different crops — tomatoes, carrots and peas — in Mars-like soil called regolith, soil and river sand, all by monocropping and intercropping. The researchers believed they would complement each other. Tomatoes provide climbing support for peas and shade for carrots, while peas fix nitrogen (氮) in soil by turning it into food for plants. Carrots, in turn, improve water and nutrient intake.
There were 60 pots of plants in total in Mars-like greenhouses. In all three soil types, all the crops grew. Tomatoes did especially well in the intercropping regolith. However, the peas and carrots were not fans of sharing a pot with tomatoes in the regolith, producing decreased yields. There’re several possible reasons. Tomatoes are “heavy feeders” likely taking nutrients from the peas and carrots. Additionally, the bacteria working together with peas for nitrogen-fixing couldn’t survive in the regolith, resulting in the peas not being able to fix nitrogen for neighboring crops.
This study, however, is still promising to researchers, as they’ve come up with ways to adjust the regolith. Besides, intercropped plants did better in the river sand than monocropped plants, proving intercropping would be beneficial to agriculture on Earth as well, especially in places where soil is becoming sandier. Not just astronauts on Mars, but many communities on Earth have plenty to learn from the Mayans.
28. Why is farming a vital requirement for exploring Mars
A. It ensures an increased yield of food on Mars.
B. It provides a source of relaxation for astronauts.
C. It supplies astronauts with fresh and nutritious food.
D. It tests the effects of Martian soil on Earth-based crops.
29. What does the underlined word “complement” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Isolate. B. Supply. C. Reply. D. Harm.
30. What may cause the decreased pea and carrot yields in the regolith
A. The peas failed to fix nitrogen. B. The tomatoes took up too much space.
C. They were sensitive to the Mars-like soil. D. They were not exposed to enough sunlight.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Mars: the New Frontier for Agricultural Innovation
B. The Advantages and Challenges of Growing Crops on Mars
C. Intercropping Helps Sustainable Martian Agriculture Come True
D. Agriculture on Mars Is Possible Thanks to Mayan Farming Practices
D
What’s in a name Quite a lot, actually. It is an important part of human identity. It turns out, however, that it is not only humans who use names.
It has long been known that African elephants are very social creatures with highly developed brains. They make all sorts of sounds from low rumblings, barely audible to the human ear, to loud trumpeting sounds. It was these sounds, and his knowledge of dolphin behavior where a dolphin will copy somebody else’s signature whistle in order to get their attention that led Dr. Mickey Pardo, a professor at Cornell University, to try and figure out if any of those sounds were names.
In order to confirm this Pardo and his colleagues had artificial intelligence (AI) analyze the recordings of 469 rumbling noises made by wild African elephants from Kenya between the years 1986 and 2022. They hoped that the recordings would contain identifying information, that is to say, a name, for the elephant the rumbling call was made to. The AI identified 469 distinct calls.
The researchers then went out into the field. They worked with 17 elephants, mostly female, to see whether they reacted to the recorded sound of their own names. Amazingly, the elephants seemed to know when they were being called and both replied quickly and approached the loudspeaker when they heard recordings that included the distinct call that referred to them.
What’s interesting is that many of the names seemed to be called by mothers addressing their young. In addition, adult elephants used these distinct calls more often than young ones. This may indicate that name calling is a skill that takes some time to learn for young elephants.
Unfortunately, it’s unclear which exact part of the rumbling calls indicated the specific name. Knowing that information would open up a whole new world in terms of our understanding of elephants and their social structure.
“Do they ever use somebody’s name when they’re not there ” Pardo wondered. Whatever the case, this is still big news, and an important reminder that humans are more similar to our animal relatives than they are different.
32. What did Dr. Mickey Pardo’s study focus on
A. The meanings of a variety of elephant sounds.
B. The AI analysis of recordings of elephant sounds.
C. The similarity between elephant and dolphin communication.
D. The identification of specific calls referring to individual elephants.
33. How did the elephants respond to the recorded sound
A. They ignored it. B. They approached it.
C. They tried to imitate it. D. They attacked the loudspeaker.
34. What does the study suggest about the use of specific calls among elephants
A. It is used by elephants of all ages.
B. It is a skill that young elephants master quickly.
C. It may be a learned skill that develops over time.
D. It is only used by adult elephants to address young ones.
35. What can be concluded from the study
A. Elephants are good at social skills.
B. Elephants can use names to call each other.
C. AI played a great role in translating elephant calls.
D. Elephants can recognize recordings of various sounds.
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。
Benefits of Boredom to Embrace
Boredom is good medicine for the brain. It sounds a little strange, right After all, what could anyone gain from sitting around with nothing to do But, in the fast pace of modern living, slowing down every now and then can do wonders for your well-being. ____36____ So, embrace boredom by setting aside time each day without distractions.
It boosts creativity. If you ever face a creative block, try doing nothing at all! Boredom provides a powerful catalyst (催化剂) for creativity. It stimulates divergent thinking—the thought process our brains use to come up with new, innovative ideas. ____37____
It gives your brain a chance to rest. Having tech devices everywhere you go can lead to digital burnout and sensory overload. ____38____ Even breaks as short as ten minutes a day help your brain rest, so you can come back clear-headed and more focused.
It improves social connections. Burnout can be bad for relationships. ____39____ Your brain restores and gets refreshed when it’s unused. Then, when you interact with your family and friends, you’ll feel more at ease and energized.
____40____ Managing boredom has surprising benefits, like improving your self-control and ability to concentrate. Experiencing boredom at a young age helps develop self-control skills, such as managing one’s thoughts and reactions.
A. It encourages problem-solving.
B. It helps focus and self-discipline.
C. Boredom, however, offers your brain a much-needed break.
D. When your mind isn’t occupied, it creates space for self-reflection.
E. Thus, it makes you self-aware and emotionally in tune with yourself.
F. So the next time you feel stuck, step away and let the ideas come to you.
G. It leads to emotional exhaustion, making it difficult to connect with others.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When Villarreal Rodriguez talks about her work, she shows an honest hope. Her days typically involve ____41____ people through her city’s river. Over the years, the river, which sometimes runs dry, has ____42____ as a playground or anything but a river because until recently, people hadn’t regarded it as ____43____.
With its poor air quality, droughts and floods, her city is ____44____ a natural paradise. Many people still think like that: “There’s nothing special here, and nothing to ____45____.” The point of Villarreal’s work is to get people to ____46____ the river for what it supports—things like____47____ and wildlife in the middle of the city.
Villarreal ____48____ the local problem as she does with most challenges: with regard for the possibilities. Her ____49____ is fixed on spotting attractiveness while acknowledging _____50_____ realities. “Once you’re down there on the river, you see the birds and hear the rustling (沙沙声) of the trees. The morning _____51_____ on the river is shining,” she reflects. “There is natural_____52_____ in my city.”
“It’s really urgent to _____53_____ this natural space in my city. That’s _____54_____ a lot of my time right now,” she explains. “I feel so _____55_____ to this river that when something goes wrong it’s really heartbreaking, but when something goes right, it’s great.”
41. A. pushing B. touring C. helping D. seeing
42. A. served B. started C. frozen D. flown
43. A. excellent B. magical C. important D. popular
44. A. next to B. far from C. close with D. high above
45. A. take care of B. make fun of C. put up with D. get away with
46. A. advertise B. appreciate C. recommend D. research
47. A. vehicles B. houses C. plants D. visitors
48. A. presents B. experiences C. discovers D. approaches
49. A. attention B. interest C. success D. routine
50. A. encouraging B. satisfying C. challenging D. thrilling
51. A. mist B. wind C. star D. light
52. A. order B. beauty C. habitat D. history
53. A. protect B. change C. restrict D. compare
54. A. wasting B. saving C. taking D. reducing
55. A. exposed B. adjusted C. opposed D. attached
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Walking along the picturesque shores of Dongshan Island in China’s Fujian Province, visitors can enjoy ____56____ (they) in a poetic world full of ____57____ (create), encountering children’s poems carved on the coastal rocks.
These poems come from the Dongshan Island International Children’s Poetry Beach Project, displaying children’s ____58____ (imagine) reflections on their life. For example, a child writes, “My two hands empty, can still hold back the wind.”
“Poetry is a bridge that enables people around the world ____59____ (cross) the cultural barriers,” says Qiu, who initiates the project.
Since last September, the project ____60____ (support) by local government has been inviting children from around the globe to submit their poetry. It ____61____ (receive) more than 5,000 submissions from children under the age of 16 from various countries. A group of judges, ____62____ (consist) of artists, poets, and translators, have selected 500 poems to be carved onto the seaside rocks, about 400 of ____63____ have been completed by now.
In China, carving poems on rocks has long been a cultural tradition known ____64____ cliff inscriptions(摩崖石刻), typically for cultural celebrities. This project, however, gives the honor to children, who are “natural poets” in Qiu’s eye. “Children’s poetry is best suited to build a platform for global and cross-cultural communication,” Qiu explains ____65____ he chose children for the project.
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，在教师节来临之际你自制了一份有中国特色的礼物赠送给外教Chris，同时你想写一封信表达对外教的感谢，内容包括：
1．赠礼原因;
2．礼物简介;
3．表达期待。
注意：
1．写作词数应80个左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
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Yours sincerely,
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。
To say that I was shy was an understatement — I was basically afraid of people. Kids or adults, everyone made me nervous. I was also thought to be a “good kid”. I followed the rules and rarely questioned authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that.
The school bus that day was crowded and smelly. The windows were all rolled up because it was raining too hard to have them down. Most kids were engaged in conversations, arguments and games. Then the bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. The driver was particularly tense that day and had shouted at several kids who had been standing up in their seats, screaming or making faces at drivers in passing cars.
I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one and looking through the window. The road outside looked like a flooded stream. I could make out tree branches, bags, even an umbrella washing down the road. Then, I saw a cat struggling in the water. It was holding on to the slippery metal bars covering the storm drain (排水沟) in the street, with half of its body drawn into the black hole of the drain.
I wanted to go and get the cat, but I knew that the bus driver, Mrs. Foster, would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rules to even stand up, so I would get into trouble. I wasn’t sure whether some of the kids would help the cat.
The bus began to move forward; the accident traffic was finally in motion. The cat’s eyes locked on to mine. It was begging for help. Although the bus was noisy, I seemed to have heard its terrified cry. Tears were rolling down my cheeks. I felt like I was drowning along with the little cat. I glanced around, but no one else seemed to have noticed.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Mrs. Foster shouted at me to sit down, I was astonished to realize I had stood up.
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Without saying a word, Mrs. Foster opened the door and rushed out into the rain.
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答案版
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. C 35. B
【答案】36 D 37. F 38. C 39. G 40. B
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. D
【答案】56. themselves
57. creativity
58. imaginative
59. to cross
60. supported
61. has received
62. consisting
63. which 64. as
65. why
作文
【答案】Dear Chris,
With the Teachers’ Day approaching, I’m writing to express my gratitude to you. I present you a handcrafted gift with Chinese characteristics because you have taught me so much and inspired me greatly. The gift is a beautifully painted fan, featuring traditional Chinese landscapes. It symbolizes the elegance and charm of our culture.
I sincerely hope it will bring you joy and you will continue to guide us in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写【答案】
When Mrs. Foster shouted at me to sit down I was astonished to realize I had stood up.I sat down quickly, but I realized that I couldn’t just sit there, seeing the cat dying. Despite the fear of punishment and ridicule, I stood up again, my heart pounding in my chest. My eyes met those of Mrs. Foster in the front, who was startled by my sudden movement. I spoke with a voice trembling with urgency, “Please, Mrs. Foster, there’s a cat drowning outside.We have to help him!” To my surprise, she hesitated for a moment but then stopped the bus.
Without saying a word, Mrs. Foster opened the door and rushed out into the rain. A few minutes later, Mrs.Foster came back and handed me the poor little cat. “You’re a brave kid, ” Mrs.Foster said softly. “I’m proud of you for speaking up and trying to help.” As the bus kept going, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment. My actions had not only saved a life but also broken down some of my own barriers. From that day on, I found it easier to speak up and connect with people around me, realizing that bravery and compassion could overcome even the shyest of hearts.