2024-2025学年山东省泰安市肥城市高三上学期开学英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

2024-2025学年山东省泰安市肥城市高三上学期开学英语试题
注意事项：
1．答卷前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（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。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 does Tom intend to do
A．Borrow Kate’s bike.
B．Help Kate carry her schoolbag.
C．Ask Jane how to get to the library.
2．What does the woman mean
A．The man can’t use the gym.
B．The man hasn’t paid for the hotel room.
C．The man shouldn’t live on the first floor.
3．What does Bob want
A．Socks. B．Shoes. C．A shirt.
4．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．In a stadium. C．In an office.
5．What does the man plan to do after work today
A．Buy a bag. B．See a dentist. C．Attend a party.
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。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6．What is the man probably
A．A conductor. B．A secretary. C．A manager.
7．What will the woman need to do next
A．Sell clothes. B．Take a test. C．Introduce the company.
听第7段材料，回答第8和9两个小题。
8．What are Jack and Alice doing probably
A．Having a picnic. B．Reading books. C．Learning in the hospital.
9．What do we know about Jack
A．He majors in medicine.
B．He has graduated from university.
C．He is teaching at Harvard University.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10．What do the speakers decide to do together
A．Play volleyball. B．Swim. C．Run.
11．How long is the club open a day
A．For 7 hours. B．For 10 hours. C．For 13 hours.
12．How will the speakers go to the club
A．On foot. B．By bus. C．By subway.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13．Where are the speakers
A．In a car. B．In an airport. C．In a hotel.
14．What is the man like
A．Old and beardless. B．Young and black-haired. C．White-haired and bearded.
15．What does the man always carry on business trips
A．A big bag. B．A backpack. C．A suitcase.
16．What is the man allowed to do according to the woman
A．Drive the car. B．Change the room. C．Move to another hotel.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17．Which film will the cinema show next week
A．A British film. B．An Indian film. C．An Italian film.
18．What is required to buy the cheapest ticket
A．An ID card. B．A phone call. C．A student card.
19．What can we learn about the nearest parking lot to the cinema
A．It is free of charge.
B．It is in Huston Street.
C．It is five minutes’ drive from the cinema
20．When should people call the cinema
A．9:00 am to 4:30 pm on weekends.
B．9:00 am to 4:30 pm, from Monday to Friday.
C．6:45 pm and 9:15 pm, from Monday to Thursday.
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
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1. What is a virtual buddy supposed to do
A. Evaluate weekly themed activities.
B. Meet the disabled in person every week.
C. Match buddies based on similar interests.
D Have virtual interactions with a matched buddy.
2. Which of the following will be offered to the volunteers
A. Free in-person job training. B. A written record of volunteering.
C. Reimbursement of travel expenses. D. A chance to meet the founders.
3. Which of the following is the necessary qualification to be a virtual buddy
A. Mastering a foreign language. B. Good knowledge about nursing.
C. Being communicative and helpful. D. Previous volunteering experience.
B
The Sierra Nevada range is incomparable in scale (规模), and there’s no better way to see it than to appreciate every spectacular view with your own hard walking. My husband, our kids and I planned to cover the northern half of the John Muir trail in two weeks, which is a long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The trail snakes along the backbone of the High Sierra, past lakes, over mountain passes, and through dusty pine forests and beautiful wildflowers. We set expectations before we started: this would be tough, but worth it. To get our kids more involved, we let them have the map, decide when to stop for snacks and choose which lakes to jump into. In this way, they felt empowered.
For two weeks, we didn’t have to worry about managing video game time. Instead, the boys built dams and bridges across streams, climbed and swam, and one lunchtime, spent an hour slapping sleepy flies and feeding them to fish. Sometimes, they refused to carry their packs and complained about feet hurting. But these moments were far outweighed by extraordinary bursts of energy and enthusiasm — particularly when we’d been slogging uphill for hours and a mountain top finally came into view, our kids even decided we needed to push on.
By the time we finished, we had walked 112 miles, averaging about 10 miles a day. We had crossed five mountain passes, suffered foot pain and had terrible sleep. But we were right to be confident about our kids’ ability. Through the adventure, they will, I hope, understand what they are truly capable of, how perseverance leads to bigger rewards later on, and what it feels like to be encouraged and supported so that they can achieve something great.
4. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 1
A. Where the John Muir trail leads to.
B. The family have great passion for hiking.
C. The Sierra Nevada mountain range is worth hiking.
D. Why the Sierra Nevada range is so attractive to kids.
5. How did the couple give their kids freedom during the adventure
A. They promised them a bonus. B. They offered them enough snacks.
C. They exposed them to all kinds of animals. D. They gave them the power to make decisions.
6. What can we learn about the kids from paragraph 3
A. They liked playing with fish. B. They had a strong will.
C. They were tired but persevering. D. They were unwilling to take this trip at first.
7. What does the author hope the kids would gain from this adventure
A Strategies for hiking. B. Some invaluable life skills.
C. Ways to improve the family relationship. D. Geographical knowledge about the trail.
C
Environmental journalist Adria Vasil has a message that might disturb your shopping plans. Avoid returning online purchases, she urges, since the vast majority are thrown away or burned.
In an interview, Vasil explained that it’s often not worth a company’s time or money to send someone to eyeball the product and say,’ Is this up to standard Is this returnable Did someone damage the box in some way ’ And if it’s clothing, it has to be re-pressed and put back in a nice package.
Shopping habits have changed in recent years, and the amount of associated waste has also exploded. Over the past five years, returns by Canadians have increased by 95%. A huge part of the issue is a practice called “bracketing”, where someone orders multiple sizes in order to get the right one and then ships back the ones that don’t fit. Brands(品牌) do not want to deal with those returns. They’d rather just get rid of them. Nor do they wish to donate them because that could “devalue” their brand.
Vasil urges shoppers to reconsider returning goods. If something doesn’t fit, ask if it can be passed on to someone else or donated. She suggests buying second-hand items. What she doesn’t say directly is that perhaps we should change our consumption model. Not only could this limit consumerism and the purchase of goods we don’t really need, but it would also force us to visit the store in person, which has the added benefit of supporting local business owners.
Store policies could be changed to limit returns. There’s already a precedent. The Package Free Shop, run by zero waste expert Lauren Singer, has a no- returns policy and says that if there are any issues with a product, they’ll be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
But really, if we’re being honest, just start taking responsibility for our shopping habits. Everything will leave a footprint on the earth, so we need to reduce manufacturing demand. Buy only what you need and will use, and make the extra effort to go to a store and try something on.
8. According to Adria Vasil, ______.
A. online purchases might be reduced B. returns cannot be sold at full price
C. all the return s must be repackaged D. return s may result in additional labor costs
9. What is the main reason for the large number of returns
A. Brands’ willingness to receive returned items. B. Unreliable sizing standards for online clothing.
C. The popularity of bracketing among consumers. D. An increase in the purchase of non-essential goods.
10. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 probably refer to
A. Avoiding online shopping. B. Giving up returned goods.
C. Refusing new purchases. D. Donating second-hand products.
11. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. Online stores should handle return s differently.
B. Consumers should adopt responsible shopping habits.
C. Zero- waste shops are the ultimate solution to returns.
D. Returns are crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction.
D
A warbler weighs about the same as four pennies, but twice a year makes an extraordinary journey. It flies nearly 4,000 miles between Canada’s spruce forest and its wintering grounds in northern South America.
A new online atlas (地图册) of bird migration, published recently, draws from a huge number of scientific and community data sources to illustrate the routes of about 450 bird species in the Americas, including the warblers. The Bird Migration Explorer mapping tool , available free to the public, is an ongoing collabration (合作) of 11 groups that collect and analyze data on bird movements, including the US Geological Survey and the National Audubon Society.
For the first time, the site will bring together online data from hundreds of scientific studies that uses GPS tags to track bird movements, as well as more than 100 years of bird- banding data collected by USGS. “The past twenty years have seen a true renaissance in different technologies to track bird migrations around the world,” said Peter Marra, a bird migration expert.
The site allows a user to enter a species — for instance, osprey — and watch movements over the course of a year. For example, data from 378 tracked ospreys show up as yellow dots that move between coastal North America and South America as a calendar bar goes through the months of the year.
Or users can enter the city where they live and click elsewhere on the map for a partial list of birds that migrate between the two locations. For example, ospreys and 12 other species migrate between Washington, D. C. and Fonte Boa, Brazil.
As new tracking data becomes available, the site will continue to expand. Melanie Smith, director for the site, said the next phase of expansion would add more data about seabirds.
12. What is a warbler
A. A kind of bird. B. A money system.
C. A mapping tool. D. A means of transport.
13. What can we learn about Bird Migration Explorer
A. It is a huge “database”. B. It is available for a small fee.
C. It can help protect biodiversity. D. It is supported by a company.
14 What should users do if they want to know the journey of some bird
A. Enter its habitats in the site. B. Click the routes in the site.
C. Input its name in the site. D. Explore its history in the site.
15. What does the last paragraph mean
A. The site is far from perfect. B. The site will get updates based on new data.
C. The site will only focus on seabirds in the future. D. The site has new development directions.
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。
As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ____16____ This lies at the heart of “experiential (由经验得来的) appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.
To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ____17____
As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ____18____ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.
____19____ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.
Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ____20____ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.
A. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.
B. It extends learning far beyond textbooks.
C. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.
D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.
E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.
F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.
G. These activities bring learning to life.
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。
Best friends Anna and Betty were at camp. Suddenly Anna let out a scream, ____21____ by a spider in their room. Just then, camp instructor Clare entered the girls’ room. ____22____, Anna pointed to a dusty comer of the ceiling, whispering, “Spider!”
“I bet it is ____23____ of you, too!” Clare joked. ____24____, both the girls were too nervous to laugh.
Anna grasped Betty’s sweaty palm, ____25____ hard, saying, “it is so big!”
“Will it bite us ” Betty asked hesitantly.
Clare answered confidently, “No, it won’t. It’s probably here because of the weather. Look outside! It’s ____26____ out there while your room is warm and dry.” Betty breathed a sigh of ____27____. Clare continued to explain that the spider Anna saw was a common harmless house spider.
Suddenly, Anna screamed again, “There it is! I see it!” She ____28____ up so fast that she bumped into the wall a few meters behind her. There, just behind the door, was their unwanted ____29____.
Out of _____30_____, Betty appeared with a broom in her hand, ready to attack the spider. Clare _____31_____her back and took the broom away, gently placing the spider in a pot. She _____32_____ the girls to follow her. “Since the rain has stopped, let’s _____33_____ it into the garden,” suggested Clare.
The girls nodded in agreement as they observed Clare in _____34_____. They developed a newfound appreciation for the delicate balance of nature, turning their _____35_____ fright into an adventure of learning and respect.
21. A. terrified B. amazed C. fascinated D. impressed
22. A. Struggling B. Bending C. Trembling D. Smiling
23. A. fond B. scared C. tired D. shy
24. A. Unfortunately B. Particularly C. Similarly D. Generally
25. A. thinking B. pushing C. beating D. breathing
26. A. pouring B. brightening C. clearing D. clouding
27. A. fear B. relief C. regret D. contentment
28. A. lined B. jumped C. sped D. backed
29. A. instructor B. reward C. visitor D. result
30 A. something B. nowhere C. nobody D. everywhere
31. A. led B. held C. paid D. sent
32. A. persuaded B. bothered C. signaled D. informed
33. A. return B. trap C. attract D. release
34. A. admiration B. alarm C. disbelief D. haste
35. A. typical B. temporary C. uncertain D. initial
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。
In the center of Reykjavik, Iceland, stands a museum ____36____ (create) by Lillian Hopps, which symbolizes the friendship between Icelandic and Chinese people. A passionate admirer of Chinese culture, Lillian began her journey to learn about China in the 1990s, a time ____37____ she deeply engaged herself in exploring China’s rich culture. Her passion transformed her home into a place filled with Chinese artifacts(古器物), which ____38____ ( eventual) led to the establishment of a museum in Reykjavik.
The museum ____39____ (house) an extensive collection of cultural relics, from ancient clothing ____40____ contemporary art, displaying thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Lillian’s work goes beyond just exhibiting these items; she brings the culture alive through ____41____ (vary) activities like tea performances, calligraphy classes, and medicine talks,____42____ (promote) the Icelandic understanding of China’s rich traditions.
Lilian’s museum, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world, ____43____ (recognize) by the Icelandic government in 2021 for its impact. As Marta Jonsdottir, a director at Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, put it in an interview, “Lillian, with her enthusiasm and expertise, has developed diverse cultural ____44____ (link) between Iceland and China. Her museum has not just enabled both peoples to better understand each other _____45_____ strengthened our relations.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，昨天你们班召开了“奋斗成就梦想”的主题班会。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次班会，内容包括：
1．简要描述；
2．你的感想。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Alicia, a high school student known for her artistic talents and compassionate nature, was working on a painting in the school courtyard when she noticed a new student named Leo sitting nearby, looking curious yet lonely. Curious, Alicia approached Leo and carried on a conversation.
“Hi, I’m Alicia. What brings you to the courtyard today ”
“I’m Leo. I like to sit here and observe. It helps me feel a bit more connected to this new place.”
Alicia listened intently (专心地), her heart going out to him. She knew first hand how challenging it could be to adjust to a new place. After learning that Leo had a passion for art, Alicia smiled warmly, “Well, if you’re interested, I’m part of the art club. It’s a really welcoming group, and we’re always looking for new members.”
“But I’m not sure. I’m a bit shy when it comes to sharing my art.”
“There’s no pressure to share if you’re not comfortable. But, I think you’d really enjoy it.It’s a safe space where creativity is celebrated.”
He agreed to come to the next art club meeting, his heart filled with hope.
At the art club meeting, Alicia introduced Leo to the other members, a diverse group of students who shared a love for art and creativity. They welcomed Leo with open arms, and soon he felt like he had found a second home.
Inspired by Alicia’s kindness, Leo started to share his art work with the group. His pieces were a reflection of his innermost thoughts and feelings, touching everyone who saw them.
One day, as Alicia and Leo were walking home from school, they came across a mural (壁画) that had been ruined by graffiti (涂鸦).
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。
Alicia felt saddened by the sight, but Leo saw an opportunity.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The community art project was a huge success.
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2024-2025学年山东省泰安市肥城市高三上学期开学英语试题
答案版
注意事项：
1．答卷前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（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。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 does Tom intend to do
A．Borrow Kate’s bike.
B．Help Kate carry her schoolbag.
C．Ask Jane how to get to the library.
2．What does the woman mean
A．The man can’t use the gym.
B．The man hasn’t paid for the hotel room.
C．The man shouldn’t live on the first floor.
3．What does Bob want
A．Socks. B．Shoes. C．A shirt.
4．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．In a stadium. C．In an office.
5．What does the man plan to do after work today
A．Buy a bag. B．See a dentist. C．Attend a party.
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。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6．What is the man probably
A．A conductor. B．A secretary. C．A manager.
7．What will the woman need to do next
A．Sell clothes. B．Take a test. C．Introduce the company.
听第7段材料，回答第8和9两个小题。
8．What are Jack and Alice doing probably
A．Having a picnic. B．Reading books. C．Learning in the hospital.
9．What do we know about Jack
A．He majors in medicine.
B．He has graduated from university.
C．He is teaching at Harvard University.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10．What do the speakers decide to do together
A．Play volleyball. B．Swim. C．Run.
11．How long is the club open a day
A．For 7 hours. B．For 10 hours. C．For 13 hours.
12．How will the speakers go to the club
A．On foot. B．By bus. C．By subway.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13．Where are the speakers
A．In a car. B．In an airport. C．In a hotel.
14．What is the man like
A．Old and beardless. B．Young and black-haired. C．White-haired and bearded.
15．What does the man always carry on business trips
A．A big bag. B．A backpack. C．A suitcase.
16．What is the man allowed to do according to the woman
A．Drive the car. B．Change the room. C．Move to another hotel.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17．Which film will the cinema show next week
A．A British film. B．An Indian film. C．An Italian film.
18．What is required to buy the cheapest ticket
A．An ID card. B．A phone call. C．A student card.
19．What can we learn about the nearest parking lot to the cinema
A．It is free of charge.
B．It is in Huston Street.
C．It is five minutes’ drive from the cinema.
20．When should people call the cinema
A．9:00 am to 4:30 pm on weekends.
B．9:00 am to 4:30 pm, from Monday to Friday.
C．6:45 pm and 9:15 pm, from Monday to Thursday.
听力答案
1—5 AACAB 6—10 CBAAB 11—15 CABCB 16—20 BCCAB
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
Volunteering has changed over these past few years and virtual volunteering is here to stay! Find your perfect remote opportunity by becoming a Sense Virtual Buddying volunteer.
The Role of a Virtual Buddy (朋友)
Sense matches volunteers with disabled people who have similar interests to ensure you’ll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely through video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or letters. You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together. You could be gaming, doing arts and crafts, playing music, planting - there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy.
What We Can Offer You
Before you start your volunteering role, we’ll make sure that you’ve had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and through video calls. While you’re volunteering with us as a virtual buddy, you’ll also get a written account of your volunteering and references (if required), reimbursement (报销) of pre-agreed expenses (up to 25). and great opportunities to develop new skills and get to know new people while making a real difference to a person’s life.
Who We Are Looking for
We need volunteers who are good at expressing their ideas and feelings and are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. We’re also always looking for volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language. You don’t need to have previous experience of volunteering or nursing disabled people.
If you have any questions regarding the role or would like some more information, please contact the volunteering team at yolunteer@sense.org.
1. What is a virtual buddy supposed to do
A. Evaluate weekly themed activities.
B. Meet the disabled in person every week.
C. Match buddies based on similar interests.
D. Have virtual interactions with a matched buddy.
2. Which of the following will be offered to the volunteers
A. Free in-person job training. B. A written record of volunteering.
C. Reimbursement of travel expenses. D. A chance to meet the founders.
3. Which of the following is the necessary qualification to be a virtual buddy
A. Mastering a foreign language. B. Good knowledge about nursing.
C Being communicative and helpful. D. Previous volunteering experience.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
B
The Sierra Nevada range is incomparable in scale (规模), and there’s no better way to see it than to appreciate every spectacular view with your own hard walking. My husband, our kids and I planned to cover the northern half of the John Muir trail in two weeks, which is a long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The trail snakes along the backbone of the High Sierra, past lakes, over mountain passes, and through dusty pine forests and beautiful wildflowers. We set expectations before we started: this would be tough, but worth it. To get our kids more involved, we let them have the map, decide when to stop for snacks and choose which lakes to jump into. In this way, they felt empowered.
For two weeks, we didn’t have to worry about managing video game time. Instead, the boys built dams and bridges across streams, climbed and swam, and one lunchtime, spent an hour slapping sleepy flies and feeding them to fish. Sometimes, they refused to carry their packs and complained about feet hurting. But these moments were far outweighed by extraordinary bursts of energy and enthusiasm — particularly when we’d been slogging uphill for hours and a mountain top finally came into view, our kids even decided we needed to push on.
By the time we finished, we had walked 112 miles, averaging about 10 miles a day. We had crossed five mountain passes, suffered foot pain and had terrible sleep. But we were right to be confident about our kids’ ability. Through the adventure, they will, I hope, understand what they are truly capable of, how perseverance leads to bigger rewards later on, and what it feels like to be encouraged and supported so that they can achieve something great.
4. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 1
A. Where the John Muir trail leads to.
B. The family have great passion for hiking.
C. The Sierra Nevada mountain range is worth hiking.
D. Why the Sierra Nevada range is so attractive to kids.
5. How did the couple give their kids freedom during the adventure
A. They promised them a bonus. B. They offered them enough snacks.
C. They exposed them to all kinds of animals. D. They gave them the power to make decisions.
6. What can we learn about the kids from paragraph 3
A. They liked playing with fish. B. They had a strong will.
C. They were tired but persevering. D. They were unwilling to take this trip at first.
7. What does the author hope the kids would gain from this adventure
A. Strategies for hiking. B. Some invaluable life skills.
C. Ways to improve the family relationship. D. Geographical knowledge about the trail.
【答案】4 C 5. D 6. B 7. B
C
Environmental journalist Adria Vasil has a message that might disturb your shopping plans. Avoid returning online purchases, she urges, since the vast majority are thrown away or burned.
In an interview, Vasil explained that it’s often not worth a company’s time or money to send someone to eyeball the product and say,’ Is this up to standard Is this returnable Did someone damage the box in some way ’ And if it’s clothing, it has to be re-pressed and put back in a nice package.
Shopping habits have changed in recent years, and the amount of associated waste has also exploded. Over the past five years, returns by Canadians have increased by 95%. A huge part of the issue is a practice called “bracketing”, where someone orders multiple sizes in order to get the right one and then ships back the ones that don’t fit. Brands(品牌) do not want to deal with those returns. They’d rather just get rid of them. Nor do they wish to donate them because that could “devalue” their brand.
Vasil urges shoppers to reconsider returning goods. If something doesn’t fit, ask if it can be passed on to someone else or donated. She suggests buying second-hand items. What she doesn’t say directly is that perhaps we should change our consumption model. Not only could this limit consumerism and the purchase of goods we don’t really need, but it would also force us to visit the store in person, which has the added benefit of supporting local business owners.
Store policies could be changed to limit returns. There’s already a precedent. The Package Free Shop, run by zero waste expert Lauren Singer, has a no- returns policy and says that if there are any issues with a product, they’ll be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
But really, if we’re being honest, just start taking responsibility for our shopping habits. Everything will leave a footprint on the earth, so we need to reduce manufacturing demand. Buy only what you need and will use, and make the extra effort to go to a store and try something on.
8. According to Adria Vasil, ______.
A. online purchases might be reduced B. returns cannot be sold at full price
C. all the return s must be repackaged D. return s may result in additional labor costs
9. What is the main reason for the large number of returns
A. Brands’ willingness to receive returned items. B. Unreliable sizing standards for online clothing.
C. The popularity of bracketing among consumers. D. An increase in the purchase of non-essential goods.
10. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 probably refer to
A. Avoiding online shopping. B. Giving up returned goods.
C. Refusing new purchases. D. Donating second-hand products.
11. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. Online stores should handle return s differently.
B. Consumers should adopt responsible shopping habits.
C. Zero- waste shops are the ultimate solution to returns.
D. Returns are crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
D
A warbler weighs about the same as four pennies, but twice a year makes an extraordinary journey. It flies nearly 4,000 miles between Canada’s spruce forest and its wintering grounds in northern South America.
A new online atlas (地图册) of bird migration, published recently, draws from a huge number of scientific and community data sources to illustrate the routes of about 450 bird species in the Americas, including the warblers. The Bird Migration Explorer mapping tool , available free to the public, is an ongoing collabration (合作) of 11 groups that collect and analyze data on bird movements, including the US Geological Survey and the National Audubon Society.
For the first time, the site will bring together online data from hundreds of scientific studies that uses GPS tags to track bird movements, as well as more than 100 years of bird- banding data collected by USGS. “The past twenty years have seen a true renaissance in different technologies to track bird migrations around the world,” said Peter Marra, a bird migration expert.
The site allows a user to enter a species — for instance, osprey — and watch movements over the course of a year. For example, data from 378 tracked ospreys show up as yellow dots that move between coastal North America and South America as a calendar bar goes through the months of the year.
Or users can enter the city where they live and click elsewhere on the map for a partial list of birds that migrate between the two locations. For example, ospreys and 12 other species migrate between Washington, D. C. and Fonte Boa, Brazil.
As new tracking data becomes available, the site will continue to expand. Melanie Smith, director for the site, said the next phase of expansion would add more data about seabirds.
12. What is a warbler
A. A kind of bird. B. A money system.
C. A mapping tool. D. A means of transport.
13. What can we learn about Bird Migration Explorer
A. It is a huge “database”. B. It is available for a small fee.
C. It can help protect biodiversity. D. It is supported by a company.
14. What should users do if they want to know the journey of some bird
A. Enter its habitats in the site. B. Click the routes in the site.
C. Input its name in the site. D. Explore its history in the site.
15. What does the last paragraph mean
A. The site is far from perfect. B. The site will get updates based on new data.
C The site will only focus on seabirds in the future. D. The site has new development directions.
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. C 15. B
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。
As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ____16____ This lies at the heart of “experiential (由经验得来的) appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.
To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. ____17____
As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ____18____ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.
____19____ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.
Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ____20____ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.
A. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.
B. It extends learning far beyond textbooks.
C. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.
D. Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.
E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.
F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.
G. These activities bring learning to life.
【答案】16. A 17. G 18. C 19. E 20. B
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。
Best friends Anna and Betty were at camp. Suddenly Anna let out a scream, ____21____ by a spider in their room. Just then, camp instructor Clare entered the girls’ room. ____22____, Anna pointed to a dusty comer of the ceiling, whispering, “Spider!”
“I bet it is ____23____ of you too!” Clare joked. ____24____, both the girls were too nervous to laugh.
Anna grasped Betty’s sweaty palm, ____25____ hard, saying, “it is so big!”
“Will it bite us ” Betty asked hesitantly.
Clare answered confidently, “No, it won’t. It’s probably here because of the weather. Look outside! It’s ____26____ out there while your room is warm and dry.” Betty breathed a sigh of ____27____. Clare continued to explain that the spider Anna saw was a common harmless house spider.
Suddenly, Anna screamed again, “There it is! I see it!” She ____28____ up so fast that she bumped into the wall a few meters behind her. There, just behind the door, was their unwanted ____29____.
Out of _____30_____, Betty appeared with a broom in her hand, ready to attack the spider. Clare _____31_____her back and took the broom away, gently placing the spider in a pot. She _____32_____ the girls to follow her. “Since the rain has stopped, let’s _____33_____ it into the garden,” suggested Clare.
The girls nodded in agreement as they observed Clare in _____34_____. They developed a newfound appreciation for the delicate balance of nature, turning their _____35_____ fright into an adventure of learning and respect.
21. A. terrified B. amazed C. fascinated D. impressed
22. A. Struggling B. Bending C. Trembling D. Smiling
23. A. fond B. scared C. tired D. shy
24. A. Unfortunately B. Particularly C. Similarly D. Generally
25. A. thinking B. pushing C. beating D. breathing
26. A. pouring B. brightening C. clearing D. clouding
27 A. fear B. relief C. regret D. contentment
28. A. lined B. jumped C. sped D. backed
29. A. instructor B. reward C. visitor D. result
30. A. something B. nowhere C. nobody D. everywhere
31. A. led B. held C. paid D. sent
32. A. persuaded B. bothered C. signaled D. informed
33. A. return B. trap C. attract D. release
34. A. admiration B. alarm C. disbelief D. haste
35. A. typical B. temporary C. uncertain D. initial
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. D
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。
In the center of Reykjavik, Iceland, stands a museum ____36____ (create) by Lillian Hopps, which symbolizes the friendship between Icelandic and Chinese people. A passionate admirer of Chinese culture, Lillian began her journey to learn about China in the 1990s, a time ____37____ she deeply engaged herself in exploring China’s rich culture. Her passion transformed her home into a place filled with Chinese artifacts(古器物), which ____38____ ( eventual) led to the establishment of a museum in Reykjavik.
The museum ____39____ (house) an extensive collection of cultural relics, from ancient clothing ____40____ contemporary art, displaying thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Lillian’s work goes beyond just exhibiting these items; she brings the culture alive through ____41____ (vary) activities like tea performances, calligraphy classes, and medicine talks,____42____ (promote) the Icelandic understanding of China’s rich traditions.
Lilian’s museum, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world, ____43____ (recognize) by the Icelandic government in 2021 for its impact. As Marta Jonsdottir, a director at Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, put it in an interview, “Lillian, with her enthusiasm and expertise, has developed diverse cultural ____44____ (link) between Iceland and China. Her museum has not just enabled both peoples to better understand each other _____45_____ strengthened our relations.”
【答案】36. created
37. when 38. eventually
39. houses 40. to
41. various##varied
42. promoting
43. was recognized
44. links 45. but
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，昨天你们班召开了“奋斗成就梦想”的主题班会。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次班会，内容包括：
1．简要描述；
2．你的感想。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
I hope this email finds you well. Yesterday, our class held a themed class meeting titled “Striving Achieves Dreams”. During the meeting, we shared personal stories of perseverance and success, emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving our goals.
Listening to my classmates’ inspiring experiences, I was deeply touched and motivated. It struck me that no dream is too small or too big as long as we are willing to fight for it. I believe that with determination and consistent effort, we can turn our aspirations into reality.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Alicia, a high school student known for her artistic talents and compassionate nature, was working on a painting in the school courtyard when she noticed a new student named Leo sitting nearby, looking curious yet lonely. Curious, Alicia approached Leo and carried on a conversation.
“Hi, I’m Alicia. What brings you to the courtyard today ”
“I’m Leo. I like to sit here and observe. It helps me feel a bit more connected to this new place.”
Alicia listened intently (专心地), her heart going out to him. She knew first hand how challenging it could be to adjust to a new place. After learning that Leo had a passion for art, Alicia smiled warmly, “Well, if you’re interested, I’m part of the art club. It’s a really welcoming group, and we’re always looking for new members.”
“But I’m not sure. I’m a bit shy when it comes to sharing my art.”
“There’s no pressure to share if you’re not comfortable. But, I think you’d really enjoy it.It’s a safe space where creativity is celebrated.”
He agreed to come to the next art club meeting, his heart filled with hope.
At the art club meeting, Alicia introduced Leo to the other members, a diverse group of students who shared a love for art and creativity. They welcomed Leo with open arms, and soon he felt like he had found a second home.
Inspired by Alicia’s kindness, Leo started to share his art work with the group. His pieces were a reflection of his innermost thoughts and feelings, touching everyone who saw them.
One day, as Alicia and Leo were walking home from school, they came across a mural (壁画) that had been ruined by graffiti (涂鸦).
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。
Alicia felt saddened by the sight, but Leo saw an opportunity.
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The community art project was a huge success.
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【答案】Alicia felt saddened by the sight, but Leo saw an opportunity. “What if we organized a community art project to restore the mural ” Leo suggested, his eyes shining with excitement. Alicia’s face lit up. “That’s a fantastic idea! Let’s do it.” They quickly got to work, gathering supplies and recruiting volunteers from the art club and the school. The community responded enthusiastically, and soon they had a team of eager helpers ready to restore the mural to its former glory.
The community art project was a huge success. People of all ages and backgrounds came together, united by their love for art and their desire to beautify their surroundings. Alicia and Leo stood back to admire their work, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. The mural was more than just a painting; it was a symbol of unity and resilience, proving what could be achieved when people came together for a common purpose.