辽宁省调兵山市第二高级中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期初考试英语试卷（PDF版，无答案）

调兵山市第二高级中学 2024~2025 学年上学期高三期初考试 听第 7 段材料 ，回 答 第 8、 9 、10题 。
8．How does the boy feel recently
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A．Regretful. B．Sick. C．Stressed.
命题人：高三英语组 校对人：高三英语组
9．What is bothering the boy
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A．That his schoolwork is heavy.
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30分）
B．That his grade is unsatisfactory.
第一节（共 5小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）
C．That his school year is almost over.
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。 10．What does the girl offer to do for the boy
1．What causes the man’s sleeping problem A．Help schedule his time. B．Give him time off from work. C．Bring his lunch to the library.
A．The season. B．The roommates. C．The temperature.
听第 8 段材料 ，回 答 第 11、 12、13 题 。
2．What is the woman doing 11．What does the young man just get from the woman
A．Taking a photo. B．Choosing a camera. C．Doing some sightseeing. A．A truck. B．A boat. C．Amotorcycle.
3．What does the man think about paying by phone 12．Why does the woman buy the present for the young man
A．It is easy. B．It is secure. C．It is comfortable. A．He will go to college soon. B．He recently graduated. C．He got a new job.
4．Where does the man go for Christmas 13．What does the woman offer to pay for
A．To the holiday ceremony. B．To the restaurant. C．To the family party. A．Insurance. B．Gas. C．Repairs.
5．At what time will the plane land
听第 9 段材料， 回 答 第 14 至 16 题。
A．8:55pm. B．9:00pm. C．9:30pm. 14．Who is the woman
第二节（共 15小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分） A．A doctor. B．A receptionist. C．A nurse.
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 15．Where are the speakers
出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5秒钟的时间阅读每个小题；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 A．In the consulting room. B．In the X-ray department. C．In the examination room.
听第 6 段 材 料 ，回 答 第6、7 题。 16．How many departments are being modernized according to the woman
6．What does the man want to do with the coin on the ground A．One. B．Two. C．Three.
A．Buy a small gift. B．Keep it for himself. C．Leave it for someone else.
听第10 段材料，回答第 1 7 至 20 题。
7．What does the woman want to give the homeless man 17．How many people did the group have when it began
A．Money. B．Food. C．Drink. A．Two. B．Four. C．Ten.
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18．What is the goal of John’s group A．By walking his cat outside. B．By switching to cheap cat litter.
A．To plant trees for materials. B．To repair damaged forests. C．To attract more animals. C．By teaching his cat to use the toilet. D．By reducing the amount of cat litter.
19．What does “The Knowing Tree” focus on 23．What do the three people have in common
A．Educating children. B．Gathering donations. C．Attracting more volunteers. A．They learn DIY to fix things. B．They received higher education.
20．What is the main topic of the talk C．They’re not in financial difficulties. D．They feel it worthwhile to save money.
A．Traveling for school projects. B．Protecting the environment. C．Starting a business. B
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptile in the world and can eat large prey(猎物). They hide at the
第二部分：阅读理解（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分）
edge of the water, waiting for prey. Then, without warning, they lunge. They grab their prey in their powerful
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A jaws and drag it under water. Saltwater crocodiles don’t often miss their target.
“Use up all leftovers.” “Buy second-hand things instead of new ones”. “Learn DIY to fix things One day, David George found himself in a swamp. It was the home of saltwater crocodiles. David knew
yourself.” “Invite friends over instead of going out.” “Grow your own food.” “Save rainwater for your they were there because he could see their tracks.
garden.” Nowadays, more and more people take action to save for life. Let’s see what there people do in David thought his only chance of survival was to climb a tree and tie himself to a branch. Two big
saving and how they enjoy doing so. saltwater crocodiles, however, waited under the tree. He would have to come down sometime!
At night, David could see their red eyes and hear them bellowing.
“To save money in college, I decided to do the no new clothes challenge last year. This meant I didn’t buy
Days went by, David climbed higher in the tree and made a platform of sticks to lie on. He finished his
new for an entire year. It was little embarrassing to the same clothes to different parties and events, but it was
two meat sandwiches.
worth it. After all, I saved all the money!”—Eden from Mint Notion
David could hear helicopters, but it was hard for anyone to see him. He hung toilet paper over the tree
“I copied a whole textbook. I didn’t feel like buying a new one, so instead, I borrowed one from a classmate
and waved his shirt like a flag. He tried to make a flash of light by holding a tin box towards the sun.
and copied the entire thing using the copy machine. It may have taken a few hours but I saved $20. And for a
After six days in the tree, David was seen at last and was winched away from the stalking crocodiles.
college student who was broke, that was a lot!”—Athena from Money Smart Latina
David was one of the luckiest survivors. However, animals don’t usually attack people for no reason. A
“Cat liter(猫砂) is something that can set me back a couple hundred every day. However, by toilet-training very hungry animal might attack something that looks like food. Most animals are very protective of their
my cat with a $20 toilet trainer, I’m able to save on the costs and avoid the trouble to change it. Plus it’s young. If anything comes close, they will attack to defend their family. Many animals attack to protect their
always funny to see the cat on the toilet.”—Dustyn from Dime Will Tell territory.
It is very important for people to know animals. People need to know why animals can be dangerous.
21．Who gave up buying clothes to save money 24．Which of the following best describes saltwater crocodiles according to the first paragraph
A．Athena. B．Eden. C．Dustyn. D．Smart Latina. A．Slow and cold-blooded. B．Quick and poisonous.
22．How does Dustyn save for life C．Hairy and ugly. D．Cruel and dangerous.
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25．What does the underlined word “swamp" mean 28．What do we know from the first paragraph
A．A flat area higher than the ground. B．Land that an animal thinks of as its own. A．Disasters connected with weather have gone up.
C．Very wet, flooded ground. D．A long body part around the mouth. B．The number of weather-related disasters has decreased.
26．What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph C．The number of deaths from hazards has been increasing.
A．Understand animals. B．Protect animals. D．Early warning systems have made disasters decline much.
C．Keep yourself away from animals. D．Be friendly to animals. 29．What will happen according to Petteri Taalas
27．Which can be the best title for the text A．There will be more extreme weather.
A．In Saltwater Croc Territory B．ALong Wait B．Extreme rainfall will no longer exist.
C．Saltwater Crocodiles D．ALucky Survivor C．Water vapor in the atmosphere will go down.
C D．Humans will defeat extreme weather in the end.
The number of weather-related disasters has increased by five times over the past 50 years, the latest
30．What is hopeful behind the bad news
report by the World Meteorological (气象) Organization (WMO) said on September. However, thanks to
A．Improved warning systems will save economic losses.
improved early warning systems and disaster management, the number of death from these hazards (危险)
B．Economic losses are going down as exposure increases.
has been almost three times less.
C．More lives will be saved thanks to early warning systems.
According to the WMO, from 1970 to 2019, weather, climate and water hazards accounted for 50
D．Improved early warning systems will control extreme weather
percent of all disasters. Among the top 10 hazards that led to the largest loss of human life during this period
31．Where may the text be taken from
were droughts, storms, floods and extreme temperatures. However, deaths fell from over 50, 000 in the 1970s
A．A novel. B．A brochure. C．Amagazine. D．A guideline.
to less than 20, 000 in the 2010s.
D
“Weather, climate and water extremes are increasing and will become more frequent and severe in many
It is not easy to excite New Yorkers or keep them going easy on things around. This is one reason why
parts of the world as a result of climate change,” says WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas.
actors and other famous people move to the city. They can live quieter lives and escape the paparazzi
“That means more heat waves, drought and forest fires such as those we have observed recently in
photographers who would follow them in Hollywood.
Europe and North America. We have more water vapor in the atmosphere, which is worsening extreme
But New York has a new media star. And this star is not living so quietly. The star is a colorful Mandarin
rainfall and deadly flooding. The warming of the oceans has affected the frequency and area of existence of
duck. The bird first appeared this month in a small body of water in Manhattan’s Central Park. Large crowds
the most intense tropical storms.”
have gathered to see the duck. Reporters have been following its every move. The media attention on the
“Economic losses are increasing as exposure increases. But behind the statistics lies a message of hope.
duck has earned the name “quackarazzi” – a word combination of paparazzi and the sound a duck makes!
Improved multi-hazard early warning systems have led to a significant reduction in deaths. Quite simply, we
The duck has chosen to live in a costly part of New York -- just off Fifth Avenue, near the historic Plaza
are better than ever before at saving lives,” Taalas said.
Hotel. There, hundreds of people turn up every day, hoping to see the bird show off its extremely colorful
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feathers. Many people like the duck because its colors are like “sunsets,” says New Yorker Joe Amato. He B．“Quackarazzi” is a good name for the duck.
comes to the park nearly every day with his camera equipment. Bird lovers have been keeping record of the C．New Yorkers need to protect the new species.
bird’s daily life through social media postings and videos. People have noted how effortlessly the duck moves D．Mandarin duck can be brought into America from other countries for use.
through the water. 35．Which of the following can be the best title
This week, New York’s newest celebrity seemed to enjoy its fame, showing off its wings while members A．Colorful Mandarin Duck Excites New Yorkers B．Come and Meet Mandarin duck in Central Park
of the “quackarazzi” pushed each other to get a closer look. Leesa Beckmann traveled over two hours from C．Mandarin Duck in Central Park---A Rare Species D．AMost Beautiful Bird
her home in New Jersey to see the duck. She says her 90-year-old mother has been talking all about the duck 七选五（共 5小题；每小题 2.5分）
since its first appearance. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
“I’ve got to see this...duck,” Beckmann told her mother. She plans to take pictures and give them to her 余选项。
mother. There are many costs of having a negative attitude in the workplace. Employees who don't feel
Bird expert Paul Sweet heads a large collection of bird species at the New York-based American appreciated work less productively. They can have conflicts with other members. Negative bosses spread their
Museum of Natural History. He says there is nothing special about a Mandarin duck in Central Park. Central bad feelings to employees. Here are some ways to develop a positive spirit in your workplace.
Park Zoo has its own Mandarin duck, he says. These ducks are often imported to the United States from Asia Be a model of kindness and respect. Employees look up to their bosses for an example of how to behave
for use on private property. in the workplace. ____36____ It is far better to be patient, kind, and respectful. This is a great way to bring
“A lot of non-birders tend to see (colorful) birds as more beautiful,” Sweet said, “But to me, it’s no more positivity to the workplace.
beautiful than, say, a sparrow.” ____37____ When employees are thanked for their good work, it gives them a warm feeling. Everyone
32．From the passage we can know _______ likes to be appreciated, and employees often toil(辛苦工作) for years without being thanked for their hard
A．New Yorkers are always excited about new things. work. Even “thank you” and a hand-shake go a long way toward making an employee feel appreciated.
B．A super star is giving a performance in Manhattan’s Central Park. Make goals clear for everyone. Having a concrete goal to work toward gives employees direction and
C．Bird lovers are interested in recording the life of the new “guest”. positivity in the workplace. Employees like to know that their hard work is directed toward a particular end.
D．Everyone agrees Mandarin duck is a new species. ____38____ This can be as simple as expressing your pride during a staff meeting.
33．Many New Yorkers like the bird for the reason that _____. Put on a smile. Even if you’re having a difficult day, you can spread positivity by smiling. When a boss
A．It’s famous in Hollywood films. B．It has a beautiful color and likes to show its wings. is smiling, their employees find reasons to smile, too.____39____
C．They can take lots of pictures and sell for money. D．They are lucky and precious. Have an office wellness program. Have your human resources staff arrange a fitness program for your
34．Paul Sweet may agree that ______. employees. ____40____ Don't be punitive(惩罚性的) and tiring. Letting your employees have a break to
A．His mother will surely like the pictures of the birds. relax will make them happier and more productive.
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A．Make it fun. with the rest of my family. “She may not know where she is, but she will be there”. My father’s words
B．Encourage communication. _____55_____ in my ears.
C．Have an attitude of gratitude. 41．A．flew B．cycled C．drove D．walked
D．When the goals are reached, have a little celebration. 42．A．chatted B．argued C．consulted D．whispered
E．When employees are not listened to, they feel unappreciated. 43．A．Finally B．Suddenly C．Immediately D．Constantly
F．If the boss is disrespectful, that will become part of the company culture. 44．A．loving B．bright C．watery D．empty
G．Dealing with a boss who is always serious makes the employees difficult to work with. 45．A．concerned B．confused C．cautious D．curious
完形填空（共 15小题；每小题 1分） 46．A．identify B．remind C．persuade D．tell
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 47．A．Shocked B．Amazed C．Disappointed D．Excited
处的最佳选项。 48．A．assistant B．freshman C．senior D．genius
About three years ago, a tornado attacked our town. My father and I ____41____ to visit my 49．A．shook B．nodded C．raised D．lowered
grandparents to make sure they were okay. Upon arrival, I took my regular seat and ____42____ with 50．A．calmed down B．cut in C．called out D．broke down
Grandma about what was on our mind to pass the time. ____43____, the power was out and it got dark in 51．A．attend B．forget C．celebrate D．cancel
what seemed like a matter of minutes. 52．A．dull B．smooth C．silent D．uneasy
Then, Grandma turned to me and asked with ____44____ eyes that stared right past me, “Now you’re 53．A．character B．status C．power D．role
graduating this year, aren’t you ” As a freshman, I was ____45____, about this strange question. Actually, 54．A．grown up B．given up C．cheered up D．kept up
Grandma could exactly ____46____ you when every one of her grandchildren was born. ____47____, I 55．A．exploded B．burst C．rang D．flashed
assured her that I was not yet a(n) ____48____, and still had a few years until graduation. 语法填空（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分）
Soon, my father asked if I was ready to go home. I silently ____49____ my head—yes. Into the car, I 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。
_____50_____ and couldn’t stop weeping. My father asked me what was wrong. “Is Grandma going to Back in high school, Harris never imagined to be an electrician. Everyone, including ___56___(her) ,
_____51_____ my graduation ” I asked. just wanted to go to college.
It took him a long time to respond, “Yes. She may not know where she is, but she will be there, no “We were so focused ___57___ college in high school,” remembers Harris, 44. “The friends that I had
matter what.” The rest of the car ride home was _____52_____. When we eventually arrived home, I rushed there were going to college. That’s what the biggest excitement was around.”
to my room and cried for hours. That night, I could picture that Grandma’s _____53_____ would be changed After holding lots of different jobs for decades, Harris signed up for a course __58___(design) to let her
from the care giver to care receiver. find jobs in the construction industry. One of the training activities involved wiring lightbulbs and air
Ever since that talk with my Grandma, I have matured and _____54_____. Her Alzheimer (阿尔茨海默症) conditioners.
has progressed to about stage 3 now. At my graduation, I was sitting on the stage seeing Grandma there sitting Now she’s just a few months away from becoming a licensed electrician. She occasionally ___59___
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(spend) her days working on a new construction site, on ___60___ her current task is running low voltage(电 注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为 150左右；
2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
压) wire under floors ___61___(connect) air conditioners. Her ___62___(hour) income adds up to about
Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to
$100,000 for full-time work per year. my parents' home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station(加油站)about 50 miles
Harris says she wishes she ___63___(find) this path in high school. “Back in high school, nobody ever from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in
line at the cash register(收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.
talked about short-term training courses,” she says. “I think there was always a big misunderstanding about I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I
skilled workers and how short-term training could actually provide ___64___ same type of lifestyle that a stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had
spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend's .We chatted on the
college degree could.” way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.
“You use your body, of course, because it’s a physical job,” she explains. “But at the end of the day, you I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a
Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their
look back and you can see the ____65____ (accomplish) every day of what you did the previous day.” holidays meaningful.
第三部分：写作（共两节，满分 40分） Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I
returned to my car and found that I'd left the lights on all day, and the battery(电池)was dead.
第一节：应用文写作（满分 15分） Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership --- a shop selling cars --- was right next door. I
walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.
假设你是学校“English Club”的成员。近期俱乐部成员和英语教师要一起召开英语学习经验交
流座谈会。请你根据下表所提示的信息，用英语写一篇发言稿，简单介绍自己学习英语的经验，并对 Paragraph 1
学校今后的英语教学提出建议。 I entered the shop, and one of the salesman came to me.
注意： ________________________________________________________________________________________
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1. 要包括所有要点，可适当发挥，但不要简单翻译。 ________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. 词数不少于 80 词。开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总词数。
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Dear teachers and schoolmates,
Paragraph 2
________________________________________________________________________________________ After a while, they quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it.
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Thank you for listening.
第二节：读后续写 （满分 25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
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