吉林省通化市梅河口市第五中学2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中考试 英语（含答案，无听力原文，无音频）

高三期中英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 the girl like about her parents
A．They are strict. B．They are rich. C．They are caring.
2．How much does the keyboard cost now
A．$40． B．$50． C．$20.
3．Why does the boy refuse the girl’s offer
A．He has a doctor’s appointment.
B．He needs to go to see his family.
C．He has been to the beach before.
4 What are the speakers doing
A．Making dinner. B．Ordering some food. C．Shopping for a party.
5．What does the man want to know
A．How to make desserts. B．How to solve problems. C．How to understand expressions.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the man’s advice for the woman’s trip
A．She really should go to Pisa.
B．She should only stay in Rome.
C．She should also check out Venice.
7．How much time will the woman probably spend in Rome
A．Two days. B．Five days. C．Seven days.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a restaurant. B．At home. C．At office.
9．What is the woman most worried about
A．Missing the snacks.
B．Failing to finish her financial report
C．Leaving a bad impression on the man’s parents.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．How did the man feel when he went back to his hometown
A．Bored. B．Awkward. C．Excited.
11．Where does the man live now
A．In France. B．In England. C．In Germany.
12．What does the man decide to do
A．Visit his family regularly.
B．Go back home and get a job.
C．Keep in touch with his friends more often.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What’s the relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Strangers. C．Teammates.
14．What is the girl afraid of
A．Losing at sports. B．Failing the test. C．Missing some classes.
15．What game wouldn’t the boy like to play anymore
A．Soccer. B．Baseball. C．Basketball.
16．Where is the library
A．On the third floor. B．On the second floor. C．On the first floor.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Why will Mr. Jenkins be leaving
A．He is sick. B．He has found a new job. C．He will take care of a family member.
18．When will Mr. Jenkins be leaving
A．At the end of the week. B．At the end of the month. C．At the end of the semester.
19．What will the school do to appreciate Mr. Jenkins
A．Hold a party for him. B．Send him on vacation. C．Name something after him.
20．Who is Mr. Ryan
A．A teacher. B．An athlete. C．A basketball coach.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30 分)
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。
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Competing for a Trip to Soma Bay, Egypt
Soma Bay is a perfect place for sunny relaxation. If you take a trip there, you can also take part in the competition we organize.
The Destination
Lapped by the Red Sea on three sides and with views of sandy beaches and desert mountains, Soma Bay can attract nature lovers most, Spreading across almost 2,500 acres, the Egyptian tourist attraction has an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a golfing enthusiast, as well as the largest Thalasso spa in Africa. Kiteboarding, diving and horse riding are all on offer, too.
Of Soma Bay’s five accommodation options, a five-star hotel enjoys a fantastic location on the highest point of the Soma Bay peninsula. It has a number of guest rooms and suites with private balconies, as well as four on-site restaurants, You can enjoy beach-side pizza, take afternoon tea, or stop for a drink by the 18th hole. They are all offered by the hotel.
The Prize
With the official permission of Soma Bay, the winner can enjoy a four-night stay in a classic room at the five-star hotel on a half-price basis. The prize includes return economy class flight tickets with overhead cabin luggage from the UK to Hurghada International Airport up to the value of 650 per person, with direct routes available from cities including London, Manchester and Bristol, plus return airport transfers to Soma Bay (UK transfers aren’t included).
To Enter
Answer the following question online at natgeotv,com/uk/competitions:
ON WHICH SEA IS SOMA BAY LOCATED
Competition closes on 31 October 2023
The winner must be a UK adult resident, aged 18 or over.
1. What does the five-star hotel offer
A. Games on a golf course. B. Tickets for kiteboarding.
C. Something to eat and drink. D. Accommodation on the beach.
2. What can the winner get
A. A free stay in the perfect hotel. B. A return airport transfer to the UK.
C. A possible direct flight ticket from Bristol. D. A first class flight from the UK to Hurghada
3. What do we know about the competition
A. It welcomes children. B. It covers multiple questions.
C. It targets at Egyptian citizens. D. It ends on the last day of October.
B
Larry and I have always had our basic values in common, but our interests are as far apart as opera and basketball. I love art, and he is a huge sports fan. His big passion is seeing basketball games. He has been sharing season tickets with his friends for years. I must admit I’ve been always invited to see the games together.
This morning, I called my brother, Larry, and said, “I have a piece of good news and ad piece of bad news. Which do you want to hear first ” “Good news first,” Larry answered. “You can go to sleep early tonight,” I said. “Okay. What’s the bad one ” he asked. “We’re going to the opera!” I answered, laughing loudly.
There was a reason for the joke. The last time I invited him to go to the opera, he fell asleep in the theater. I had to admit it was always boring for him, but when I gave him a ticket for my favorite opera, I really thought he might enjoy it. I woke him up, but soon he fell asleep again. When Larry found I was joking, he breathed a sigh of relief on the other end. He said, “But I want you to go to see the last basketball game this autumn with me.” I promised and complained, “Not again!” Actually, most of the time, when the game was on, I’d be texting or daydreaming. Sometimes, my telephone messages would be interrupted when the home team scored. I knew they scored because everyone jumped up and exchanged high-fives and fist bumps.
However today, as I looked around at thousands of people cheering and getting increasingly excited, I was determined to at least give it a try — for my brother’s sake, if not for my own. The game was intense, and I was hooked soon. When the other team scored, I eventually felt a bit disappointed with the rest of my crowd. My brother was surprised to see me getting involved. I was astonished myself! I didn’t keep glancing at the clock, counting the minutes until we got out, Time flew. The game was over before I knew it.
4. How does the author develop paragraph 2
A. By listing data. B. By giving an example.
C. By making comparisons. D. By quoting a conversation.
5. What was the author’s initial reaction to basketball games
A. Puzzled. B. Pleased C. Casual. D. Curious.
6. What does the underlined word “hooked” in the last paragraph mean
A. Addicted. B. Satisfied, C. Bored. D. Disappointed.
7. What can be the best title for the text
A. Art and Sport B. From Opera to Basketball
C. Cheering for the Home Team D. Developing a Passion for Opera
C
If a word is said or looked at steadily for some little time, it will be found to take on a curiously strange and foreign aspect. This is a phenomenon called semantic satiation that affects our understanding of words when they are mentioned too often.
The term was created by psychologist Leon James. He conducted several experiments to explore how the concept affects our thinking and found that it is a kind of tiredness called reactive inhibition (反应性抑制). When a brain cell fires, it takes more energy to fire afterwards, and finally it won’t even respond unless you wait a few seconds.
For example, “Black Friday (a shopping day)” is no longer as appealing as it once was. We’ve repeated “Black Friday” so much that it is now as indistinct as the packages of common Wal-Mart string cheese that you go past hurriedly on your way to argue over a half- price vegetable steamer at 3 a. m. Hence, marketers are reconsidering their sales strategies.
One experiment he conducted sought to explore whether semantic satiation could be used to lessen stuttering (口吃). He had an assistant call a stuttering participant and they talked on the phone for one minute, creating a situation that increased anxiety as there were no alternative means of communication for the participant other than speaking. Ten minutes later, the assistant called again. And the cycle was repeated 10 times throughout the day. The goal was to induce (诱发) semantic satiation in the stuttering participant related to the emotion of the stress - inducing phone call. And he says it worked.
Any word can be the victim of semantic satiation, but the amount of time before words lose meaning can vary, with words that can draw out strong emotions taking longer due to the brain cycling through other associations with the words. One study showed that when presented with a tone, the sleeping cat immediately woke up. But as they played the tone again and again, the cat took time to wake up each time, until it kept on sleeping. But when the tone was varied slightly, the cat woke up immediately. Therefore, when teachers assign word memorization exercises to students, it is wise to avoid repetitive memorization or the words will become meaningless to students.
8. Which of the following can best explain “semantic satiation”
A. It’s a kind of serious language learning disability.
B. It’s a reflection of the subjective nature of language.
C. It’s a practice of rearranging letters to form new words.
D. It’s an occurrence arising from the repetition of words.
9. How does semantic satiation affect “Black Friday” according to the text
A. People lose their craze for “Black Friday”. B. People start buying Wal- Mart string cheese.
C. People merely show interest in goods on sale. D. People make the best of some shopping strategies.
10. What’s the result of the experiment involving a stuttering participant
A. The participant’s stuttering improved. B. The participant’s stuttering was cured.
C. The participant became more stressed. D. The participant failed to communicate.
11. What’s the implication of the cat experiment f on teachers
A. Delivering classes in a clear tone.
B. Employing variations in word exercises.
C. Highlighting the importance of the word meaning.
D. Encouraging students to get up early in the morning.
D
“Why do indeed to study math ” This is a question I used to ask every time I encountered difficult primary school math questions or every time I did not feel like doing my math homework. Like many people, I once firmly believed we study math merely to finish our homework and pass math exams and that math is only relevant to those who would like to pursue a career as scientists. However, this perception later turned out to be absolutely ridiculous.
One turning point was when I was 16, while washing dishes, I noticed that the soap bubbles were packed together like a honeycomb, but not all of these shapes were perfectly round. Why did some of the bubbles look like hexagons (六边形) Why didn’t I see any star-shaped bubbles
When I learned that math could help answer these questions I realized math pops up even in our kitchen sink. You may worry that learning many topics in elementary school, like percentages and measurements, is a waste of time. But your concern is definitely unnecessary. Look at these examples and you’ll know what I mean. If you want to build a fence around your house or paint your walls a new color, all of those activities require knowledge about measurement and scaling. More complicated construction projects, such as building a tree house, require lots of mathematical problem-solving skills.
Studios like Pixar rely on ideas from geometry (几何学) to bring characters like Ember from Elemental to life. With an understanding of geometric transformations like reflections, rotations and translations, you can use your computer to make your own animated films.
Many high-paying jobs use math, especially probability. Understanding probability helps doctors identify how effective medical treatments will be, informs coaches about ways their teams can improve and aids code experts in keeping private information secret.
Math is so much more than filling out homework problem sets. So next time you kickback to watch your favorite animated movie, or start saving up for a fancy tech device, hopefully, you’ll appreciate how math is integrated into so many parts of life.
12. What is many people’s common misunderstanding about math
A. It is a very complex subject.
B. It is useless outside of academic settings.
C. Math exams are too challenging for many pupils.
D. Math scores can be boosted greatly through homework.
13. The author’s experience with soap bubbles highlights ________
A. the artistic beauty of soap bubbles
B. the role of chemistry in soap bubble formation
C. the unexpected presence of math in daily situations
D. the importance of observation skills in everyday life
14. Why are several examples mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. To emphasize the complexity of some math concepts.
B. To demonstrate the value of foundational math skills.
C To prove the significance of problem-solving abilities.
D. To show the challenges of practical applications of math.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Math Is Here, There, and Everywhere B. How Should Math Be Taught in Schools
C. Math Is Still a Universal but Difficult Language D. Can Math Help Us Unlock Good Job Opportunities
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。
From difficult bosses to potential layoffs, work can be full of challenging situations. You may wonder whether to step back from your career and further your education to better your life. ____16____, because it’s such a personal decision and many factors are involved. Here are some questions to consider to help guide your decision.
Do I have the necessary resources (财力) to make this happen
____17____ Is that impact acceptable to you For example, if you have to take out loans to cover your expenses, you might want to get clear on how much debt you’re willing to take on to get that degree.
____18____
You may be better served by professional certificates, or conferences, instead of a college degree. Wait until you’ve done some research and know what would best suit you, Reach out to your network to see if you can identify people who are already in the positions you desire to be in. Ask them what types of training programs they would recommend.
Do I know what to go back to school for
What type of program/ degree would best serve your interests ____19____. The right program for you may not be immediately obvious. You’ll want to know which program will impact your earning potential most based on the specific positions and goals you’re trying to achieve.
Is it really education that’s holding me back, and not something else
If you’re sure it’s schooling, then maybe it really is time to go back. However, make sure you know it’s not other factors like company culture. Going back to school is a big undertaking, so you have to make sure it’s the right solution. ____20____.
A. Is it too late to go back to school
B. What options make the most sense
C. You will be trained for good paying jobs
D. Not all education programs will do that equally
E. How will further education impact your resources
F. It’s tough to determine if more education is necessary
G. If it’s company culture, find a new organization that suits you
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。
As a ski instructor for children, I work with all sorts of behavior challenges. Kids seem to mask ____21____ less effectively than adults, so it’s ____22____ to see when they are cold, scared, or just not having fun. On one occasion, I was working with a group of ____23____ when one of them started to act out. He began spitting rude remarks and ____24____ instructions. After five years of working in this environment, I recognized that his ____25____ were not being met. Did he deserve ____26____ if he was not being kind himself Maybe. So, I took him aside and tried a(n)____27____.
I showered him with every ounce of ____28____ I could. I reassured (使安心) him and smiled when his skis responded effectively to his movements. I ____29____ him when he fell. As the class weaved through trees, I saw his _____30_____ grow. By the bottom, he was smiling as well. He quietly apologized for being _____31_____ and thanked me for being his teacher.
Although this is an oversimplified example of kindness and behavioral psychology I know little about, I learned something that day: Kindness _____32_____. I often think that we are still like kids as adults. We’re just better at _____33_____ our unpleasant feelings. But our inner child needs healing and security. And when someone offers a hug after a long day, souls can be _____34_____. So, whether they _____35_____ it or not, be kind.
21. A. secret B. ability C. disappointment D. discomfort
22. A. important B. easy C. useful D. difficult
23. A. adults B. children C. athletes D. undergraduates
24. A. ignoring B. demanding C. giving D. missing
25. A. standards B. expectations C. needs D. interests
26. A. sympathy B. kindness C. recognition D. attention
27. A. experiment B. instruction C. exercise D. conversation
28. A. security B. passion C. courage D. power
29 A. promised B. questioned C. encouraged D. persuaded
30 A. curiosity B. impatience C. anxiety D. confidence
31. A. shy B. late C. unkind D. stressed
32. A. remains B. occurs C. works D. continues
33. A. accepting B. hiding C. understanding D. expressing
34. A. protected B. cured C. released D. healed
35. A. deserve B. believe C. know D. discover
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题，每题 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。
New trend to explore ‘city’ China making waves on social media
The catchphrase “city 不 (bu) city,” ____36____ means “city or not a city,” went viral on social media last week.
It was created by a TikTok vlogger @baobaoxiong and his ____37____ (video) using the catchphrase have received millions of views on both TikTok and Douyin. On Saturday, @baobaoxiong posted a video explaining the ____38____ (mean) of this phrase. He said that “city” can ____39____ (simple) mean something very “of the city,” like fashionable, but most importantly it’s a feeling of lively or thrilling.
As the summer travel season approached, many people started to use “city不city” to express their feelings about a new place on social media and it became an ____40____ (attract) of China for foreign tourists.
Since China announced the 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy last November, it ____41____ (apply) to 54 countries and attracted millions of foreigners coming to explore the “city” of China. According to the National Immigration Administration, ____42____ number of foreigners coming to China recorded a threefold increase in the first quarter of this year.
144-hour visa-free transit and China travel have also become trending topics on TikTok and YouTube. @PASSPORT VISIONZ a TikTok vlogger, came to China with her husband and filmed a series of videos recording their ____43____ (astonish) when they saw the “city” China, which has reached more than seven million views on TikTok and became their most viewed video.
Many ____44____ (netizen) who saw those videos expressed their amazement at how “city” China is now and their _____45_____ (willing) to come to China.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你校英语报正在征集主题为“互帮互助”的故事，请你写一篇短文投稿，描述一次你帮助他人的经历，并讲述你的感受。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
A strong wind was blowing with the terrible storm at night.The stars were stuck to the black sheet of the sky.The next morning, when I woke up, the winter’s icy wind caused me to shake.
My friends and I agreed to take up a ski contest. I took a seat near the heater warming my hands and trying to calm myself down before the contest. I was encouraging myself by shouting“I can win this contest.” As soon as I reached the white mountain top, I began wearing my safety guards for the climb down. We rhythmically recited “ready-set-go” and the race began. At every moment my speed started to increase. Finally, winning was only one step away. As a wise man had once said, “With a determined heart, a mouse can also lift an elephant so will power and courage can help conquer (战胜) a hard task.” My hope helped me to conquer this challenging race. I was on top of the world by winning the ski contest.
The next morning, it was snowing heavily. Watching this wonderful sight along with tasting delicious hot chocolate, my friends were planning to go for an overnight climb to the top of the mountain. But due to some reasons, we had to cancel the climb. Instead, we came out of the hotel room and stepped into the deep snow which buried half our legs into the soft snowy ground. The best moment till now was looking up at the grand mountain. Also the view was clear. I was eager to start my climb.We climbed towards the top and all of a sudden I lost my balance and fell from the mountain. Fortunately, I did not end up giving up my life but got a severe fracture (骨折) on my leg.
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。
This upset me in the initial days of my recovery.
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One dark evening, a joyful voice got me to turn towards the window.
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One day on my way to school, I caught sight of an old lady of about 60 standing at a crossroad, where the traffic was very busy. Although there were traffic lights, from her puzzled face I could tell that she didn’t know what the traffic lights meant. Seeing that, I immediately approached her and asked, “May I help you ” She nodded gratefully. The light turned green. However, as she was about to step forward with me, she hesitated again. “It’s OK. I’m here with you.” I assured her. Then, I held her arm and crossed the road finally.
As the saying goes, “Happiness lies in rendering help to others.” I felt a warm feeling flowing through my heart.
One possible version:
This upset me in the initial days of my recovery. Being fortunate to live all my life around snow and skiing with my friends would make me feel happy! My heart sank on learning that I would be unable to ski like before.To my horror, the four walls of my room got me angry over the broken leg. My friends had always known me as a happy person full of jokes, but this event changed me. Discouragement ran through my whole body, enough to get me in a black mood!
One dark evening, a joyful voice got me to turn towards the window. I looked at the front yard of my house. I saw a man who sold things by standing in the street. My eyes stayed open in amazement. A strong feeling ran across my body on witnessing him yet working with ease to earn his livelihood. The rain of inspiration washed the desperation in me and gave my life a new vision --You should shine brighter each day and let the failures wash away. I was anxious to ski on those soft snowy mountains.The fighter in me was now alive.