天津市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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天津市2024—2025第一学期高三年级
期中考试英语试卷
第一卷（共4部分；满分115分）
一. 听力（共15小题，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
1. Where was the woman brought up
A. In India. B. In England. C. In China.
2. Why does the man want to leave his company
A. He sees no future. B. He is always busy. C. His boss doesn’t like him.
3. What does the man think of the movie
A. Dull. B. Interesting. C. Scary.
4. When did Lucy get to school
A. At 2:00. D. At 2:15. C. At 2:30.
5. What will the speakers do next
A. Eat out. B. Cook food. C. Have a rest.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What is the man doing in Sydney
A. Traveling. B. Teaching. C. Studying.
7. What kind of children is the woman trying to help
A. Who can’t see clearly. B. Who don’t know how to read. C. Who can’t understand what they read.
8. What do we know about the course in Sydney
A. It costs less. B. It’s well-organized. C. It finishes more quickly.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. How many days is the man going to stay in the city
A. More than a week. B. A week. C. Less than a week.
10. What vehicles does the 7-day pass allow people to take
A. The taxis. B. The subway and buses. C. The airport express train.
11. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At the airport. C. At home.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What do kids bring to school on Bubble Gum Day
A. 50 cents. B. Old toys. C. Some snacks.
13. Who is Ruth Spiro
A. A teacher. B. A writer. C. A bookseller.
14. What was Bubble Gum Day originally established for
A. Community groups. B. Schools. C. Businesses.
15. What is the aim of Bubble Gum Day
A. To raise money for a charity. B. To encourage kids to sell things. C. To develop children’s creativity.
二、单项选择（共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）
16. ______ everyone must be informed of before setting out to finish the paper is ______ it is a student-made one.
A. What; which B. What; that C. That; that D. That; /
17. Christ still has a vague ______ of Peter in his mind as he stares at the mountains where he finds himself.
A. shape B. version C. impression D. sculpture
18. ______ helping to deal with the problem, you’d just made it worse by shouting at the consumer.
A. Far from B. Apart from C. Together with D. Due to
19. Rhoda thought highly of the quality of the food ______ to her family by the non-profit organization.
A. delivered B. having delivered C. delivering D. deliver
20. It’s important to develop good reading habits, for reading enables us to ______ knowledge and thus broadens our horizons.
A. maintain B. illustrate C. acquire D. demonstrate
21. Understanding the cultural habits of another nation, especially ______ containing many different cultures is a difficult thing.
A. which B. one C. it D. that
22. On the eve of Chinese Spring Festival, the number of electronic red envelopes given and received via WeChat ______ 1.01 billon, 200 times that of 2014.
A. adds to B. submits to C. subscribes to D. amounts to
23. It takes a lot of time to find a proper apartment, but with adequate preparation and ______, you’ll find the one you want.
A. stability B. generosity C. alternative D. patience
24. When I come home, ______, it’s good to warm my bones beside the fire.
A. cold and exhausted B. coldly and exhaustedly
C. cold and exhaustedly D. coldly and exhausted
25. —Have you got any idea whether he ______ to play basketball with us
—I think he will come if he ______ free tomorrow.
A. comes; is B. comes; will be C. will come; is D. will come; will be
26. Professor Yang ______ his experiment and didn’t notice someone coming into the lab.
A. gave up B. concentrated on C. showed off D. settled for
27. —Jason, you said you would spare no effort to improve your studies the next semester.
—That’s for sure. ______.
A. I have no idea B. I am a man of my word
C. I agree with you D. I understand what you mean
28. Have you ever been to the museum ______ a large number of famous oil paintings are displayed
A. whose B. where C. that D. which
29. My parents want me to ______ but now I still want to set off for a new adventure.
A. settle down B. drop by C. get across D. work out
30. His words ______, students found it hard to figure out what he was conveying.
A. vague B. humorous C. urgent D. serious
三. 完型填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）
Liam Garner, 17 years old, started out on a 32,000-kilometer bike trip, from Alaska to Argentina.
In 2021, after graduating from high school, Liam was looking for a crazy 31 .
He had some experience 32 long distances. His longest trip was from Los Angeles to San Francisco. He made short videos of that trip, and 33 them on social media. Some of his 34 became quite popular.
That bike trip helped him 35 to go on a much longer trip from the farthest north in the United States to the most southern point in South America.
At first, Liam’s parents weren’t approving of him taking such a(n) 36 bike trip by himself. But as he carried on, his parents became his strongest 37 .
After 38 the trip for about a month, Liam set out on August 1, 2021. 39 basic life necessities and some spare parts for his bike, he didn’t have much else.
Liam 40 he took the right path. “As long as I was going south, I knew I was going in the right 41 ,” he said.
After about three months, Liam had crossed the US, going 42 along the West Coast. By early December, he had 43 Mexico. In Colombia, he had a bike accident that left him 44 and required surgery, In spite of that, he 45 going.
Liam 46 arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina on January 10, 2023 — 527 days after he started. He had 47 through 14 countries along the way.
Liam hopes his experience will 48 others to start an adventure of their own. “Everyone is 49 of amazing things,” he says. “The toughest part is getting faith in yourself to 50 something.”
31. A. party B. person C. theory D. adventure
32. A. walking B. biking C. running D. driving
33. A. shared B. followed C. saw D. found
34. A. fans B. accidents C. videos D. suggestions
35. A. fail B. refuse C. agree D. decide
36. A. long B. unforgettable C. relaxing D. wonderful
37. A. predictors B. supporters C. recorders D. challengers
38. A. searching for B. carrying on C. preparing for D. taking over
39. A. Other than B. Instead of C. As for D. Regardless of
40. A. imagined B. doubted C. feared D. believed
41. A. destination B. direction C. route D. truth
42. A. east B. south C. west D. north
43. A. reached B. liked C. ruled D. discovered
44. A. punished B. sheltered C. injured D. behind
45. A. avoided B. kept C. minded D. missed
46. A. casually B. unfortunately C. steadily D. ultimately
47. A. flown B. driven C. covered D. pushed
48. A. force B. persuade C. permit D. motivate
49. A. capable B. definite C. frightened D. exhausted
50. A. declare B. approve C. attempt D. remove
四. 阅读理解（共20小题，每题2.5分，满分50分）
A
Gymnastics Instructor Wanted
About us
PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) Queensland is a not-for profit organization established in 1948, aiming to build safer and healthier communities. We focus on young people’s personal and leadership development by offering state-wide programs, services and facilities through 54 branches, two leadership development centers and two activity centers.
About the position
PCYC Burdekin currently wants gymnastics instructors, who will assist in the development and delivery of the gymnastics programs to PCYC clients.
Casual work (approximately 20 30 hours per week)
$28.38-$31.80 per hour (depending on previous experience and qualification—junior rate may apply)
To be employed, you must be qualified to get a Working with Children Check or Blue Card and be willing to undertake a National Police Check.
Applicants with intermediate accreditation (认证) from Gymnastics Queensland will be considered with priority.
What we can offer
Free onsite parking and free access to PC 24/7 gyms
Flexible work environment and working hours
Opportunity to work in an established branch with a great team
Key responsibilities include
Deliver a broad range of fun group gymnastics programs for all ages, in accordance with safety and industry-approved practice requirements.
Contribute towards creative marketing and promotion of the gymnastics programs to maintain current participants and attract new participants.
Ensure our gymnastics equipment is maintained and used in a safe manner.
Instruct and assist the work of junior coaching staff.
Deadline
Applications close on 8 September, 2022. Interested Click here to apply.
51. What is PCYC Queensland’s goal
A. To provide the youth with advice on personal emotions.
B. To enhance community security and health.
C. To build more branches outside Queensland.
D. To improve economy in the community.
52. How much can a gymnastics instructor in PCYC Burdekin earn in a week
A. $100-$300. B. $330-$530. C. $560-$960. D. $990-$1390.
53. What should you do to increase your chance of being employed by PCYC Burdekin
A. Express the desire to work for National Police Agency.
B. Show the intermediate gymnastics qualification.
C. Present the experiences in dealing with children.
D. Explain the urgent need for a full-time job.
54. If hired, a gymnastics instructor will be responsible for ______.
A. Helping keep the gymnastics equipment in good condition
B. selecting suitable equipment for teenagers
C. helping advertise the gymnastics equipment
D. designing new gymnastics programs independently
55. Where does this text probably come from
A. A Queensland’s local paper. B. A notice-board in a gym.
C. A popular science website. D. A job-hunting website.
B
On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend, inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes.
The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves.
As a travel enthusiast, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to refinding skills we already possess. There’s a certain pride in improving our expertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth.
Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a persistent desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow.
The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭).
Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air.
Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked.
Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on.
While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try.
56. What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal
A. The opportunity to improve existing skills.
B. The need to reconnect with a high school friend.
C. The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal.
D. The desire to embrace a challenge and learn a new skill.
57. What is the author’s view on adults focusing on mastering one field
A. It narrows one’s abilities. B. It is essential for career success.
C. It disrupts one’s work-life balance. D. It develops creativity and exploration.
58. Which of the following words best describe the author’s surfing experience
A. Tough but rewarding. B. Boring and uneventful.
C. Difficult and frustrating. D. Relaxing but unpredictable.
59. What can be inferred about the author
A. She used to lack confidence in herself. B. She became more willing to take risks.
C. She went on to become an expert surfer. D. She discovered the surfing was her true calling.
60. What wisdom did the author gain from the experience with surfing
A. The value of pushing your limits and trying new things.
B. The need to seek professional training in all new skills.
C. The benefit of traveling with unknown companions.
D. The importance of being an expert in one field.
C
The Internet has completely changed the workplace over the past three decades. Artificial Intelligence is now all set to do the same, and businesses that don’t take advantage of the technology risk being left behind.
Global tech giants like Amazon have been leading the change, and businesses of all sizes are now using the technology for employing and managing their staff.
Among them is L’Oreal. With about a million applicants for roughly 15,000 new positions each year, the company is using AI to hire.
“We really wanted to save time and focus more on quality, diversity and candidate experience. And AI solutions were the best way to go faster on these challenges,” said Eva Azoulay, global vice-president of L’Oreal’s Human Resources Department.
The company uses Mya, a chatbot, to save employers’ time during the first stage of the process. It handles routine questions from candidates, and checks details such as availability and visa requirements. If candidates make it to the next round, they’ll run into Seedlink, an AI software that scores applicants based on their answers to open-ended interview questions. These scores don’t replace human judgment, said Azoulay, but they do exclude candidates who might not seem like obvious choices.
Early results have been promising. For one internship program, where 12,000 people apply for about 80 spots, employers claim they saved 200 hours of time while hiring the most diverse group to date.
Other businesses have gone beyond employment and are using AI to help manage employees. Some UK firms have started using Isaak, a system designed by the London-based company Status Today, to track how many hours staff spend online and the number of emails they receive. London real estate agent J Brown has been using this system since March. CEO James Brown said it helps the firm understand employees’ habits and prevent them from overworking. “It enables us to solve bottleneck problems and relieve overburdened employees,” he said.
Despite these examples of good practice, there is still a long way for AI to reach its full potential, and the technology comes with risks. Another AI danger could be its impact on jobs through automation.
McKinsey predicts AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with early adopters doubling their cash flow over that period. But the demand for repetitive or digitally-unskilled jobs could drop by around 10%, the consulting firm said in a 2018 report.
61. What can we learn about AI technology from Paragraph 1
A. It causes a great problem in workplace. B. It will become a necessary part of business.
C. It requires businesses to invest much money. D. It will replace the Internet in the future.
62. L’Oreal uses AI in its hiring process to ______.
A. pick out the most suitable candidates directly B. come up with more questions unlimitedly
C. improve the company’s hiring efficiency D. save money by replacing human judgment
63. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “exclude” in the 5th paragraph
A. Prepare. B. Consider. C. Remove. D. Include.
64. Firms with the system Isaak can ______.
A. prevent their employees from surfing the Internet
B. force their employees to form good working habits
C. monitor the contents of all their employees’ emails
D. help their employees avoid being overstressed at work
65. What is the main idea of the passage
A. What AI will bring to the workplace. B. Why AI could be good for the workplace.
C. How businesses can prepare for an AI future. D. How to use AI to improve workplace efficiency.
D
Ask any readers who their favorite fictional character in a novel is and you’ll likely get a detailed explanation about the beloved character that they admire. It might even sound like they’re talking about a person they know.
In a study, researchers looked at the brains of a group of people over nine days. Half of the group read the novel Pompeii, and half didn’t. After examining, researchers found the readers’ brains showed heightened connectivity in some areas. This is likely because the brain imagines the movement and emotions of the character they read about in the book. Even though the participants were then asked not to read the novel, they kept this heightened connectivity. We call that a “shadow activity”, almost like a muscle memory. So even after you’ve finished a book, your brain keeps those benefits for some time afterwards.
It has been suggested that people who read a lot of fiction become more empathic (being able to understand another person’s feelings), because fiction is a simulation (模仿) of social experiences, in which people practice and improve their interpersonal skills. The people who not only read fiction, but felt a high level of “emotion transportation” while reading as compared to people who weren’t taken by the story or who read non-fiction, displayed higher levels of empathy when tested. Increase of empathy is important for people because empathy is positively related to creativity, performance at work and cooperative behaviors.
Besides, reading improves “Theory of Mind”. It is “the ability to understand that others have mental states that are different from one’s own.” Of various activities, reading novels has been found to improve this ability, while watching television programs or movies has been found to do just the opposite — a reduced understanding of others and weaker cognitive (认知的) development overall.
Maybe we should put more of a priority on novel-reading. And many readers believe that reading a novel is far better and more meaningful than watching any movie. As David Kidd of the New School study said, “Fiction is not just a simulator of a social experience; it is a social experience.”
66. Which of the statements is true according to Paragraph 2
A. When they finish a book, the brain connectivity disappears.
B. The participants in the study all read the novel Pompeii.
C. Reading novels increases connectivity in our brain.
D. Reading novels helps enhance our memory greatly.
67. What do we know about novel readers from Paragraph 3
A. They tend to be emotional in social experiences.
B. They are more likely to be innovative and cooperative.
C. They have poor interpersonal skills.
D. They are more sensitive to others’ views.
68. What’s the effect of watching TV or movies
A. It distinguishes your views from those of others.
B. It contributes to your cognitive development.
C. It reduces your empathy for others a lot.
D. It changes your overall mental states.
69. What does the underlined word “priority” in the last paragraph mean
A. Preference. B. Authority. C. Exposure. D. Evaluation.
70. What do you think is the best title for the passage
A. Reading fiction VS Watching movie B. Reading fiction makes a full man
C. Novel-reading is a “shadow activity” D. Novel-readers share emotions
第二卷（共两部分；满分35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）
When I think of the hardest moments of my life, ironically many have turned out to be blessings. The most severe one was being nearly kicked out of my PhD program at the University of Georgia in 2016.
The program in Georgia turned out not to be the right fit for me despite my best efforts. The whole year was riddled with exhaustion, insecurity, fear, and exclusion. I was in therapy myself for most of the year to cope, and the only thing that made it tolerable was a lot of support from my family and friends.
I was utterly devastated when I went back home; it felt like my career was over. Fast forward to today, however, and I can see that getting driven out of the Georgia program was one of the best things that ever happened to me. In 2017, when I transferred to a doctoral program in San Diego, I began to thrive and now my business is doing exceptionally well. I am deeply grateful I studied in San Diego and happy that I didn’t stay in Georgia. It was great that I was driven out! As the saying goes, “What seems like good or bad news now can turn out to be the opposite in the future.”
Ironically, the research and writing training from the University of Georgia significantly helped me develop my academic, professional, and personal writing, for which I had gratitude to Georgia. I worked hard in Georgia and it paid off: The learning and growth I experienced were incomparable.
As my personal example demonstrates, life is a total roller coaster. Every now and then you are able to discover a new high, a ceiling-breaking moment, whereas in other moments you may feel like you’re falling deeper and deeper into hell. While these experiences can be incredibly tough, they present us with valuable opportunities to trust life and cultivate personal growth and learning.
71. What was the author’s most severe moment of his life (No more than 8 words)
72. What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 (No more than 3 words)
73. What message does the author want to convey with his personal experience in the 3rd paragraph (No more than 15 words)
74. Why did the author thank the University of Georgia (No more than 10 words)
75. What will you do if you are in a dark moment Please explain. (No more than 20 words)
第二节：写作（满分25分）
76. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jeff来信说他痴迷于刷短视频，对学习失去了兴趣，很苦恼。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 肯定短视频在某些方面的好处；
2. 你的建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数不少于100；
2. 开头结尾已给出，不计入词数。
3. 可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯。
参考词汇：short videos短视频
Dear Jeff,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
天津市2024—2025第一学期高三年级
期中考试英语试卷答案
一 听力：1-5 AABAB 6-10 ACACB 11-15 BABBA
二 单选16-20 BCAAC 21-25 BDDAC 26-30 BBBAA
三 完形填空31-35 DBACD 36-40 ABCAD 41-45 BBACB 46-50 DCDAC
四 阅读理解51-55 BCBAD 56-60 DAABA 61-65 BCCDA 66-70 CBCAD
五 阅读表达
71. His almost being kicked out of PhD program.
72. Was full of. Or Was filled/crowded with.
73. What seems like bad news now can turn out to be good in the future.
74. The research and writing training helped him professionally and academically.
75. I will seek support and stay positive, believing that the difficulties are temporary and trying to find a solution.
六 作文
Dear Peter,
It’s great to hear from you! I understand that you’ve been spending a lot of time watching short videos lately and that it’s causing you some distress. While it’s true that these videos can be entertaining and a great way to relax, it’s also important to remember the value of learning and personal growth.
I would suggest setting a schedule for yourself, allocating specific times for watching videos and ensuring that you prioritize your studies.
Remember, education is key to your future success and it’s important to maintain a balance between leisure and work.
I hope you can find a way to manage your time effectively and rediscover your passion for learning. I’m confident that you can do it!
Yours,
Li Hua
期中考试英语试卷
第一卷（共4部分；满分115分）
一. 听力（共15小题，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
1. Where was the woman brought up
A. In India. B. In England. C. In China.
2. Why does the man want to leave his company
A. He sees no future. B. He is always busy. C. His boss doesn’t like him.
3. What does the man think of the movie
A. Dull. B. Interesting. C. Scary.
4. When did Lucy get to school
A. At 2:00. D. At 2:15. C. At 2:30.
5. What will the speakers do next
A. Eat out. B. Cook food. C. Have a rest.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What is the man doing in Sydney
A. Traveling. B. Teaching. C. Studying.
7. What kind of children is the woman trying to help
A. Who can’t see clearly. B. Who don’t know how to read. C. Who can’t understand what they read.
8. What do we know about the course in Sydney
A. It costs less. B. It’s well-organized. C. It finishes more quickly.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. How many days is the man going to stay in the city
A. More than a week. B. A week. C. Less than a week.
10. What vehicles does the 7-day pass allow people to take
A. The taxis. B. The subway and buses. C. The airport express train.
11. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At the airport. C. At home.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What do kids bring to school on Bubble Gum Day
A. 50 cents. B. Old toys. C. Some snacks.
13. Who is Ruth Spiro
A. A teacher. B. A writer. C. A bookseller.
14. What was Bubble Gum Day originally established for
A. Community groups. B. Schools. C. Businesses.
15. What is the aim of Bubble Gum Day
A. To raise money for a charity. B. To encourage kids to sell things. C. To develop children’s creativity.
二、单项选择（共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）
16. ______ everyone must be informed of before setting out to finish the paper is ______ it is a student-made one.
A. What; which B. What; that C. That; that D. That; /
17. Christ still has a vague ______ of Peter in his mind as he stares at the mountains where he finds himself.
A. shape B. version C. impression D. sculpture
18. ______ helping to deal with the problem, you’d just made it worse by shouting at the consumer.
A. Far from B. Apart from C. Together with D. Due to
19. Rhoda thought highly of the quality of the food ______ to her family by the non-profit organization.
A. delivered B. having delivered C. delivering D. deliver
20. It’s important to develop good reading habits, for reading enables us to ______ knowledge and thus broadens our horizons.
A. maintain B. illustrate C. acquire D. demonstrate
21. Understanding the cultural habits of another nation, especially ______ containing many different cultures is a difficult thing.
A. which B. one C. it D. that
22. On the eve of Chinese Spring Festival, the number of electronic red envelopes given and received via WeChat ______ 1.01 billon, 200 times that of 2014.
A. adds to B. submits to C. subscribes to D. amounts to
23. It takes a lot of time to find a proper apartment, but with adequate preparation and ______, you’ll find the one you want.
A. stability B. generosity C. alternative D. patience
24. When I come home, ______, it’s good to warm my bones beside the fire.
A. cold and exhausted B. coldly and exhaustedly
C. cold and exhaustedly D. coldly and exhausted
25. —Have you got any idea whether he ______ to play basketball with us
—I think he will come if he ______ free tomorrow.
A. comes; is B. comes; will be C. will come; is D. will come; will be
26. Professor Yang ______ his experiment and didn’t notice someone coming into the lab.
A. gave up B. concentrated on C. showed off D. settled for
27. —Jason, you said you would spare no effort to improve your studies the next semester.
—That’s for sure. ______.
A. I have no idea B. I am a man of my word
C. I agree with you D. I understand what you mean
28. Have you ever been to the museum ______ a large number of famous oil paintings are displayed
A. whose B. where C. that D. which
29. My parents want me to ______ but now I still want to set off for a new adventure.
A. settle down B. drop by C. get across D. work out
30. His words ______, students found it hard to figure out what he was conveying.
A. vague B. humorous C. urgent D. serious
三. 完型填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）
Liam Garner, 17 years old, started out on a 32,000-kilometer bike trip, from Alaska to Argentina.
In 2021, after graduating from high school, Liam was looking for a crazy 31 .
He had some experience 32 long distances. His longest trip was from Los Angeles to San Francisco. He made short videos of that trip, and 33 them on social media. Some of his 34 became quite popular.
That bike trip helped him 35 to go on a much longer trip from the farthest north in the United States to the most southern point in South America.
At first, Liam’s parents weren’t approving of him taking such a(n) 36 bike trip by himself. But as he carried on, his parents became his strongest 37 .
After 38 the trip for about a month, Liam set out on August 1, 2021. 39 basic life necessities and some spare parts for his bike, he didn’t have much else.
Liam 40 he took the right path. “As long as I was going south, I knew I was going in the right 41 ,” he said.
After about three months, Liam had crossed the US, going 42 along the West Coast. By early December, he had 43 Mexico. In Colombia, he had a bike accident that left him 44 and required surgery, In spite of that, he 45 going.
Liam 46 arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina on January 10, 2023 — 527 days after he started. He had 47 through 14 countries along the way.
Liam hopes his experience will 48 others to start an adventure of their own. “Everyone is 49 of amazing things,” he says. “The toughest part is getting faith in yourself to 50 something.”
31. A. party B. person C. theory D. adventure
32. A. walking B. biking C. running D. driving
33. A. shared B. followed C. saw D. found
34. A. fans B. accidents C. videos D. suggestions
35. A. fail B. refuse C. agree D. decide
36. A. long B. unforgettable C. relaxing D. wonderful
37. A. predictors B. supporters C. recorders D. challengers
38. A. searching for B. carrying on C. preparing for D. taking over
39. A. Other than B. Instead of C. As for D. Regardless of
40. A. imagined B. doubted C. feared D. believed
41. A. destination B. direction C. route D. truth
42. A. east B. south C. west D. north
43. A. reached B. liked C. ruled D. discovered
44. A. punished B. sheltered C. injured D. behind
45. A. avoided B. kept C. minded D. missed
46. A. casually B. unfortunately C. steadily D. ultimately
47. A. flown B. driven C. covered D. pushed
48. A. force B. persuade C. permit D. motivate
49. A. capable B. definite C. frightened D. exhausted
50. A. declare B. approve C. attempt D. remove
四. 阅读理解（共20小题，每题2.5分，满分50分）
A
Gymnastics Instructor Wanted
About us
PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) Queensland is a not-for profit organization established in 1948, aiming to build safer and healthier communities. We focus on young people’s personal and leadership development by offering state-wide programs, services and facilities through 54 branches, two leadership development centers and two activity centers.
About the position
PCYC Burdekin currently wants gymnastics instructors, who will assist in the development and delivery of the gymnastics programs to PCYC clients.
Casual work (approximately 20 30 hours per week)
$28.38-$31.80 per hour (depending on previous experience and qualification—junior rate may apply)
To be employed, you must be qualified to get a Working with Children Check or Blue Card and be willing to undertake a National Police Check.
Applicants with intermediate accreditation (认证) from Gymnastics Queensland will be considered with priority.
What we can offer
Free onsite parking and free access to PC 24/7 gyms
Flexible work environment and working hours
Opportunity to work in an established branch with a great team
Key responsibilities include
Deliver a broad range of fun group gymnastics programs for all ages, in accordance with safety and industry-approved practice requirements.
Contribute towards creative marketing and promotion of the gymnastics programs to maintain current participants and attract new participants.
Ensure our gymnastics equipment is maintained and used in a safe manner.
Instruct and assist the work of junior coaching staff.
Deadline
Applications close on 8 September, 2022. Interested Click here to apply.
51. What is PCYC Queensland’s goal
A. To provide the youth with advice on personal emotions.
B. To enhance community security and health.
C. To build more branches outside Queensland.
D. To improve economy in the community.
52. How much can a gymnastics instructor in PCYC Burdekin earn in a week
A. $100-$300. B. $330-$530. C. $560-$960. D. $990-$1390.
53. What should you do to increase your chance of being employed by PCYC Burdekin
A. Express the desire to work for National Police Agency.
B. Show the intermediate gymnastics qualification.
C. Present the experiences in dealing with children.
D. Explain the urgent need for a full-time job.
54. If hired, a gymnastics instructor will be responsible for ______.
A. Helping keep the gymnastics equipment in good condition
B. selecting suitable equipment for teenagers
C. helping advertise the gymnastics equipment
D. designing new gymnastics programs independently
55. Where does this text probably come from
A. A Queensland’s local paper. B. A notice-board in a gym.
C. A popular science website. D. A job-hunting website.
B
On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend, inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes.
The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves.
As a travel enthusiast, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to refinding skills we already possess. There’s a certain pride in improving our expertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth.
Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a persistent desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow.
The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭).
Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air.
Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked.
Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on.
While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try.
56. What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal
A. The opportunity to improve existing skills.
B. The need to reconnect with a high school friend.
C. The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal.
D. The desire to embrace a challenge and learn a new skill.
57. What is the author’s view on adults focusing on mastering one field
A. It narrows one’s abilities. B. It is essential for career success.
C. It disrupts one’s work-life balance. D. It develops creativity and exploration.
58. Which of the following words best describe the author’s surfing experience
A. Tough but rewarding. B. Boring and uneventful.
C. Difficult and frustrating. D. Relaxing but unpredictable.
59. What can be inferred about the author
A. She used to lack confidence in herself. B. She became more willing to take risks.
C. She went on to become an expert surfer. D. She discovered the surfing was her true calling.
60. What wisdom did the author gain from the experience with surfing
A. The value of pushing your limits and trying new things.
B. The need to seek professional training in all new skills.
C. The benefit of traveling with unknown companions.
D. The importance of being an expert in one field.
C
The Internet has completely changed the workplace over the past three decades. Artificial Intelligence is now all set to do the same, and businesses that don’t take advantage of the technology risk being left behind.
Global tech giants like Amazon have been leading the change, and businesses of all sizes are now using the technology for employing and managing their staff.
Among them is L’Oreal. With about a million applicants for roughly 15,000 new positions each year, the company is using AI to hire.
“We really wanted to save time and focus more on quality, diversity and candidate experience. And AI solutions were the best way to go faster on these challenges,” said Eva Azoulay, global vice-president of L’Oreal’s Human Resources Department.
The company uses Mya, a chatbot, to save employers’ time during the first stage of the process. It handles routine questions from candidates, and checks details such as availability and visa requirements. If candidates make it to the next round, they’ll run into Seedlink, an AI software that scores applicants based on their answers to open-ended interview questions. These scores don’t replace human judgment, said Azoulay, but they do exclude candidates who might not seem like obvious choices.
Early results have been promising. For one internship program, where 12,000 people apply for about 80 spots, employers claim they saved 200 hours of time while hiring the most diverse group to date.
Other businesses have gone beyond employment and are using AI to help manage employees. Some UK firms have started using Isaak, a system designed by the London-based company Status Today, to track how many hours staff spend online and the number of emails they receive. London real estate agent J Brown has been using this system since March. CEO James Brown said it helps the firm understand employees’ habits and prevent them from overworking. “It enables us to solve bottleneck problems and relieve overburdened employees,” he said.
Despite these examples of good practice, there is still a long way for AI to reach its full potential, and the technology comes with risks. Another AI danger could be its impact on jobs through automation.
McKinsey predicts AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with early adopters doubling their cash flow over that period. But the demand for repetitive or digitally-unskilled jobs could drop by around 10%, the consulting firm said in a 2018 report.
61. What can we learn about AI technology from Paragraph 1
A. It causes a great problem in workplace. B. It will become a necessary part of business.
C. It requires businesses to invest much money. D. It will replace the Internet in the future.
62. L’Oreal uses AI in its hiring process to ______.
A. pick out the most suitable candidates directly B. come up with more questions unlimitedly
C. improve the company’s hiring efficiency D. save money by replacing human judgment
63. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “exclude” in the 5th paragraph
A. Prepare. B. Consider. C. Remove. D. Include.
64. Firms with the system Isaak can ______.
A. prevent their employees from surfing the Internet
B. force their employees to form good working habits
C. monitor the contents of all their employees’ emails
D. help their employees avoid being overstressed at work
65. What is the main idea of the passage
A. What AI will bring to the workplace. B. Why AI could be good for the workplace.
C. How businesses can prepare for an AI future. D. How to use AI to improve workplace efficiency.
D
Ask any readers who their favorite fictional character in a novel is and you’ll likely get a detailed explanation about the beloved character that they admire. It might even sound like they’re talking about a person they know.
In a study, researchers looked at the brains of a group of people over nine days. Half of the group read the novel Pompeii, and half didn’t. After examining, researchers found the readers’ brains showed heightened connectivity in some areas. This is likely because the brain imagines the movement and emotions of the character they read about in the book. Even though the participants were then asked not to read the novel, they kept this heightened connectivity. We call that a “shadow activity”, almost like a muscle memory. So even after you’ve finished a book, your brain keeps those benefits for some time afterwards.
It has been suggested that people who read a lot of fiction become more empathic (being able to understand another person’s feelings), because fiction is a simulation (模仿) of social experiences, in which people practice and improve their interpersonal skills. The people who not only read fiction, but felt a high level of “emotion transportation” while reading as compared to people who weren’t taken by the story or who read non-fiction, displayed higher levels of empathy when tested. Increase of empathy is important for people because empathy is positively related to creativity, performance at work and cooperative behaviors.
Besides, reading improves “Theory of Mind”. It is “the ability to understand that others have mental states that are different from one’s own.” Of various activities, reading novels has been found to improve this ability, while watching television programs or movies has been found to do just the opposite — a reduced understanding of others and weaker cognitive (认知的) development overall.
Maybe we should put more of a priority on novel-reading. And many readers believe that reading a novel is far better and more meaningful than watching any movie. As David Kidd of the New School study said, “Fiction is not just a simulator of a social experience; it is a social experience.”
66. Which of the statements is true according to Paragraph 2
A. When they finish a book, the brain connectivity disappears.
B. The participants in the study all read the novel Pompeii.
C. Reading novels increases connectivity in our brain.
D. Reading novels helps enhance our memory greatly.
67. What do we know about novel readers from Paragraph 3
A. They tend to be emotional in social experiences.
B. They are more likely to be innovative and cooperative.
C. They have poor interpersonal skills.
D. They are more sensitive to others’ views.
68. What’s the effect of watching TV or movies
A. It distinguishes your views from those of others.
B. It contributes to your cognitive development.
C. It reduces your empathy for others a lot.
D. It changes your overall mental states.
69. What does the underlined word “priority” in the last paragraph mean
A. Preference. B. Authority. C. Exposure. D. Evaluation.
70. What do you think is the best title for the passage
A. Reading fiction VS Watching movie B. Reading fiction makes a full man
C. Novel-reading is a “shadow activity” D. Novel-readers share emotions
第二卷（共两部分；满分35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）
When I think of the hardest moments of my life, ironically many have turned out to be blessings. The most severe one was being nearly kicked out of my PhD program at the University of Georgia in 2016.
The program in Georgia turned out not to be the right fit for me despite my best efforts. The whole year was riddled with exhaustion, insecurity, fear, and exclusion. I was in therapy myself for most of the year to cope, and the only thing that made it tolerable was a lot of support from my family and friends.
I was utterly devastated when I went back home; it felt like my career was over. Fast forward to today, however, and I can see that getting driven out of the Georgia program was one of the best things that ever happened to me. In 2017, when I transferred to a doctoral program in San Diego, I began to thrive and now my business is doing exceptionally well. I am deeply grateful I studied in San Diego and happy that I didn’t stay in Georgia. It was great that I was driven out! As the saying goes, “What seems like good or bad news now can turn out to be the opposite in the future.”
Ironically, the research and writing training from the University of Georgia significantly helped me develop my academic, professional, and personal writing, for which I had gratitude to Georgia. I worked hard in Georgia and it paid off: The learning and growth I experienced were incomparable.
As my personal example demonstrates, life is a total roller coaster. Every now and then you are able to discover a new high, a ceiling-breaking moment, whereas in other moments you may feel like you’re falling deeper and deeper into hell. While these experiences can be incredibly tough, they present us with valuable opportunities to trust life and cultivate personal growth and learning.
71. What was the author’s most severe moment of his life (No more than 8 words)
72. What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 (No more than 3 words)
73. What message does the author want to convey with his personal experience in the 3rd paragraph (No more than 15 words)
74. Why did the author thank the University of Georgia (No more than 10 words)
75. What will you do if you are in a dark moment Please explain. (No more than 20 words)
第二节：写作（满分25分）
76. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jeff来信说他痴迷于刷短视频，对学习失去了兴趣，很苦恼。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 肯定短视频在某些方面的好处；
2. 你的建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数不少于100；
2. 开头结尾已给出，不计入词数。
3. 可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯。
参考词汇：short videos短视频
Dear Jeff,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
天津市2024—2025第一学期高三年级
期中考试英语试卷答案
一 听力：1-5 AABAB 6-10 ACACB 11-15 BABBA
二 单选16-20 BCAAC 21-25 BDDAC 26-30 BBBAA
三 完形填空31-35 DBACD 36-40 ABCAD 41-45 BBACB 46-50 DCDAC
四 阅读理解51-55 BCBAD 56-60 DAABA 61-65 BCCDA 66-70 CBCAD
五 阅读表达
71. His almost being kicked out of PhD program.
72. Was full of. Or Was filled/crowded with.
73. What seems like bad news now can turn out to be good in the future.
74. The research and writing training helped him professionally and academically.
75. I will seek support and stay positive, believing that the difficulties are temporary and trying to find a solution.
六 作文
Dear Peter,
It’s great to hear from you! I understand that you’ve been spending a lot of time watching short videos lately and that it’s causing you some distress. While it’s true that these videos can be entertaining and a great way to relax, it’s also important to remember the value of learning and personal growth.
I would suggest setting a schedule for yourself, allocating specific times for watching videos and ensuring that you prioritize your studies.
Remember, education is key to your future success and it’s important to maintain a balance between leisure and work.
I hope you can find a way to manage your time effectively and rediscover your passion for learning. I’m confident that you can do it!
Yours,
Li Hua