江西省吉水县第二中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中模拟考试英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年江西省吉水县第二中学高三上学期期中模拟考试英语试题
第一部分 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
Seven-year-olds, with their increasing attention spans, are ready for more complex chapter books, but they still enjoy shorter stories and funny picture books. See what your second graders think of these tried-and-true read-aloud books.
Chicken Cheeks by Michael Ian Black is a short, silly tale about a bear who is determined to reach some honey with the help of some of his animal friends. With minimal text, this book is a short, quick read-aloud one that appeals to the potty-humor of seven-year-olds.
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel follows the adventures of a pair of amphibian best friends Frog and Toad. The stories are silly, heart-warming, relatable, and always a treasure to share with children.
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White, published in 1952, captivates readers of all ages with its timeless tale of friendship, love, and sacrifice. The story introduces children to the richness of language and reminds them of the influence we can have on the lives of others even if we feel small and insignificant.
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, a series originally published in 1924, tells the story of four orphaned siblings who work together to make their home in an abandoned boxcar. The story imparts lessons such as hard work, resilience, and team work all woven into a story that will hook young readers and inspire them to investigate the rest of the series.
1. Which book should you choose if you want your children to improve their language skills
A. Chicken Cheeks. B. Charlotte’s Web.
C. Frog and Toad. D. The Boxcar Children.
2. Which of the four books has a continuation
A. Charlotte’s Web. B. Frog and Toad.
C. The Boxcar Children. D. Chicken Cheeks.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They are all humorous. B. They were published in the 19th century.
C. They are all about adventures. D. They are all suitable for second-grade children.
B
An optional college course named “Appreciation of the Jiangxi Opera” has been taught in a packed house recently at Nanchang University in east China’s Jiangxi Province due to the professor’s innovative way of teaching—putting on actual opera performances in her classrooms.
Waving water sleeves, and spinning folding fans while wearing traditional makeup and costumes, Chen Li, the instructor of this course, displayed the enchanting charm of Jiangxi Opera, a several-hundred-year-old local opera, in front of the students. Many of the students recorded the performances and posted the video clips of the class on social media platforms, receiving millions of views and likes from netizens.
Instead of adopting the traditional form of stage play, Chen devotes more attention to her students’ interactive experience. “I invite my students to come to the stage and experience the whole process of the performance by themselves,” Chen said.
The course which she teaches has been open for many years, mainly introducing the history, tunes and performance characteristics of Jiangxi Opera. It’s not well known that this course, which is full of people now, was originally rarely attended. “Before, I used to focus on the form of speech and lectures while the teaching effect was unsatisfying: the classroom was quiet and the students seemed uninterested, many even playing on their phones in class,” said Chen. To stir the enthusiasm of the students, Chen decided to put on a costume and turn the class into a stage to perform. With traditional garments (服装) and brandishing water sleeves, students are immersed in the world of Jiangxi Opera.
Faced with the unexpected fame, Chen was satisfied but also realized that a greater responsibility now rested on her shoulders. “I hope that even though the popularity of the Jiangxi Opera fades, this art can still be passed down through generations.” Chen said.
4. What is Ms Chen’s teaching method
A. Recording video clips of opera performances.
B. Giving speeches and lectures about the opera.
C. Employing the traditional forms of stage play.
D. Acting out the opera on the spot in the classroom.
5. What does Ms Chen ask her students to do in class
A. Give likes for her videos.
B. Invite more fans to the class.
C. Experience the opera in person.
D. Wave arms during the performance
6. What did Ms Chen think of her teaching effect in the past
A. Disappointing. B. Astonishing. C. Entertaining. D. Satisfying
7. What is the best title for the text
A. The crowded classroom means a lively class
B. Teaching Jiangxi Opera wins likes from students
C. A teacher performs in class to attract fans for her videos
D. Opera professor turns classrooms into performance stages
C
Many people live with chronic (慢性) pain, and there’re complex reasons for it. Now a new study researcher Laura Case of the University of California, San Diego, co-authoring with Jennifer Baumgartner, suggests a new potential influence on pain: feeling socially connected.
This new study reanalyzed measures collected in an earlier study, in which a group of chronic pain sufferers had been randomly arranged an intervention (干预) shown to reduce pain (sleeping with a heavily-weighted blanket) or to a control condition(sleeping with a slightly-weighted blanket). After sleeping with their blankets for a week, changes in people’s pain levels were assessed.
In the earlier study, the pain sufferers had also reported on their anxiety, levels of loneliness, and sense of social connectedness—not how many social connections they had, but how generally close they were to other people and how strongly they experienced a sense of belonging. But these hadn’t all been analyzed to see how they related to pain and pain relief from the blankets. That’s where the new study came in.
The new findings showed that people who were more socially connected experienced less pain than those who were less socially connected. After taking into account differences in how much pain relief the sufferers expected and how painful they felt in the beginning, those who were socially disconnected felt more pain relief from the weighted blanket than from the lighter blanket, while more socially connected people received equal pain relief from both blankets.
These findings show that having a sense of belonging provides some level of protection against pain. Why Socially connected people probably feel safer and less anxious, says Baumgartner, because they know they can depend on others for support when they’re hurting. Besides, positive social touch—like receiving a friendly hug or massage—has been shown to reduce pain feel, and people who’re more socially connected likely experience more of those types of touch, Case adds.
Their study adds to a growing body of research showing how important social connectedness and social touch are for our health and happiness—something that’s been getting more attention in recent years.
8. What did the new study mainly focus on
A. The participants’ pain levels. B. The effects of social connections on pain.
C. The different interventions. D. The participants’ similar sense of belonging.
9. What can be learnt from the new study
A. Being socially disconnected worsened people’s pain.
B. People having more social connections experienced no pain.
C. People’s initial pain levels had few effects on the participants.
D. The weighted blanket benefited those socially disconnected a lot.
10. What does Case probably suggest people do in paragraph 5
A. Compete with each other. B. Avoid too much touch.
C. Hug their friends more. D. Control their feelings.
11. From which section of the newspaper is the text probably taken
A. Health. B. Technology. C. Environment. D. People.
D
As the growth of AI increased last year, writers and illustrators of comic books and animations continue to be particularly concerned about its potential impact on them.
AI can never reproduce the quality of humans when it comes to storytelling, argues Shawnee Gibbs. “This is an incredibly unique medium (comics and animation) that gets its DNA from the collaboration of writers and artists. I can’t imagine that kind of cooperation when you generate stories from AI,” says Shawnee. However, her sister Shawnelle says, “AI will change the industry in ways we can’t even understand at the moment.” She wants to see laws emerge that protect human creators as AI technology evolves.
Rob Edwards is a writer of graphic novels. “A world of writers using AI is a world of unoriginal, recycled, impersonal ideas,” he says. “Right now, there’s a kid out there drawing the next weird but innovative comic book that could inspire millions. My concern is that AI will talk that kid out of it before anybody sees it. If you think the animated movies you watch are predictable now, just wait until computers are writing them.”
One person who has created comic books whose images were all drawn by AI is artist Steve Coulson. He says that using AI to create individual images “can be a pretty simple exercise”. However, he says that when you want to tell a story over multiple images, “it is a tougher nut to crack”, as you have to “enable the system to produce consistent characters, settings, stylings and so on, in order to tell a whole story”.
Despite the growing popularity of all these apps Jonathan Kendrick says, “AI cannot create an image the way a human mind can. It’s like having a bad writer help you—sure it will get an outline done, but if you need something with emotional weight, an AI isn’t going to get you an Oscar. AI can never surprise us in the way we want our stories and art to be portrayed. Because of this, AI is simply a tool to be used by humans, not to replace them. Otherwise, we sacrifice the originality and creativity that consumers know and love.”
12. What does Shawnelle stress in the second paragraph
A. The unique nature of comics and animation.
B. The quality of storytelling crafted by humans.
C. The need for legal protection for human creators.
D AI’s ability to work with humans in storytelling.
13. What does Rob Edwards worry about
A. AI steals creative ideas from kids.
B. AI prevents people’s inventiveness.
C. AI produces predictable animated movies.
D. AI makes people give up the idea of recycling.
14. What does the underlined part mean
A. It is rewarding. B. It is thrilling.
C. It is challenging. D. It is entertaining.
15. What does Jonathan Kendrick think of AI
A. It is bad in writing outlines for creators.
B. It will win an Oscar for its originality.
C. It will work just like a human mind.
D. It fails to express feelings in writing.
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。
Have you heard of “spaving” It refers to the phenomenon where individuals try to save money but end up spending more than they originally intended due to discounts and special promotions. About six in ten Americans admitted to spaving in a survey of 3,000 respondents. You might also be a victim of spaving. ____16____
Create a proper spending plan.
One key roadblock is that people tend to think that their past expenses were lower than they had planned, and assume that their future expenses will also be much lower. As a result, people are more likely to set up an unrealistic budget. ____17____ And not being able to meet the goals they have set gets them further off track.
Check your opportunity costs.
____18____ So when we see a great deal, we get excited and think about how much we will save rather than thinking about the trade-offs. Next time, when considering a great deal, ask yourself whether this purchase is more important than what else you could do with that amount of money.
Compare prices based on units.
In general, the bigger the quantity you're buying, the cheaper it should be per unit. For example, if you're buying a 24-pack of flavored water, the cost per can should be lower than that of the 12-pack. ____19____ Keep an eye on such cases and make informed decisions.
____20____
As social creatures, humans look to what others are doing as cues about what they should do. So when it seems like everyone is taking advantage of the Labor Day Sale, Black Friday, or Prime Day, we assume that we should as well, even if we do not actually need anything at the moment.
A. Stop going with the stream.
B. Seek shopping advice from others.
C. This makes people fail, which is discouraging.
D. However, sometimes promotions go against this pattern.
E. Thankfully, it's easy to avoid this spending trap with a conscious mind.
F. The problem with spaving is that it tricks you into buying unneeded items.
G. Often, we don't think about what we're giving up when making a purchase.
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项
Every afternoon for the past 11 years, AI Merritt, 83 years old, has been a reliable and cheery presence in his southeast Carlsbad neighbourhood, California.
His doctor suggested he get more ___21___ after he had some heart trouble about 12 years ago. AI started to ___22___ around the local road and hills. At first, his rides were about five miles long, then 10 to 12 miles, and ___23___ the length of his outings grew.
Since 2010, Merritt has been on a personal ___24___ to cycle the circumference (周长) of the earth — 24,901 miles without even leaving his own neighbourhood. ___25___, over the years, he got to know many of his neighbours and send them ___26___ of love and kindness.
“Every day I see him ___27___ on his bike. He is totally cheerful and takes time with everybody,” Keene said. “He gives us ___28___ and shows us how you can be in your 80s and still have a good time.”
It was not until October 24 that the old man finally realized his ___29___ bicycle trips were as important to them as they were to him. At 3 p.m. that Sunday afternoon, nearly 200 people ____30____ near his home to surprise and congratulate him on the completion of his “round-the-world” adventure.
As he rode down the hill towards his house, an ____31____ erupted from the crowd, who were ____32____ international flags and earth-shaped balloons. The outpouring of love ____33____ Merritt.
Although Merritt has now ____34____ his cycling goal he has no plans to change the ____35____ that has become the highlight of his life.
21. A. space B. workout C. care D. rest
22. A. walk B. wander C. travel D. pedal
23. A. roughly B. gradually C. thoroughly D. totally
24. A. pursuit B. version C. competence D. phenomenon
25. A. By coincidence B. In particular C. As a consequence D. On the contrary
26. A. message B. composition C. shape D. mixture
27. A. turning out B. dropping by C. flying by D. taking in
28. A. celebration B. exception C. excuse D. inspiration
29. A. annual B. daily C. monthly D. weekly
30. A. gathered B. exposed C. included D. restored
31. A. apology B. emotion C. explosion D. applause
32. A. handing B. releasing C. waving D. chasing
33. A. discouraged B. astonished C. confused D. panicked
34. A. dragged B. called C. achieved D. returned
35. A. routine B. regulation C. advantage D. impression
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。
Located at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, Caijiapo, a village in the Huyi district of Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi province, is full of artistic atmosphere, with various styles of art pieces ____36____ (decorate) the fields, houses and country roads.
This remarkable transformation began six years ago ____37____ Wu Xiaochuan, a professor from the Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, ____38____ (lead) a group of students to the village to create art. He and his team rented 5 mu (0.33 hectares) of wheat land and create various artworks in the fields.
____39____(initial) met with confusion by villagers as those art forms were displayed without relevance to their daily lives, Wu realized that integration was necessary for ____40____ (accept) and vibration within the community. Then a breakthrough came in hosting the first “Guanzhong MangbaArts Festival”. ____41____ (integrate) with the Mangba Festival, Wu and the students set up ___42___100-square-meter stage in the fields after the summer harvest. They invited Qinqiang Opera troupes, aerobics teams, and folk music groups to take part ____43____ the art festival and perform on the stage.
From many spectators to active ____44____ (participant), residents in the Caijiapo village, together with artists and the local government, made joint efforts ____45____ (build) this artistic community to achieve rural revitalization (振兴).
The construction of the art village has stimulated the emergence of fresh consumption scenes in Caijiapo and its neighboring areas.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 第12届世界运动会将于成都举行。组委会现在面向世界招募志愿者。假设你是李华，一名高三学生，你有意参加此项活动。请你给组委会写封信，根据以下要点简要陈述你应聘的理由：
1.你的爱好：喜欢体育活动；
2.你的特长：擅长英语；
3.你的有利条件：高考结束后，你有足够的时间；
4.其他理由。
提示词：组委会the Organizing Committee for 2025 World Games
高考the College Entrance Examination
2025年世界运动会 2025 World Games
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Sir,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分) 注意：
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。
Kris and Robin are sisters who grew up in Wisconsin. They work together and serve together.
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck with strong force across Florence, bringing fierce winds and record-breaking rainfall. The city was destroyed by the storm’s intensity, leading to widespread damage and flooding. Emergency services worked tirelessly to rescue those trapped by the rising floodwaters, while power failure left entire neighborhoods in darkness.
In the face of such misfortune, both of Kris and Robin felt depressed and helpless, yet eager to assist. Upon discovering Convoy of Hope’s volunteer program, they didn’t hesitate to sign up. Soon after, they were invited to training, marking the start of their mission to serve together in this fighting.
However, their initial response to the arrangement was filled with anxiety for Kris. “I am kind of nervous before heading out. I wonder if I could remember my training ” said Kris Logemann, her voice with uncertainty. “Don’t worry! You see the staff do such a great job. They are incredibly supportive to us and will provide guidance and reassure every step of the way.” Robin comforted. She also added, “I am right there for you, too, Kris, we are in it together, and we’ll make it just like before.”
Robin Melcher remembered the first few rescues she and her sister went on. “We were helping a woman who had just lost her husband,” said Kris. “We were taking things out of her house, but also holding her hand and loving her. The ability to do that... it’s just really cool.” “Obviously we love it because we come back,” added Kris.
Full of power, Kris and Robin put their whole hearts into the training. During the Convoy of Hope’s detailed training program, they learned about disaster response, safety procedures, and psychological first aid. Through hands-on practice and team-building exercise, they prepared physically and mentally for the tasks ahead. As Kris and Robin continued their volunteer work, they were faced with one of their most heart-struck and unforgettable challenges.
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。
Word came that a school had been severely affected by flooding, with numerous students trapped.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
After the rescue, the story of the sisters’ heroic efforts was reported.
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答案
第一部分 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
Seven-year-olds, with their increasing attention spans, are ready for more complex chapter books, but they still enjoy shorter stories and funny picture books. See what your second graders think of these tried-and-true read-aloud books.
Chicken Cheeks by Michael Ian Black is a short, silly tale about a bear who is determined to reach some honey with the help of some of his animal friends. With minimal text, this book is a short, quick read-aloud one that appeals to the potty-humor of seven-year-olds.
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel follows the adventures of a pair of amphibian best friends, Frog and Toad. The stories are silly, heart-warming, relatable, and always a treasure to share with children.
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White, published in 1952, captivates readers of all ages with its timeless tale of friendship, love, and sacrifice. The story introduces children to the richness of language and reminds them of the influence we can have on the lives of others even if we feel small and insignificant.
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, a series originally published in 1924, tells the story of four orphaned siblings who work together to make their home in an abandoned boxcar. The story imparts lessons such as hard work, resilience, and team work all woven into a story that will hook young readers and inspire them to investigate the rest of the series.
1. Which book should you choose if you want your children to improve their language skills
A. Chicken Cheeks. B. Charlotte’s Web.
C. Frog and Toad. D. The Boxcar Children.
2. Which of the four books has a continuation
A. Charlotte’s Web. B. Frog and Toad.
C. The Boxcar Children. D. Chicken Cheeks.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They are all humorous. B. They were published in the 19th century.
C. They are all about adventures. D. They are all suitable for second-grade children.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
An optional college course named “Appreciation of the Jiangxi Opera” has been taught in a packed house recently at Nanchang University in east China’s Jiangxi Province due to the professor’s innovative way of teaching—putting on actual opera performances in her classrooms.
Waving water sleeves, and spinning folding fans while wearing traditional makeup and costumes, Chen Li, the instructor of this course, displayed the enchanting charm of Jiangxi Opera, a several-hundred-year-old local opera, in front of the students. Many of the students recorded the performances and posted the video clips of the class on social media platforms, receiving millions of views and likes from netizens.
Instead of adopting the traditional form of stage play, Chen devotes more attention to her students’ interactive experience. “I invite my students to come to the stage and experience the whole process of the performance by themselves,” Chen said.
The course which she teaches has been open for many years, mainly introducing the history, tunes and performance characteristics of Jiangxi Opera. It’s not well known that this course, which is full of people now, was originally rarely attended. “Before, I used to focus on the form of speech and lectures while the teaching effect was unsatisfying: the classroom was quiet and the students seemed uninterested, many even playing on their phones in class,” said Chen. To stir the enthusiasm of the students, Chen decided to put on a costume and turn the class into a stage to perform. With traditional garments (服装) and brandishing water sleeves, students are immersed in the world of Jiangxi Opera.
Faced with the unexpected fame, Chen was satisfied but also realized that a greater responsibility now rested on her shoulders. “I hope that even though the popularity of the Jiangxi Opera fades, this art can still be passed down through generations.” Chen said.
4. What is Ms Chen’s teaching method
A. Recording video clips of opera performances.
B. Giving speeches and lectures about the opera.
C. Employing the traditional forms of stage play.
D. Acting out the opera on the spot in the classroom.
5. What does Ms Chen ask her students to do in class
A. Give likes for her videos.
B. Invite more fans to the class.
C. Experience the opera in person.
D. Wave arms during the performance
6. What did Ms Chen think of her teaching effect in the past
A. Disappointing. B. Astonishing. C. Entertaining. D. Satisfying
7. What is the best title for the text
A. The crowded classroom means a lively class
B. Teaching Jiangxi Opera wins likes from students
C. A teacher performs in class to attract fans for her videos
D. Opera professor turns classrooms into performance stages
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. D
C
Many people live with chronic (慢性) pain, and there’re complex reasons for it. Now a new study researcher Laura Case of the University of California, San Diego, co-authoring with Jennifer Baumgartner, suggests a new potential influence on pain: feeling socially connected.
This new study reanalyzed measures collected in an earlier study, in which a group of chronic pain sufferers had been randomly arranged an intervention (干预) shown to reduce pain (sleeping with a heavily-weighted blanket) or to a control condition(sleeping with a slightly-weighted blanket). After sleeping with their blankets for a week, changes in people’s pain levels were assessed.
In the earlier study, the pain sufferers had also reported on their anxiety, levels of loneliness, and sense of social connectedness—not how many social connections they had, but how generally close they were to other people and how strongly they experienced a sense of belonging. But these hadn’t all been analyzed to see how they related to pain and pain relief from the blankets. That’s where the new study came in.
The new findings showed that people who were more socially connected experienced less pain than those who were less socially connected. After taking into account differences in how much pain relief the sufferers expected and how painful they felt in the beginning, those who were socially disconnected felt more pain relief from the weighted blanket than from the lighter blanket, while more socially connected people received equal pain relief from both blankets.
These findings show that having a sense of belonging provides some level of protection against pain. Why Socially connected people probably feel safer and less anxious, says Baumgartner, because they know they can depend on others for support when they’re hurting. Besides, positive social touch—like receiving a friendly hug or massage—has been shown to reduce pain feel, and people who’re more socially connected likely experience more of those types of touch, Case adds.
Their study adds to a growing body of research showing how important social connectedness and social touch are for our health and happiness—something that’s been getting more attention in recent years.
8. What did the new study mainly focus on
A. The participants’ pain levels. B. The effects of social connections on pain.
C. The different interventions. D. The participants’ similar sense of belonging.
9. What can be learnt from the new study
A. Being socially disconnected worsened people’s pain.
B. People having more social connections experienced no pain.
C. People’s initial pain levels had few effects on the participants.
D. The weighted blanket benefited those socially disconnected a lot.
10. What does Case probably suggest people do in paragraph 5
A. Compete with each other. B. Avoid too much touch.
C. Hug their friends more. D. Control their feelings.
11. From which section of the newspaper is the text probably taken
A. Health. B. Technology. C. Environment. D. People.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
D
As the growth of AI increased last year, writers and illustrators of comic books and animations continue to be particularly concerned about its potential impact on them.
AI can never reproduce the quality of humans when it comes to storytelling, argues Shawnee Gibbs. “This is an incredibly unique medium (comics and animation) that gets its DNA from the collaboration of writers and artists. I can’t imagine that kind of cooperation when you generate stories from AI,” says Shawnee. However, her sister Shawnelle says, “AI will change the industry in ways we can’t even understand at the moment.” She wants to see laws emerge that protect human creators as AI technology evolves.
Rob Edwards is a writer of graphic novels. “A world of writers using AI is a world of unoriginal, recycled, impersonal ideas,” he says. “Right now, there’s a kid out there drawing the next weird but innovative comic book that could inspire millions. My concern is that AI will talk that kid out of it before anybody sees it. If you think the animated movies you watch are predictable now, just wait until computers are writing them.”
One person who has created comic books whose images were all drawn by AI is artist Steve Coulson. He says that using AI to create individual images “can be a pretty simple exercise”. However, he says that when you want to tell a story over multiple images, “it is a tougher nut to crack”, as you have to “enable the system to produce consistent characters, settings, stylings and so on, in order to tell a whole story”.
Despite the growing popularity of all these apps, Jonathan Kendrick says, “AI cannot create an image the way a human mind can. It’s like having a bad writer help you—sure it will get an outline done, but if you need something with emotional weight, an AI isn’t going to get you an Oscar. AI can never surprise us in the way we want our stories and art to be portrayed. Because of this, AI is simply a tool to be used by humans, not to replace them. Otherwise, we sacrifice the originality and creativity that consumers know and love.”
12. What does Shawnelle stress in the second paragraph
A. The unique nature of comics and animation.
B. The quality of storytelling crafted by humans.
C. The need for legal protection for human creators.
D. AI’s ability to work with humans in storytelling.
13. What does Rob Edwards worry about
A. AI steals creative ideas from kids.
B. AI prevents people’s inventiveness.
C. AI produces predictable animated movies.
D. AI makes people give up the idea of recycling.
14. What does the underlined part mean
A. It is rewarding. B. It is thrilling.
C. It is challenging. D. It is entertaining.
15. What does Jonathan Kendrick think of AI
A. It is bad in writing outlines for creators.
B. It will win an Oscar for its originality.
C. It will work just like a human mind.
D. It fails to express feelings in writing.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D
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。
Have you heard of “spaving” It refers to the phenomenon where individuals try to save money but end up spending more than they originally intended due to discounts and special promotions. About six in ten Americans admitted to spaving in a survey of 3,000 respondents. You might also be a victim of spaving. ____16____
Create a proper spending plan.
One key roadblock is that people tend to think that their past expenses were lower than they had planned, and assume that their future expenses will also be much lower. As a result, people are more likely to set up an unrealistic budget. ____17____ And not being able to meet the goals they have set gets them further off track.
Check your opportunity costs.
____18____ So when we see a great deal, we get excited and think about how much we will save rather than thinking about the trade-offs. Next time, when considering a great deal, ask yourself whether this purchase is more important than what else you could do with that amount of money.
Compare prices based on units.
In general, the bigger the quantity you're buying, the cheaper it should be per unit. For example, if you're buying a 24-pack of flavored water, the cost per can should be lower than that of the 12-pack. ____19____ Keep an eye on such cases and make informed decisions.
____20____
As social creatures, humans look to what others are doing as cues about what they should do. So when it seems like everyone is taking advantage of the Labor Day Sale, Black Friday, or Prime Day, we assume that we should as well, even if we do not actually need anything at the moment.
A. Stop going with the stream.
B. Seek shopping advice from others.
C. This makes people fail, which is discouraging.
D. However sometimes promotions go against this pattern.
E. Thankfully, it's easy to avoid this spending trap with a conscious mind.
F. The problem with spaving is that it tricks you into buying unneeded items.
G. Often, we don't think about what we're giving up when making a purchase.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. G 19. D 20. A
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项
Every afternoon for the past 11 years, AI Merritt, 83 years old, has been a reliable and cheery presence in his southeast Carlsbad neighbourhood, California.
His doctor suggested he get more ___21___ after he had some heart trouble about 12 years ago. AI started to ___22___ around the local road and hills. At first, his rides were about five miles long, then 10 to 12 miles, and ___23___ the length of his outings grew.
Since 2010, Merritt has been on a personal ___24___ to cycle the circumference (周长) of the earth — 24,901 miles without even leaving his own neighbourhood. ___25___, over the years, he got to know many of his neighbours and send them ___26___ of love and kindness.
“Every day I see him ___27___ on his bike. He is totally cheerful and takes time with everybody,” Keene said. “He gives us ___28___ and shows us how you can be in your 80s and still have a good time.”
It was not until October 24 that the old man finally realized his ___29___ bicycle trips were as important to them as they were to him. At 3 p.m. that Sunday afternoon, nearly 200 people ____30____ near his home to surprise and congratulate him on the completion of his “round-the-world” adventure.
As he rode down the hill towards his house, an ____31____ erupted from the crowd, who were ____32____ international flags and earth-shaped balloons. The outpouring of love ____33____ Merritt.
Although Merritt has now ____34____ his cycling goal, he has no plans to change the ____35____ that has become the highlight of his life.
21. A. space B. workout C. care D. rest
22. A. walk B. wander C. travel D. pedal
23. A. roughly B. gradually C. thoroughly D. totally
24. A. pursuit B. version C. competence D. phenomenon
25. A. By coincidence B. In particular C. As a consequence D. On the contrary
26. A. message B. composition C. shape D. mixture
27. A. turning out B. dropping by C. flying by D. taking in
28. A. celebration B. exception C. excuse D. inspiration
29. A. annual B. daily C. monthly D. weekly
30. A. gathered B. exposed C. included D. restored
31. A. apology B. emotion C. explosion D. applause
32. A. handing B. releasing C. waving D. chasing
33. A. discouraged B. astonished C. confused D. panicked
34. A. dragged B. called C. achieved D. returned
35. A. routine B. regulation C. advantage D. impression
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. A
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。
Located at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, Caijiapo, a village in the Huyi district of Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi province, is full of artistic atmosphere, with various styles of art pieces ____36____ (decorate) the fields, houses and country roads.
This remarkable transformation began six years ago ____37____ Wu Xiaochuan, a professor from the Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, ____38____ (lead) a group of students to the village to create art. He and his team rented 5 mu (0.33 hectares) of wheat land and create various artworks in the fields.
____39____(initial) met with confusion by villagers as those art forms were displayed without relevance to their daily lives, Wu realized that integration was necessary for ____40____ (accept) and vibration within the community. Then a breakthrough came in hosting the first “Guanzhong MangbaArts Festival”. ____41____ (integrate) with the Mangba Festival, Wu and the students set up ___42___100-square-meter stage in the fields after the summer harvest. They invited Qinqiang Opera troupes, aerobics teams, and folk music groups to take part ____43____ the art festival and perform on the stage.
From many spectators to active ____44____ (participant), residents in the Caijiapo village, together with artists and the local government, made joint efforts ____45____ (build) this artistic community to achieve rural revitalization (振兴).
The construction of the art village has stimulated the emergence of fresh consumption scenes in Caijiapo and its neighboring areas.
【答案】36. decorating
37. when 38. led
39. Initially
40 acceptance
41. Integrated
42. a 43. in
44. participants
45. to build
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 第12届世界运动会将于成都举行。组委会现在面向世界招募志愿者。假设你是李华，一名高三学生，你有意参加此项活动。请你给组委会写封信，根据以下要点简要陈述你应聘的理由：
1.你的爱好：喜欢体育活动；
2.你的特长：擅长英语；
3.你的有利条件：高考结束后，你有足够的时间；
4.其他理由。
提示词：组委会the Organizing Committee for 2025 World Games
高考the College Entrance Examination
2025年世界运动会 2025 World Games
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
Learning from the Organizing Committee for 2025 World Games that they need volunteers from all over the world, I, Li Hua, a Senior Three student from China, am interested in becoming one of them.
First and foremost, I am so keen on sports, especially table tennis. Besides, I am an expert in English, and I have been learning it for 8 years. Last but not least, I will have enough time to serve as a volunteer after taking the College Entrance Examination in June. People from different countries are welcome, so I’m eager to join in the activity. Only when I am accepted as a volunteer can I tell them the lives of China and learn about different cultures and customs of their countries.
I would appreciate it if I receive your reply soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分) 注意：
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。
Kris and Robin are sisters who grew up in Wisconsin. They work together and serve together.
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck with strong force across Florence, bringing fierce winds and record-breaking rainfall. The city was destroyed by the storm’s intensity, leading to widespread damage and flooding. Emergency services worked tirelessly to rescue those trapped by the rising floodwaters, while power failure left entire neighborhoods in darkness.
In the face of such misfortune, both of Kris and Robin felt depressed and helpless, yet eager to assist. Upon discovering Convoy of Hope’s volunteer program, they didn’t hesitate to sign up. Soon after, they were invited to training, marking the start of their mission to serve together in this fighting.
However, their initial response to the arrangement was filled with anxiety for Kris. “I am kind of nervous before heading out. I wonder if I could remember my training ” said Kris Logemann, her voice with uncertainty. “Don’t worry! You see the staff do such a great job. They are incredibly supportive to us and will provide guidance and reassure every step of the way.” Robin comforted. She also added, “I am right there for you, too, Kris, we are in it together, and we’ll make it just like before.”
Robin Melcher remembered the first few rescues she and her sister went on. “We were helping a woman who had just lost her husband,” said Kris. “We were taking things out of her house, but also holding her hand and loving her. The ability to do that... it’s just really cool.” “Obviously we love it because we come back,” added Kris.
Full of power, Kris and Robin put their whole hearts into the training. During the Convoy of Hope’s detailed training program, they learned about disaster response, safety procedures, and psychological first aid. Through hands-on practice and team-building exercise, they prepared physically and mentally for the tasks ahead. As Kris and Robin continued their volunteer work, they were faced with one of their most heart-struck and unforgettable challenges.
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。
Word came that a school had been severely affected by flooding, with numerous students trapped.
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After the rescue, the story of the sisters’ heroic efforts was reported.
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【答案】范文
Word came that a school had been severely affected by flooding, with numerous students trapped. Arriving at school, the scene was chaotic and they could hear the frightened screams of the students. Kris’s heart raced with nerves, but Robin reminded her to breathe and focus on the task on hand. Kris and Robin, along with rescue teams equipped with life jackets and ropes, were lowered into the flooding building. Kris did her best to calm them while Robin withdrew them to the safety of the waiting boat. As the last student was rescued, the sisters felt relief and gratitude, holding each other close.
After the rescue, the story of the sisters’ heroic efforts was reported. Being praised, they felt happy and proud. Robin expressed the volunteering work was not only a step of giving, but also something to bring hope when it seems like such a hopeless situation. Kris added she broke through herself and that their joint passion for volunteering strengthened a profound bond between them. More importantly, they recommended volunteering for anyone who wants to be “the hands and feet” in disaster response.