2024—2025学年第一学期期中检测
高三英语
2024.11
注意事项
1．本试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
2．答题前，请务必将学校、姓名、准考证号填写在答题纸上。
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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．How does the man want to solve the problem
A．He has to move out.
B．They should get an extra bed.
C．The woman’s cousin should move out.
2．What is probably the man
A．A film producer. B．A writer. C．A singer.
3．When will the football match be live broadcast
A．12:00 p. m. tonight. B．8:00 a. m. tomorrow. C．6:00 p. m. tomorrow.
4．What are the speakers talking about
A．Diet food. B．Favorite salad. C．Various vegetables.
5．When is Susan’s birthday
A．December 3rd. B．December 10th. C．December 13th.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What musical instrument can the man’s sister play
A．The guitar. B．The piano. C．The violin.
7．What’s the woman’s attitude to musical instrument
A．She should have played it better.
B．She isn’t particularly skilled at it.
C．She will go on with her guitar lessons.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where does the man want to go
A．Australia. B．Singapore. C．New Zealand.
9．What time will Flight 212 take off
A．At 12:30 p. m. B．At 1:30 p. m. C．At 2:00 p. m.
10．Where will the man’s flight start from
A．Melbourne. B．Singapore. C．Auckland.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．When does the conversation take place
A．In the morning. B．At noon. C．In the afternoon.
12．What is the man’s present job
A．A computer operator. B．A typist. C．A salesman.
13．How does the woman feel about the man’s choice
A．She agrees with it. B．She feels confident. C．She is indifferent.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．Why does the woman come to the hotel
A．For business. B．For a visit. C．For pleasure.
15．What does the woman say about the hotel
A．It isn’t expensive. B．A queen once lived in it. C．There are special activities.
16．What does the man like best about the hotel
A．The pool. B．The service. C．The breakfast.
17．What can we know about the speakers
A．They are old friends.
B．They are both satisfied with the service.
C．They stayed in the hotel with families.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What does the See-P-Sea Company and the Centre Store have in common
A．They both need salespersons.
B．They both offer part-time jobs.
C．They both want 13 new employees.
19．Where is the office of BEYOND
A．At 299 Queen Road. B．At 15 Great Street. C．At Hills Donne Road.
20．Who could be an employee in EP Group
A．A person who likes travelling and majors in tourism.
B．A person who has experience in software-designing.
C．A person who is in desperate need of a part-time job.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
RIDING THE RAILS IN THE ROCKIES
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, its tidy carriages climb leisurely from multicultural Vancouver to the peak-ringed resort of Banff. The two-day route, following historic and hard-won train tracks, reveals supersized summits, pioneering settlements and forested valleys.
Getting there & around
Air Canada and British Airways offer direct flights to Vancouver from London. Westjet, Air Canada and British Airways have direct flights to Calgary, the nearest international airport to Banff. There are shuttle services from Banff to Calgary International Airport. Average flight time: 9 hours.
When to go
The Rocky Mountaineer runs from mid-April to mid-October, coinciding with the warmest months of the year in the region, which reach highs of 23℃. As well as the First Passage to the
West route, other options are Journey through the Clouds (Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops), Rainforest To Gold Rush (Vancouver to Jasper via Whistler) and Coastal Passage (between Seattle and Vancouver).
Where to stay
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.marriott.co.uk
Mount Royal Hotel (Banff). banffjaspercollection.com
How to do it
Rocky Mountaineer’s two-day First Passage to the West, from Vancouver to Banff, starts from 1,427 per person in GoldLeaf Service. This price covers two days on board the Rocky Mountaineer, some meals and one night in a hotel in Kamloops. Various safety precautions are in place, including pre-boarding health screening and daily disinfecting. Onboard filtration (过滤) systems circulate fresh air, and guidelines from the World Health Organization are followed.
21．What is the Rocky Mountaineer
A．A plane. B．A train. C．A ship. D．An athlete.
22．Which is the correct route for a traveler to reach the supersized summits from Britain
A．London→Vancouver→Calgary B．Calgary→Banff→London
C．Vancouver→London→Banff D．London→Calgary→Banff
23．What is included in the price of GoldLeaf Service
A．Gifts. B．Flight. C．Accommodation. D．Guide books.
B
Flowers, ocean waves, animals, totem (图腾): sitting in his northeast Beijing studio, Cai Honghao hammers on a piece of cow leather, bringing to life a new design. Cai, 41, is one of China’s few leather crafters.
He began crafting leather six years ago when he was the creative director of an advertising company. Fed up with the stress of his job, Cai declined to renew his contract last year. He is now devoted to leather crafting. “It’s great fun as I try new designs and make it more challenging.”
Each work undergoes many stages, from drawing pictures on paper to coloring the crafted leather. He does it all himself, but sometimes his wife helps. The back of the leather should be pasted on paper to prevent changing the shape, and then covered with tape to seal it during coloring. Cai also sprays water on the surface to make the leather easier to work. His 70-square-meter studio is filled with leather and tools. Pens are used to carve the outline of the pattern, while different machines create the shallow holes on the leather. The patterns become vivid under Cai’s hammers and shaping tools. For a bag or belt, he also sews pieces of leather together, and a work can take a week to several months, with the prices up to tens of thousands of yuan.
“It is an extremely complicated and time-consuming process,” he says. His shoulders can ache after bending over his worktop day and night. “But I enjoy it, and my family are keen on my art. Otherwise, they would not let me do this fulltime.” Cai hopes to realize the beauty of ancient Chinese paintings that are full of Chinese flavor. “Now my dream is realized,” he says. His next project is an exhibition of his work.
24．Why did Cai Honghao leave his job last year
A．He was forced by his contract. B．He was fond of advertising.
C．He was tired of the pressure. D．He was blamed by the director.
25．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us
A．The effectiveness of Cai’s skills. B．The efficiency of Cai’s machines.
C．The complexity of leather crafting. D．The diversity of rare leather works.
26．What can best describe his commitment to the shoulder-aching job
A．Do not put off until tomorrow what you love to do at this moment.
B．Do what you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
C．Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
D．If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t, change your attitude.
27．What is his family members’ attitude
A．Favorable. B．Doubtful. C．Indifferent. D．Unclear.
C
When the 2024 Summer Olympics kicked off in Paris, the city went for the wow factor, for the opening ceremony didn’t take place in a stadium but—bucking tradition—outside on the River Seine. Bathed in myth and memory, the Seine is the lifeblood of the city that sprang up on its banks. From its source in Burgundy, the Seine flows 483 miles to reach the sea at Le Havre, with the capital sitting nearly in the middle. The River’s layout within Paris has undergone changes over time, its course altered by constant floods, its branches and channels ultimately flowing into the snakelike riverbed we know today.
It was near the Seine’s banks at Bercy that evidence of the city’s first human settlement was discovered. The earliest fixed settlement was the Neolithic site at the Bercy archaeological dig from 1991 to 1992. “Situated on a branch, or canal, of the Seine, the village had been well preserved under layers of sediment (沉积物) left by floods,” says Sylvie Robin, a museum director.
The city’s beloved stone quays (码头) were built over the centuries for the city’s beautification. The quays also served to channel the river and attempt to constrain flooding. As the mighty river fueled industry and empire, dams, locks, bridges, and later factories forever altered its flowing patterns.
For millennia, life was lived on the river. The Seine’s banks were a gathering place for work and leisure. However, a different approach to urban planning in the 20th century began to separate the public from the river. In the 1960s, highways were constructed directly on the water’s edge. The quays even changed into parking lots. The tide turned in 2013 when the city government decided to pedestrianize the motorway on the Left Bank. Cyclists and walkers returned to the quays, enjoying new facilities such as climbing walls and floating gardens. A riverside park on the Right Bank’s motorway followed in 2016. The much boasted $1.5 billion Olympic Games river cleanup project is the peak of years of investment.
28．What does the underlined word “bucking” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Integrating. B．Resisting. C．Highlighting. D．Embracing.
29．What can we learn about the River Seine according to the text
A．The earliest settlements were unearthed along the Seine.
B．The River Seine, flowing through Paris, shaped the city.
C．Floods rarely affected the River Seine and its population.
D．The Olympics made the Seine a popular tourist attraction.
30．Why were the stone quays built along the River Seine
①To defend against attacks. ②To develop the transport.
③To control the floods. ④ To channel the river.
⑤To beautify the surroundings. ⑥To support the Olympics.
A．①②④ B．②③⑥ C．③④⑤ D．①⑤⑥
31．What does the last paragraph highlight
A．People used to have fun living along the Seine.
B．Urbanization has transformed life on the Seine.
C．Human activities harmed the Seine’s ecosystem.
D．The Paris government aims to energize the Seine.
D
Workers at a warehouse in New York, wear black motorized backpacks tied around their chests and thighs (大腿). The device, known as an exosuit, weighs 6.5 pounds and helps offload up to 40% of workers’ body weight as they lift bags of goods.
While exoskeletons haven’t taken off as their promoters hoped, Verve Motion, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup behind the exosuit, figures its lightweight soft design is the answer to helping warehouse workers avoid back injuries. “People targeting the problem earlier... saw Iron Man, and wanted to make it real,” Cofounder and CEO Ignacio Galiana told Forbes. “We wanted to make it practical.”
Back injuries are both common for warehouse workers and expensive for their employers, who must cover their insurance claims, which cost nearly $40,000 each, in addition to lost work days. Customers typically see the exosuit pay for themselves in the first half of the first year in use due to a 65% to 85% reduction in back injuries, Galiana said. Customers also typically see an improvement in productivity because workers aren’t exhausted at the end of their shifts. “It’s a safety tool that pays for itself,” he said.
A dozen years ago, Galiana came to Harvard and teamed up with Conor Walsh to work on the idea of a soft exosuit. The pair wanted to look at how the human body works and design high-tech devices to help them perform specific, difficult tasks better. The detailed picking-and-packing warehouse workers do—and that Verve is focused on—is among the most difficult jobs to automate. Verve’s approach of offloading weight is different from the others. The exosuit uses sensors to estimate what a worker is doing and applies force in concert with a worker’s own muscles. By using the high-tech backpack, workers can offload 40% of the weight, making a day’s work the equivalent of lifting, say, 30,000 pounds instead of 50,000. “That extra tens of thousands of pounds is where the injuries come.”
Verve plans to scale up operations in the U. S. with both new and existing customers. While its current product focuses on back injuries, it could eventually develop devices to guard against shoulder damage or knee troubles as well.
32．Why did Galiana mention Iron Man in the interview with Forbes
A．Iron Man inspires the designing of exosuits.
B．Iron Man urges workers to make light pack.
C．People long for exoskeletons like Iron Man.
D．People love sci-fi movies such as Iron Man.
33．What can we learn about Verve’s exosuit from paragraph 3
A．Workers get exhausted from wearing it. B．It can decrease workers’ back injuries.
C．It has low cost-effectiveness for users. D．Bosses cancel workers’ insurance for it.
34．How does Verve’s exosuit function
A．By cooperating with workers’ muscles to apply force.
B．By reducing 60% of the weight of goods workers lift.
C．By estimating a worker’s daily workload with sensors.
D．By determining the source of the extra 20,000 pounds.
35．What does Verve Motion focus on
A．Market expansion strategies. B．Injury prevention equipment.
C．Productivity boost programs. D．Picking-and-packing robots.
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。
Positive thinking is a powerful tool that can transform lives in profound ways. It’s the practice of focusing on the bright side of life and expecting positive outcomes. 36 It’s about choosing to see the potential for good in every situation.
37 It can improve your health by reducing stress and boosting your immune system. It can enhance your relationships by fostering a more optimistic and supportive environment. And it can increase your success by encouraging you to take action and persevere through challenges.
To cultivate a positive mindset, start by practicing gratitude. Each day, write down three things you’re grateful for. This simple act can shift your focus from what’s wrong to what’s right in your life. 38 This could mean seeking out uplifting books, podcasts, or spending time with positive people.
Another key aspect of positive thinking is self-compassion. Be kind to yourself when you make mistakes or face setbacks. Remember, everyone has bad days, and it’s okay not to be perfect. 39
Lastly, practice your power to recover quickly from difficulties. 40 When it does, remind yourself of your past successes and the strength you’ve shown in overcoming obstacles. Believe in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.
To sum up, positive thinking is a choice you make every day. By training your mind to see the good in every situation and to approach life with an attitude of hope and optimism, you open the door to a happier, healthier, and more successful life.
A．Therefore, choose to do positive things.
B．Next, surround yourself with positivity.
C．You’ll meet challenges and face adversity.
D．Life will inevitably throw challenges your way.
E．This mindset isn’t about ignoring the negatives.
F．The benefits of positive thinking cannot be underestimated.
G．Use these moments as opportunities for growth and learning.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My family was in a poor financial situation when I was young. In order to 41 the family, my parents were forced to 42 a variety of jobs, some of which required them to work nights. 43 , I spent a great deal of time at my grandparents’ home and became especially 44 to my grandmother, Markland Natalie.
45 living in the Arizona desert, my grandmother maintained a garden of herbs and vegetables. I would help harvest the food to make dishes from 46 found in one of her treasured cookbooks. I still remember the happy memories and life lessons taught to me by my grandmother, many of which took place in the 47 .
My grandmother used to try to tell me about 48 and how to be a good human being. She’d get all the ingredients for a stew (炖菜) and she’d look at it and she’d go, “Now see honey, this is how the 49 works: some people are cucumbers; some people are tomatoes. It would be a really 50 stew if you just put cucumbers in there. But if you 51 them with eggs or some pork, then you make this wonderful thing. And all these different people come together to make this wonderful thing called our world”.
Those happy memories and life lessons were 52 on my mind. My grandmother used to tell me the sky is black velvet and those twinkling stars are the 53 of those who have left the world. They watch over us and their light is a 54 reminder of their love and presence. So, every time I 55 at the sky, my grandmother is there.
41．A．promote B．provide C．support D．supply
42．A．take out B．take back C．take off D．take on
43．A．Additionally B．Consequently C．Previously D．Eventually
44．A．attached B．opposed C．addicted D．committed
45．A．Despite B．Beyond C．Besides D．Through
46．A．recipes B．instructions C．notes D．articles
47．A．garden B．kitchen C．yard D．balcony
48．A．tolerance B．confidence C．acceptance D．perseverance
49．A．union B．family C．world D．planet
50．A．disturbing B．boring C．disgusting D．confusing
51．A．mix B．cover C．fill D．lay
52．A．marked B．centered C．focused D．impressed
53．A．values B．minds C．morals D．souls
54．A．casual B．constant C．consistent D．conscious
55．A．look through B．look over C．look up D．look around
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。
China, a land of ancient traditions and modern wonders, offers 56 unique experience through its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Among the numerous destinations, China’s villages are becoming one of the 57 (essential) on the must-go list. These rural retreats are not only scenic, but also 58 (live) museums that preserve age-old customs, architecture, and ways of life.
One such village is Hongcun in Anhui Province, known for its ancient waterways and traditional Hui-style architecture. The village is a UNESCO World Heritage site, 59 (celebrate) for its well-preserved ancient buildings and the picturesque reflection of the houses in the village pond, which has inspired 60 (count) artists and photographers. In contrast, Dali Ancient Town in Yunnan Province offers an insight 61 the Bai ethnic culture. Visitors can explore the old town, visit the Three Pagodas, or take part in a traditional tea ceremony, experiencing the slow pace of life that 62 (remain) unchanged for centuries.
Village traveling in China is more than a tourist activity; it’s an opportunity to connect with the very way of life 63 is deeply rooted in nature and community. It’s a chance to appreciate the simple pleasures, learn about sustainable living practices, and gain a deeper understanding of 64 makes China truly unique. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or simply someone looking for a peaceful escape, China’s villages have something 65 (offer) everyone.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，学生会近期在校园里开办了无人售货超市（Unmanned Supermarket），请向英文校刊Campus Life栏目投稿分享购物体验。内容包括：
1．购物的过程和感受；
2．改进无人售货超市的建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Shopping at Our Unmanned Supermarket
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Every year, our swim team runs the Snack Bar at the pool ground to raise funds for covering the costs of swim competitions and equipment. However, during our first summer meeting last month, Coach Abby informed us that the Snack Bar would be closed for repairs until August.
Upon hearing the news, all the team members were worried that without a Snack Bar, we wouldn’t have funds, which meant, our swim team might have to be dismissed.
Supposing the worst, everyone was out of spirit. “Take it easy! I’ll figure it out. For now, boys, jump into the pool and get swimming!” said Coach Abby, gently comforting us. But none of us were swimming our best, and even though Coach Abby was smiling as usual, it was evident that she was concerned about the situation.
During the break, I proposed exploring alternative approaches for holding a fundraising event. My teammates erupted into a lively conversation. D. J. suggested a karaoke sing-along, while Tamara offered to bring starfish cookies for sale. Manny brought up the idea of games and prizes, while I thought we could run a drink stand.
After a heated discussion, it was decided that each of us would take turns to host the event throughout the week. Coach Abby heartily approved of our plan. My drink stand was scheduled for the last day of the event.
I was so thrilled about the upcoming event that I began my preparations a day ahead. When I was making the drinks, I noticed a very dark cloud outside the kitchen window. “Uh-oh! That’s not a rain cloud, is it ” I asked my mom, feeling a bit anxious. “Rain would be a disaster! It could ruin everything.”
“You know what they say,” she answered. “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.”
Then came the big day. Coach Abby helped me set up the drink stand and the teammates called out loudly to get everyone together at the pool ground. I hid a big box under the table and nobody knew what was inside. Everything was going smoothly as we wished.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Para 1: Unluckily, the clouds started to gather.
Para 2: After a while, Coach Abby made a cheerful announcement.
参考答案
听力
1—5 CCABC 6—10 CBCAB 11—15 BCACA 16—20 CBACB
阅读理解
21—23 BDC 24—27 CCBA 28—31 BBCD 32—35 ABAB
七选五
36—40 EFBGD
完型
41—55 CDBAA 46—50 ABCCB 51—55 ADDBC
语法填空
56．a 57．essentials 58．living 59．celebrated 60．countless
61．into 62．has remained/ remains 63．that 64．what 65．to offer
应用文写作范文
Shopping at Our Unmanned Supermarket
Recently, the Student Council has launched an unmanned supermarket to promote the concept of honest shopping.
The supermarket is well-stocked, offering a wide variety of products ranging from snacks to stationary. You can just pick your stuff, scan it and check out via campus card. The experience is so seamless and pleasant that it really fosters a sense of trust and responsibility within the student community.
Nevertheless, I do have a couple of suggestions. The store could provide more straightforward guidance for newcomers to find their way around. Furthermore, it would be helpful to adjust the store’s operating hours to accommodate varied schedules of the students.
读后续写范文
Unluckily, clouds started to gather. Before we knew it, the rain was pouring down, making it difficult for everyone to seek shelter near the pool. Upon seeing this, my eyes lit up and I pulled out the box hidden under the table, taking out the stuff prepared earlier. With two booth umbrellas opened and attached to the table, a cosy, dry area came into view. My teammates gathered around me, enthusiastically assisting me to sell the hot chocolate I made with precision, which brought warmth to all those attending the fundraiser. Laughter filled the air once more.
After a while, Coach Abby made a cheerful announcement. “Thanks, everyone! We made such an achievement with joint efforts for the fundraiser that we’ll be able to participate in the swim competition this summer!” The crowd erupted into thunderous applause and cheers. In that moment, I realized the importance of preparing for the worst and working together, especially when the unexpected happened. Today, with mother’s words echoing in my mind, I turned a rainy day into an unforgettable success. Soon, the clouds parted, and rays of sunlight broke through, casting a golden glow over the pool.
