2024-2025学年福建省三明第一中学高三上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案）

三明一中2024-2025学年上学期半期考
高三英语试题
(本考卷共12页，试卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟)
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2. 作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑; 写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上; 如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案; 不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁; 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. What will the man do this afternoon
A. Go to the park. B. Meet his uncle. C. Go to London.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a clothing shop. B. At a travel agency. C. At home.
3. Why is there no food left in the fridge
A. Tom ate everything.
B. Mary took all the food away.
C. Tom gave the food to friends.
4. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Go by bus. B. Give up the interview. C. Take a different train.
5. How do the cat and the dog get along
A. They communicate well.
B. They hardly care about each other.
C They usually fight against each other.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The change in lifestyle.
B. A surprising programme.
C. Working hours in the future.
7. What is the man’s attitude towards doing all the shopping online
A. Unconcerned. B. Doubtful. C. Favourable.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the woman
A. A librarian. B. A saleswoman. C. A driver.
9. What is required to borrow a book
A. A deposit (押金). B. A day pass. C. Any identification.
10. What does the woman mean finally
A. She will break the rules.
B. She can’t make an exception.
C. She failed to understand the man.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. At what time should Bus 35 leave the stop as usual
A.4:45. B.4:35. C.4:55.
12. How did the woman get home
A. By taxi. B. By car. C. On foot.
13. What does the man suggest doing
A. Reading the newspaper.
B. Writing to local officials.
C. Avoiding public transportation.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Host and interviewee.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Employer and employee.
15. Where did the man return from recently
A. Australia. B. England. C. America.
16. What may the woman think of red meat
A. Delicious. B. Terrible. C. Healthy.
17. What did the pie the man cooked for his daughter contain
A. Potatoes. B. Steak. C. Chicken.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. How long will the speaker host the conference
A. For two days.
B. For four days.
C. For twelve days.
19. When will the air conditioning return to normal
A. In the evening.
B. At breakfast time.
C. Before lunchtime.
20. What can be learned from the talk
A. Some of the sessions are canceled.
B. The speaker apologizes for the low temperature.
C. The General Manager often makes a long welcome speech.
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
Study Abroad With Harvard Faculty (教员) Around the World
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The programs, from four to eight weeks in length, provide a range of academic experiences and opportunities, from focused foreign language and culture courses to immersive (沉浸式) study of location-specific topics in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. We accept applications from registered college students at any accredited university.
Our office hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9:00 am — 5:00 pm. Interested in learning more about our programs Please email us at Summer Abroad@ Summer. Harvard. edu.
How to Apply to Study Abroad Next Summer
Applications to Study Abroad through Harvard Summer School in Summer 2025 open on December 6, 2024. In order to be considered for Harvard Study Abroad, all applications must be received by January 25, 2025.
To apply for a program, you must:
●Be at least 18 years old.
●Have completed at least one year of college or be a first-year student.
●Be in good academic standing.
You may apply for no more than two programs. If applying for two programs, you will be asked to rank your two applications in order of preference. Any applications submitted in excess (超过) of the maximum of two will be automatically withdrawn.
On December 6, a link to the application for your desired program will be available on the program’s Web page.
1. How long do the programs last at most
A. Four weeks. B. Six weeks. C. Seven weeks. D. Eight weeks.
2. Under what condition are applicants’ applications useless
A. The applicants choose four programs to apply for.
B. The applicants send their applications on Monday.
C. The applicants have no experience of immersive study.
D. The applicants apply for the programs on December 8, 2024.
3. What is probably this text
A. A report. B. An advertisement.
C. An academic notice. D. A university introduction.
B
Sanding on the shore of a lake, I can’t help but marvel at the tens or hundreds of thousands of small rocks that surround my boots. They were all created from hard surfaces, their edges softening over time.
And I wonder, can we learn from a pile of rocks
Even the tallest mountains have worn down; none are as tall as they were 1,000 years ago. And much like a rock. I’ve found my attitude has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun.
Once I too was a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. Today, after decades of the waters of life coursing over me, my edges are softer and more understanding. I’m less likely to judge and more interested in learning how we can exist together.
But I’m not a rock. I’m a human-being filled with all the drama built into my DNA.
Two years ago, while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask a guy to leave for not falling in line with the rules. Not forceful and net rude. On the door read a sign: “Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don’t like it either, but let’s all do what we can.” But the guy tried to argue about the note.
I sat watching. understanding both sides. I’ve been this guy before, using my youthful edges to chip away at the world. What I lost, however, was the ability to grow by looking through others’ eyes, and thus the possibility of finding content and success.
You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to adjust and make room for others; the latter never give an inch to accommodate others. Time, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us by washing away our resistance to seeing the world from another’s point of view.
I placed a rounded stone into my pocket. Mother Nature is holding class again.
4. What does the author compare the rocks to
A. People with varied personalities.
B. DNA unique to each person.
C. Challenges that we come across.
D. Our abilities that grows with time.
5 What caused the argument in the restaurant
A. Lack of clarity in the sign.
B. The owner’s inappropriate attitude.
C. Demanding restaurant requests.
D. The guy’s failing to obey the rules.
6. Which best describes the author’s attitude toward the world when he was young
A Respectful. B. Aggressive. C. Ambiguous. D. Tolerant.
7. What does the author try to convey through this text
A. We should adjust ourselves to new conditions.
B. Be brave when in the face of difficulties in life.
C. It’s necessary to obey the rules in public spaces.
D. Being open and understanding brings satisfaction.
C
A new study has found that a person’s face tends to evolve to suit their name. The researchers sought to determine how parents choose baby names. Do they pick a name that fits the baby’s appearance Or does the person’s face change over time to match the name they were given
In the study, children and adults were asked to match faces to names. The findings revealed that both the children and the adults correctly matched adult faces to their corresponding names, significantly above the chance level. However, when it came to children’s faces and names, the participants were unable to make accurate associations.
In another part of the study, a machine learning system was fed a large database of human face images. The computer recognized patterns in the faces of adults and found that those with the same name had more similar facial features. These faces were more alike than those of adults with different names. However, no significant similarity was found among children with the same name compared to those with different names.
The researchers concluded that the similarity between a person’s face and their name results from a self-fulfilling(自我应验的)prediction. The facial appearance changes over a long period of time to align with social stereotypes(刻板印象)associated with the name. Stereotypes can develop in various ways, such as when a name is linked to a celebrity or a cultural figure. For example, individuals named “Rose” might be regarded as more attractive or gentle, leading them to adopt softer facial expressions over time.
Dr. Yonat Zwebner from Reichman University says, “Our research highlights the broader importance of this surprising effect-the intense influence of social expectations. We have demonstrated that social constructs, or structuring, do exist-something that until now has been almost impossible to test experimentally.
“Social structuring is so strong that it can affect a person’s appearance. These findings may imply the extent to which other personal factors that are even more significant than names, such as gender or cultural background, may shape who people grow up to be.” Dr. Yonat added.
8. What did the researchers focus on
A. A name-appearance link. B. Reasons for face changes.
C. A name-selection process. D. Benefits of name matching.
9. What did the machine learning system suggest
A. Grown-ups generally look alike.
B. Adults’ names tend to lack diversity.
C. Names may affect certain face features over time.
D. Machine testing is more reliable than human testing.
10 What does the underlined phrase “align with” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Depart from. B. Depend on. C. Result in. D. Correspond to.
11. What does Dr. Yonat’s comment stress
A. The importance of facial appearance. B. The impact of social factors on identity.
C. The concern of choosing proper names. D. The difficulty of testing social structuring.
D
Switching food and drink purchases to very similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by more than a quarter (26%), according to a new Australian study from The George Institute published in Nature Food. Making bigger changes — like swapping a frozen meat lasagne (宽面条) for the vegetarian option — could push the reduction to as much as 71%.
Lead author Dr Allison Gaines said, “Dietary habits need to change significantly if we are to meet global emissions targets, particularly in high-income countries like Australia, the UK, and the US.” But while consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the food system, they lack reliable information to identify the more environmentally friendly options.
Researchers calculated the projected emissions of annual grocery purchases from 7,000 Australian households in The George Institute’s FoodSwitch database and global environmental impact databasets. More than 22,000 products were assigned to major, minor and sub-categories of foods (e. g. ‘bread and bakery’, ‘bread’ and ‘white bread’, respectively) to quantify emissions saved by switching both within and between groups. Making switches within the same sub-categories of foods could lead to emission reductions of 26% in Australia, equivalent to taking over 1.9 million cars off the road. Switches within minor categories of foods could lead to even bigger emission reductions of 71%.
The results of the study show the potential to significantly reduce our environmental impact by switching like-for-like products. “It showed that you can switch to lower emissions products while still enjoying nutritious foods,” Dr Gaines added.
A free app, called ecoSwitch, has been developed currently available in Australia, based on this research. Shoppers can use their device to scan a product barcode and check its ‘Planetary Health Rating’, a measure of its emissions shown as a score between half a star (high emissions) to five stars (low emissions).
“While ecoSwitch is a much-needed first step in providing environmental transparency (透明度) for grocery shoppers, the vision is for compulsive display of a single, standardised sustainability rating system on all supermarket products,” concluded pro f Neal, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Imperial College London.
12. What’s the function of paragraph 2
A. To set the stage for further explanation.
B. To summarize the previous paragraph.
C. To give supporting details for the writer’s argument.
D. To make a comparison between different countries.
13. Why do researchers make a detailed classification for products
A. To set up a comprehensive database.
B. To figure out the detailed food categories.
C. To measure emissions reduced by switching food.
D. To ensure less air pollution caused by food options.
14. What do we know about ecoSwitch
A. It is popular in high- income countries.
B. It checks the emissions of star products.
C. It is a measurement system for a supermarket.
D. It ensures wiser choices for food purchase.
15. What’s the best title of the text
A. EcoSwitch—a Reminder of Food Safety
B. Dietary habits—a Factor of Physical Health
C. Food swaps—a Way of Environmental Sustainability
D. Greenhouse gas emissions—a Cause of Environmental Crisis
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。
Olympic medals are among the most respected honors in the sporting world, symbolizing not only athletic victory, but also the rich history, fine craftsmanship, and longstanding traditions of the Games. ____16____ Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special
Originally, Olympic winners in 776 BCE were honored with olive wreaths (橄榄花环) rather than medals. The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games. However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912. ____17____ As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design.
Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six-gram gold plating for appearance. ____18____ They contain at least 92.5% pure silver, and bronze medals consist of 95% copper and 5% zinc (锌). This mixture ensures the medals’ longevity and makes them cheaper. An Olympic gold medal may be worth over 500, but its value to athletes goes beyond its financial worth.
____19____ For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation.
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the medals are particularly distinctive. Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other. ____20____ As Thierry Reboul, creative director of Paris 2024, stated, “These medals offer athletes a physical piece of Paris to take home.”
A. Pure gold is soft and easily damaged.
B. When were these medals first introduced
C. Who is responsible for designing the medals
D. Silver medals, by contrast, live up to their names.
E. With these symbols, they honor the history of the Olympics.
F. Unique to this year, the medals use metal from the Eiffel Tower.
G. The design of medals reflects the host city’s distinct style and values.
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)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I often helped at Grandma’s restaurant on weekends. This Saturday morning, when I was in the alley behind the restaurant, I noticed something ____21____. Our dustbins had been knocked over! How could those have fallen I wondered as I quickly cleaned up the mess, and then headed into the restaurant to help with the ___22___ rush.
Early the next morning, when I sat up and looked out of my window, I spotted the dustbins — ____23____ over yet again! Soon, it started to rain. That was when I noticed two yellow eyes staring back at me. ____24____ from the dustbin was a little gray cat. I jumped out of bed and ____25____ down to the alley.
“So you’re the one that knocked over the dustbin!” I said, finally ____26____. I watched as the kitty ____27____ at a container, trying to get the ____28____ shrimp dumplings inside. With the rain ____29____, the poor kitty was too scared to come out of his new hiding spot. Luckily, I had an idea. I approached the cat with a shrimp dumpling and the cat cheered up. Then, I ____30____ made my way to the garage, where I had placed a blanket on the floor. ____31____, attracted by the scent of food, the kitty followed me inside, ____32____ to be out of the rain.
It wasn’t long before Grandma appeared in the doorway, a bit surprised. “Grandma, meet my new friend. He loves the smell of your ____33____,” I said. Grandma chuckled. “Well, it looks like I’ll need to ____34____ our menu to include some cat-friendly dim-sum options.”
“If you do, I think we know who will be first waiting in line every morning!” I said. The cat affectionately rubbed against my leg, as if agreeing with the ____35____.
21. A. fascinating B. strange C. amusing D. scary
22. A. breakfast B. traffic C. shopping D. weekday
23. A. tipped B. rolled C. leant D. ran
24. A. Escaping B. Hiding C. Recovering D. Emerging
25. A. wandered B. raced C. jogged D. marched
26. A. admitting B. understanding C. reflecting D. wondering
27. A. grabbed B. glanced C. sneezed D. pointed
28. A. well-done B. eye-catching C. half-eaten D. under-cooked
29. A. showing up B. letting up C. easing up D. picking up
30. A. suddenly B. eagerly C. gradually D. slowly
31. A. Sure enough B. Strange to say C. Worse still D. Out of the blue
32. A. hesitant B. unwilling C. happy D. proud
33. A. dustbin B. blanket C. garage D. cooking
34. A. search B. expand C. check D. limit
35. A. suggestion B. request C. idea D. invitation
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分 语言运用
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。
A new trend has popped up in China. With many young people ___36___ (abandon) brand names, they create handbags out of reusable grocery bags and other materials.
One example is the “Shenzhen bag”, ___37___ includes canvas (帆布) bags, paper bags, milk tea packages and so on. This kind of handbag is also quite common in big cities ___38___ Beijing and Shanghai. Skillfully ___39___(design), the bags can be carried on the shoulder or the back. They are suitable for both men and women and ___40___(difference) age groups.
This emerging trend reveals a new attitude to ___41___(consume) as young people in China begin to seek a simple and shared life. Consumers no longer ___42___ (blind) seek brand names as a status symbol, ___43___ advocate a simple and low- carbon lifestyle. Consumers today are becoming more mature. “What I buy is what I really need” has become mainstream. Price- conscious Chinese consumers have also begun to place greater emphasis on their inner selves and make sure ___44___ money they save is used on self- improvement.
The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for food brands as handbags ____45____(result) in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the “Shenzhen bag” also benefits paper bag manufacturers.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是某中学的高三学生李华，前几日，你邀请美国留学生Jack下周五去郊野公园欣赏露天音乐会。但由于路途遥远、交通不便的原因，Jack犹豫不决，请你写封邮件说服他一起去。邮件内容包括：
1. 提出解决问题的办法；
2. 陈述去听音乐会的好处。
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 Jack,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
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。
Though traveling is not a big deal for me today, before my trip to the mountains, I used to be a homebody. I had friends to hang out with, several hobbies, and I felt completely comfortable spending weeks or even months in my hometown — or sometimes even on my block — without going anywhere. All my demands of novelty were satisfied by the Discovery and National Geographic channels, and I seriously thought there was no difference between seeing something on the TV and with one’s own eyes.
The situation changed when one day David, my best friend who always has a couple of colorful bugs in his head (or, in other words, was always carrying out several crazy plans at once), walked into my room and declared his disgust (厌恶) for civilization. I will not describe how he managed to persuade me to join him on his journey to the Rocky Mountains; all I will say is that we departed in five days. This was my first time in the mountains, so I was turning my head in all directions. Unfortunately, the weather was foggy most of the time, and the higher we got into the mountains, the worse the visibility was.
Even despite this fact, I still enjoyed the hike — I felt like I was Bear Grylls, whose show I used to watch with excitement: in the wild, with food and water in my backpack, carrying a flashlight and a knife. On the first day, we were making our way along the foothills; but the next day, we started to climb on one of the peaks. Though it was not that steep and high, I was still excited. I regularly hastened, and because of that, I ran out of energy long before we got to the top; David, on the other hand, was more well-paced.
When we finally got to the top, nothing had changed. The same fog was covering the surroundings, and even though I was filled with positive emotions, I felt disappointed, because I counted on seeing the view from above and perhaps being able to take some photos.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
We spent a couple of hours on the top, and decided to turn back.
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Seeing all this scenery with my own eyes was truly an eye-opening experience for me.
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听力答案：1-5 BCBCB 6-10 BBACB 11-15 ACBAB 16-20 BAACA
1
答案
(本考卷共12页，试卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟)
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2. 作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑; 写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上; 如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案; 不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁; 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. What will the man do this afternoon
A. Go to the park. B. Meet his uncle. C. Go to London.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a clothing shop. B. At a travel agency. C. At home.
3. Why is there no food left in the fridge
A. Tom ate everything.
B. Mary took all the food away.
C. Tom gave the food to friends.
4 What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Go by bus. B. Give up the interview. C. Take a different train.
5. How do the cat and the dog get along
A. They communicate well.
B. They hardly care about each other.
C. They usually fight against each other.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The change in lifestyle.
B. A surprising programme.
C. Working hours in the future.
7. What is the man’s attitude towards doing all the shopping online
A. Unconcerned. B. Doubtful. C. Favourable.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the woman
A. A librarian. B. A saleswoman. C. A driver.
9. What is required to borrow a book
A. A deposit (押金). B. A day pass. C. Any identification.
10. What does the woman mean finally
A. She will break the rules.
B. She can’t make an exception.
C. She failed to understand the man.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. At what time should Bus 35 leave the stop as usual
A.4:45. B.4:35. C.4:55.
12. How did the woman get home
A. By taxi. B. By car. C. On foot.
13. What does the man suggest doing
A. Reading the newspaper.
B. Writing to local officials.
C. Avoiding public transportation.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Host and interviewee.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Employer and employee.
15. Where did the man return from recently
A. Australia. B. England. C. America.
16. What may the woman think of red meat
A. Delicious. B. Terrible. C. Healthy.
17. What did the pie the man cooked for his daughter contain
A. Potatoes. B. Steak. C. Chicken.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. How long will the speaker host the conference
A. For two days.
B. For four days.
C. For twelve days.
19. When will the air conditioning return to normal
A. In the evening.
B. At breakfast time.
C. Before lunchtime.
20. What can be learned from the talk
A. Some of the sessions are canceled.
B. The speaker apologizes for the low temperature.
C. The General Manager often makes a long welcome speech.
听力答案 略
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
Study Abroad With Harvard Faculty (教员) Around the World
Expect a true Harvard experience next summer During a Harvard Summer School Study Abroad program, you will engage your intellectual curiosity with Harvard faculty, build a new network of friends and expand your understanding of the world.
The programs, from four to eight weeks in length, provide a range of academic experiences and opportunities, from focused foreign language and culture courses to immersive (沉浸式) study of location-specific topics in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. We accept applications from registered college students at any accredited university.
Our office hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am — 5:00 pm. Interested in learning more about our programs Please email us at Summer Abroad@ Summer. Harvard. edu.
How to Apply to Study Abroad Next Summer
Applications to Study Abroad through Harvard Summer School in Summer 2025 open on December 6, 2024. In order to be considered for Harvard Study Abroad, all applications must be received by January 25, 2025.
To apply for a program, you must:
●Be at least 18 years old.
●Have completed at least one year of college or be a first-year student.
●Be in good academic standing.
You may apply for no more than two programs. If applying for two programs, you will be asked to rank your two applications in order of preference. Any applications submitted in excess (超过) of the maximum of two will be automatically withdrawn.
On December 6, a link to the application for your desired program will be available on the program’s Web page.
1. How long do the programs last at most
A. Four weeks. B. Six weeks. C. Seven weeks. D. Eight weeks.
2. Under what condition are applicants’ applications useless
A. The applicants choose four programs to apply for.
B. The applicants send their applications on Monday.
C. The applicants have no experience of immersive study.
D. The applicants apply for the programs on December 8, 2024.
3. What is probably this text
A. A report. B. An advertisement.
C. An academic notice. D. A university introduction.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
B
Sanding on the shore of a lake, I can’t help but marvel at the tens or hundreds of thousands of small rocks that surround my boots. They were all created from hard surfaces, their edges softening over time.
And I wonder, can we learn from a pile of rocks
Even the tallest mountains have worn down; none are as tall as they were 1,000 years ago. And much like a rock. I’ve found my attitude has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun.
Once I too was a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. Today, after decades of the waters of life coursing over me, my edges are softer and more understanding. I’m less likely to judge and more interested in learning how we can exist together.
But I’m not a rock. I’m a human-being filled with all the drama built into my DNA.
Two years ago while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask a guy to leave for not falling in line with the rules. Not forceful and net rude. On the door read a sign: “Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don’t like it either, but let’s all do what we can.” But the guy tried to argue about the note.
I sat watching. understanding both sides. I’ve been this guy before, using my youthful edges to chip away at the world. What I lost, however, was the ability to grow by looking through others’ eyes, and thus the possibility of finding content and success.
You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to adjust and make room for others; the latter never give an inch to accommodate others. Time, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us by washing away our resistance to seeing the world from another’s point of view.
I placed a rounded stone into my pocket. Mother Nature is holding class again.
4. What does the author compare the rocks to
A. People with varied personalities.
B. DNA unique to each person.
C. Challenges that we come across.
D. Our abilities that grows with time.
5. What caused the argument in the restaurant
A. Lack of clarity in the sign.
B. The owner’s inappropriate attitude.
C Demanding restaurant requests.
D. The guy’s failing to obey the rules.
6. Which best describes the author’s attitude toward the world when he was young
A. Respectful. B. Aggressive. C. Ambiguous. D. Tolerant.
7. What does the author try to convey through this text
A. We should adjust ourselves to new conditions.
B. Be brave when in the face of difficulties in life.
C. It’s necessary to obey the rules in public spaces.
D. Being open and understanding brings satisfaction.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D
C
A new study has found that a person’s face tends to evolve to suit their name. The researchers sought to determine how parents choose baby names. Do they pick a name that fits the baby’s appearance Or does the person’s face change over time to match the name they were given
In the study, children and adults were asked to match faces to names. The findings revealed that both the children and the adults correctly matched adult faces to their corresponding names, significantly above the chance level. However, when it came to children’s faces and names, the participants were unable to make accurate associations.
In another part of the study, a machine learning system was fed a large database of human face images. The computer recognized patterns in the faces of adults and found that those with the same name had more similar facial features. These faces were more alike than those of adults with different names. However, no significant similarity was found among children with the same name compared to those with different names.
The researchers concluded that the similarity between a person’s face and their name results from a self-fulfilling(自我应验的)prediction. The facial appearance changes over a long period of time to align with social stereotypes(刻板印象)associated with the name. Stereotypes can develop in various ways, such as when a name is linked to a celebrity or a cultural figure. For example, individuals named “Rose” might be regarded as more attractive or gentle, leading them to adopt softer facial expressions over time.
Dr. Yonat Zwebner from Reichman University says, “Our research highlights the broader importance of this surprising effect-the intense influence of social expectations. We have demonstrated that social constructs, or structuring, do exist-something that until now has been almost impossible to test experimentally.
“Social structuring is so strong that it can affect a person’s appearance. These findings may imply the extent to which other personal factors that are even more significant than names, such as gender or cultural background, may shape who people grow up to be.” Dr. Yonat added.
8. What did the researchers focus on
A. A name-appearance link. B. Reasons for face changes.
C. A name-selection process. D. Benefits of name matching.
9. What did the machine learning system suggest
A. Grown-ups generally look alike.
B. Adults’ names tend to lack diversity.
C. Names may affect certain face features over time.
D. Machine testing is more reliable than human testing.
10 What does the underlined phrase “align with” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Depart from. B. Depend on. C. Result in. D. Correspond to.
11. What does Dr. Yonat’s comment stress
A. The importance of facial appearance. B. The impact of social factors on identity.
C. The concern of choosing proper names. D. The difficulty of testing social structuring.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B
D
Switching food and drink purchases to very similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by more than a quarter (26%), according to a new Australian study from The George Institute published in Nature Food. Making bigger changes — like swapping a frozen meat lasagne (宽面条) for the vegetarian option — could push the reduction to as much as 71%.
Lead author Dr Allison Gaines said, “Dietary habits need to change significantly if we are to meet global emissions targets, particularly in high-income countries like Australia, the UK, and the US.” But while consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the food system, they lack reliable information to identify the more environmentally friendly options.
Researchers calculated the projected emissions of annual grocery purchases from 7,000 Australian households in The George Institute’s FoodSwitch database and global environmental impact databasets. More than 22,000 products were assigned to major, minor and sub-categories of foods (e. g. ‘bread and bakery’, ‘bread’ and ‘white bread’, respectively) to quantify emissions saved by switching both within and between groups. Making switches within the same sub-categories of foods could lead to emission reductions of 26% in Australia, equivalent to taking over 1.9 million cars off the road. Switches within minor categories of foods could lead to even bigger emission reductions of 71%.
The results of the study show the potential to significantly reduce our environmental impact by switching like-for-like products. “It showed that you can switch to lower emissions products while still enjoying nutritious foods,” Dr Gaines added.
A free app, called ecoSwitch, has been developed currently available in Australia, based on this research. Shoppers can use their device to scan a product barcode and check its ‘Planetary Health Rating’, a measure of its emissions shown as a score between half a star (high emissions) to five stars (low emissions).
“While ecoSwitch is a much-needed first step in providing environmental transparency (透明度) for grocery shoppers, the vision is for compulsive display of a single, standardised sustainability rating system on all supermarket products,” concluded pro f Neal, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Imperial College London.
12. What’s the function of paragraph 2
A. To set the stage for further explanation.
B. To summarize the previous paragraph.
C. To give supporting details for the writer’s argument.
D. To make a comparison between different countries.
13. Why do researchers make a detailed classification for products
A. To set up a comprehensive database.
B. To figure out the detailed food categories.
C. To measure emissions reduced by switching food.
D. To ensure less air pollution caused by food options.
14. What do we know about ecoSwitch
A. It is popular in high- income countries.
B. It checks the emissions of star products.
C. It is a measurement system for a supermarket.
D. It ensures wiser choices for food purchase.
15. What’s the best title of the text
A. EcoSwitch—a Reminder of Food Safety
B. Dietary habits—a Factor of Physical Health
C. Food swaps—a Way of Environmental Sustainability
D. Greenhouse gas emissions—a Cause of Environmental Crisis
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C
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。
Olympic medals are among the most respected honors in the sporting world, symbolizing not only athletic victory, but also the rich history, fine craftsmanship, and longstanding traditions of the Games. ____16____ Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special
Originally, Olympic winners in 776 BCE were honored with olive wreaths (橄榄花环) rather than medals. The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games. However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912. ____17____ As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design.
Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six-gram gold plating for appearance. ____18____ They contain at least 92.5% pure silver, and bronze medals consist of 95% copper and 5% zinc (锌). This mixture ensures the medals’ longevity and makes them cheaper. An Olympic gold medal may be worth over 500, but its value to athletes goes beyond its financial worth.
____19____ For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation.
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the medals are particularly distinctive. Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other. ____20____ As Thierry Reboul, creative director of Paris 2024, stated, “These medals offer athletes a physical piece of Paris to take home.”
A. Pure gold is soft and easily damaged.
B. When were these medals first introduced
C. Who is responsible for designing the medals
D. Silver medals, by contrast, live up to their names.
E. With these symbols, they honor the history of the Olympics.
F. Unique to this year, the medals use metal from the Eiffel Tower.
G. The design of medals reflects the host city’s distinct style and values.
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. G 20. F
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)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I often helped at Grandma’s restaurant on weekends. This Saturday morning, when I was in the alley behind the restaurant, I noticed something ____21____. Our dustbins had been knocked over! How could those have fallen I wondered as I quickly cleaned up the mess, and then headed into the restaurant to help with the ___22___ rush.
Early the next morning, when I sat up and looked out of my window, I spotted the dustbins — ____23____ over yet again! Soon, it started to rain. That was when I noticed two yellow eyes staring back at me. ____24____ from the dustbin was a little gray cat. I jumped out of bed and ____25____ down to the alley.
“So you’re the one that knocked over the dustbin!” I said, finally ____26____. I watched as the kitty ____27____ at a container, trying to get the ____28____ shrimp dumplings inside. With the rain ____29____, the poor kitty was too scared to come out of his new hiding spot. Luckily, I had an idea. I approached the cat with a shrimp dumpling and the cat cheered up. Then, I ____30____ made my way to the garage, where I had placed a blanket on the floor. ____31____, attracted by the scent of food, the kitty followed me inside, ____32____ to be out of the rain.
It wasn’t long before Grandma appeared in the doorway, a bit surprised. “Grandma, meet my new friend. He loves the smell of your ____33____,” I said. Grandma chuckled. “Well, it looks like I’ll need to ____34____ our menu to include some cat-friendly dim-sum options.”
“If you do, I think we know who will be first waiting in line every morning!” I said. The cat affectionately rubbed against my leg, as if agreeing with the ____35____.
21. A. fascinating B. strange C. amusing D. scary
22. A. breakfast B. traffic C. shopping D. weekday
23. A. tipped B. rolled C. leant D. ran
24. A. Escaping B. Hiding C. Recovering D. Emerging
25. A. wandered B. raced C. jogged D. marched
26. A. admitting B. understanding C. reflecting D. wondering
27. A. grabbed B. glanced C. sneezed D. pointed
28. A. well-done B. eye-catching C. half-eaten D. under-cooked
29. A. showing up B. letting up C. easing up D. picking up
30. A. suddenly B. eagerly C. gradually D. slowly
31. A. Sure enough B. Strange to say C. Worse still D. Out of the blue
32. A. hesitant B. unwilling C. happy D. proud
33. A. dustbin B. blanket C. garage D. cooking
34. A. search B. expand C. check D. limit
35. A. suggestion B. request C. idea D. invitation
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分 语言运用
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。
A new trend has popped up in China. With many young people ___36___ (abandon) brand names, they create handbags out of reusable grocery bags and other materials.
One example is the “Shenzhen bag”, ___37___ includes canvas (帆布) bags, paper bags, milk tea packages and so on. This kind of handbag is also quite common in big cities ___38___ Beijing and Shanghai. Skillfully ___39___(design), the bags can be carried on the shoulder or the back. They are suitable for both men and women and ___40___(difference) age groups.
This emerging trend reveals a new attitude to ___41___(consume) as young people in China begin to seek a simple and shared life. Consumers no longer ___42___ (blind) seek brand names as a status symbol ___43___ advocate a simple and low- carbon lifestyle. Consumers today are becoming more mature. “What I buy is what I really need” has become mainstream. Price- conscious Chinese consumers have also begun to place greater emphasis on their inner selves and make sure ___44___ money they save is used on self- improvement.
The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for food brands as handbags ____45____(result) in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the “Shenzhen bag” also benefits paper bag manufacturers.
【答案】36. abandoning
37. which 38. like
39. designed
40. different
41. consumption
42. blindly
43. but 44. the
45. results
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是某中学的高三学生李华，前几日，你邀请美国留学生Jack下周五去郊野公园欣赏露天音乐会。但由于路途遥远、交通不便的原因，Jack犹豫不决，请你写封邮件说服他一起去。邮件内容包括：
1. 提出解决问题的办法；
2. 陈述去听音乐会的好处。
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 Jack,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jack,
I hope you’re doing well. Remember that I mentioned this tempting outdoor concert which will be held next Friday I haven’t received your confirmation email yet. Are you still worried about transportation issues I heard that other students who are going to the concert are organizing a group trip. We could join them and share the expense.
I really think that attending this concert will be a fantastic experience for us. We will have the pleasure of listening to wonderful music, meeting new friends and exploring this beautiful park. Moreover, I think we both need to take some time off from all the pressures we are experiencing now.
I hope that you’ll join me. Let’s make the most of our time in the great outdoors and have some fun!
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
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。
Though traveling is not a big deal for me today, before my trip to the mountains, I used to be a homebody. I had friends to hang out with, several hobbies, and I felt completely comfortable spending weeks or even months in my hometown — or sometimes even on my block — without going anywhere. All my demands of novelty were satisfied by the Discovery and National Geographic channels, and I seriously thought there was no difference between seeing something on the TV and with one’s own eyes.
The situation changed when one day David, my best friend who always has a couple of colorful bugs in his head (or, in other words, was always carrying out several crazy plans at once), walked into my room and declared his disgust (厌恶) for civilization. I will not describe how he managed to persuade me to join him on his journey to the Rocky Mountains; all I will say is that we departed in five days. This was my first time in the mountains, so I was turning my head in all directions. Unfortunately, the weather was foggy most of the time, and the higher we got into the mountains, the worse the visibility was.
Even despite this fact, I still enjoyed the hike — I felt like I was Bear Grylls, whose show I used to watch with excitement: in the wild, with food and water in my backpack, carrying a flashlight and a knife. On the first day, we were making our way along the foothills; but the next day, we started to climb on one of the peaks. Though it was not that steep and high, I was still excited. I regularly hastened, and because of that, I ran out of energy long before we got to the top; David, on the other hand, was more well-paced.
When we finally got to the top, nothing had changed. The same fog was covering the surroundings, and even though I was filled with positive emotions, I felt disappointed, because I counted on seeing the view from above and perhaps being able to take some photos.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
We spent a couple of hours on the top, and decided to turn back.
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Seeing all this scenery with my own eyes was truly an eye-opening experience for me.
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【答案】We spent a couple of hours on the top, and decided to turn back. As the fog began to lift slightly, we caught glimpses of the breathtaking landscape that had been hidden from us. The sight of the rugged terrain and the distant peaks, even partially obscured, was more than I could have imagined. The reality of the mountains was far more profound and awe-inspiring than any TV show could convey. It was a moment of realization that the world was much bigger and more magnificent than the confines of my hometown.
Seeing all this scenery with my own eyes was truly an eye-opening experience for me. It was a stark contrast to the comfort of my home and the familiarity of my daily routine. The fresh air, the sounds of nature, and the challenge of the climb all contributed to a sense of adventure and discovery that I had never felt before. It was then that I understood the difference between experiencing something through a screen and immersing oneself in it. The disappointment of the foggy view was replaced by the satisfaction of having stepped out of my comfort zone and into the unknown. This trip was not just a physical journey; it was a personal one that changed my perspective on life and the world around me.