四川省名校联盟2024-2025学年高三上学期12月联考英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

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四川省名校联盟高2022级12月联考
英语试卷
本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷共12页，答题卡共2页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共 95分）
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。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 will the speakers go to the airport
A．By taxi. B．By subway. C．By bus.
2．What does the man do to play the violin better
A．He has more practice.
B．He takes more lessons.
C．He has a violin of a better quality.
3．In which city did the woman stay for the longest time
A．Miami. B．New York. C．San Francisco.
4．Where was Luke last night
A．He was at home. B．He was at school. C．He was in a party.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The homeowner. B．The rent. C．The job.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why did Angelina quit her job
A．She had found a better job.
B．She was not likely to be promoted. C．She couldn’t get along with her colleagues.
7．How does Angelina sound in the end
A．Worried. B．Disappointed. C．Motivated.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is the man’s problem
A．He might get the flu. B．He isn’t good at cleaning. C．He doesn’t come back home on time.
9．What will the man do next
A．Return a book. B．Write a novel. C．Take some medicine.
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife. B．Doctor and patient. C．Roommates.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What kind of room does the man want
A．A double room. B．A single room. C．A suite.
12．How much will the man pay for the room in total
A．$1,200. B．$1,080. C．$1,000.
13．What is included in the room rate
A．A free ticket to the park.
B．Pick-up service at the airport.
C．A car ride through the park.
听第9段材料，回答第14至 16题。
14．What was Mrs. Hill doing right before the flood
A．She was driving to her office.
B．She was talking on the phone.
C．She was working at home.
15．What enabled Mrs. Hill to stay calm in the disaster
A．She was fully prepared B．The flood didn’t last long. C．Her husband was at her side.
16．What does the man probably do
A．A weatherman. B．A journalist. C．A rescue worker.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Enjoying a show. B．Introducing a festival. C．Hosting a competition.
18．What will the competitors do in the beginning
A．Gather at the stands. B．Prepare dishes. C．Mourn.
19．How much time will each participant have in total before being evaluated
A．40 minutes. B．30 minutes. C．10 minutes.
20．Who will receive some cash through the competition
A．The first-place winner. B．The second-place winner. C．The third-place winner.
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。
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1. Who might find Atomic Habits helpful
A. Tomas wanting to better hiking skills. B. Harley upset by his seriously ill mother.
C. John planning a family weekend getaway. D. Catherine eager to quit network addiction.
2. Which of the following can best describe Lonely Planet Switzerland
A. Useful and practical. B. Engaging and insightful.
C. Fictional and entertaining. D. Informative and academic.
3. What does the passage serve as
A. A notice. B. An advertisement. C. A guidance. D. An introduction.
B
I write this on a spring morning, in the van I have called home for two years now.
From one small window, I have a view of joggers pounding the sunny path by the Oxford Canal, and the other looks onto the busy railway line along which trains travel from Southampton Docks to Birmingham.
The woods where I’ve parked my van have grown up between them. This ancient van, a vehicle designed for freedom and the open road, has proved a stable solution for surviving the current housing crisis.
I became a travel writer after my studies ended, committing to brief “residencies” with museums and art centres — where temporary accommodation is often provided in exchange for producing new work about a community. Over the years that followed, living and working on location in the polar regions or Scandinavia or the Alps, not settling down for very long, meant wherever I landed was always “home”.
It takes a surprising amount of work to keep a tiny home in order: buying a used van online; ensuring the smooth running of a gas cooker and car batteries; fetching water and emptying the mobile toilet. I began to enjoy taking care of my immediate surroundings. Over the summer, I worked to turn wilderness into a wild garden, replacing weeds
with wild plants.
I made friends with the self-sufficient boaters living nearby, always ready to share knowledge on the low-carbon simplicity of life without electricity. I’ve learnt that comfort can be found away from the bright infrastructure of urban life: in watching the birds that nest in the tree and the foxes playing in the woods at dawn, in making a cup of coffee on a spring morning.
My step away from conventional housing has been a necessary act of personal economy, but the benefits include taking nothing for granted, and unexpected delight.
4. Why did the author choose to live in the van
A. To design vehicles. B. To get close to nature.
C. To become a travel writer. D. To ease personal financial pressure.
5. What does the author think of making a tiny home properly organized
A. Costly. B. Risky. C. Demanding. D. Boring.
6. What can we know about the local boaters
A. They live in harmony with animals. B. They may advocate living with less.
C. They are expert at interacting with people. D. They feel comfortable living in the mountain.
7. Which can best describe the author’s experience
A. Look before you leap. B. It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
C. He knows most who speaks least. D. Every disadvantage has its advantage.
C
Take care of your plants! They may “scream” if you treat them badly. Although this is an exaggeration, plants can make sounds when they are stressed, according to a recent paper published in Cell. “Plants interact with insects and other animals all the time, and many of these organisms use sound for communication, so it would be very suboptimal for plants not to use sound at all,” Lilach Hadany, co-author of the study, told Science Focus.
With this in mind, the research team started by recording plants’ sounds. They placed tobacco and tomato plants in soundproof boxes to shut off the noise in the environment. Several ultrasonic microphones were then put near the plants, which can record at frequencies between 20 and 250 kilohertz. The maximum frequency that a human adult’s ear can hear is about 16 kilohertz.
There were three groups of plants: One group wasn’t watered for five days, another group had the stems cut off and the last group was untouched. The microphones caught sounds at a frequency of 40 to 80 kilohertz from the first two groups. The sound, which was similar to the noise of popcorn popping when “translated” into a frequency humans
can hear, grew louder and louder during the five days of water stress. They then began to decline as the plants dried out. The researchers found that a stressed plant produced the popping sound around 30 to 50 times per hour, while the untouched group only produced around once per hour, according to the study.
The researchers haven’t yet discovered how the sounds are made. One theory is that they could be made during cavitation (气穴现象), which is a process of an air bubble in the plant collapsing under some kind of pressure. After the experiment, the team gathered the data on stressed plants and then made machine-learning software that could tell how plants “feel”. It could differentiate between unstressed plants, thirsty plants and cut plants, which can be useful for farmers in monitoring the conditions of their crops.
8. What does the underlined word “suboptimal” mean in the first paragraph
A. Unfavorable. B. Accessible. C. Reasonable. D. Doubtful.
9. What can we know from paragraph 3
A. Dried plants make louder sound.
B. Untouched plants won’t produce sound.
C. The more stressed plants cry with higher frequency.
D. Plants’ sound is similar to the noise of popcorn popping.
10. How did the researchers get the findings
A. Reference— modeling— conclusion. B. Reference— consulting— conclusion.
C. Assumption— analyzing— conclusion. D. Assumption— experimenting— conclusion.
11. What is the significance of the research
A. Relieving plants’ pressure. B. Regulating crops’ state.
C. Classifying plant species. D. Increasing crop production.
D
The human brain is a powerful natural computer that has evolved over tens of thousands of years. But what would you get if you combined this biological computer with a real one
Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington in the US have linked human brain-like tissues to an electronic chip, which can perform simple computer tasks. Their creation, named Brainoware, is part of a growing field called biological computing that might one day outperform current computers, according to Nature.
The brain-like tissues the researchers used, also known as brain organoids (类器官), weren’t part of a living person’s brain. They were “grown” from human stem cells, which are capable of producing different types of cells and forming body tissues.
It took two months for the stem cells to mature into an organoid. The researchers then placed one organoid onto an electronic chip with thousands of electrodes (电极). Although organoids are much simpler and smaller than an actual brain, they act similarly to human brains, such as responding to electrical signals, which is what our brain does all the time. These responses lead to changes in the brain, which fuel our ability to learn.
To test Brainoware, the researchers used it for voice recognition by training it with 240 Japanese recordings spoken by eight speakers. They found that the organoid reacted differently toward each voice. With an accuracy of 78 percent, it successfully identified the speakers by showing different neural activities. What’s special about Brainoware is that researchers can take advantage of the organoid’s complexity without understanding its cell networks, according to Daily Mail. In other words, scientists don’t need to know exactly how the organoid works in order to use it.
According to the researchers’ work published in December, combining organoids and electronic chips could increase the speed and efficiency of AI in the future. Also, such models can be used to study human brains, according to Nature. Using Brainoware to model and study neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’ s disease, is one example. It could also be used to test the effects of different treatments for such diseases. “That is where the promise is: using these to one day hopefully replace animal models of the brain,” Arti Ahluwalia, a researcher in Italy, told Nature.
12. What’s the function of the question in the first paragraph
A. To present an argument. B. To collect different answers.
C. To introduce the relevant topic. D. To add the background information.
13. What do we know about the organoids
A. They are part of biological computing.
B. They have the ability to produce various types of cells.
C. They need two months to fully develop from the stem cells.
D. They are similar to human brains but much simpler and larger.
14. What can Brainoware be applied to according to the research
A. Evaluation of treatment effect. B. Prevention of neurological diseases.
C. Research on human and animal brains. D. Improvement on artificial intelligence.
15. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Brainoware: From Mind to Machine
B. Electronic Chips: Biological Computing
C. The Human Brain: A Powerful Natural Computer
D. Brain Organoids: From Stem Cells to Smaller Brains
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
How to avoid falling sunk cost fallacies (缪论)
A sunk cost is an expense that cannot be recovered by additional spending or investment. The term “sunk cost fallacy” might not sound familiar, but you’ve likely fallen victim to it. Maybe you’ve continued watching a movie you didn’t like simply because you already bought a ticket. ___16___
Reflect on your emotions.
Making sound logical decisions requires self-reflection. Assess your feelings and goals and allow them to inform your actions. ___17___, the more likely you’ll make decisions with these factors in mind. The self-reflection process helps you understand your decision-making style and how you weigh your options.
___18___
It’s easy to get caught up in emotions in the present. Try to work around your current feelings by focusing on which decision will bring you the most value down the road. Making a pros and cons list for future decisions can help you uncover which choice will bring more value to your life.
Seek objective advice
Even when you follow the above steps to weigh a decision, you might need an outside opinion to help confirm you’ re not blinded by your own emotions. ___19___ Express your feelings and concerns, and ask them for honest feedback.
At the end of the day you’re still human. ___20___ Having sunk costs into a project doesn’t mean you have to go down with the ship. It’s how you debate your options and respond that matters.
A. The more aware you are
B. The more emotional you are
C. Confront your emotional attachment
D. Evaluate decisions based on future value
E. Here are some tips to prevent your own sunk cost fallacies
F. Try running your idea through a trusted family member or friend
G. Most people are likely to be influenced by sunk cost fallacies, and that’s OK
第三部分 语言知识运用（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was sitting beside Tim in my art class when Mr. Phoenix declared a new assignment. In groups, we were to make a poster. We got down the names of three classmates we ___21___ in our group. I was a top all-round student and Tim was one of the few sociably ___22___ classmates in the class. So we would deservedly be in the same group.
The next day, Mr. Phoenix started to call out names. When he ___23___ group three, Tim’s name was called together with the other three. ___24___, my name was included in group four: “Romulo, Palacios, Jones, Felipe.” I could feel the tears ___25___ in my eyes. How could I face being in that group — the boy ___26___ speaking English, the one girl always covered by odd-looking skirts, and the other girl often wearing worn-out clothes. They were considered misfits (不合群的人)!
I held back tears and expressed my ___27___. “I was supposed to be in group three with Tim.” Mr. Phoenix looked at me ___28___. “I know your expectation but I want you to have a go and ___29___ from it.” Reluctantly, I joined the group. At first, I found myself struggling to ___30___ them because of completely different interests.
By midweek, I felt myself ___31___ the company of them. Romulo ___32___ his love for soccer, Palacios showed me her ___33___ for art, and Jones introduced me to her interest in science. What’s more, our ___34___ perspectives on the assignment added a fresh dimension to our presentation. It dawned on me that being in a group with diverse individuals can be a ___35___ experience.
21. A. worried B. suspected C. desired D. disliked
22. A. well-conducted B. good-tempered C. big-headed D. absent-minded
23. A. judged B. announced C. interviewed D. instructed
24. A. Hopefully B. Sadly C. Luckily D. Interestingly
25. A. well B. drop C. stop D. rest
26. A. often B. hardly C. never D. frequently
27. A. discontent B. excuse C. tricks D. duties
28. A. secretly B. desperately C. gently D. coldly
29. A. escape B. suffer C. recover D. benefit
30. A. catch up with B. take care of C. make up for D. fit in with
31. A. refusing B. enjoying C. keeping D. avoiding
32. A. voiced B. hid C. quit D. forgot
33. A. confusion B. shift C. passion D. excuse
34. A. original B. confusing C. ordinary D. unique
35. A. complex B. terrible C. rewarding D. painful
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题 共55分）
第二节 （共10 小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On June 3, 1983, Chongqing established sister-city relations with Seattle, ___36___ stands as the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, marking the beginning of a longstanding and ___37___ (fruit) friendship. Over the past four decades, Chongqing and Seattle ___38___ (engage) in exchanges and collaborations across various sectors, achieving significant milestones.
At the end of last century, the first Seattle Chinese Garden— Xihua Garden ___39___ (fund) by the governments of Chongqing and Seattle and citizens passionate about Chinese culture. This garden, ___40___ (feature) the unique architectural style of Sichuan and Chongqing, not only symbolizes the friendship between the two cities but also serves as a model of the convergence (交融) of Chinese and American cultures. Xihua Garden has become a crucial site for foreign ___41___ (visitor) to understand and learn about Chinese culture, acting as ___42___ vital window for deepening cultural exchanges between the two cities.
Chongqing Municipal Education Commission cooperated with the University of Washington and the Seattle School District ___43___ (establish) the Confucius Institute in Washington State. ___44___ (additional), Southwest University and the University of Washington jointly established the International Joint Research Center for Drug Activity Evaluation.
In recent years, Chongqing has seized the opportunity to accelerate the pace of building the city _____45_____ a Hub for International Exchanges in Central and Western China, continuously integrating and expanding foreign affairs resources.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周你校举办了一场学生艺术作品展，请你为校英文报写一篇报道。内容包括：
1．活动简介；
2．活动反响。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An Art Exhibition in Our School
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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。
As a young couple, I and my husband were overjoyed to welcome our first baby, Joey. But amidst the joy and excitement, we found Joey was born with club feet (畸形足). The doctors assured us that with treatment he would be able to walk normally— but would never run very well. Consequently, the first three years of his life were spent in surgery, casts and braces. Little as he was, he displayed great bravery and courage in the face of the painful treatment. With the medical process done, Joey was picking up day by day and finally he could walk without any aid. By the time he was eight years old, people wouldn’t know he had a problem when seeing him walk, which greatly relieved us.
The children in our neighborhood ran around as most children do during play, and Joey would jump right in and run and play, too. Hoping him to have a happy and normal childhood as other kids, we didn’t discourage him from running or playing with peers despite the fact that we were packed with concerns. We never told him that he probably wouldn’t be able to run as well as other children. So he didn’t know.
In seventh grade he decided to go out for the cross-country team. Every day he trained with the team. He worked harder and ran more than any of the others — perhaps he sensed the abilities that seemed to come naturally to so many others did not come to him. Although the entire team ran, only the top seven runners had the potential to score points for the school. We didn’t tell him he probably would never make the team, so he didn’t know.
Para.1: He continued to run four to five miles a day, every day— even the day he had a 39°C fever.
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Para2: The names of the team runners would be announced in two weeks.
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四川省名校联盟高2022级12月联考
英语试卷
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）
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. D 15. A
第二节 （共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. G
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. D
31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题 共55分）
第二节 （共10 小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【答案】36. which
37. fruitful
38. have engaged
39. was funded
40. featuring
41. visitors
42. a 43. to establish
44. Additionally
45. into
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46.
【答案】
Last week, our school hosted a student art exhibition in the school auditorium to showcase the creative talents
of our students.
The exhibition featured a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and digital art, all created by our gifted students. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors praising the originality and skill displayed in the artworks.
This event not only provided a platform for students to exhibit their work but also inspired many to pursue their artistic passions further.
第二节（满分25分）
47.
【答案】He continued to run four to five miles a day, every day— even the day he had a 39°C fever. Despite our worries, we admired his determination and let him decide his limits. His perseverance and unwavering spirit were evident as he pushed through every practice. We held our breath, praying for him to succeed, while recognizing the importance of his journey, regardless of the outcome. On the day of the trial, we watched anxiously as he ran fiercely, leaving his heart on the field. We never told him he couldn’t run with a fever. So he didn’t know.
The names of the team runners would be announced in two weeks. The waiting period was filled with hope and anxiety. Joey, a mix of nerves and excitement, continued his rigorous training regimen in anticipation. As the announcement day arrived, we stood among the crowd, our hearts pounding. Joey’s name was called as the sixth
runner. Tears of joy welled up in our eyes. His hard work had paid off, proving that limits exist only in minds. We never told him he might not succeed, and so he didn’t know. He just did it, accomplishing what seemed impossible.
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