广东省深圳市龙岗区2024-2025学年高三上学期期末质量监测英语试题（含答案）
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龙岗区2024-2025学年第一学期高三期末质量监测
英语试卷
第二部分 阅读理解 (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
The Biggest Week in American Birding is a bird-watching festival held from May 2 to May 11 in northwest Ohio. Absorb yourself in spring songbird migration and experience some of the best birding North America has to offer.
Activity Highlights:
Bird Trivia Nights Date: Saturdays, May 3 and May 10 Time: 7:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. Fee: Open to public This popular social event lets participants team up and enjoy friendly competition with other bird enthusiasts on birding knowledge. Beginning Birder Field Trips Date: Sundays, May 4 and May 11 Time: 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. Fee: Free to registers Specially designed for newcomers to birding, these trips offer a guided experience in bird identification and the use of birding equipment.
Keynote Presentations Date: Fridays, May 2 and May 9 Time:4:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. Fee:$20 Published writers will cover engaging topics on the art of birding, scientific discovery, and historical perspectives in their presentations. Bird Art Basics Workshops Date: Saturdays, May 3 and May 10 Time: 8:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. Fee:$40 Explore your artistic side and learn some techniques through sketching and painting birds under the guidance of our artists.
About Registration:
· Many free activities don't require registration, but paid trips, workshops, and presentations do.
· Additional registration benefits include free birding trips and local shop discounts.
· Registration fee is $10;50% off for ages 9-18, and free for kids 8 and under.
· Register as soon as possible to guarantee your spots in specific paid activities!
21. When can a first-time birder get some birding guidance
A. On Saturdays, 7:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m.
B. On Sundays, 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
C. On Fridays,4:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m.
D. On Saturdays,8:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
22. What's the total cost for an 11-year-old to learn to create bird art
A.$50. B.$45. C.$30. D.$25.
23. What is an advantage of early registration
A. It provides gifts at local shops.
B. It offers discounted birding trips.
C. It saves money for group participants.
D. It secures access to certain activities.
B
What's the cure for a broken heart What about for sadness, anxiety or loneliness For those visiting the Poetry Pharmacy(药店)— customers or patients, depending on how you see them — these are the questions on their minds. This bookshop on Oxford Street offers special medicine to those sorts of emotional wounds. Calm, comfort, inspiration: whatever you' re searching for, there's a book of poetry to help you find it.
From philosophical poems to romantic ones, poetry has long had the power to speak to the deepest parts of our soul. When other literary forms fail, it's often poetry that has the answer,says Poetry Pharmacy founder Deb Alma. “At weddings and funerals(葬礼), it's a poem that's read,” she points out. “It's the art that people in states of intense emotion turn to.”
With its expansive library of brightly coloured books, the pharmacy is every poetry fan's dream. Alma knows that poetry alone won't cure anyone of life's greatest pain. Instead, this store serves as a representation of the idea that words cure all. The centrepiece is a rich red-brown cupboard containing small glass bottles labeled with various emotions:“love”,“boost” and“pride”. Some are more playful. There are pills for“hesitation” and“existential anxiety”, while a glass bottle at op reads:“Calm: Keep out of reach of children.”
It's artistically pleasing jokes like these that have made this store a huge hit on social media. In the two months since its opening, the place has been consistently lively, with customers dropping in to buy gifts, sitting with a coffee from the pharmacy to read and reflect,and many documenting the experience for social media.
When asked why so many young people are interested in poetry again, Alma said, “In the absence of faith, we are all searching for meaning, for a deeper bond with each other.” ThePoetry Pharmacy offers that. People sit down for a coffee and end up reading the poems attached to the tables, covering the walls, aloud. For those lacking closeness in their lives, the poems, like the pharmacy, provide“even in a small way, a little community”.
24. What do we know about customers entering the Poetry Pharmacy
A. They suffer from emotional pain.
B. They are fond of reading books.
C. They are good at creating poems.
D. They search for clinical treatment.
25. Why does Deb Alma mention weddings and funerals in paragraph 2
A. To argue the importance of art.
B. To stress the significance of poetry.
C. To illustrate the necessity of literature.
D. To promote the reputation of the shop.
26. What makes Poetry Pharmacy popular on social media
A. Well-arranged cupboards.
B. Carefully-selected books.
C. A balance between life and leisure.
D. A combination of wisdom and humor.
27. What does Alma think of young people's enthusiasm in poetry
A. It causes their lack of spiritual faith.
B. It shows their urge to follow the crowd.
C. It builds meaningful connections among them.
D. It reflects their taste of literary appreciation.
C
Frightening as monsters are, they have always fascinated us. From strange combinations of animals to magical beings, creatures have emerged from our imaginations throughout history.Today, they still frequent our cinema screens. Considering how scared we can be of monsters, it seems paradoxical that we keep making them. In fact, there is science behind our love of monsters.
Monsters are imaginary creatures that come from our long history of living alongside predators (捕食者). Snakes, for example, were among our ancestors’ first deadly threats,causing them to evolve snake-responsive neurons (神经元) in their brains. This adaptation allowed them to detect snakes with just a quick look. This hardware produced the snake-like monsters, including dragons, that appear in almost all cultures. That is why we get a thrill seeing snake monsters on the screen.
Similarly, our ancestors’ minds were shaped by the need to detect bears, lions and other larger predators in tough environments. We evolved to spot predators in the dark between tree trunks or in shadowy corners. With their long teeth and giant claws, these animals have seized our imaginations, appearing in cave paintings over thousands of years.
There are psychological benefits to being frightened by monsters. Scary stories with terrifying creatures activate the amygdala, the brain's fear center, kicking off the fight-or-flight response and releasing adrenaline(肾上腺素). With the story ending in safety, adrenaline levels drop, bringing chemicals that fuel the feeling of relaxation. Such controlled fear experience might help us to manage long-term stress or increase our pain tolerance. As a result, some people with anxiety enjoy watching horror films before bed.
The monsters we create today for films and books reflect our deepest fears — whether it's Godzilla threatening civilisation, or aliens growing within us. Monster media allows us to externalise anxieties into supernatural beings. By understanding our monsters and why we make them, we can learn a great deal about what is going on under the surface of our minds.
28. What does the underlined word“paradoxical” mean in paragraph 1
A. Reasonable. B. Predictable. C. Contradictory. D. Problematic.
29. What is the purpose of paragraphs 2 and 3
A. To honour the wisdom of our ancestors.
B. To demonstrate the origin of monsters.
C. To compare different deadly creatures.
D. To introduce common animals in artworks.
30. How does watching horror films benefit people with anxiety
A. It reduces the brain's sensitivity to fear.
B. It helps people forget anxious experiences.
C. It teaches safety lessons in extreme danger.
D. It stimulates the body's relaxation system.
31. What is the author's attitude towards our love of monsters
A. Favourable. B. Uncertain. C. Ambiguous. D. Skeptical.
D
Technology with roots going back to the Bronze Age may offer a fast and inexpensive solution to help achieve the United Nations climate goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
The technology involves arranging heat-absorbing firebricks in an insulated (隔热的)container, where they store heat generated by solar or wind power for later use and maintain it at the high temperatures required for industrial processes. When needed, the heat can be released by passing air through channels in the layers of the bricks, thus allowing steel, glass,and paper factories to run on renewable energy even when wind and sunlight are unavailable.The bricks are made from the same materials as the insulating bricks used thousands of years ago,Today, about 17% of all carbon dioxide emissions(排放) worldwide come from burning fossil fuels to produce heat for industrial processes. Generating industrial heat from renewable sources could all but remove these emissions. “By storing energy in the form closest to its end use, you reduce inefficiencies in energy transition,” said the researchers. “It's said in our field that‘if you want hot showers, store hot water’; so this study can be summarized as‘if you need heat for industry, store it in firebricks.”
The researchers examined the impact of using firebricks to store industrial process heat in149 countries by using computer models to assess costs, land requirements, health impacts, and emissions in two situations for an assumed future where those countries in 2050 are using renewables for all energy purposes. In one situation, firebricks provide 90% of industrial process heat. In the other, there's zero adoption of firebricks or other heat energy storage for industrial processes. The researchers found firebricks enable a faster and lower-cost transition to renewables. Specifically, the situation with firebricks could cut capital costs by $1.27 trillion across the 149 countries relative to the situation with no firebrick storage, while reducing demand for energy from the electricity supply.
“What excites us is that the substantial benefit at low cost from multiple angles, from helping to reduce air pollution related deaths to easing global transition to clean renewables,”researchers commented.
32. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the firebrick
A. Its key composition.
B. Its potential limitations.
C. Its working principle.
D. Its historical background.
33. What can we learn about the firebrick in paragraph 3
A. It increases the use of fossil fuels.
B. It helps to generate industrial heat.
C. It contributes to energy sustainability.
D. It stores energy in the form of hot water.
34. How did the researchers arrive at their conclusion in paragraph 4
A. By making a comparison.
B. By presenting a phenomenon.
C. By analyzing cause and effect.
D. By building a computer model.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Firebricks Are the Future of Industrial Technology
B. The Solar Power Helps Achieve Net Zero Emissions
C. Renewable Energy Dominates Industrial Production
D. Bronze Age Technology Could Aid Clean Energy Shift
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。
Praises benefit both the giver and receiver, yet their impact is often underestimated. 36 However, research shows that both giving and receiving praises significantly improves emotional well-being. With that in mind, we asked experts to share their favorite praises and why they matter.
Vanessa Bohns, a social psychologist at Cornell University, highlights her favorite“You handled that situation so well.” She recalls using this praise when observing a server manage a difficult customer interaction. “It comforts the person that his efforts didn't go unnoticed”, she explains. 37
Being specific turns a so-so praise into a great one. Xuan Zhao, a behavioral scientist at Stanford University, appreciates the praise“ 38 ”. This remark acknowledges someone’ s effort to develop potential in others. It's particularly meaningful for those in leadership or teaching roles.
39 Bohns conducted a research where college students approached passers-by to praise them on items like their shirts. It showed that participants underestimated how good these praises would make the receivers feel, while overestimating how annoying it would be to be approached by a stranger. “Across all contexts, it makes people feel better than we expect,”Bohns states.
Zhao’ s favorite praise, “You make even ordinary moments feel extraordinary,” works well with family and friends. It beautifully highlights how someone's presence enriches everyday life. 40 However, as long as you speak genuinely, both you and the receiver will leave the interaction feeling happier.
A. I'm grateful for your patience.
B. I love the way you bring out the best in people.
C. Praising strangers may be unexpectedly welcoming.
D. Our praises for passers-by should be carefully chosen.
E. As a result, we don't give praises as many as we should.
F. Meanwhile, it acknowledges he managed the tricky circumstance effectively.
G. Many fear giving praises due to worries about not delivering them perfectly.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had a neighbor who was a real“score keeper.” She viewed every favor or act of kindness as something that needed to be paid for either in cash or in 41 . Once when I 42 her yard and forgot to tell her, she followed me to my house to pay me. I could see that living this way, always having to keep score, always having her life perfectly 43 caused her stress.
My parents grew up not wanting to receive 44 either, but they often helped others though they were poor. Mom would make special foods to share and 45 vegetables grown in our garden, while Dad would often help someone in need. And when they did so I always saw 46 in their smiles.
Then one night our 47 caught fire and burned to the ground. We all 48 but lost everything we owned, homeless and 49 . But the next day help arrived. The whole community brought us food and clothes, found us a 50 place to stay, and helped my Dad 51 a new home for us to live in. There was no way we could ever 52 their kindness and love. Yet, I soon saw that no one 53 us to. Because in the faces of each person who helped us were those same joyful smiles.
Speaking of love, the 54 is the more love you share, the more love you have. The more you give, the more you 55 . It doesn't balance out. It just keeps growing. Don't keep score then. Just Love.
41. A. passion B. kindness C. belief D. surprise
42. A. crossed B. damaged C. cleaned D. rented
43. A. balanced B. saved C. changed D. improved
44. A. treatment B. permission C. cash D. charity
45. A. sell off B. give away C. throw away D. look for
46. A. joy B. courage C. tiredness D. disappointment
47. A. garden B. home C.community D. school
48. A. stayed B. cried C. waited D. survived
49. A. bored B. ashamed C. hopeless D. worthless
50. A. popular B. poor C. temporary D. remote
51. A. occupy B. finance C. replace D. paint
52. A. remove B. regain C. repay D. renew
53. A. taught B. permitted C. warned D. expected
54. A. truth B. decision C. problem D. concern
55. A. lose B. desire C. refuse D. receive
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。
Most architects look to control nature, while Yu Kongjian, a Chinese landscape architect, wants nature to take over. Intense storms are on the rise and cities across the world are finding 56 difficult to manage floodwaters. But instead of using concrete-based engineering ways 57 (defend) against the increasing floodwaters, Mr.Yu is developing 58 might seem like an unexpected response: Let the water in.
“You cannot fight water,” Mr. Yu said. “You have to adapt to it.” He wants to reduce the destructive force of floodwaters 59 slowing them and giving them room to spread out.Mr. Yu calls 60 concept“sponge city (海绵城市)” and says it's like doing tai chi with water, a reference to the Chinese martial art in which an opponent's energy and moves 61 (redirect), not resisted.
The problem with concrete-based solutions 62 (be) that they are expensive,lack 63 (flexible) and require constant maintenance. Sponge cities create new parks,restore wetlands and set up rain gardens and pavements. Mr. Yu's proposal is this: Create areas with porous(多孔的) earth where local plants can grow well with little maintenance. If it rains,the earth and plants will absorb the water, preventing some or even all of it from flooding nearby areas. Any extra water not 64 (absorb) by the vegetation will at least be slowed,unlike concrete, which can instead 65 (dangerous) speed up water flow.
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，上周你班在郊区的金田村进行了两天劳动实践。请你给英国朋友 Sam写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.你学到的技能；
2.你的感想。
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。
Dear Sam,
Last week, my class had a two-day labor practice in Jin Tian Village in the suburbs.
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Jeremy, at 75, had become used to living alone in his quiet hometown with his wife gone for 10 years. He filled his days with housework, without any company, not even a pet. In winter,he often sat by the fireplace, wrapped in a blanket and drinking hot milk, with loneliness filling every corner of the house.
Warned by the government, a snowstorm was approaching. Jeremy was just about to go to bed when he heard a strange noise from his backyard, cutting through the quiet evening.
Confused, Jeremy put on his thickest coat and went towards the backyard slowly. Then he found a dog, cold and hungry, lying at the corner. But as he reached out his hand, the dog's eyes got wild and it gave a threatening growl (咆哮). Jeremy took a step back, afraid of being bitten,since no one would care for him if things went wrong. He went back into the house and closed the door. But he couldn't just leave the dog out there in the freezing cold.
Gathering his courage, Jeremy stepped outside again. This time, he moved carefully. The dog was still there. But its attitude changed slightly. It wasn't trying to threaten him; it was protecting something. Driven by curiosity, Jeremy went closer, speaking softly to calm the dog.“Easy there... I'm not here to hurt you,” he said. The dog's eyes tracked his every move, but it didn`t growl this time. Instead, it showed something hidden under its belly(肚子) slowly. It was two tiny owlets(小猫头鹰). Their small, round bodies trembled slightly, but fortunately they were in good condition.
The dog lay on the floor, eyes half-closed and body still. It had clearly given everything it had to protect the owlets. Jeremy gently checked it for signs of life. It was very weak. Jeremy knew the animal rescue wouldn't arrive in time because of the snowstorm. But he didn't want to lose the dog.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Knowing he could only rely on himself, Jeremy took immediate action.
The next morning Jeremy went to check the little hero's condition.
龙岗区2024-2025学年第一学期高三期末质量监测英语答案
阅读理解
21-23 BBD 24-27ABDC 28-31CBDA 32-35CCAD
七选五
36-40 EFBCG
完型填空
41-45 BCADB 46-50ABDCC 51-55 BCDAD
语篇填空
56. it 57. to defend 58. what 59. by/ through 60. the/ this
61. are redirected 62. is 63. flexibility 64. absorbed 65. dangerously
应用文写作
Dear Sam,
Last week, my class had a two-day labor practice in Jin Tian Village in the suburbs. It was such a fantastic experience that I can't wait to share it with you!
In the two days, I was totally immersed in the rural lifestyle. I had the chance to learn skills like planting crops, tending to the fields, and even feeding pigs and chickens! Besides, I learned some traditional farming techniques from the local farmers. This hands-on experience was not only physically demanding but also mentally enlightening, which taught me the importance of hard work and living in harmony with nature. It also deepened my respect for the farmers’ wisdom and labor that go into producing the food we eat.
This memorable trip was really rewarding and I will share more stories when we meet.Wishing you well.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
参考范文一：
Knowing he could only rely on himself, Jeremy took immediate action. With the snowstorm intensifying, he knew he had to work fast. He carefully wrapped the dog and the two outlets in a thick blanket he had brought from his house and gently placed them near the fireplace. Then he heated some water on his stove and mixed it with some leftover dog food he had from a neighbor's visit, hoping the warmth and nutrition would help revive the dog. As the dog began to lap up the food, Jeremy could see its strength slowly returning. The owlets, nestled close to the dog, seemed to be in awe of their protector's recovery. Jeremy stayed up most of the night,monitoring the dog and the owlets, ensuring they were warm and comfortable.
The next morning Jeremy went to check the little hero's condition. To his relief, the dog was now awake and alert, its tail giving a weak wag in recognition of Jeremy's care. The owlets were chirping softly, their eyes wide with curiosity. Jeremy decided that the dog and the owlets would stay with him until he could find a more permanent solution. For the first time in a decade, the house was filled with sounds of life and companionship. The unexpected visitors had not only brought a change to his routine but also a renewed sense of connection and responsibility. As he looked at the dog and the owlets, he knew that his life was about to take a turn he had never anticipated, and he welcomed it with open arms.
英语试卷
第二部分 阅读理解 (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
The Biggest Week in American Birding is a bird-watching festival held from May 2 to May 11 in northwest Ohio. Absorb yourself in spring songbird migration and experience some of the best birding North America has to offer.
Activity Highlights:
Bird Trivia Nights Date: Saturdays, May 3 and May 10 Time: 7:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. Fee: Open to public This popular social event lets participants team up and enjoy friendly competition with other bird enthusiasts on birding knowledge. Beginning Birder Field Trips Date: Sundays, May 4 and May 11 Time: 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. Fee: Free to registers Specially designed for newcomers to birding, these trips offer a guided experience in bird identification and the use of birding equipment.
Keynote Presentations Date: Fridays, May 2 and May 9 Time:4:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. Fee:$20 Published writers will cover engaging topics on the art of birding, scientific discovery, and historical perspectives in their presentations. Bird Art Basics Workshops Date: Saturdays, May 3 and May 10 Time: 8:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. Fee:$40 Explore your artistic side and learn some techniques through sketching and painting birds under the guidance of our artists.
About Registration:
· Many free activities don't require registration, but paid trips, workshops, and presentations do.
· Additional registration benefits include free birding trips and local shop discounts.
· Registration fee is $10;50% off for ages 9-18, and free for kids 8 and under.
· Register as soon as possible to guarantee your spots in specific paid activities!
21. When can a first-time birder get some birding guidance
A. On Saturdays, 7:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m.
B. On Sundays, 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
C. On Fridays,4:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m.
D. On Saturdays,8:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
22. What's the total cost for an 11-year-old to learn to create bird art
A.$50. B.$45. C.$30. D.$25.
23. What is an advantage of early registration
A. It provides gifts at local shops.
B. It offers discounted birding trips.
C. It saves money for group participants.
D. It secures access to certain activities.
B
What's the cure for a broken heart What about for sadness, anxiety or loneliness For those visiting the Poetry Pharmacy(药店)— customers or patients, depending on how you see them — these are the questions on their minds. This bookshop on Oxford Street offers special medicine to those sorts of emotional wounds. Calm, comfort, inspiration: whatever you' re searching for, there's a book of poetry to help you find it.
From philosophical poems to romantic ones, poetry has long had the power to speak to the deepest parts of our soul. When other literary forms fail, it's often poetry that has the answer,says Poetry Pharmacy founder Deb Alma. “At weddings and funerals(葬礼), it's a poem that's read,” she points out. “It's the art that people in states of intense emotion turn to.”
With its expansive library of brightly coloured books, the pharmacy is every poetry fan's dream. Alma knows that poetry alone won't cure anyone of life's greatest pain. Instead, this store serves as a representation of the idea that words cure all. The centrepiece is a rich red-brown cupboard containing small glass bottles labeled with various emotions:“love”,“boost” and“pride”. Some are more playful. There are pills for“hesitation” and“existential anxiety”, while a glass bottle at op reads:“Calm: Keep out of reach of children.”
It's artistically pleasing jokes like these that have made this store a huge hit on social media. In the two months since its opening, the place has been consistently lively, with customers dropping in to buy gifts, sitting with a coffee from the pharmacy to read and reflect,and many documenting the experience for social media.
When asked why so many young people are interested in poetry again, Alma said, “In the absence of faith, we are all searching for meaning, for a deeper bond with each other.” ThePoetry Pharmacy offers that. People sit down for a coffee and end up reading the poems attached to the tables, covering the walls, aloud. For those lacking closeness in their lives, the poems, like the pharmacy, provide“even in a small way, a little community”.
24. What do we know about customers entering the Poetry Pharmacy
A. They suffer from emotional pain.
B. They are fond of reading books.
C. They are good at creating poems.
D. They search for clinical treatment.
25. Why does Deb Alma mention weddings and funerals in paragraph 2
A. To argue the importance of art.
B. To stress the significance of poetry.
C. To illustrate the necessity of literature.
D. To promote the reputation of the shop.
26. What makes Poetry Pharmacy popular on social media
A. Well-arranged cupboards.
B. Carefully-selected books.
C. A balance between life and leisure.
D. A combination of wisdom and humor.
27. What does Alma think of young people's enthusiasm in poetry
A. It causes their lack of spiritual faith.
B. It shows their urge to follow the crowd.
C. It builds meaningful connections among them.
D. It reflects their taste of literary appreciation.
C
Frightening as monsters are, they have always fascinated us. From strange combinations of animals to magical beings, creatures have emerged from our imaginations throughout history.Today, they still frequent our cinema screens. Considering how scared we can be of monsters, it seems paradoxical that we keep making them. In fact, there is science behind our love of monsters.
Monsters are imaginary creatures that come from our long history of living alongside predators (捕食者). Snakes, for example, were among our ancestors’ first deadly threats,causing them to evolve snake-responsive neurons (神经元) in their brains. This adaptation allowed them to detect snakes with just a quick look. This hardware produced the snake-like monsters, including dragons, that appear in almost all cultures. That is why we get a thrill seeing snake monsters on the screen.
Similarly, our ancestors’ minds were shaped by the need to detect bears, lions and other larger predators in tough environments. We evolved to spot predators in the dark between tree trunks or in shadowy corners. With their long teeth and giant claws, these animals have seized our imaginations, appearing in cave paintings over thousands of years.
There are psychological benefits to being frightened by monsters. Scary stories with terrifying creatures activate the amygdala, the brain's fear center, kicking off the fight-or-flight response and releasing adrenaline(肾上腺素). With the story ending in safety, adrenaline levels drop, bringing chemicals that fuel the feeling of relaxation. Such controlled fear experience might help us to manage long-term stress or increase our pain tolerance. As a result, some people with anxiety enjoy watching horror films before bed.
The monsters we create today for films and books reflect our deepest fears — whether it's Godzilla threatening civilisation, or aliens growing within us. Monster media allows us to externalise anxieties into supernatural beings. By understanding our monsters and why we make them, we can learn a great deal about what is going on under the surface of our minds.
28. What does the underlined word“paradoxical” mean in paragraph 1
A. Reasonable. B. Predictable. C. Contradictory. D. Problematic.
29. What is the purpose of paragraphs 2 and 3
A. To honour the wisdom of our ancestors.
B. To demonstrate the origin of monsters.
C. To compare different deadly creatures.
D. To introduce common animals in artworks.
30. How does watching horror films benefit people with anxiety
A. It reduces the brain's sensitivity to fear.
B. It helps people forget anxious experiences.
C. It teaches safety lessons in extreme danger.
D. It stimulates the body's relaxation system.
31. What is the author's attitude towards our love of monsters
A. Favourable. B. Uncertain. C. Ambiguous. D. Skeptical.
D
Technology with roots going back to the Bronze Age may offer a fast and inexpensive solution to help achieve the United Nations climate goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
The technology involves arranging heat-absorbing firebricks in an insulated (隔热的)container, where they store heat generated by solar or wind power for later use and maintain it at the high temperatures required for industrial processes. When needed, the heat can be released by passing air through channels in the layers of the bricks, thus allowing steel, glass,and paper factories to run on renewable energy even when wind and sunlight are unavailable.The bricks are made from the same materials as the insulating bricks used thousands of years ago,Today, about 17% of all carbon dioxide emissions(排放) worldwide come from burning fossil fuels to produce heat for industrial processes. Generating industrial heat from renewable sources could all but remove these emissions. “By storing energy in the form closest to its end use, you reduce inefficiencies in energy transition,” said the researchers. “It's said in our field that‘if you want hot showers, store hot water’; so this study can be summarized as‘if you need heat for industry, store it in firebricks.”
The researchers examined the impact of using firebricks to store industrial process heat in149 countries by using computer models to assess costs, land requirements, health impacts, and emissions in two situations for an assumed future where those countries in 2050 are using renewables for all energy purposes. In one situation, firebricks provide 90% of industrial process heat. In the other, there's zero adoption of firebricks or other heat energy storage for industrial processes. The researchers found firebricks enable a faster and lower-cost transition to renewables. Specifically, the situation with firebricks could cut capital costs by $1.27 trillion across the 149 countries relative to the situation with no firebrick storage, while reducing demand for energy from the electricity supply.
“What excites us is that the substantial benefit at low cost from multiple angles, from helping to reduce air pollution related deaths to easing global transition to clean renewables,”researchers commented.
32. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the firebrick
A. Its key composition.
B. Its potential limitations.
C. Its working principle.
D. Its historical background.
33. What can we learn about the firebrick in paragraph 3
A. It increases the use of fossil fuels.
B. It helps to generate industrial heat.
C. It contributes to energy sustainability.
D. It stores energy in the form of hot water.
34. How did the researchers arrive at their conclusion in paragraph 4
A. By making a comparison.
B. By presenting a phenomenon.
C. By analyzing cause and effect.
D. By building a computer model.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Firebricks Are the Future of Industrial Technology
B. The Solar Power Helps Achieve Net Zero Emissions
C. Renewable Energy Dominates Industrial Production
D. Bronze Age Technology Could Aid Clean Energy Shift
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。
Praises benefit both the giver and receiver, yet their impact is often underestimated. 36 However, research shows that both giving and receiving praises significantly improves emotional well-being. With that in mind, we asked experts to share their favorite praises and why they matter.
Vanessa Bohns, a social psychologist at Cornell University, highlights her favorite“You handled that situation so well.” She recalls using this praise when observing a server manage a difficult customer interaction. “It comforts the person that his efforts didn't go unnoticed”, she explains. 37
Being specific turns a so-so praise into a great one. Xuan Zhao, a behavioral scientist at Stanford University, appreciates the praise“ 38 ”. This remark acknowledges someone’ s effort to develop potential in others. It's particularly meaningful for those in leadership or teaching roles.
39 Bohns conducted a research where college students approached passers-by to praise them on items like their shirts. It showed that participants underestimated how good these praises would make the receivers feel, while overestimating how annoying it would be to be approached by a stranger. “Across all contexts, it makes people feel better than we expect,”Bohns states.
Zhao’ s favorite praise, “You make even ordinary moments feel extraordinary,” works well with family and friends. It beautifully highlights how someone's presence enriches everyday life. 40 However, as long as you speak genuinely, both you and the receiver will leave the interaction feeling happier.
A. I'm grateful for your patience.
B. I love the way you bring out the best in people.
C. Praising strangers may be unexpectedly welcoming.
D. Our praises for passers-by should be carefully chosen.
E. As a result, we don't give praises as many as we should.
F. Meanwhile, it acknowledges he managed the tricky circumstance effectively.
G. Many fear giving praises due to worries about not delivering them perfectly.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had a neighbor who was a real“score keeper.” She viewed every favor or act of kindness as something that needed to be paid for either in cash or in 41 . Once when I 42 her yard and forgot to tell her, she followed me to my house to pay me. I could see that living this way, always having to keep score, always having her life perfectly 43 caused her stress.
My parents grew up not wanting to receive 44 either, but they often helped others though they were poor. Mom would make special foods to share and 45 vegetables grown in our garden, while Dad would often help someone in need. And when they did so I always saw 46 in their smiles.
Then one night our 47 caught fire and burned to the ground. We all 48 but lost everything we owned, homeless and 49 . But the next day help arrived. The whole community brought us food and clothes, found us a 50 place to stay, and helped my Dad 51 a new home for us to live in. There was no way we could ever 52 their kindness and love. Yet, I soon saw that no one 53 us to. Because in the faces of each person who helped us were those same joyful smiles.
Speaking of love, the 54 is the more love you share, the more love you have. The more you give, the more you 55 . It doesn't balance out. It just keeps growing. Don't keep score then. Just Love.
41. A. passion B. kindness C. belief D. surprise
42. A. crossed B. damaged C. cleaned D. rented
43. A. balanced B. saved C. changed D. improved
44. A. treatment B. permission C. cash D. charity
45. A. sell off B. give away C. throw away D. look for
46. A. joy B. courage C. tiredness D. disappointment
47. A. garden B. home C.community D. school
48. A. stayed B. cried C. waited D. survived
49. A. bored B. ashamed C. hopeless D. worthless
50. A. popular B. poor C. temporary D. remote
51. A. occupy B. finance C. replace D. paint
52. A. remove B. regain C. repay D. renew
53. A. taught B. permitted C. warned D. expected
54. A. truth B. decision C. problem D. concern
55. A. lose B. desire C. refuse D. receive
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。
Most architects look to control nature, while Yu Kongjian, a Chinese landscape architect, wants nature to take over. Intense storms are on the rise and cities across the world are finding 56 difficult to manage floodwaters. But instead of using concrete-based engineering ways 57 (defend) against the increasing floodwaters, Mr.Yu is developing 58 might seem like an unexpected response: Let the water in.
“You cannot fight water,” Mr. Yu said. “You have to adapt to it.” He wants to reduce the destructive force of floodwaters 59 slowing them and giving them room to spread out.Mr. Yu calls 60 concept“sponge city (海绵城市)” and says it's like doing tai chi with water, a reference to the Chinese martial art in which an opponent's energy and moves 61 (redirect), not resisted.
The problem with concrete-based solutions 62 (be) that they are expensive,lack 63 (flexible) and require constant maintenance. Sponge cities create new parks,restore wetlands and set up rain gardens and pavements. Mr. Yu's proposal is this: Create areas with porous(多孔的) earth where local plants can grow well with little maintenance. If it rains,the earth and plants will absorb the water, preventing some or even all of it from flooding nearby areas. Any extra water not 64 (absorb) by the vegetation will at least be slowed,unlike concrete, which can instead 65 (dangerous) speed up water flow.
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，上周你班在郊区的金田村进行了两天劳动实践。请你给英国朋友 Sam写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.你学到的技能；
2.你的感想。
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。
Dear Sam,
Last week, my class had a two-day labor practice in Jin Tian Village in the suburbs.
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Jeremy, at 75, had become used to living alone in his quiet hometown with his wife gone for 10 years. He filled his days with housework, without any company, not even a pet. In winter,he often sat by the fireplace, wrapped in a blanket and drinking hot milk, with loneliness filling every corner of the house.
Warned by the government, a snowstorm was approaching. Jeremy was just about to go to bed when he heard a strange noise from his backyard, cutting through the quiet evening.
Confused, Jeremy put on his thickest coat and went towards the backyard slowly. Then he found a dog, cold and hungry, lying at the corner. But as he reached out his hand, the dog's eyes got wild and it gave a threatening growl (咆哮). Jeremy took a step back, afraid of being bitten,since no one would care for him if things went wrong. He went back into the house and closed the door. But he couldn't just leave the dog out there in the freezing cold.
Gathering his courage, Jeremy stepped outside again. This time, he moved carefully. The dog was still there. But its attitude changed slightly. It wasn't trying to threaten him; it was protecting something. Driven by curiosity, Jeremy went closer, speaking softly to calm the dog.“Easy there... I'm not here to hurt you,” he said. The dog's eyes tracked his every move, but it didn`t growl this time. Instead, it showed something hidden under its belly(肚子) slowly. It was two tiny owlets(小猫头鹰). Their small, round bodies trembled slightly, but fortunately they were in good condition.
The dog lay on the floor, eyes half-closed and body still. It had clearly given everything it had to protect the owlets. Jeremy gently checked it for signs of life. It was very weak. Jeremy knew the animal rescue wouldn't arrive in time because of the snowstorm. But he didn't want to lose the dog.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Knowing he could only rely on himself, Jeremy took immediate action.
The next morning Jeremy went to check the little hero's condition.
龙岗区2024-2025学年第一学期高三期末质量监测英语答案
阅读理解
21-23 BBD 24-27ABDC 28-31CBDA 32-35CCAD
七选五
36-40 EFBCG
完型填空
41-45 BCADB 46-50ABDCC 51-55 BCDAD
语篇填空
56. it 57. to defend 58. what 59. by/ through 60. the/ this
61. are redirected 62. is 63. flexibility 64. absorbed 65. dangerously
应用文写作
Dear Sam,
Last week, my class had a two-day labor practice in Jin Tian Village in the suburbs. It was such a fantastic experience that I can't wait to share it with you!
In the two days, I was totally immersed in the rural lifestyle. I had the chance to learn skills like planting crops, tending to the fields, and even feeding pigs and chickens! Besides, I learned some traditional farming techniques from the local farmers. This hands-on experience was not only physically demanding but also mentally enlightening, which taught me the importance of hard work and living in harmony with nature. It also deepened my respect for the farmers’ wisdom and labor that go into producing the food we eat.
This memorable trip was really rewarding and I will share more stories when we meet.Wishing you well.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
参考范文一：
Knowing he could only rely on himself, Jeremy took immediate action. With the snowstorm intensifying, he knew he had to work fast. He carefully wrapped the dog and the two outlets in a thick blanket he had brought from his house and gently placed them near the fireplace. Then he heated some water on his stove and mixed it with some leftover dog food he had from a neighbor's visit, hoping the warmth and nutrition would help revive the dog. As the dog began to lap up the food, Jeremy could see its strength slowly returning. The owlets, nestled close to the dog, seemed to be in awe of their protector's recovery. Jeremy stayed up most of the night,monitoring the dog and the owlets, ensuring they were warm and comfortable.
The next morning Jeremy went to check the little hero's condition. To his relief, the dog was now awake and alert, its tail giving a weak wag in recognition of Jeremy's care. The owlets were chirping softly, their eyes wide with curiosity. Jeremy decided that the dog and the owlets would stay with him until he could find a more permanent solution. For the first time in a decade, the house was filled with sounds of life and companionship. The unexpected visitors had not only brought a change to his routine but also a renewed sense of connection and responsibility. As he looked at the dog and the owlets, he knew that his life was about to take a turn he had never anticipated, and he welcomed it with open arms.