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合肥九中2024-2025学年第一学期第四次单元质量检测
高三年级英语试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节
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. What does the woman pay for
A. Some books. B. A ticket to New York. C. Postage for some books.
2. Why does the man want black coffee
A. He doesn’t like sugar.
B. He has enough sugar today.
C. He thinks black coffee can wake him up.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She wants a bigger room. B. She doesn’t like the sculpture. C. She won’t buy the sculpture.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. On the street. C. In the car.
5. What are they talking about
A. The importance of learning English.
B. The importance of seeing the world.
C. The most important thing in learning English.
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. What does the woman do
A. A librarian. B. A shop assistant. C. A teacher.
7. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Buying some books on computers.
B. Borrowing some dictionaries.
C. Asking some experts for advice.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why did Emma’s mother decide to go back to school
A. She loved and wanted to study art.
B. School is peaceful and relaxing.
C. She wanted to find another job.
9. What did Emma’s mother want to study after retirement
A. Sculpture. B. Art history. C. Business administration.
10. What is the man’s attitude toward Emma’s mother’s decision
A. Disapproving. B. Ambiguous. C. Understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a meeting room. B. In a radio room. C. In an office.
12. What made Lisa choose her job
A. Her parents’ influence. B. Her leaders’ guidance. C. Her friends’ help.
13. Who will Lisa talk about next
A. Her teacher. B. Her friend. C. Her mother.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What was the girl’s feeling after she saw the boy
A. Sad. B. Unworried. C. Anxious.
15. What were the students doing when the boy arrived at class
A. Taking an exam. B. Drawing graphs. C. Giving presentations.
16. What do we know from the conversation
A. They couldn’t give their presentation because of the boy’s being late.
B. The speakers would still have a chance to give their presentation.
C. The boy was late because he lived too far away from school.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the spring cycling held
A. In New York State. B. In New Jersey. C. In California.
18. Where will the bicyclists meet next Saturday
A. In the parking area. B. On shore. C. At the hotel.
19. Who can enjoy bicycling according to the speaker
A. Beginners. B. Expert riders. C. Bicyclists with all abilities.
20. Where can the bicyclists get a map
A On the bike. B. At the starting point. C. At the information table.
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
Each year, TIME makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. This year’s list has something for everyone, from delicious local food to close encounters with wildlife. Maybe you like scenic outdoor adventures. Maybe you prefer brain-bending science museums. Whatever you like, learning about these destinations will definitely change how you see the world. Where would you go first
Nature Art
Art and nature lovers can wander through a world of colorful drawings at the Grootbos Florilegium, at the Grootbos Private Nature Preserve, in South Africa. The gallery has nearly 250 botanical drawings. They celebrate South African plants and their pollinators (传花粉者), such as insects and birds. — By Elaine Glusac
Lush Land
Want to try harvesting seaweed or keeping bees Travel to Chile’s Ruta De Los Abastos.Visitors can acquire hands-on experience with agriculture. And they’ll meet food producers,such as farmers and people who fish. —
By Sorrel Moseley-Williams
Roll Along
People who travel with Natural Selection’s Guided Cycling Safari see amazing elephants, giraffes, and other amazing animals up close. The best part The safari takes place on bikes. You’ll roll through beautiful Botswana, Africa, in style, covering 25 to 45 miles per day. — By Cindy Fan
All Aboard
The Diyarbakir Express offers a 24-hour ride across Turkey. Passengers snack on Turkish treats in the dining car while enjoying the changing scenery. Then they can hop off the train to see wall paintings from 3000 BCE and explore a town below a dormant (休眠) volcano. — By Jennifer Hattam
Deep Dive
Scuba diving is for everyone at Dive Tutukaka. Dives are conducted off New Zealand’s North Island. The company focuses on helping divers who need extra support, providing wheelchairramps (斜坡) and expert assistance in case of emergency. — By Terry Ward
1. What is the main focus of the Grootbos Florilegium
A. Wildlife habitats. B. Artistic representations.
C. Diversity of marine ecosystems. D. Practical methods of agricultural production
2. What experience can visitors expect at Chile’s Ruta De Los Abastos
A. Hiking to observe wildlife.
B. Involvement in agricultural practices.
C. Enjoying gourmet meals on a luxury train.
D. Exploring high-tech museum exhibitions.
3. Which group of people is Dive Tutukaka particularly suited for
A. Disabled people. B. Young adventurers.
C. Experienced free divers. D. Tourists interested in marine life.
B
On a clear sunny day on the Georgia coast, ecotour guide Rene Heidt leads her guests on her boat through a narrow waterway. Unbroken grasses reach overhead, and there’s no building, power line, or cell tower in sight. It’s a perfect location for visitors to view a nearby mudflat (泥滩), where roughly300,000 shorebirds, including the roseate spoonbill and the whimbrel, come to eat, rest, and nest every year.
Heidt has had a 15-year career as an ecotour guide and much of what she shares on the tours comes from her experiences. But more recently, the University of Georgia’s Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE) certification (认证) program has been designed to support ecotour guides like Heidt, helping improve the information they share with tourists. The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats.
While providing knowledge about Georgia’s natural resources, the CARE program also discusses how to visit
some sensitive areas responsibly. Now, when Heidt gives boating tours, she rows with a light touch, moving almost silently across the water. When she shares facts about wildlife with her guests, she doesn’t speak louder than whispers. Actually, it’s a skill Heidt must have perfected in her previous career. “The program changes the way I give tours. It helps me to be more mindful of a boat’s influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about,” she recalled.
Getting trained through the CARE program also benefits Heidt’s business. According to Heidt, the program allows her to learn more about this environment. And that’s knowledge she passes along to her guests. “It’s a fantastic coast,” she says. “And it’s important to share its beauty with others to help them realize that it is worth protecting.”
4. Why was the CARE program launched
A. To offer the latest tour news. B. To qualify and recognize ecotour guides.
C. To give aid to local education. D. To share and publicize travel experience.
5. What may be the suggestion from the CARE program for visiting sensitive areas
A. Reasonably arrange travel routes. B. Save as much wildlife as possible.
C. Leave as little impact as possible. D. Fully respect local cultural customs.
6. What is Heidt’s attitude towards the CARE program
A. Doubtful. B. Tolerant. C. Uncertain. D. Favorable.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Tending to Sensitive Coastal Areas B. Reaching out to Ecotourism Supporters
C. Backing up Ecotourism in Georgia D. Initiating a CARE Certification Journey
C
Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a poker face, not showing what you are feeling Scientists at Nottingham Trent University say that wearing your heart on your face, could actually give you a significant social advantage.
The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months.
The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation
task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that for agreeable folks, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationship and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an“ affiliative (亲和) function,” or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions.
Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable,” suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to decipher. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well- liked.
The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, the next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working overtime on your behalf.
8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the study
A. Its impact. B. Its findings. C. Its limitations. D. Its significance.
9 What may facial expressiveness serve as in negotiation settings
A. A way to frighten competitors.
B. A method to hide personalities.
C. A tool to show personal quality.
D. A strategy to settle disagreement.
10. What does the underlined word “decipher” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Copy. B. Overlook. C. Remember D. Interpret.
11. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study
A. Always wearing a still face. B. Learning to be an open book.
C. Speaking out inner emotions. D. Forcing a smile through tears.
D
A man in a lab coat bends under a dim light with tight eyes looking at a microscope. Time is short, the pays-off are high, and only this scientist can save everyone. That kind of romanticized picture of science was standard for a long time. But it’s far from the truth.
Some scientists search for the causes of some observable effects, such as the link between destroyed forests and Earth’s temperature increase. Others may investigate the “what” rather than the “why” of things. For example, ecologists build models to estimate gray wolf abundance in Montana, US. It’s impractical to spot them all and count them. Abundance models are not 100 percent accurate, but they offer estimates that seem good enough to set harvesting quotas (限额) and maintain the ecosystem.
Beyond the “what” and the “why”, scientists may focus on the “how”. For instance, the lives of people living with illnesses can be improved by research on how to relieve symptoms, even if the true causes of their disorders are largely unknown to current medicine.
People often think “real science” should provide definite, complete and perfect answers to their questions. However, given various limitations and the world’s complexity, keeping multiple perspectives in play is often the best way for scientists to reach their goals and solve the problems at hand.
In the world of science, healthy disagreement is a feature, not a bug. Science is a social process in which the community’s scrutiny (监督) ensures we have the best available knowledge. “Best available” does not mean “definitive”, but the best we have until we find out how to improve it.
The long history of atomism (原子论) shows how science is a process rather than a fast delivery of results set in stone. As scientist Jean Baptiste Perrin conducted his 1908 experiments that seemingly settled all discussion regarding atoms, questions about the atom’s properties were about to spark decades of controversy with the birth of quantum (量子) physics. Similar discussions continue to the present day.
So, real science is a collective, imperfect and may-sided process in which scientists contribute multiple and often partial solutions to complex and diverse problems.
12. How does the author introduce the topic of the article
A. By describing a scientific research process.
B. By telling a scientist’s personal experience.
C. By giving an example of scientific failure.
D. By presenting a common misconception.
13. What do paragraphs 2-3 mainly talk about
A. The challenges faced by scientists.
B. The history of scientific research.
C. The methods scientists use to share results.
D. The various focuses of scientists in their research.
14. What is the author’s view on healthy disagreements in science
A. They are essential for scientific progress.
B. They create confusion and delay conclusions.
C. They indicate problems in scientific methods.
D. They often lead to the rejection of old theories.
15. Why does the author mention Jean Baptiste Perrin’s experiments and the subsequent debate
A. To show science is a collection of facts.
B. To prove scientific knowledge is always absolute.
C. To illustrate science is a dynamic and evolving process.
D. To show scientific conclusion can be reached after discussion.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When I was in primary school, reading index cards (索引卡) under the guidance of our librarian was how my classmates and I located the books we wanted and entered the world of ideas. It was amazing. ____16____ Then the same librarian explained that book-locating information was also available on a website. We could select books without even leaving our chairs.
____17____ The librarian was not confident that the new technology would last. So as kids, we kept one foot planted in each world, learning the digital landscape while also physically exploring libraries.
Throughout educational history, new tools have been accepted, rejected, or ignored. Digital card catalogues (目录) are an example of tools that facilitate learning, leading many schools to adopt a generally friendly attitude toward new technologies. ____18____ Some tools negatively affect our learning, the most recent example being ChatGPT.
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that can respond to the questions one asks, drawing on stores of information and its interactions with other users. Where ChatGPT impacts education is in completing tasks assigned to students. Students can quit thinking — allowing ChatGPT to digest difficult readings on their behalf. ____19____
But learning to write is learning to think. Thinking is something we need to grow and progress as human beings. ____20____ ChatGPT and related technologies destroy this important task. I recommend that students resist
employing them in the context of reading and writing if they wish to be transformed by their learning.
A. Sure, AI can do these tasks for us.
B. Education is meant to shape a person.
C. But not all tools are equally constructive.
D. They can also ask it to construct essays assigned by professors.
E. If allowed to have access to AI-based tools, no one would ever think.
F. However, this whole process seemed disappointing the very next day.
G. In those days, we were living between the digital and pre-digital worlds.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As I was getting ready to check out some books, I recalled that I needed to obtain a particular brand of canned cat food from the vet (兽医). Upon entering the veterinary clinic, I found the vet helper assisting other customers. While waiting in line for my turn, I ___21___ another gentleman come in and approach the counter. Seeing the anxious expression on his face, I offered to ___22___ him to be served first, remarking that I would go to the ___23___ meanwhile.
“Thank you, that would indeed be helpful!” the assistant acknowledged. The gentleman, however, ___24___,” “You should go first, as you arrived before me.” I ___25___ him, “Please, do go ahead. It’s my pleasure.” In jest (开玩笑地), he ___26___ , “How can I possibly express my gratitude for your ___27___ ” Without much thought, I said with a ___28___ tone, “Perhaps by ___29___ my cat to a case of cat food Haha.” Chuckling, I made my way to my previous destination.
Returning ten minutes later, I approached the counter to find the ___30___ smiling broadly. “You don’t ___31___ anything! The gentleman has ___32___ the cost of your cat food!” She announced, startling me. “What Did he know it costs $ 85 before he decided to buy it ” I was so surprised. “Yes! He asked first. I conveyed my profound gratitude on your ___33___, and I asked him the reason for his good deed. He simply said it was because you were willing to help others, and he was willing to ___34___ this goodness,” she replied.
It made me realize how ___35___ our world can be to acts of kindness, how one small gesture can spread out and touch the lives of others in ways we might never fully understand.
21. A. whispered B. listened C. stared D. observed
22. A. allow B. warn C. forbid D. prefer
23. A. college B. library C. theatre D. market
24. A. sensed B. complained C. insisted D. pretended
25. A. judged B. assured C. thanked D. cheated
26. A. suggested B. thought C. repeated D. responded
27. A. tolerance B. comfort C. generosity D. nursing
28. A. casual B. firm C. confident D. suitable
29. A. cleaning B. treating C. assigning D. sorting
30. A. colleague B. mentor C. candidate D. assistant
31. A. change B. owe C. suffer D. waste
32. A. denied B. predicted C. covered D. shared
33. A. behalf B. own C. guard D. way
34. A. pass on B. get through C. work out D. hand in
35. A. innovative B. objective C. competitive D. sensitive
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。
The year 1970 witnessed the establishment of the World Earth Day. Over 50 years later, ____36____ started as a grassroots movement has exploded into an international day of attention and campaigns ____37____ (commit) to preserving the environment. According to the Earth Day Network, one of the largest activist organizations holding Earth Day events, many a ____38____ (participate) across the globe celebrate Earth Day in a different way.
Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring published in 1962 was among a series of critical environmental issues ____39____ (help) give birth to the environmental movement. The book brought ____40____ to light that the use of a pesticide called DDT was polluting rivers and destroying the eggs of birds like bald eagles. The number of the latter declined ____41____ (dramatic). Then, in 1969, a large oil leak near the Santa Barbara County coast ____42____ (drive) the then Senator Gaylord Nelson to put Earth Day on the national stage.
In the past years since the first Earth Day, there ____43____ (be) a large number of major environment wins. Protection has been put in place on everything ____44____ clean water to endangered species.
The theme of Earth Day 2023 is “Earth for All”, the concept of ____45____ emphasizes human beings must respect nature, follow its ways and protect it.
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，你校于上周五举行了趣味运动会，你的新西兰朋友Terry很想了解该活动，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 趣味运动会情况；
2. 你的感受和收获。
注意：
1、词数 100 左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Terry,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
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。
The year 2013 marked a turning point in my life. In June, my husband was offered a new Job in Ghana. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer and copywriter (广告文字撰写人), I, without any hesitation, made the decision to relocate with him.
While my husband engaged in work, my visa didn’t grant me the same privilege. But that’s okay. I didn’t know what to do anyway. I was left isolated, homesick and lacking purpose. Our new home was a bungalow near a river that cut across expansive grasslands. With few people around our home, I turned to nature, which had been a fondness of mine since childhood. Every day, I would take my camera and wander around, photographing aimlessly.
It wasn’t long before September arrived, bringing the full flow of the rainy season. After one particularly bad thunderstorm, I found a finch (雀) — a poor little thing barely a month old with one wing broken — on the ground. Evidently, he had been abandoned by his flock, his nest blown from a tree. The sight was heartbreaking. He was the
size of my lite finger. His eyes were tightly shut and he was shuddering, too young to survive alone. I somehow felt a connection with it. Immediately I scooped him up and cautiously placed him in a cardboard box with towels, mimicking a nest, and stayed up all night researching how to care for him.
The next day, he seemed to regain some energy. He woke with his mouth open, though still too weak to let out a call. I fed him some food and chirped (叽喳) at him. To my amusement, he chirped back and even climbed into my hand. I affectionately gazed at this adorable creature, who was now boldly pecking (啄) my fingers now and then. A surge of warmth ran through me. Tenderly stroking his feathers, I chirped a lullaby, singing him to sleep. Gradually, his eyes drooped and he drifted off. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the scene — as far as he was concerned, I was his mother.
Para 1. “I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2. At that moment I realized that as I dedicated myself to the finch’s care, something within me changed.
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合肥九中2024-2025学年第一学期第四次单元质量检测
高三年级英语试卷
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. B 2. B 3. A
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. B
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. A 15. C
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. D 20. E
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)
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. A 35. D
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【答案】36. what
mitted
38. participant
39. helping
40. it 41. dramatically
42. drove 43. have been
44. from 45. which
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46.
【答案】Dear Terry,
Last Friday, our school held a fun sports day, which was an exciting event for everyone. We took part in various games such as sack races, three-legged races, and tug-of-war. It was a day filled with laughter and teamwork, as students from different grades teamed up to compete.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the chance to bond with my classmates. Winning the sack race was a highlight for me! More importantly, I learned the value of cooperation and sportsmanship. It was great to see everyone cheering for each other, regardless of who won or lost.
I hope you can experience something similar in New Zealand!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47.
【答案】“I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him. The bond between us grew stronger with each passing day. I named him Sunny, as his bright yellow feathers brought a ray of sunshine into my life. Sunny became my constant companion, and I poured all my love and attention into nurturing him back to health. I researched tirelessly, learning about finch behavior, diet, and habitat. Every moment spent with Sunny was a precious gift, and I found purpose in providing him with the care and love he needed.
At that moment, I realized that as I dedicated myself to the finch's care, something within me changed. I discovered a newfound sense of fulfillment and purpose that had been missing from my life for so long. As I watched him grow stronger, his broken wing healing, I felt a renewed sense of hope and joy. The experience of nursing Sunny back to health inspired within me a desire to make a difference in the lives of animals and share their stories through my photography.
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合肥九中2024-2025学年第一学期第四次单元质量检测
高三年级英语试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节
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. What does the woman pay for
A. Some books. B. A ticket to New York. C. Postage for some books.
2. Why does the man want black coffee
A. He doesn’t like sugar.
B. He has enough sugar today.
C. He thinks black coffee can wake him up.
3. What does the woman mean
A. She wants a bigger room. B. She doesn’t like the sculpture. C. She won’t buy the sculpture.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. On the street. C. In the car.
5. What are they talking about
A. The importance of learning English.
B. The importance of seeing the world.
C. The most important thing in learning English.
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. What does the woman do
A. A librarian. B. A shop assistant. C. A teacher.
7. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Buying some books on computers.
B. Borrowing some dictionaries.
C. Asking some experts for advice.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why did Emma’s mother decide to go back to school
A. She loved and wanted to study art.
B. School is peaceful and relaxing.
C. She wanted to find another job.
9. What did Emma’s mother want to study after retirement
A. Sculpture. B. Art history. C. Business administration.
10. What is the man’s attitude toward Emma’s mother’s decision
A. Disapproving. B. Ambiguous. C. Understanding.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a meeting room. B. In a radio room. C. In an office.
12. What made Lisa choose her job
A. Her parents’ influence. B. Her leaders’ guidance. C. Her friends’ help.
13. Who will Lisa talk about next
A. Her teacher. B. Her friend. C. Her mother.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What was the girl’s feeling after she saw the boy
A. Sad. B. Unworried. C. Anxious.
15. What were the students doing when the boy arrived at class
A. Taking an exam. B. Drawing graphs. C. Giving presentations.
16. What do we know from the conversation
A. They couldn’t give their presentation because of the boy’s being late.
B. The speakers would still have a chance to give their presentation.
C. The boy was late because he lived too far away from school.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the spring cycling held
A. In New York State. B. In New Jersey. C. In California.
18. Where will the bicyclists meet next Saturday
A. In the parking area. B. On shore. C. At the hotel.
19. Who can enjoy bicycling according to the speaker
A. Beginners. B. Expert riders. C. Bicyclists with all abilities.
20. Where can the bicyclists get a map
A On the bike. B. At the starting point. C. At the information table.
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
Each year, TIME makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. This year’s list has something for everyone, from delicious local food to close encounters with wildlife. Maybe you like scenic outdoor adventures. Maybe you prefer brain-bending science museums. Whatever you like, learning about these destinations will definitely change how you see the world. Where would you go first
Nature Art
Art and nature lovers can wander through a world of colorful drawings at the Grootbos Florilegium, at the Grootbos Private Nature Preserve, in South Africa. The gallery has nearly 250 botanical drawings. They celebrate South African plants and their pollinators (传花粉者), such as insects and birds. — By Elaine Glusac
Lush Land
Want to try harvesting seaweed or keeping bees Travel to Chile’s Ruta De Los Abastos.Visitors can acquire hands-on experience with agriculture. And they’ll meet food producers,such as farmers and people who fish. —
By Sorrel Moseley-Williams
Roll Along
People who travel with Natural Selection’s Guided Cycling Safari see amazing elephants, giraffes, and other amazing animals up close. The best part The safari takes place on bikes. You’ll roll through beautiful Botswana, Africa, in style, covering 25 to 45 miles per day. — By Cindy Fan
All Aboard
The Diyarbakir Express offers a 24-hour ride across Turkey. Passengers snack on Turkish treats in the dining car while enjoying the changing scenery. Then they can hop off the train to see wall paintings from 3000 BCE and explore a town below a dormant (休眠) volcano. — By Jennifer Hattam
Deep Dive
Scuba diving is for everyone at Dive Tutukaka. Dives are conducted off New Zealand’s North Island. The company focuses on helping divers who need extra support, providing wheelchairramps (斜坡) and expert assistance in case of emergency. — By Terry Ward
1. What is the main focus of the Grootbos Florilegium
A. Wildlife habitats. B. Artistic representations.
C. Diversity of marine ecosystems. D. Practical methods of agricultural production
2. What experience can visitors expect at Chile’s Ruta De Los Abastos
A. Hiking to observe wildlife.
B. Involvement in agricultural practices.
C. Enjoying gourmet meals on a luxury train.
D. Exploring high-tech museum exhibitions.
3. Which group of people is Dive Tutukaka particularly suited for
A. Disabled people. B. Young adventurers.
C. Experienced free divers. D. Tourists interested in marine life.
B
On a clear sunny day on the Georgia coast, ecotour guide Rene Heidt leads her guests on her boat through a narrow waterway. Unbroken grasses reach overhead, and there’s no building, power line, or cell tower in sight. It’s a perfect location for visitors to view a nearby mudflat (泥滩), where roughly300,000 shorebirds, including the roseate spoonbill and the whimbrel, come to eat, rest, and nest every year.
Heidt has had a 15-year career as an ecotour guide and much of what she shares on the tours comes from her experiences. But more recently, the University of Georgia’s Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE) certification (认证) program has been designed to support ecotour guides like Heidt, helping improve the information they share with tourists. The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats.
While providing knowledge about Georgia’s natural resources, the CARE program also discusses how to visit
some sensitive areas responsibly. Now, when Heidt gives boating tours, she rows with a light touch, moving almost silently across the water. When she shares facts about wildlife with her guests, she doesn’t speak louder than whispers. Actually, it’s a skill Heidt must have perfected in her previous career. “The program changes the way I give tours. It helps me to be more mindful of a boat’s influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about,” she recalled.
Getting trained through the CARE program also benefits Heidt’s business. According to Heidt, the program allows her to learn more about this environment. And that’s knowledge she passes along to her guests. “It’s a fantastic coast,” she says. “And it’s important to share its beauty with others to help them realize that it is worth protecting.”
4. Why was the CARE program launched
A. To offer the latest tour news. B. To qualify and recognize ecotour guides.
C. To give aid to local education. D. To share and publicize travel experience.
5. What may be the suggestion from the CARE program for visiting sensitive areas
A. Reasonably arrange travel routes. B. Save as much wildlife as possible.
C. Leave as little impact as possible. D. Fully respect local cultural customs.
6. What is Heidt’s attitude towards the CARE program
A. Doubtful. B. Tolerant. C. Uncertain. D. Favorable.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Tending to Sensitive Coastal Areas B. Reaching out to Ecotourism Supporters
C. Backing up Ecotourism in Georgia D. Initiating a CARE Certification Journey
C
Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a poker face, not showing what you are feeling Scientists at Nottingham Trent University say that wearing your heart on your face, could actually give you a significant social advantage.
The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months.
The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation
task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that for agreeable folks, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationship and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an“ affiliative (亲和) function,” or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions.
Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable,” suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to decipher. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well- liked.
The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, the next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working overtime on your behalf.
8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the study
A. Its impact. B. Its findings. C. Its limitations. D. Its significance.
9 What may facial expressiveness serve as in negotiation settings
A. A way to frighten competitors.
B. A method to hide personalities.
C. A tool to show personal quality.
D. A strategy to settle disagreement.
10. What does the underlined word “decipher” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Copy. B. Overlook. C. Remember D. Interpret.
11. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study
A. Always wearing a still face. B. Learning to be an open book.
C. Speaking out inner emotions. D. Forcing a smile through tears.
D
A man in a lab coat bends under a dim light with tight eyes looking at a microscope. Time is short, the pays-off are high, and only this scientist can save everyone. That kind of romanticized picture of science was standard for a long time. But it’s far from the truth.
Some scientists search for the causes of some observable effects, such as the link between destroyed forests and Earth’s temperature increase. Others may investigate the “what” rather than the “why” of things. For example, ecologists build models to estimate gray wolf abundance in Montana, US. It’s impractical to spot them all and count them. Abundance models are not 100 percent accurate, but they offer estimates that seem good enough to set harvesting quotas (限额) and maintain the ecosystem.
Beyond the “what” and the “why”, scientists may focus on the “how”. For instance, the lives of people living with illnesses can be improved by research on how to relieve symptoms, even if the true causes of their disorders are largely unknown to current medicine.
People often think “real science” should provide definite, complete and perfect answers to their questions. However, given various limitations and the world’s complexity, keeping multiple perspectives in play is often the best way for scientists to reach their goals and solve the problems at hand.
In the world of science, healthy disagreement is a feature, not a bug. Science is a social process in which the community’s scrutiny (监督) ensures we have the best available knowledge. “Best available” does not mean “definitive”, but the best we have until we find out how to improve it.
The long history of atomism (原子论) shows how science is a process rather than a fast delivery of results set in stone. As scientist Jean Baptiste Perrin conducted his 1908 experiments that seemingly settled all discussion regarding atoms, questions about the atom’s properties were about to spark decades of controversy with the birth of quantum (量子) physics. Similar discussions continue to the present day.
So, real science is a collective, imperfect and may-sided process in which scientists contribute multiple and often partial solutions to complex and diverse problems.
12. How does the author introduce the topic of the article
A. By describing a scientific research process.
B. By telling a scientist’s personal experience.
C. By giving an example of scientific failure.
D. By presenting a common misconception.
13. What do paragraphs 2-3 mainly talk about
A. The challenges faced by scientists.
B. The history of scientific research.
C. The methods scientists use to share results.
D. The various focuses of scientists in their research.
14. What is the author’s view on healthy disagreements in science
A. They are essential for scientific progress.
B. They create confusion and delay conclusions.
C. They indicate problems in scientific methods.
D. They often lead to the rejection of old theories.
15. Why does the author mention Jean Baptiste Perrin’s experiments and the subsequent debate
A. To show science is a collection of facts.
B. To prove scientific knowledge is always absolute.
C. To illustrate science is a dynamic and evolving process.
D. To show scientific conclusion can be reached after discussion.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When I was in primary school, reading index cards (索引卡) under the guidance of our librarian was how my classmates and I located the books we wanted and entered the world of ideas. It was amazing. ____16____ Then the same librarian explained that book-locating information was also available on a website. We could select books without even leaving our chairs.
____17____ The librarian was not confident that the new technology would last. So as kids, we kept one foot planted in each world, learning the digital landscape while also physically exploring libraries.
Throughout educational history, new tools have been accepted, rejected, or ignored. Digital card catalogues (目录) are an example of tools that facilitate learning, leading many schools to adopt a generally friendly attitude toward new technologies. ____18____ Some tools negatively affect our learning, the most recent example being ChatGPT.
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that can respond to the questions one asks, drawing on stores of information and its interactions with other users. Where ChatGPT impacts education is in completing tasks assigned to students. Students can quit thinking — allowing ChatGPT to digest difficult readings on their behalf. ____19____
But learning to write is learning to think. Thinking is something we need to grow and progress as human beings. ____20____ ChatGPT and related technologies destroy this important task. I recommend that students resist
employing them in the context of reading and writing if they wish to be transformed by their learning.
A. Sure, AI can do these tasks for us.
B. Education is meant to shape a person.
C. But not all tools are equally constructive.
D. They can also ask it to construct essays assigned by professors.
E. If allowed to have access to AI-based tools, no one would ever think.
F. However, this whole process seemed disappointing the very next day.
G. In those days, we were living between the digital and pre-digital worlds.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As I was getting ready to check out some books, I recalled that I needed to obtain a particular brand of canned cat food from the vet (兽医). Upon entering the veterinary clinic, I found the vet helper assisting other customers. While waiting in line for my turn, I ___21___ another gentleman come in and approach the counter. Seeing the anxious expression on his face, I offered to ___22___ him to be served first, remarking that I would go to the ___23___ meanwhile.
“Thank you, that would indeed be helpful!” the assistant acknowledged. The gentleman, however, ___24___,” “You should go first, as you arrived before me.” I ___25___ him, “Please, do go ahead. It’s my pleasure.” In jest (开玩笑地), he ___26___ , “How can I possibly express my gratitude for your ___27___ ” Without much thought, I said with a ___28___ tone, “Perhaps by ___29___ my cat to a case of cat food Haha.” Chuckling, I made my way to my previous destination.
Returning ten minutes later, I approached the counter to find the ___30___ smiling broadly. “You don’t ___31___ anything! The gentleman has ___32___ the cost of your cat food!” She announced, startling me. “What Did he know it costs $ 85 before he decided to buy it ” I was so surprised. “Yes! He asked first. I conveyed my profound gratitude on your ___33___, and I asked him the reason for his good deed. He simply said it was because you were willing to help others, and he was willing to ___34___ this goodness,” she replied.
It made me realize how ___35___ our world can be to acts of kindness, how one small gesture can spread out and touch the lives of others in ways we might never fully understand.
21. A. whispered B. listened C. stared D. observed
22. A. allow B. warn C. forbid D. prefer
23. A. college B. library C. theatre D. market
24. A. sensed B. complained C. insisted D. pretended
25. A. judged B. assured C. thanked D. cheated
26. A. suggested B. thought C. repeated D. responded
27. A. tolerance B. comfort C. generosity D. nursing
28. A. casual B. firm C. confident D. suitable
29. A. cleaning B. treating C. assigning D. sorting
30. A. colleague B. mentor C. candidate D. assistant
31. A. change B. owe C. suffer D. waste
32. A. denied B. predicted C. covered D. shared
33. A. behalf B. own C. guard D. way
34. A. pass on B. get through C. work out D. hand in
35. A. innovative B. objective C. competitive D. sensitive
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。
The year 1970 witnessed the establishment of the World Earth Day. Over 50 years later, ____36____ started as a grassroots movement has exploded into an international day of attention and campaigns ____37____ (commit) to preserving the environment. According to the Earth Day Network, one of the largest activist organizations holding Earth Day events, many a ____38____ (participate) across the globe celebrate Earth Day in a different way.
Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring published in 1962 was among a series of critical environmental issues ____39____ (help) give birth to the environmental movement. The book brought ____40____ to light that the use of a pesticide called DDT was polluting rivers and destroying the eggs of birds like bald eagles. The number of the latter declined ____41____ (dramatic). Then, in 1969, a large oil leak near the Santa Barbara County coast ____42____ (drive) the then Senator Gaylord Nelson to put Earth Day on the national stage.
In the past years since the first Earth Day, there ____43____ (be) a large number of major environment wins. Protection has been put in place on everything ____44____ clean water to endangered species.
The theme of Earth Day 2023 is “Earth for All”, the concept of ____45____ emphasizes human beings must respect nature, follow its ways and protect it.
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，你校于上周五举行了趣味运动会，你的新西兰朋友Terry很想了解该活动，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 趣味运动会情况；
2. 你的感受和收获。
注意：
1、词数 100 左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Terry,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
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。
The year 2013 marked a turning point in my life. In June, my husband was offered a new Job in Ghana. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer and copywriter (广告文字撰写人), I, without any hesitation, made the decision to relocate with him.
While my husband engaged in work, my visa didn’t grant me the same privilege. But that’s okay. I didn’t know what to do anyway. I was left isolated, homesick and lacking purpose. Our new home was a bungalow near a river that cut across expansive grasslands. With few people around our home, I turned to nature, which had been a fondness of mine since childhood. Every day, I would take my camera and wander around, photographing aimlessly.
It wasn’t long before September arrived, bringing the full flow of the rainy season. After one particularly bad thunderstorm, I found a finch (雀) — a poor little thing barely a month old with one wing broken — on the ground. Evidently, he had been abandoned by his flock, his nest blown from a tree. The sight was heartbreaking. He was the
size of my lite finger. His eyes were tightly shut and he was shuddering, too young to survive alone. I somehow felt a connection with it. Immediately I scooped him up and cautiously placed him in a cardboard box with towels, mimicking a nest, and stayed up all night researching how to care for him.
The next day, he seemed to regain some energy. He woke with his mouth open, though still too weak to let out a call. I fed him some food and chirped (叽喳) at him. To my amusement, he chirped back and even climbed into my hand. I affectionately gazed at this adorable creature, who was now boldly pecking (啄) my fingers now and then. A surge of warmth ran through me. Tenderly stroking his feathers, I chirped a lullaby, singing him to sleep. Gradually, his eyes drooped and he drifted off. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the scene — as far as he was concerned, I was his mother.
Para 1. “I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him.
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Para 2. At that moment I realized that as I dedicated myself to the finch’s care, something within me changed.
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合肥九中2024-2025学年第一学期第四次单元质量检测
高三年级英语试卷
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. B 2. B 3. A
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. B
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. A 15. C
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. D 20. E
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)
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. A 35. D
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【答案】36. what
mitted
38. participant
39. helping
40. it 41. dramatically
42. drove 43. have been
44. from 45. which
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46.
【答案】Dear Terry,
Last Friday, our school held a fun sports day, which was an exciting event for everyone. We took part in various games such as sack races, three-legged races, and tug-of-war. It was a day filled with laughter and teamwork, as students from different grades teamed up to compete.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the chance to bond with my classmates. Winning the sack race was a highlight for me! More importantly, I learned the value of cooperation and sportsmanship. It was great to see everyone cheering for each other, regardless of who won or lost.
I hope you can experience something similar in New Zealand!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47.
【答案】“I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him. The bond between us grew stronger with each passing day. I named him Sunny, as his bright yellow feathers brought a ray of sunshine into my life. Sunny became my constant companion, and I poured all my love and attention into nurturing him back to health. I researched tirelessly, learning about finch behavior, diet, and habitat. Every moment spent with Sunny was a precious gift, and I found purpose in providing him with the care and love he needed.
At that moment, I realized that as I dedicated myself to the finch's care, something within me changed. I discovered a newfound sense of fulfillment and purpose that had been missing from my life for so long. As I watched him grow stronger, his broken wing healing, I felt a renewed sense of hope and joy. The experience of nursing Sunny back to health inspired within me a desire to make a difference in the lives of animals and share their stories through my photography.
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