安徽省合肥市第七中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第四次质检英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频及听力原文）

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合肥七中2022级高三（上）第四次质检（英语）试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. What's the weather like now
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Business partners. C. Friends.
3. When will the speakers get there
A. At 9:45a. m. B. At 9:30a. m. C. At 9:15a. m.
4. Why was the woman late
A. She missed the taxi. B. The taxi had an accident. C. She got injured.
5. Who will begin the lecture
A. Dr. White. B. Dr. Hopkins. C. Prof. Pears.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或读白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
Where are the speakers
A. In a hotel. B. In the man's office. C. In a post office.
7. What will the man do next
A. Fetch an envelope. B. Send some papers by fax. C. Go downstairs.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What shape of glasses does the man recommend
A. Square. B. Round. C. Heart-shaped.
9. Which glasses are the least popular
A. The red ones. B. The gold ones. C. The purple ones.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man go to the woman
A. To borrow books. B. To submit his work. C. To ask for time extension.
11. Whose book is the man reading now
A. Oliver's. B. Andrew's. C. Billy's.
12. What will the man probably do
A. Design a survey. B. Analyze research data. C. Interview specialists.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where is the man from
A. Canada. B. The UK. C. The USA.
14. What does the man say about bank holidays
A. People don't deal with business on these days.
B. The banks don't open on these days.
C. The bank services are free on these days.
15. How do people celebrate Shakespeare Day
A. Enjoy a related movie. B. Hold a special party. C. Record Shakespeare's words.
16. When did the man last celebrate Shakespeare Day
A. Two years ago. B. Last year. C. Last month.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the cause of the disaster
A. Too much rainfall. B. A stream of mud. C. Overflowing rivers.
18. What were people doing when the disaster hit the area
A. Working. B. Sleeping. C. Traveling.
19 How many soldiers and police officers came to people's rescue
A. Over 100. B. Over 200. C. Over 1 ,000.
20. What might the road conditions lead to
A. The difficulty in reaching the trapped.
B. The possibility of creating anxiety.
C. The shortage of food and supplies.
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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Chance played a major role in some of the world’s great inventions, from Anaesthesia to Brandy.
Anaesthesia
Inventor: Horace Wells
Year: 1844
What Happened: In its salad days, N O was strictly a party toy, since it made people howl like hyenas (土狼). But a friend of the dentist took too much of the stuff at a laughing-gas stage show and cut his leg. However, the friend hadn’t realized he’d hurt himself. As a result, Nitrous oxide became an early form of anaesthesia.
Saccharin
Inventors: Constantin Fahlberg and Ira Remsen
Year: 1879
What Happened: After spending the day studying coal tar (沥青) byproducts, Fahlberg left his Johns Hopkins laboratory and went to dinner. Something he ate tasted particularly sweet, which he traced to a chemical compound he’d spilled on his hand. Best of all, it contained no energy content. As a result, he cut Remsen and the university out of millions of dollars when he secretly patented the breakthrough discovery, saccharin.
Silly Putty
Inventor: James Wright
Year: 1943
What Happened: During the war years, the General Electric engineer combined C6H18OSi2 and HBrO3 in an attempt to find a cheap alternative to rubber for tank footboard (脚踏板). It didn’t work. But the scientists had fun bouncing and stretching the mix, when they weren’t using it to transfer comics onto paper. Kids ended up having fun playing with the Silly Putty too.
Brandy
Inventor: A Dutch shipmaster
Year: 16th century
What Happened: He used heat to concentrate wine in order to make it easier to transport, with the idea of adding water to recover it when he arrived. Unexpectedly, concentrated wine tasted better than watered-down wine. Since then, “Burnt wine” or “brandewijn” in Dutch, has become a big hit. Call it brandy, since after a few drinks of the stuff, there’s no way you can pronounce brandewijn so no waiter can understand what you’re ordering.
1. What can we learn about saccharin
A. It is calorie-free. B. It is costly.
C. It is a lab byproduct. D. It is illegal.
2. Which of the inventions is a toy for kids
A. Anaesthesia. B. Saccharin. C. Silly Putty. D. Brandy.
3. What do they have in common
A. They are eatable. B. They were invented in wartime.
C. They are organic compounds. D. They came out of the blue.
B
In the scientific history, few rivalries (竞争) have captured the imagination like the one between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. These two inventors, each with their unique approaches and visions, engaged in a fierce competition that forever transformed the world of electricity and innovation.
The paths of Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison first crossed in the late 1800s when Tesla arrived in the United States with his boundless enthusiasm and inventive spirit. Tesla, a young Serbian engineer, sought opportunities to work on his ambitious ideas. Edison, already an established inventor and entrepreneur, recognized Tesla’s talent and employed him at his company, the Edison Machine Works.
It was during Tesla’s time working for Edison that the seeds of rivalry were sown. Edison advocated direct current (DC) as the dominant method for electrical distribution, while Tesla saw the potential of alternating current (AC) systems, which offered greater efficiency over longer distances.
The turning point in their rivalry occurred with the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893．Tesla, backed by George Westinghouse, successfully showcased the superiority of AC by lighting the fairgrounds with his AC-powered system. This success crushed Edison’s claims of DC’s superiority, leading to the widespread adoption of AC as the standard for electrical power transmission (传输).
However, due to Edison’s influence, AC power was initially dismissed as dangerous and unreliable. In order to demonstrate its safety, Tesla held a public demonstration where he famously lit up a string of lights using his AC
motor powered by Niagara Falls, proving once and for all that AC power was safe for use in homes and businesses around the world.
While both sides fought fiercely for control of electricity distribution networks across America, it was ultimately Tesla’s AC system that won out due to its greater efficiency over long distances compared with DC systems which quickly lost voltage (电压) as distance increased from their source point. Eventually even Edison himself came around and accepted defeat when he finally admitted that “Tesla has solved an extremely difficult problem”.
Despite their differences, the two men had an unwilling respect for each other. Edison was known to refer to Tesla as “one of the greatest electrical geniuses the world has ever seen” while Tesla praised Edison’s contributions to the field of electricity. Though their rivalry defined the development of electricity in the late 19th century, its impact still resonates (产生共鸣) today.
4. In which aspect did Tesla’s and Edison’s views on electrical systems differ
A. The source of electrical power.
B. The invention of electrical devices.
C. The efficiency of power generation.
D. The method of electrical transmission.
5. How did Tesla prove the reliability of AC power
A. By conducting a public experiment at Niagara Falls.
B. By displaying AC- powered lighting in a community.
C. By getting support from George Westinghouse.
D. By highlighting the limitations of DC power.
6. Why did Tesla’s AC system finally achieve success
A. It provided higher voltage outputs.
B. It was easier to operate and maintain.
C. It had superior long-range performance.
D. It received more financial backing.
7. What message does the author want to convey in the text
A. Every cloud has a silver lining.
B. Real knowledge comes from practice.
C. A rising tide lifts all boats
D. Rivalry fuels progress.
C
The impacts of smoking on the immune system remain long after a smoker’s last smoking, according to a study. The analysis is part of an effort to determine why immune responses vary so widely from person to person. In addition to cigarette smoking, the study found that having a higher-than-average body mass index (体重指数) and having previously been infected with a typical virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV,巨细胞病毒) also affect the immune response.
Biologist Saint-André and her colleagues analysed blood samples and questionnaires collected by the Milieu Intérieur Consortium from 1,000 healthy people who live in Brittany, France. The researchers exposed the blood samples to microorganisms, viruses and so on known to activate the immune system. They then gauged the effect
of them on the production of proteins called cytokines (细胞因子) , which regulate the body’s inflammatory (炎症的) responses.
The authors combined these results with information about 136 personal traits drawn from population studies, environmental and clinical data. They found that three factors stood out as having particularly strong associations with cytokine responses: cigarette smoking, body mass index and previous cytomegalovirus infection.
The data on cigarette consumption were particularly striking; the effect of smoking on cytokine responses was as large as the effects of age, sex and genetics. And these effects remained for years after participants had given up cigarettes.
But the study still needs to be repeated to ensure that the results are convincing, says Saint-Andre. And in future, it should include a more diverse group of participants. The team has now expanded their study to include participants from Senegal and Hong Kong, she says. The researchers have also gone back to the original participants, and have collected fresh blood samples from 415 of them 10 years after the original samples were taken.
“It would be valuable to learn more about how smoking influences immune cell function, and, in turn, what the body’s responses to infection are,” says professor Luo. “That could offer valuable insights into the broader health consequences of smoking.”
8. How did the researchers identify the three influencing factors
A By repeating the study.
B. By contrasting the personal traits
C. By referring to studies of other fields.
D. By researching up to 136 people.
9. Who might have the worst immune system according to the text
A. Someone who has quit smoking for many years.
B. Someone whose relatives have a smoking habit.
C. Someone who has a below normal body mass index.
D. Someone who lives with a CMV infected person.
10. What did researchers do to ensure the results were CORRECT
A. They invited more participants of the same race.
B. They expanded their research all over the world.
C. They got on well with the original participants.
D They restudied some original participants years later.
11. What can we know from what Luo said
A. It is useful and valuable to give up smoking.
B. The result of the study is complete.
C. Smoking has something to do with infection.
D. The study aids to learn the effects of smoking.
D
A global study comparing 2,062 birds finds that, in highly variable environments, birds tend to have either larger or smaller brains relative to their body size. Birds with smaller brains tend to use ecological strategies that are not available to big-brained ones.
“The fact is that there are a great many species that do quite well with small brains,” said Trevor Fristoe, first author of the study from Washington University.
Previous studies had found general trends toward larger relative brain sizes at higher latitudes (纬度), where conditions are more variable. This new study is different because it looks at the full distribution of brain sizes across environments, allowing the researchers to test whether different sizes are over-or under-represented. They found that at higher latitudes, bird brains are significantly more likely to be either relatively large or relatively small compared to body size.
What was going on here Fristoe, born in Alaska, had a few ideas. He suggests that the Alaska state bird, the
ptarmigan (雷鸟), might be a typical example of the small-brained species. Lovable though it is, it’s not exactly known for its smarts. The ptarmigan can, however, feed on branches and willow leaves.
“We find that small-brained species in these environments employ strategies that are unachievable with a large brain. These species are able to live on readily available but difficult to digest resources such as needles of conifers (针叶树), or even branches. These foods can be found even during extreme winter conditions, but they are fibrous and require a large gut (肠道) to digest,” Fristoe said. “Gut tissue, like brain tissue, is energetically demanding, and limited budgets mean that it is challenging to maintain a lot of both.”
“Brains are not evolving separately — they are part of a broader suite of adaptations that help creatures succeed in their lives,” said Carlos Botero, assistant professor of biology and co-author of the study. “Biologists, ourselves included, have historically believed that environmental variability drives the expansion of brain size. But when we take a broader view, we realize that other strategies also work — and remarkably, the alternative here involves making a brain actually smaller!”
12. How does Fristoe’ s research differ from previous studies
A. It arrives at a conflicting conclusion. B. It focuses on birds with smaller brains.
C. It covers a wider range of brain sizes. D. It reveals birds’ evolving processes.
13 What do we know about the ptarmigan
A. It is considered fairly intelligent. B. It has a powerful digesting system.
C. It has a relatively large body size. D. It has a selective feeding habit.
14. What can be inferred about smaller brains from Botero’s words
A. They are typical of independent evolution. B. They are a result of limited budgets.
C. They are not for variable environments. D. They are an effective survival strategy.
15. what can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Smaller the Brain, the Smarter B. Big Brains: Adapt to Higher Latitudes
C. Big Brains or Big Guts: Choose One D. Evolutions of Brain Size in Birds
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。
Forget privacy, young internet users want to be tracked
On every smartphone there sits a tracker’s paradise (乐园) of location data ready to be shared. ____16____
And this tech is marketed as convenient, not frightening.
What is an acceptable level of online surveillance (监视) I had assumed we all agreed that the ideal was none. ____17____ A quick enquiry on my friends found that those who were, like me, in their 40s and older either had no idea they could use their phone in this way or had relatively little interest in doing so. But friends a decade or so younger all seem to be tracking one another at will. They don’t find the idea of monitoring or being monitored in this way upsetting. They say it makes them feel safer.
____18____ It is just that they are realistic about the privacy that is available. They know that if you own a smartphone and don’t want to disable useful things like maps, then your location is already being watched. If app creators, smartphone makers and ad companies are already tracking your location, then why not share the information with people you know
If you want to start tracking the people you know, then there are some rules involved. It’s fine to use tracking to check that a friend has got home safely at the end of a night out, for example, but not to surprise them on the street. And think carefully about whom you share data with. ____19____
Location tracking as a safety measure, particularly for elderly parents and children, is appealing. ____20____ Once you grow comfortable sharing your location with your family and friends, perhaps one day you’ll be happy to share it with your employer or even government agencies.
A. It is for family and close friends only, not new dates.
B. But the truth is how popular it is depends on your age.
C. Location sharing has been around for more than a decade.
D. The risk is that if you do it too often, it will be hard to turn around.
E. After all, no one will find it comfortable to be watched all the time.
F. This is not because they are blind to the importance of online privacy.
G. Location tracking is so precise that it can locate one person in a crowd.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
James Mogaji is a security officer at Providence College Raymond Hall in Rhode Island. His enthusiasm made him such an integral part of his students’ lives that they ____21____ him as one of their own family.
Daniel Singh, a sophomore, described Mogaji as an attractive ____22____ in their residence hall, “He’s someone you’re ____23____ to. He was really kind and compassionate.”
The story takes a(n) ____24____ turn when the students discover that Mogaji has not ____25____ his family in Nigeria for more than a decade. The discovery sparked a wave of ____26____ enthusiasm among the students. Out of sympathy, the students ____27____ a fundraiser for him. There was overwhelming ____28____ for their efforts, with nearly 800 donations received, exceeding (超过) their ____29____ goal.
The students gathered around Mogaji and ______30______ him an envelope containing $3,000 to help pay for his trip to Nigeria. It was a heart-warming scene. ______31______ moved, Mogaji covered his face with his hands and fell to his knees in shock.
“We take care of our family. That’s what we do here at Providence College,” said the student offering the envelope to Mogaji. “We love you. You’re part of the ______32______.”
The students’ ______33______ has not only touched hearts, but also made dreams ______34______. Mogaji is planning his long-awaited trip to Nigeria in June, a trip made possible by the ______35______ and solidarity of a university community that truly embodies (体现) the spirit of family.
21. A. impressed B. registered C. accepted D. intended
22. A. figure B. sculptor C. composer D. designer
23. A. recommended B. moved C. preferred D. attracted
24. A. sudden B. touching C. smooth D. interesting
25. A. phoned B. heard C. found D. seen
26. A. flat B. curious C. genuine D. responsible
27. A. started B. required C. recognized D. contacted
28. A. legend B. support C. doubt D. view
29. A. positive B. achievable C. glorious D. initial
30. A. handed B. showed C. lent D. awarded
31. A. Finally B. Merely C. Visibly D. Likely
32 A. college B. family C. group D. community
33. A. impact B. plan C. hope D. action
34. A. come true B. get across C. go easy D. fall apart
35. A. cuteness B. effect C. kindness D. wisdom
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China will become the guest country of honor for the 37th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer from April 20 to 28. It is the first time that the festival ____36____ (introduce) the concept of guest countries.
During the nine-day event, the China Cultural Center in Paris will join hands with Weifang City in Shandong Province— ____37____ (know) as the “kite capital of the world”, to showcase the most authentic Chinese kite art and cultural experience to the audience. Various cultural activities will take center stage, ____38____ (involve) kite competitions, cultural performances and workshops on intangible cultural heritage.
The International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer is the largest and most ____39____ (influence) kite-themed event in France. In addition to regular kite displays, this year’s festival will debut the international kite stunt competition, ____40____ is called “The World Kite Cup Berck-sur-Mer”. Kite-flying masters from ten countries and regions will compete ____41____ the world champion title in a showdown of skills and creativity.
____42____ (kick) off the festival on April 20, ____43____ 100-meter-long dragon kite will take flight, followed by a series of activities, like dragon and lion dance performances, martial arts ____44____ (demonstrate), a tea ceremony, calligraphy exhibitions ____45____ traditional Chinese folk music performances.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 你校英文报将增设主题为“讲好中国故事”的栏目。你是栏目负责人李华，请给外教Kate写邮件咨询她对栏目的建议。内容包括：
1.介绍设想；
2.寻求建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分 25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文
When in fifth grade, I had a big dream: I wanted to win the school’s Science Fair. The prize was a shiny gold medal, and every year, students from all the grades would gather in the gym to see who the winners were. I didn’t think too much about how to make it happen — I just wanted to win.
However, there was a problem. I didn’t really have an idea for my project. I wasn’t sure what would be impressive enough to win, so I came up with a quick solution: I’d build a rocket. Rockets seemed cool, and I assumed if I made one that looked awesome, that should be enough.
So, I went to the store with my mom and grabbed a bunch of supplies: cardboard tubes, glue, markers, and glitter (闪光装饰物). My plan was simple — make the rocket look amazing, and everyone would be impressed. I didn’t bother learning how rockets worked, and I didn’t think about running tests. I figured if it looked good, that would be all I needed to win.
For the next few days, I worked hard on making my rocket shine. I glued the cardboard together, added fins to the sides, and covered the whole thing in glitter. It sparkled under the light, and I thought to myself, “This has to be enough.” But at the back of my mind, I knew, the Science Fair was supposed to be about learning and showing something scientific. Still, I ignored that feeling.
As the Science Fair approached, I spent all my time on my rocket’s look. I didn’t do any research, didn’t learn about thrust or fuel, and definitely didn’t test anything. I convinced myself that would be enough.
The big day finally arrived. I walked into the gym, proudly carrying my glitter-covered rocket. I set it up on the display table and watched as the judges made their way around the room. When they stopped at my project, my heart raced. This was my moment.
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。
One of the judges asked softly, “Can you explain how your rocket works ”
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When the awards were announced, my name wasn’t called.
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合肥七中2022级高三（上）第四次质检（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）
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. D
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C
第二节 （共5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. F 19. A 20. D
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【答案】36. has introduced
37. known 38. involving
39. influential
40. which 41. for
42.
To kick 43. a
44. demonstrations
45. and
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46.
【答案】Dear Kate,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to discuss a new section in our school’s English newspaper, titled “Telling Chinese Stories” . We aim to showcase the rich culture and history of China through compelling narratives and personal experiences.
As the head of this section, I would greatly appreciate your insights and suggestions. Your extensive knowledge of both Chinese and Western cultures would be invaluable in guiding us in creating engaging content. Specifically, I would like to know your thoughts on potential topics, as well as any recommendations for effective storytelling techniques that could resonate with our readership.
Thank you for considering our request. I am looking forward to your valuable input.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25分)
47.
【答案】参考范文
One of the judges asked softly, “Can you explain how your rocket works ” I froze. My stomach dropped. I hadn’t prepared for that question. “Uh…well, it’s a rocket,” I stammered. “It looks really cool and, um, shiny.” The judges raised their eyebrows. One of them asked, “Did you test it to see if it could fly Did you research how rockets are built ” I felt my face turn red. “No,” I admitted. “I didn’t test it, and I didn’t really learn about rockets.” The judges nodded politely and moved on. My heart sank. Deep down, I knew I hadn’t really tried.
When the awards were announced, my name wasn’t called. I didn’t win anything. My rocket, with all its glitter and shine, wasn’t enough. It wasn’t about how good it looked; it was about the effort and care that went into the project. I realized then that nothing’s enough if you don’t care enough to do it well. The next year, when the Science Fair came around again, I made sure my project wasn’t just cool to look at. I researched, I tested, and I cared about what I was doing. I didn’t win the gold medal, but I knew I had done my best. And that felt like a victory all on its own.
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