吉林省通化市梅河口市2024-2025学年高三下学期开学英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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高三英语开学考
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. When did Bill wake up today
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 7:00 am. C. At 6:00 am.
2. What will Karen do tonight
A. Eat out. B. Do some exercise. C. Go to the theater.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. At the office. C. In a drugstore.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Peter's trip plan. B. Peter's cousins. C. Peter's holiday.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does Jennie want to take her iPad
A. She has some homework to do.
B. She worries the trip will be boring.
C. She wants to take notes during the trip.
7. What kind of tourist attraction will the speakers visit
A. A natural site. B. An old town. C. A modern city.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man say about the truck
A. It's a mobile art truck. B. It travels around the US. C. It was used to sell food.
9. What does the man often do
A. He works at an art gallery.
B. He takes students to galleries.
C. He brings art activities to people.
10. What does the man think of his work
A. Tiring. B. Helpful. C. Boring.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What do the speakers plan to do
A. Take online lessons. B. Help each other study. C. Work on a paper.
12. What does the woman want to improve
A. Spoken Chinese. B. English writing. C. English grammar.
13. When will the speakers meet
A. On Tuesday afternoons. B. On Friday evenings. C. On Saturday mornings.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Hosting a workshop. B. Attending a lecture. C. Conducting an interview.
15. How did Mr. Favreau react to the documentary in 2006
A. He was inspired. B. He was indifferent. C. He was disappointed.
16. What did Mr. Favreau's team do
A. They did research on their own.
B. They got some professionals' guidance.
C. They set up courses on environmental health.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Armani dream of being in high school
A. A doctor. B. A designer. C. A soldier.
18. What motivated Armani to start his own design shop
A. The family pressure. B. His teacher's support. C. His friend's encouragement.
19. What did Armani do in 1979
A. He created some perfumes.
B. He released his own clothing line.
C. He started selling clothes in the US.
20. What did Armani design for England
A. Uniforms for the Olympics.
B. Uniforms for a football club.
C. Uniforms for its World Cup.
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
Renew San Francisco Zoo
Spend a Saturday beautiful gardens for both the animals and visitors.
What can be expected
●Becoming part of the Zoo’s history
●Sharing and developing new skills and interests
●Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides(杀虫剂)
●Meeting new people of different backgrounds with shared goal of conserving the Earth’s plant and animal species
Who can volunteer
Adults and children (at least 1 adult per 5 children).
When can I volunteer
The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed.
What do I wear
Choose something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear tough work shoes.
Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event
Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies, when your group works together to complete Zoo projects. Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride. Zoo staff will help organize each event to ensure your group enjoys the day at the Zoo.
To sign up, e-mail renewthezoo@sfzoo.org.
1. What are the volunteers of the Zoo expected to do
A. Collect data on new species. B. Learn about the Zoo’s history.
C. Join eco-friendly gardening. D. Research gardening techniques.
2. What rule must be followed by volunteers attending the Zoo event
A. Wearing a specific uniform. B. Bringing their own tools.
C Preparing meals in advance. D. Participating on schedule.
3. What is a benefit of sponsoring a Renew the Zoo day for a company
A. Enhancing fellowship among members. B. Developing bonds with local businesses.
C. Receiving training in animal protection. D. Getting discounted price on future visits.
B
We were seven hours past sun-up, but you never would have known that on Thursday afternoon as the roosters-adult male chickens began to crow. The noise started just after 2 p. m. and by the time it stopped, the dozen or so roosters would stretch open their mouths, extend their necks and cry out more than 100 times collectively in this event, which is one of the oldest contests at the Kentucky State Fair. Kentuckians, young and old, bring their roosters to the fair to see who can crow the most in a 15-minute stretch. The winning rooster’s owner takes home a bag of chicken feed.
It was about half an hour until the crow-off began when I settled into a seat across from a small stage full of cages. That’s where I met John Ball, the fair’s crowing organizer, who talked excitedly about the whole affair to come. “The only real rules are you have to bring a rooster and that you can’t egg it on during its 15 minutes in the spotlight,” he said.
I wondered how a rooster was trained to crow in the afternoon and fortunately, nine-year-old Ben Miller had some insight to share. When I introduced myself to him, he was already covering his rooster’s eyes gently with his hand. “Now, it thinks it’s dark,” Ben told me. Part of the trick was to make his rooster believe the sun hadn’t risen yet. That way, it would be ready to cry out as soon as it saw the light.
As I looked around, I saw that a few other roosters had joined us. One by one they were placed in the cages in front of the audience. The crowing continued for the full 15 minutes. After Ball’s timer went off, Sam Lamb, 15, and his rooster won the contest. It’d crowed 37 times, just a little more than half of the 67 crows from a few years before.
4. What can we say about the contest
A. It centers around six roosters. B. It lasts for a total of half an hour.
C. It is organized on a weekend afternoon. D. It is a tradition at the Kentucky State Fair.
5. What did John mean by saying “you can’t egg it on” in paragraph 2
A. You can’t leave it on an egg. B. You can’t motivate it to crow.
C. You can’t stop it from crowing. D. You can’t interrupt it with an egg.
6. What was Ben’s trick with his rooster
A. He made it confused about the time. B. He showed it some chicken feed.
C. He trained it to react to the timer. D. He left it alone in a dark room.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The science behind rooster crowing B. The history of the Kentucky State Fair
C. An occasion where roosters take center stage D. A day when John Ball shows up in a contest.
C
A new, flexible film(薄膜)with tiny sensors is going to make brain surgery safer and more accurate for problems like brain tumors and severe epilepsy(癫痫). This film looks like a thin plastic sheet and is put on the brain to record how brain cells work with much better detail than what we have now, says Shadi Dayeh, the main engineer from a university in California.
The sensors on the film are very sensitive, each being much smaller than a human hair, allowing for an incredibly detailed brain map. Dr. Ahmed Raslan, a brain doctor at another university and also a maker of this film, says this new thing will make it easier to understand how the brain works during surgery. When people are awake during surgery, they do different things that make their brain work in different ways. The film’s sensors indicate which areas of the brain are active during these tasks, helping surgeons to distinguish between healthy and diseased tissue.
The device has proven effective in animal studies, and in May, it received FDA approval for human trials. The development team is already working on a wireless version of the film that could be implanted for up to 30 days, potentially allowing patients with severe epilepsy to be monitored at home.
Looking ahead, the researchers imagine the film serving as a brain-computer interface for individuals who cannot communicate or move, enabling them to convert their thoughts into actions. This represents a milestone in both diagnostic capabilities and patient care, in agreement with the goals of the federal BRAIN Initiative, which aims to develop innovative tools for understanding and treating brain disorders. Despite recent funding cuts, the progress made with this sensor film is an evidence of the initiative’s success and the rapid advancement of brain technology.
8. What’s the function of the film mentioned in the text
A. Performing brain surgery. B. Tracking the activity of brain cells.
C. Monitoring brain surgery. D. Activating the function of brain cells.
9. How does the film assist doctors according to Dr. Ahmed Raslan
A. By keeping the patients awake.
B. By showing active parts of the brain.
C. By enhancing the efficiency of brain work.
D. By telling healthy tissue and unhealthy one.
10. What does Paragraph 3 focus on
A. The ongoing development of the film.
B The effect of the film in animal studies.
C. The potential of a cure for severe epilepsy.
D. The announcement of the development team.
11. Who might benefit directly from the film in the future
A. The disabled with brain disorders.
B. The patients with poor mental health.
C. Those used to working with computers.
D. Those in wheelchairs yet capable of thinking.
D
Sodium dehydroacetate (SDHA脱氢乙酸钠) is a preservative, particularly effective against molds (霉菌) and yeasts (酵母菌). It has been widely used in the food industry to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage. However, research has indicated potential health risks associated with long-term and high-dose consumption. Animal studies have suggested that SDHA can cause a decrease in food intake, weight loss, coagulation ability decline, and changes in liver and kidney tissues.
Scientific community has become increasingly concerned about its long-term health effects. It has been found that excessive (过度的) intake can lead to liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and other health issues. These findings have led to a reevaluation of its safety and use in food products.
In response to these concerns, food safety standards have been updated to limit the use of SDHA. For instance, the new standard GB2760-2024 in China has restricted its use in several food categories, including starch products, bread, pastries, and baking fillings, effective from February 8, 2025. This adjustment reflects a global trend where the use of SDHA is being strictly examined and limited due to potential health risks.
Faced with the new regulations, many manufacturers have to make significant changes to their preservative-based additives, taking into account not only the potential increase in production costs but also the need to upgrade their technological processes. The public, on the other hand, has shown a growing awareness and concern over food additives, which is driving the industry to develop safer and more natural preservatives. This trend is likely to influence the food additives industry’s development, as consumer preference shifts towards products with fewer and more natural additives.
12. What can be learned about SDHA from Paragraph 1
A. It has recently been proved poisonous.
B. It can keep food fresh for a longer time.
C. It can cause animals increase food intake.
D. It has been widely used in shelf production.
13. What do the research findings cause
A. Improvement of the SDHA use.
B. Stricter assessment of SDHA’s risk.
C. More concern about the food production.
D. Further investigation of the animals’ health.
14. Why is the new standard GB2760-2024 mentioned
A. To stress the China’s global influence.
B. To list the food categories harmed by SDHA.
C. To show action is taken to deal with concerns.
D. To highlight the potential health risks of SDHA.
15. Which is the best title of the text
A. Revisiting SDHA — regulations adjusted
B. Replacing SDHA — technology advanced
C. Researching SDHA — people concerned
D. Restricting SDHA — food industry panicked
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。
Picking up after your dog is interesting, but it must be done. Most dog owners understand the importance of picking up their dogs’ waste, so it can be especially frustrating to see dog owners that obviously refuse to perform this duty. ____16____, but by asking them the right way, informing them of the risks and consequences of not picking up after their dogs, and providing them with the right collection tools, you may be able to get them to change their ways.
Ask them directly. Talking to another dog owner about picking up their dogs’ waste can be uncomfortable. However, asking the owner directly to pick up after their dog will often work to fix the problem. ____17____. Maybe they think no one notices or that their actions don’t directly affect those around them. Asking the person directly lets them know you, and others, have noticed their actions and are being affected negatively by them.
Use a friendly tone. Although you are probably fed up and mad at a dog owner that isn’t cleaning up after their dog, approach them in a friendly manner. Yelling at them may make them defensive and angry. ____18____.
Give them a reason. It’s possible this person doesn’t realize how their neglect in picking up after their dog is negatively affecting those around them. ____19____, give them a reason why you want them to do so.
____20____. When facing someone on this issue, don’t exaggerate (夸大) the truth or make up reasons they should comply with your request. Be honest with them about why you want them to pick up after their dog and what could happen if they don’t.
A. Be honest
B. Raise some dogs
C. If you want to help them to sweep their waste
D. And they will likely do more harm than good, too
E. When you ask them to pick up their dogs’ waste
F. There are many reasons people don’t pick up after their dogs
G. Figuring out how to convince these owners to change their ways can be difficult
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
True innovators often have the ability to turn a problem for some into a solution for many. Omar Vazquez grew up in ____21____ on Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula. He ____22____ his parents struggle to put food on the table, and today the memory inspires him to help those in need. When an invasive seaweed called sargassum ____23____ on Caribbean beaches, Omar looked past the trouble of it all and saw a(n) ____24____ to help others.
Sargassum is not dangerous, but it smells like sewage (污物) and can become so ____25____ that it keeps people from entering the water. In fact, it has ____26____ its way to Florida’s beaches as well. With tourism dollars at risk, officials and locals alike were ____27____ to get rid of the algae (海藻) , but only Omar saw its true potential. The professional gardener organized a beach ____28____ that provided jobs for about 300 local families, but he knew there was more to do.
Omar found a way to turn sargassum into building blocks that he ____29____ Sargablock. He mixed sargassum with other materials, then putting them in a block-forming machine and baking them in the sun _____30_____ for days. The end _____31_____ is an organic building material that could _____32_____ for 120 years. To date, Omar’s company has _____33_____ 700 tons of sargassum to build low-income housing. One of the first _____34_____ Omar built was a new office space for his nursery business. He _____35_____ it to look just like his grandparents’ home, and he named it after his mother, Angelita.
21. A. need B. pain C. poverty D. business
22 A. made B. watched C. heard D. felt
23. A. went on B. took over C. gave out D. showed up
24. A. opportunity B. invitation C. reminder D. warning
25. A. poisonous B. thick C. complex D. confusing
26. A. lost B. missed C. made D. created
27. A. keen B. content C. worried D. disappointed
28 A. sale B. tour C. ride D. cleanup
29. A. defines B. considers C. calls D. produces
30. A. continuously B. patiently C. tirelessly D. entirely
31. A. cause B. result C. subject D. feature
32. A. wait B. apply C. stand D. last
33. A. used B. mixed C. produced D. purchased
34. A. companies B. materials C. buildings D. sources
35. A. needed B. designed C. intended D. allowed
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jiangsu, known for its unique blend of innovation and preservation, is a true treasure. I was _____36_____ (incredible) fortunate to journey through the cities of Suzhou and Nanjing, both of which left me fascinated with their true impressiveness and eagerly _____37_____ (long) to explore further.
My first stop was Suzhou. _____38_____ (engage) myself in the local industrial atmosphere, I specially chose a hotel in the “industrial park”, _____39_____ the coexistence of advanced manufacturing and natural beauty was most evident, as it was situated on the edge of a _____40_____ (scene) lake, embraced by a vibrant landscape. As I adventured into the heart of the city, the Old Town’s ancient waterways led me on an _____41_____ (explore) of history, and the classical gardens offered a glimpse into a storied past. However, what truly amazed me was the “energy of Suzhou” represented by its people who have enormous respect for their city’s time-honored history as well as _____42_____ innovative eye on the future.
Actually the mindset of modernization with deep respect for the past isn’t only unique to Suzhou _____43_____ an indicative factor of Nanjing. High-rises decorate the city’s skyline, creating a distinct contrast _____44_____ the ancient neighborhoods, temples, and buildings that ______45______ (occupy) previously by people.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假设你是郑州外国语学校高三学生李华，临近毕业，你们班的英语老师请每位同学给新高一学弟学妹写封英文邮件，邮件内容包括：
1. 你的建议；
2. 你的祝愿。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Warm sunlight streamed through the window while David was sitting at the kitchen table, trying hard to understand a famous literary classic. Flocks of clouds were floating high in the sky. Nearby, the big new apartment buildings stood along the road. The faint sound of cars could be beard. His mother was cutting tomatoes for their dinner as usual.
Suddenly, she said, “You know, the thing I want most is to make a really hot salsa（辣番茄酱）with fresh peppers from the garden.” She sighed. “That's what I miss most about Merida.” David looked up from his book in surprise. His mother had never talked like this about their old life before. He watched her carefully. She looked a little sad, but then she smiled at him and put the cut tomatoes into the cooking pot.
“But I've already known a lot about this new country, David,” she said. “First of all, I've found that there are different ways to make a salsa!” She showed him a packet of chili powder and they both laughed.
Watching his mother busy in the kitchen preparing dinner, David thought about what his mother had told him about her feelings, and he realized that he felt the same way about leaving.
Sure, it had been great for his father to get this good job, but it had also been hard. David missed his old home— especially the sun and the beach. And his mother missed Merida, too. She had loved working in her market garden, selling the fresh vegetables that she had grown herself and then coming home to cook up huge tasty meals for her family. David's stomach rumbled at the memories.
He thought about how different things were for them now, living in this large, grey apartment building where there was no garden and no friends coming to share their delicious meals. He sighed. At least they could still talk with his grandmother in Mexico over the computer every night after dinner—— Grandmother! Abuela!
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。
Suddenly David had an idea. A week later, a box arrived from Mexico.
1-10 AABCB BCBCB 11-20 CCBBA ABACB
21. C 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 8. B 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. B 13. B 14. C 15. A16. G 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. A
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
36. incredibly
37. longing
38. To engage
39. where 40. scenic
41. exploration
42. an 43. but
44. to##with
45. were occupied
【答案】Dear fellow students,
Congratulations on becoming a part of our wonderful school community. At the request of our English teacher, I’m reaching out to offer you some advice on navigating your time here.
First, treasure every moment spent with your teachers and classmates. Your time here will pass quickly, so seize the opportunity to forge meaningful and lasting connections. Secondly, let go of your past achievements or failures. Instead, focus on the tasks at hand. It is the dedication and effort you invest now that will shape your future. Finally, explore what truly sparks your passion. Take English learning for instance. Whether it’s watching movies or reading novels, try to find what genuinely motivates you.
Wishing you all a fulfilling and rewarding journey ahead filled with joy, growth, and success.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
Suddenly David had an idea. Why not turn to Abuela for help Seized by the increasing eagerness to contact his grandmother, he wolfed his supper once it was ready. Right after dinner, David raced to the computer before he had even had his favorite dessert, leaving his mother in curiosity. The moment he got through to his grandmother via the video chat, he lowered his voice whispering, “Abuela, I need your help!” After David poured out his idea, Abuela clapped her hands promising, “Excellent! You’ll receive what you want!” Beside himself with joy, David waved goodbye to Abuela, expectantly waiting for the package.
A week later, a box arrived from Mexico. Bubbling over with excitement, David invited his mother to open the box together. Unfolding before their eyes were a sealed package of dried peppers and a colorful packet of seeds. “That's what I miss most! A taste from HOME!” blurted out his mother, her lips curving into a broad beam and eyes glittering in amazement. Never had David seen his mother so cheerful in weeks. Moments later his mother was preparing a salsa using the peppers, chopping tomatoes and humming a merry tune. Outside the kitchen window, a big pot containing the seeds gleamed in the sunlight.
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. When did Bill wake up today
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 7:00 am. C. At 6:00 am.
2. What will Karen do tonight
A. Eat out. B. Do some exercise. C. Go to the theater.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. At the office. C. In a drugstore.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Peter's trip plan. B. Peter's cousins. C. Peter's holiday.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does Jennie want to take her iPad
A. She has some homework to do.
B. She worries the trip will be boring.
C. She wants to take notes during the trip.
7. What kind of tourist attraction will the speakers visit
A. A natural site. B. An old town. C. A modern city.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man say about the truck
A. It's a mobile art truck. B. It travels around the US. C. It was used to sell food.
9. What does the man often do
A. He works at an art gallery.
B. He takes students to galleries.
C. He brings art activities to people.
10. What does the man think of his work
A. Tiring. B. Helpful. C. Boring.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What do the speakers plan to do
A. Take online lessons. B. Help each other study. C. Work on a paper.
12. What does the woman want to improve
A. Spoken Chinese. B. English writing. C. English grammar.
13. When will the speakers meet
A. On Tuesday afternoons. B. On Friday evenings. C. On Saturday mornings.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Hosting a workshop. B. Attending a lecture. C. Conducting an interview.
15. How did Mr. Favreau react to the documentary in 2006
A. He was inspired. B. He was indifferent. C. He was disappointed.
16. What did Mr. Favreau's team do
A. They did research on their own.
B. They got some professionals' guidance.
C. They set up courses on environmental health.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Armani dream of being in high school
A. A doctor. B. A designer. C. A soldier.
18. What motivated Armani to start his own design shop
A. The family pressure. B. His teacher's support. C. His friend's encouragement.
19. What did Armani do in 1979
A. He created some perfumes.
B. He released his own clothing line.
C. He started selling clothes in the US.
20. What did Armani design for England
A. Uniforms for the Olympics.
B. Uniforms for a football club.
C. Uniforms for its World Cup.
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
Renew San Francisco Zoo
Spend a Saturday beautiful gardens for both the animals and visitors.
What can be expected
●Becoming part of the Zoo’s history
●Sharing and developing new skills and interests
●Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides(杀虫剂)
●Meeting new people of different backgrounds with shared goal of conserving the Earth’s plant and animal species
Who can volunteer
Adults and children (at least 1 adult per 5 children).
When can I volunteer
The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed.
What do I wear
Choose something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear tough work shoes.
Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event
Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies, when your group works together to complete Zoo projects. Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride. Zoo staff will help organize each event to ensure your group enjoys the day at the Zoo.
To sign up, e-mail renewthezoo@sfzoo.org.
1. What are the volunteers of the Zoo expected to do
A. Collect data on new species. B. Learn about the Zoo’s history.
C. Join eco-friendly gardening. D. Research gardening techniques.
2. What rule must be followed by volunteers attending the Zoo event
A. Wearing a specific uniform. B. Bringing their own tools.
C Preparing meals in advance. D. Participating on schedule.
3. What is a benefit of sponsoring a Renew the Zoo day for a company
A. Enhancing fellowship among members. B. Developing bonds with local businesses.
C. Receiving training in animal protection. D. Getting discounted price on future visits.
B
We were seven hours past sun-up, but you never would have known that on Thursday afternoon as the roosters-adult male chickens began to crow. The noise started just after 2 p. m. and by the time it stopped, the dozen or so roosters would stretch open their mouths, extend their necks and cry out more than 100 times collectively in this event, which is one of the oldest contests at the Kentucky State Fair. Kentuckians, young and old, bring their roosters to the fair to see who can crow the most in a 15-minute stretch. The winning rooster’s owner takes home a bag of chicken feed.
It was about half an hour until the crow-off began when I settled into a seat across from a small stage full of cages. That’s where I met John Ball, the fair’s crowing organizer, who talked excitedly about the whole affair to come. “The only real rules are you have to bring a rooster and that you can’t egg it on during its 15 minutes in the spotlight,” he said.
I wondered how a rooster was trained to crow in the afternoon and fortunately, nine-year-old Ben Miller had some insight to share. When I introduced myself to him, he was already covering his rooster’s eyes gently with his hand. “Now, it thinks it’s dark,” Ben told me. Part of the trick was to make his rooster believe the sun hadn’t risen yet. That way, it would be ready to cry out as soon as it saw the light.
As I looked around, I saw that a few other roosters had joined us. One by one they were placed in the cages in front of the audience. The crowing continued for the full 15 minutes. After Ball’s timer went off, Sam Lamb, 15, and his rooster won the contest. It’d crowed 37 times, just a little more than half of the 67 crows from a few years before.
4. What can we say about the contest
A. It centers around six roosters. B. It lasts for a total of half an hour.
C. It is organized on a weekend afternoon. D. It is a tradition at the Kentucky State Fair.
5. What did John mean by saying “you can’t egg it on” in paragraph 2
A. You can’t leave it on an egg. B. You can’t motivate it to crow.
C. You can’t stop it from crowing. D. You can’t interrupt it with an egg.
6. What was Ben’s trick with his rooster
A. He made it confused about the time. B. He showed it some chicken feed.
C. He trained it to react to the timer. D. He left it alone in a dark room.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The science behind rooster crowing B. The history of the Kentucky State Fair
C. An occasion where roosters take center stage D. A day when John Ball shows up in a contest.
C
A new, flexible film(薄膜)with tiny sensors is going to make brain surgery safer and more accurate for problems like brain tumors and severe epilepsy(癫痫). This film looks like a thin plastic sheet and is put on the brain to record how brain cells work with much better detail than what we have now, says Shadi Dayeh, the main engineer from a university in California.
The sensors on the film are very sensitive, each being much smaller than a human hair, allowing for an incredibly detailed brain map. Dr. Ahmed Raslan, a brain doctor at another university and also a maker of this film, says this new thing will make it easier to understand how the brain works during surgery. When people are awake during surgery, they do different things that make their brain work in different ways. The film’s sensors indicate which areas of the brain are active during these tasks, helping surgeons to distinguish between healthy and diseased tissue.
The device has proven effective in animal studies, and in May, it received FDA approval for human trials. The development team is already working on a wireless version of the film that could be implanted for up to 30 days, potentially allowing patients with severe epilepsy to be monitored at home.
Looking ahead, the researchers imagine the film serving as a brain-computer interface for individuals who cannot communicate or move, enabling them to convert their thoughts into actions. This represents a milestone in both diagnostic capabilities and patient care, in agreement with the goals of the federal BRAIN Initiative, which aims to develop innovative tools for understanding and treating brain disorders. Despite recent funding cuts, the progress made with this sensor film is an evidence of the initiative’s success and the rapid advancement of brain technology.
8. What’s the function of the film mentioned in the text
A. Performing brain surgery. B. Tracking the activity of brain cells.
C. Monitoring brain surgery. D. Activating the function of brain cells.
9. How does the film assist doctors according to Dr. Ahmed Raslan
A. By keeping the patients awake.
B. By showing active parts of the brain.
C. By enhancing the efficiency of brain work.
D. By telling healthy tissue and unhealthy one.
10. What does Paragraph 3 focus on
A. The ongoing development of the film.
B The effect of the film in animal studies.
C. The potential of a cure for severe epilepsy.
D. The announcement of the development team.
11. Who might benefit directly from the film in the future
A. The disabled with brain disorders.
B. The patients with poor mental health.
C. Those used to working with computers.
D. Those in wheelchairs yet capable of thinking.
D
Sodium dehydroacetate (SDHA脱氢乙酸钠) is a preservative, particularly effective against molds (霉菌) and yeasts (酵母菌). It has been widely used in the food industry to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage. However, research has indicated potential health risks associated with long-term and high-dose consumption. Animal studies have suggested that SDHA can cause a decrease in food intake, weight loss, coagulation ability decline, and changes in liver and kidney tissues.
Scientific community has become increasingly concerned about its long-term health effects. It has been found that excessive (过度的) intake can lead to liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and other health issues. These findings have led to a reevaluation of its safety and use in food products.
In response to these concerns, food safety standards have been updated to limit the use of SDHA. For instance, the new standard GB2760-2024 in China has restricted its use in several food categories, including starch products, bread, pastries, and baking fillings, effective from February 8, 2025. This adjustment reflects a global trend where the use of SDHA is being strictly examined and limited due to potential health risks.
Faced with the new regulations, many manufacturers have to make significant changes to their preservative-based additives, taking into account not only the potential increase in production costs but also the need to upgrade their technological processes. The public, on the other hand, has shown a growing awareness and concern over food additives, which is driving the industry to develop safer and more natural preservatives. This trend is likely to influence the food additives industry’s development, as consumer preference shifts towards products with fewer and more natural additives.
12. What can be learned about SDHA from Paragraph 1
A. It has recently been proved poisonous.
B. It can keep food fresh for a longer time.
C. It can cause animals increase food intake.
D. It has been widely used in shelf production.
13. What do the research findings cause
A. Improvement of the SDHA use.
B. Stricter assessment of SDHA’s risk.
C. More concern about the food production.
D. Further investigation of the animals’ health.
14. Why is the new standard GB2760-2024 mentioned
A. To stress the China’s global influence.
B. To list the food categories harmed by SDHA.
C. To show action is taken to deal with concerns.
D. To highlight the potential health risks of SDHA.
15. Which is the best title of the text
A. Revisiting SDHA — regulations adjusted
B. Replacing SDHA — technology advanced
C. Researching SDHA — people concerned
D. Restricting SDHA — food industry panicked
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。
Picking up after your dog is interesting, but it must be done. Most dog owners understand the importance of picking up their dogs’ waste, so it can be especially frustrating to see dog owners that obviously refuse to perform this duty. ____16____, but by asking them the right way, informing them of the risks and consequences of not picking up after their dogs, and providing them with the right collection tools, you may be able to get them to change their ways.
Ask them directly. Talking to another dog owner about picking up their dogs’ waste can be uncomfortable. However, asking the owner directly to pick up after their dog will often work to fix the problem. ____17____. Maybe they think no one notices or that their actions don’t directly affect those around them. Asking the person directly lets them know you, and others, have noticed their actions and are being affected negatively by them.
Use a friendly tone. Although you are probably fed up and mad at a dog owner that isn’t cleaning up after their dog, approach them in a friendly manner. Yelling at them may make them defensive and angry. ____18____.
Give them a reason. It’s possible this person doesn’t realize how their neglect in picking up after their dog is negatively affecting those around them. ____19____, give them a reason why you want them to do so.
____20____. When facing someone on this issue, don’t exaggerate (夸大) the truth or make up reasons they should comply with your request. Be honest with them about why you want them to pick up after their dog and what could happen if they don’t.
A. Be honest
B. Raise some dogs
C. If you want to help them to sweep their waste
D. And they will likely do more harm than good, too
E. When you ask them to pick up their dogs’ waste
F. There are many reasons people don’t pick up after their dogs
G. Figuring out how to convince these owners to change their ways can be difficult
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
True innovators often have the ability to turn a problem for some into a solution for many. Omar Vazquez grew up in ____21____ on Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula. He ____22____ his parents struggle to put food on the table, and today the memory inspires him to help those in need. When an invasive seaweed called sargassum ____23____ on Caribbean beaches, Omar looked past the trouble of it all and saw a(n) ____24____ to help others.
Sargassum is not dangerous, but it smells like sewage (污物) and can become so ____25____ that it keeps people from entering the water. In fact, it has ____26____ its way to Florida’s beaches as well. With tourism dollars at risk, officials and locals alike were ____27____ to get rid of the algae (海藻) , but only Omar saw its true potential. The professional gardener organized a beach ____28____ that provided jobs for about 300 local families, but he knew there was more to do.
Omar found a way to turn sargassum into building blocks that he ____29____ Sargablock. He mixed sargassum with other materials, then putting them in a block-forming machine and baking them in the sun _____30_____ for days. The end _____31_____ is an organic building material that could _____32_____ for 120 years. To date, Omar’s company has _____33_____ 700 tons of sargassum to build low-income housing. One of the first _____34_____ Omar built was a new office space for his nursery business. He _____35_____ it to look just like his grandparents’ home, and he named it after his mother, Angelita.
21. A. need B. pain C. poverty D. business
22 A. made B. watched C. heard D. felt
23. A. went on B. took over C. gave out D. showed up
24. A. opportunity B. invitation C. reminder D. warning
25. A. poisonous B. thick C. complex D. confusing
26. A. lost B. missed C. made D. created
27. A. keen B. content C. worried D. disappointed
28 A. sale B. tour C. ride D. cleanup
29. A. defines B. considers C. calls D. produces
30. A. continuously B. patiently C. tirelessly D. entirely
31. A. cause B. result C. subject D. feature
32. A. wait B. apply C. stand D. last
33. A. used B. mixed C. produced D. purchased
34. A. companies B. materials C. buildings D. sources
35. A. needed B. designed C. intended D. allowed
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jiangsu, known for its unique blend of innovation and preservation, is a true treasure. I was _____36_____ (incredible) fortunate to journey through the cities of Suzhou and Nanjing, both of which left me fascinated with their true impressiveness and eagerly _____37_____ (long) to explore further.
My first stop was Suzhou. _____38_____ (engage) myself in the local industrial atmosphere, I specially chose a hotel in the “industrial park”, _____39_____ the coexistence of advanced manufacturing and natural beauty was most evident, as it was situated on the edge of a _____40_____ (scene) lake, embraced by a vibrant landscape. As I adventured into the heart of the city, the Old Town’s ancient waterways led me on an _____41_____ (explore) of history, and the classical gardens offered a glimpse into a storied past. However, what truly amazed me was the “energy of Suzhou” represented by its people who have enormous respect for their city’s time-honored history as well as _____42_____ innovative eye on the future.
Actually the mindset of modernization with deep respect for the past isn’t only unique to Suzhou _____43_____ an indicative factor of Nanjing. High-rises decorate the city’s skyline, creating a distinct contrast _____44_____ the ancient neighborhoods, temples, and buildings that ______45______ (occupy) previously by people.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假设你是郑州外国语学校高三学生李华，临近毕业，你们班的英语老师请每位同学给新高一学弟学妹写封英文邮件，邮件内容包括：
1. 你的建议；
2. 你的祝愿。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Warm sunlight streamed through the window while David was sitting at the kitchen table, trying hard to understand a famous literary classic. Flocks of clouds were floating high in the sky. Nearby, the big new apartment buildings stood along the road. The faint sound of cars could be beard. His mother was cutting tomatoes for their dinner as usual.
Suddenly, she said, “You know, the thing I want most is to make a really hot salsa（辣番茄酱）with fresh peppers from the garden.” She sighed. “That's what I miss most about Merida.” David looked up from his book in surprise. His mother had never talked like this about their old life before. He watched her carefully. She looked a little sad, but then she smiled at him and put the cut tomatoes into the cooking pot.
“But I've already known a lot about this new country, David,” she said. “First of all, I've found that there are different ways to make a salsa!” She showed him a packet of chili powder and they both laughed.
Watching his mother busy in the kitchen preparing dinner, David thought about what his mother had told him about her feelings, and he realized that he felt the same way about leaving.
Sure, it had been great for his father to get this good job, but it had also been hard. David missed his old home— especially the sun and the beach. And his mother missed Merida, too. She had loved working in her market garden, selling the fresh vegetables that she had grown herself and then coming home to cook up huge tasty meals for her family. David's stomach rumbled at the memories.
He thought about how different things were for them now, living in this large, grey apartment building where there was no garden and no friends coming to share their delicious meals. He sighed. At least they could still talk with his grandmother in Mexico over the computer every night after dinner—— Grandmother! Abuela!
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。
Suddenly David had an idea. A week later, a box arrived from Mexico.
1-10 AABCB BCBCB 11-20 CCBBA ABACB
21. C 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 8. B 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. B 13. B 14. C 15. A16. G 17. F 18. D 19. E 20. A
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
36. incredibly
37. longing
38. To engage
39. where 40. scenic
41. exploration
42. an 43. but
44. to##with
45. were occupied
【答案】Dear fellow students,
Congratulations on becoming a part of our wonderful school community. At the request of our English teacher, I’m reaching out to offer you some advice on navigating your time here.
First, treasure every moment spent with your teachers and classmates. Your time here will pass quickly, so seize the opportunity to forge meaningful and lasting connections. Secondly, let go of your past achievements or failures. Instead, focus on the tasks at hand. It is the dedication and effort you invest now that will shape your future. Finally, explore what truly sparks your passion. Take English learning for instance. Whether it’s watching movies or reading novels, try to find what genuinely motivates you.
Wishing you all a fulfilling and rewarding journey ahead filled with joy, growth, and success.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
Suddenly David had an idea. Why not turn to Abuela for help Seized by the increasing eagerness to contact his grandmother, he wolfed his supper once it was ready. Right after dinner, David raced to the computer before he had even had his favorite dessert, leaving his mother in curiosity. The moment he got through to his grandmother via the video chat, he lowered his voice whispering, “Abuela, I need your help!” After David poured out his idea, Abuela clapped her hands promising, “Excellent! You’ll receive what you want!” Beside himself with joy, David waved goodbye to Abuela, expectantly waiting for the package.
A week later, a box arrived from Mexico. Bubbling over with excitement, David invited his mother to open the box together. Unfolding before their eyes were a sealed package of dried peppers and a colorful packet of seeds. “That's what I miss most! A taste from HOME!” blurted out his mother, her lips curving into a broad beam and eyes glittering in amazement. Never had David seen his mother so cheerful in weeks. Moments later his mother was preparing a salsa using the peppers, chopping tomatoes and humming a merry tune. Outside the kitchen window, a big pot containing the seeds gleamed in the sunlight.
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