2025届广东省东莞市第四高级中学高三下学期5月月考英语试题（PDF版含答案）

2025 C. The application cost. D. The personal statement.年东莞市第四高级中学高三第三次模拟考试 23. What’s special about the application process in Singapore
A. Applicants need to pay a lot. B. It is much simpler than elsewhere.
英语 C. It’s no different for native students. D. The competition is even more fierce.
B
本试卷满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分。 My name is Matthew. I’m not someone who has many secrets, because I’m a terrible
第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 50 分) liar. But there is one huge secret that I kept for years—I failed my driving test. I had
never failed test before, and had never even come close. Driving made me anxious, but
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分) my parents told me I had to. They signed me up for driving lessons. I had gotten a perfect
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 score for my written permit exam, but getting behind the wheel was a different story.
A But when October 30th rolled around, my pride set in. I wanted to be like everyone
If you’re looking for a university with a strong international outlook but feel swept over by else at my school, showing off the brand new license they’d gotten. Looking back on that
all the application options, here is some guidance to get you started. special day, I can't remember if I was nervous. What I do remember is starting the test,
UK pausing at a stop sign after a few seconds, and being asked by the instructor to pull
International students must apply to universities in the UK through a system known as over(停靠). I had received an auto-fail since my pause was indeed a pause and not a real
Ucas. This system allows students to apply to up to five universities with just one application. It stop. I wasn’t upset that I was leaving without a license, but I was scared everyone would
costs 20 for a single choice or 25 for more than one choice. know that I had failed. So when I got to class, I told everyone I didn’t want to take the
The application consists of a series of questions to determine the student’s schooling and test on my birthday.
applicants should describe their personal interests and related experiences. One Friday a month later, I went to the test spot again and passed. Later that night I
Switzerland drove for the first time by myself, which brought to me an amazing feeling I've never
Switzerland has four official languages and its universities are among the most experienced- but sill, I couldn’t imagine ever telling anyone the truth. So I didn’t. It
international in the world. International applicants may need to take an entrance exam if they wasn’t until midway through college that I came clean. It turned out plenty of my college
have a foreign school certificate, and must also prove that they have a good grasp of the French friends had failed too! And gathered enough courage to speak the fact out. Yes, I had also
language. usually through taking a language exam. The full application costs 50 Swiss Francs failed.
for a holder of a Swiss diploma and 150 Swiss Francs for holders of foreign diplomas. Now I realize failure and imperfection are two things everyone has to experience,
Canada without which one couldn’t make a true man.
International applicants have to write up a personal profile as part of their application, 24. What can we learn about Matthew
which is very similar to the personal statement required for a UK university application. A He was a slow learner of driving. B. He relied heavily on his parents.
Students will also have to prove their English-language competency—there are nine ways to C. He was afraid of taking exams. D. He was bored with telling lies.
meet the English Language Admission Standard, which are listed on many university websites. 25. Why did the instructor ask Matthew to pull over
Singapore A. To put an end to his test. B. To check his parking skills.
The process of applying to a Singaporean university is very much alike, but overseas C. To give him a second chance. D. To show him a better way of driving.
students may be delighted to find that the native applicants have to cover the same procedures: 26. What made Matthew feel extremely worried after his first attempt
filling out an online application form and submit identification documents, supporting A. Failing to get a driving license. B. Missing his birthday celebration.
documents and an application fee of $20. C. Making his parents disappointed. D. Losing face before his classmates
21.Which country requires international applicants know French well 27. What did Matthew learn from his own experience
A. UK. B. Switzerland. C. Canada. D. Singapore. A. Honesty is the best policy. B. Failure is a way to grow up.
22. What part of the application is similar between the UK and Canada C. Truth stands the test of time. D. Imperfection is another form of perfection.
A. The application system. B. The number of universities.
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What does it mean to cry over a book “I’m a reader who did not weep.” Ruth Graham, a In designing the robots of tomorrow, engineers have gained many of their inspirations
well-known critic, wrote. “Does this make me heartless Or does it make me a grown-up ” from the kingdom of creatures, with machines that mimic the way plants and animals move
Tears have played a surprisingly important part in the history of the novel. Readers have and sense their environment.
always asked about the role that emotion plays in reading: What does it mean to be deeply In recent study, researchers at Cornell University have found that mycelia, the
moved by a book Which books are worthy objects of our feelings underground parts of mushrooms, have the ability to sense chemical and biological signals
In different times, people answered those questions in different ways. In the 18th century, and respond to multiple inputs. By using the natural electrical signals of mycelia, the
when the novel was still a new form, crying was a sign of readers’ virtue. “Sentimental” novels, researchers found a new way to control biohybrid (生物混合) robots, which can react to
full of touching scenes, gave readers an occasion to exercise their “finer feelings”. Your tear their surroundings better than traditional man-made robots. With great efforts, two
proved your susceptibility(易感性) to the suffering of others. biohybrid robots were built: a soft robot shaped like a spider and a wheeled robot. The
At that time, sentimental novels were hugely popular, but also easy to attack. Tears, after robots responded to mycelia’s signals by walking and rolling. They also changed their
all, had no necessary connection to actual virtue, and they could be fake. There could also be position in response to light, demonstrating the mycelia’s ability to react to outer
too many of them. As the critic John Mullan points out, by the end of the eighteenth century, influences.
the word “sentimental” had acquired a new meaning “addicted to indulgence( 沉 溺 ) in However, finding a way to integrate mushrooms and robots requires more than just
superficial(肤浅的) emotion”—bringing it closer to the meaning that it has for us today. gardening and technical skills. “You have to have a background in mechanical
In the 19th century the meaning of tears evolved in two different directions. Some writers engineering, electronics, some neurobiology (神经生物学), and even some kind of signal
sought to waken “higher” feelings in their readers: Victorian sentimentalists wrote touching processing. All these fields come together to build this kind of system,” said Shepherd,
scenes in an effort to inspire social and political reform. However, the “sensation” novel, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
different type of Victorian best-seller, showed that tears could be enjoyable in themselves. “Living systems respond to touch, light, heat and even some unknowns, like signals.
Sensation novels were the forerunners(先导 ) of the modern thriller and mystery. Heavy on This is why we believe that if we want to build future robots, they must be able to work in
secrets, and madness, they were known for creating physical “sensations” in their readers— unexpected environments,” said Mishra, a research associate in the Organic Robotics Lab
trembling, a fast beating heart, and tears. But these were tears without moral purpose or effect. of Cornell University. “By growing mycelia into the electronics of a robot, we were able to
Today’s debate about crying while reading looks back on all of this history. The debate, in allow the biohybrid machine to sense and respond to the environment. In this case we used
fact, is about why books matter to us, and what reading is “for”. Talking about what makes us light as the input, but in the future it will be chemical. The potential for future robots could
cry is a way of talking about ourselves. be to sense soil chemistry in row crops and decide when to add more fertilizer (肥料),” said
28. What was people’s attitude towards crying over novels in the early 18th century Shepherd.
A. Doubtful. B. Positive C. Unclear D. Worried. 32. What does the underlined word “mimic” mean in paragraph 1
29. According to the text, “sensation” novels __________. A. Control. B. Judge. C. Change. D. Copy.
A. were similar to the modern thriller and mystery 33. Why are mycelia used in robot design
B. were the same as sentimental novels A. For their mushroom shape. B. For their perception and response abilities.
C. aimed for social and political reform C. For their chemical potential. D. For their chemical and biological influences.
D. tended to amuse the readers 34. What does Shepherd emphasize about the process in paragraph 3
30. How does the author present this text A. Technical skills. B. Scientific methods.
A. By providing examples. B. By making comparisons. C. Subject integration. D. Innovative application.
C. By following the order of time. D. By following the order of importance. 35. Which of the following can be the potential application for future biohybrid robots
31. What's the best title for the text A. Monitoring soil condition. B. Designing electronic systems.
A. Crying While Reading Through Centuries B. The History of The Novel C. Replacing human experience. D. Strengthening unknown signals.
C. Sentimental Novels & Sensation Novels D. Why Books Matter to Us
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两
项为多余选项。
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How to Teach A Child to Ride A Bike became a source of joy on my tiring days, a reminder of the simple ___51___ in busy life.
You never forget how to ride a bike, but most of us forget how hard it was to learn. Every day, I experienced distinct happiness even though I had numerous tasks to __52__
___36__. Here's what to keep in mind when instructing little ones from two feet to two wheels. there.
Begin with the right equipment. Start with a bicycle that’s the right size. A newbie should As fall approaches, my schoolwork becomes more __53__, forcing me to reduce my
be able to sit on the seat with both feet flat on the ground. If the child has been using a bike with shifts at Moonmilk. However, I’ll miss the summer __54__ and the interactions there. The
training wheels, remove them. __37__. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts aren’t a bad idea, experience has __55__ my bond with the community, which will last till the end of this
either, to prevent injury in the event of a fall. year. Hopefully, the orange chocolate ice cream will return then.
__38__. Head to a location that has smooth, flat, open pavement and little or no traffic to 41. A. judgement B. approach C. response D. goal
distract or endanger your child. It helps if there’s no one around too so he won’t feel 42. A. overestimated B. outweighed C. miscalculated D. undercharged
self-conscious. The ideal spot A school parking lot on the weekend. 43. A. ordered B. shared C. enjoyed D. delivered
Emphasize the basics. The fundamentals of biking are balance, coasting, pedaling, and 44. A. unexpected B. one-sided C. historic D. hard-won
steering. To help a child learn these basic skills, remember to show how to do that in the flesh 45. A. recommended B. gifted C. collected D. reserved
and dare to let him try. No doubt there will be more than a few stops and starts and maybe even 46. A. service B. trust C. kindness D. discount
a fall or two. __39__. 47. A. regular B. colleague C. relative D. assistant
Now practice a lot. After a fair number of dry runs, it’s time to move to the big stage. Find 48. A. purchased B. stored C. served D. shared
a bike path or a little-travelled street in a residential neighbourhood. __40__. Bike along with 49. A. talking B. inquiring C. hearing D. complaining
him to check that he’s using proper safety techniques and feels comfortable pedaling in traffic. 50. A. impatient B. hesitant C. awkward D. consistent
A. Find a safe spot to learn 51. A. solution B. assignment C. pleasure D. truth
B. Go to practice with the child 52. A. simplify B. assign C. evaluate D. address
C. Encourage him to slow down and go on 53. A. demanding B. boring C. rewarding D. flexible
D. Show him how to share the road with cars 54. A. sunshine B. rush C. peace D. camp
E. A good-quality, well-fitting helmet is also a must 55. A. restored B. broken C. strengthened D. weakened
F. That’s why the experience of teaching children to ride can be frustrating
G. But eventually, he will manage to ride a fair stretch without stopping or falling 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。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) As the source of all life, water plays a vital role in Chinese culture, influencing both
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) Chinese civilization and philosophy. Many Chinese legends reflect the 56. __________
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空格处的最佳选项。 (admire) for water and the spirit of bravely fighting natural disasters caused by water.
Earlier this year, I took a part-time job at Moonmilk, a cake and ice cream shop. While my Yu, the first ruler of the Xia Dynasty, 57._____________ (successful) controlled
initial __41__ was simply to earn some extra cash, the connections and memories there far the floods by digging waterways so that the floodwater could flow into the sea smoothly.
__42__ the pay. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Sichuan, first 58._____________ (construct) in 256
One memorable moment came when a local theater manager __43__ a cake to celebrate a(n) BCE, took advantage of the local natural features without 59._____________ (damage)
_44__ victory against a landlord’s unreasonable attempt to raise rent. Touched by their story, the environment. Additionally, water 60._____________ (give) philosophical meanings
Moonmilk’s owner waived (免除 ) the charge for it. Later, the manager __45__ free theater to help nurture Chinese people and govern the country, inspiring the ancient rulers
tickets to our staff in return for the __46__. 61.______________ (respect) the will of people and follow the laws of nature. Confucius
I grew particularly fond of the interactions with some elderly customers. They showed believed water had diverse virtues including justice, courage and righteousness, so
genuine concern for me, often asking if I was tired after a long shift. One __47___, always alone 62._________ was suggested that people should learn from water and cultivate their
with a smile, was especially kind. He always selected an ice cream carefully and declared we sense of morality. Laozi gave birth 63._________ the idea of overcoming hardness with
__48__ the best one in the city. softness and non-action. Xunzi compared a ruler and his people to a boat and water to
Then there was the one who frequently visited, __49__ about our chocolate orange ice cream show the importance of the people in society.
flavor, which we only offered during Christmas. Despite my __50__ “no,” his persistence Water, being 64._________ essential element in daily life, is a symbol in Chinese
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culture, 65.___________ flows through Chinese civilization. said, and I nodded.
Hearing that, the boy became sad. Then the boy asked,"How much money have you
collected "
Both Lisa and I were embarrassed to tell him that we didn't raise much money. At
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） last, we said,"Not much."
第一节 （满分 15 分） The boy looked into our donation container and only saw a few one-dollar and
你校英语社团拟举办主题为“科技与生活”的演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： five-dollar bills. The boy said nothing after seeing that and left. Then some girls came to
1. 科技如何改变生活； us and we started talking with them. Neither Lisa nor I thought the boy would return.
2. 你的看法。 However, about twenty minutes later, the boy did return.
注意： 注意:
1.词数 80 左右； 1.续写词数应为 150 左右；
2.题目已给出，不计入总词数。 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Technology and Life The boy happily ran to us, holding something tightly in his hand. _____________
_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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Both Lisa and I were deeply touched._________________________________
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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 _______________________________________________________________________
I was a volunteer for an organization at the beginning of this year. The organization is _______________________________________________________________________
aimed at helping children who suffer from cancer. One day, we were asked to raise money for _______________________________________________________________________
cancer research and program funding at an event. _______________________________________________________________________
Since my friend Lisa was also a volunteer for the organization, I went to the event with _______________________________________________________________________
her. There were many people at the event. After seeing our poster, some people came to us and
talked with us. But few people donated money. It was a bit hot that day. Both Lisa and I got
really upset.
Half an hour later, Lisa started complaining,"I don't think we can raise much money
today."
"Don't worry. The event lasts for three hours. There is still a lot of time left,"I said, though I
also thought poorly of our plan to raise much money that day.
While Lisa and I were talking, a little boy of about seven years old came to us. He stood in 高三第三次模拟考试英语答案
front of our poster and started reading. 21-23：BDC 24-27:AADB 28-31:BACA 32-35:DBCA
After a while,he asked, "What is cancer " 36-40:FEAGD
I explained what cancer is. Then I said,"Many people around the world are suffering from 41-45:DBADB 46-50:CACBD 51-55:CDABC
cancer. It can be really dangerous. More research is needed to learn about it so that people with 56. admiration 57. successfully 58. constructed 59. damaging 60. was given 61.
it can suffer less. That's why we're collecting money for it." to respect 62. it 63. to 64. an 65. which
"Do children suffer from cancer, too "asked the boy. 应用文：
"Yes. Many children suffer from cancer. Some of them may die. They need help," Lisa Technology and Life
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Today, I am honored to deliver a speech with the theme of “ Technology and Life”. 让步状语从句倒装 :However, the little boy, young as he was, acted out of a genuine
Technology has greatly improved our daily life in many ways. First, smartphones and the instinct of goodwill and was able to reach out without hesitation.
internet make communication faster -we can video call anyone worldwide instantly. Second, AI 主语从句:What the boy did again evoked in me a belief in the noble quality of human
tools like translation apps help break language barriers. Third, smart home devices free us from empathy.
chores. Most importantly, medical technology saves lives through advanced treatments. 非限制性定语从句:Thanks to him, I reaffirmed the value of the voluntary work I was
However, technology is a double-edged sword. While it brings convenience, overuse can doing- to serve as a bridge, through which goodwill would be communicated and good
lead to addiction or reduce face-to-face interaction. In my opinion, we should embrace deeds be performed.
technology wisely -using it to solve problems but not letting it control us. 4.内容协同呼应:
Let's enjoy tech's benefits while staying human! Thank you! 前文提到很少有人捐款，续写部分对此进行了剖析，即越来越的人太过关注自身而
对他人的苦难变得麻木，与小男孩关爱他人的天性形成了对比，从而引出了文章主
读后续写 旨。
The boy happily ran to us, holding something tightly in his hand. Out of breath, he asked,"
Would you take a donation from children " In his hands, he clutched a few crumpled dollar
bills. Lisa and I were greatly astonished that a little boy actually cared, so we asked why he
wanted to donate the little money he had. The boy replied in an innocent tone, saying that he
thought it was the right thing to do and that he wanted to give the money to those who needed it
more. Since he couldn't do this himself, he was grateful that we could reach out to people in
need and deliver the money on his behalf.
Both Lisa and I were deeply touched. Many people were so obsessed with themselves that they
became insensitive to the suffering of others. However, the little boy, young as he was, acted
out of a genuine instinct of goodwill and was able to reach out without hesitation. What the boy
did again evoked in me a belief in the noble quality of human empathy. Thanks to him, I
reaffirmed the value of the voluntary work I was doing - to serve as a bridge, through which
goodwill would be communicated and good deeds be performed.
文本句式点评: 1.准确的动词推动情节:
clutch a few crumpled dollar bills 攥着几张钞票 reply in an innocent tone 以天真的语气回答
reach out to people in need 接触到需要帮助的人 be so obsessed with themselves 太过关注自
己 evoke in me a belief in.…唤醒我对…的信念 reaffirm the value of.…再次确认·的价值 to
serve as a bridge 作为一座桥梁 communicate goodwill 传达善意 perform good deeds 做好事
2.形容词和副词使表达更生动: crumpled dollar bills 皱了的钞票 an innocent tone 天真的语
气 become insensitive to…对……变得麻木
noble quality of human empathy 人类同理心这一高贵的品质 3.高分句型:
宾语从句、定语从句、状语从句的综合运用:
Lisa and I were greatly astounded that a little boy actually cared, so we asked why he wanted to
donate the little money he had.
现在分词、并列宾语从句、定语从句的综合运用:
The boy replied in an innocent tone, saying that he thought it was the right thing to do and that
he wanted to give the money to those who needed it more.
结果状语从句:Many people were so obsessed with themselves that they became insensitive to
the suffering of others.
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