北京市育英中学2024-2025学年高三下学期开学考试英语试题（含答案）

北京市育英学校2025届高三年级英语统测八
2025.2
（本试卷共100分，考试时间90分钟）
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I grasped a sandwich as I tried to finish my work during lunch. My company, like many companies, had____1____ costs by not replacing people as they left. The survivors had to take up the work. For me and my co-workers, this meant no lunch hour. I wanted to quit, but given the economy, it was hard to find another job. I felt ____2____. Then a conversation with a six-year-old girl changed my ____3____.
The young girl was standing in line with her mom at the supermarket.
“Good day at school ” I asked.
A nod.
“What’s your favorite subject ”
“Lunch”
I smiled. That had been my____4____ too. At lunch, I could talk with my friends, draw pictures or play games. There were no adults to tell me what to do. The time was mine.
But what happened to lunch time now
I knew I was entitled to a lunch break at work. So I decided to ____5____ it. Our office was located in the downtown and I set out to____6____ the area. A few blocks away was an art museum with free admission. At the end of another street, I was surprised to discover some horses eating grass in a field.
At the beginning of my tours during lunch, I received some ____7____ stares from my co-workers, but I chose to ignore them. In fact, I watched in amazement that some of them started to____8____ their work during lunch. ____9____, we started inviting each other out for walks and discovered we had other topics of conversation beyond the common complaints about work.
I’m still looking for a new position, but with less anxiety than before. If we can’t change our ____10____, we can change our attitude.
1. A. counted B. cut C. paid D. raised
2. A. trapped B. fearful C. shocked D. hurt
3. A. work B. way C. view D. plan
4. A. decision B. explanation C. secret D. answer
5. A. take B. make C. find D. stop
6. A. explore B. measure C. develop D. identify
7. A. innocent B. determined C. sympathetic D. unpleasant
8. A. carry on B. take over C. put aside D. go through
9. A. Generally B. Gradually C. Accidentally D. Obviously
10. A. strategies B. circumstances C. responsibilities D. principles
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Do you take music and art classes Actually these classes, known as arts education, allow students to learn new things in a creative way. Many people find it necessary ____11____ (recognize) its role in the lives of students. However, when schools need to save money, music and art programs, researchers say, ____12____ (cut) in most cases. This is because some people believe they matter less than other classes. The future of arts education ____13____ (shake) by different opinions about music and art up till now, so it’s important to understand these points of view.
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The name of Sorrento, a coastal town in Italy, had been put deep in my soul for a long time, mainly through hearing various performances of the song “Come back to Sorrento”. After consideration, I finally ____14____ (pay) a visit to Sorrento during the summer vacation. Among inviting places in Italy, the town was considerably ____15____ (hot) destination for American weddings and traditional food.
One evening, I was wandering on the streets when ____16____ (capture) by a restaurant with nostalgic scent spreading through the air. A proud citizen told me that was where Sophia Loren, the famous actress, once dined.
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Athletes are not only competitors, but good friends — that’s one of the main ____17____(attract) of the Olympics. That’s why athletes send best wishes to their competitors, even if they have themselves lost. As competitors they compete for gold under most circumstances, we all acknowledge, ____18____ “Higher, Faster, Stronger” works its magic, but as friends they work together to challenge limits. The hugs received from other competitors are always remarked in the Games because the true Olympic spirit is ____19____ victory and national boundaries. Winning a medal is definitely important, but one needs a golden heart to cope with all the difficulties on the field and still congratulate their competitors. That’s ____20____ the Olympics attracts us a lot.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
See the Great Smoky Mountains in an amazing and unique way—from the air on a scenic helicopter tour! Passengers will get to fly over the Great Smoky Mountains for a birds eye view of the top sights in the area. These tours offer breathtaking views of your favorite Gatlinburg landmarks so be sure to pursue one!
Lake View Tour
Available Now until 12/21
Explore Douglas Lake as well as the Great Smoky Mountains on this 12 mile journey through the skies. Visitors will be treated to glorious views of the French Broad River and Douglas Lake. Other highlights on this tour include Smokies farmland and Douglas Dam, a World War II era dam. The experience lasts approximately 6 minutes.
Mountain Valley Tour
Available Now until 12/24
This 24 mile tour, is the perfect addition to your sightseeing adventures in the Smokies. During this flight, you’ll see the gorgeous Tennessee Valley, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Bluff and Sugarloaf Mountains. This is the best flight to choose if you want to get amazing mountain views. The entire experience lasts approximately 12 minutes.
National Park Tour
Available Now until 12/28
This 50 mile National Park Tour which lasts approximately 25 minutes is an amazing adventure through the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas. As for natural wonders, the tour is sure to impress and is a must-have!
Gatlinburg Tour
Available Now until 12/30
Gatlinburg, TN is one of the most gorgeous cities in the Smoky Mountain area. Take to the skies to get the best views of the beautiful city, Gatlinburg. The tour lasts for 40 miles and approximately 18 minutes.
21. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce the Great Smoky Mountains’ amazing views.
B. To explain what you can see in Helicopter Tours.
C. To advertise Great Smoky Mountains Helicopter Tours.
D. To recommend some good travel destinations.
22. If you show special preference to city views, which tour should you choose
A. Lake View Tour. B. Mountain Valley Tour.
C. National Park Tour. D. Gatlinburg Tour.
23. What can we infer about the tours from the text
A. They are unforgettable for the tourists. B. They last approximately equal time.
C. They can be taken on any day in December. D. They cost more than common ones.
B
Steven Brown was 85 years old. He became well-known last September after his son Edward had recorded his two-minute piece from four notes — F natural, A, D, and B natural — and posted it on Twitter.
Edward posted the piece online to show how musical ability can survive memory loss and Steven won the hearts of the British nation when he played the piano from his home in Sussex live on the television.
To mark a year since he played his composition, Steven was invited to conduct the BBC Philharmonic orchestra (管弦乐队) playing two of his compositions at the studio in Salford. He spent an emotional afternoon with the orchestra, during which he conducted both Four Notes, while his son Edward played the piano, and an older composition of his called Where’s the Sunshine.
Steven, a former music teacher and classical pianist, said, “It was magical, and it was very, very special to work with such wonderful musicians. It made me feel alive. I couldn’t believe that an orchestra was playing my music and I was standing in front of it conducting them.”
Five years ago, Steven moved into sheltered accommodation as part of his dementia (痴呆症) care.
Edward joined Steven on the trip organized by Music For Dementia and had seen his dad “come alive again” since the video of him playing piano went online.
Edward said, “His short-term memory is generally shot to pieces but when big events like this happen it’s like a branding iron on his brain. From my experience with dad, the right piece of music at the right time can be absolutely incredible. For the first time in years he has got active again. It really brought him back to life again.”
Campaign Director at Music for Dementia, Grace Meadows said, “Seeing Steven performing beyond his dementia and having the contact with the musicians was a wonderful thing. It was very emotional.”
24. What’s the reason for Steven’s popularity
A. He recorded a musical. B. He starred in a famous movie.
C. He played the piano in a video. D. He had extraordinary memory for music.
25. Steven was invited to perform his work________.
A. to show off his musical talent
B. to work with excellent musicians
C. to set an example for people with dementia
D. to celebrate the first anniversary of his online video
26. What does his son say about Steven’s experience
A. More videos should be taken for the elderly.
B. Playing the piano can cure many diseases.
C. The impact of the right music is huge.
D. Short-term memory is changeable.
C
Clown fish live their adult lives in the protective arms of sea anemones, the small brightly colored sea animals attached onto rocks to house clown fish. Between birth and adulthood, however, the fish have to complete a treacherous journey. After hatching, they swim out to the open sea to finish developing. After maturing, the young fish swim back, during which they have to avoid a “wall of mouths” by sensing the unfriendly smells. With ocean acidification, a trend that is occurring worldwide, scientists began to wonder what might happen to fish’s sense of smell.
My team put 300 recently hatched clown fish in our lab. When we introduced a friendly fish odor (气味), they did not react. But when we introduced an enemy odor, they swam away. We then repeated the experiment with 300 new hatchlings from the same parents in the more acidic water-a level we can expect by the year 2100 if current trends continue. When we introduced friendly and unfriendly smells at the same time, the fish seemed unable to make up their minds, spending equal time swimming toward one smell and the other. They could sense chemical signals but couldn’t recognize the meaning of them.
It is always tricky to say that behaviors seen in a lab would also be seen in the wild. So we went to a sandy lake near one of the Great Barrier Reef’s northern islands to test how wild-caught damselfish would react to enemy smells after exposing them to acidic water. In a tank about half of them held in water with acidity expected by 2050 were attracted to the unfriendly odor and half were not, yet not one held in water anticipated by 2100 avoided being attracted to the enemy odor. We then let the marked damselfish loose in the lake. The fish once held in the most acidic water swam farther away from their protective home. Can fish adapt Most studies have habituated fish to lifted acidic conditions over a few days or months-an extremely short length of time. The animals are not given a realistic opportunity to adapt. Yet some scientists thought that fish might escape the anger of ocean acidification, in part because early research done in the 1980s showed that certain animals had an astonishing ability to regulate their internal chemistry to survive acidified water. But maintaining normal functions such as avoiding danger is a different challenge.
At a minimum, confusion could place yet another stressor on fish already challenged by rising water temperatures, overfishing, etc. Further, if many ocean creatures start to behave strangely, entire food webs and ecosystems could come crashing down. Although the science is still new, the results appear to be lining up: ocean acidification is messing with fish’s minds.
27. What does the underlined word “treacherous” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Risky. B. Hurried.
C. Mysterious. D. Helpless.
28. What can we learn about the fish in the acidic water
A. They lost their senses to chemical signals.
B. They were less likely to respond to threats.
C. Their behavior in the lab disappeared in the wild.
D. They tended to seek the protection from their home.
29. What can be inferred from the passage
A. The author’s study confirms previous findings.
B. Fish’s adaptation to acidic water is a matter of time.
C. Different fishes behave differently to acidity change.
D. The chances of restoring fish’s minds are yet to be seen.
30. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. What Do Different Stressors Do to Ocean Creatures
B. What Does Ocean Acidity Mean to Ocean Creatures
C. How Does Ocean Acidification Destroy the Ecosystem
D. How Do Ocean Creatures Adapt to Ocean Acidification
D
A snake-robot designer, a technologist, an extra dimensional physicist and a journalist walk into a room. The journalist turns to the crowd and asks: Should we build houses on the ocean Like a think-tank panel, members of the team dream up far-out answers to the crucial problem, such as self-driving housing units that could park on top of one another in the coastal city center.
The setting is X, the enterprise which considers more than 100 ideas each year, in areas ranging from clean energy to artificial intelligence. Although only a tiny percentage become “projects” with far-reaching creativity, these projects exist, ultimately, to change the world, like Waymo, the biggest self-driving-car company.
In the past 60 years, something strange has happened. As the academic study of creativity has thrived (蓬勃发展), the label innovation may have covered every tiny change of a soda can or a toothpaste flavor, but the rate of productivity growth has been mostly declining since the 1970s. John Fernald, an economist, points out that the notable exception to the post-1970 decline in productivity occurred when businesses throughout the economy finally figured out the breakthrough technology — information technology. John Fernald says, “It’s possible that productivity took off, because we picked all the low-hanging fruit from the IT wave.” Actually, the world economy continues to harvest the benefits of IT. But where will the next technology shock come from
Breakthrough technology results from two distinct activities-invention and innovation. Invention is typically the work of scientists and researchers in labs, while innovation is an invention put to commercial use. Seldom do the two activities occur successfully under the same roof. They tend to thrive in opposite conditions; while competition and consumer choice encourage innovation, invention has historically progressed in labs that are protected from the pressure to generate profit.
Allowing well-funded and diverse teams to try to solve big problems is what gave us the computer and the Internet. Today, we fail to give attention to planting the seeds of this kind of ambitious research, while complaining about the harvest. “Companies are really good at combining existing breakthroughs in ways that consumers like. But the breakthroughs come from patient and curious scientists, not the rush to market,” says Jon Gertner, the author of The Idea Factory.
“Technology is a tall tree,” John Fernald said. “But planting the seeds of invention and harvesting the fruit of innovation are entirely distinct skills, often mastered by different organizations and separated by many years” As for me, both of them are essential for technology, although they are relatively independent. I don’t think X is a planter or a harvester, actually. It is like building taller ladders. Nobody knows for sure what, if anything, the employees at such enterprises are going to find up on those ladders. But they’re reaching. At least someone is.
31. What is the main purpose of the first two paragraphs
A. To present the process of group discussion.
B. To illustrate X’s worry about big problems.
C. To reveal the importance of the crazy ideas.
D. To stress the varied backgrounds of the team.
32. What can we learn from the passage
A. Breakthroughs must stand the test of the market.
B. Innovation on necessities can promote productivity.
C. Invention develops slowly under the pressure of profit.
D. The harvest of innovation lies in some ambitious research.
33. Regarding John Fernald’s view on technology, the author is ________ .
A. supportive B. cautious C. uncertain D. critical
34. What can be inferred about X from the passage
A. It will focus on innovation.
B. It will have its outcome soon.
C. It may give in to its fruitless reality.
D. It may bring an encouraging outlook.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
Pets are like our family members and their good health is something that is very important to all pet owners. Just as the pollutants, such as carbon monoxide (一氧化物) and carbon dioxide in the air, affect our health, these same environmental nasties can affect our pets too.
______35______57% of dogs exposed to higher pollution levels developed brain diseases and showed signs of neuro problems. In a more recent study from the journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, researchers found that cats with breathing problems were more likely to live in households with higher indoor air pollution.
Air purifiers have been brought into use in recent years. They work to remove harmful chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other environmental pollutants from the air._____36_____But are they safe for pets How can we ensure that they aren’t harming our furry friends
_____37_____The physical safety of using a mechanical device around pets is what we have to pay attention to. Air purifiers come in various shapes and sizes, from small desk-top units to large, free-standing models. In terms of physical harm, there is an existing risk of our pet becoming trapped in the electrical wire of our air purifier. Air purifiers are designed to be used in the home around children and their internal mechanisms should also be safe from small tails of our pets and other parts of their bodies. ______38______
Whether the air purifier improves or damages the health of our animals is also something we have to consider. The air purifiers are safe for pets, but only if they do not produce any ozone (臭氧) byproduct.____39____We should always stay away from the ones that produce even minimal quantities. We are always on the safe side by picking a standard air purifier with the classic 3-stage filtration (过滤) system of a pre-filter, HEPA filter and carbon activated filter.
Picking the wrong air purifier type can quickly make things worse for our pets. On the other hand, picking the correct air purifier can lead to a big increase in the quality of life for them.
A. At present many homes are equipped with these useful devices.
B. Before buying an air purifier, we should keep two aspects in mind.
C. Pet owners always pay close attention to the physical health of their pets.
D. Even the smallest pets shouldn’t be able to access the insides of air purifiers.
E. This greatly depends on the type of air purifier and air cleaning technology used.
F. So always check the product specifications and try to find a model that does not produce any carbon monoxide.
G. A 2008 study published in Brain and Cognition showed that dogs’ brains were negatively affected by the heavy pollution levels.
第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节 阅读表达（共4小题。第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
Over the years I have been fascinated to read about studies into the power of touch.
One famous study examined videos of how people responded to those near them who had been the victim of a bad fortune. Researchers looked at their interaction with the victim, and compared this with behaviour in non-human primates (灵长类动物). It found that humans and primates comfort one another and demonstrate care in a similar way. It makes sense for me that offering hugs to calm victims may be an instinct that we got from primate ancestors.
Another study found that when the husband or wife of a patient in sorrow or discomfort reaches out and holds their hand and, as if by magic, they become settled and less sorrowful. Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised, as we have known for many years about the importance of touch. It symbolizes safety and love, and this is actually one of the most important aspects for development as a child. Is it any wonder that, when we are upset and distressed as adults, we seek out the same things Whether young or old, humans are wired to be touched.
Nevertheless, many people today suffer from “touch hunger”, which typically occurs when a person experiences little touch or contact for a long time. It serves as a warning that the sense of security and care that comes with the contact of touch is missing. Thus, their well-being can suffer. It is associated with greater stress, anxiety and loneliness, and lower-quality sleep.
Actually, even the briefest touch from us can bring strong emotional experiences to the receivers who suffer from “touch hunger”. A warm handshake, a gentle pat on the shoulder, or a high-five is often enough to convey love and care.
Be a giver!
40 What did the first study find about touch
____________________________________________________________
41 Why is touch important
____________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Touch has the great power to give people who suffer from “touch hunger“ strong emotional experiences, but a brief touch like a handshake is too light to convey love and care.
____________________________________________________________
43. Apart from touch, what other way(s) do you often use to express your love and care in your life (In about 40 words)
____________________________________________________________
第二节（共20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你校英国交换生Jim在给你的邮件中提到他想报名参加主题为“魅力中国”(Charming China)的网络短视频大赛，向你征求创意，请你给 Jim回信，内容包括：
1. 推荐拍摄内容；
2. 说明推荐理由。
注意：1．词数 100 左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
北京市育英学校2025届高三年级英语统测八
2025.2
（本试卷共100分，考试时间90分钟）
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. B
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
A
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. to recognize
12. are cut
13. has been shaked
B
【14~16题答案】
【答案】14. paid
15. the hottest
16. captured
C
【17~20题答案】
【答案】17. attractions
18. that 19. beyond
20. why
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A
B
【24~26题答案】
【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C
C
【27~30题答案】
【答案】27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B
D
【31~34题答案】
【答案】31. C 32. D 33. A 34. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
【35~39题答案】
【答案】35. G 36. A 37. B 38. D 39. E
第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节 阅读表达（共4小题。第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）
【40~43题答案】
【答案】40. It found that humans and primates comfort one another and demonstrate care in a similar way.
41. It symbolizes safety and love which are important to both children and adults.
42. but a brief touch like a handshake is too light to convey love and care.
Even a brief touch like a handshake is enough to convey love and care.
43. (1) I often write notes to people I love. For example, I often write notes to remind my family to put on their coats on cold days, expressing my care and love. When reading the warm Words, they feel loved and cared.
(2) I often have little conversations with my loved ones. Talking with my parents after sch1ool can help relieve their tiredness from work. Besides, I prepare gifts for them on special occasions. The handmade gifts convey my appreciation for what they have done for me.
第二节（共20分）
【44题答案】
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m glad to know that you are going to take part in the short video contest “Charming China”, and I’d like to share some of my ideas with you.
Maybe you can make a video about the Shougang Big Air Venue, which now provides recreational activities for the public after the Winter Olympics. There you can experience driverless vehicles. Those cute autonomous cars, which integrate artificial intelligence, 5G and Beidou technologies, are used to transport visitors, sell and deliver goods and conduct security patrols. You will impress your audience by filming the vehicles rapidly and accurately reach users and destinations, saving manpower and time.
I’m sure your work will be absolutely eye-catching and prize-winning! Looking forward to your good news!
Yours,
Li Hua