湖南省汉寿县第一中学2025届高三上学期1月期末考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）
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湖南省常德市汉寿县第一中学2024-2025学年
高三上学期期末考试英语试题
第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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．Why does the man want to leave
A．The service is too slow. B．The music is too loud. C．The food is bad.
2．What does the woman want to do
A．Mail a letter B．Use the restroom. C．Find the police station.
3．What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Salesman and customer.
C．Interviewer and interviewee.
4．How does the man sound
A．Impatient. B．Mad. C．Surprised.
5．Who might the woman be
A．A teacher. B．A librarian. C．A visa officer.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题
6．What is the biggest advantage of the apartment
A．Its rent. B．Its location. C．Its decoration.
7．What suggestion does the woman give the man
A．Having a look at the apartment.
B．Redecorating the apartment.
C．Finding a roommate.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where did the woman find the bug at first
A．On the wall. B．On the floor. C．On her desk.
9．What does the woman think of bugs
A．Lovely. B．Scary. C．Helpful.
10．What percentage of British crops depend on insect pollination (授粉)
A．30%. B．40%. C．75%.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．When did the woman meet the ducks
A．When she was rowing a boat.
B．When she was touring a city.
C．When she was having a picnic.
12．Why did the male duck come to the woman
A．He was hungry. B．He got curious. C．He felt threatened.
13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Colleagues. C．Neighbors.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。
14．What does the woman wish they could do
A．Move to a bigger house.
B．Live in one place for a longer time.
C．Change jobs to earn more money.
15．Why have the speakers moved so much
A．The man loves adventures.
B．They both like changes in life.
C．The man’s job forces him to do so.
16．What will happen in a year according to the man
A．He might get promoted in the company.
B．He will stop building relationships.
C．He won’t have to work so hard.
17．What is the woman doing when starting the talk
A．Having a discussion.
B．Making a complaint.
C．Offering a suggestion.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
18．When should students meet for the field trip
A．At 7:00 B．At 7:15 am. C．At 8:00 am.
19．How will the boy probably get to school today
A．Take the bus.
B．Take his mom’s car.
C．Take Mrs. Henderson’s car .
20．What is the relationship between the woman and Mrs. Anderson
A．Colleagues B．Neighbors. C．Best friends.
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
Going away for your mini break Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.
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Portable chargers have gained popularity recently, but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bang, 29.99
Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this anti-theft crossbody bag, which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach. The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inc h thick, which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
1. What is an advantage of ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals
A. Reasonable price. B. Light weight.
C. Great comfort. D. Maximum security.
2. Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety
A. ECCO Offroad Attletic Sandals. B. Kindle(2022 release).
C. PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank. D. Lixada Sling Chest Bag.
3. Who will be more interested in the text
A. Holiday makers. B. Bag lovers. C. Nature explorers. D. Electronics enthusiasts.
B
In general, our society is becoming one of giant enterprises directed by a bureaucratic(官僚主义的)management in which man becomes a small, well-oiled cog in the machinery. The oiling is done with higher wages, well-equipped factories and piped music, and by psychologists and “human-relations” experts; yet all this oiling does not change the fact that man has become powerless, that he does not wholeheartedly participate in his work and he is bored with it. In fact, the blue-collar and the white-collar workers have become economic puppets who dance to the tune of automated machines and bureaucratic management.
The workers and employees are anxious, seemingly because they might find themselves out of a job or they would say that they are unable to acquire any real satisfaction or interest in life. In fact, they live and die without ever having confronted the fundamental realities of human existence as emotionally and intellectually independent and productive human beings.
Those higher up on the social ladder are no less anxious. Their lives are no less empty. They are even more insecure in some respects. They are in a highly competitive race. To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of self-respect. When they apply for their first job, they are tested for intelligence as well as for the right mixture of submissiveness(顺从)and independence. From the moment on they are tested again and again by the psychologists, for whom testing is a big business, and by their superiors, who judge their behavior, sociability, capacity to get along, etc. This constant need to prove that one is as good as or better than one’s fellow-competitor creates constant anxiety and stress, the very causes of unhappiness and illness.
Am I suggesting that we should return to the pre-industrial mode of production or to nineteenth-century “free enterprise” capitalism Certainly not. Problems are never solved by returning to a stage which one has already outgrown. I suggest transforming our social system from a bureaucratically managed industrialism in which maximal production and consumption are ends in themselves into a humanist industrialism in which man and full development of his potentialities are the aims of social arrangements. Production and consumption should serve as means to this end and should be prevented from ruling man.
4. By “a well-oiled cog in the machinery”, the author expresses the idea that man is .
A. a replaceable component of society, though functioning smoothly
B. expected to work in reasonable harmony with the rest of society
C. responsible for the smooth running of society and business operations
D. an essential part of society though individual’s function is insignificant
5. The real cause of the anxiety of the workers and employees is that .
A. they have to face the fundamental realities of human existence
B. they are filled with the well-founded fear of being unemployed
C. they don’t have any genuine satisfaction or interest in real life
D. they are forced to give up their individuality and independence
6. From the passage we can infer that real happiness of life belongs to those who .
A. hold well-paid and life-long jobs B. enjoy high social status and reputation
C. stay away from over-competitiveness D. outperform their fellow-competitors
7. To solve the present social problems the author suggests the we should .
A. turn to the production mode of our ancestors B. enable man to fully develop his potentialities
C. offer higher wages to workers and employees D. take the fundamental realities for granted
C
More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels. In a bid to safeguard hearing, the World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union issued a non binding international standard for the manufacture and use of audio devices.
Young people are particularly prone to (易于) risky listening habits. Around half of those between the ages of 12 and 35, or 1.1 billion people, are at risk due to “prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices.” the UN health agency said.
Currently, about five percent of the global population, or some 375 million people, including 34 million children, suffer from disabling hearing loss, WHO considers a volume above 85 decibels (分贝) for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes as unsafe. WHO is calling for parental as well as automatic volume controls on audio devices to prevent dangerous use.
While some smartphones and other audio devices already offer some of these features, the UN would like to see a uniform standard used to help protect against disabling hearing loss. “Think of it like driving on a highway, but without a speedometer in your car or a speed limit,” Shelly Chadha of the WHO told reporters in Geneva. “What we’ve proposed is that your smartphones come fitted with a speedometer, with a measurement system which tells you how much sound you’re getting and tells you if you are going over the limit.”
8. What can we infer from paragraph 1
A. The UN and the World Health Organization are concerned about the hearing health of the young.
B. The UN already have a unified standard to help protect against disabling hearing loss.
C. One billion young people are damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones.
D. A volume above 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes is unsafe.
9. What might be the population of the world according to the passage
A. 7.5 billion. B. 75 million.
C. 375 million D. 37.5 billion.
10. Which kind of people are more likely to suffer from hearing loss
A. Young people who seldom use their smartphones.
B. Adult who never use their cellphone above 100 decibels.
C. Children supervised by their parents on cellphone use.
D. Young people who frequently listen to music above 85 decibels for eight hours.
11. Which kind of journal might this passage be taken from
A. A travel journal. B. A health journal.
C. An entertainment journal. D. A science journal.
D
Pangolins (穿山甲) are the most trafficked (非法交易) mammals in the world and are facing extinction. To draw attention to these scaly (有鳞片的), anteater-like animals, a new wildlife documentary, Eye of the Pangolin, is attempting a unique way to inspire action and conservation. Partnering with the non-profit organization Pangolin Africa, the documentary was made available on YouTube in May 2019. The intention is to reach communities wherever the Internet is available, especially African communities, who live near the animal's habitats.
Over two years, the documentary crew traveled to South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic and Gabon in search of the four unique species of pangolin, which has never been achieved before. Filmmakers Bruce Young and Johan Vermeulen say that they went into the shoot knowing relatively little about pangolins, but grew to respect and appreciate the animals. Getting close to the creatures over two years was a crash course in these secretive creatures. Johan Vermeulen said, “One thing however that might seem unimportant is that they are actually quite fussy eaters. You would think they would eat any type of ant, but they all prefer a specific type ant.”
Pangolins are hunted illegally across Africa for their scales, which are used for traditional medicine, and their meat. In April 2019, Singaporean Customs officials conducted two separate seizures of 24 tons of pangolin scales, which equals to the death of 69,000 pangolins.
Though the documentary focuses less on the trafficking of pangolins, and more on the animals in their natural habitat, the aim of the documentary is to inspire viewers around the world to call for action to end trafficking and protecting these unique creatures.
Filmed on location in South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic, and Gabon, this powerful documentary is the story of two men on a mission to get all four species of African pangolin on camera for the very first time.
12. What is the purpose of the documentary
A. To study the situation of pangolins.
B. To collect fund to protect pangolins.
C. To propose setting up pangolin reserves.
D. To raise awareness of pangolin protection.
13. What is the meaning of the underlined word “fussy” in paragraph 2
A. noisy B. messy C. picky D. heavy
14. What's the documentary mainly about
A. The illegal trade of pangolins.
B. The medical function of pangolin's scales.
C. The life of pangolins in their natural habitats.
D. The efforts of Pangolin Africa to save pangolins.
15. Where is the text most likely from
A. A magazine. B. A diary. C. A novel D. A brochure
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中
有两项为多余选项。
Imagine you’re talking to someone and find a big piece of green thing in their teeth after lunch. Are you going to tell him/her It can feel awkward to tell somebody they have something in their teeth, or elsewhere.____16____
Beyond issues related to a person’s appearance, feedback is also vital for learning and growth.____17____In workplaces, feedback from managers can improve performance. We also give feedback in our personal lives, like telling our partners the dish they cooked was too hot.____18____We might feel embarrassed or cautious that the feedback could upset the person receiving it, or even harm our relationship with them. Besides, some researchers assume that another reason why we may be unwilling to give feedback is that we don’t realize how valuable it is to the person receiving it. They did an experiment in which they found while less than half of the feedback givers wanted to provide feedback when given a choice, 86% of people wanted to receive feedback, showing there is a gap between giving and wanting. Particularly, the receivers thought the feedback was highly valuable.____19____
Finally, we should still be careful about immediately or eagerly telling anyone and everyone how they can improve. ____20____In many cases, asking someone if they would like your feedback can be a good start.
A. So what are proper ways to provide feedbacks
B. There’s no doubt many of us avoid giving feedback.
C. Students need feedback so they can improve their grades.
D. So why are we sometimes unwilling to provide feedback elsewhere
E. Constant and eager feedbacks have a significant impact on the receivers.
F. Constructive feedback should be specific, actionable and delivered in a timely fashion.
G. Therefore, we can see that many people are unwilling to provide feedback on account of their failing to appreciate its value.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was a new kid in town. I was not an ___21___ person. Shy and quiet, I read a lot and did not make friends ___22___ . My head was full of fears and ___23___ . But there I was, ___24___ for a new school full of strangers I didn't know, but they all knew one another already.
I was ___25___ and good at school, for which ___26___ liked me but other kids did not. I felt I was a ___27___ . I thought nobody would like me but I tried not to be ___28___
Then one day, a ___29___ , strong boy in the English class walked right over to me. He ____30____ that he was on the school basketball team and asked me to help them with their English. From that moment on, life at school ____31____ for me. I taught the basketball players about commas and subject-verb agreement while they taught me how to play basketball. And they also taught me that being smart could be a real ____32____, which I could use to help others.
Nobody gave me any ____33____ about being smart anymore. And though I was only five feet tall, I walked the halls feeling as tall as those towering basketball players who helped me to____34____ a new state, new city and new school. They gave me ____35____ and courage to be myself—and to be a short girl who really knew how to play basketball!
21. A. ambitious B. outgoing C. independent D. intelligent
22. A. carefully B. clearly C. correctly D. easily
23. A. worries B. memories C. imagination D. hope
24. A. preparing B. waiting C. looking D. applying
25. A. average B. proud C. smart D. fun
26. A. classmates B. players C. teachers D. parents
27. A. visitor B. competitor C. burden D. failure
28. A. confused B. frightened C. bored D. discouraged
29. A. responsible B. tall C. wealthy D. clever
30. A. considered B. explained C. added D. accepted
31. A. started B. settled C. changed D. continued
32. A. gift B. right C. trick D. wish
33. A. excuses B. trouble C. pleasure D. explanations
34. A. escape from B. live on C. adapt to D. dream of
35. A. experience B. interest C. purpose D. confidence
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The suanpan is an abacus (a tool for counting) of Chinese origin first described in a book of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Usually, a suanpan is about 20 cm tall and differs in ___36___(wide) depending on the application.
The abacus is a ___37___(wood) frame. Inside the frame, there are usually at least seven vertical sticks and a horizontal beam(梁). After setting a number, ___38___ operator can move beads(带孔的珠子) up or down towards the beam ___39___(do) the calculation.
The Chinese abacus had a beam, ___40___(divide) beads into two parts: two beads above the beam(each represents five) and five ___41___ it (each represents one). This type of abacus ___42___(use) in China now.
Abacus calculation is also called bead counting. One must recite a law by ___43___ the calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can all be simplified into the acts of moving the beads.
In the past, in addition to the ability to write elegant characters with a brush pen, another ___44___(require) skill for businessmen was to use an abacus ____45____(skillful). Whenever there was a calculation, there was an abacus.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“My Favourite Traditional Chinese Food”为主题，写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 介绍该美食；
2. 喜欢的原因。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
第二节（满分 25 分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dark rain clouds were gathering in the sky. I was cycling as fast as I could to get home before the downpour. When I felt a few big drops on my head, I decided to dash for a bus stop, about a hundred meters away. As I was nearing the bus stop, I saw a lady rushing towards it from the opposite direction, a little boy following her. The little boy was finding it hard to keep up with her, so, finally, she just picked him up and carried him.
Suddenly, a motorcycle roared past me, almost knocking me down. He turned to look at me, and for a split second, I saw his face - cruel, glaring eyes. A flood of fear crept over me. However, courage from nowhere got me to shout “Hey! Are you mad!” My voice trembled a bit. He just sped on. Then, I realized that he was rushing right toward the woman and the little boy!
“Watch out! Watch out!” I shouted. I saw the lady turn to look at the motorcyclist, with worry on her face. In an instant, the motorcyclist reached the lady. He stretched out an arm and grabbed hold of her handbag, hitting her on the back at the same time. The impact sent the lady hurtling (猛冲) forward. The mother and child fell on the road, landing right in the path of a van.
“Stop! Stop!” I screamed at the van driver, waving my arms wildly in the air. Thankfully, the van stopped a few meters from the spot where the mother and child lay. I saw the lady crawling on the road towards the crying child. Throwing my bicycle to the side of the road, I ran to help them.
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。
By the time I got there, the van driver had reached them.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I realized that, by this time, the motorcyclist must have gone far from that spot, with the lady’s handbag.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
湖南省常德市汉寿县第一中学2024-2025学年
高三上学期期末考试英语试题
第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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．Why does the man want to leave
A．The service is too slow. B．The music is too loud. C．The food is bad.
2．What does the woman want to do
A．Mail a letter B．Use the restroom. C．Find the police station.
3．What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Salesman and customer.
C．Interviewer and interviewee.
4．How does the man sound
A．Impatient. B．Mad. C．Surprised.
5．Who might the woman be
A．A teacher. B．A librarian. C．A visa officer.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题
6．What is the biggest advantage of the apartment
A．Its rent. B．Its location. C．Its decoration.
7．What suggestion does the woman give the man
A．Having a look at the apartment.
B．Redecorating the apartment.
C．Finding a roommate.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where did the woman find the bug at first
A．On the wall. B．On the floor. C．On her desk.
9．What does the woman think of bugs
A．Lovely. B．Scary. C．Helpful.
10．What percentage of British crops depend on insect pollination (授粉)
A．30%. B．40%. C．75%.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．When did the woman meet the ducks
A．When she was rowing a boat.
B．When she was touring a city.
C．When she was having a picnic.
12．Why did the male duck come to the woman
A．He was hungry. B．He got curious. C．He felt threatened.
13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Colleagues. C．Neighbors.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。
14．What does the woman wish they could do
A．Move to a bigger house.
B．Live in one place for a longer time.
C．Change jobs to earn more money.
15．Why have the speakers moved so much
A．The man loves adventures.
B．They both like changes in life.
C．The man’s job forces him to do so.
16．What will happen in a year according to the man
A．He might get promoted in the company.
B．He will stop building relationships.
C．He won’t have to work so hard.
17．What is the woman doing when starting the talk
A．Having a discussion.
B．Making a complaint.
C．Offering a suggestion.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
18．When should students meet for the field trip
A．At 7:00 B．At 7:15 am. C．At 8:00 am.
19．How will the boy probably get to school today
A．Take the bus.
B．Take his mom’s car.
C．Take Mrs. Henderson’s car .
20．What is the relationship between the woman and Mrs. Anderson
A．Colleagues B．Neighbors. C．Best friends.
听力答案：1-10 BBBAC BCABC 11-20 ACABC ABBCB
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
Going away for your mini break Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.
ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals, 59.38
Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches, chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday, which will be hard going on your feet. These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking, with an EVA footbed and ECCOFLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning (减震) and flexibility.
Kindle(2022 release), 84.99
Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter, at just six inches screen width. With 16GB storage, you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys, and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge, but may vary depending on use.
PowerAdd Portable(便携式的)Charger Power Bank, 15.99
Portable chargers have gained popularity recently, but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bang, 29.99
Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this anti-theft crossbody bag, which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach. The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inc h thick, which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
1. What is an advantage of ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals
A. Reasonable price. B. Light weight.
C. Great comfort. D. Maximum security.
2. Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety
A. ECCO Offroad Attletic Sandals. B. Kindle(2022 release).
C. PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank. D. Lixada Sling Chest Bag.
3. Who will be more interested in the text
A. Holiday makers. B. Bag lovers. C. Nature explorers. D. Electronics enthusiasts.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
B
In general, our society is becoming one of giant enterprises directed by a bureaucratic(官僚主义的)management in which man becomes a small, well-oiled cog in the machinery. The oiling is done with higher wages, well-equipped factories and piped music, and by psychologists and “human-relations” experts; yet all this oiling does not change the fact that man has become powerless, that he does not wholeheartedly participate in his work and he is bored with it. In fact, the blue-collar and the white-collar workers have become economic puppets who dance to the tune of automated machines and bureaucratic management.
The workers and employees are anxious, seemingly because they might find themselves out of a job or they would say that they are unable to acquire any real satisfaction or interest in life. In fact, they live and die without ever having confronted the fundamental realities of human existence as emotionally and intellectually independent and productive human beings.
Those higher up on the social ladder are no less anxious. Their lives are no less empty. They are even more insecure in some respects. They are in a highly competitive race. To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of self-respect. When they apply for their first job, they are tested for intelligence as well as for the right mixture of submissiveness(顺从)and independence. From the moment on they are tested again and again by the psychologists, for whom testing is a big business, and by their superiors, who judge their behavior, sociability, capacity to get along, etc. This constant need to prove that one is as good as or better than one’s fellow-competitor creates constant anxiety and stress, the very causes of unhappiness and illness.
Am I suggesting that we should return to the pre-industrial mode of production or to nineteenth-century “free enterprise” capitalism Certainly not. Problems are never solved by returning to a stage which one has already outgrown. I suggest transforming our social system from a bureaucratically managed industrialism in which maximal production and consumption are ends in themselves into a humanist industrialism in which man and full development of his potentialities are the aims of social arrangements. Production and consumption should serve as means to this end and should be prevented from ruling man.
4. By “a well-oiled cog in the machinery”, the author expresses the idea that man is .
A. a replaceable component of society, though functioning smoothly
B. expected to work in reasonable harmony with the rest of society
C. responsible for the smooth running of society and business operations
D. an essential part of society though individual’s function is insignificant
5. The real cause of the anxiety of the workers and employees is that .
A. they have to face the fundamental realities of human existence
B. they are filled with the well-founded fear of being unemployed
C. they don’t have any genuine satisfaction or interest in real life
D. they are forced to give up their individuality and independence
6. From the passage we can infer that real happiness of life belongs to those who .
A. hold well-paid and life-long jobs B. enjoy high social status and reputation
C. stay away from over-competitiveness D. outperform their fellow-competitors
7. To solve the present social problems the author suggests the we should .
A. turn to the production mode of our ancestors B. enable man to fully develop his potentialities
C. offer higher wages to workers and employees D. take the fundamental realities for granted
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
C
More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels. In a bid to safeguard hearing, the World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union issued a non binding international standard for the manufacture and use of audio devices.
Young people are particularly prone to (易于) risky listening habits. Around half of those between the ages of 12 and 35, or 1.1 billion people, are at risk due to “prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices.” the UN health agency said.
Currently, about five percent of the global population, or some 375 million people, including 34 million children, suffer from disabling hearing loss, WHO considers a volume above 85 decibels (分贝) for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes as unsafe. WHO is calling for parental as well as automatic volume controls on audio devices to prevent dangerous use.
While some smartphones and other audio devices already offer some of these features, the UN would like to see a uniform standard used to help protect against disabling hearing loss. “Think of it like driving on a highway, but without a speedometer in your car or a speed limit,” Shelly Chadha of the WHO told reporters in Geneva. “What we’ve proposed is that your smartphones come fitted with a speedometer, with a measurement system which tells you how much sound you’re getting and tells you if you are going over the limit.”
8. What can we infer from paragraph 1
A. The UN and the World Health Organization are concerned about the hearing health of the young.
B. The UN already have a unified standard to help protect against disabling hearing loss.
C. One billion young people are damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones.
D. A volume above 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes is unsafe.
9. What might be the population of the world according to the passage
A. 7.5 billion. B. 75 million.
C. 375 million D. 37.5 billion.
10. Which kind of people are more likely to suffer from hearing loss
A. Young people who seldom use their smartphones.
B. Adult who never use their cellphone above 100 decibels.
C. Children supervised by their parents on cellphone use.
D. Young people who frequently listen to music above 85 decibels for eight hours.
11. Which kind of journal might this passage be taken from
A. A travel journal. B. A health journal.
C. An entertainment journal. D. A science journal.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. D 11. B
D
Pangolins (穿山甲) are the most trafficked (非法交易) mammals in the world and are facing extinction. To draw attention to these scaly (有鳞片的), anteater-like animals, a new wildlife documentary, Eye of the Pangolin, is attempting a unique way to inspire action and conservation. Partnering with the non-profit organization Pangolin Africa, the documentary was made available on YouTube in May 2019. The intention is to reach communities wherever the Internet is available, especially African communities, who live near the animal's habitats.
Over two years, the documentary crew traveled to South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic and Gabon in search of the four unique species of pangolin, which has never been achieved before. Filmmakers Bruce Young and Johan Vermeulen say that they went into the shoot knowing relatively little about pangolins, but grew to respect and appreciate the animals. Getting close to the creatures over two years was a crash course in these secretive creatures. Johan Vermeulen said, “One thing however that might seem unimportant is that they are actually quite fussy eaters. You would think they would eat any type of ant, but they all prefer a specific type ant.”
Pangolins are hunted illegally across Africa for their scales, which are used for traditional medicine, and their meat. In April 2019, Singaporean Customs officials conducted two separate seizures of 24 tons of pangolin scales, which equals to the death of 69,000 pangolins.
Though the documentary focuses less on the trafficking of pangolins, and more on the animals in their natural habitat, the aim of the documentary is to inspire viewers around the world to call for action to end trafficking and protecting these unique creatures.
Filmed on location in South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic, and Gabon, this powerful documentary is the story of two men on a mission to get all four species of African pangolin on camera for the very first time.
12. What is the purpose of the documentary
A. To study the situation of pangolins.
B. To collect fund to protect pangolins.
C. To propose setting up pangolin reserves.
D. To raise awareness of pangolin protection.
13. What is the meaning of the underlined word “fussy” in paragraph 2
A. noisy B. messy C. picky D. heavy
14. What's the documentary mainly about
A. The illegal trade of pangolins.
B. The medical function of pangolin's scales.
C. The life of pangolins in their natural habitats.
D. The efforts of Pangolin Africa to save pangolins.
15. Where is the text most likely from
A. A magazine. B. A diary. C. A novel D. A brochure
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. A
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中
有两项为多余选项。
Imagine you’re talking to someone and find a big piece of green thing in their teeth after lunch. Are you going to tell him/her It can feel awkward to tell somebody they have something in their teeth, or elsewhere.____16____
Beyond issues related to a person’s appearance, feedback is also vital for learning and growth.____17____In workplaces, feedback from managers can improve performance. We also give feedback in our personal lives, like telling our partners the dish they cooked was too hot.____18____We might feel embarrassed or cautious that the feedback could upset the person receiving it, or even harm our relationship with them. Besides, some researchers assume that another reason why we may be unwilling to give feedback is that we don’t realize how valuable it is to the person receiving it. They did an experiment in which they found while less than half of the feedback givers wanted to provide feedback when given a choice, 86% of people wanted to receive feedback, showing there is a gap between giving and wanting. Particularly, the receivers thought the feedback was highly valuable.____19____
Finally, we should still be careful about immediately or eagerly telling anyone and everyone how they can improve. ____20____In many cases, asking someone if they would like your feedback can be a good start.
A. So what are proper ways to provide feedbacks
B. There’s no doubt many of us avoid giving feedback.
C. Students need feedback so they can improve their grades.
D. So why are we sometimes unwilling to provide feedback elsewhere
E. Constant and eager feedbacks have a significant impact on the receivers.
F. Constructive feedback should be specific, actionable and delivered in a timely fashion.
G. Therefore, we can see that many people are unwilling to provide feedback on account of their failing to appreciate its value.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. D 19. G 20. F
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was a new kid in town. I was not an ___21___ person. Shy and quiet, I read a lot and did not make friends ___22___ . My head was full of fears and ___23___ . But there I was, ___24___ for a new school full of strangers I didn't know, but they all knew one another already.
I was ___25___ and good at school, for which ___26___ liked me but other kids did not. I felt I was a ___27___ . I thought nobody would like me but I tried not to be ___28___
Then one day, a ___29___ , strong boy in the English class walked right over to me. He ____30____ that he was on the school basketball team and asked me to help them with their English. From that moment on, life at school ____31____ for me. I taught the basketball players about commas and subject-verb agreement while they taught me how to play basketball. And they also taught me that being smart could be a real ____32____, which I could use to help others.
Nobody gave me any ____33____ about being smart anymore. And though I was only five feet tall, I walked the halls feeling as tall as those towering basketball players who helped me to____34____ a new state, new city and new school. They gave me ____35____ and courage to be myself—and to be a short girl who really knew how to play basketball!
21. A. ambitious B. outgoing C. independent D. intelligent
22. A. carefully B. clearly C. correctly D. easily
23. A. worries B. memories C. imagination D. hope
24. A. preparing B. waiting C. looking D. applying
25. A. average B. proud C. smart D. fun
26. A. classmates B. players C. teachers D. parents
27. A. visitor B. competitor C. burden D. failure
28. A. confused B. frightened C. bored D. discouraged
29. A. responsible B. tall C. wealthy D. clever
30. A. considered B. explained C. added D. accepted
31. A. started B. settled C. changed D. continued
32. A. gift B. right C. trick D. wish
33. A. excuses B. trouble C. pleasure D. explanations
34. A. escape from B. live on C. adapt to D. dream of
35. A. experience B. interest C. purpose D. confidence
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The suanpan is an abacus (a tool for counting) of Chinese origin first described in a book of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Usually, a suanpan is about 20 cm tall and differs in ___36___(wide) depending on the application.
The abacus is a ___37___(wood) frame. Inside the frame, there are usually at least seven vertical sticks and a horizontal beam(梁). After setting a number, ___38___ operator can move beads(带孔的珠子) up or down towards the beam ___39___(do) the calculation.
The Chinese abacus had a beam, ___40___(divide) beads into two parts: two beads above the beam(each represents five) and five ___41___ it (each represents one). This type of abacus ___42___(use) in China now.
Abacus calculation is also called bead counting. One must recite a law by ___43___ the calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can all be simplified into the acts of moving the beads.
In the past, in addition to the ability to write elegant characters with a brush pen, another ___44___(require) skill for businessmen was to use an abacus ____45____(skillful). Whenever there was a calculation, there was an abacus.
【答案】36. width
37. wooden 38. an
39 to do 40. dividing
41. below 42. is being used
43. which 44. required
45. skillfully
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“My Favourite Traditional Chinese Food”为主题，写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 介绍该美食；
2. 喜欢的原因。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
【答案】Hello, everyone! Today I’m excited to share with you my passion for traditional Chinese food, specifically my favourite food—tofu.
Tofu is made from soybeans and has impressed me with its taste and health benefits. Tofu can be enjoyed in various forms, each offering a distinct taste. Its ability to absorb flavors makes it great in various recipes, from fried tofu to tofu soup. Besides, tofu is also a fantastic source of protein, low in calories and fat, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a nutritious and balanced meal.
In short, tofu’s adaptability, health advantages and taste make it my favourite traditional Chinese food. I encourage you all to give it a try and appreciate its taste and nutritional benefits.
Thank you.
第二节（满分 25 分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dark rain clouds were gathering in the sky. I was cycling as fast as I could to get home before the downpour. When I felt a few big drops on my head, I decided to dash for a bus stop, about a hundred meters away. As I was nearing the bus stop, I saw a lady rushing towards it from the opposite direction, a little boy following her. The little boy was finding it hard to keep up with her, so, finally, she just picked him up and carried him.
Suddenly, a motorcycle roared past me, almost knocking me down. He turned to look at me, and for a split second, I saw his face - cruel, glaring eyes. A flood of fear crept over me. However, courage from nowhere got me to shout “Hey! Are you mad!” My voice trembled a bit. He just sped on. Then, I realized that he was rushing right toward the woman and the little boy!
“Watch out! Watch out!” I shouted. I saw the lady turn to look at the motorcyclist, with worry on her face. In an instant, the motorcyclist reached the lady. He stretched out an arm and grabbed hold of her handbag, hitting her on the back at the same time. The impact sent the lady hurtling (猛冲) forward. The mother and child fell on the road, landing right in the path of a van.
“Stop! Stop!” I screamed at the van driver, waving my arms wildly in the air. Thankfully, the van stopped a few meters from the spot where the mother and child lay. I saw the lady crawling on the road towards the crying child. Throwing my bicycle to the side of the road, I ran to help them.
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。
By the time I got there, the van driver had reached them.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I realized that, by this time, the motorcyclist must have gone far from that spot, with the lady’s handbag.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】By the time I got there, the van driver had reached them. He was gently holding the child and examining his limbs. Fortunately, the little boy was all right. “Don’t panic. You’ll be all right. We’ll rush you to a hospital,” I said to the woman, trying to relieve her anxiety. The lady could not walk, so the man carried her and settled her in his van. I carried the whimpering child to the van and landed him beside his mother. The man asked me to go along with them so that I could help make the police report.
I realized that, by this time, the motorcyclist must have gone far from that spot, with the lady’s handbag. A few days later, I received a phone call from the woman. I was informed that she had suffered only minor injuries from the incident and already been discharged from the hospital. “What’s more, the snatch thief was finally arrested and put into jail, thanks to your detailed description of his facial features.” she added. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your timely help.” Finishing the telephone call, I felt overwhelmed with delight from the bottom of my heart. The warm sunshine shone in. What a beautiful day!
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高三上学期期末考试英语试题
第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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．Why does the man want to leave
A．The service is too slow. B．The music is too loud. C．The food is bad.
2．What does the woman want to do
A．Mail a letter B．Use the restroom. C．Find the police station.
3．What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Salesman and customer.
C．Interviewer and interviewee.
4．How does the man sound
A．Impatient. B．Mad. C．Surprised.
5．Who might the woman be
A．A teacher. B．A librarian. C．A visa officer.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题
6．What is the biggest advantage of the apartment
A．Its rent. B．Its location. C．Its decoration.
7．What suggestion does the woman give the man
A．Having a look at the apartment.
B．Redecorating the apartment.
C．Finding a roommate.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where did the woman find the bug at first
A．On the wall. B．On the floor. C．On her desk.
9．What does the woman think of bugs
A．Lovely. B．Scary. C．Helpful.
10．What percentage of British crops depend on insect pollination (授粉)
A．30%. B．40%. C．75%.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．When did the woman meet the ducks
A．When she was rowing a boat.
B．When she was touring a city.
C．When she was having a picnic.
12．Why did the male duck come to the woman
A．He was hungry. B．He got curious. C．He felt threatened.
13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Colleagues. C．Neighbors.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。
14．What does the woman wish they could do
A．Move to a bigger house.
B．Live in one place for a longer time.
C．Change jobs to earn more money.
15．Why have the speakers moved so much
A．The man loves adventures.
B．They both like changes in life.
C．The man’s job forces him to do so.
16．What will happen in a year according to the man
A．He might get promoted in the company.
B．He will stop building relationships.
C．He won’t have to work so hard.
17．What is the woman doing when starting the talk
A．Having a discussion.
B．Making a complaint.
C．Offering a suggestion.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
18．When should students meet for the field trip
A．At 7:00 B．At 7:15 am. C．At 8:00 am.
19．How will the boy probably get to school today
A．Take the bus.
B．Take his mom’s car.
C．Take Mrs. Henderson’s car .
20．What is the relationship between the woman and Mrs. Anderson
A．Colleagues B．Neighbors. C．Best friends.
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
Going away for your mini break Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.
ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals, 59.38
Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches, chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday, which will be hard going on your feet. These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking, with an EVA footbed and ECCOFLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning (减震) and flexibility.
Kindle(2022 release), 84.99
Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter, at just six inches screen width. With 16GB storage, you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys, and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge, but may vary depending on use.
PowerAdd Portable(便携式的)Charger Power Bank, 15.99
Portable chargers have gained popularity recently, but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bang, 29.99
Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this anti-theft crossbody bag, which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach. The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inc h thick, which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
1. What is an advantage of ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals
A. Reasonable price. B. Light weight.
C. Great comfort. D. Maximum security.
2. Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety
A. ECCO Offroad Attletic Sandals. B. Kindle(2022 release).
C. PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank. D. Lixada Sling Chest Bag.
3. Who will be more interested in the text
A. Holiday makers. B. Bag lovers. C. Nature explorers. D. Electronics enthusiasts.
B
In general, our society is becoming one of giant enterprises directed by a bureaucratic(官僚主义的)management in which man becomes a small, well-oiled cog in the machinery. The oiling is done with higher wages, well-equipped factories and piped music, and by psychologists and “human-relations” experts; yet all this oiling does not change the fact that man has become powerless, that he does not wholeheartedly participate in his work and he is bored with it. In fact, the blue-collar and the white-collar workers have become economic puppets who dance to the tune of automated machines and bureaucratic management.
The workers and employees are anxious, seemingly because they might find themselves out of a job or they would say that they are unable to acquire any real satisfaction or interest in life. In fact, they live and die without ever having confronted the fundamental realities of human existence as emotionally and intellectually independent and productive human beings.
Those higher up on the social ladder are no less anxious. Their lives are no less empty. They are even more insecure in some respects. They are in a highly competitive race. To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of self-respect. When they apply for their first job, they are tested for intelligence as well as for the right mixture of submissiveness(顺从)and independence. From the moment on they are tested again and again by the psychologists, for whom testing is a big business, and by their superiors, who judge their behavior, sociability, capacity to get along, etc. This constant need to prove that one is as good as or better than one’s fellow-competitor creates constant anxiety and stress, the very causes of unhappiness and illness.
Am I suggesting that we should return to the pre-industrial mode of production or to nineteenth-century “free enterprise” capitalism Certainly not. Problems are never solved by returning to a stage which one has already outgrown. I suggest transforming our social system from a bureaucratically managed industrialism in which maximal production and consumption are ends in themselves into a humanist industrialism in which man and full development of his potentialities are the aims of social arrangements. Production and consumption should serve as means to this end and should be prevented from ruling man.
4. By “a well-oiled cog in the machinery”, the author expresses the idea that man is .
A. a replaceable component of society, though functioning smoothly
B. expected to work in reasonable harmony with the rest of society
C. responsible for the smooth running of society and business operations
D. an essential part of society though individual’s function is insignificant
5. The real cause of the anxiety of the workers and employees is that .
A. they have to face the fundamental realities of human existence
B. they are filled with the well-founded fear of being unemployed
C. they don’t have any genuine satisfaction or interest in real life
D. they are forced to give up their individuality and independence
6. From the passage we can infer that real happiness of life belongs to those who .
A. hold well-paid and life-long jobs B. enjoy high social status and reputation
C. stay away from over-competitiveness D. outperform their fellow-competitors
7. To solve the present social problems the author suggests the we should .
A. turn to the production mode of our ancestors B. enable man to fully develop his potentialities
C. offer higher wages to workers and employees D. take the fundamental realities for granted
C
More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels. In a bid to safeguard hearing, the World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union issued a non binding international standard for the manufacture and use of audio devices.
Young people are particularly prone to (易于) risky listening habits. Around half of those between the ages of 12 and 35, or 1.1 billion people, are at risk due to “prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices.” the UN health agency said.
Currently, about five percent of the global population, or some 375 million people, including 34 million children, suffer from disabling hearing loss, WHO considers a volume above 85 decibels (分贝) for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes as unsafe. WHO is calling for parental as well as automatic volume controls on audio devices to prevent dangerous use.
While some smartphones and other audio devices already offer some of these features, the UN would like to see a uniform standard used to help protect against disabling hearing loss. “Think of it like driving on a highway, but without a speedometer in your car or a speed limit,” Shelly Chadha of the WHO told reporters in Geneva. “What we’ve proposed is that your smartphones come fitted with a speedometer, with a measurement system which tells you how much sound you’re getting and tells you if you are going over the limit.”
8. What can we infer from paragraph 1
A. The UN and the World Health Organization are concerned about the hearing health of the young.
B. The UN already have a unified standard to help protect against disabling hearing loss.
C. One billion young people are damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones.
D. A volume above 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes is unsafe.
9. What might be the population of the world according to the passage
A. 7.5 billion. B. 75 million.
C. 375 million D. 37.5 billion.
10. Which kind of people are more likely to suffer from hearing loss
A. Young people who seldom use their smartphones.
B. Adult who never use their cellphone above 100 decibels.
C. Children supervised by their parents on cellphone use.
D. Young people who frequently listen to music above 85 decibels for eight hours.
11. Which kind of journal might this passage be taken from
A. A travel journal. B. A health journal.
C. An entertainment journal. D. A science journal.
D
Pangolins (穿山甲) are the most trafficked (非法交易) mammals in the world and are facing extinction. To draw attention to these scaly (有鳞片的), anteater-like animals, a new wildlife documentary, Eye of the Pangolin, is attempting a unique way to inspire action and conservation. Partnering with the non-profit organization Pangolin Africa, the documentary was made available on YouTube in May 2019. The intention is to reach communities wherever the Internet is available, especially African communities, who live near the animal's habitats.
Over two years, the documentary crew traveled to South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic and Gabon in search of the four unique species of pangolin, which has never been achieved before. Filmmakers Bruce Young and Johan Vermeulen say that they went into the shoot knowing relatively little about pangolins, but grew to respect and appreciate the animals. Getting close to the creatures over two years was a crash course in these secretive creatures. Johan Vermeulen said, “One thing however that might seem unimportant is that they are actually quite fussy eaters. You would think they would eat any type of ant, but they all prefer a specific type ant.”
Pangolins are hunted illegally across Africa for their scales, which are used for traditional medicine, and their meat. In April 2019, Singaporean Customs officials conducted two separate seizures of 24 tons of pangolin scales, which equals to the death of 69,000 pangolins.
Though the documentary focuses less on the trafficking of pangolins, and more on the animals in their natural habitat, the aim of the documentary is to inspire viewers around the world to call for action to end trafficking and protecting these unique creatures.
Filmed on location in South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic, and Gabon, this powerful documentary is the story of two men on a mission to get all four species of African pangolin on camera for the very first time.
12. What is the purpose of the documentary
A. To study the situation of pangolins.
B. To collect fund to protect pangolins.
C. To propose setting up pangolin reserves.
D. To raise awareness of pangolin protection.
13. What is the meaning of the underlined word “fussy” in paragraph 2
A. noisy B. messy C. picky D. heavy
14. What's the documentary mainly about
A. The illegal trade of pangolins.
B. The medical function of pangolin's scales.
C. The life of pangolins in their natural habitats.
D. The efforts of Pangolin Africa to save pangolins.
15. Where is the text most likely from
A. A magazine. B. A diary. C. A novel D. A brochure
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中
有两项为多余选项。
Imagine you’re talking to someone and find a big piece of green thing in their teeth after lunch. Are you going to tell him/her It can feel awkward to tell somebody they have something in their teeth, or elsewhere.____16____
Beyond issues related to a person’s appearance, feedback is also vital for learning and growth.____17____In workplaces, feedback from managers can improve performance. We also give feedback in our personal lives, like telling our partners the dish they cooked was too hot.____18____We might feel embarrassed or cautious that the feedback could upset the person receiving it, or even harm our relationship with them. Besides, some researchers assume that another reason why we may be unwilling to give feedback is that we don’t realize how valuable it is to the person receiving it. They did an experiment in which they found while less than half of the feedback givers wanted to provide feedback when given a choice, 86% of people wanted to receive feedback, showing there is a gap between giving and wanting. Particularly, the receivers thought the feedback was highly valuable.____19____
Finally, we should still be careful about immediately or eagerly telling anyone and everyone how they can improve. ____20____In many cases, asking someone if they would like your feedback can be a good start.
A. So what are proper ways to provide feedbacks
B. There’s no doubt many of us avoid giving feedback.
C. Students need feedback so they can improve their grades.
D. So why are we sometimes unwilling to provide feedback elsewhere
E. Constant and eager feedbacks have a significant impact on the receivers.
F. Constructive feedback should be specific, actionable and delivered in a timely fashion.
G. Therefore, we can see that many people are unwilling to provide feedback on account of their failing to appreciate its value.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was a new kid in town. I was not an ___21___ person. Shy and quiet, I read a lot and did not make friends ___22___ . My head was full of fears and ___23___ . But there I was, ___24___ for a new school full of strangers I didn't know, but they all knew one another already.
I was ___25___ and good at school, for which ___26___ liked me but other kids did not. I felt I was a ___27___ . I thought nobody would like me but I tried not to be ___28___
Then one day, a ___29___ , strong boy in the English class walked right over to me. He ____30____ that he was on the school basketball team and asked me to help them with their English. From that moment on, life at school ____31____ for me. I taught the basketball players about commas and subject-verb agreement while they taught me how to play basketball. And they also taught me that being smart could be a real ____32____, which I could use to help others.
Nobody gave me any ____33____ about being smart anymore. And though I was only five feet tall, I walked the halls feeling as tall as those towering basketball players who helped me to____34____ a new state, new city and new school. They gave me ____35____ and courage to be myself—and to be a short girl who really knew how to play basketball!
21. A. ambitious B. outgoing C. independent D. intelligent
22. A. carefully B. clearly C. correctly D. easily
23. A. worries B. memories C. imagination D. hope
24. A. preparing B. waiting C. looking D. applying
25. A. average B. proud C. smart D. fun
26. A. classmates B. players C. teachers D. parents
27. A. visitor B. competitor C. burden D. failure
28. A. confused B. frightened C. bored D. discouraged
29. A. responsible B. tall C. wealthy D. clever
30. A. considered B. explained C. added D. accepted
31. A. started B. settled C. changed D. continued
32. A. gift B. right C. trick D. wish
33. A. excuses B. trouble C. pleasure D. explanations
34. A. escape from B. live on C. adapt to D. dream of
35. A. experience B. interest C. purpose D. confidence
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The suanpan is an abacus (a tool for counting) of Chinese origin first described in a book of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Usually, a suanpan is about 20 cm tall and differs in ___36___(wide) depending on the application.
The abacus is a ___37___(wood) frame. Inside the frame, there are usually at least seven vertical sticks and a horizontal beam(梁). After setting a number, ___38___ operator can move beads(带孔的珠子) up or down towards the beam ___39___(do) the calculation.
The Chinese abacus had a beam, ___40___(divide) beads into two parts: two beads above the beam(each represents five) and five ___41___ it (each represents one). This type of abacus ___42___(use) in China now.
Abacus calculation is also called bead counting. One must recite a law by ___43___ the calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can all be simplified into the acts of moving the beads.
In the past, in addition to the ability to write elegant characters with a brush pen, another ___44___(require) skill for businessmen was to use an abacus ____45____(skillful). Whenever there was a calculation, there was an abacus.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“My Favourite Traditional Chinese Food”为主题，写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 介绍该美食；
2. 喜欢的原因。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
第二节（满分 25 分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dark rain clouds were gathering in the sky. I was cycling as fast as I could to get home before the downpour. When I felt a few big drops on my head, I decided to dash for a bus stop, about a hundred meters away. As I was nearing the bus stop, I saw a lady rushing towards it from the opposite direction, a little boy following her. The little boy was finding it hard to keep up with her, so, finally, she just picked him up and carried him.
Suddenly, a motorcycle roared past me, almost knocking me down. He turned to look at me, and for a split second, I saw his face - cruel, glaring eyes. A flood of fear crept over me. However, courage from nowhere got me to shout “Hey! Are you mad!” My voice trembled a bit. He just sped on. Then, I realized that he was rushing right toward the woman and the little boy!
“Watch out! Watch out!” I shouted. I saw the lady turn to look at the motorcyclist, with worry on her face. In an instant, the motorcyclist reached the lady. He stretched out an arm and grabbed hold of her handbag, hitting her on the back at the same time. The impact sent the lady hurtling (猛冲) forward. The mother and child fell on the road, landing right in the path of a van.
“Stop! Stop!” I screamed at the van driver, waving my arms wildly in the air. Thankfully, the van stopped a few meters from the spot where the mother and child lay. I saw the lady crawling on the road towards the crying child. Throwing my bicycle to the side of the road, I ran to help them.
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。
By the time I got there, the van driver had reached them.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I realized that, by this time, the motorcyclist must have gone far from that spot, with the lady’s handbag.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
湖南省常德市汉寿县第一中学2024-2025学年
高三上学期期末考试英语试题
第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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．Why does the man want to leave
A．The service is too slow. B．The music is too loud. C．The food is bad.
2．What does the woman want to do
A．Mail a letter B．Use the restroom. C．Find the police station.
3．What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Salesman and customer.
C．Interviewer and interviewee.
4．How does the man sound
A．Impatient. B．Mad. C．Surprised.
5．Who might the woman be
A．A teacher. B．A librarian. C．A visa officer.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题
6．What is the biggest advantage of the apartment
A．Its rent. B．Its location. C．Its decoration.
7．What suggestion does the woman give the man
A．Having a look at the apartment.
B．Redecorating the apartment.
C．Finding a roommate.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where did the woman find the bug at first
A．On the wall. B．On the floor. C．On her desk.
9．What does the woman think of bugs
A．Lovely. B．Scary. C．Helpful.
10．What percentage of British crops depend on insect pollination (授粉)
A．30%. B．40%. C．75%.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．When did the woman meet the ducks
A．When she was rowing a boat.
B．When she was touring a city.
C．When she was having a picnic.
12．Why did the male duck come to the woman
A．He was hungry. B．He got curious. C．He felt threatened.
13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Colleagues. C．Neighbors.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。
14．What does the woman wish they could do
A．Move to a bigger house.
B．Live in one place for a longer time.
C．Change jobs to earn more money.
15．Why have the speakers moved so much
A．The man loves adventures.
B．They both like changes in life.
C．The man’s job forces him to do so.
16．What will happen in a year according to the man
A．He might get promoted in the company.
B．He will stop building relationships.
C．He won’t have to work so hard.
17．What is the woman doing when starting the talk
A．Having a discussion.
B．Making a complaint.
C．Offering a suggestion.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
18．When should students meet for the field trip
A．At 7:00 B．At 7:15 am. C．At 8:00 am.
19．How will the boy probably get to school today
A．Take the bus.
B．Take his mom’s car.
C．Take Mrs. Henderson’s car .
20．What is the relationship between the woman and Mrs. Anderson
A．Colleagues B．Neighbors. C．Best friends.
听力答案：1-10 BBBAC BCABC 11-20 ACABC ABBCB
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
Going away for your mini break Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.
ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals, 59.38
Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches, chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday, which will be hard going on your feet. These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking, with an EVA footbed and ECCOFLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning (减震) and flexibility.
Kindle(2022 release), 84.99
Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter, at just six inches screen width. With 16GB storage, you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys, and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge, but may vary depending on use.
PowerAdd Portable(便携式的)Charger Power Bank, 15.99
Portable chargers have gained popularity recently, but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bang, 29.99
Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this anti-theft crossbody bag, which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach. The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inc h thick, which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
1. What is an advantage of ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals
A. Reasonable price. B. Light weight.
C. Great comfort. D. Maximum security.
2. Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety
A. ECCO Offroad Attletic Sandals. B. Kindle(2022 release).
C. PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank. D. Lixada Sling Chest Bag.
3. Who will be more interested in the text
A. Holiday makers. B. Bag lovers. C. Nature explorers. D. Electronics enthusiasts.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
B
In general, our society is becoming one of giant enterprises directed by a bureaucratic(官僚主义的)management in which man becomes a small, well-oiled cog in the machinery. The oiling is done with higher wages, well-equipped factories and piped music, and by psychologists and “human-relations” experts; yet all this oiling does not change the fact that man has become powerless, that he does not wholeheartedly participate in his work and he is bored with it. In fact, the blue-collar and the white-collar workers have become economic puppets who dance to the tune of automated machines and bureaucratic management.
The workers and employees are anxious, seemingly because they might find themselves out of a job or they would say that they are unable to acquire any real satisfaction or interest in life. In fact, they live and die without ever having confronted the fundamental realities of human existence as emotionally and intellectually independent and productive human beings.
Those higher up on the social ladder are no less anxious. Their lives are no less empty. They are even more insecure in some respects. They are in a highly competitive race. To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of self-respect. When they apply for their first job, they are tested for intelligence as well as for the right mixture of submissiveness(顺从)and independence. From the moment on they are tested again and again by the psychologists, for whom testing is a big business, and by their superiors, who judge their behavior, sociability, capacity to get along, etc. This constant need to prove that one is as good as or better than one’s fellow-competitor creates constant anxiety and stress, the very causes of unhappiness and illness.
Am I suggesting that we should return to the pre-industrial mode of production or to nineteenth-century “free enterprise” capitalism Certainly not. Problems are never solved by returning to a stage which one has already outgrown. I suggest transforming our social system from a bureaucratically managed industrialism in which maximal production and consumption are ends in themselves into a humanist industrialism in which man and full development of his potentialities are the aims of social arrangements. Production and consumption should serve as means to this end and should be prevented from ruling man.
4. By “a well-oiled cog in the machinery”, the author expresses the idea that man is .
A. a replaceable component of society, though functioning smoothly
B. expected to work in reasonable harmony with the rest of society
C. responsible for the smooth running of society and business operations
D. an essential part of society though individual’s function is insignificant
5. The real cause of the anxiety of the workers and employees is that .
A. they have to face the fundamental realities of human existence
B. they are filled with the well-founded fear of being unemployed
C. they don’t have any genuine satisfaction or interest in real life
D. they are forced to give up their individuality and independence
6. From the passage we can infer that real happiness of life belongs to those who .
A. hold well-paid and life-long jobs B. enjoy high social status and reputation
C. stay away from over-competitiveness D. outperform their fellow-competitors
7. To solve the present social problems the author suggests the we should .
A. turn to the production mode of our ancestors B. enable man to fully develop his potentialities
C. offer higher wages to workers and employees D. take the fundamental realities for granted
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
C
More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels. In a bid to safeguard hearing, the World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union issued a non binding international standard for the manufacture and use of audio devices.
Young people are particularly prone to (易于) risky listening habits. Around half of those between the ages of 12 and 35, or 1.1 billion people, are at risk due to “prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices.” the UN health agency said.
Currently, about five percent of the global population, or some 375 million people, including 34 million children, suffer from disabling hearing loss, WHO considers a volume above 85 decibels (分贝) for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes as unsafe. WHO is calling for parental as well as automatic volume controls on audio devices to prevent dangerous use.
While some smartphones and other audio devices already offer some of these features, the UN would like to see a uniform standard used to help protect against disabling hearing loss. “Think of it like driving on a highway, but without a speedometer in your car or a speed limit,” Shelly Chadha of the WHO told reporters in Geneva. “What we’ve proposed is that your smartphones come fitted with a speedometer, with a measurement system which tells you how much sound you’re getting and tells you if you are going over the limit.”
8. What can we infer from paragraph 1
A. The UN and the World Health Organization are concerned about the hearing health of the young.
B. The UN already have a unified standard to help protect against disabling hearing loss.
C. One billion young people are damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones.
D. A volume above 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes is unsafe.
9. What might be the population of the world according to the passage
A. 7.5 billion. B. 75 million.
C. 375 million D. 37.5 billion.
10. Which kind of people are more likely to suffer from hearing loss
A. Young people who seldom use their smartphones.
B. Adult who never use their cellphone above 100 decibels.
C. Children supervised by their parents on cellphone use.
D. Young people who frequently listen to music above 85 decibels for eight hours.
11. Which kind of journal might this passage be taken from
A. A travel journal. B. A health journal.
C. An entertainment journal. D. A science journal.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. D 11. B
D
Pangolins (穿山甲) are the most trafficked (非法交易) mammals in the world and are facing extinction. To draw attention to these scaly (有鳞片的), anteater-like animals, a new wildlife documentary, Eye of the Pangolin, is attempting a unique way to inspire action and conservation. Partnering with the non-profit organization Pangolin Africa, the documentary was made available on YouTube in May 2019. The intention is to reach communities wherever the Internet is available, especially African communities, who live near the animal's habitats.
Over two years, the documentary crew traveled to South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic and Gabon in search of the four unique species of pangolin, which has never been achieved before. Filmmakers Bruce Young and Johan Vermeulen say that they went into the shoot knowing relatively little about pangolins, but grew to respect and appreciate the animals. Getting close to the creatures over two years was a crash course in these secretive creatures. Johan Vermeulen said, “One thing however that might seem unimportant is that they are actually quite fussy eaters. You would think they would eat any type of ant, but they all prefer a specific type ant.”
Pangolins are hunted illegally across Africa for their scales, which are used for traditional medicine, and their meat. In April 2019, Singaporean Customs officials conducted two separate seizures of 24 tons of pangolin scales, which equals to the death of 69,000 pangolins.
Though the documentary focuses less on the trafficking of pangolins, and more on the animals in their natural habitat, the aim of the documentary is to inspire viewers around the world to call for action to end trafficking and protecting these unique creatures.
Filmed on location in South Africa, Ghana, Central African Republic, and Gabon, this powerful documentary is the story of two men on a mission to get all four species of African pangolin on camera for the very first time.
12. What is the purpose of the documentary
A. To study the situation of pangolins.
B. To collect fund to protect pangolins.
C. To propose setting up pangolin reserves.
D. To raise awareness of pangolin protection.
13. What is the meaning of the underlined word “fussy” in paragraph 2
A. noisy B. messy C. picky D. heavy
14. What's the documentary mainly about
A. The illegal trade of pangolins.
B. The medical function of pangolin's scales.
C. The life of pangolins in their natural habitats.
D. The efforts of Pangolin Africa to save pangolins.
15. Where is the text most likely from
A. A magazine. B. A diary. C. A novel D. A brochure
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. A
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中
有两项为多余选项。
Imagine you’re talking to someone and find a big piece of green thing in their teeth after lunch. Are you going to tell him/her It can feel awkward to tell somebody they have something in their teeth, or elsewhere.____16____
Beyond issues related to a person’s appearance, feedback is also vital for learning and growth.____17____In workplaces, feedback from managers can improve performance. We also give feedback in our personal lives, like telling our partners the dish they cooked was too hot.____18____We might feel embarrassed or cautious that the feedback could upset the person receiving it, or even harm our relationship with them. Besides, some researchers assume that another reason why we may be unwilling to give feedback is that we don’t realize how valuable it is to the person receiving it. They did an experiment in which they found while less than half of the feedback givers wanted to provide feedback when given a choice, 86% of people wanted to receive feedback, showing there is a gap between giving and wanting. Particularly, the receivers thought the feedback was highly valuable.____19____
Finally, we should still be careful about immediately or eagerly telling anyone and everyone how they can improve. ____20____In many cases, asking someone if they would like your feedback can be a good start.
A. So what are proper ways to provide feedbacks
B. There’s no doubt many of us avoid giving feedback.
C. Students need feedback so they can improve their grades.
D. So why are we sometimes unwilling to provide feedback elsewhere
E. Constant and eager feedbacks have a significant impact on the receivers.
F. Constructive feedback should be specific, actionable and delivered in a timely fashion.
G. Therefore, we can see that many people are unwilling to provide feedback on account of their failing to appreciate its value.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. D 19. G 20. F
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was a new kid in town. I was not an ___21___ person. Shy and quiet, I read a lot and did not make friends ___22___ . My head was full of fears and ___23___ . But there I was, ___24___ for a new school full of strangers I didn't know, but they all knew one another already.
I was ___25___ and good at school, for which ___26___ liked me but other kids did not. I felt I was a ___27___ . I thought nobody would like me but I tried not to be ___28___
Then one day, a ___29___ , strong boy in the English class walked right over to me. He ____30____ that he was on the school basketball team and asked me to help them with their English. From that moment on, life at school ____31____ for me. I taught the basketball players about commas and subject-verb agreement while they taught me how to play basketball. And they also taught me that being smart could be a real ____32____, which I could use to help others.
Nobody gave me any ____33____ about being smart anymore. And though I was only five feet tall, I walked the halls feeling as tall as those towering basketball players who helped me to____34____ a new state, new city and new school. They gave me ____35____ and courage to be myself—and to be a short girl who really knew how to play basketball!
21. A. ambitious B. outgoing C. independent D. intelligent
22. A. carefully B. clearly C. correctly D. easily
23. A. worries B. memories C. imagination D. hope
24. A. preparing B. waiting C. looking D. applying
25. A. average B. proud C. smart D. fun
26. A. classmates B. players C. teachers D. parents
27. A. visitor B. competitor C. burden D. failure
28. A. confused B. frightened C. bored D. discouraged
29. A. responsible B. tall C. wealthy D. clever
30. A. considered B. explained C. added D. accepted
31. A. started B. settled C. changed D. continued
32. A. gift B. right C. trick D. wish
33. A. excuses B. trouble C. pleasure D. explanations
34. A. escape from B. live on C. adapt to D. dream of
35. A. experience B. interest C. purpose D. confidence
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The suanpan is an abacus (a tool for counting) of Chinese origin first described in a book of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Usually, a suanpan is about 20 cm tall and differs in ___36___(wide) depending on the application.
The abacus is a ___37___(wood) frame. Inside the frame, there are usually at least seven vertical sticks and a horizontal beam(梁). After setting a number, ___38___ operator can move beads(带孔的珠子) up or down towards the beam ___39___(do) the calculation.
The Chinese abacus had a beam, ___40___(divide) beads into two parts: two beads above the beam(each represents five) and five ___41___ it (each represents one). This type of abacus ___42___(use) in China now.
Abacus calculation is also called bead counting. One must recite a law by ___43___ the calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can all be simplified into the acts of moving the beads.
In the past, in addition to the ability to write elegant characters with a brush pen, another ___44___(require) skill for businessmen was to use an abacus ____45____(skillful). Whenever there was a calculation, there was an abacus.
【答案】36. width
37. wooden 38. an
39 to do 40. dividing
41. below 42. is being used
43. which 44. required
45. skillfully
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“My Favourite Traditional Chinese Food”为主题，写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 介绍该美食；
2. 喜欢的原因。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
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Thank you.
【答案】Hello, everyone! Today I’m excited to share with you my passion for traditional Chinese food, specifically my favourite food—tofu.
Tofu is made from soybeans and has impressed me with its taste and health benefits. Tofu can be enjoyed in various forms, each offering a distinct taste. Its ability to absorb flavors makes it great in various recipes, from fried tofu to tofu soup. Besides, tofu is also a fantastic source of protein, low in calories and fat, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a nutritious and balanced meal.
In short, tofu’s adaptability, health advantages and taste make it my favourite traditional Chinese food. I encourage you all to give it a try and appreciate its taste and nutritional benefits.
Thank you.
第二节（满分 25 分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dark rain clouds were gathering in the sky. I was cycling as fast as I could to get home before the downpour. When I felt a few big drops on my head, I decided to dash for a bus stop, about a hundred meters away. As I was nearing the bus stop, I saw a lady rushing towards it from the opposite direction, a little boy following her. The little boy was finding it hard to keep up with her, so, finally, she just picked him up and carried him.
Suddenly, a motorcycle roared past me, almost knocking me down. He turned to look at me, and for a split second, I saw his face - cruel, glaring eyes. A flood of fear crept over me. However, courage from nowhere got me to shout “Hey! Are you mad!” My voice trembled a bit. He just sped on. Then, I realized that he was rushing right toward the woman and the little boy!
“Watch out! Watch out!” I shouted. I saw the lady turn to look at the motorcyclist, with worry on her face. In an instant, the motorcyclist reached the lady. He stretched out an arm and grabbed hold of her handbag, hitting her on the back at the same time. The impact sent the lady hurtling (猛冲) forward. The mother and child fell on the road, landing right in the path of a van.
“Stop! Stop!” I screamed at the van driver, waving my arms wildly in the air. Thankfully, the van stopped a few meters from the spot where the mother and child lay. I saw the lady crawling on the road towards the crying child. Throwing my bicycle to the side of the road, I ran to help them.
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。
By the time I got there, the van driver had reached them.
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I realized that, by this time, the motorcyclist must have gone far from that spot, with the lady’s handbag.
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【答案】By the time I got there, the van driver had reached them. He was gently holding the child and examining his limbs. Fortunately, the little boy was all right. “Don’t panic. You’ll be all right. We’ll rush you to a hospital,” I said to the woman, trying to relieve her anxiety. The lady could not walk, so the man carried her and settled her in his van. I carried the whimpering child to the van and landed him beside his mother. The man asked me to go along with them so that I could help make the police report.
I realized that, by this time, the motorcyclist must have gone far from that spot, with the lady’s handbag. A few days later, I received a phone call from the woman. I was informed that she had suffered only minor injuries from the incident and already been discharged from the hospital. “What’s more, the snatch thief was finally arrested and put into jail, thanks to your detailed description of his facial features.” she added. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your timely help.” Finishing the telephone call, I felt overwhelmed with delight from the bottom of my heart. The warm sunshine shone in. What a beautiful day!
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