高三上学期期中考试英语试题
福建省泉州市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中考试 英语含答案

福建省泉州2025届高中毕业班英语检测2024.11高三英语(答案在最后)本试卷共19题满分150分考试时间:120分钟注意事项:1.答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上.2.考生作答时,将答案答在答题卡上.请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效.在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效.3.选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号;非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性(签字)笔或碳素笔书写,字体工整、笔迹清楚.4.保持答题卡卡面清洁,不折叠、不破损.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回.一、听力选择题1.What has Peter been doing to annoy Wendy?A.Studying late at night.B.Using up all the milk.C.Leaving the milk out.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
2.Where are the speakers probably?A.On a game show.B.In a spaceship.C.In a bank.3.Who was the first woman in space?A.Anna Edison.B.Sally K.Ride.C.Valentina Tereshkova.4.What does the man say about the boss?A.He is tall.B.He is kind.C.He is childlike. 5.What is the man trying to do?A.Sit down.B.Buy a chair.C.Take a seat back. 6.Where will the speakers meet the woman’s mother?A.At the farm house.B.At the restaurant.C.At the hotel bar.二、完形填空Gang(团伙)tensions were rising at Southwood High School.Some community activists held a(n)7meeting with parents and the principal.A group of the fathers8 decided it was time to make their9known on campus.That’s how Dads on Duty was born with its goal—make sure the kids are safe.Around40 men organized into six-person shifts,with two shifts on campus every day.They10the day after the meeting.These people11their own schedules and commitments without complaint.Some of them are fathers of kids at the school,while others are not but expect the youth in their community to know they have an entire village behind them.Now,anyone who wants to enter the school with12will have to avoid energetic papa bears,big smiles and many dad jokes.It’s hard to be a tough guy when somebody’s uncle has just13you into checking your shoelaces for countless times,only to find that they are not, in fact,untied.Since Dads on Duty arrived on campus,gang battles have dramatically declined.“The school has been happy,you can feel it,”said one student.Another told the Washington Post,“They 14all the kids like we’re their own children.”The dads aren’t meant to15security guards.If they do see a fight may occur,they get security on the scene as soon as possible.Their presence is meant to be more16 than reactionary.7.A.private B.difficult C.emergency D.scheduled 8.A.on duty B.in attendance C.at work D.under guard 9.A.voice B.status C.effort D.presence 10.A.started B.practiced C.gathered D.prepared 11.A.check B.maintain C.sacrifice D.arrange 12.A.confusion B.anger C.fright D.shock 13.A.tricked B.persuaded C.forced D.scared 14.A.trust in B.interact with C.make fun of D.look up to15.A.change B.become C.replace D.criticize 16.A.practical B.extraordinary C.temporary D.preventive三、阅读理解The only words you need to say after receiving a compliment(赞美)are“thank you”.But you know that's easier said than done.There are many reasons why you have a hard time accepting compliments.17It's a three step process.First,believe what people tell you.If you're still having a hard time taking the compliment,double check.And if it's still hard to accept then you'll have to check yourself.18For example,if you're six feet tall and I say,“Wow,you're tall!”I'm being honest.I'm five foot nine,so plenty of people are tall compared to me.I'm expressing that subjectively,from my shorter vantage point,you are tall.I'm not saying everyone would agree with me.Just like if I say City of God is a great movie,I'm not saying you have to think it's a great movie.You have to listen carefully to compliments.It's not always obvious if you're being complimented for something only others can observe.If you are five foot six inches tall,and weigh seventy pounds,I would say you are slim.But if you are comparing yourself to someone who is shorter,and weighs five pounds less than you,you might call yourself plump.In this extreme example,the outside perspective is more accurate than the internal one.19 If you're still struggling to accept a compliment,you don't just have to take someone at their word.It can be hard to accept an opinion when it's the opposite of yours,so call in reinforcements. Ask someone else what they think.20You can ask two or three or four more people if two isn't enough.21If you mislead or lie to people about your opinions,then it's not surprising that you have a hard time trusting that people's compliments are genuine.Be more honest with people around you,and you'll find it much easier to believe what people say about you.A.They will be the tie breaker.B.You can check with someone else instead.C.The causes are complicated but the path to accepting compliments is simpler.D.How honest are you with your friends and family when they ask for your opinion? E.When someone is trying to pay you a compliment,they are speaking subjectively. F.When someone pays you a compliment,they are speaking about something that is observable. G.Similarly,when I call you smart or funny,I'm commenting based on my definition of smart or funny,that's how I see you.Have you considered contributing your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development efforts?Through the Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers(UNV)programme,you can connect with UN agencies,governments,public institutions and civil society organizations—from any device,anywhere in the world.While extending your network,you can also get first-hand practical experience.Requirements:·To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments,you must be at least18years of age.·There is no particular background required to become an Online Volunteer.Each Online Volunteer assignment is different and has its own requirements,set by the host organization.·As an Online Volunteer,you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to20 hours per week for a maximum of12weeks for each assignment.Criteria and service rules:·Online Volunteers are not under contract with the UNV programme or the engaging organization.·Online Volunteers do not receive any kind of financial benefits.·For each Online Volunteering assignment,a maximum of25Online Volunteers can be engaged. Procedures:·Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply.·Organizations select the volunteers they want to engage.·Volunteers and organizations work together online.·Volunteers and organizations provide feedback on their cooperation.·Organizations issue an electronic certificate of appreciation to their volunteers. 22.Through the UNV programme,one can______.A.travel around the world B.improve their network skillsC.set up civil society organizations D.work on sustainable development23.Which is a requirement for the applicants?A.Being no less than18years.B.Finishing25online assignments.C.Working at least20hours a week.D.Having some practical experience.24.When working in the UNV programme,volunteers will______.A.sign a contract with an organizationB.find tasks of their interest and applyC.get a paper certificate of appreciationD.receive some kind of financial benefitsYou may not get enough physical activity throughout the day,especially since sitting still is required or encouraged in many jobs,at school,and in social situations.But there’s something you should know.Being physically inactive or sedentary(久坐不动的)can increase health risks.25What counts as being physically inactive?While there is no strict definition of what can be considered a sedentary lifestyle, researchers have a few different measures to assess what a sedentary lifestyle is.One measure is the time an individual spends seated or reclining(向后倚靠)during waking hours.26 Some other researchers label people inactive or sedentary if they take fewer than5,000pedometer (计步器)steps per day.27In the short term,being inactive can increase depression or anxiety.It can also affect the way the body processes fats and sugars in the diet and lead to some weight gain if you aren’t burning enough calories.Over the long term,sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of death from cardiovascular(心血管的)disease,diabetes,and cancer.How can you prevent being inactive?Health authorities recommend exercise at a medium level for either30minutes a day for five days a week or a total of2hours and30minutes per week.Walking is an easy activity to add to your day.28A pedometer or fitness band can show you whether you are getting enough steps.Many people aim to take10,000steps per day,which indicates that you have met your daily physical activity goal.29but the value of being more physically active is worth it for its many benefits.A.How harmful is it?B.What’s the drawback of sedentary lifestyle?C.Fixing a sedentary lifestyle takes some conscious effort at first,D.Now let’s learn about whether you might be classified as inactive or sedentary. E.Simply walking more or doing household chores positively impacts health,F.It can work to break up sitting time and add steps hourly throughout the day. G.Spending four to six waking hours sitting or lying down is considered sedentary.TikTok has many clever tips and tricks to make life a little easier.From creative advice to practical skills,there is something for everyone on the video sharing App.Many of these methods have left viewers open-mouthed at their simplicity or scratching their heads as why they hadn’t thought of them first.But to save you some boring scrolling(滚屏),we have made a list of the best TikTok life tips in2021.Ready to be impressed?Chop onionsChopping onions is an emotional experience or,at least,it looks it.The vegetable can make us tear up,and salty liquid flowing down your cheeks is never a stylish look.However,a woman created a makeshift protective gear out of a hooded sweatshirt(连帽运动衫)and a pan cover. Next step,New York Fashion Week.Clean car headlightsIt is vital that your cars headlights stay in good working order so as to keep you safe.If yours are fogged up,just use a lemon and some baking soda.Many netizens have claimed that this method can save them some serious cash.Bathe your dogIf your dog hates having a bath,why not try peanut butter?While this one may seem ridiculous,one TikTok video has shown it is effective.In the clip the pet can be seen licking it off the side of the tub,as the owner cleans his fur.“I don’t even know I am having a bath.All I know is peanut butter,”the caption(字幕)reads.30.What can we infer from the first TikTok life tip?A.Chopping onions can make you upset.B.You can find the protective gear in New York.C.The makeshift protective gear is creative.D.It’s stylish to have tears flowing down your cheeks.31.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.The tips and tricks sound easy but are difficult to apply.B.You can use a lemon and some baking soda to bathe your dog.C.Cleaning car headlights with a lemon and some baking soda is economical.D.The author finds bathing a dog with the help of peanut butter ridiculous. 32.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A.To analyze the reasons why people like TikTok.B.To share some clever tips and tricks found on TikTok.C.To come up with some practical suggestions on TikTok.D.To call on people to share more tips and tricks on TikTok.What motivates you to work or study harder?Is it the thought of success and all the amazing things that you can achieve,or is it the fear of failure and worry about all the things that can go wrong for you?Leaders,managers,and teachers have often used one of these ideas to inspire people to work harder and achieve more.33A recent study looked at the effect of fear-based strategies on British secondary school students.They found that if a test is seen as important,and students are optimistic that they can succeed,then the fear of failure can be used successfully by teachers to motivate these learners. However,if students are not confident,fear-based approaches could cause feelings of anxiety. 34The study also found that if students don’t care about the test,then,unsurprisingly,the fear of failure is not likely to motivate them.35It’s a fact that most new companies will fail.But does this motivate or prevent business people?Again,it’s not straightforward.The personal consequences of failure can be significant,and so founders may be motivated to work harder to avoid them.A study carried out on British and Canadian businessmen found that fear of failure can improve problem solving,as people are motivated to anticipate and resolve potential issues.36So it will help their business in the long run.37It can drive confident people to do better,but it can also increase our doubtsand turn them into barriers.A.It may motivate them more.B.But is one better than the other?C.Fear-based motivation is complicated.D.Then it can in turn lead them to do worse.E.Businessmen often run the risk of failure.F.They may also be inspired to learn new things.G.Is this idea beneficial for you to succeed?四、语法填空38.Beijing Olympic Park,also(know)as the Olympic Green,is located in Chaoyang District,Beijing,with a total land area of11.59square kilometers.(所给词的适当形式填空)五、书信写作39.假设你是红星中学高三学生李华,你和你校交换生Jim准备联合参加学校组织的校园文创设计大赛(Campus Cultural and Creative Design Competition),请给Jim发邮件,内容包括:1.分享你的创意;2.询问Jim的建议。
广东省广州2024-2025学年高三上学期期中联考试题 英语含答案

2024-2025学年上学期期中三校联考高三英语(答案在最后)本试卷共10页,47小题,满分120分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
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考试结束后,将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
ASummer Day CampsJoin the Environmental Learning Center this summer for adventure in the outdoors!We can’t wait to be part of your summer!Young Experimenters June17-21$200Participate in hands-on experiments from environmental disciplines of science.By using the scientific method,recording data and running experiments,students will study and connect with the natural world.The Wildness Week June24-28$220 Do you know how to catch a fish,where to find frogs or how to copy the call of a red wing black bird?Do you want to learn how to find pure water and build a temporary living place?We’ll give you the outdoor skills to discover the hidden wonders of nature.Animal Antics July8-12$230 From the common squirrel to the mysterious wind scorpion,the ELC is home to an abundance of wildlife.We’ll spend the week studying them through exploration,observation and experimentation.Outdoor-ologists July22-26$260 Ever wonder what it takes to spend a career out in nature?This week of camp will focus learning about on all the different sorts of people who work outside.Refund PolicyCancellations made on or prior to March20will be refunded at100%.Cancellationsmade between March21and April17will lose the$50deposit.After April17and up to two weeks prior to the first day of camp,a50%refund will be given.After two weeks prior,no refunds will be given.21.What ability can you get from The Wildness Week?A.To interpret the singing of birds.B.To experiment on wild animals.C.To get along with wild animals.D.To survive well in the wild.22.Which camp will provide information relevant to working in the wild?A.Outdoor-ologists.B.Animal Antics.C.The Wildness Week.D.Young Experimenters.23.How much will you get if you cancel your reservation for Animal Antics on April6?A.$230.B.$180.C.$115.D.$50.BOsei Boateng,who grew up in a small village in southern Ghana,watched many of his family members and neighbours struggle to access basic health care.In many regions of the country,people spend hours getting to the nearest hospital.Driven by a strong sense of urgency to lend a hand,Boateng established his non-profit organization,the OKB Hope Foundation.In2021,he turned a van into a mobile doctor’s office and started bringing health care directly to those in need.A few times a week,the mobile clinic and medical team travel long distances to remote communities in Ghana and provide free routine medical care.In the van,they can run basic labs like bloodwork as well as provide medications.Since it was established,the mobile clinic has served more than4,000citizens across more than45rural communities who otherwise don’t have easily accessible medical care and has got much praise.“I am very impressed by the service they provide,and that is the best chance for us rural people to get the treatment we want,”said Abraham,one of Boateng’s neighbours.Boateng’s organization has also trained20volunteers to serve as local health advocates. They check people’s vital signs,such as blood pressure and glucose(葡萄糖)levels,and provide the medical team with timely data for assessing how to move forward with care and treatment, especially for those whose health is at risk.In the future,Boateng wants to broaden the reach of his efforts to deliver medical services, not only to Ghana’s remote regions but also to other nations across the globe.“I believe that our model can be copied in Sub-Saharan Africa,”he said.“So,the goal is to really develop strategic partnerships and get additional mobile health vans for the communities or the regions that we want to serve.”24.What motivated Boateng to launch the OKB Hope Foundation?A.The drive to raise people’s awareness of health.B.The barrier to basic health care in his community.C.The dream of impressing his family members and neighbors.D.The hope of creating jobs for medical professionals in Ghana.25.Why does the author mention Abraham in paragraph4?A.To judge the service of the mobile clinic.B.To describe the current situation of the citizens.C.To imply the positive impact of the mobile clinic.D.To show the mobile clinic has served many people.26.What role do the local health advocates play?A.They help the doctors to analyze data.B.They assist patients to get their medicine.C.They keep the medical facilities in good condition.D.They examine the patients before further treatment.27.What is Boateng’s long-term vision for the OKB Hope Foundation?A.To expand the mobile clinic service beyond his country.B.To work with other nations to promote his organization.C.To establish a national health insurance system in Ghana.D.To build a large hospital in every rural community in Ghana.CFor the past20years,I’ve searched libraries and the Internet for others who are thinking about the possible effect of the breakdown of multigenerational families.I’ve been surprised at how few resources exist on this topic.It’s the main reason I chose to finally write Family Revision.While I’ve expected one of the countless marriage and family writers and thinkers to address this topic,none seem to really understand that the transition(转变)from multigenerational families to nuclear families is at the root of so many of the other symptoms they discuss.Well,the silence on this topic was finally broken and it was not from a traditional family publication but from David Brooks,The New York Times columnist writing for The Atlantic.In an article nearly the length of a dissertation on this subject,Brooks masterfully exposes the root problem with the modern family.In the article,Brooks wrote,“When we discuss the problems the country is facing,we don’t talk about family enough.It feels too judgmental,too uncomfortable,and maybe even too religious.But the fact is that the nuclear family has been crumbling in slow motion for decades, and many of our other problems—with education,mental health,and the quality of the labor force—stem from that breakdown.We have left behind the family structure of the past.For most people it’s not coming back.”Many Americans are hungering to live in multigenerational families,in the way that is new and ancient at the same time.This is a significant opportunity,a chance to thicken and broaden family relationships,a chance to allow more adults and children to live and grow under the loving gaze of a dozen pairs of eyes,and be caught,when they fall,by a dozen pairs of arms.For decades we have been eating at smaller and smaller tables,with fewer and fewer relatives.It’s time to find ways to bring back the big tables.28.Which word can best describe the breakdown of multigenerational families?A.Damaging.B.Extraordinary.C.Meaningful.D.Ineffective.29.What does the author think of Brooks’article?A.It’s a tradition.B.It’s a victory.C.It’s a comparison.D.It’s a breakthrough.30.What does the underlined word“crumbling”in paragraph4mean?A.developingB.failingC.collapsingD.establishing31.What is the author’s attitude to the structure of multigenerational families?A.Dismissive.B.Approving.C.Unclear.D.Doubtful.DIf you use the internet,you’ve probably heard of a filter bubble(过滤气泡).Internet sites and social media platforms use algorithms(算法)that show you content based on your previous interactions,likes,and shares.Over time,this creates a filter bubble where you only see content that agrees with your interests and beliefs,which serves to convince you that your beliefs are true. But what you might not know is that in similar fashion,your brain has several mechanisms to filter information,creating personal filter bubbles that deeply shape how you live your life.Self-created filter bubbles happen through various cognitive processes,and they have multiple consequences.They shape your experience of what’s happening by forming a lens(镜片) through which you see and interpret the world.On the internet,because things are being presented based on past user history,no two people get the same results when they search for something on the internet or open their news feed.In real life,no two people are experiencing an event or seeing a situation in the exact same way,because we all bring our own past expe r iences and biases(偏见) to situations,causing us to process them differently.Filter bubbles can cause you to stay stuck in self-created and often self-limiting patterns of thought and behavior.If you’ve ever wondered why change is so hard,it’s because your mental filter bubbles make it difficult to see different possibilities.If you hold the belief that you’re not someone who can have a high-paying job,you won’t look for one and you’ll only seek out and see jobs that match up with what you think you’re worth.Filter bubbles can also prevent critical thinking and can lead to a limited and biased view of the world,where people don’t consider alternative viewpoints and don’t engage with others outside of their own circles.When we only consume information that confirms our preexisting beliefs and values,we don’t question the truth of that information or properly evaluate the evidence.While you can’t prevent your brain from creating selective filter bubbles,you can become more aware so that you don’t have to be limited or trapped by them.32.What can we learn about filter bubbles?A.They shape our interpretations of the world.B.They have changed the way we view ourselves.C.They are frequent occurrences and have little effect on us.D.They assist us in making friends with like-minded individuals.33.How do filter bubbles impact individuals’ability to embrace change?A.They facilitate open-mindedness and flexibility.B.They make individuals resistant to new opportunities.C.They help individuals adapt quickly to new situations.D.They prevent individuals from successfully securing a job.34.What might the author continue talking about?A.Examples of creating filter bubbles.B.Barriers to overcoming filter bubbles.C.Ways of escaping from filter bubbles.D.Benefits of recognizing filter bubbles.35.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The dangers of bias in information consumption.B.The influence of past experiences on our worldview.C.The benefits of social media algorithms on our mind.D.The impact of filter bubbles on shaping our perception.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
山东省聊城市2024-2025学年高三上学期英语期中考试英语试题(含解析)

2024~2025学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测高三英语试题注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小1.5分,满分75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。
例:How much is the shirtA. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C.1. What books does the woman usually read in the libraryA. Storybooks.B. Course books.C. Science books.2. What is Mike’s father nowA. An expressman.B. A teacher.C. A photographer.3. When does the woman expect to arrive at the destinationA. At about 4:00.B. At about 6:00.C. At about 6:30.4. What will the man probably do this weekendA. Practice tennisB. Play volleyball.C. Watch a baseball game.5. What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. A training program.B. A singing contest.C. A karaoke bar.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。
江苏省盐城市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中考试英语答案

盐城市2025届高三年级第一学期期中考试英语试题参考答案第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)1.B2.A3.A4.C5.C6.B7.C8.B9.A10.C 11.A12.B13.C14.B15.B16.C17.C18.B19.A20.A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)21.D22.B23.A24.A25.C26.A27.C28.D29.D30.B 31.D32.A33.C34.B35.B第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)36.D37.B38.A39.E40.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)41.A42.B43.D44.C45.B46.A47.D48.B49.C50.D 51.A52.C53.D54.A55.B第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)56.and57.natural58.from/against59.inspired60.flexibility 61.had entered62.to drive63.a64.who/pletely第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)Path to SuccessLooking to the future,I want to become a data scientist,which is based on my interest in mathematics.I am eager to prepare myself for this challenging career.Data science is becoming increasingly important in various industries.To reach my goal,I set a plan to build a stronger foundation in math now,after which I will pursue a degree in data science at university.Additionally,I’ll seek part-time opportunities to gain practical experience and sharpen my skills.With hard work,I’m confident I can achieve my dream.第二节(满分25分)Then she put it down disappointedly after seeing the price.Letting out a sigh,she walked away, her eyes still lingering on it.I could tell how much she loved it but I knew she wouldn’t buy. Determined to give her a surprise,I waited until she was out of sight and quickly made the purchase. My heart beat fast as I thought about what a surprise this would be on Christmas morning.With the figurine in my bag,I went home with my family.I placed it under the tree and settled in to wait for Christmas morning.The day finally came. My siblings and I tore into the treats and treasures our parents had lovingly put inside stockings and brightly wrapped packages.Then we began presenting gifts to parents.When my mom unwrapped my gift,she recognized the figurine instantly,and her face lit up with surprise and joy.She turned to me and hugged me tightly with tears in her eyes.Seeing her happy made me realize the joy of giving.书面表达评分建议应用文写作(满分15分)一、评分原则1.本题总分为15分,按5个档次给分;2.评分时,先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次,然后以该档次的要求衡量、确定或调整档次,最后给分;3.词数少于60,从总分中减去2分;4.评分时,应主要从以下三个方面考虑:(1)内容要点的覆盖、表达的清楚程度以及合理性;(2)使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性;(3)上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
山西省太原市2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试 英语(含答案)

2024~2025学年第一学期高三年级期中学业诊断英语试卷(考试时间:上午10:15—12:15)说明:本试卷为闭卷笔答,答题时间120分钟,满分150分(不含听力)。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转写到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Transport options.B.A weekend plan.C.A business deal.2.What is the man going to do?A.Tidy up his room.B.Wind up the essay.C.Carry out a survey.3.When is the competition probably held?A.In February.B.On May Day.C.At the end of June.4.Where is Tom going this afternoon?A.To the computer lab.B.To the campus canteen.C.To the gym.5.Why didn’t the man see the movie yesterday?A.He isn’t a moviegoer.B.He needed a rest at home.C.He didn’t want to miss the exhibition.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。
河南省2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题(含解析)

2024-2025学年度(上)高三期中考试英语试题考试时间:120分钟;满分:120分注意事项:1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2.请将正确答案填写在答题卡上第I卷(选择题)第一部分阅读(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。
ADriver WantedClean driving license (执照).Must be of smart appearance.Age over 25.Apply to (申请): Capes Taxi, 17 Palace Road, Royston.Air Hostesses for International Flights WantedApplicants (申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old.Height: 1. 6 m to 1. 75m.Education to GCSE standard.Two languages. Must be able to swim.Apply to: Recruitment (招聘) office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West. HR 37 KK.Teachers NeededFor private language school.Having college education.Teaching experience unnecessary.Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Languages Ltd. 279 Canal Street, Royston. 1.What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxi?A.Unable to speak a foreign language.B.Punished for speeding and wrong parking.C.Fond of beer and wine.D.Not having college education.2.What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air hostess?A.She has never worked as an air hostess before.B.She doesn't feel like working long hours flying abroad.C.She can't speak Japanese very well.D.She once broke a traffic law and was fined3.Which of the following is not mentioned in the three advertisements?A.Education.B.Working experience.C.Male or female.D.Marriage.B“Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”, “honour” and “honor”… Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are lazy? Of course not. In fact, the difference in spelling was started by Noah Webster(1758 — 1843). He was a teacher who reformed (改革) English to make American identity (特征) stronger. Linguists (语言学家) celebrate his birthday on October 16 every year.After the Revolutionary War (1775 — 1783), Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary, rather than rely on British dictionaries. He dropped the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like what they sounded. He used “subway” instead of British word “underground”. Some other examples are “soccer” and “football”, “fall” and “autumn”.Webster wasn’t shy about expressing his opinions. In defining (定义) preposterous(unreasonable), he wrote: “A republican government in the hands of female is preposterous.” Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary with his American-style spelling in 1828. He also added local words.His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new country achieve unity (统一) and cultural independence at a time when most people cared about political freedom.“He was the creator of our language and the creator of American identity,” said Joshua Kendall, who is working on a book about Webster. “He at last brought us together through our language.”4.Which is NOT true about Webster’s dictionary?A.It has local words in it.B.It is a 70,000-word dictionary.C.All the words are spelled without “u”.D.Its words are in American-style spelling.5.What does the underlined phrase “rely on” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Depend on.B.Trust in.C.Put up with.D.Give up. 6.What do people think of Webster’s dictionary?A.It is the only dictionary that Americans still use today.B.It helped to bring Americans together besides its cultural influence.C.It has no influence on the development of American English.D.It helped to make American English more useful than British English.7.What’s the main idea of the passage?A.The development of the British English.B.American English is better than British English.C.Noah Webster added local words to the dictionary.D.Noah Webster wrote an American English dictionary and reformed English.COne August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two grocery bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Glancing up, he saw a large wasp (黄蜂) nest under the roof. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting (蜇) in summer. He mentioned this to Mrs. Carey, who had opened the door.“Oh, they don’t bother me,” she said lightly. “I go in and out all the time.”Anxiously, Allen looked at the nest again—— to see the wasps flying straight at him. “Hurry!” he shouted to Mrs. Carey. “Get in!”She stepped quickly inside. Allen ran for his mini-bus. Too late; they were upon him. Just as he jumped aboard, half a dozen red spots showed on his arm, and he felt more on his back and shoulders.As he was driving down the road, Allen felt as if something was burning at the back of his neck, and the “fire” was spreading forward toward his face. And immediate anxiety took hold of him.Allen knew that stings could cause some persons to die. But he had been stung the previous summer and the after-effects soon passed. However, what he didn’t know what that the first sting had turned his body into a time bomb waiting for the next to set off an explosion.Miles from the nearest medical assistance, Allen began to feel his tongue thick and heavy and his heartbeat louder. Most frightening, he felt his breathing more and more difficult. He reached for the radio mike (话筒), trying to call the mini-bus center, but his words were hardly understandable. Signals were also poor that far out. He knew a rescue team was on 24-hour duty at the Amherst Fire Department’s north station. So his best chance was to make a run for it.Rushing down the mountain, Allen tried not to panic, focusing his mind on each sharp turn. He was almost through the last of them when he felt sure he was going into shock (休克). Just then he reached for the radio mike again.“Call fire station,” he shouted, concentrating to form the words. “Emergency. Bee sting. Emergency. There in ten minutes.”“Five-ten,” the center replied.Hold on, Allen thought. Keep your eyes open. Breathe. Keep awake.At last he reached the station. Two firemen ran out. Allen felt their hands grasp him before he hit the ground. You made it, he thought.8.It is mentioned in the passage that wasps are more likely to attack when _______.A.there are huge noisesB.strangers are approachingC.the air is filled with food smellD.the hottest season comes around9.Allen didn’t know that if stung by wasps again, he would _______.A.have no after-effectsB.suffer from sharper painC.surely lose his lifeD.become more sensitive10.Allen failed at his first attempt to send his message to the mini-bus center because _______.A.he was unable to speak clearlyB.his radio equipment was poorC.he was in a state of shockD.no one was on duty11.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.Allen, A Helpless DriverB.Wasps, Bloody KillersC.A Race Against DeathD.War Against WaspsDArmy ants are mainly distributed in South America and Africa and mostly live in the Amazon River basin. They like to live in groups and generally one or two million in a group. They are migratory, have no fixed on the move. When encountering obstacles such as gaps, army ants are able to connect their bodies to each other and build a bridge for large groups of ants to pass through, saving crawling distance. The bridge can be built and removed very quickly, in seconds.Christopher Reid of the University of Sydney’s Insect Behaviour and Ecology Laboratory, said that when studying the ant bridge, he initially assumed that once the ant bridge was built the two end positions of the bridge would be fixed, and the bridge itself would be relatively stationary (不动的).However, after observation, it was found that the ant bridge would constantly change according to the army ants’ knowledge of the outside world. The ant bridge can move slowly from the original position, increasing the number of ants in the bridge, extending the length of the bridge, so that other ants may save a lot of efforts by using the ant bridge instead of taking other routes. In this way, it can continuously compress the distance to the target area.Meanwhile, the researchers have also found that the changing ant bridge does not always achieve the shortest distance. When the bridge is extended to a certain extent, the number of ants involved in the construction of the ant bridge will not continue to increase, and the length of the bridge will stop growing.Researchers believe that army ants use the best methods in the construction of bridges. Since the ants involved in building the bridge are unable to participate in other work, the colony stops putting in more ants as soon as it finds that the number of ants put into extending the bridge is out of balance with the number of ants needed for other jobs.12.What is mainly introduced about army ants in paragraph 1?A.Their migration.B.Their distribution.C.Their living habits.D.Their hunting targets.13.What did the research find about the bridge built by army ants ?A.It becomes longer constantly.B.It keeps unchanged once built.C.It achieves the shortest distance.D.It is adjusted according to the needs.14.What does the underlined word “compress” mean in paragraph 3?A.Reduce.B.Calculate.C.Neglect.D.Judge.15.What is the writing purpose of the text ?A.To stress the importance of cooperation.B.To explain army ants’ incredible strength.C.To show army ants’ collective intelligence.D.To indicate the harmony between nature and human.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
河南省郑州2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题(含答案,无听力音频无听力原文)

2024—2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)注意,听力部分答题时,请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.15.C. £ 9.18.答案是B。
1. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for directions.B. Learning to drive.C. Seeing a friend off.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A famous star.B. A radio program.C. A pop song3. Which part of maths is the woman bad at?A. Shapes.B. Numbers.C. Angles.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Doctor and patient.C. Brother and sister.5. When will the woman’s mother probably arrive?A. At about 12: 00 p. m.B. At about 4:00 p. m.C. At about 6:00 p. m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。
上海市上海中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题

上海市上海中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题一、单项选择1.Learning that I couldn’t afford the rent, my boss ______ me a month’s salary.A.committed B.chopped C.charged D.advanced2.The court decided to ______ the charge against the suspect as no solid evidence was found against him.A.file B.answer C.drop D.assume 3.Businesses are pushing the government to pass new laws to ______ late payments of debts, a problem that has been threatening their financial stability.A.encounter B.counter C.expose D.facilitate4.It was the love and support of his family and friends that ______ him during his time in prison.A.sustained B.boosted C.accompanied D.emerged5.The world of advertising is obviously less ______ by convention than the world of banking, allowing for more innovation and experimentation.A.bound B.bordered C.boomed D.grasped 6.Believe it or not, newborns are able to ______ between a man’s and a woman’s voice.A.forecast B.discriminate C.integrate D.accommodate 7.To this day, Michael Jordan is regarded as one of the best basketball players ever to have______ the game, whose unmatched skill and exceptional sportsmanship inspire players and fans alike.A.drawn B.graced C.explored D.commanded 8.According to the analyst, ______ pricing allows greater pricing flexibility by taking into account real-time changes in consumer demand.A.domestic B.dynamic C.initial D.earnest9.The man arrived for the ceremony with old jackets and ______ jeans that the average person would save for mowing the lawn in his garden at the weekend.A.faded B.humble C.equivalent D.fine10.There is no quicker way to ______ a word to a respectable principle, system and movementthan to stick to the end of it the suffix “-ism”.A.coin B.exchange C.elevate D.confuse二、语法填空Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Try New Fruit. The Weirder, the Better.As a kid, I often had nosebleeds. My parents blamed all the fruits I ate that gave me “excessive heat” — especially the lychees, my favorite. It didn’t stop me from wolfing them down 11 the dozen, however. After we settled in a suburb of Quebec City, lychees became harder to find, and thus an infrequent treat.12 I’ve grown older, my obsession with exotic fruit has intensified — the weirder, the better. 13 natural or genetically modified, beautiful or misshapen, every new fruit expands my understanding of the world and enriches my experience within it. Just when I think I have encountered every natural smell, a fruit named lulo appears at my favorite store. Part pineapple juice and part rhubarb-flavored gummy, it’s a scent so rare that I’d rather believe it was picked from a food scientist’s imagination 14 accept that it just happens to grow in some people’s backyards.There’s a line in a Jack Gilbert poem that has inhabited a corner in my brain since I was a teenager. “What lasted is what the soul ate; the way a child knows the world is by putting it part by part into his mouth.” I think of the line 15 I prepare to eat a new fruit. Each tasting is a chance to be reunited with my inner child, to be left wide-eyed as I get to know it, part by part. For me, the experience is no less expansive than seeing the ocean for the first time. You catch yourself 16 (wonder) what else this world has been hiding and what beauty it’s capable of.17 tasked with naming these fruits appear to be equally under a spell, producing simple yet charming names like ice cream bean and dragon fruit.Most fruits I try only a couple of times, but there’s one to 18 I keep returning: the soursop (刺果番荔枝). At ripeness, it tastes like a wonderful combination of banana, strawberry and papaya. 19 (wait) just one more day, though, and it starts to brown, emitting a smellthat registers more like feet than fruit.This rapid decaying actually comforts me. An approaching expiration date is only encouragement 20 (taste) these joys as they come. We, too, will soon wake up and find our bodies softened and bruised. Will we have let our sweetest days go to waste?三、选词填空Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A basic weakness in a conservation system based wholly on economic motives is that most members of the land community have no economic value. Yet, these creatures are members of the biotic(生物的) community and, if its stability depends on its integrity, they are 21 to existence.When one of these noneconomic categories is in 22 danger and, if we happen to love it, we invent excuses to give it economic importance. During the early 1900s, songbirds were supposed to be disappearing. Scientists jumped to the rescue with 23 shaky evidence to the effect that insects would eat us up if birds failed to control them. The evidence had to be economic to be valid.A 24 situation exists in respect of predatory mammals. Time was when biologists somewhat overworked the evidence that these creatures preserve the health of 25 by killing the physically weak, or that they prey only on “worthless” species. It is only in recent years that we hear the more honest argument that predators are members of the community, and that no special interest has the right to kill them for the sake of a benefit, real or 26 , to itself.Some species of trees have been “excluded from the party” by economics-minded foresters because they grow too slowly or have too low a sale value to pay as 27 crops. In Europe, where forestry is ecologically more advanced, the noncommercial tree species are recognized as members of native forest community, to be preserved as such, within reason. Moreover, some havebeen found to have a valuable role in building up soil fertility. The interdependence of the forest and its 28 species and ground plants and animals is taken for granted.To sum up, a system of conservation based solely on economic self-interest is hopelessly unjust. It tends to ignore, and thus 29 to eliminate, many elements in the land community that lack commercial value. It assumes, falsely, that the economic parts of the biotic community will work without the uneconomic parts, which are nevertheless essential to its healthy 30 .四、完形填空In praise of anxietyNobody likes to feel anxious. An entire industry has sprung up to aid us in eliminating it, from self-help books to cognitive behavioral therapy. Yet with rates of anxiety disorders rising sharply worldwide, it seems that our efforts to 31 anxiety aren’t working.But feeling anxious isn’t the problem. The problem is that we don’t understand how to respond 32 to anxiety. This “bad” feeling isn’t a failure of mental health. It’s a victory of human 33 , a response emerging with our ability to cope with the uncertain future. It was Charles Darwin who saw that 34 emotions like anxiety offers a profound evolutionary advantage. Fear, 35 , signals that you may be in danger — from a predator or a bully — and readies your body and mind to fight or take flight.Anxiety, by contrast, has nothing to do with 36 threats. 37 , it turns you into a mental time traveler, drawing your attention to what lies ahead. Will you succeed or fail in a big job interview? Anxiety prompts your mind and body into 38 . Your worries force you to prepare thoroughly for the interview, while your heart races and pumps blood to your brain so that you stay sharp, prepared to pursue your goals.Over the years, research has also shown higher levels of dopamine when we’re anxious. We have long known dopamine increases when an experience is pleasurable and also in anticipation of 39 . The fact that anxiety also boosts dopamine levels points to its role in making positive possibilities into reality.Sadly, many of us feel overwhelmed by lasting anxiety and don’t see any 40from it. We have come to believe that the best way to cope is to get rid of it. But treating anxiety as a disease prevents us from telling ordinary anxiety from anxiety disorders, and creates huge 41 costs when it comes to using anxiety to our benefit.Here’s the difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder: a disorder is only diagnosed when our ways of coping with anxiety disturb our ability to function normally in life. These problematic ways usually involve 42 , like never leaving a house because we fear a negative evaluation, or taking drugs to dull our emotional pain. They also involve the belief that we can’t cope with anxiety. Countless research shows when we instead are curious about our negative emotions, and learn to name them and 43 them, they become more manageable.Therefore, we need to develop a new mindset about this misunderstood emotion. Reframing anxiety as a(n) 44 and a valued part of being human isn’t easy. It takes practice and it doesn’t mean anxiety becomes enjoyable. Anxiety can’t do its job unless it makes us 45 , forcing us to sit up and pay attention. We don’t need to like anxiety — just to use it in the right way.31.A.contain B.understand C.express D.appreciate 32.A.rapidly B.naturally C.constructively D.cautiously 33.A.behavior B.experience C.intelligence D.evolution 34.A.intense B.unpleasant C.conflicting D.real35.A.in general B.on the other hand C.for example D.in other words 36.A.immediate B.constant C.potential D.deadly 37.A.Consequently B.However C.Moreover D.Rather 38.A.reality B.decision C.wonder D.action 39.A.requirements B.changes C.rewards D.threats 40.A.solution B.benefit C.difference D.lesson 41.A.opportunity B.labor C.unexpected D.extra 42.A.panic B.avoidance C.addiction D.absence 43.A.make sense of B.do away with C.take refuge in D.make up for 44.A.cure B.praise C.edge D.emotion 45.A.fascinated B.patient C.calm D.uncomfortable五、阅读理解Not long ago I joined in a forum on the role of the American press. The purpose of the forum, as I understood it, was to examine the responsibilities of the media and to suggest the best ways to meet those responsibilities.During the open-discussion period, a gentleman addressed a question to a distinguished anchorman. Why, he asked, are the newspapers and television news programs so disaster-prone? The anchorman reacted as if he had been blamed for the existence of bad news. Newsmen, he said, are only responsible for reporting the news, not for creating or modifying it.It didn’t seem to me that he had answered the question. The gentleman was just wondering why distortions are most reported. The news media seem to operate on the philosophy that all news is bad news. Why? Could it be that the emphasis on downside news is largely the result of tradition — the way newsmen and newswomen are accustomed to responding to daily events?Perhaps it would be useful here to examine the way we define the word news for this is where the problem begins. News is supposed to deal with happenings of the past 12 hours — 24 hours at most. Anything that happens so suddenly, however, is likely to be eruptive: a sniper kills a presidential candidate; a plane crashed into a mountain…Focusing only on these details, however, produces a misshapen picture. Civilization is a lot more than the sum total of its disasters. The most important ingredient in any civilization is progress. But progress is not eruptive. Generally, it comes in bits and pieces, very little of it clearly visible at any given moment, but all of it involved in the making of historical change for the better.It is this aspect of living history that most news reporting reflects inadequately. The result is that we are under-informed about positive developments and over-informed about disasters. This, in turn, leads to a public mood of defeatism, which in themselves tend to prevent progress. A persistent diet of eruptive news drains the essential human energies a free society needs.I am not suggesting “positive” news be designed as a countermeasure to the disasters on page one. What I am trying to get across is the notion that the responsibility of the news media is to search out and report on important events whether or not they come under the heading ofconflicts or disasters. The world is a splendid combination of heaven and hell, and both call for attention and examination.The anchorman was right in saying newsmen were not responsible for shaping the world, but they are responsible for affecting our attitude. News people provide us with the only picture of ourselves and the world. It had better be a true portrait-and not a caricature (漫画)— for it’s this picture on which we will base our decisions and around which we will plan our future.46.The author learned from the forum that ______.A.the public tended to blame newsmen for reporting only bad newsB.there were concerns about the media’s too much focus on bad newsC.the American press failed to deliver on its promise to reform the mediaD.the public expected factual and unmodified news reports from newsmen47.What does the author suggest is the primary reason for the dominance of negative news coverage?A.The news media works on the principle that all news is bad news.B.News reporters are professionally trained to report daily disasters.C.News traditionally refers to events that occur suddenly within a day.D.Reporting only tragic events may blind the public to social progress.48.Which of the following statements might the author agree with?A.News reporters should give their attention to a wider range of important issues.B.The conflicts and disasters cause public despair and rob society of human energy.C.Newsmen are duty-bound to create more positive news to fight against disasters.D.Newsmen can strive to find a balanced portrayal of events to shape the world. 49.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Why is all news bad news?B.Where is the news leading us?C.Why is it time to create more positive news?D.How can the news media thrive against all odds?Below are three sports documentaries that make perfect viewing for fans of sporting drama.No 1. Formula 1: Drive to surviveThe world’s hottest sport was barely on the radar of most Americans — and then Drive to Survive arrived. Since its first release, the series has been credited for the surprising rise in popularity of the European racing association, Formula 1.Over six seasons, it has taken fans inside every team and shown the lives and preparation of the owners, managers, and drivers, including superstars Lewis Hamilton, whose headline-making race for the 2021 title was at the center of Season 4. The series’ success has also inspired similar shows for other sports looking to grab a bigger share of the global market.No 2. Race to the SummitThis climbing documentary records the race between two great climbers to secure the fastest time to conquer the Alps’ great north faces. As with all climbing documentaries, non-climbers will struggle to understand what drives a person to risk his life like this, but the film’s stunning scenery and the athletes’ dedication to their sport needs no explanation. Viewers with fears of heights may want to steer clear, however: these shots are guaranteed to raise your heart rate and take your breath away.No 3. Slaying The BadgerThe 1986 Tour de France had a battle at its heart, one between the two fastest riders in the game. As defending champion, Bernard ‘The Badger’ was the home hero, a serious Frenchman who was no stranger to challenges. The competitor was his opposite in personality: the sunny American rider LeMond, whose openness couldn’t conceal a strong determination to become the first non-European to win the race. The only trouble was that the pair were members of the sameteam. This documentary is a fascinating study of the two impulses of professional road cycling — individual glory versus team duty. And LeMond, who had played the role of dutiful assistant the previous year, believed it was his turn to try the winner’s yellow jersey for size.50.What can we learn about the documentary Formula 1: Drive to survive?A.It improves Formula 1’s global viewership, particularly in Europe.B.It offers fans chances to go behind the scenes of Formula 1 racing.C.It leads to the rise of Lewis Hamilton as a world-famous sports star.D.It helps other similar sports enjoy a larger slice of the global market.51.Which of the following information about Race to the Summit might be CORRECT?A.The film is intended for non-climbers who want to learn about climbing.B.The race between the climbers overshadows the scenic beauty of the Alps.C.The film features splendid mountain views and thrilling scenes of climbing.D.The film details the reasons behind climbers’ pursuit of extreme climbing.52.What major theme does Slaying The Badger explore?A.The success story of a young cyclist defeating the defending champion.B.The dominance of Europeans in road cycling and the challenges they face.C.The challenge of balancing personal attainments with collective responsibilities.D.The fierce battle between top riders of different personalities from different teams.The recent trust crisis has led many scientists to take up arms to defend their enterprise, but in their attempt to fight back against various forms of science denial, some scientists say things that just aren’t true - and you can’t build trust if the things you are saying are not trustworthy.One popular move is to insist that science is right - full stop - and that once we discover the truth about the world, we are done. Anyone who denies such truths is ignorant. Or, as Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Weinberg said, “Even though a scientific theory is in a sense a social consensus (共识), it is unlike any other sort of consensus in that it is culture-free and permanent.” Well, no. Science is a process of learning and discovery, and sometimes we learn that what we thought was right is wrong. Even a modest familiarity with the history of science offers many examples of matters that scientists thought they had resolved, only to discover that they needed to be reconsidered.Another popular move is to say scientific findings are true because scientists use “the scientific method”. But we can never actually agree on what that method is. Some will say it is empiricism: observation and description of the world. Others will say it is the experimental method: the use of experiment to test hypotheses (假设). Recently some prominent scientists claimed the scientific method was to avoid fooling oneself into thinking something is true that is not, and vice versa.Each of these commonly-held views has its merits, but if the claim is that any one of these is the scientific method, then they all fail. History and philosophy have shown that the idea of a singular scientific method is, well, unscientific. In fact, the methods of science have varied between disciplines and across time. Many scientific practices, particularly statistical tests of significance, have been developed with the idea of avoiding wishful thinking and self-deception, but that hardly constitutes “the scientific method”. Scientists have bitterly argued about which methods are the best, and, as we all know, bitter arguments rarely get resolved.In my view, the biggest mistake scientists make is to claim that this is all somehow simple and therefore to imply that anyone who doesn’t get it is dumb. Science is not simple, and neither is the natural world; therein lies the challenge of science communication. What we do is both hard and, often, hard to explain. Our efforts to understand and portray the natural world are just that: efforts. Because we’re human, we often fall flat. The good news is that when that happens, we pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and get back to work. Understanding the beautiful, complex world we live in, and using that knowledge to do useful things, is both its own reward and why taxpayers should be happy to fund research.Scientific theories are not perfect copies of reality, but we have good reason to believe that they capture significant elements of it. And experience reminds us that when we ignore reality, it sooner or later comes back to bite us.53.The quote from Steven Weinberg is intended to ______.A.illustrate that scientific theories are free from cultural influencesB.stress what was believed to be true may turn out to be false theoriesC.show even great scientists may be unfamiliar with the history of scienceD.serve as an example of the belief that science produces permanent truths54.What can be learned from all the popular opinions on “the scientific method” mentioned in thepassage?A.One way to make scientific discovery is doing experiments to observe and describe the world.B.Some hold the scientific method focuses on proving hypotheses correct throughexperiments.C.Some suggest employing the scientific method to avoid self-deception in scientific inquiry.D.The scientific method has evolved over time and varied across scientific disciplines. 55.The underlined phrase “fall flat” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.A.fail to achieve a goal B.lie on one’s backC.fall behind the times D.rise to challenges56.Which of the following statements does the author probably agree with?A.It’s pointless to agree on a single scientific method as science is right in itself.B.Science can’t supply absolute truths about the real world, but it brings us closer.C.Reflection on the history of science may help scientists restore public trust in science.D.Making scientific theories easily understandable is the biggest challenge for scientists.What happened to the noble art of the manly cry?One of our most firmly established ideas of masculinity (男子汉气概) is that men don’t cry. Although he might shed bitter tears at a funeral, a real man is expected to quickly regain control. Crying openly is for girls.57 One study found woman report crying five times more often than men do. So it’s perhaps surprising to learn that the gender gap in crying seems to be a recent development. Historically, men routinely wept. In documents of the Middle Ages, we find ambassadors bursting into tears when addressing the king; in medieval romances, knights cried because they missed their girlfriends. There’s no mention of men trying to hold back their tears.So where did all the male tears go? There was no anti-crying movement. No leaders of church or state introduced measures to discourage them. 58 From there, it was a short leap to the poker-faced heroes of Ernest Hemingway, who couldn’t express their grief by any means but drinking and shooting buffalo.The most obvious possibility is that this shift is the result of changes that took place as wemoved from an agricultural society to one that was urban and industrial. In the Middle Ages, a typical village had only a small number of inhabitants related by blood or marriage. 59 But from the 18th century, the population became increasingly urbanized, and people were living amid thousands of strangers. Furthermore, changes in the economy required men to work together in factories and offices where emotional expression was discouraged as time-wasting.60 There’s reason to believe that holding back tears can be harmful to your well-being. Research has suggested a link between stress-related illness and inadequate crying. So it might be better to return to the free-flowing tears of the past. When misfortune strikes, feel free to cry until our sleeves are soaked. As the Old Testament has it: “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”A.Nevertheless, by the Romantic period, masculine tears were reserved for poets.B.So it’s time for men to give up being stone-faced and open the floodgates.C.If men cried, they did so with people who would empathize.D.Nor did their companions make fun of this public crying.E.Yet human beings weren’t designed to swallow their emotions.F.This isn’t just a social expectation; it’s a scientific fact.六、书面表达61.Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.The long and winding careerAcross the developed world, the workforce now comes in various shades of grey. Since2008, the average labor-force participation rate of 55-to 64-year-olds in developed countries has risen by eight percentage points.Many people will be more than happy to work longer. A recent survey of 1, 000 British retired people found that a quarter thought they had stopped too early. It doesn’t mean retirement loses its appeal. Retirement gives you the chance to sleep late and avoid the morning commute. On a hot summer’s day, you can enjoy the sunshine; on a winter’s day, you can avoid the cold and rain. No longer do you have to sit through endless meetings or check email obsessively.But work has many benefits. As the survey reveals, it gives people a purpose in life. The first month of retirement may seem pleasant, but boredom is bound to follow. Grand plans to learn languages and travel the world can quickly fall through. Furthermore, the friendship of colleagues provides a social network; spending all week at home can lead to loneliness.Of course, many people are working longer not because they enjoy what they do, but because they cannot afford to quit. Companies have been phasing out pensions linked to final salaries and workers end up with a pot of savings at retirement that needs to be reinvested. The income from such pots has been reduced by very low interest rates. Therefore, they need to keep working.However, employers may be held back. One in three 55-to 65-year-olds in developed countries either lacks computer experience or cannot pass technology tests. Such deficits can be tackled with proper training, organized by the government or by companies themselves so that the over-55s can become silver surfers as their livelihood may depend on that._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________七、翻译62.我刚刚冲出教室,这时脚下一滑,重重地摔了一跤。
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安溪一中、养正中学、惠安一中、泉州实验中学2019年高三上学期期中考试联考试卷考试科目:英语满分:150分考试时间:120分钟命题者:审卷者:第一部分听力(共两节,每小题1.5分,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7. 5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is Ann so upset?A. She failed one of her exams.B. She is worrying about other lessons.C. She has no time to do her math homework.2. What type of food does the woman eat?A. Junk food.B. Delivered food.C. Healthy food.3. What will the man probably do to stay warm?A. Turn on the heater.B. Use a blanket.C. Drink some hot chocolate.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The man’s career.B. The man’s travel plan.C. The man’s plan after graduating.5. What are the speakers’ opinions about the painting?A. It’s complex.B. It’s simple.C. It’s colorful.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,各个小题将给出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. Where does the conversation take place?A. In an office downtown.B. In an apartment in the East End.C. In an apartment downtown.7. What does the man want to do now?A. Go to a restaurant.B. Get to work.C. Visit the woman’s company. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. How do the speakers know each other?A. They are family members.B. They go to the same school.C. They teach at the same school.9. How has the man tried to reach his brother?A. He sent him a text.B. He left him a voicemail.C. He went to his house. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. Which subject is difficult for the woman?A. Math.B. History.C. Chemistry.11. When can the woman have tutoring?A. On Tuesdays.B. On Fridays.C. On Thursdays.12. Who is in charge of the Gifted Program?A. Mrs. Lee.B. Mr. Hobart.C. Mr. Jennings.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What might the woman’s job be?A. She’s a diver.B. She’s a lifeguard.C. She’s a swimming instructor.14. Who called the ambulance?A. The woman.B. One of the students.C. The man’s colleague.15. When did the ambulance arrive?A. Immediately.B. Ten minutes later.C. Twenty minutes later.16. How did the girl react when she awoke?A. She cried.B. She went back in the pool.C. She didn’t know what happened.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Who is making the announcement?A. The football team.B. The school newspaper.C. The student government.18. How many new teams are added this year?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.19. What do the music club members do?A. They organize trips.B. They attend concerts.C. They have dancing nights.20. Why should a student join a campus group?A. To have friends.B. To make good grades.C. To keep up with world news.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ALive at Leeds Festival, United KingdomA weekend of Indie music taking over Leeds for one day in May, Metronomy, Sunara Karma and Tom Grennan will headline, but there’s a focus on the city’s newer bands, with the festival aiming to bring new artists into the spotlight. Events take place across the city, with wristbands giving you access to all the places. And to go to this festival, you need to be over 14 years old.Time: 4 May, 2019Midnight Sun Film Festival, FinlandAlmost a hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sodankyla is where Finnish film-director brothers Aki and Mika Kaurismaki rock up every summer for their Midnight Sun Film Festival, a five-day-and-night celebration of new cinema. A mix of silent films, contemporary Finnish ones, recent festival hits and box-office classics are screened around the clock.Time: 12-16 June, 2019Fuji Rock Festival, JapanThe first ever Fuji Rock Festival was held at the bottom of Mount Fuji back in 1997 and has brought in music and rock fans from all over the world. The festival is now held in the Naeba Ski Resort and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The artists who perform aren’t all rockers. Your wristband has to be checked at the entrance. We offer facilities for children, but they can’t be left unaccompanied.Time: 26-28 July, 2019The White Nights Festival, St. Petersburg, RussiaThe White Nights Festival is held at the city’s famous Mariinsky Theatre and shows some of the world’s best opera and ballet. It’s the best time to visit St. Petersburg because it’sheld during the magical summer period when there’s almost 24 hours of sunlight a day.Time: 23 May-2 June, 201921. Which festival lasts the longest time?A. Live at Leeds Festival.B. Fuji Rock Festival.C. The White Nights Festival.D. Midnight Sun Film Festival.22. Where will you enjoy a 24-hour movie activity?A. In Leeds United Kingdom.B. In St. Petersburg, Russia.C. In the Naeba Ski Resort, Japan.D. In Sodankyla, Finland.23. What do Live at Leeds Festival and Fuji Rock Festival have in common?A. They have age limits.B. They require entrance wristbands.C. They focus on new artists.D. They are of the same music style.BOn my first day of high school, going into math class, I was pointed and laughed at by two of my classmates. I initially thought my fly was open, or that something was stuck in my teeth. But as I took my seat, I heard one student whisper, “Why is a black boy taking Honors?” So, my fly wasn’t open. An honors level class had simply been taken by a student whose skin was brown.Many people think my clothes should be big enough for me to live in, or expect me to listen to only “black music.” In seventh grade, a group of my classmates fixed their cold stares on my clothes. They called out to me, “Go get your gangsta clothes.” In one of my Spanish classes, the teacher asked me, “Do you like rap music or rock music more?” I replied, “Rock.” The look of shock on my classmates’ faces made me uncomfortable.Now I still take all Honors courses. I still wear clothes that fit me. My music library covers from rock to pop to techno, and almost everything in between. When it comes to choosing my friends, I am still colorblind. I continue to do my best to work in school in order to reach my goals; and yet, when I look in the mirror, I still see skin of that same brown.I believe in being myself. I believe that I myself should decide who I am and what action I take in life. In high school, popularity often depends on your willingness to follow trends. And I’ve been told that it doesn’t get much easier going into adulthood. But the only other option is to sacrifice my personality for the satisfaction and approval of others. This can be appealing, but I’m not going to do that.24. Why did his classmates laugh at him?A. His fly was open.B. They had prejudice against him.C. He went into the wrong classroom.D. Something was stuck in his teeth.25. What are black people usually believed to do?A. Wear small clothes.B. Take Honors courses.C. Listen to rap music.D. Attend Spanish classes.26. What does the underlined word “colorblind” probably mean?A. Treating people equally and fairly.B. Having no idea what friends to make.C. Making friends of the same skin color.D. Feeling hurt and offended inside.27. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Following Popular TrendsB. Changing My PersonalityC. Having Faith in Skin ColorD. Being Content with MyselfCJust ask any new parent and you may have some idea of what effect a baby has on parents’career. Adding a baby to a household can also add stress to a career. Now, a new study backs that up with some astonishing numbers:After science,technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) professionals become parents,43% of women and 23% of men switch fields, transition (转变)to part-time work, or leave the workforce entirely.Many researchers and parents already knew that STEM can be unwelcoming to parents, particularly mothers. But “the considerable departure was astonishing,” says Erin Cech, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and lead author of the study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. For both males and females, “the percentages were higher than we expected. ”The surprisingly high reduction rate for men also highlights that “parenthood in STEM is not just a mothers’ issue;it’s a worker issue,” Cech says. She hopes that the findings “might motivate changes,” such as more paid parental leave from both government and employers and policies that better support flexible work time without a tight routine. “We are not suggesting that people who want families should avoid STEM; that’s not the solution,” she emphasizes.By 2018 ,78% of new fathers were still working in STEM, the vast majority full time. For new mothers ,68% were still in STEM, but only 57% worked full time. For professionals without children, on the other hand ,84% of men and 76% of women were predicted to still be working in STEM full time in 2018. For the new parents across all fields,16% of women were working part-time and 15% had left the workforce, as compared with just 2% and 3%, respectively, for men. These sharp differences make clear that, even though the reduction rate for fathers is higher than expected, mothers still face particular career challenges.28. What makes many STEM employees change their jobs?A. Worrying about their family.B. The heavy burden at home and work.C. Being tired of the former jobs.D. The attraction of part-time jobs.29. Which statement may Erin Cech agree with?A. People with families should leave STEM.B. STEM professionals should obey the rules.C. Working at home may be a popular choice.D. Increasing welfare may keep STEM parents.30. How many new mothers among the labor force worked full time in 2018?A. 76%.B. 31%.C.57%.D. 69%.31. What does the author want to stress by listing the sharp differences?A. It’s harder for mothers to make a balance.B. Too many fathers leave STEM.C. It’s impossible to have a successful career.D. STEM jobs are no longer popular.DKnown as GC-1,the drug reportedly speeds up metabolism(新陈代谢),or burning off, of fat cells. “GC-1 dramatically increases the metabolic rate, essentially transforming white fat, which stores extra calories and is associated with obesity and metabolic disease, into a fat like calorie-burning brown fat,” said Kevin Phillips, a researcher in Houston.Until several years ago, scientists thought that only animals and human babies have energy-burning, "good" brown fat. “It is now clear,” Phillips said, “that human adults do have brown fat, but appear to lose its calorie-burning activity over time.” White fat has a bad effect on people when the body has too much of it. Some published research shows that people who have more brown fat have a reduced risk of obesity. Researchers are now working on ways to “brown”white fat, or change it into brown fat.GC-1 works, according to Phillips. He said he and other researchers have tested the drug in hundreds of mice. Obese(肥胖的) mice, both genetically obese and those with diet-induced obesity, received GC-1 treatment daily. Genetically obese mice lost weight and more than 50 percent of their fat mass in approximately two weeks, Phillips reported. He said mice with diet-induced obesity experienced similar improvements. The drug also caused adaptive thermogenes(适应性发热)in fat cells from mice. Cells grown in a dish, as well as tissue samples taken from obese mice, showed evidence of white-fat browning. “Our data prove that GC-1 is a novel fat-browning agent that may have use in the treatment of obesity and metabolic disease,” Phillips said.The drug has not yet been tested for weight loss in humans. However, Phillips said it wouldn’t be long before it was used as a way of losing weight.32.What is the writer's purpose of writing this passage?A. To prove the harm of a new drug.B. To introduce a new drug to people.C. To explain the development of a new drug.D. To inform people of some health knowledge.33.In the past, people held the belief that____________.A. animals don't have brown fatB. only human adults have brown fatC. human babies have brown fatD. brown fat may lose its activity over time34.What can we know about GC-1?A. It is a drug intended for mice.B. It is a cure for heart disease.C. It has been sold in the drug store.D. It can be used to treat obesity.35.Which of the following can make people lose weight?A. Increasing more white fat.B. Changing white fat into brown fat.C. Burning off more brown fat.D. Slowing down the activity of brown fat. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将相应的选项涂黑。