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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。

2024—2025学年度高三年级上学期期中英语试题（2024.11）本试卷分为第卷Ⅰ卷，第Ⅱ卷和第Ⅲ卷三部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷听力（共两小节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，你将有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. Which color does the man prefer?A. Blue.B. Red.C. White.2. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. At a repair shop.B. At a gas station.C. In a parking lot.3. What do we know from this conversation?A. The wind has stopped.B. The rain has stopped.C. It is still raining.4. What does the woman tell us about Paul?A. He spends too much money.B. He likes expensive watches.C. He really does like television.5. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates.B. Colleagues.C. Partners.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，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。

听每段材料前，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。

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。

高2025届2024-2025学年度上期半期考试英语试卷参考答案第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5BACBA 6-10CBCAC 11-15 BBACB 16-20 ABCAC第二部分阅读（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读理解21-23 ABC 24-27 DCDB 28-31 CCBD 32-35 ACBD七选五（共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）36-40 EBDGC第三部分语言运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）第一节完形填空41-45 BCACB 46-50 CADBB 51-55 CADDB第二节语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. topped 57. sparking 58. ambitious 59. thoroughly 60. representation61. which/ that 62. what 63. presented 64. beyond 65. to uncover第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节应用文（满分15分）略第二节读后续写（满分25分）略【听力文本】见下页Text 1W: Alright, all done. I’ve filled the hole, but you’ll need to stick to soft food for about 24 hours, okay?M: Thanks. How can I avoid this happening again?W: Well, you obviously brush your teeth well. But you’re still having too many sweets and sugary drinks. (1)Text 2M: I think it’s important to be fair and kind in a match, even when you lose. Showing respect is just as important as winning.W: I admire you for that, Alex. I saw you congratulate the winner today, even though you lost the game. (2)Text 3M: I just spent two hours getting rid of thousands of old junk emails and deleting files I no longer need. (3)W: It seems worth a try! Nothing feels better than a digital“spring clean”. I should do the same, really, but I never find the time.Text 4W: What happened in the football match? You had an open goal but instead of shooting, you kicked the ball out of play. Did you think the judge had blown his whistle for something?M: No, ①the opposition goalkeeper fell ①over and injured himself. It wouldn’t have been right if I scored then. (4)Text 5M: I have no idea where we parked the car.W: Let’s take a look at the map. Hmm... every level is a different color. You know, I’m sure our level was pink. That’s level five. ①We’re on level eight now.M: Okay, let’s go! (5)Text 6W: So, you left your computer bag here on your chair, and when you returned from the bathroom, it was gone? (6) (7) M: That’s right. (6) (7) I was only gone for two minutes.W:I see. Well, none of the waiters saw anyone near your table. (7) But these things usually happen very quickly.M: Is there nothing you can do, officer? That laptop cost a lot of money! (6)W: I’ll speak to the manager before heading back to the police station. If the restaurant has cameras anywhere in the building, that may give us a lead. (7)M: Okay, thanks.W: Go home for now. I’ll call you if we discover anything.Text 7M: So, the big day isn’t too far away now, is it? (8)W: No, it’s on the 26th of June, so it’s exactly three weeks from today! (8)M: How exciting!W:I haven’t slept well in about a week. There’s just so much to do when it comes to organizing a wedding! It’s a lot of pressure. (9)M: Oh dear.W: But we’re getting there. And on Friday this week, my female friends are taking me away for a relaxing weekend.(10)M: Lovely! How nice of them!W: Yes, we’re going to a beautiful hotel in the countryside. I really can’t wait!M: Are you flying to Italy straight after the wedding?W: The next day. We’re spending five days in Rome city center, as that’s where Kai gave me a surprise. He asked me to marry him there.M: Lucky you!Text 8 （第11 题为总结题）M: ①I’m finding it difficult to choose your Christmas present this year.W: Well, if it’s easier to just give me money, or a gift card, that’s fine!M: No, you said you wanted books, and I’m going to get you one. But I need to know more about what kind of novels you like. (12)W: Well, I’ve always been a big fan of early 19th century novels, such as Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights.M: Have you ever read Jane Eyre? (12)W: No, actually! But I’d definitely like to. (12) I’ve heard it’s a fantastic story.M: Well then, we might have a winner! (12)W: Ha-ha!M: I like 19th century novels, too, but I tend to prefer later ones. They focus more on real social issues and historical events, for example those written by Émile Zola or Charles Dickens.W: Yes, the books written toward the middle and end of the century tended to be a bit darker, didn’t they?M: Definitely. Dickens is probably my favorite novelist of all time, although my favorite book has to be Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. (13)W: Oh, that’s great!① 《弗兰肯斯坦》(Frankenstein) 全名是《弗兰肯斯坦——现代普罗米修斯的故事》，其它译名有《科学怪人》《人造人的故事》等，是英国作家玛丽·雪莱在1818年创作的长篇小说。

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。

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。

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。

上海市闵行区部分学校2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语试卷一、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.U. S. Scientist Join Hop field and British-CanadianGeoffrey Hintonwon the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries and inventions hat laid the foundation for machine learning, theaward-giving body said on Tuesday.Hinton has been widely credited as a godfather of artificial intelligence and made headlines when he 1 (quit) his job at Google last year to be able to more easily speak about the dangers of the technology he had pioneered. “We have no experience 2 it will be like to have things smarter than us,” Hinton said to the Nobel press conference, “It’s going to be wonderful in many respects, in areas 3 healthcare,” Hinton said. “But we also have to worry about a number of possible bad consequences. Particularly the threat of these things getting out of control.”Hop field, 91, a professor emeritus (名誉退休的) at Princeton University, created an associative memory 4 can store and reconstruct images and other types of patterns in data, the Royal Sweaisn-Academy of Sciences, which awards the prize, said.“This year’s two Nobel laureates in physics have used tools from physics 5 (develop) methods that are the properties of today’s powerful machine learning,” the academy said in a statement. “Machine learning 6 (base) on artificial neural networks is currently revolutionizing science, engineering and daily life,” The award comes with a prize sum of 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million) which 7 (share) by the two winners.British-born Hinton, 76, invented a method that can autonomously find patterns in data and carry out tasks such as identifying specific elements in pictures, the academy added.Though he quit Google in 2023 after realizing computers could become smarter than people far sooner than he and other experts had expected, Hinton said the company 8 acted very responsibly. Hinton also said that he regretted some of his research, but 9 he acted on theinformation he had at the time. “In the same circumstances I would do the same again,” he told the Nobel press conference, “ 10 I am worried that the overall consequence of this might be systems more intelligent than us that eventually take control.”二、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.In Australia a child as young as 10 can be arrested, 11 , brought before a court and jailed.The minimum criminal age varies worldwide but Australia’s is low compared to most European nations,for instance. Germany, for one, sets the age of criminal responsibility at 14, while the age is 16 in Portugal and 18 in Luxembourg. England and Wales also set a minimum criminal age of 10, but like Australia they fall short of UN 12 .In 2019 the UN Committe on the Rights of the Child recommended all countries increase the 13 age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 years. Experts say a low criminal age is at odds with research.Legal groups have long said locking up children doesn’t reduce crime and that young people draw into the criminal justice system are more likely to face a future behind 14 . The countries medical establishment has also taken a clear position, supporting raising the age of criminal responsibility from a health 15 . They warn of the damaging affects of incarcerating vulnerable children, arguing they should be supported with healthcare, not treated as criminals.There are many 16 to jail, say campaigners. Native groups are calling for community-led services that draw on their knowledge to interfere early with vulnerable groups.The Law Council of Australia has spoken of 17 the underlying causes of criminal behaviour such as a lack of housing. And the Royal Australasian Colege of Physicians has said the focus should be on better services, such as in 18 health, to support children and parentswho may face drug or alcohol issues.“Locking up children doesn’t keep kids or the community any safer, and has lifelong damaging 19 for a child’s health and development,” said Cheryl Axleby, co-chair of Change the Record.Chris Cunneen, a professor of criminology at the University of Technology Sydney, ended his recent argument for raising the age in The Conversation with this thought: “At a time when there is so much attention on the need to end the racism in our justice system, 20 the age of criminal responsibility is more important than ever.”三、完形填空In 1968, Walter Mischel set a challenge for a group of children aged three to five at the nursery school his daughters attended in California. A researcher offered each of them a marshmallow (棉花糖) and then left them alone in the room. If they could resist 21 the colorful sweet until researcher returned up to 15 minutes later, they would be given a second sweet. Some children ate the marshmallow straight away, but most would engage in unintentionally comic attempts to resist temptation. They pulled funny faces, played with their hair, picked up the marshmallow and just 22 to take a bite. If two children were doing the experiment together, they engaged in a conversation about how they could work together to reach the goal of 23 their pleasure.What Mischel, a clinical psychologist, wanted was to understand how children learned to 24 temptation. Over the following years, the group of children remained friends. When Mischel chatted to his daughters about their former classmates, he began to notice an interesting 25 : the children who had exhibited the most self-control in the ‘marshmallow test’ were doing better in life than their peers. He decided to investigate further. For more than 40 years, Mischel followed the lives of the nursery students. His findings were extraordinary. It turns out that being able to resist a treat at the age of five is a strong 26 of success in life: you are more likely to perform well at school and develop self-confidence and less likely to be overweight or develop addictions.Mischel still teaches psychology at Columbia University and has just written TheMarshmallow Test, a book summing up half a century of research. The conclusion he draws from his marshmallow research is 27 : some people may be 28 disciplined but the ability to resist temptation is a skill that can also be taught. Teach children self-control early and you can improve their 29 .However, no single 30 —such as self-control—can explain success or failure. Some critics have pointed out that Mischel’s original subjects were themselves children of university professors and graduate students—not exactly a representative sample. Other scientists noted that 31 in home environment could account for differences: stable homes and one-child families encourage self-control, while in less stable homes and those with many children, if you don’t 32 a marshmallow now there won’t be any left in 15 minutes. Mischel answers these critics by noting that studies in a wide variety of schools found 33 results. He acknowledges that the environment 34 our ability to resist temptation and observes that genetics plays a role too. But he still believes that the ability to resist temptation can be 35 and encouraged.21．A．watching B．buying C．hiding D．eating 22．A．asked B．pretended C．promised D．agreed 23．A．doubling B．sharing C．seeking D．concealing 24．A．take to B．deal with C．look for D．make up 25．A．alternative B．condition C．pattern D．requirement 26．A．element B．degree C．reward D．predictor 27．A．disappointing B．alarming C．positive D．stable 28．A．individually B．collectively C．thoroughly D．naturally 29．A．prospects B．techniques C．benefits D．resources 30．A．opportunity B．characteristic C．temptation D．qualification 31．A．variation B．interest C．mobility D．distribution 32．A．make B．grab C．like D．leave 33．A．similar B．practical C．conflicting D．virtual 34．A．strengthens B．reveals C．shapes D．restricts 35．A．found B．presented C．learnt D．defined四、阅读理解The Art of StoriesAs an actor, director, author and literacy advocate, LeVar Burton has been telling stories all his life. In his latest project, a podcast titled Sound Detectives, he engages young people with the power of listening.Sound Detectives is Burton’s first podcast for children. In it, he voices the founder of a sound museum who has a problem: Sounds, from crashing waves to buzzing bees, have gone missing around the world. He hires a detective, who teams up with an “ear” to solve the mystery.Burton, aged 66, embraced the art of listening as a child in Germany and, later, California. “I grew up with the idea that radio was a tremendous stimulator for imagination,” he told The Week Junior. He credits his mother,an eager reader who had been an English teacher, with his love of literature and storytelling.His career as an actor began — and skyrocketed — while he was studying theater at the University of Southern California. At age 19, he was cast in the lead role of Kunta Kinte in Roots, a miniseries about a man captured into American slavery in the late 1700s. The series was an instant sensation, turning Burton into a TV star. He became the host of Reading Rainbow, a PBS series that inspired children to love books, in 1983 and remained there for nearly 30 years. He also had a leading role in the TV show Star Trek.With Sound Detectives, Burton said he is thrilled to reconnect with a young audience. “It keeps me engaged in work that I genuinely feel is worthwhile,” he said.36．Which of the following characters may Not exist in Sound Detective?A．A detective.B．An “ear”.C．A museum founder.D．Buzzing bees. 37．According to Burton,what contributes to his passion for storytelling most?A．The idea that radio motivates imagination.B．His experience of teaming up with a detective to solve a myth.C．His mother as a language teacher as well as a reading lover.D．His exposure to the art of listening since childhood.38．Which of the following statements is TRUE about Burton’s career development?A．His professional career thrived when he was a college student.B．The series he cast in at 19 was poorly received when released.C．He embarked on the acting career as a host of a TV series.D．His career choice deviated from actor to host after 1983.39．What is the passage mainly about?A．The reason why Burton decided to host a new podcast.B．The lifelong storyteller made a comeback with a podcast for children.C．Burton's everlasting passion for acting and directing.D．Burton's excitement of reconnecting with young audiences.FAQs on preparing your ApplicationQ: Should I target my Application to a specific Job Opening (JO)?A: Yes. Naturally, a customized cover note will also help you focus on the key aspects of your Application that relate to the JO, but it is also in your interest to target the Application according to the responsibilities and competencies of the position.Q: What’s the difference between duties and achievements?A: Duties describe the specific responsibilities of your job. They accurately reflect what you are doing or have done in each of your previous jobs. In other words, it is the “what you do” of your job. Achievements describe in specific terms “how well” you did in your job.Q: Many of my achievements are team-based, how do I draft them in my Application?A: You should include your team-based achievements in your Application. Indicate that you were part of a team, and describe your specific role in reaching the goal.FAQs on general Application guidelinesQ: Can I save my Application?A: Yes. You should save your Application when you make changes and/or update it. It isrecommended that you save different versions of your Application in Word format and then edit the Application online according to the post for which you are applying.Q: Can I update my Application to apply for a new JO?A: Yes. Each time you apply for a new JO, we recommend that you review your Application and update it, if appropriate, or target it to better reflect your suitability for the new JO. Your updates will not affect the content of Applications previously submitted against other JOs.Q: Must I use up all the available characters in each section of my Application?A: No. In fact, doing so may result in an unnecessary lengthy Application. Unless you have an enormous range of experiences, there is no reason to use up all the space given. Applicants are encouraged to list their duties and achievements in a clear and brief manner.40．Which of the following descriptions best shows your achievements?A．I’ve developed various interests, ranging from oil painting to designing model.B．I’m good at creating proposals for new product ideas aimed at a specific market.C．I’m in charge of the clearance, production and distribution of information material.D．I succeeded in directing a video presentation, assisting our group to win the first prize. 41．If you want to apply for another JO, you’d better __________.A．target your focus on your interest in the JOB．save your latest application in Word formatC．prepare one application with all your competenciesD．update your application to match new requirements42．Applicants are expected to __________ in their applications.A．introduce what JOs they have previously applied toB．list the greatest achievements they have made in detailC．give key information about their experiences and achievementsD．provide the results of their tests, assessments and examinationsThe Secret of SuccessThe recipe for succeeding in any given field is hardly a mystery: good ideas, hard work, discipline, imagination, perseverance and maybe a little luck. Oh, and let’s not forget failure, which Dashun Wang and his colleagues at Northwestern University call “the essential prerequisite (先决条件) for success” in a new paper.But not every failure leads to success, he adds. And what eventually separates the winners from the losers, the research shows, certainly is not persistence. One of the more interesting findings in the paper, published last October in Nature, is that the people who eventually succeeded and the people who eventually failed tried basically the same number of times to achieve their goals.It turns out that trying again and again only works if you learn from your previous failures. The idea is to work smart, not hard. You have to figure out what worked and what didn’t, and then focus on what needs to be improved instead of struggling around and changing everything,” says Wang. “The people who failed didn’t necessarily work less than those who succeeded. They could actually have worked more: it’s just that they made more unnecessary changes.”As they explored “the mechanisms governing the dynamics of failure”, Wang’s team identified what they describe as previously unknown statistical signatures that separate successful groups from unsuccessful groups, making it possible to predict their final outcomes.One such key indicator is the time between consecutive (连续的) failed attempts, which should decrease steadily. In other words, the faster you fail, the better your chances of success, and the more time between attempts, the more likely you are to fail again. “If someone has applied for a grant and they are three failures in,” Wang says, “if we just look at the timing between the failures, we will be able to predict whether they will eventually succeed or not.”Working with such large-scale data, Wang and his colleagues were able to identify a critical point that was common to each of the hundreds of thousands of undertakings they had analyzed, a fork in the road where one path leads to a development region and one leads to a stagnation region.Wang points out that the existence of the tipping point cuts against the traditional explanations for failure or success, such as luck or a person’s work habits. “What we’ re showinghere is that even in the absence of such differences, you can still have very different outcomes.” he says. What matters is how people fail, how they respond to failure and where those failures lead. 43．It can be learned from Paragraph 2 that________.A．winners are more persistent than losersB．failure is not important for success at allC．more trying doesn’t necessarily result in successD．winners and losers differ in how many times they tried44．Wang and his colleagues believe that________.A．no one can obtain success without failureB．failure can sometimes help predict successC．the performance pattern is difficult to identifyD．the critical point had been discovered by chance45．The underlined phrase “a stagnation region” in Paragraph 6 refers to a region________.A．without progress B．beyond recognitionC．unknown to outsiders D．in its elementary stage46．What is the conclusion of Wang’s research?A．Winners try less than losers. but gain more.B．Perseverance is the utmost secret to success.C．Working smart could turn failures into future successes.D．Luck and work habits hardly make any difference to the result.Why I stopped worrying about my credit score?If you believed everything you read about your credit score, you'd think it was the most important component of your financial health. Without a good credit score and history, the experts say, it's more difficult qualify for a mortgage(按揭)or a car loan-and more expensive if you're approved for a loan, too, because you won't get the best interest rates. In many states, bad credit can even raise your insurance payments, cost you a rental apartment, or make it harder to get hired.47First off, there are several credit scores out there. While it's important to cultivate your credit scores by using credit responsibly, your FICO credit score may not be the same as whatVantageScore reports, and lenders may use a different one entirely, so focusing on one score can be a fruitless exercise. More important as financial reporter Dave Ramsey notes on his blog, your credit score is not a measure of your overall financial health. He writes:" 48 "FICO, the most popular credit-scoring agency, users several weighted factors to determine your credit score, including payment history (35 percent), amounts owed (30 percent), length of credit history (15 percent), new credit (10 percent), and credit mix (10 percent). 49 My husband and I enjoyed steady credit scores above 820 for a while. But when we paid off one of our rental properties in 2017, we both saw our credit scores fall by 20 or more points. The sudden drop took place because we completed a 15-year loan and reduced the average length of our credit history tremendously. 50 That’s blackmail. I would rather be debt-free than have a perfect credit score.Your credit score is certainly important when you’re starting out and likely to borrow money for a down payment (首付) on a home or some other big purchase. But once you’re fairly established financially, it’s much easier to see it for what it really is: a measure of how well you borrow money.A．In other words, because we paid off and closed a line of credit, our scores took a hit.B．It is always more important to know how much you are able to earn than to borrow.C．All it tells you is whether you are good at borrowing money and paying it back.D．Believe it or not, these standards allow you to be punished for becoming debt-free! E．These are the reasons why I have stopped worrying about my credit score.F．While all of that is true, it doesn’t tell the whole story.五、书面表达51．Directions: Read the following passage and then write a summary of this passage in no more than 60 words.Teenagers should be pulled of the sofaFor many years, scientists thought that the human brain was fully mature before the teen years. They thoughtthata person’s brain growth was complete and the structure was more or less fixed by the age of 3. However, more recent research shows that although the brain reaches itsmaximum size between the ages of 12 and 14, brain development is not yet complete.The brain’s functionally different sections communicate with each other through synapses-conections between nerve (神经) cells. Scientists have found that synapses grow or die away, depending on how much they are used to process information.The good news is that teenagers do have the potential, through choice and behavior, to shape their brain development. The brain automatically gets rid of the synapses that it doesn’t need in order to make the remaining ones more efficient. During the time the brain is removing synapses, the cells and connections that are used survive, while the ones that are not used die away. For example, if a teenager is doing music, sports or academic studies, those are the cells and connections that will become part of the brain’s operating system. But unfortunately, if he or she is lying on the sofa, watching TV and playing computer games, those are the brain cells and connections that willremain into adulthood. Therefore, what you do with your teenage years could have an effect on the rest of your life.What is important is that learning how synapses grow or die away can help teenagers be better equipped to make more intelligent choices, thus motivating them to take a moment before acting to consider the consequences of their actions. If you don’t want to become an adult who is buried in the sofa all day long, pull yourself out of it when you are still a tenager._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________六、翻译52．如何提供更新鲜的内容给观众，一直是一个课题。

河北区2024~2025学年度高三年级第一学期期中质量检测英语听力注意事项：1. 作答前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。

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祝各位考生考试顺利！第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面五段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有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. 9.15.B. 15.19.C. 19.15.答案为C。

1. Who is William probably talking toA. His doctor.B. His boss.C. His wife.2. What will the woman do nextA. Arrange a meeting.B. Pick up the man's client.C. Drive the man to his office.3. What does the woman like about the restaurantA. The service.B. The food.C. The price.4. What does Jake suggest doingA. Restarting the printer.B. Checking the connections.C. Referring to the instructions.5. Where does the conversation take placeA. At home.B. At a supermarket.C. At the man's office.英语听力第1页(共2页)第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)听下面几段材料。

重庆市2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题姓名：__________ 班级：__________考号：__________选项。

(共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)阅读理解Chinatown, lying in Downtown L. A. near the city's cultural center, is one of L. A.'s most popular tourist destinations. Don't hesitate to explore every corner of this amazing place.A MECCA FOR FOODIn Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone's needs. You can find dim sum at Ocean Seafood and tasty banh mi at Golden Lake Eatery. The cuisine in Chinatown goes beyond Asian food. People are still lining up for fried chicken at Howlin' Ray's.Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that's beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUMFood is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum(CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at ElPueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed An the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.CENTRAL PLAZAA big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown's Central Plaza.The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W. College St.Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by TyrusWong, The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films,particularly as the lead artist on Disney's Bambi.FESTIV ALSChinatown hosts many party-style events throughout the year, like the music and food truck Chinatown Summer Nights, the yearly Moon Festival and the biggest one, Lunar New Year! It's really a good place to experience L. A.'s cultural diversity.1．Which serves French and American food early in the morning?A．Ocean Seafood.B．Golden Lake Eatery.C．Full House Seafood.D．Philippe The Original.2．What can we learn about the CAM?A．It is the oldest museum in California.B．It is situated in the center of Chinatown.C．It has huge attraction for history-lovers.D．It lies near the famous Garnier Building.3．What can people do in Chinatown's Central Plaza?A．Admire Tyrus Wong's well-known artwork.B．Comment on some Disney films like Bambi.C．Visit Bruce Lee's house at 628W. College St.D．Take group pictures with some martial arts stars.阅读理解My height embarrassed me! One of the greatest lessons my dad taught me was to beat the jokers to the punch. If I am going to be a punchline(笑柄), I'd rather be the author of the joke.There was a lot of name-calling. Some cruel, some not. I have blocked out much of the cruel In junior high, a well-meaning acquaintance called me Stretch. In university, I was Shortly brought on myself when a friend said,"I'll see you shortly,"to which I replied,"Sounds good, and don't call me Shortly.Jokes and nicknames aside, there were some real challenges as a short person. Studies have shown short men tend to make less money on average. This is why I hated in-person job interviews.I always feared my height would cost me an opportunity. I always felt judged, real or not.As I get older, and obviously wiser, it doesn't get to me as much. There are some benefits of being short. I find airplane seats spacious. I am good at hide and seek. I rarely bump my head.Would I still want to be taller? Of course. But I wouldn't be me. I am me because I'm short. And Ilike who I am.It's such a part of me that I cheer on fellow short people. Lionel Messi is the greatest soccer player of all time (and even he gets mocked) Bruno Mars may be the original short king. Small victories.I don't remember when I became okay with being short. But at some point, like I have done my entire life, things started looking up.4．What did the writer's father advise him to do to, deal with height-related jokes?A．Ignore them and stay silent.B．Joke first to manage situations.C．Respond with calm and peace.D．Seek help from family and friends.5．Why did the writer dislike in-person job interview s before?A．He thought they'd waste too much time.B．He used to avoid the real challenges.C．He minded other interviewees' comments.D．He worried about being judged by his height.6．How does the writer like his height now?A．He accepts it readily.B．It has made him smart.C．It still poses challenges.D．He thinks he's tall enough.7．Why are Lionel Messi and Bruno Mars mentioned in paragraph 5?A．To convey admiration for their achievements.B．To show how short people handle their height.C．To demonstrate short people can achieve success.D．To introduce challenges short people may face.阅读理解The topic of China's"slash youth"has fueled heated debate on social media recently, drawing attention to the diverse pursuits of the younger generation.The slash youth, which could also be called slashers or slash-generation means those who refuse to be defined or bound by just one personal identity. They are keen to present themselves as multiple and sometimes distinct identities, such as a nurse and model, a teacher and stand-up comedian, and an engineer and band player. Rather than material comforts, they pursue meaningful achievements.A study on "slash youth"published in the China Youth Research magazine analyzes the background of this phenomenon: with part of modern society's structured organization and stability norms are broken, flexible labor markets and structural unemployment has emerged, eliminating the sense of job security of the young people in employment. Young people also face the dilemma of self-actualization, including the sense of powerlessness, lost sense of value and lack of self-identity in the profession.. which forces them to re-find the meaning of work."The‘slash life'shows that our society is becoming more and more diversified and inclusive,and it welcomes everyone's self fulfillment," said Shi Yanrong, an associate researcher fromTianjin Academy of Social Sciences. The researcher added that against the background that people have multiple interests and are willing to pay for these interests nowadays, the"slash life"of the youth would drive the growth of a new economy, just as animation culture affected the market.8．Which is true about the. slash youth?A．Tending to pursue meaningful achievements.B．Enjoying posting themselves on social media.C．Adjusting themselves to challenges in life.D．Refusing to undertake multiple careers.9．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The significance of flexible labor markets.B．Reasons for the appearance of slash youth.C．Young people's interest in their profession.D．Causes of losing power among the youth.10．What does Shi Yanrong think of the slash life?A．It can gain people's independence.B．It inspires young people's creativity.C．It can pick up an economic growth.D．It enables young people to earn high.11．What is the purpose of the text?A．To provide latest career guidance.B．To introduce a social phenomenon.C．To analyze a new cultural difference.D．To highlight a unique life experience.阅读理解A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience last week revealed soil samples collected by China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe contained impact glass beads(珠子) that held water in the form of hydroxyl(氢), a molecule consisting of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom. Hydroxyl ion is one of the most common ions found in water.These glass beads are created when meteoroids(流星体) hit the moon's surface, throwing up hot molten droplets which then cool and turn solid. They function like a sponge, soaking up hydrogen atoms carried by the solar wind to form hydroxyl, thus playing a key role in the water cycle of the lunar surface.While each be ad only holds a tiny amount of water, these glass balls are so ubiquitous on the moon researchers estimated lunar soils could store as much as 270 billion metric tons of water. For decades, scientists thought the moon was bone dry until discoveries in recent years revealed its soil could hold water."The moon potentially holding 270 billion metric tons of water is quite substantial, though it pales in comparison to the amount of water in the Earth's oceans," said Hu Sen, a researcher from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.These findings not only provide insight on the origins, storage, and transportation of water on celestial(天空的)bodies without atmospheres, but they also may prove helpful for planning and building a sustainable human habitat on these planets, he added.12．What do glass beads on the moon's surface function?A．As a sponge taking in hydrogen atoms.B．As meteoroids hitting the moon's surface.C．As hydroxyl beneath the lunar surface.D．As a source of energy for water cycle.13．What does the underlined word"ubiquitous"mean in paragraph.3?A．Rare.B．Common.C．Obvious.D．Energetic.14．What could be the potential sources of water on the lunar surface?A．Water from Earth.B．Water from the sun.C．Water from the stars.D．Water from meteoroids.15．What's the best title of this passage?A．The Key Role of Hydroxyl in LunarB．New Discoveries based on Moon'sC．Glass Beads Found on Moon's SurfaceD．Scientists Discover Water Reservoir二、第一部分阅读理解，第二节任务型阅读(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。