高三英语12月联考试题

高三年级(niánjí)英语试题联考第一卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirection: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Each conversation and question will be spoken only one. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1． A．A waiter. B．A conductor.C．A booking clerk. D．A shop assistant. 2． A．A boss and a salesgirl. B．A teacher and his student.C．A professor and his assistant. D．An assistant and his customer.3． A．He didn’t sleep well last night. B．He is going to play a game.C．He is lying in bed. D．He had a sleep problem.4． A．In the bookstore. B．By the window.C．In the restaurant. D．By the window. 5． A．Even if she is a messenger, she doesn’t help the man.B．She doesn’t know Mike, so she can’t give the note to him.C．She’s not willing to help the man to give the note to Mike.D．She has lots of messages to send.6． A．The golf tournament made it famous.B．It’s grown a lot lately.C．It can’t be found without a map.D．Very few people there play golf.7． A．She’s only heard it a few times.B．She doesn’t get to listen to it very often.C．She once liked it, but she’s heard enough.D．She enjoys it very much.8． A．If his name sounds familiar. B．If she’s spoken to him on the phone.C．If he’s a musician. D．If she likes his name.9． A．He doesn’t mind the traffic.B．He takes the bus to school.C．He has to stand on the bus if he takes it to school.D．He wants to ride to school with the woman.10．A．At 18:00. B．At 16:00. C．At 19:00. D．At 17:00. Section BDirection: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11．A．They watch TV too often.B．They have done too much homework.C．They have to fulfil too many duties.D．Teachers are too strict with them.12．A．On learning Latin.B．On discipline.C．On natural development.D．On education at school.13．A．Parents should leave their children alone.B．Kids should have more activities at school.C．It’s time to be more strict with our kids.D．Parents should always set a good example to their kids.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passages. 14．A．Searched for missiles.B．Searched for nuclear materials.C．Searched for missiles and chemical weapons.D．Attacked the people there.15．A．A year. B．Two weeks. C．Two months. D．Two years. 16．A．Turkey. B．USA.C．UN. D．Germany and the Netherlands. Section CDirection: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After each conversation, you are required to fulfill the task by filling in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write One WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25．The sign on the door reads: “In case of fire, break the glass and push red button.〞A．不填, a B．不填, the C．the, the D．a, a26．--- How’s your new job, Tom? I remember when it was that you started it. --- I started it half a year ago.A．shouldn’t B．can’t C．mustn’t D．needn’t 27．The range discount cars issued by Golf Corps are still being honored, but are being sold. A．none B．nothing C．neither D．no 28．He last weekend, didn’t he?A．didn’t do anything B．did nothingC．hardly did anything D．filed to do anything29．The guard neglected his duty, and thus himself the job.A．costed B．have costed C．costing D．cost30．How to protect children web fans from unsuitable material on – line while encouraging them to use the Internet in many parts of the world.A．have lone been discussed B．has long been discussedC．were long been discussed D．was long been discussed31．--- Do the Alberts live next door to you?--- No, but they .A．used to B．used to be C．used to do D．used to be done 32． my eyes when I began to imagine the most fantastic shapes in China’s Got Talent.A．Not until I closed B．No sooner had I closedC．Hardly did I close D．Scarcely had I closed33．Ideally in Broadway theatres and Fifth Avenue, the New York Park Hotel is a favourite with many guests.A．locating B．locatedC．having been located D．being located34．Such an educational program can teach us how to make positive choices when with personal conflicts.A．to face B．facing C．faced D．having faced 35．--- What is it that made Peter so happy and excited?--- a volunteer for Shanghai 2021 World Expo.A．To choose B．Because chosen C．Being chosenD．Having chosen36．All the neighbors admire the family the parents are treating their child like a friend.A．why B．where C．that D．which37．Bill Bank stayed in Pyramid Hotel he was in Cairo.A．the last time B．last timeC．a last time D．for the last time38．Having been attacked by the terrorists, .A．doctors came to their rescueB．the tall building collapsedC．an emergency measure was takenD．warnings were given to foreign tourists39．In the near future, China will increase supply of smaller houses, to help low –income families to buy houses of their own.A．aims B．being aimed C．aiming D．having aimed 40． in the regulations that you should not tell other people the password of your email account.A．What is required B．what requires isC．It is required D．it requiresSection BDirections: 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 collection of more than 30,000 ancient fossils, including dinosaur skeletons, are facing the risk of destruction in Hebei Province, north China, unless effective measures are taken to protect them from further damage. Because of a lack of funding and appropriate protection 41 , the fossils were beginning to weather and oxidize. If the situation 42 , these fossils will become 43 a pile of dust. In a showroom without any temperature or humidity-setting facilities, the fossils are 44 in and around a sand pan, 45 with thick dust. Most of the collection is a 20 – metre – long, five – metre – highskeleton believed to have existed in the late Cretacuous period, when dinosaurs began to become 46 . It is rare 47 anywhere in the world. It took five years to unearth and clean up the skeleton, and 70 percent of the bones where found and pieced together. It’s a pity that the 48 skeleton could not be 49 or made available for research as there were no exhibition halls or protection facilities. The local government has begun to take notice of the problem. Recently experts and local officials have sat together to discuss the possibility of raising funds to build a provincial nature museum.III. Reading Comprehension:Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.For many people today, reading is no longer relaxation. To keep up their work they must read letters, reports, trade publications, interoffice communications, not to mention newspapers and magazines: a never-ending flood of words. In 50 a job or advancing in one, the ability to read and comprehend quickly can mean the difference between success and failure. Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are 51 readers. Most of us develop poor reading 52 at an early age, and never get over them. The main deficiency (缺陷(quēxiàn)) 53 in the actual stuff of language itself-words. Taken individually, words have 54 meaning until they are strung together into phrased, sentences and paragraphs. 55 however, the untrained reader does not read groups of words. He laboriously reads one word at a time, often regressing to 56 words orpassages. Regression, the tendency to look back over 9 you have just read, is a common bad habit in reading. Another habit which 57 down the speed of reading is vocalization—sounding each word either orally or mentally as one reads.To overcome these bad habits, some reading clinics use a device called an 58 , which moves a bar (or curtain) down the page at a predetermined speed. The bar is set at a slightly faster rate 59 the reader finds comfortable, in order to“stretch〞him. The accelerator forces the reader to read fast, 60 word-by-word reading, regression and subvocalization, practically impossible. At first 61 is sacrificed for speed. But when you learn to read ideas and concepts, you will not only read faster, 62 your comprehension will improve. Many people have found their reading skill greatly improved after some training. 63 Charlce Au, a business manager, for instance, his reading rate was a reasonably good 172 words a minute before the training, now it is an excellent 1,378 words a minute. He is delighted that how he can 64 a lot more reading material in a short period of time.50．A．applying B．doing C．offering D．getting 51．A．good B．eager C．poor D．urgent 52．A．training B．habits C．situations D．custom 53．A．lies B．combines C．touches D．involves 54．A．some B．a lot C．little D．dull 55．A．Fortunately B．In fact C．Logically D．Unfortunately 56．A．reuse B．reread C．rewrite D．recite 57．A．scales B．cuts C．slows D．measures58．A．accelerator B．actor C．applicator D．observer 59．A．then B．as C．beyond D．than 60．A．enabling B．leading C．making D．indicating 61．A．meaning B．comprehension C．content D．regression62．A．but B．nor C．or D．for63．A．Look at B．Take C．Make D．Consider 64．A．master B．go over C．present D．get through Section BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AAfter numerous false starts and broken promises, and nearly 184m gallons of crude oil gushed into the ecologically rich waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill was at last brought under control on July 16. So far, both the long –term effects of the oil spill have been studied comprehensively.According to the report by Friends of the Earth US, in the 85 days of the leak,1,387 birds, 444 sea turtles, and 53 mammals were found dead in the Gulf. Nonetheless, the damage yet to be revealed will be far worse than a few dead birds and tar balls along 500 miles of coast. Dolphins, whale sharks and sea turtles numbers will almost certainlyhave been hit hard, and some populations may not ecover for years. Fish and shrimp –breeding habitats will have been hit. Deep coral ceefs, which can take centuries to grow, may also have been affected.The oil that gushed also added to natural oil and gas leaks into Gulf waters. These occur all the time from the sea bed, and the US Department of Energy estimates that there may be 5,000 active “seeps〞 in the northern Gulf alone. One researcher calculated in 2000 that 500,000 barrels of oil-84m gallons-naturally gets into the Gulf each year, but is never cleaned up.The Gulf is also heavily polluted by nitrogen〔氮〕and phosphorus〔磷〕from fertilisers and livestock waste washed down the vast Mississippi river from farms and industry. Every year, a massive oxygen-starved region known as the "dead zone" develops off the coast of Louisiana in which nothing can live. Last month, the US government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said it expected this year’s "zone" to be between 6,500 and 7,800 square miles, the 10th largest ever. No one knows yet how the oil spill may affect it.Fish will have suffered, but paradoxically the US government’s decision to ban commercial fishing from 88,000 sq miles of the Gulf during the clean-up in order to safeguard human health could actually help regenerate depleted fish stocks. The Gulf is one of the most overfished seas in the world, with many species in serious decline and some fisheries near collapse.One wild card yet to be played is a major hurricane tearing through the Gulf of Mexico, Rough seas will hamper (防碍(fánɡài))efforts to finally seal the well andclean up the oil. The associated storm surges could also drive oil over barriers and further onto coastal land and into sensitive habitats. But the raging〔狂暴的〕of a storm could also break up the oil slick〔浮油〕, allowing the bacteria that break it down to act more rapidly.65．Fish and shrimp-breeding habitats will have been hit. Deep coral reefs, which can take centuries to grow, may also have been affected. The word habitats means .A．places under water B．natural homes of plants and animalsC．some animals’ habits D．special places of interest 66．Nonetheless, the damage yet to be revealed will be far worse than a few dead birds and tar balls along 500 miles of coast. The underlined words refer to .A．that will be revealed later B．that has already been revealedC．that needs revealing D．that is been showing67．The incident of natural oil and gas leaks into the Gulf of Mexico mainly involves the interests of .A．the U. S. B．MexicoC．Britain D．the U. S. and BritainBClearly if we are to participate in the society in which we live, we must communicate with other people. A great deal of communicating is performed on a person-to-person basis by the simple means of speech. If we travel in buses， buy things in shops， or eat in restaurants， we are likely to have conversations where we give information oropinions， receive news or comment， and very likely have our views challenged by other members of society.Face to face contact is by no means the only form of communication and during the last two hundred years the art of mass communication has become one of the dominating factors of contemporary society. Two things，above others，have caused the enormous growth of the communication industry. Firstly, inventiveness has led to advances imprinting，telecommunications photography， radio and television. Secondly， speed has revolutionized the transmission〔传输(chuán shū)〕and reception of communications so that local news often takes a back seat to national news， which itself is often almost eclipsed by international news.No longer is the possession of information confined to a privileged minority. In the last century the wealthy man with his own library was indeed fortunate， but today there are public libraries. For years ago people used to flock to the cinema， but now far more people sit at home and turn on the TV to watch a programme that is being channeled into millions of homes.Communication is no longer merely concerned with the transmission of information. The modem communication industry influences the way people live in society and broadens their horizons by allowing access to information，education and entertainment. The printing， broadcasting and advertising industries are all involved with informing，educating and entertaining.Although a great deal of the material communicated by the mass media is very valuable to the individual and to the society of which he is part，the vast modemnetwork of communications is open to abuse〔滥用〕. However，the mass media are with us for better， for worse， and there is no turning back.68．In the first paragraph the writer emphasizes the of face-to-face contact in social setting.A．nature B．limitation C．creativity D．usefulness69．It is implied in the passage that .A．local news used to be the only source of informationB．local news still takes a significant placeC．national news is becoming more popularD．international news is the fastest transmitted news70．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．To possess information used to be a privilege.B．Public libraries have replaced private libraries.C．Communication means more than transmission.D．In formation influences ways of life and thinking.71．From the last paragraph we can infer that the writer is .A．indifferent to the harmful influence of the mass mediaB．happy about the flexible changes in the mass mediaC．pessimistic about the future of the mass mediaD．concerned about the wrong use of the mass mediaCPsychologist George Spilich and colleagues at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, decided to find out whether, as many smokers say, smoking helps them to “think and concentrate〞. Spilich put young non-smokers, active smokers and smokers deprived of cigarettes through a series of tests.In the first test, each subject sat before a computer screen and pressed a key as soon as he or she recognized a target letter among a grouping of 96. In this simple test, smokers, deprived smokers and non-smokers performed equally well.The next test was more complex, requiring all to scan sequences of 20 identical letters and respond the instant one of the letters transformed into a different one. Non-smokers were faster, but under the stimulation of nicotine (尼古丁), active smokers were faster than deprived smokers.In the third test of short-term memory, non-smokers made the fewest errors, but deprived smokers committed fewer errors than active smokers.The fourth test required people to read a passage, then answer questions about it. Non-smokers remembered 19 percent more of the most important information than active smokers, and deprived smokers bested those who had smoked a cigarette just before testing. Active smokers tended not only to have poorer memories but also had trouble separating important information from insignificant details.“As our tests became more complex,〞 sums up Spilich, “non-smokers performed better than smokers by wider and wider margins〞 He predicts, “smokers might perform adequately at many jobs-until they got complicated. A smoking airline pilot could flyadequately if no problems arose, but if something went wrong, smoking might damage his mental capacity.〞72．What is the purpose of Spilich’s experiment?A．To test if smoking has a positive effect on the mental capacity of smokers.B．To see whether smoking helps people’s short-term memory.C．To prove that smoking affects people’s regular performance.D．To show how smoking damages people’s regular performance.73．The underlined word “bested〞 mostly means .A．beat B．enviedC．caught up with D．made the best of74．Which of the following statements is true?A．Active smokers in general performed better than deprived smokers.B．Active smokers responded more quickly than the other subjects.C．Non-smokers were not better than other subjects in performing simple tasks.D．Deprived smokers gave the slowest responses to the various tasks. 75．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．Smokers should not expect to become airline pilots.B．Smoking in emergency cases causes mental illness.C．No airline pilots smoke during flights.D．Smokers may prove unequal to non-smokers in handling emergency cases. Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the listA-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A．Hollywood-a Place Associated with Film and TVB．Famous Film Factories in HollywoodC．Other Entertainment Businesses in HollywoodD．Hollywood, where Actors Begin Their DreamsE．Major Films Produced in HollywoodF．How the American Movie Industry Was Born76.The words film and television are the first to be associated with the place Hollywood. A district in Lost Angeles in the western United States, Hollywood pretty much shows what the American film and television industry is all about. The many functions that are required to make a film product can all happen in this one location. This includes filming in studios, film editing, post-production and even casting of actors.77.Hollywood is every actor’s dream. It has given fame and fortune to many names and faces for almost a century. The place has produced hundreds of hit movies, making it the movie capital of the world. This is one of the reasons why many aspiring actors across America try their luck out in Hollywood. They gain quite a decent living by acting for films and various television shows that are produced there.78.The name Hollywood was already existent long before it became famous as a movie powerhouse. In fact, Hollywood wouldn’t be what it is if it wasn’t for a small troop of actors that ventured into it in 1910. The place was a small village just north of Los Angeles. The very first movie to be filmed there was In Old California. After rumors〔谣言(yáoyán)〕spread out that California was such a great place to shoot movies, directors from all over America began to bring their projects out west into Hollywood.79.Today, most motion picture productions still happen in and about Hollywood. But major picture houses have had to build their properties in other places surrounding Hollywood because of the lack of real estate〔地产〕. At present, the only studio left within the limits of Hollywood is Paramount Studios. Other landmarks that can be found are the Kodak Theater and the Hollywood Hotel, which is now home to the famous Oscars. The famous Hollywood Walk of Fame can also be found there.80.Aside from being the film industry’s powerhouse in movie-making and television programming, Hollywood is also home to many venues and theaters that host award shows like the Academy Awards. It is popular among tourists and is known for having one of the best nightlife recreation facilities in the world. Music studios have also set up their businesses in Hollywood.Section DDirections: Read the following passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.You’re lost in the world of dreams while sleeping. You roll over, smiling as you encounter a swimming pool filled with chocolate. And then your wonderful dream becomes a nightmare where someone is screaming “CET UP!〞—This is just what every teenager goes through each morning!Now, there seems to be one school that finally understands that requiring teens to show up at 9:00 a. m. is cruel to both the kids and the school. The Monkseaton High School in Britain recently did an experiment to see if there was any difference in student behavior if they just pouched back the start of their day by one hour, from 9:0 a. m. to 10:00 a. m. And the results are astonishing. Since using the later start, Monkseaton has seen higher test scores. One of the reasons, of course, is that the teenagers are much happier to have the extra hour of sleep, but there is also a scientific reason behind why they need the extra sleep.The school’s decision to push back the time was based on research conducted by Oxford professor Russell Foster. He concluded that teenagers have different sleep cycles from adults. That is to say, teenagers go to bed late and wake up last. While adults are alert and ready at 8 a. m., teenagers are not fully awake, until 10 a. m., sometimes even noon. Memory tests prove that the more difficult classes should be in the afternoon when teenagers are most alert.Teachers may argue that their students perform better in the morning. But in reality it is because in the morning their students are still sleepy, and are easier to control. Bylunch, teachers are exhausted and kids are ready to go giving the impression that students lose concentration over the day.The Monkseaton school officials are definitely encouraged by the results and plan on voting in June to make it a permanent change. Now if only the rest of the high schools in the world would follow their example, and allow all teens to get some extra zzzz’s. personally, as a tired sixteen-year-old, a late start would help me and my chemistry grade rise.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 13 WORDS.)81．The Monkseaton High School did the research to see .82．What does the “scientific reason〞 in Paragraph 2 refer to? . 83．Memory tests show that teenagers are most in the afternoon.84．Why do children seem to perform better in the mooring? .第二卷I. Translation:Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases given in the brackets.1．千万(qiānwàn)不要在阳光下晒得太久，否那么你的皮肤会晒伤。

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AThe 50-Yard ChallengeAre you ready to joinWe challenge you to cut 50 lawns(草坪) free for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans and anyone in need of help in your town.The challenge is for boys and girls. Ages 8—17.If you accept this challenge, all you need to do is send us a photo of you holding a sign saying“I accept the 50-Yard Challenge”, and in return, we' ll send you a white Raising Men/ Women shirt along with shades and ear protection to get you started. For every 10 lawns cut, you will get a new color shirt.· Once you cut 10 lawns you get an orange shirt· 20 lawns earn a green shirt· 30 lawns earn a blue shirt· 40 lawns earn a red shirt· 50 lawns earn a black shirtOnce you reach 50 lawns, we will come to visit you and present you a black shirt. We will also give you a brand new lawn mower(割草机), weed eater and blower! Let's make a difference together by mowing one yard at a time!All proceeds from our shirts and hats are going towards a scholarship fund we are building for kids who complete our 50-yard challenge.Note: Families who sign up with three or more kids will be required to do 100 lawns or 50 lawns each. 100 lawns per three kids.21. Who is accepted for the 50-Yard ChallengeA. A 7-year-old boy.B. A 20-year-old student.C. A 13-year-old girl.D. A single parent.22. How can you get a red shirtA. By cutting 10 lawns.B. By cutting 20 lawns.C. By cutting 30 lawns. D By cutting 40 lawns.23. What does the organizer offer at the beginningA An ear protector.B A black shirt.C. A weed eater and blower.D. A new lawn mower.BHeman Bekele, a 14-year-old student, became the Nicole of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, standing out among nine other finalists with his creative invention known as the Skin Cancer Treating Soap(肥皂). In recognition of his exceptional achievement, this ninth-grade teenager is set to receive a cash award of $25,000. Bekele's revolutionary concept, presented through a brief two-minute video, centers on the development of a soap that is not only affordable, priced at less than $10 per bar, but also has the potential to reactivate(重新激活) dendritic cells —the body's natural defenders of the skin— to fight against skin cancer.In Bekele's own words, “Curing cancer, one bar of soap at a time.” His passion for biology and technology was the driving force behind this ingenious creation, and the 3M Young Scientist Challenge provided him with the perfect platform to showcase his visionary ideas.Reflecting on his inspiration, Bekele shared that his childhood in Ethiopia played a significant role in shaping his creative thinking. Having witnessed people work tirelessly under the burning sun, he couldn't help but wonder how many were aware of the risks associated with prolonged sun exposure.“I wanted to make my idea not only scientifically exceptional but also accessible to a broad audience,” Bekele expressed during an interview with The Washington Post. To aid him in realizing his big plans, he received invaluable guidance from Deborah Isabelle, a product engineering specialist at 3M, who connected him with other scientists. Eventually, the path forward for Bekele's creation includes obtaining FDA approval.During his presentation at the 3M global headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bekele passionately articulated his vision of turning the soap into a“symbol of hope, accessibility, and a world where skin cancer treatment is within reach for all”.Over the coming five years, Bekele longs to perfect his invention and establish a non-profit organization dedicated to distributing his innovative creation to under-served communities, offering hope and a practical solution in the fight against skin cancer.24. What does the underlined word“Nicole” mean in paragraph 1A. Hero.B. Winner.C. Example.D. Specialist.25. How did Bekele get the idea for his inventionA. He was guided by relevant experts.B. He watched a video about science.C. He saw people work in the hot sun.D. He dealt with scientists in the field.26. Which of the following can best describe BekeleA. Gifted and honestB. Creative and adaptable.C. Humble and enthusiastic.D. Caring and ambitious.27. Where is the text most probably taken fromA. A children's story.B. A medical paper.C. A newspaper.D. A diary entry.CSulphur-crested cockatoos(葵花凤头鹦鹉) are common in western Australia, where they normally live in wooded areas. But as forests have been cut down, cockatoos have gotten used to living near people. Scientists report that people in Sydney, Australia are in a battle with these birds.Last year, scientists at the Max Planck Institute reported that the cockatoos had learned how to open the covers of trash bins for food. That's not an easy job. The cockatoos must lift the heavycover with their beaks(喙) and then walk along, pushing the cover up until it falls over.When scientists first began studying the cockatoos in 2018, only three areas in Sydney had cover-opening cockatoos. A year and a half later, cockatoos in 44 different areas knew the trick. This time the scientists decided to study further. They weren't just studying cockatoos. They were also studying humans.The scientists spent weeks studying more than 3,200 trash bins in four different areas of Sydney. They wanted to see how many bins were protected and what methods were used.In one area, over half the bins were protected. The most common way of protecting the bins was to put a brick or some other heavy objects on the cover. Some people put things like rubber snakes on the top of their bins. The scientists discovered that the humans were teaching each other tricks, too. In most neighborhoods, many people used the same cockatoσ-stopping methods as their neighbors.The researchers say, “It's like a race between humans and cockatoos to learn new ways of doing things. Now many cockatoos have learned how to push heavy items off the bins. As a result, humans have figured out ways to attach the items to the top of their bins.” The researchers describe the situation as a“human-wildlife conflict”“W e expect these conflicts to become more common as humans take over more areas that used to be wild. We'd better understand the animals we share our lives with, and be patient with them,” they add.28. What can we learn about sulphur erested eackatoos from the textA. They like copying humans' behavior.B. They are highly intelligent birds.C. They are good at walking for long hours.D. They are newly found in Australia.29. What did the scientists find in their further researchA. How humans responded to the birds' trick.B. When the birds were able to win the battle.C. Why the birds in more areas did the trick.D. How the cockatoos learned to do the trick.80. What do the researchers mean in the last paragraphA. Humans have better ability to learn.B. The birds intended to make humans angryC. There are different kinds of ways to open bins.D. Humans should change their attitudes to wildlife.31. Which of the following would be the best title for the textA. How to Help“Homeless” CockatoosB. A Human-Land Conflict in AustraliaC. Cockatoos Caused Humans a Terrible ProblemD. A Battle for Bins between Cockatoos and HumansDAn overall transformation is needed for the planet to adapt people's pursuit of well-being. A new study by an international team of researchers explores a Theorv of Plametan y Social Pedagogy as a driver of a transformative process based on a learning society.The Theory of Planetary Social Pedagogy is a way of learning applicable to all soc ietal sectors. According to it, people, societies and the world are an interlinked, systemic body. Such a worldview can make life meaningful, increase people's experiences of belonging and inclusion, expand the scope of care, and help people identify their opportunities to influence.In a time marked by crises, learning to be one with the world is increasingly essential. In many ways, our everyday lives are linked with all other life on Earth. According to Professor Arto O. Salonen of the University of Eastern Finland, the study's lead author, the most important reason behind the upgrading(升级) planetary crises is people's being separated from their surrounding reality. He says, “As we try for a comprehensive sustainability transition(转变), we need increasingly powerful and more systemic interpretations of reality.” The current strategy for a sustainable future emphasizes economic and technological progress, but that is not enough. Learning is needed, too. A learning society relies on changes in its citizens' values, beliefs and worldviews.“How we become aw are of our everyday connection to other people and nature at the level of our emotions, body and mind stands at the core of the sustainability transition,” says Erkka Laininen, a co-author of the study. Having an experience of belonging to and being part of the world strengthens people's sense of meaningfulness and their agency needed in building a sustainable future.The transformative power of a learning society can be a k ev factor in the green transformation going into all society, in which clttlzens' consumer behaviour and ways of living, moving and producing food and energy are organized in new ways. Conceptions of work and the economy can be reformed, too.A sustainable future is not about life becoming more miserable —it's about life becoming richer and more meaningful as hope for the future grows stronger.32. Why is Theory of Planetary Social Pedagogy mentionedA. To stress learning to be one with the world.B. To suggest reforming citizens ways of living.C. To describe how the theory is being improved.D. To tell if a sustainable future is significant.33. What is the main reason for increasing global crises according to Professor SalonenA. The planet is reaching its limits.B. Humans break away from the reality.C. Old ideas of well-being are being questioned.D. Progress in economy and technology is unbalanced.34. What can we conclude from the textA. A sustainable future is based on a learning society.B. Humans, societies and the world were connected more.C. Ending the present strategy for future is needed.D. Global crises have resulted in wrong worldviews.35. How does the author support the theme of the textA. By introducing a theory.B. By making a comparison.C. By using researchers' arguments.D. By providing study processes. 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。

2024—2025学年度海南高三联考试题英语考生注意：1.满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

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1. What does the man suggest Mary do?A. Learn slowly.B. Practise more.C. Take more lessons.2. Whose birthday party will the speakers attend?A. Karl’s.B. Derek’s.C. Amy’s.3. Why is Tina in a hurry?A. She is heading for school.B. She wants to get a book.C. She has to pick up Matt.4. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Lower her voice.B. Do the laundry.C. Paint the wall.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the hotel.B. At the station.C. At the customs.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

邕衡2024年高三年级上学期十二月联考英语试题答案第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5CBACB6-10BABCA11-15CAAAC16-20CBCBB第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）21-23DCB24-27CBBA28-31CDDA32-35BACD36-40BDGCE第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）41-45ADCAB46-50BADBC51-55CADCB第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）56.absorbed57.has existed58.descriptions59.which60.to paint61.with62.stressing63.significantly64.and65.will be introduced/are introduced第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节应用文写作（满分15分）Dear Mr.Black,I am Li Hua,president of our English Club.I'd like to share our plan with you and seek your valuable insights for the coming“Charming English”Night on the new year’s eve.Aiming at sparking students’enthusiasm for English and enhancing their confidence,we plan to include several exciting parts,lasting for2hours.We will present talent shows,dubbing and a knowledge contest.To make the event engaging for all participants,should some English-speaking guests be invited to perform?Do you have any other recommendations?I believe the event will be worthwhile and rewarding with your professional suggestions. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours,Li Hua听力原文Text1W:Have you been to that new Italian restaurant in town yet?The pizza was delicious.It’s beside the Chinese restaurant.M:No,I haven’t.I make pretty nice pizzas myself actually.I do want to try the Indian restaurant which opened up recently,though.(1)Text2W:Frank,I thought you were working in New York.M:I was,but I’ve moved back.I just couldn’t get used to living in a big city,so I’m back at school taking courses to be a teacher.(2)Text3M:Can you find me the X-ray of Mr.Smith’s right leg please?He is the next patient.W:Of course.Here you are,Doctor Brown.(3)Text4M:Jenny,after you finish those reports,can you start arranging a meeting and ordering some paper for the company?(4)W:OK,no problem.I should be able to get started in a couple of hours.Text5M:There is a big sale on in that store.Have you been there?Not much stuff for men,but there is a huge section for women.Check it out!W:Thanks,Kevin.After a busy week with work,that’s just what I need!(5)Text6M:How will you travel down to London for the meeting next month?(6)W:I am going to drive.(6)It will be more convenient.How about you?M:I will take the train or the plane because I don’t like the London traffic.Which hotel are you staying at?W:I chose Holiday Inn.It is£75a night.(7)Plus they have a gym and a swimming pool.M:That is amazing.I chose the Hilton.It is£15more than Holiday Inn.(7)There is no gym or pool but the location is very central.Text7W:Well,it is time to think about our vacation,Greg.Any ideas?(8)M:I would love Hawaii and it looks so romantic.I have always wanted to go there.W:I went there to attend my friend’s wedding last year.I think it’s too expensive.Also,there is not much to do there for a whole week.I was thinking of somewhere in Europe,Italy or France? M:I was once on a business trip to France.France is nice,but it is cold this time of year,as it often snows these days.(9)How about South America,where we can get some sun?W:OK.Brazil?Or Argentina?(10)M:Brazil would be better.(10)Plus the beaches there look amazing.Text8M:Hey,Mary!How was the movie?W:Well,I didn’t really enjoy it,to be honest.M:Why?As a hit movie,it’s received some great reviews for its story and music.(11)W:Oh,the movie was fine.I just got annoyed because of the couple sitting in front of me.M:What happened?W:First,they came late,so it took them a while to get into their seats.This all happened during an exciting part of the movie.And then they started talking.M:Oh,I hate it when people do that!W:The man had seen the movie before.He was telling the woman the entire story(12).M:Unbelievable!W:Well,you won’t believe what happened next!The man to my left asked them to be quiet.And they started arguing!Their voices just got louder and louder.M:Then what happened?W:The manager of the cinema was called in (13)M:That’s terrible!Did they calm down eventually?W:Yes,but it was too late.They had ruined the movie for me.Text9M:Welcome to the showroom.How can I help you today?W:I am looking for a family-friendly vehicle with low costs.I can exchange my old car against the price of the new vehicle too.M:Of course.Have you seen anything you like so far?W:Well,I like Kia.They are good in quality.(15)Where are they from?M:It is a South Korean car.To be honest,the parts are more expensive than your Ford.But they are cheaper than a French car like Renault and much cheaper than a German BMW.(14) W:How much would I get for my old vehicle?M:I would say at around3000pounds.W:Is that red five-door Kia over there available?M:Sadly no,it just sold last week for9000pounds.We do have another one coming in next week,but it is green.Are you interested?(16)W:OK,as long as it’s not black.(16)What day shall I come back?M:Wednesday morning would be good.Text10Thanks,everyone.Let’s clap our hands one more time for the beautiful newly married couple.It is amazing to watch Jerry get married today.Seeing the looks of joy on everyone’s faces touched my heart so dearly.Ever since Jerry and I were kids,people would call us twins.Being a year and a half older than him,this deeply annoyed me at that time,as I wanted to be the bigger and stronger of us two.(18)We have all been so close—the three of us:me,Jerry and our lovely little sister Janet.(17)Janet,I see from the screen that you are crying tears of joy.(19)Thanks for your generous gift,which has just arrived in time.Although it’s a pity you are not present in person,having you online is great too.(19)This family means the world to me.And to Gail,I want to welcome you to our family.Now,I know you all are hungry.But please,I suggest all of us walk out to the garden to watch Jerry and Gail have their first dance as a married couple.(20)【A篇】文章大意：Beverley Puppet Festival（贝弗利木偶节）招募志愿者。

东莞市2024-2025学年第一学期七校联考试题高三英语命题人：罗欣捷郑珊雅审题人：孔颖余春霞本试卷共8页,满分120分,考试用时120分钟。

选择题从第二部分的“阅读”开始,试题序号从“21”开始。

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。

AStrawberry picking is a popular and enjoyable activity in Pennsylvania.The state’s favorable weather and long growing season make it a favorite pastime for both locals and tourists.Bricker’s StrawberriesIt is a family-owned farm in Carlisle,PA,offering pre-picked and pick-your-own berries throughout the year.Prices range from$2/pound for pick-your-own berries to$4.25/quart for pre-picked berries.Opening hours may vary depending on the weather,so it’s best to check their website before heading out to the farm.Oak Grove FarmsOak Grove Farms in Mechanicsburg,PA,has been a family-owned farm since the1960s.They offer a variety of fruits,and delicious baked goods,with strawberries being their specialty.Prices start at$15for a4-quart container.The farm store is open Monday to Saturday from8:00a.m.to 6:00p.m.for visitors to make a purchase.Honey Bear OrchardsLocated in Lebanon,PA,it is a family-owned orchard providing fresh fruits to the community since1980.With their fun and safe atmosphere,you can pick your quality fruit with your friends. U-pick strawberries cost They also offer pre-picked strawberries for a slightly higher cost. You can pay through cash or check only in their shop.Brecknock OrchardBrecknock Orchard in Mohnton,PA,is a family-friendly farm where you can pick strawberries and enjoy other activities on the farm.Wagon(马车)ride orchard tours cost$8per person and include beautiful toys for kids.The cost of strawberry picking starts at$4/pound,and they accept cash and credit cards.21.What deserves your special attention if you are going to Bricker’s Strawberries?A.Its location.B.Its opening hours.C.Its fruit prices.D.Its berry types.22.What does Oak Grove Farms and Honey Bear Orchards have in common?A.Providing shopping services.B.Sharing an equally long history.C.Being owned by the same family.D.Having the same business hours.23.Which is most suitable for a family with young children?A.Bricker’s Strawberries.B.Oak Grove Farms.C.Honey Bear Orchards.D.Brecknock Orchard.The idea of climbing Mt.Qomolangma disgusted me.The mountain came to represent the opposite of everything that I loved and respected about climbing.What had once been the final mountain climbing goal became the focus of a commercial guiding industry.Over the years,the crowds at Base Camp grew,leaving behind tons of trash.Whenever I was asked whether.I’d climb Mt.Qomolangma,my answer was always the same:not interested.That was probably where my personal Mt.Qomolangma story would have ended,were it not for an old friend Thom Pollard and his obsession(迷恋)with one of the greatest mysteries.In1999, he began to explore and found the remains of George Mallory,the celebrated British climber who disappeared while he was attempting to be the first to climb Mt.Qomolangma.But Mallory’s partner,Sandy Irvine,and the camera he had likely carried,were not found.The mountain climbing world has been wondering whether they might have reached the top in1924.Pollard’s story moved me.I began to pack for the climb and expected that our advanced equipment would make it manageable,perhaps easy.I was wrong.On the highest point on the planet,I was more tired than I’d ever been in any climbing.Along the way,I continuously tipped my hat,not just to Mallory and Irvine but to anyone who has the drive to push himself or herself up this route.My search was in vain,but I began to reconsider Mt.Qomolangma.I witnessed many climbers,who were much more than just self-centered tourists.We shared route information,weather forecasts,and family photos—all united around a common goal.I went to Mt.Qomolangma to seek Irvine.But in the end,I found something more difficult to get:the spirit that Irvine and Mallory shared.It was hiding in plain sight,right where it has always been:inside the brave souls who risk so much to follow in storied adventurers’footsteps up Mt. Qomolangma.24.Why did the author once hate Mt.Qomolangma?A.Because the mountain was overcrowded.B.Because his original climbing goal changed.C.Because climbing it became a profit-driven industry.D.Because he had to brave the elements on the mountain.25.What motivated the author to climb Mt.Qomolangma later?A.The influence of Thom Pollard.B.The results of the previous climbing.C.The development of advanced equipment.D.The spirit of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine.26.What does the underlined phrase“tipped my hat”in paragraph3mean?A.Relieved my tiredness.B.Showed my respect.C.Expressed my gratitude.D.Proved my determination.27.What message does the passage mainly convey?A.The search for missing adventurers holds great value.B.Modern climbing lacks respect for the natural environment.C.Spirits of the climbers of Mt.Qomolangma are worth respect.D.Experienced climbers are qualified to conquer Mt.Qomolangma.A casual walk along the Beijing Central Axis,connecting the Drum Tower and the impressive Forbidden City—this was Zhao’s first city-walking journey in the spring of last year.Since then, the21-year-old student from Beijing Foreign Studies University has remained a city-walk fan, believing it to be the best way to“rediscover a city”.“I visited Beijing before the start of my college life here,and it was a typical package tour during which going to scenic spots and taking photos was a big thing.The crowded tourist attractions gave me the impression that Beijing was a noisy place,”Zhao said.With the increasing variety of travel choices,traditional group tours no longer satisfy people who are looking for a more personal and different travel experience and hoping to explore every part of the city in a more engaging way.Compared with tightly scheduled routes and picture-taking tours,city-walking focuses on free, casual experiences.The trending city-walk culture,which encourages experiencing urban life with no transportation means except one’s legs and feet,has also made splashes on various social media platforms.On the video-sharing app Douyin,the Chinese version of Tik-Tok,a recent video about citywalk routes in Guangzhou,Guangdong province,has gained more than171,000likes,with 72,000viewers of all ages adding the video to their favorites.According to a report from lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu,in the first half of this year,searches about city-walks increased30times from the previous year.“The route offers a glimpse into the culture and landscape in different historical stages,as well as its beautiful natural scenery,”it said.Following his experience in Beijing,Zhao has also explored Wuhan in Hubei province, Hangzhou in Zhejiang province and other cities through city-walking tours.“City-walking is all about doing whatever you your own exploration of a city,and it is actually the kind of slow-paced,low-carbon lifestyle that I relate to so much,”he said.28.Why do Zhao call city-walking the best way to“rediscover a city”?A.The variety of travel choices is limited.mon tour wastes much time in taking pictures.C.Traditional group tour totally satisfies people’s need.D.It is a more enjoyable and personal way to explore the city.29.What do we know about city-walk culture?A.It shows historical moments in Xiaohongshu.B.It promotes exploring the city without transportation.C.It offers practical travel tips through social media platforms.D.It refers to a30-minute walk on the video-sharing app Douyin.30.What can we learn in the paragraph5?A.City-walk is only loved by young people.B.City-walk recommends the shortest route.C.City-walk has gained popularity on the Internet.D.City-walk has both advantages and disadvantages.31.What is the best title of the passage?A.Walking Out from HomeB.Going Free to Explore the WorldC.A Popular Social PlatformD.Culture of Walking Catching on in CitiesDDamian Stefaniuk and his colleagues at Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)have developed a novel energy storage device—a supercapacitor—using three basic,inexpensive materials:water,cement,and a soot(煤灰),which can carry electricity.Supercapacitors are highly efficient at storing energy but differ from batteries in some important ways.They can charge much more quickly than a lithium(锂)battery and don’t experience the same level of performance decline over time.But supercapacitors also release the power they store rapidly,making them less useful in devices such as mobile phones,laptops or electric cars where a steady supply of energy is needed over an extended period of time.Yet according to Stefaniuk,these supercapacitors could make an important contribution to efforts to reduce carbon emissions and make the global economy more environmentally friendly.“If it can be scaled up,the technology can help solve an important issue—the storing of renewable energy,”he says.He and his fellow researchers at MIT envision several applications for their supercapacitors. One might be to create roads that store solar energy and then release it to recharge electric cars wirelessly as they drive along a road.The rapid release of energy from the supercapacitors would allow vehicles to get a rapid boost to their batteries.Another application would be using supercapacitors in the foundations or walls of houses,so that these parts of the house not only support the structure but also store energy."But it's still early stages.Right now,the supercapacitor made from building materials can only store just under300watt-hours per cubic meter,enough to power a10-watt LED light for30 hours.The power might seem low compared to regular batteries,but a foundation made from30-40 cubic meters of this material could meet the daily energy needs of a house,"says Stefaniuk."Since this material is used so widely around the world,it has the potential to be very competitive and useful for energy storage.32.What might be an advantage of supercapacitors?A.They require little care.B.They are lighter in design.C.They release power in a stable manner.D.They continue to work effectively over time.33.How does the author highlight the application of supercapacitors?A.By providing examples.B.By giving instructions.C.By making comparisons.D.By presenting cause and effect.34.Which of the following can be inferred about the supercapacitor technology?A.It is still developing and has great potential.B.It will be limited to small-scale applications.C.It is efficient enough to help replace batteries.D.It will become widely used in everyday devices.35.What is the purpose of this text?A.To present a difficult problem.B.To advocate a timely action.C.To introduce a possible solution.D.To explain a complex process.第二节(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。

广东2025届高三12月金太阳大联考英语试题及答案解析第二部分阅读（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。

ASports Leisure & Facilities AssistantSalary: ￡25,802 per yearAn opportunity has arisen to develop your career in the leisure industry and become part of a dynamic team in PP Leisure Facility.We are looking for individuals who hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and have customer service experience. The role will include, but is not limited to, working within the leisure centre gym, covering: the front desk, and working within the pool area.Successful applicants. will. be given the opportunity to gain experience in: general sports facility operations. This will include the sports hall, swimming pool, and many other facilities. We offer a 2-year training programme that includes assistance in obtaining relevant industry recognised qualifications: Level 1 & 2 Swimming Teaching qualifications, Fitness Instructor qualifications, and First Aid qualifications.Full-time hours are based on 37.5 hours per week, on an annualised hours basis including evenings and weekends on a shift. Flexibility is required. Applications for part-time hours will be considered, so please let us know your availability in your application.This welcoming and motivating school for boys and girls offers a great place to learn and grow in Cambridge. We focus on our students, and our shared values create a strong, caring, and united community. The person who gets this job will join a dedicated and friendly team of teachers and staff, all working together to give our students the best education possible.PleasesendyourapplicationtoJaneBlack(**********************)by9:00amonNovember8,2024.Wewill look at applications as they come in and might interview people before the deadline. So, it's best to send your application as soon as you can.21. What is specifically required for the position?A. A degree in sports management.B. Advanced first aid certification.C. Previous experience in. a school. environment.D. A-current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.22. How should applicants submit their applications?A. By email.B. In personC. By telephoneD. Through express23. What is the text?A. An invitation.B. A job advertisement.C. A guide to sport.D. A promotion brochure.BIn the last two years, tennis has taken over our closets, our screens and now-our living rooms.At least that is: the hope of Belgiani eco-designer Mathilde Wittock, who fashions furniture from thrown tennis balls. Wittock's chaises longues(躺椅) are entirely cushionless -- save for the filling of 500 precisely arranged tennis balls. Her one-meter-long benches are similarly few and far between, with some 270 balls being both stylish and structurally substantial.Around: 300 million tennis: balls are produced each year and almost-all of them end up inland fills, taking over 400 years to decompose(分解). Wittock estimates the lifecycle of a ball stands: at just nine games, depending on the level of tennis: being played.It takes Wittock around three to four weeks to build a chair. Every ball is cut and dyed by hand, with colors picked out especially to fit the client's space. It was through much trial and error that she was able to use the shape of the ball while masking some of its all-too-easily-recognized features. “I needed to find an assembly(组装) that changed the iconic appearance of the tennis balls," she said. It's yellow and has these white lines. How do I deal with them?"Wittock started to see the design's possibilities of the sporting equipment when she was studying at Central SaintMartins, an art-school in London. Today, she receives all her materials via donations from tennis clubs. Collections began small--sometimes with just 10 tossed balls at a time --but quickly grew. Now, Wittock works with the Federation of Wallonia in Brussels, who have offered her their entire stock-around 100, 000. How long will it last? "It's enough for a few months, she said. "If things get wild, maybe it will last nine months. Because I have a rhythm of cutting tennis balls.I can get through 1, 800 per week.24. Why are the numbers listed in paragraph 2?A. To highlight a waste.B. To promote à. productC. To state the material of furniture.D. To show tennis' popularity.25. What function does paragraph 3 act as?A. A definition.B. An example.C. A background.D. A proof.26. What does Wittock have to do to handle the thrown tennis balls?A. She cleans them cleverly.B. She adjusts their' colors accordingly.C. She uses their characteristics.D. She asks her friends for help.27. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Wittock's work plans.B. Wittock's education experience.C. Wittock's pride in profits.D. Wittock's stuff sources.CYour phone has a screen that displays images and videos. The screen uses tiny dots known as pixels(像素) that consist of three primary colors red, green and blue. By mixing these colors in different ways, your: phone can show you everything from beautiful beach scenes to cute puppies.Now imagine something similar for smells. Scientists are developing digital scent technology that uses a small number of different cartridges(暗盒), each containing a specific scent. Just like how pixels mix the three basic colors to create images, these scent cartridges could mix to create different smells. Just as images on your phone are made of digital codes that represent combinations of pixels, smells produced by a future phone could be created through digital codes. Each smell could have a specific recipe: made: up of different amounts of the ingredients in the cartridges.When you receive a digital scent code, your phone could mix tiny: amounts of the different scents from the cartridges to create the desired smell. This mix would then be released through a small vent on the phone, allowing you to smell it. With just a few cartridges, your phone could potentially create a huge variety of smells, much like how red, green and blue pixels can create countless colors.Creating a phone that can produce smells involves several challenges. One is designing a system that can produce thousands of different smells using only a few cartridges. Another is how to control how strong a scent should be and how long a phone should send it out. And phones will also need to sense odors near them and convert those to digital codes so your friends’ phones can send smells to you. The cartridges should also be easy to refill, and the chemicals in them should be safe to breathe. These hurdles make it a tricky but exciting area of research.28. What enables a phone screen to present diverse visual contents from-paragraph 1?A. Special sensors detecting colors.B. A unique way for color reflection.C. Advanced software foy image generation.D. Pixels of three primary colors in combination.29. What can we Jearn about digital scent from paragraph 2?A. It is created by using cartridges.B. It's a fully-developed technology.C. It comes from the same cartridges.D. It is related to images on mobile phones.30. What is one of the troubles scientists face when developing digital scent technology?A. Creating new scents. that don't exist in nature.B. Combining all primary-colors to. produce: one smell.C. Regulating the strength and duration of scents.D. Finding a way to emit scents that last for a long time.31. What is the main idea of the text?A. A comparison between image combination and smell production.B. The development and challenges of digital scent technology.C. The advantages of updating a phone that can display images.D. The history and future of complex phone technology.DIn recent years the production of blades(叶片) for wind turbines(风力涡轮机) has undergone a revolution, as it were. As turbine output is related to the square of blade length, this has also increased how much power can be produced.But there's a hitch. Today's longest blades have become too big to be delivered to inland wind farms. They can be taken only by ship to offshore sites, where building costs are far higher.Logistics specialists have consequently been raising their game. Trucks with "blade-lifter” hydraulics(液压装置) can rotate(旋转) their load to reduce displacement on turns, a useful trick in hilly places without overhead obstacles. The past decade has also seen the development of highly accurate “swept path analysis" software. Fed with a digital model of a transport corridor, tree branches included, the software reveals to within a few centimetres --if a blade could get through.For all that, problems, still arise. During the many months it can take to secure transport permits, trees grow and new obstacles are often created. Producing the blades on site has so far proved impractical. In addition to introducing potential failure points, the joints are expensive and heavy. They also reduce wind-harnessing surface area by about 15%. One idea is to 3D-print blades at wind farms. A Silicon Valley firm has $1.3m in funding. If all goes well, the company hopes to produce a 50-metre blade in late 2025. 3D-printed blades of 100metres could follow by 2028. The boss of the firm estimates on-site printing would cut developers' total cost for blades by a quarter.The wind power industry spends an astonishing 7% or so of its capital expenditures on moving blades. Even expensive, long-shot attempts to find a better way, then, could prove worth the effort.32. What does the underlined word "hitch" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Improvement.B. Advantage.C. Challenge.D. Disorder.33. How were the wind turbines transport in the past?A. By using trucks with is special devices to change the position of turbines.B. By reducing the load of the trucks to make turns.C. By applying software to the big trees detection.D. By making digital models of the large blades.34. What is the suggestion about addressing the transportation of turbine blades?A. Printing the blades on-site at wind farms.B. Using lighter materials to produce the blades.C. Increasing the number of transport permits.D. Reducing the length of the turbine blades.35. What is the author's attitude to the efforts to improve the transportation of blades?A. Ambiguous.B. Supportive.C. Cautious.D. Doubtful.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。

湖北省十一校2024-2025学年高三上学期12月联考英语试题一、阅读理解Renew San Francisco ZooSpend a Saturday beautiful gardens for both the animals and visitors.What can be expected?●Becoming part of the Zoo’s history●Sharing and developing new skills and interests●Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides(杀虫剂)●Meeting new people of different backgrounds with shared goal of conserving the Earth’s plant and animal speciesWho can volunteer?Adults and children (at least 1 adult per 5 children).When can I volunteer?The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed.What do I wear?Choose something warm and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear tough work shoes.Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo EventGroups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies, when your group works together to complete Zoo projects. Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride. Zoo staff will help organize each event to ensure your group enjoys the day at the Zoo.To sign up, e-mail *********************.1．What are the volunteers of the Zoo expected to do?A．Collect data on new species.B．Learn about the Zoo’s history.C．Join eco-friendly gardening.D．Research gardening techniques.2．What rule must be followed by volunteers attending the Zoo event?A．Wearing a specific uniform.B．Bringing their own tools.C．Preparing meals in advance.D．Participating on schedule.3．What is a benefit of sponsoring a Renew the Zoo day for a company?A．Enhancing fellowship among members.B．Developing bonds with local businesses.C．Receiving training in animal protection.D．Getting discounted price on future visits.On a clear sunny day on the Georgia coast, ecotour guide Rene Heidt leads her guests on her boat through a narrow waterway. Unbroken grasses reach overhead, and there’s no building, power line, or cell tower in sight. It’s a perfect location for visitors to view a nearby mudflat (泥滩), where roughly300,000 shorebirds, including the roseate spoonbill and the whimbrel, come to eat, rest, and nest every year.Heidt has had a 15-year career as an ecotour guide and much of what she shares on the tours comes from her experiences. But more recently, the University of Georgia’s Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE) certification (认证) program has been designed to support ecotour guides like Heidt, helping improve the information they share with tourists. The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats.While providing knowledge about Georgia’s natural resources, the CARE program also discusses how to visit some sensitive areas responsibly. Now, when Heidt gives boating tours, she rows with a light touch, moving almost silently across the water. When she shares facts about wildlife with her guests, she doesn’t speak louder than whispers. Actually, it’s a skill Heidt must have perfected in her previous career. “The program changes the way I give tours. It helps me to be more mindful of a boat’s influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about,” she recalled.Getting trained through the CARE program also benefits Heidt’s business. According to Heidt, the program allows her to learn more about this environment. And that’s knowledge she passes along to her guests. “It’s a fantastic coast,” she says. “And it’s important to share its beauty with others to help them realize that it is worth protecting.”4．Why was the CARE program launched?A．To offer the latest tour news.B．To qualify and recognize ecotour guides.C．To give aid to local education.D．To share and publicize travel experience. 5．What may be the suggestion from the CARE program for visiting sensitive areas?A．Reasonably arrange travel routes.B．Save as much wildlife as possible.C．Leave as little impact as possible.D．Fully respect local cultural customs. 6．What is Heidt’s attitude towards the CARE program?A．Doubtful.B．Tolerant.C．Uncertain.D．Favorable. 7．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Tending to Sensitive Coastal Areas B．Reaching out to Ecotourism SupportersC．Backing up Ecotourism in Georgia D．Initiating a CARE Certification JourneyIn these days of electronic everything, you’d think that most businesses wouldn’t be using paper cheques (支票) any more. In fact, for most businesses, paper cheques are still a thing. As many as one in three business deals are paid this way and 81% of firms in the US are still using paper cheques to settle some of their bills.Stop the eye-rolling because yeah, we know electronic payments are quicker to make, authorize and complete, and they’re easier to track and report. They save paper and are good for the environment. They’re more secure, efficient and cost less. They can be made and approved from anywhere. A growing number of businesses not only prefer electronic payments, but are requiring customers to do this. Even Microsoft recently announced that it would no longer accept paper cheques from its partners.But still ... I’m going to miss the paper cheque. I’ve always enjoyed the circumstance of the biweekly cheque run and the grandest part is the final approval evidenced by the ultimate proof of authority: the signature. Some of my clients take delight in the opportunity to examine and sign every cheque because there’s no better example of power than this. Paper cheques are not only a written form of contracts favored by firms throughout history but also a form of marketing where companies can proudly display their logos. They are clear evidence of stability and reliability.Unfortunately, the writing is on the wall for the paper cheque. And that makes me sad. According to the Small Business Administration, the majority of small business owners are over the age of 50. We grew up with Swanson TV Dinners, hockey without helmets (头盔) andappointed smoking sections in airplanes. We’ll retire and younger generations will bury us along with our chequebooks.We know this will unavoidably change. For now, many businesses in the US are still relying on paper cheques to pay. Yes, they’re inefficient and costlier. But please be patient. Allow me to have this one little enjoyment while it lasts.8．What phenomenon does the author describe in paragraph 1?A．Doing business is increasingly difficult.B．Everything is going electronic in the US.C．Paper cheques are still in use in business.D．Most American firms fail to pay the bills. 9．What does Microsoft’s decision indicate?A．The growing trend of shifting to electronic payments.B．The change in forms of cooperation in big companies.C．The potential comeback of paper cheques in the market.D．The popularity of electronic payments among customers.10．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?A．Defend his preference.B．Introduce a new concept.C．Call for readers’ support.D．Promote an old tradition.11．Why does the author mention Swanson TV Dinners and hockey without helmets?A．To emphasize the outdated nature of past trends.B．To show his attachment to old-school practices.C．To stress his resistance to technological changes.D．To suggest the reliability of traditional methods.For decades, “simpler is better” has been accepted as a universal truth in marketing. Nick Light, assistant professor of marketing at the UO Lundquist College of Business, has tested that assumption. He found that most consumers prefer offerings that appear to be easy to use and understand. However, pushing simplicity can have a hidden, costly downside.“Simplicity is not a silver bullet,” Light said. This method might work for established companies with track records to back up their claims. But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common.Light’s earlier experience stimulated his interest in the study. He was a marketing manager at a direct-to-consumer mattress(床垫) company. With the catchword “one perfect mattress”, the company offered only one mattress model shipped directly to the consumer’s door, dramatically simplifying the mattress-buying process. “Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration in the material, would get really angry,” Light said. “They would say things like, “I don’t understand what’s so difficult about this,’ even when producing and shipping mattresses are quite complex. These customers were getting overly upset because the product and process had been labeled as simple.”The study also showed that consumers judged the complexity of brands or products based on their mental connections. For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad.Light also looked into product quality and customer opinions and found that consumers are less likely to recommend simpler brands after failures compared to more complex brands. Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver.12．What does the underlined words “a silver bullet” in paragraph 2 mean?A．A risky investment.B．A business strategy.C．A quick-fix method.D．A cure-all solution.13．What did the use of simplicity in the mattress business lead to?A．Rising customer dissatisfaction.B．Reduced expenses for producers.C．Longer transport time for goods.D．More comments from customers. 14．What mainly influence consumers’ views on a brand according to the study?A．The company’s historical background.B．The impressions shaped by ad design.C．The advertising reviews on its website.D．The richness of color in its packaging. 15．What advice does the author give to marketers?A．Advertise after-sale customer service.B．Be cautious about simplicity-themed efforts.C．Stress product quality over simplicity.D．Improve brand presence through socialmedia.When I was in primary school, reading index cards (索引卡) under the guidance of our librarian was how my classmates and I located the books we wanted and entered the world of ideas. It was amazing. 16 Then the same librarian explained that book-locating information was also available on a website. We could select books without even leaving our chairs.17 The librarian was not confident that the new technology would last. So, as kids, we kept one foot planted in each world, learning the digital landscape while also physically exploring libraries.Throughout educational history, new tools have been accepted, rejected, or ignored. Digital card catalogues (目录) are an example of tools that facilitate learning, leading many schools to adopt a generally friendly attitude toward new technologies. 18 Some tools negatively affect our learning, the most recent example being ChatGPT.ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that can respond to the questions one asks, drawing on stores of information and its interactions with other users. Where ChatGPT impacts education is in completing tasks assigned to students. Students can quit thinking — allowing ChatGPT to digest difficult readings on their behalf. 19But learning to write is learning to think. Thinking is something we need to grow and progress as human beings. 20 ChatGPT and related technologies destroy this important task. I recommend that students resist employing them in the context of reading and writing if they wish to be transformed by their learning.A．Sure, AI can do these tasks for us.B．Education is meant to shape a person.C．But not all tools are equally constructive.D．They can also ask it to construct essays assigned by professors.E．If allowed to have access to AI-based tools, no one would ever think.F．However, this whole process seemed disappointing the very next day.G．In those days, we were living between the digital and pre-digital worlds.二、完形填空It was 2017 when the accident occurred. That day it started to rain when I 21 to stop just inches from the car ahead. Before I sighed with 22 , my car was hit hard from behind.23 , I was unharmed and stepped out to 24 the situation. The girl who had hit me was in tears. She 25 to me and explained that her brakes (刹车) had taken longer to 26 because of the slippery road. Minutes later, a policeman 27 and directly issued the girl a ticket for “failure to control speed”, and several other offenses, which could have led to the 28 of her license. The girl was extremely upset, but she was helpless against the result. I comforted her that it wasn’t her 29 and promised to help.Two weeks later, I received a notice to appear as a witness in the girl’s trial. Although it wasn’t required, I decided to seek 30 . Upon seeing me in court, the girl appeared quite 31 . I recounted the incident 32 , saying neither of us was speeding and that the road was exceptionally slippery. I also 33 the girl wasn’t to blame.When I finished speaking, the courtroom erupted into applause, and the judge praised me for 34 my citizen’s duty. After careful consideration, he dismissed the 35 against the girl. I believe whoever encounters such a case would do the same. 21．A．managed B．hesitated C．failed D．refused 22．A．disappointment B．excitement C．regret D．relief 23．A．Hopefully B．Thankfully C．Strangely D．Importantly 24．A．improve B．clarify C．assess D．monitor 25．A．whispered B．mentioned C．apologized D．described 26．A．refresh B．recover C．repair D．respond 27．A．turned up B．sped by C．stepped aside D．showed off 28．A．limitation B．cancellation C．explanation D．collection 29．A．weakness B．effort C．excuse D．fault 30．A．advice B．freedom C．cooperation D．justice 31．A．proud B．grateful C．pitiful D．confused 32．A．confidently B．subjectively C．truthfully D．impatiently33．A．appreciated B．expected C．stressed D．doubted 34．A．performing B．transforming C．remembering D．accepting 35．A．criticisms B．charges C．procedures D．requirements三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。