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2024-2025 学年度高三年级下学期一模综合素质评价 8.Whatwasthekids’initialreactiontohorsebackriding? A.Nervous. B.Curious. C.Indifferent. 英语学科 主命题人 任帅 9.Howwasthecheese-makingprocessaccordingtoFrank? (满分150分,考试时间120分钟) A.Messyandcomplex. B.Difficultbutrewarding. C.Messybutenjoyable. Ⅰ 卷(共 95分) 10.Whatwasthemostexcitingpartofthetripforthekids? 注意事项: A.Thehorsebackriding. B.Thecampfirenight. C.Thefruit-picking. 1. 答第I卷前,考试务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。 听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。 2. 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,用皮擦干净后, 11.Whatisthemandoing? 再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。 A.Conductingajobinterview. B.Hostingaprogram. C.Givingalecture. 第一部分:听力(共两节,满分20分) 12.WhichpoetdoesMaureenadmiremost? 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) A.WilliamShakespeare. B.EmilyDickinson. C.RobertFrost. 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。 13.WhatdoesFrost’spoetryteachMaureenaboutmodernlife? 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。 A.Interactwithnature. B.Slowdownlife’space. C.Exploreapoeticlife. 例:Howmuchistheshirt? 听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。 A. £19.15. B.£9.18 C.£9.15 答案是C。 14.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout? 1.Whatdoesthewomaneattorelievestress? A.Termpaper. B.Modernliterature. C.Writingstrategies. A.Sweets. B.Friedchicken. C.Wholewheatbiscuits. 15.WhatisProfessorWhitelike? 2.Wheredidthemangettheinformation? A.Patient. B.Easy-going. C.Demanding. A.OnTV. B.OntheInternet. C.Inthenewspaper. 16.Whatworriesthemanmostabouthistermpaper? 3.WhattimedoestheFolkloreMuseumcloseonweekdays? A.Writingskills. B.Researchwork. C.Structureissue. A.5:00pm. B.7:00pm. C.9:00pm. 17.Whatdoesthewomansuggestthemandotofindbetterreferences? 4.Howmightthewomanfeel? A.Usethelibraryeffectively. B.Hireaninstructor. C.Organizeaworkshop. A.Puzzled. B.Satisfied. C.Disappointed. 听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。 5.Whatwillthespeakersdonext? 18.What’sthefirststeptobookatourwithChinaDiscovery? A.Continuepacking. B.Havearest. C.Goshopping. A.Scanningsampletoursandfillingintheinquiryform. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) B.Signingacontractassoonaspossible. 听下面5段对话或读白,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 C.Contactingtheircustomerservicedirectly. 出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟。听完后,各小 19.Whatcanyoudoifthesampletoursdon’tmeetyourneeds? 题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 A.Askforarefund. 听第6段材料,回答题6、7题。 B.Complaintotheircustomerservice. 6.WhatdoesthemanthinkofDeepSeek’simpactonjobs? C.Filloutacustomtourplanform. A.Itwillchangejobsbutnotreplaceall. 20.Whatdoweknowaboutthepaymentwhenbookingatour? B.Itcandomostcreativework. A.Theinitialpaymentamountisfixed. C.Itwillmakejobsmoredifficult. B.Thebalanceshouldbepaid30daysbeforearrival. 7.WhichjobislesslikelytobereplacedbyAIaccordingtotheman? C.Cashcannotbeusedforpayment. A.Writingreports. B.Answeringemails. C.Nursing. 听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。 高三年级英语学科 第1 页 (共6页) {#{QQABIQYs4giYgAaACZ4LUwEkCwiQsJEiJUokgQAWKA5KAANABCA=}#}第二部分:阅读(共两节, 满分50分) 22.Howcanonecangetfreeadmission? 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) A.Bypurchasingadigitalpassonawebsite. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。 B.Byshowingthevoucherattheselectedsite. C.Bysubmittinganapplicationonthewebsite. A D.ByjoiningasamemberoftheNationalTrust. FREEFAMILYPASS—NationalTrust 23.Whatcanweknowaboutthepassaccordingtothepassage? Looking for the perfect day out this March? Whether you love peaceful woodland walks, A.Itallowsfreeentryforasix-personfamily. birdwatching, or discovering new places surrounded by nature, the National Trust has something for B.Itincludesfreetransportandparking. everyone. C.Itislimitedtooneperhousehold. Thanks to this incredible offer, you can enjoy a FREE visit to a National Trust property of your D.Itcanbeusedmorethanonce. choice.Itwillgiveyoutheperfectexcusetogatheryourlovedonesandexplorethegreatoutdoors. Start your year by reconnecting with nature and making unforgettable memories with family and B friends. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of National Trust LaurenceKemball-Cook’s officein Londonis arelaxed space,filled with informally dressedstaff sites—completelyfree! who all radiate the same air of youthful enthusiasm as their boss. This 30-year-old engineer is the HOWTOCLAIM creator of “Pavegen”, a paving tile (铺地砖) that turns the force of people’s footsteps into clean, Cut out the voucher (代金券) below and present at your chosen National Trust location. Some renewableenergy. National Trust properties require advance booking, please check the property website for full details. Theideafirstcametohimwhileheworkedattheenergy companyE.ON. Hewasaskedtodesign Certain places are excluded ( 排 除 在 外 ) from this promotion, details can be found at a street light that’s powered by solar energy or by wind. “But when the sun’s notshining or the wind’s reachformsco.uk/nationaltrustpass notblowing,there’snopower.SoItriedforayearandfailed.” FREENationalTrustFAMILYPASS He was really upset. Then one day he was walking through Victoria Station in London and 1. This pass is single use and is effective once from the date of issue through to 31 December, 2025 thought about all the people there. “I’d read that 38,000 people an hour walked through the station. inclusive. Whatifwecouldusethatenergyasapowersource?”hethought. 2. This pass allows free admission at participating National Trust places for 2 adults and up to 3 So we have Pavegen. The weight of a footstep on his tile makes a flywheel inside it turn. “The children, or 1 adult and up to 4 children. Adults are aged 18 or over, children are aged under 17 more people walk, the more this flywheel turns,” Laurence explains. “Then we withdraw the power inclusive. fromtheflywheelasweneedit.” 3. This pass is for standard admission only and excludes parking, group entity, paid transport, and any At the Paris Marathon, where Pavegen installed (安装) tiles at the finish, the runners crossed 176 paidevents. tiles, leaving 401,756 footsteps that generated 3,141,926 joules (焦耳) — enough to recharge 1,880 4. This pass is effective at participating National Trust places within advertised opening hours. mobilephonesorpoweranelectriccarfor24km. Openinghoursmaybesubjecttochangeatanytimeandshouldbecheckedatnationaltrustpass.org.uk Today Laurence has already exported his tiles to the world. “We’ve done more than 130 projects 5. Present this pass to receive free admission at participating places. Pass holders who cannot present in over 30 countries. My vision is for Pavegen to be to cities what ‘Intel inside’is for PCs. I want to thepass,orvisitanexcludedplace,willbechargedthefulladmissionprice. covereverysinglecityintheworldwithourtiles,”hesaid. 6.Onlyonepassperhouseholdwillbepermitted. But the producing cost—which Laurence estimates as £230-£310 per square metre of tile—remains a problem. Laurence claims, “In the next 24 months we’ll make our tiles the same price 21.WhatcanpeopleenjoywiththeNationalTrust’soffer? asnormalflooring.Andwhenyouinstallthem,they’llgiveyouenergyforfree.” A.Anoutdooractivityclosetonature. B.Abirdwatchingphotographycourse. C.Anexplorationtonationalmuseums. D.Avisittoatreasure-themedexhibition. 高三年级英语学科 第2 页 (共6页) {#{QQABIQYs4giYgAaACZ4LUwEkCwiQsJEiJUokgQAWKA5KAANABCA=}#}24.WhatdirectlyinspiredLaurencetodevelopPavegen? Watching Foley artists at work on wildlife projects amazes me. But the significance of this A.TheenergycrisisinLondon. techniquegoesfurtherthanthat.Aslithery(滑溜的)soundmaybematchedtotheimage ofasnake— B.Asolar-poweredstreetlightproject. even if a human would be unlikely to hear much if they really stood next to the camera. Emphasising C.ThehighfoottrafficatVictoriaStation. such a sound is unlikely to win the snake any new fans, while a soft yawn (打哈欠) accompanying a D.ArequestfromtheenergycompanyE.ON. close-upofababytigermayincreasethesenseofthatanimal’scuteness. 25.Whatisthefunctionoftheflywheel? So, while the masterful work done by Foley artists on wildlife programmes and films should be A.Tochangefootstepsintoenergy. celebratedforitsingenuityandmagicaleffects,perhapsitshouldalsobetakenasaninvitationtothink B.Toconsumegeneratedenergy. criticallyaboutexactlywhatwesee,andhear. C.Tocontrolpoweroutput. 28.WhatcanweinferaboutPlanetEarthIII? D.Toenhancetiledurability. A.TherearemanyFoleyartistsonsite. 26.Whatdothenumbersinparagraph5showaboutPavegen? B.Itfeaturesmostlymuch-belovedwildlife. A.Itspopularity. B.Itscomposition. C.Itgenuinelyshowsanimals’lifeinnature. C.Itssustainability. D.Itseffectiveness. D.Post-productioncontributesgreatlytoitssuccess. 27.WhatcanweconcludeaboutthefutureofPavegen? 29.Whatdoesparagraph3mainlydiscussaboutwildlifefilming? A.Itwillexpandacrossthewholeworldsoon. A.ReasonsthatFoleyartistsareneededforit. B.Itwillbewidelyusedforsportsevents. B.Benefitsofusingadvancedequipmentinit. C.Itwillbecomeeasilyaffordable. C.Challengesthatariseduringit. D.Itwillreplacetraditionaltiles. D.Stepsinvolvedinit. 30.WhichwordbestdescribesFoleyartists'workaccordingtoparagraph4? C A.Resourcefulness-driven. B.Financially-limited. Wildlife documentaries like BBC’s PlanetEarth III areknown for offeringbreathtaking images of C.Physically-demanding. D.Curiosity-inspiring. animals intheir naturalhabitats.You’d beforgivenforthinkingthese showsofferan objective window 31.Whatdoestheauthorsuggesttheaudienceofwildlifefilmsdo? intotheanimals’livesastheyhunt,restandraisetheiryoung.Butthisisn’tquitethecase. A.Focusonthevisualaspects. Whiletheimagesweseearefilmedonlocation,manyofthesoundsarerecordedandaddedtothe B.Relyonexpertstounderstandwildlife. programmes later.The sounds ofanimals walking, running and chewing food, for example, are almost C.Watchtheminanundisturbedbackground. always recorded by human “Foley artists” in a sound studio far away from the filming location, often D.Stayemotionallyunconnectedtothesounds. weeksormonthslater. Alot of wildlife documentaries are shot using telephoto lenses that can see their subjects clearly D from a great distance. But sound recordists typically can’t get close enough to collect clear sound Imagine an artificial intelligence model that can watch and understand moving images like you without disturbing the animals. Wildlife documentaries also tend to require large crews. If sound were andme.Now,scientists havemadethisareality bycreatingMovieNet:aninnovativeAIthatprocesses recordedonlocation,itwouldbemuddiedbybackgroundnoises. videosmuchlikehowourbrainsinterpretreal-lifescenes. I’ve talked to Foley artists who specialise in animal sound and observed them at work in their This brain-inspired AI model can perceive moving scenes by simulating how neurons (神经元) studios.Theysometimes knockcoconutshells againststonesto makethesoundofhorsefootsteps.For make real-time sense of the world. While conventionalAI excels at still image recognition, MovieNet an elephant, they might use rocks against straw-covered earth. A pair of old leather shoes brushed isdesignedtounderstandcomplex,dynamicscenes,allowingittorecognizesmallchangesovertime. quicklymightbeusedtomakethesoundofabird’swingsasittakesoff. To create MovieNet, Hollis Cline, senior author of the study, examined how animals’ brains 高三年级英语学科 第3 页 (共6页) {#{QQABIQYs4giYgAaACZ4LUwEkCwiQsJEiJUokgQAWKA5KAANABCA=}#}process real-world scenes. Specifically, he studied how tadpoles’(蝌蚪的) neurons respond to moving 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) stimuli.Tadpoles’neurons processthese visualinputs like solving puzzle pieces:eachpiecealone may 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。选项中有两项为多余 notmake sense, buttogether they form a complete image in motion. Differentneurons process various 选项。 “puzzle pieces” of a real-life moving image, which the brain then combines to form a continuous Zumba scene. OnefaithfuldayinColombiainthe 1990s,Alberto “Beto”Perez, afitness instructor,realized that Using this understanding, the researchers trained MovieNet to process video clips by identifying he had forgotten his usual workout playlist, which led to an unexpected dance session to loud Latin small visual signals, allowing it to distinguish between small changes in scenes. In testing, MovieNet beatsinstead. 36 Withthat,Zumbawasborn,bringingnewbloodtofitnesssessions. achieved 82.3% accuracy,outperforming trained human observers by 18% and doing much better than AZumbaclassisasymphonyofsimple dancestepsthatactivateyour hips(臀部)andstepcount. existingAImodels. These simple movements actually offer an impressive boost.According to John Porcari, a professor of Beyond its higher accuracy, MovieNet is more environment-friendly. Conventional AI requires exerciseandsportscienceattheUniversityofWisconsin,LaCrosse,a40-minuteZumbasessionburns vast amounts of data and energy, but MovieNet compresses (压缩) data like a zipped file, reducing about370calories. 37 environmental impact. “We’ve also made AI far less demanding,” says Cline. MovieNet could also According to a study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior, overweight women transform medicine. It might help detect early signs of diseases by tracking small movement changes were also fond of Zumba. Many participants claimed that they reduced weight and fat percentage thataredifficultforhumaneyestodetect. successfully after participating in Zumba three times a week for 16 weeks. 38 They actually Looking ahead, the team plans to improve MovieNet’s ability to adapt to different environments likedtheexperience,transformingZumbaintoanewwayoflife. and enhance its potential applications. “By designing models that think like living organisms, we can WonderingwhattoweartoyourfirstZumbaclass?You’llbemovingingroupsanddancingalong achieveefficiencylevelsthataren’tpossiblewithtraditionalAI,”saysCline,“Biologyisagoldmine.” withtheinstructor,soit’simportanttothinkaboutwhat’scomfortableandalsoboostsyourconfidence. 32.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“simulating”meaninparagraph2? 39 From athletic-ready streetwear looks to casual T-shirts, you will definitely find something that A.Copying. B.Inspiring. C.Demonstrating. D.Recognizing. fitsyourpersonalstyleandfeelsfunctional. 33.WhatisMovieNettrainedtodo? 40 Anhourworkoutis morethansimply repetitionsandsets;it’saninvitationtoengage in A.Tointegratedynamicimages. movement, let go, and enjoy the music. Zumba welcomes everyone, whether you’re a senior trying to B.Toincreasevisualinputs. maintainphysicalfitnessorsomeonewhohasgrownboredwithtraditionalactivities. C.Tofeedoninformationpieces. D.Tolookintotadpoles’neurons. A.What’smoreimpressive? 34.Accordingtoparagraph5,whatisanadvantageofMovieNet? B.HowdidPerezcomeupwiththeidea? A.Itspowerfuldatastorage. C.That’sequaltoaheartybikerideoralightjog. B.Itslowenergyconsumption. D.ItwasPerez’sdreamtomakesomedayasadancer. C.Itscontrolofmedicaldiseases. E.Luckily,thereareavarietyofwaystodressforZumba. D.Itsimprovementondrugeffects. F.OntheZumbastage,ageandabilitybecomeunimportant. 35.WhatcanbeconcludedfromCline’swordsinthelastparagraph? G.Thismovetransformedhisexerciseclassintoadanceparty. A.Biologybringsusfinancialprofits. B.LivingorganismscanoutperformAI. C.AIcanassistinbiologicaldevelopment. D.Drawinginspirationfrombiologyispromising. 高三年级英语学科 第4 页 (共6页) {#{QQABIQYs4giYgAaACZ4LUwEkCwiQsJEiJUokgQAWKA5KAANABCA=}#}第三部分: 语言运用(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) Ⅱ 卷(共 55 分) 第一节:阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填 入空白处的最佳选项。 第二节 语法填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分) On a fall day, my wife and I went boating on the Blackfoot River. I was excited about the trip 阅读下面材料,在空格处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或使用括号中单词的正确形式。 becauseitwouldallowmetoforgetmy 41 . China, a land of breathtaking landscapes, has left a lasting mark on my soul through my travels. Atnoon,werestedonabank. 42 thescenery,webarelyrealizedtheapproachingdanger.Then Eachdestination, 56 (visit)atdifferenttimes,offereduniqueandunforgettableexperience. three large 43 emerged from the forest: a huge mama bearwith two babies.They were less than Lastspring, Imade ajourneytotheGreatWall,amust-go placeforforeigners likeme.Afterdays 100feetawayacrosstheriver,farcloserthantherecommended 44 distance. ofeager 57 (anticipate), Iarrived atBadaling inearlyApril.Thesunstarted to shinethrough the Icouldfeel 45 reacheddeepintomystomach.Timestoodstill.Then,Igrabbedthebearspray clouds as I began my climb.An 58 (elder) Chinese man, sensing my excitement, shared tales of (喷雾) and we walked downriver to 46 ourselves. “Hey, bear!” I said, “We are not here to 47 how his grandfather helped repair the wall in his youth. Standing on that ancient structure, 59 you!”At thatmoment, I thought the mama bear would 48 across the river,coveringthe 100feetin (wind)acrossmountainslikeadragon,Isomewhatfeltaconnectiontohistory. seconds.AlthoughIknewhowtousethespray,Ididn’tthinkIcoulduseit 49 . Afewmonthslater,in July,Ifound 60 (me)inGuilin.ThemomentI’dheardofits beauty,I’d Tooursurprise,themamabear 50 drankwaterfromtheriver.Whenonebabywanderedjusta been eager to visit. I boarded a bamboo raft on the Li River.The owner, 61__ joyful local, sang folk fewstepsaway,shequickly 51 him.Justliketheir 52 appearance,theyweregone,disappearing songs 62 we sailed through the beautiful scenery. The limestone karsts rose gracefully from the intotheforest.Wereturnedtoourboat,lostin 53 . water,creatingadreamy,almostotherworldlybackdrop. This encounter 54 me, making my daily concerns seem insignificant in the larger context of Finally,in October,I made my way 63 Zhangye Danxia National Geopark. The long bus ride our planet. The experience, the fear, and my 55 as a human have changed my perspective on the 64 (forget) instantly as I laid eyes on the rainbow-hued rock formations. A young artist was worldforever. there, drawing the scene on canvas. His passion was infectious, and I spent hours fascinated by the 41.A.concerns B.principles C.passions D.secrets surrealbeauty.Each place, 65 I visited atthese distincttimes, addedanew page to mylove affair 42.A.Tiredof B.Absorbedin C.Lookinginto D.Reflectingon withChina’slandscapes. 43.A.signs B.pictures C.targets D.shapes 44.A.social B.safe C.average D.constant 45.A.fear B.surprise C.thrill D.courage 46.A.relax B.corner C.dismiss D.distance 47.A.bathe B.tease C.bother D.pet 48.A.sail B.float C.charge D.wander 49.A.inadvance B.atrandom C.atpeace D.intime 50.A.probably B.simply C.naturally D.certainly 51.A.rescued B.abandoned C.fetched D.examined 52.A.timely B.inappropriate C.unexpected D.regular 53.A.awe B.shock C.regret D.calmness 54.A.astonished B.humbled C.refreshed D.fueled 55.A.limitations B.responsibilities C.advantages D.virtues 高三年级英语学科 第5 页 (共6页) {#{QQABIQYs4giYgAaACZ4LUwEkCwiQsJEiJUokgQAWKA5KAANABCA=}#}第三节 写作 (共两节,满分40分) Every day, I faithfully watered the little seedling, as if I was putting my own hopes into it. I 第一节 (满分15分) carefully ensured it got the right amount of sunlight, positioning it just so under the sun’s rays. With 假如你是李华,你的外国朋友Tom精通汉语,对中国文化和中国文学作品非常感兴趣,他 great self-control, I resisted the urge to examine it too closely. As the days went by, I felt a mix of 来信请你给他推荐一部中国文学作品。请你给他回信,推荐一部文学作品并说明理由。 eagerness and impatience, like a child waiting for a long-promised gift, longing to see some sign that 要点:1. 作品简介。2. 推荐的理由。 myeffortsweremakingadifference. 注意:1写作词数为80字左右 2 请在答题卡相应位置作答。 DearTom, Paragraph1:“Let’sgotocheckontheplant.”Mrs.Thompsonsaidtomeaweeklater._____________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph2:Oneday,asIbentdowntowaterit,atinyyellowflowercaughtmyeye.______________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Mrs. Thompson, a retired teacher, was well-known for her insightful advice and genuine willingness to help others. Many high school students often turned to her for guidance and as her neighbor,meincluded. One afternoon, feeling troubled and uncertain about my future after a disappointing exam, I decidedtoknockonMrs.Thompson’sdoor. “I don’t know what I’m doing with my life,” I admitted, my eyes fixed on the floor. “It feels like everyone else has it all figured out, and I’m just stuck.” My voice trembled with sadness and a hint of fear. I had bombed my last math test, and it felt like that failure stayed in every corner of my mind, increasing my anxiety about college examination and what I might want to pursue. While my friends seemed to advance effortlessly through their studies, I was struggling to stay afloat. The feeling that I wasfallingbehindonlydeepenedmysenseofhopelessness. Mrs. Thompson listened carefully, her face a picture of calm and understanding. Without saying much, she handed me a small tomato seedling (苗) in a pot. The tiny plant, with its delicate green leaves,seemedtosymbolizeaslightsignofhope. “Let’s plant this in the garden,” she said gently.“Water it every day and make sure it gets enough sunlight.Butforawholeweek,don’tfocusonitsprogress.Justtrustthatit’sgrowing.” 高三年级英语学科 第6 页 (共6页) {#{QQABIQYs4giYgAaACZ4LUwEkCwiQsJEiJUokgQAWKA5KAANABCA=}#}