江苏省泰州市泰兴市2024-2025学年2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题2

2024～2025学年度第一学期期中考试高三英语试题（考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分）注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Whatarethespeakersprobablydoing?A.Orderingameal.B.Planningtheirmeals.C.Cookingamealtogether.2.Whatisthemanreadingabout?A.Spaceexploration.B.Scientificmethods.C.Determinationtraining.3.Whenwillthewomangotowatchtheartshow?A.ThisSaturday.B.NextFriday.C.NextSunday.4.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Astory.B.Awedding.C.Aphotographer.5.Whatdoesthemanthinkofthenewschoolfood?AIt’sexpensive.B.It’sboring.C.It’sawful.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.Whatistheman’sconcernabouttheapartment?A.Itistoosmall.B.Itdoesn’tacceptpets.C.Itisn’tinagoodlocation.7.Whatdoesthewomansuggestdoingnext?A.Puttinginanofferrightaway.B.Lookingforsomewherebetter.C.Makingacallformoreinformation.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Whatisthewomandoing?A.Cookingdinner.B.Makinganartproject.C.Shoppingforgroceries.9.HowcanOscarbedescribed?A.Helpful.B.Irresponsible.C.Wellorganized.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Howdoesthewomanrelatetotheman?A.Astranger.B.Hisclassmate.C.Hisbrother.11.Whatarethespeakerstryingoutfor?A.Amovie.B.Atheatershow.C.Asinginggroup.12.Whatdoesthemanfindchallenging?A.Dancing.B.Singing.C.Storytelling.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Atanoffice.B.Atajobcenter.C.Atahairdresser’s.14.Whatwasthewoman’spreviousjob?A.Acareeradvisor.B.Afitnesscoach.C.Asalesperson.15.Howwasthewomandescribedasachild?A.Smart.B.Talkative.C.Ambitious.16.Whydoesthewomanpreferhernewcareertoherpreviousone?A.Itallowshertobecreative.B.Itdoesn’tneedpeopleskills.C.It’salesspetitivefield.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Whichtypeofexchangeprogramwillthespeakerrun?A.Amusicexchangeprogram.B.Asportsexchangeprogram.C.Alanguageexchangeprogram.18.Whatisthenationalityofthespeaker’smother?A.Spanish.B.American.C.Venezuelan.19.Whatdoesthespeakersayabouthisinternationalschoolexperience?A.Ithelpedhimmakemanyfriends.B.Itbroughtmoreopportunitiesforhim.C.Itimprovedhisplayingskills.20.Whatdoesthespeakermainlyhopestudentswillgain?A.Newfriendships.B.Improvedlanguageskills.CAdeeperunderstandingofothercultures.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。AGenomicDataInternshipEmployer:AssociationofPublicHealthLaboratoriesLocation:UnitedStates(US)Salary:$30/Hr.Closingdate:Oct25,2024APHLisofferinganexcitingopportunityforbioinformaticsscientiststoexpandtheircurrentskillsetwhileassistingpublichealthlaboratorieswiththeirgenomicsprograms.TheGenomicDataInternshipisanopportunityformasters’anddoctorallevelstudentstogainvaluableexperienceassistinglaboratorieswithgenomeassemblyanduploadingsequencingdatatopublicrepositories,whilenetworkingwithscientistsonthefrontlinesofpublichealth.Featuresofthisprogram▶Flexiblestartandenddates▶Flexiblehoursaweek▶Remotework▶Paidstipend(薪俸)▶Professionalmentor▶Handsonexperienceatapublichealthlaboratory▶ProfessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesEligibility▶18yearsorolderatthetimeofapplicationsubmission▶U.Scitizenshiporpermanentresident▶Haveaputercapableofperformingtherequiredtasks▶EnrolledasanactivestudentinaMasterorDoctoralProgram▶3.0+GPAWhatYouNeedtoApplyIdentifytwo（2）individuals（professionaloracademic）whoarewillingtoprovideanassessmentofyourskills,CurrentGPAandallrelevantUnofficialTranscripts（Note:Officialtranscriptwillberequiredafteracceptancetotheprogramduringtheonboardingprocess.）Dependingonthelocationofyourmentorandwhereyoureside,theremaybeopportunitiesforyoutoparticipateonsite.Therearenorelocationfundsavailableforinterns.Studentinternswillreceiveamonthlystipendbasedonthenumberofhoursworkedattherateof$30/hour.Forexample,aninternwhoworks10hours/week（40hours/month）willreceiveamonthlystipendof$1200/month.1.WhichisNOTafeatureoftheGenomicDataInternship?ATheopportunitytoworkremotely.B.Afixednumberofworkinghoursperweek.C.Opportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopment.D.Professionalmentorshipthroughouttheinternship.2.WhatisrequiredtoapplyfortheGenomicDataInternship?A.Alistofpublicationsandacoverletter.B.Officialtranscriptsandapersonalessay.C.Tworeferencesandrelevantunofficialtranscripts.D.Asignedcontractandafinancialaidapplication.3.Howisthestipendcalculated?A.Itispaidattheendoftheinternship.B.Itisbasedonamonthlysalaryof$30,000.C.Itisafixedmonthlyamountregardlessofhoursworked.D.Itisdeterminedbythenumberofhoursworkedatafixedrate.BInaFloridaneighborhood,akindheartedmannamedWilliamDunn,now58,noticedayoungboyfrequentlystorminginandoutofhishomealone.Curiousaboutthechild’slife,Dunninquiredandlearnedtheboywasmissingafatherfigure.Rememberingthepeaceandpatiencehelearnedfromhisowndadthroughfishing,Dunndecidedtosharethisjoywiththeboy,gainingpermissionfromhismothertotakehimonfishingtrips.WhatbeganasacasualSaturdayoutingevolvedintoa16yeartradition.Dunn,afatherofthree,startedtakinggroupsofkids,manywithoutdads,onweekendfishingtrips.Amongthemwerefosterkidswhohadknownlittlestability.“They’dbeenthroughalot,”Dunnreflects,“butfishingmadeallthatfadeaway.”Thekids,whoaffectionatelycallhim‘BigWill’,foundcalmandfunonthewater.Initially,Dunnusedaportionofhistyresalesinetorentboatsforthekids.In2018,heformalizedhiseffortsbyfoundingthenonprofitTakeaKidFishingInc.Sincethen,heandhisvolunteershaveintroducedover2500kidstothethrilloffishing.OnesuchchildwasJaydenPryor,whostruggledemotionallyafterhisfather’stragicdeathin2020.Jayden,now13,hasmaturedthroughfishing,evenboastingofasharkcatchwithDunn’shelp,expressingdeepgratitude.ThefishingisonlypartoftheimpactDunnhas;therelationshipshebuildsareequallysignificant.WhenJayden’sgradessuffered,atalkwithBigWillturnedthingsaround,givingJaydenasenseofpurpose.BellaSmith,a21yearoldfosterkidandautomotivestudent,valuestheselfrespectandmentaltoughnessDunnemphasizes.“Fishinghelpsmefocusonthepositive,”shesays.AfterDunn’sownfatherpassedawayinDecember,thefishingtripstookonaddedsignificance.“Ihaveevenmorepassionforitnow,”hesays,cherishingthemomentswhenachild’sfacelightsupwiththeirfirstcatch.“Ifeelluckytowitnessthateveryweekend,”Dunnsays.4.WhatinspiredWilliamDunntostarttakingkidsonfishingtrips?A.Heneededhelpwithhisfishingtrips.B.Hewantedtoteachthemabouthistyrebusiness.C.Herecalledthejoyoffishingwithhisownfather.D.Hewasafishinginstructorlookingforstudents.5.WhatisthemainpurposeofthenonprofitTakeaKidFishingInc.?A.TopromotethefishingbusinessofWilliamDunn.B.Toexposechildrenwithoutfatherfigurestofishing.C.Toteachfishingskillstochildrenwithfatherfigures.D.Toprovideemploymentopportunitiesforyoungadults.6.WhatimpactdoesDunnhaveonthekidshetakesonfishingtrips?A.Heteachesthemhowtofishtokilltime.B.Heoffersthememotionalsupportandguidance.C.Hehelpsthemimprovetheiracademicperformance.D.Heofferedthematemporaryescapefromtheirproblems.7.WhydidDunn’sfishingtripstakeonaddedsignificanceafterhisfatherpassedaway?A.FishinghelpedDunnrecoverfromhisfather’sdeath.B.Thenonprofitorganizationtookupmoreofhistime.C.Thechildrennolongerwantedtoparticipateinthetrips.D.Dunnrealizedfishingwasawaytorememberhisfather.CIsthereanythingmoreboringthantheendlessdrivetomakeeverywakingmomentmoreproductive?“IfIcansavetensecondsonaprocessthathappenstentimesperday,that’saminuteand40secondssavedperday,”aproductivityexpertrecentlyadvisedinTimemagazine,totakejustoneexample.“Overthecourseofayear,that’stenhourssaved.”Ifthatsoundsexhausting,thegoodnewsisthattherearemanyreasonstoavoidputtingourselvesunderthiskindofnonstoppressure–notleastthelatestneuroscienceonhowthebrainregulatesfocus,asweexplorein“Takecontrolofyourbrain’smasterswitchtooptimize(最优化)howyouthink”.Ithastodowithatinybundleofbluetingedneuronsinthebrainstemcalledthelocuscoeruleus.Accordingtonewresearch,thisstructureactslikeagearleverthatsetsthepaceofourbrain’sprocessing.InGear1,themindcanwanderfreely;inGear2,wearehighlyengagedandattentive;andinGear3,wearehyperalertandquicktorespondtoacrisis.Whatvariousexperimentshavenowshownisthatmoderatelocuscoeruleusactivity–Gear2—istheoptimumstateformanytypesofcognitiveactivity.Itincreasesourconcentration,whilealsoallowingforthekindofthinkingnecessaryforproblemsolving.Gear3maybeusefulwhenwearefacinganemergency,butitreducesourcapacitytothinkanalyticallyorcreatively.Crucially,itturnsoutthatthelocuscoeruleuscaneasilybetippedintoGear3wheneverweareunderpressure.Ifweareconstantlypushingourselvestoachievemoreandmoreinalimitedamountoftime,wemayfindourselvesstuckinthisoverwhelmingandexhaustingbrainstate,whichwillonlyreducethequalityofouroutputinthelongterm.Withthatinmind,itmay,infact,befoolishtoinsistondrivingtheengineofthoughtatevergreaterspeedsallthetime.Whatistoooftenoverlookedistheneedtogiveyourbrainplentyofopportunitytoreturntoalowergear.Forhighqualitythinking,contrarytomuchoftheproductivityadvice,downtimemaybejustasproductiveasuptime.8.Whatisthemainideaofthesecondparagraph?A.Theauthoriscriticaloftheadvicegivenbyproductivityexperts.B.Theauthorisindifferenttotheadvicegivenbyproductivityexperts.C.Theauthoragreeswiththeproductivityexperts’approachtotimemanagement.D.Theauthorbelievesthateveryoneshouldfollowtheadviceofproductivityexperts.9.Whatdoestheunderlinedphrase“locuscoeruleus”inparagraph3mean?A.Apartofthebrainthatcontrolssleeppatterns.B.Atypeofcognitiveactivitythatenhancescreativity.C.Amethodoftimemanagementusedbyproductivityexperts.D.Asmallgroupofneuronsinthebrainstemthatregulatefocus.10.Whichgearstateofthelocuscoeruleusisbestforcognitiveactivity?A.Gear1,wherethemindcanwanderfreely.B.Gear2,wherewearehighlyengagedandattentive.C.Gear3,wherewearehyperalertandquicktorespond.D.Anygearstate,astheyareequallybeneficialforcognitiveactivity.11.Whatcanbeinferredabouttheauthor’sview?A.Constantproductivityisthekeytosuccess.B.Downtimeisawasteoftimeandshouldbeminimized.C.Downtimeisasimportantasuptimeforproductivity.D.Downtimeisamustforthosewhoarenotproductive.DYourfavoritefoodsmightnottastethesameinthefuture,andtheclimatecrisisisbehindit.InsouthwestSpain,blackIberianpigsforage(觅食)undercenturiesoldoaktrees,aprocessessentialfortheuniquetasteoftheJamonIberico,aspecialcuredham(腌制火腿)madefromtheblackfootedpig.However,accordingtoNationalGeographic,frequentheatwavesandafiveyeardroughthavereducedthenumberofthetrees’acorns(橡子)aswellasthegrassaroundthem.Withoutthesenaturalfoodsources,thepigsrequireextrafeed,whichchangestheham’suniqueflavor.Ittakes30yearsforoaktreestogrowacorns,andalternativefeedslikeoliveswouldmakethemeattastebitterandspicy.Droughtalsoaffectsthetasteoffruits.Watermelonsandcantaloupes(香瓜),forinstance,displaynoticeableflavorchangesduringdroughtconditions.ResearchersattheAgrifoodResearchandTechnologyCenterofAragoninSpainexplainedtotheSpanishonlinenewspaperPublicothatpounds(化合物)suchassugarsbuildupduringdrought,changingthetasteoffood,eitherpositivelyornegatively.Beyonddrought,risingtemperaturesandsealevelsalsoinfluencefoodflavors.Typically,warmdaysandcoolnightsenhancethesugarandacidcontentinfruits,whichareessentialforoptimal(最佳的)flavor.However,globalwarmingmakesthislesslikely.Forexample,Japaneseapplesarebeinglessacidic,softer,anddrierduetoearlybloomingandhightemperaturesduringgrowth,notedNationalGeographic.Similarly,oysters,whichdobestinamixofsaltandfreshwater,arelosingtheirdistinctflavorsduetotheirincreasinglysaltyenvironmentcausedbyrisingsealevelsandheightenedriversalinity(盐度).Whilethefoodweconsumeisdeeplyinfluencedbytheclimatecrisis,ourfoodchoicesalsocontributetoit.Meatanddairy,especiallyfromcows,significantlyimpacttheclimate.Raisinglivestock(牲畜)accountsforabout14.5percentoftheworld’sgreenhousegasemissionsannually,parabletotheemissionsfromallcars,trucks,airplanes,andshipsbined.paredtoplantprotein,producinganimalproteingenerallyrequiresmoreland,energyandwater.Thismayseemlikeaviciouscircle(恶性循环),butitisnotimpossibletobreak.TheGoodFoodInstitute,aUSbasedthinktankpromotingalternativeproteins,believespeoplewillchoosesuchoptionsiftheyareastastyandaffordableasmeat.Meanwhile,morepeoplehavestartedtotakeaction.AccordingtoTheNewYorkTimes,WillHarris,aUSfarmer,practicesregenerativefarmingbyallowingcowstomovearoundfreelyandreducingchemicaluseandsoildisturbance,whichismoreenvironmentallyfriendly.Inaddition,buyinglocal,inseasonproduceisusuallybest,asoutofseasonfruitsandvegetables,especiallythoseflownin,haveahighcarbonfootprint.12.HowdoesclimatechangeaffectJamonIberico’staste?A.Bytransformingthebreedofthepigs. B.Bychangingthepigs’naturaldiet.C.Byspeedinguptheagingprocessoftheham. D.Byaffectingthecuringprocessoftheham.13.Howdoestheauthorillustratetheimpactofclimatechangeonfruits?A.Bydiscussingtheacidcontentsinfruits. B.Bydescribingchangesinfruitsize.C.Bymentioningthechangesinfruitcolor. D.Bystressingthesugarbuildupduringdrought.14.Whatistheprimarypurposeoftheauthorinthelastparagraph?AToargueforstricterfarmingregulations.B.Todemonstratethefailuretofightclimatechange.C.Toencouragemoresustainablefarmingpractices.D.Topromotetheconsumptionofimportedfruits.15.Whatisasuitabletitleforthetext?A.TheFlavorsofClimateChange B.TheFutureofFoodProductionC.TheImpactofDroughtonAgriculture D.ClimateChangeandFoodSecurity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。选项中有两项为多余选项。The2024ParisOlympicGamesconcludedonAug11showcasingtheimpressivetalentsofChina’sGenerationZathletesacrossvarioussports.TheyembodiedtheOlympicmottoof“Faster,Higher,Stronger—Together”.___16___OnAug4,21yearoldZhengQinwenmadehistoryforChinesetennisbywinningthefirstgoldmedalinwomen’ssinglesforbothChinaandAsia.___17___BywinningthegoldmedalintheeventoncedominatedbyWesternathletes,ZhenghasdemonstratedastrikingimprovementinChina’spetitivesportslandscape.Equallyinspiringarethechangesinthemindsetoftheseyoungathletes.___18___WhenZhang,knownasChina’s“butterflyqueen”,didn’twinthegoldmedal,sheshowedapositiveattitude.ThisshiftinthemindsetofyoungathleteshasledthepublictothinkmoreabouttherealvalueoftheOlympicsratherthanjustfocusingongoldmedals.___19___Theywereconfidentandinclusive,bothinpetitionandcrossculturalinteractions.ThisreflectsthedeepintegrationofChinesevalueswiththeOlympicspirit.WhatexactlyistheOlympicspirit?___20___Itisnotjustaboutbeingfaster,higher,stronger,butalsoaboutembracingsportswithapositiveattitude.GenZathletesunderstandthiswell.Theypursuesuccess,buttheyalsoknowhowtofacefailuregracefully.A.Itstartswithpetitionbutgoesbeyondit.B.TheseyoungathletesalsoupholdtheproudtraditionsofChinesesports.C.Moreover,theseyoungathletesplayedanimportantroleinculturalexchange.D.ThischangeinattitudehasinfluencedhowthepublicperceivestheOlympics.E.Thisextraordinaryprogressinnontraditionalsportsisparticularlyremarkable.F.Oneofthemostnotableaspectsistheirnewperspectiveonwinningandlosing.G.YettherehasbeenashiftinperspectivesonthetrueessenceoftheOlympicspirit.第三部分语言运用（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）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。LuJiaojiao,a29yearoldfromavillageinYunnanprovince,hastransformedfromaruralgirlintoathrivingbusinesswoman.In2015,inaneffortto___21___herchild’spickyeatinghabits,shecameacrossasocialmediapostaboutcraftingcolorfulnoodlesusingvegetableandfruitjuicesandshedecidedtotryit.Toher___22___,herchildenjoyedthenoodles,soLu___23___themwithothermothers.Someofthem,feelingitwasunfairtoreceivethenoodlesforfree,began___24___thesecolorednoodlesfromLuregularly,markingthe___25___ofherfinancialsuccess.AsLu’sreputationgrew,hercustomerbase___26___.Beingamotherherself,shetirelessly___27___herproductstobettermeetchildren’sneeds.In2016,herchildencounteredhealthissues,soLu___28___helpfromanexperiencedtraditionalChinesemedicine(TCM)doctor.SinceherchildwastooyoungforTCMherbs,thedoctor___29___aformulamadefrommedicinalandedibleingredients.However,thedecoction(汤剂)washardforyoungchildrentoswallow.Therefore,Lu___30___enhancingitsflavorsbyaddingmoresugarandfruits.Aftertestingdozensofformulasathome,shefinallydevelopedonethatwasboth___31___andappealing,swiftlyestablishingitasaflagshipproductofherfuturepany.Today,Lu’spany___32___inmedicinalfoodsthathavebeeimmenselypopularamongbothchildrenandtheirmothers.Lu’sjourneywasfilledwithchallenges.Beingafemalebusinesswomanwastoughenough.Withjustamiddleschooleducation,shealsofacedplentyof___33___setbacksalongtheway.___34___theseobstacles,Lugrewstrongerovertime.Lu’sjourneyhasmotivatedhertosupportothermothersfacinggenderbiasand___35___barriers.21.A.overe B.address C.face D.develop22.A.satisfaction B.disappointment C.delight D.credit23.A.promoted B.presented C.exchanged D.shared24.A.receiving B.purchasing C.expecting D.borrowing25.A.event B.point C.occasion D.start26.A.broadened B.lengthened C.lessened D.strengthened27.A.made B.examined C.adjusted D.designed28.A.caught B.sought C.chose D.obtained29.A.invented B.donated C.suggested D.delivered30.A.setabout B.putoff C.approvedof D.tookto31.A.creative B.impressive C.primitive D.effective32.A.brings B.dominates C.specializes D.involves33.A.moral B.emotional C.educational D.exceptional34.A.Without B.Despite C.Regarding D.Given35.A.career B.munication C.language D.trade第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。JiangsuProvince,___36___(locate)alongtheprosperouscoastline,isaplaceofremarkablecharm.TheYangtzeRiver,oneofthelongestriversintheworld,flowsthroughJiangsu,___37___(bring)abundantresourcesandopportunities.Jiangsuhasbeenanimportanteconomicandculturalcentersinceancienttimes.Nanjing,thecapitalcityofJiangsuatdifferentperiods,isacitythathaswitnessedtherise___38___fallofmanydynasties.TheancientcitywallsandhistoricalsitesinNanjingstand___39___witnessestothepassageoftime.Suzhou,anotherfamouscityinJiangsu,isknownforitsbeautifulclassicalgardens,whicharelikejewelsthat___40___(craft)carefullyovercenturies.Jiangsuisalsorenownedforitsrichculture.KunquOpera,oneofthemostelegantformsofChineseopera,___41___(originate)inthisland.Itsdelicatemelodiesandgracefulmovementsarelovedbypeopleallovertheworld.TheGrandCanal,___42___runsthroughJiangsu,hasplayed___43___crucialroleinthetransportationandculturalexchangesofdifferentregions.Astimegoesby,Jiangsucontinuestopreserveanddevelopitsuniqueculturaltraditions.Inconclusion,JiangsuProvince,withitsadvantageousgeographicallocation,___44___(glory)historicaldevelopmentandrichculturalheritage,islikeabrightpearlshiningintheeastofChina.____45____itisthebeautifulsceneryortheprofoundculture,Jiangsualwaysattractspeoplefromallcornersoftheworld.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）46.假定你是李华，最近，你们学校举行了“法律周”（theLawWeek）活动，请你给学校英文报写一个报道，介绍活动情况，内容包括：（1）活动目的；（2）活动内容；（3）你的感想。注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________