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2024-2025学年广东省佛山市S6高质量发展联盟高三上学期10月联考英语试卷
本试卷共 8 页，全卷满分120分，总时间120分钟
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Lawn Games for Adults That’ll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Experts say that engaging in playful activities through adulthood can help lower stress, improve cognitive functions, and build social bonds with others, which is so much more than what your phone can do for you. So what are you waiting for Round up the family, grab one of these lawn games for adults, and let the good time scroll.
Spikeball Game Set $59.99
The flexible hula-hoop-sized net stands on its foldable legs and can be taken to the beach or the park to give four players plenty of space to run around. Start the two-on-two game by bouncing a ball off the net, sending it flying toward your opponents—they have three passes between them to send the ball back over to your team. When they miss, you score, and the first one to get to 21 wins.
The Pocket Shot $25.00
Who doesn’t love lining up cans and shooting them down with a slingshot It’s demanding yet thrilling. The Pocket Shot is a super powerful slingshot that shoots at two or three times the rate of a regular slingshot. It’s super tiny, so it fits in your pocket.
Giant 4-Connect-In-A-Row $79.99
Two players at a time try to insert their red or blue coins into the wooden frame to form a vertical or horizontal line of all the same color. It’s way more challenging than you’d think.
1. According to the first paragraph, in what way can lawn games benefit adults
A. Stopping their phone use. B. Boosting their confidence.
C. Easing their pressure. D. Building up their strength.
2 How many players are needed when Spikeball Game Set is played
A. Two. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
3. What do the second and third game have in common
A. They need two players. B. They are cheap to buy.
C. They are of pocket size. D. They take skills to play.
B
I had a quick short stay in Detroit Airport before heading home. Knowing my gate number, I got there with 5 minutes to spare and stood waiting for “Gate 3” to be called.
I was already very tired and had an important call scheduled for an hour after I was set to get home. But then I heard the announcement, “It seems we have overbooked the flight. Would anyone care to volunteer to stay for the later departure in 4 hours ” And the gate attendant was anxiously waiting for someone to volunteer.
I looked around and saw businessmen needing to work, moms needing to meet their kids, kids needing to see their friends. Even though I wanted to be home just as much as anyone, something inside me said that I should extend some kindness to this group of strangers.
I picked up my bag, approached the desk, and told the gate attendant my decision. Smile spread on the face of her. As she was processing my ticket, I was happy to see all the other passengers could now board their flight and I had been able to help. The attendant handed me my boarding pass for the later flight and another piece of paper, then said, “This is for your kindness.” I saw that it was a 700-dollar voucher to fly anywhere in the world during the next year!
I got to my new gate and took a seat next to a power outlet so that my laptop would make it through the extra four hours. 1 rescheduled that important call. And then I got a lot of work done, which was a wonderful silver lining.
When my flight started boarding, I was surprised to discover that my new boarding pass was for a seat in first class. I thought about how grateful I was for everything that had happened, and how it was all because of the chain effects of kindness. I gave with the intention to serve others, with no thought of reward, and that kindness was returned to me with an amazing upgrade.
4. The airport announcement was made to ______.
A. ask someone to take next flight
B. give information about a delayed flight
C. inform that the flight was about to take off
D. tell passengers the flight had been cancelled
5. What made the author off or to volunteer
A. A reward of 700 dollars B. An offer of first-class seat.
C. The request of the attendant. D. His concern about other passengers.
6. How did the author think about his extra 4-hour stay at the airport
A. Boring but productive. B. Challenging but acceptable.
C. Satisfying and efficient. D. Relaxing and worthwhile.
7. What is the best title of the passage
A. Every Effort Counts B. Time Is Treasure
C. Patience Is Appreciated D. Kindness Gives Back
C
Given their reputation as solitary creatures that come together only to mate and hibernate, the idea of snakes banging out in groups with their "best friends" may sound a little far-fetched. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from Canada's Wilfrid Laurier University states that the reptiles（爬行动物）not only actively seek out socialization with their peers, but are also extremely particular about who they spend time with.
For the study, the team led by Ph. D. student Morgan Skinner and associate professor Dr. Noam Miller, selected 40 non-poisonous garter snakes. Ten were from a single litter purchased from a snake breeder, while the remaining were captured from the wild. After marking each sample with a bit of color to allow for easy identification, the researchers placed ten snakes inside each of the four plastic shelters contained within a tabletop enclosure.
Skinner photographed each snake group twice a day before removing them from their shelters. After cleaning the areas thoroughly to rid them of any familiar smells, the reptiles were rearranged into different groups and returned to the enclosure. A camera placed over the shelters allowed the scientists to capture the animals' movements every five seconds, 12 hours a day, for a total of eight days.
When Skinner and Miller analyzed the images, they found that regardless of where they were placed, the snakes always found their original "friends", forming groups of three or eight inside the all shelters. "They have experienced social cognition," Miller told National Geographic. "They can tell others apart".
The scientists, who published their findings in the journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, are not sure why the snakes seek out friendships. However, they believe the animals would not waste their energy forming bonds unless it were beneficial to them, Miller assumes that the tendency for snake friends to curl up with one another probably helps keep wet and warm in the wild. Being in groups may also help keep predators at bay.
8. What does the underlined word "far-fetched" in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Original. B. Attractive. C. Incredible. D. Reasonable.
9. How do the 10 snakes the researchers bought differ from the others
A. They are easier to identify. B. They are non-poisonous.
C. They have better cognitive abilities D. They know each other better.
10. How did the researchers come to the conclusion
A. By analyzing previous data. B. By studying images of various snakes
C. By tracking the snakes movements in the wild D. By comparing the results of the two shots.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why Snakes Seek Out Friendships B. Snakes Have "Best Friends" Too
C. How Snakes Socialize like Humans D. Snakes Form Groups to Protect Themselves
D
Curiosity has always been one of the most inborn and dominant qualities of humankind. Our endless pursuit of truth and reasons has resulted in a lot of crucial discoveries in the world. However, the more we uncover the world, the more we end up generating more questions to answer. Out of all the wonders of the world, human psychology is believed to be one of the most controversial. The complexity of the mind and its reflection on human behavior has been a subject of many studies and debates. One of the oldest and, still, most talked about in psychology is the nature against nurture debate.
Nature refers to the biological structure and processes that determine a person’s physical and behavioral attributes (特性). Scientists have uncovered that physical traits such as eye color, hair type, and life expectancy of a person can strongly be related to the genetic makeup. These discoveries have led to the speculation that most psychological characteristics like intellect, personality, and language acquisition ability are already pre-wired to our system through our genetic pattern.
In contrast, nurture theory suggests that behavior is developed and improved from socio-cultural factors. This theory is guided by John Locke’s “blank slate” theory, which refers to the idea that the human mind, in its original state, is a blank that is gradually filled in with information obtained from direct and indirect experiences.
The term Nature vs. Nurture debate was put forward by Sir Francis Gallon, who believed that intellect is a quantifiable and hereditary (遗传的) human trait. He also believed that intellect can be passed from generation to generation. Thus, people with high intelligence have a major chance of having highly intellectual offspring, while people having lower than average intellect are more likely to have low intellectual offspring. However, the believers of nurture theory believed that intellect is not a product of heredity but more of a result of the social construct.
Countless research and experimentation have been conducted to put an end to the seemingly endless debate. Psychologists and researchers of the present already embrace the idea that a person’s character is highly influenced by his genetic makeup and the environment. The years of labored research on nature and nurture theory finally have born fruits.
12. Why does the author mention “curiosity” in the first paragraph
A. To predict the research results.
B. To emphasize the importance of exploring.
C. To lead to the argument of nature against nurture.
D. To raise the reader’s interest in the theory of nature.
13. What does John Locke’s “ blank slate” theory suggest
A. Human mind is always blank.
B. People’s behaviors are learned.
C. Behavior is determined genetically.
D. Culture has little influence on human.
14. What is the attitude of Six Francis Galton towards the theory of nurture
A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Neutral. D. Cautious.
15. Which of the following might the author agree with
A. The theory of nature is not accepted by the public.
B. The theory of nurture is based on the theory of nature.
C. The supporters of the two theories agree with each other.
D. The theory of nature and the theory of nurture both make sense.
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people. ____16____ The mental health benefits from music can’t be argue: Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes.
____17____ However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain. By distracting (分心) the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower- stress and anxiety levels. This, of course, can lead to less pain.
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed. ____18____ While the validity of the idea is still being assessed, the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure. Similarly, according to researchers, listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels, through the lowering of stress and anxiety.
When it comes to heart health, there is speculation (推测) that it’s not the style of music, but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health. In one European study, participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure. ____19____On the other hand, when the music slowed, the participants’ stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit.
____20____. It is what makes music so valuable.
A. This feeling can also result in many other health problems.
B. Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud.
C. This idea is a little off- the- wall but still has scientific backing.
D. They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep.
E. The implications of music on overall well- being are really impressive.
F. It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety,
G. Interestingly, the more cheerful the music was, the faster their heart rates were.
第三部分 语言知识及运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题1分，满分 15分)
I teach economics at UNLV three times per week. Last Monday，at the beginning of class, I cheerfully asked my students how their ____21____ had been. One young man said that his weekend had not been so good. He had his wisdom teeth ____22____. The young man then proceeded to ask me why I always seemed to be so ____23____.
His question ____24____ me of something I’d read somewhere before: “Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to ____25____ life that day.” I said, “I choose to be cheerful.”
“Let me give you an example,” I continued, addressing all sixty students in the class. “In addition to teaching here at UNLV, I also teach out at the community college in Henderson, 17 miles down the ____26____ from where I live. One day a few weeks ago, I drove those 17 miles to Henderson. I exited the freeway and turned onto College Drive. I only had to drive ____27____ quarter mile down the road to the college. But just then my car died. I tried to start it again, but the engine wouldn’t ____28____. So I put my flashers on, ____29____ my books, and marched down the road to the college.
“As soon as I got there I called AAA and arranged for a tow truck to meet me at my car after class. The _____30_____ in the Provost’s office asked me what had happened. “This is my lucky day,” I smiled. She was puzzled.
“My car broke down in the perfect place: off the freeway, within walking distance of here. If my car was _____31_____ to break down today, it couldn’t have been arranged in a more _____32_____ fashion,” I added. The secretary’s eyes opened wide, and then she smiled. I smiled back and _____33_____ for class. So ended my story.
I scanned the sixty faces in my economics class at UNLV. Despite the early hour, no one seemed to be _____34_____. Somehow, my story had touched them. Or maybe it wasn’t the story at all. In fact, it had all started with a student’s _____35_____ that I was cheerful.
21. A. weekend B. task C. sleep D. class
22. A. planted B. removed C. abandoned D. brightened
23. A. grateful B. thoughtful C. cheerful D. delightful
24. A. satisfied B. warned C. informed D. reminded
25. A. sustain B. approach C. lengthen D. enjoy
26. A. street B. district C. path D. freeway
27. A. another B. other C. extra D. certain
28. A. turn out B. turn into C. turn over D. turn away
29. A. left B. grabbed C. covered D. hid
30. A. secretary B. consultant C. assistant D. minister
31. A. thought B. supposed C. committed D. meant
32. A. valid B. considerable C. intentional D. convenient
33. A. headed B. inspected C. saw D. panicked
34. A. alike B. asleep C. active D. available
35. A. faith B. proposal C. observation D. emphasis
第二节(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。
Never too old to be an Olympic hero
At the age of 61, Ni Xialian, the oldest table tennis player, never felt out of place in Paris.
With neat movements when taking advantage and quick leaps ____36____ ( relieve) her emotions when losing a point, the former Chinese world champion paddler, now representing Luxembourg, gave out her full strength against her much younger opponent from her home country-—23- year- old Sun Yingsha, ____37____ did not hide her skills to make it into the final 16 on July 31.
After wrapping up her sixth Olympic ____38____ ( appear) with a defeat of 0-4 to the current world No 1, Ni emotionally said at the after- match interview that her dream ____39____ ( come) true to compete with the world’s top player.
Before facing Sun at the opposite side of the table,“ Aunt Ni” gave no destination when she ____40____ ( invite) to serve as a training partner to China’s eventual ____41____ ( mix) doubles champions Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin before their face- off with a DPRK pair in the final game.
Throughout Sun and Ni’s match, the CCTV commentators kept ____42____ ( refer) to Ni as“ Master Ni” instead of using her full name to show respect ____43____ her contribution to China’s table tennis at ne r career peak and also for her enduring efforts in promoting the sport in Europe and around the world.
I ____44____ (true) appreciate the shared slogan of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics“ Games wide Open”. To me, it means “ wide open” not only for any competitor who embodies the Olympic spirit _____45_____ for any performance or choice made by an Olympian.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是高三学生李华，你上一次考试读后续写题完成得不理想。请你根据以下要点，给你的外教Mike写一封信求助。内容包括：
1. 题型简介; 2. 你的困难。
参考词汇: 读后续写 ( continuation writing)
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下而材料，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。
As a single mother, I’ve never doubted my daughter Jane’s dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart’s content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.
Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.
Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.
It was Mary who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, “Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong.” I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.
That night, Jane recovered her consciousness (知觉) and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, “My dear, everything would be fine.” Mary comforted her gently, “I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don’t worry. We’ll be standing by you.” I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane’s cheeks.
After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day, however, Mary came with good news.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When the host announced it was Jane’s turn, she was wheeled onto the stage.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
本试卷共 8 页，全卷满分120分，总时间120分钟
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Lawn Games for Adults That’ll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Experts say that engaging in playful activities through adulthood can help lower stress, improve cognitive functions, and build social bonds with others, which is so much more than what your phone can do for you. So what are you waiting for Round up the family, grab one of these lawn games for adults, and let the good time scroll.
Spikeball Game Set $59.99
The flexible, hula-hoop-sized net stands on its foldable legs and can be taken to the beach or the park to give four players plenty of space to run around. Start the two-on-two game by bouncing a ball off the net, sending it flying toward your opponents—they have three passes between them to send the ball back over to your team. When they miss, you score, and the first one to get to 21 wins.
The Pocket Shot $25.00
Who doesn’t love lining up cans and shooting them down with a slingshot It’s demanding yet thrilling. The Pocket Shot is a super powerful slingshot that shoots at two or three times the rate of a regular slingshot. It’s super tiny, so it fits in your pocket.
Giant 4-Connect-In-A-Row $79.99
Two players at a time try to insert their red or blue coins into the wooden frame to form a vertical or horizontal line of all the same color. It’s way more challenging than you’d think.
1. According to the first paragraph, in what way can lawn games benefit adults
A. Stopping their phone use. B. Boosting their confidence.
C. Easing their pressure. D. Building up their strength.
2. How many players are needed when Spikeball Game Set is played
A. Two. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
3. What do the second and third game have in common
A. They need two players. B. They are cheap to buy.
C. They are of pocket size. D. They take skills to play.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
B
I had a quick short stay in Detroit Airport before heading home. Knowing my gate number, I got there with 5 minutes to spare and stood waiting for “Gate 3” to be called.
I was already very tired and had an important call scheduled for an hour after I was set to get home. But then I heard the announcement, “It seems we have overbooked the flight. Would anyone care to volunteer to stay for the later departure in 4 hours ” And the gate attendant was anxiously waiting for someone to volunteer.
I looked around and saw businessmen needing to work, moms needing to meet their kids, kids needing to see their friends. Even though I wanted to be home just as much as anyone, something inside me said that I should extend some kindness to this group of strangers.
I picked up my bag, approached the desk, and told the gate attendant my decision. Smile spread on the face of her. As she was processing my ticket, I was happy to see all the other passengers could now board their flight and I had been able to help. The attendant handed me my boarding pass for the later flight and another piece of paper, then said, “This is for your kindness.” I saw that it was a 700-dollar voucher to fly anywhere in the world during the next year!
I got to my new gate and took a seat next to a power outlet so that my laptop would make it through the extra four hours. 1 rescheduled that important call. And then I got a lot of work done, which was a wonderful silver lining.
When my flight started boarding, I was surprised to discover that my new boarding pass was for a seat in first class. I thought about how grateful I was for everything that had happened, and how it was all because of the chain effects of kindness. I gave with the intention to serve others, with no thought of reward, and that kindness was returned to me with an amazing upgrade.
4. The airport announcement was made to ______.
A. ask someone to take next flight
B. give information about a delayed flight
C. inform that the flight was about to take off
D. tell passengers the flight had been cancelled
5. What made the author off or to volunteer
A. A reward of 700 dollars B. An offer of first-class seat.
C. The request of the attendant. D. His concern about other passengers.
6. How did the author think about his extra 4-hour stay at the airport
A. Boring but productive. B. Challenging but acceptable.
C. Satisfying and efficient. D. Relaxing and worthwhile.
7. What is the best title of the passage
A. Every Effort Counts B. Time Is Treasure
C. Patience Is Appreciated D. Kindness Gives Back
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. D
C
Given their reputation as solitary creatures that come together only to mate and hibernate, the idea of snakes banging out in groups with their "best friends" may sound a little far-fetched. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from Canada's Wilfrid Laurier University states that the reptiles（爬行动物）not only actively seek out socialization with their peers, but are also extremely particular about who they spend time with.
For the study, the team led by Ph. D. student Morgan Skinner and associate professor Dr. Noam Miller, selected 40 non-poisonous garter snakes. Ten were from a single litter purchased from a snake breeder, while the remaining were captured from the wild. After marking each sample with a bit of color to allow for easy identification, the researchers placed ten snakes inside each of the four plastic shelters contained within a tabletop enclosure.
Skinner photographed each snake group twice a day before removing them from their shelters. After cleaning the areas thoroughly to rid them of any familiar smells, the reptiles were rearranged into different groups and returned to the enclosure. A camera placed over the shelters allowed the scientists to capture the animals' movements every five seconds, 12 hours a day, for a total of eight days.
When Skinner and Miller analyzed the images, they found that regardless of where they were placed, the snakes always found their original "friends", forming groups of three or eight inside the all shelters. "They have experienced social cognition," Miller told National Geographic. "They can tell others apart".
The scientists, who published their findings in the journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, are not sure why the snakes seek out friendships. However, they believe the animals would not waste their energy forming bonds unless it were beneficial to them, Miller assumes that the tendency for snake friends to curl up with one another probably helps keep wet and warm in the wild. Being in groups may also help keep predators at bay.
8. What does the underlined word "far-fetched" in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Original. B. Attractive. C. Incredible. D. Reasonable.
9. How do the 10 snakes the researchers bought differ from the others
A. They are easier to identify. B. They are non-poisonous.
C. They have better cognitive abilities D. They know each other better.
10. How did the researchers come to the conclusion
A. By analyzing previous data. B. By studying images of various snakes
C. By tracking the snakes movements in the wild D. By comparing the results of the two shots.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why Snakes Seek Out Friendships B. Snakes Have "Best Friends" Too
C. How Snakes Socialize like Humans D. Snakes Form Groups to Protect Themselves
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. B
D
Curiosity has always been one of the most inborn and dominant qualities of humankind. Our endless pursuit of truth and reasons has resulted in a lot of crucial discoveries in the world. However, the more we uncover the world, the more we end up generating more questions to answer. Out of all the wonders of the world, human psychology is believed to be one of the most controversial. The complexity of the mind and its reflection on human behavior has been a subject of many studies and debates. One of the oldest and, still, most talked about in psychology is the nature against nurture debate.
Nature refers to the biological structure and processes that determine a person’s physical and behavioral attributes (特性). Scientists have uncovered that physical traits such as eye color, hair type, and life expectancy of a person can strongly be related to the genetic makeup. These discoveries have led to the speculation that most psychological characteristics like intellect, personality, and language acquisition ability are already pre-wired to our system through our genetic pattern.
In contrast, nurture theory suggests that behavior is developed and improved from socio-cultural factors. This theory is guided by John Locke’s “blank slate” theory, which refers to the idea that the human mind, in its original state, is a blank that is gradually filled in with information obtained from direct and indirect experiences.
The term Nature vs. Nurture debate was put forward by Sir Francis Gallon, who believed that intellect is a quantifiable and hereditary (遗传的) human trait. He also believed that intellect can be passed from generation to generation. Thus, people with high intelligence have a major chance of having highly intellectual offspring, while people having lower than average intellect are more likely to have low intellectual offspring. However, the believers of nurture theory believed that intellect is not a product of heredity but more of a result of the social construct.
Countless research and experimentation have been conducted to put an end to the seemingly endless debate. Psychologists and researchers of the present already embrace the idea that a person’s character is highly influenced by his genetic makeup and the environment. The years of labored research on nature and nurture theory finally have born fruits.
12. Why does the author mention “curiosity” in the first paragraph
A. To predict the research results.
B. To emphasize the importance of exploring.
C. To lead to the argument of nature against nurture.
D. To raise the reader’s interest in the theory of nature.
13. What does John Locke’s “ blank slate” theory suggest
A. Human mind is always blank.
B. People’s behaviors are learned.
C. Behavior is determined genetically.
D. Culture has little influence on human.
14. What is the attitude of Six Francis Galton towards the theory of nurture
A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Neutral. D. Cautious.
15. Which of the following might the author agree with
A. The theory of nature is not accepted by the public.
B. The theory of nurture is based on the theory of nature.
C. The supporters of the two theories agree with each other.
D. The theory of nature and the theory of nurture both make sense.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people. ____16____ The mental health benefits from music can’t be argue: Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes.
____17____ However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain. By distracting (分心) the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower- stress and anxiety levels. This, of course, can lead to less pain.
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed. ____18____ While the validity of the idea is still being assessed, the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure. Similarly, according to researchers, listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels, through the lowering of stress and anxiety.
When it comes to heart health, there is speculation (推测) that it’s not the style of music, but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health. In one European study, participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure. ____19____On the other hand, when the music slowed, the participants’ stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit.
____20____. It is what makes music so valuable.
A. This feeling can also result in many other health problems.
B. Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud.
C. This idea is a little off- the- wall but still has scientific backing.
D. They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep.
E. The implications of music on overall well- being are really impressive.
F. It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety,
G. Interestingly, the more cheerful the music was, the faster their heart rates were.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. G 20. E
第三部分 语言知识及运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题1分，满分 15分)
I teach economics at UNLV three times per week. Last Monday，at the beginning of class, I cheerfully asked my students how their ____21____ had been. One young man said that his weekend had not been so good. He had his wisdom teeth ____22____. The young man then proceeded to ask me why I always seemed to be so ____23____.
His question ____24____ me of something I’d read somewhere before: “Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to ____25____ life that day.” I said, “I choose to be cheerful.”
“Let me give you an example,” I continued, addressing all sixty students in the class. “In addition to teaching here at UNLV, I also teach out at the community college in Henderson, 17 miles down the ____26____ from where I live. One day a few weeks ago, I drove those 17 miles to Henderson. I exited the freeway and turned onto College Drive. I only had to drive ____27____ quarter mile down the road to the college. But just then my car died. I tried to start it again, but the engine wouldn’t ____28____. So I put my flashers on, ____29____ my books, and marched down the road to the college.
“As soon as I got there I called AAA and arranged for a tow truck to meet me at my car after class. The _____30_____ in the Provost’s office asked me what had happened. “This is my lucky day,” I smiled. She was puzzled.
“My car broke down in the perfect place: off the freeway, within walking distance of here. If my car was _____31_____ to break down today, it couldn’t have been arranged in a more _____32_____ fashion,” I added. The secretary’s eyes opened wide, and then she smiled. I smiled back and _____33_____ for class. So ended my story.
I scanned the sixty faces in my economics class at UNLV. Despite the early hour, no one seemed to be _____34_____. Somehow, my story had touched them. Or maybe it wasn’t the story at all. In fact, it had all started with a student’s _____35_____ that I was cheerful.
21. A. weekend B. task C. sleep D. class
22. A. planted B. removed C. abandoned D. brightened
23. A. grateful B. thoughtful C. cheerful D. delightful
24. A. satisfied B. warned C. informed D. reminded
25. A. sustain B. approach C. lengthen D. enjoy
26. A. street B. district C. path D. freeway
27. A. another B. other C. extra D. certain
28. A. turn out B. turn into C. turn over D. turn away
29. A. left B. grabbed C. covered D. hid
30. A. secretary B. consultant C. assistant D. minister
31. A. thought B. supposed C. committed D. meant
32. A. valid B. considerable C. intentional D. convenient
33. A. headed B. inspected C. saw D. panicked
34. A. alike B. asleep C. active D. available
35. A. faith B. proposal C. observation D. emphasis
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C
第二节(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。
Never too old to be an Olympic hero
At the age of 61, Ni Xialian, the oldest table tennis player, never felt out of place in Paris.
With neat movements when taking advantage, and quick leaps ____36____ ( relieve) her emotions when losing a point, the former Chinese world champion paddler, now representing Luxembourg, gave out her full strength against her much younger opponent from her home country-—23- year- old Sun Yingsha, ____37____ did not hide her skills to make it into the final 16 on July 31.
After wrapping up her sixth Olympic ____38____ ( appear) with a defeat of 0-4 to the current world No 1, Ni emotionally said at the after- match interview that her dream ____39____ ( come) true to compete with the world’s top player.
Before facing Sun at the opposite side of the table,“ Aunt Ni” gave no destination when she ____40____ ( invite) to serve as a training partner to China’s eventual ____41____ ( mix) doubles champions Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin before their face- off with a DPRK pair in the final game.
Throughout Sun and Ni’s match, the CCTV commentators kept ____42____ ( refer) to Ni as“ Master Ni” instead of using her full name to show respect ____43____ her contribution to China’s table tennis at ne r career peak and also for her enduring efforts in promoting the sport in Europe and around the world.
I ____44____ (true) appreciate the shared slogan of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics“ Games wide Open”. To me, it means “ wide open” not only for any competitor who embodies the Olympic spirit _____45_____ for any performance or choice made by an Olympian.
【答案】36 to relieve
37. who 38. appearance
39. had come
40. was invited
41. mixed 42. referring
43. for 44. truly
45. but
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是高三学生李华，你上一次考试的读后续写题完成得不理想。请你根据以下要点，给你的外教Mike写一封信求助。内容包括：
1. 题型简介; 2. 你的困难。
参考词汇: 读后续写 ( continuation writing)
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mike,
I hope this message finds you well. As I prepare to enter my final year of high school I’ve encountered challenges with the continuation writing task in English. Specifically, I find myself struggling to come up with reasonable plots and accurate expressions. Could you please provide me with advice on how to develop coherent and engaging story-lines Additionally, I have no idea how to ensure that my continuation writing remains in line with the original text. Your guidance on these aspects would be greatly appreciated.
I eagerly anticipate your insights and appreciate any assistance you can offer.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下而材料，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。
As a single mother, I’ve never doubted my daughter Jane’s dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart’s content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.
Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.
Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.
It was Mary who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, “Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong.” I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.
That night, Jane recovered her consciousness (知觉) and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, “My dear, everything would be fine.” Mary comforted her gently, “I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don’t worry. We’ll be standing by you.” I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane’s cheeks.
After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day, however, Mary came with good news.
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When the host announced it was Jane’s turn, she was wheeled onto the stage.
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【答案】 One day, however, Mary came with good news. She told Jane the school music festival was to be held the next month and that her classmates all expected her to sing on behalf of her class. Jane’s eyes sparkled but responded doubtfully, “Can I... ” Mary and I immediately assured her that she could make it. In the following month, with the help of Mary, Jane kept on practicing singing. Beautiful songs echoed in our house again and smiles began to appear on her face. Finally the big day came when she could present herself.
When the host announced it was Jane’s turn, she was wheeled onto the stage. Jane was greeted with warm applause. As she began to sing, the audience got absorbed in her beautiful voice. Seconds after her performance, all the audience rose with thunderous cheers. When wheeled off stage, Jane received praise and bunches of flowers from her teachers and classmates. Jane was moved to tears. The kindness and encouragement from her teachers and classmates stimulated Jane’s enthusiasm for life, making her regain confidence in pursuing her original dream, which I will support wholeheartedly.

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