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德强高中2024-2025学年度上学期期中考试
高三学年 英语试题
答题时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does the man mean
A. The woman is crazy. B. He hates mosquitoes. C. This summer is amazing.
2. Why does the woman correct the man
A. For a wrong order. B. For a word spelling. C. For a culture difference.
3. Why is the man stopped
A. Getting wrong tickets. B. Getting parking fine. C. Breaking traffic rules.
4. What does the woman suggest
A. Working at a café. B. Getting some juice. C. Seeing some laptops.
5. How does the man feel now
A. Annoyed. B. Guilty. C. Embarrassed.
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和第7两个小题。
6. What drink does the woman recommend
A. Berry milkshake. B. Blueberry juice. C. Orange tea.
7. How much will the man pay
A. $8. B. $8.8. C. $9.6.
听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Why does the woman want to take this course
A. For social connection. B. For academic interest. C. For employment preparation.
9. What does the woman think of the textbook
A. It’s difficult. B. It’s outdated. C. It’s expensive.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第13四个小题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Friends. C. Trainer and trainee.
11. How does the man keep working out at home
A. By using apps. B. By watching videos. C. By teaming up with families.
12. Why does the woman have trouble sticking to a plan
A. She needs motivation from others.
B. Her plan is designed unreasonably.
C. She is always disturbed by other things.
13. Which course will the woman choose first
A. A VIP course. B. A free course. C. A tailored course.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Energy production. B. Information safety. C. Smart cities.
15. Which is among the man’s research focuses
A. Traffic release. B. Equality promotion. C. Data management.
16. What does the man mean in the end
A. Personal information can be secured.
B. Data leakage will never happen.
C. Greater security can be achieved.
17. Who might be the woman
A. A professor. B. A journalist. C. A scientist.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the best cure of loneliness
A. Trying different lifestyles. B. Talking to a trusted one. C. Keeping enough sleep.
19. What do many successful people owe their success to
A. Their hard work. B. Their career planning. C. Their social skills.
20. Why should we communicate
A. To broaden our views.
B. To encounter beautiful things.
C. To experience another kind of life.
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15个小题；每个小题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。
A
DISCOVER WEEDON ISLAND’S ANCIENT PAST
If you are interested in archaeology, experience hands-on archaeology at Weedon Island Preserve, one of Florida’s exceptional archaeological sites. AWIARE offers one-week camp focused on archaeology for kids entering Grade 1 and 5. Students will learn about the basic archaeology through hands-on, interactive classroom projects, outdoor activities, and a visit to an archaeological site in the Tampa Bay area.
Day 1-2 Followed by engaging icebreaker activities and team-building exercises, participants will attend the speeches delivered by the world-known archaeologists. Dr. Robert Austin and Dr. John Arthur will respectively give speeches about the site and local history of the Tampa Bay area. The days will conclude with basic training on excavation techniques and tools, setting the groundwork for hands-on involvement in the archaeological exploration ahead.
Day 3-4 Participants will explore local historic sites long-covered by plants and learn how archaeologists survey sites using direct measurements, digital cameras, careful notes, and hand-held GPS units. This trip will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the environment in which these sites were created.
Day 5-7 Participants will be involved in assisting AWIARE researchers in excavation, recording data, screening sediment, and collecting artifacts, bone, and samples. What’s more, You will also help sorting and processing artifacts from the excavation and other sites in the Tampa Bay area.
Date: August 10-16,2024
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Expedition cost: $300 per participant, which includes daily lunch at the AWIARE Research Station. Return campers receive a 20% discount.
Registration is now open for the Hands-On Archaeology Camps.
21. Who can be the target audience for the camp
A. Students in primary school. B. Kids interested in UK history.
C. Tourists interested in Weedon Island. D. Undergraduates majoring in archaeology.
22. What will participants probably do on August 13,2024
A. Help improve the site’s environment. B. Help reconstruct ancient objects.
C. Assist professional excavations. D. Explore vegetation-covered local historic sites.
23. How much is the cost for two kids coming back this year
A. $240 B. $480. C. $600. D.$720.
B
“Why do you have 9,632 emails in your inbox（收件箱） ”
I looked at my husband, “Um… is that a lot How many are in your inbox ”
“About twenty,” he replied. I looked at my inbox. There were emails I had meant to deal with; emails from customers and the kids’ schools with information I needed; there were time-sensitive offers I’ d never got around to investigating; endless updates from the social media platforms I subscribed to, and the rest I had kept just in case.
I realized that I had become an email hoarder （囤积者）. I clearly had a problem and I needed to act.I paused my work and began to delete unwanted emails. An hour later I made little progress.
“Just delete the whole lot,” my husband strongly suggested.
Could I do that It was appealing. But I paused. I couldn’t. I did have a problem! Then I decided to compromise. I kept the last month’s emails and deleted everything else. I looked at my almost empty inbox. Wow, it felt so good.
To be honest, I feel genuine anxiety about deleting emails, FOMO（错失恐惧症） is a real problem for many people like me with email issues. So many emails are “offers”. What if that amazing offer never comes up again But the fact is that they do … frequently. What’s more, these great offers are often time-sensitive and so we hang on to them “just in case”, then miss the deadline anyway and still don’t delete them.
I found it useful to limit my emails to 50 and I use an email system which ensures all school emails go into a separate inbox, so I can see at a glance when “Dress like a Roman” day or “Bring an onion to school” day （yes really） is coming up! I feel more in control and organized now. I’m on top of my inbox. Now I’m off to handle the cupboard under the stairs!
24. What was the author’s immediate reaction to her husband’s suggestion
A. She approved of it. B. She felt annoyed at it.
C. She hesitated about it. D. She was astonished at it.
25. What led to the author’s anxiety about deleting emails
A. The deadline that she forgot to meet.
B. The fact that she liked keeping emails.
C. The offer that she might never give.
D. The fear that she would miss out something.
26. What does the author do with her inbox at last
A. Adopt an email system to classify all emails.
B. Separate unwanted emails into a new inbox.
C. Reply to school emails as soon as possible.
D. Set a restriction to the number of emails.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. How the author became an email hoarder.
B. How the author takes her inbox in hand.
C. Why FOMO is a real problem.
D. Why emails turned out to be a headache.
C
The California sea otter （海獭）, once hunted to the edge of extinction, has staged a thrilling comeback in the last century. Now, scientists have discovered that the otters’ success story has led to something just as remarkable: the restoration of their declining coastal marsh （沼泽） habitat.
Elkhorn Slough, a coastal marsh within Monterey Bay, had been experiencing severe damage. The root cause was a growing population of shore crabs, which fed heavily on the marsh plants, weakening the structural integrity of the habitat. Coastal marshes like these are not only natural defenses against storm waves but also serve as important carbon storage areas and water- cleaning systems.
The conservation-driven comeback of the sea otter has been crucial. California’s coastlines were once alive with sea otters. Sadly, they were nearly wiped out at the hands of fur traders. In the 1980s, conservation efforts aided these otters in re-occupying large areas of their former range. Now, Elkhorn Slough has the highest concentration of sea otters in California, with a population of about 100. By naturally feasting on crabs, the otters have helped a significant regrowth of plant life. Brent Hughes, a scientist working alongside Angelini, led a three-year study. Their findings were clear: in areas with sea otters, crab numbers fell markedly. This led to a resurgence in plant growth, which in turn stabilized the soil and lowered the rate of soil washing away.
As the sea otter population continues to restore, their positive impact on coastal ecosystems is likely to increase. It not only showcases the sea otter as a central species-a species that has a significant effect on its natural environment-but also highlights the essential nature of top predators（捕食者） in preserving ecological harmony. “My honest reaction was-this could become a classic in the literature,” says scientist Lekelia Jenkins. She reveals marsh restoration also helps people by reducing flooding. “Suddenly, sea otters go from just cute things we like to something that can protect our livelihoods and our properties.”
28. What change did the disappearance of sea otters bring about
A. Fewer predatory crabs. B. More coastal plant life.
C. Better water-cleaning effect. D. Worse coastal ecological balance.
29. What does the underlined word “resurgence” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Barrier. B. Decline. C. Revival. D. Expansion.
30. What is the author’s purpose in quoting Lekelia Jenkins
A. To highlight the importance of coastal marshes.
B. To introduce a new research study on sea otters.
C. To demonstrate the practical benefits of sea otters.
D. To emphasize the need for increased conservation efforts.
31. What is the main message conveyed from sea otters’ impact
A. The necessity for controlled hunting.
B. The interconnectedness of the ecosystem.
C. The drawbacks of wildlife reintroduction.
D. The need for human intervention in nature.
D
Imagine you need milk, so you go to the grocery store to pick some up, only to find there are dozens of options. These days, you have to make a decision on not only the percentage of fat you want, but also what source you want your milk to be coming from: cows, soybeans… You have no idea what milk to pick. There are so many choices that you are confused.
This phenomenon is known as the paradox （悖论） of choice and it is becoming a concern in the modern world, where more and more options are becoming easily available to us. While we might believe that being presented with multiple options actually makes it easier to choose one that we are happy with, and thus increases consumer satisfaction, having too many options actually requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice.
The idea was popularized by American psychologist Barry Schwartz when he published his book, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less. Schwartz, who has long studied the ways in which economics and psychology intersect（交叉）, became interested in seeing the way that choices were affecting the happiness of citizens in Western societies. He identified that the range of choices that we have available to us these days is far greater than that people had in the past; however, consumer satisfaction has not increased as much as traditional economics theories might expect.
Schwartz identified that the paradox of choice carries the most consequence for people that are maximizers. Maximizers, unlike satisficers, are concerned with making the best choice instead of simply making a choice that they are happy with. When there are many options available to maximizers, it becomes harder for them to determine which is the best, which can cause them to feel a great deal of regret after they have made a choice.
Instead of believing that freedom of choice is unlimited, Schwartz advocates that the role of psychology and behavioral economics should be to find the kind of limitations on freedom that can lead to the greatest level of happiness within society.
32. What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning buying milk in paragraph 1
A. To lead in the topic.
B. To draw a conclusion.
C. To show that we have more choices when shopping.
D. To indicate that people pay greater attention to health when shopping.
33. What does the paradox of choice suggest
A. More options mean less satisfaction.
B. Consumer satisfaction has greatly increased.
C. People are happy with more choices.
D. Modern people are happier than their ancestors.
34. What can be learned about satisficers
A. They aim for the very best. B. They tend to follow their feelings.
C. They often regret their decisions. D. They have trouble making a decision.
35. What does Schwartz suggest people do
A. Hold on to their beliefs. B. Accept their own behavior.
C. Give up freedom. D. Limit their own choices.
第二节 （共5个小题；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。选项中两项为多余选项。
Travelling abroad can present many challenges, including long journeys, language problems, and culture shocks, plus the expense of transport and accommodation. 36 It is rewarding to get to experience life in different ways.
One of the wonderful benefits of going abroad is that you can learn history and culture without real effort. There’s a natural tendency to absorb other cultures and pick up historical concepts, while enjoying yourself at the same time. 37
Another great benefit is that living in a foreign culture is the only real way to fully understand its language. 38 Even if you’re a complete beginner and only manage to pick up a few key phrases of the local language, you still know more than when you arrive.
39 People in other countries can demonstrate different ways of doing things and alternative ways of being. It can open up your mind and generate new ideas. A direct encounter with a fresh expression of arts, religions, architecture, and food can contribute to an enlightening and valuable experience.
Removing yourself from the familiar and travelling to a new country can be a very powerful tool for gaining self-awareness and deeper understanding. 40 It can help you shift how you see yourself. Perhaps ironically, visiting a foreign country can also teach you things about your homeland. You get to view your land of birth from another perspective and have something to compare it with.
A. It’s far superior to learning it in a classroom.
B. The new land gives you a fresh social environment.
C. The direct experience helps you remember something easily.
D. Many people wonder what they should do in a foreign country.
E. Travelling abroad can also boost creativity and drive innovation.
F. Another benefit of travelling abroad is the relaxation you can get.
G. However, there’s rarely a dull moment when you’ re in a different country.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后个体所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I decided at 10 that I was going to be a teacher because I had a burning desire for superpowers. As a boy, I could clearly see some of my teachers had extraordinary 41 .
There was an English teacher in fifth grade who could magically transport us to different worlds by reading to us from books we would have 42 never picked up. It was even shocking that my teacher could see the 43 . I was one of those who lacked confidence. Yet my teacher would notice me hidden in the corner, 44 to speak, and the unspoken 45 in her eyes suggested that she could see me through. I could still 46 remember her lessons about the great masters of art. She did this 47 her major was not art, nor geography. I wanted to be one of those all-seeing ones with superpowers that made children feel safe and 48 .
Being a teacher isn’t the easiest or the most financially rewarding of jobs. And there are occupational risks - your knees can 49 from years of carrying piles of notebooks up and down the school staircase, your voice can 50 from too much talking. But despite all that, there are those choosing this 51 .
All my life, I’ve gone to work early each day with 52 steps. Occasionally, I meet my former students. Their obvious love for me and fond memories of our time together are my 53 . Whenever I meet a brand new teacher 54 to perfect his/ her skills with a brave face on, I feel proud to 55 the same group.
41. A. ideas B. powers C. experiences D. needs
42. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. likewise
43. A. unknown B. unusual C. impossible D. invisible
44. A. shy B. miserable C. annoyed D. willing
45. A. question B. message C. truth D. criticism
46. A. vaguely B. only C. vividly D. early
47. A. in that B. as though C. even though D. now that
48. A. praised B. neglected C. noticed D. valued
49. A. hurt B. bend C. shake D. support
50. A. turn B. heal C. reach D. suffer
51. A. path B. major C. course D. topic
52. A. hesitant B. light C. leaden D. unsteady
53. A. chances B. souvenirs C. rewards D. compensations
54. A. failing B. demanding C. pretending D. struggling
55. A. belong to B. connect to C. contribute to D. adapt to
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。
The Ganqiu Festival is one of the oldest traditional celebrations and social activities of the Miao ethnic group in China. It falls on the first day of “Liqiu”, 56 indicates the end of summer. Miao people 57 （settle） down in Huayuan County, Fenghuang County, Jishou County, Luxi County and several other counties in Hunan Province hold a series of grand 58 （ceremony） to celebrate the day. The festival is not only an opportunity for Miao people to celebrate a good harvest, but 59 important social occasion for young Miao men and women as well.
According to local tales, Miao people drove out demons（恶魔） from their lands and began planting rice to build up their homeland. And due to their hard work, they were blessed 60 a harvest every autumn. Since then, the festival has remained a celebration of their victory, an expression of their 61 （appreciate） for the harvest season, and a way to send blessings to others. Having a long history, the Ganqiu Festival observes many customs 62 （pass） down from generation to generation. 63 （traditional）, during the day, Miao people wear colorful costumes and gather for a feast featuring 64 （attract） shows and sports activities. The festival 65 （list） as national intangible cultural heritage in 2014 and later as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2016.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，上周你参加了市里组织的“我最喜欢的书”英语演讲比赛。请你写信将此情况告诉你英国的笔友Mike，要点如下：
1. 比赛情况；
2. 你的表现和感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
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。
Maria and Peter lived in a coastal city. The greatest pleasure in summer for them was to swim at their local beach after school. But one day they started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters. More often than not, they would find plastic bags thrown on the beach. Worse still, as they swam in the water, some plastic bags would float around them and even stick to their legs when they walked to the shore.
They were upset and decided something needed to be done to stop the beautiful sea becoming consumed by waste. One weekend, Maria and Peter brought a big bag to the beach and determined to clean it up. Sweat streamed down from their forehead while they bent down and picked up the plastic bags. To their disappointment, after a day’s hard work, there were still many plastic bags lying on the beach or floating in the water. Going home with aching legs and arms, Maria and Peter were almost defeated by a strong sense of failure.
That night over dinner with their parents, the pair ate silently. Noticing their low spirits, Mother asked gently, “You two looked so down. What happened ” Exchanging glances with Peter, Maria replied in a low voice, “It’s those annoying plastic bags. We tried to clean up but it was just impossible.” Understanding the pair’s disappointment, their father patted them on the back and comforted, “Well, it’s really hard for just two of you to fix such a big problem.” “Just two of us.” complained Maria and Peter, looking at each other. Suddenly, an idea flashed through their minds, their eyes shining with excitement. “Yes, that’s the point! We should make more people aware of the problem and encourage them to take action!” the pair said in chorus.
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。
Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning.
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Excited and nervous, they posted the video and article on WeChat.
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