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2024-2025学年第一学期育才中学三校联考
高二英语试题 (2024.12)
本试卷满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Crazy at home Travel restrictions limit your wanderlust For now, from the safety of your couch, you can still explore the world with these travel-inspiring films.
The Beach
Maya Bay, Thailand
If there was ever a movie that tells about the search to find your own private paradise, this is it. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, The Beach follows backpackers’ search for a hidden mysterious utopia in Thailand. Ironically, Maya Bay has become so overrun with tourists since the movie was filmed that it was forced to close until 2021 due to environmental concerns.
Tracks
The Outback, Australia
Based on the true story of one woman's nearly 2,000-mile walk alone across the Western Australian desert with just her dog and camels, the film spotlights the vast Outback. You’ ll get lost in the wild beauty of the country as glimpses of these wonders such as Uluru fill the screen.
Lost in Translation
Tokyo, Japan
This classic won the Director Sofia Coppola the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Suffering from jet lag and culture shock, two drifting foreigners— Bill and Johansson— bond over drinks at Tokyo Hotel against the backdrop of fascinating night-time Tokyo. Thoir encounter offers the viewers a sad, funny, magical and almost irresistibly moving experience.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Nuuk, Greenland
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this film adaptation of a short story about an unlucky dreamer who leads a sedentary(久坐不动的) life working for Life magazine. That is until he goes on a wild adventure tracking down a film negative for the last issue. From jumping out of a helicopter in Greenland to spotting rare snow leopards in the Himalayas, Mitty reminds us about the rewards of stepping out of our comfort zone.
21. Which film was adapted from a real story
A. The Beach. B. Tracks.
C. Lost in Translation. D. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
22. What appeals to the audience most in Lost in Translation？
A.The fame of a successful director.
B.The beautiful night views of Tokyo.
C. The presentation of different cultures.
D. The interaction between two foreigners.
23. In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A. Entertainment. B. Science. C. Fashion. D. Sports.
B
One summer night, a boy felt himself lifted from bed by his father. Sleepy with eyes half closed, he saw stars flashing across the heavens. “What is it ” the child whispered. “Shooting stars. They come every year in August.” Decades have passed, but I still remember that night, because I was the fortunate boy whose father believed a new experience was more important than an unbroken night's sleep.
Some parents, like my father, have the gift of opening doors for their children, of leading them into splendid newness. This art of adding dimensions to a child doesn't necessarily require a great deal of time. It simply involves doing things with our children instead of for them or to them. At a Golf Association tournament, a ten-year-old girl played exceptionally well. “How long have you been interested in golf ” someone asked. “I got it for my ninth birthday,” she said. “You mean your father gave you a set of clubs ”“No,” she said, “he gave me golf”
I have a friend, a psychiatrist, who says there are two types of people: those who think of life as a privilege and those who think of it as a problem. The first type is enthusiastic and energetic. The other type is suspicious and self-centered. And he adds, “Tell me about your childhood and l can tell you which type you are likely to be.”
The real purpose, then, of trying to open doors for children is not to divert them or amuse ourselves; it is to build eager and outgoing attitudes towards the demanding and complicated business of living. This, surely, is the most valuable legacy we can pass on to the next generation: not money, not houses, but a capacity for wonder and gratitude, a sense of aliveness and joy. And for those of us who care what becomes of our children, the challenge is always there. None of us meets it fully, but the opportunities come again and again. Many years have passed since that night. And next year, when August comes with its shooting stars, my son will be seven.
How does the writer find his experience of watching the shooting stars
A. Exciting. B. Rewarding. C. Encouraging. D. Satisfying.
25. What the girl said in Paragraph 2 suggests that .
A. children should develop a hobby from an early age
B. a set of clubs are not as important as skills in golfing
C. parents' presence is the key to children's exploration
D. no success can be achieved without one's passion
26. What will the author's psychiatrist friend agree with
A. Stability in upbringing builds confidence.
B. Parenting styles require professional guidance.
C. Childhood experience determines adult happiness.
D. One's personality is related to childhood experiences
27. What is the author's purpose in writing the last paragraph
A. To express his wish to watch the shooting stars.
B. To stress the importance of father-son relations.
C. To encourage parents to enrich their kids' inner life.
D. To present the challenges of parenting children.
C
It is a strange coincidence that as humans attempt to greatly reduce their carbon emissions, they are also rushing to develop a technology that could, in theory, consume an unlimited amount of energy.
Doing things against facts is a dangerous game, but you can picture a world in which. having chosen to start dealing with climate change properly in the 1990s, we would be just wrapping up the gentle path to net-zero emissions in time for a rapid AI increase fuelled by green power. Instead, we find ourselves at risk of running a 21st-century technology on a 20th-century energy supply.
If you live in the US, every time you use an AI model, around 20 per cent of the electricity required will be produced by burning coal. The explosive growth of AI makes this an even more pressing concern. According to one analysis, if Google chose to shift to an entirely AI-powered search business. its electricity consumption could match that of some countries.
Such estimates may be magnified, but evidence of rising power consumption from AI is all around. Microsoft is placing bets on nuclear plants to power its data centers, while the English government has promised to boost its national computing capacity by 50 per cent by 2025, which would help it keep pace with rapid AI developments in the world.
Thankfully, we may soon reach a turning point. As is reported, this year the global power department came close to reaching peak greenhouse gas emissions, as the switch from fossil(化石) fuels to clean and renewable sources is well underway. The question now is whether we can quicken the pace of decarbonisation(脱碳) to match the coming growth in energy consuruption asAI becomes increasingly embedded in our society. Silicon Valley's intelligent machines may grab the headlines and the imagination, but the people really inventing the future are working on the energy sector.
28. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. Carbon emissions have been reduced a lot.
B . The reality is far from what we expected.
C. The rapid AI increase brings many benefits.
D. Climate change has to be dealt with properly.
29. Why is electricity consumption a major concern
A. Extensive use of AI will consume more energy.
B. Many countries haven't switched to clean energy.
C. There is no limit on tech-giants’ electricity consumption.
D. 20% of the power is produced by burning coal in the US.
30. What does the underlined word“magnified” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Undervalued. B. Overstated. C.Common. D. Reasonable.
31. What would be our primary task before we reach a turning point
A. Shifting to a fully AI-powered search business.
B. Achieving net-zero emissions as soon as possible.
C. Balancing energy-hungry AI with decarbonisation.
D. Creating an unlimited energy-consuming technology.
D
The cliche(陈词滥调) of a knitter is a white-haired lady. But in the 1940s, young male Roval Air Force pilots used needles as they waited for their next mission. Wartime pilots crashed a lot and“lap crafts” like knitting, helped rebuild flexibility in wounded limbs while also helping to settle wounded minds. They were the foundation of early occupational therapy(治疗).
Today, millions of people around the world employ these same techniques. “They are closely associated with our mental health,” says Janine Smith, the owner of a store that sells supplies for knitting and crocheting(用钩针编制). “I know that if I haven't knitted for a few days,I really miss it. It's like meditation.”
Physiotherapist Betsan Corkhill and occupational therapist Jill Riley were part of a team from Cardiff University that, ten years ago, surveyed more than 3,500 knitters and found that the more frequently people knitted, the calmer and happier they felt.
In reality, it is a“Flow”, which is a concept first named by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi as he wrote in his book, “The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times. The best moments usually occur if a person's body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.”
Shauna Richardson knows just how true this is. The artist spent 18 months in a state of flow when she crocheted three seven-metre-long lions for the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. To complete the task, which required nearly 38 miles of wool, she says shc had to“zone everything out and sustain a state of mind driven by rhythm and process.”
But smaller projects will also get you there. Even a simple knitting or crochet pattern requires attentiveness to ensure that each stitch is made correctly. And if there's not enough challenge in the straightforward, you can make additions, from colour changes to textured stitches to highly complicated patterns.
The Cardift research team found that even though most of the people surveyed were employed, three-quarters of those who knitted three or more times a week felt significantly more able to organise their thoughts and forget their problems.
32. What's the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To explore early occupational therapy.
B. To introduce the early uses of knitting.
C. To distinguish between two types of pilots.
D. To stress knitting is not only for old women.
33. On which occasion will a person experience“Flow”
A.Playing computer games to one's heart's content.
B. Figuring out a good solution all of a sudden.
C. Working on a technical problem devotedly.
D. Hanging out with a long-lost good friend.
34. What can you infer from the last-two paragraphs
A. One stitch missed may lead to the loss of one's attentiveness.
B. Colors and patterns make a difference to the beauty of the project.
C.Smaller projects will not contribute much to experiencing“Flow”.
D. Frequent knitters are better at handling their thoughts and challenges.
35. What is the best title of the text
A. Active Hands, Calm Minds.
B. Unique Therapy, Effective Healing.
C. Special Techniques, Organized Thoughts.
D. Simple Knitting, Strong Body.
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下列短文，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。
In the Arab world, a souk is a market usually held in an open-air location. Souks are an important part of life in the Middle East. 36 Another attraction of souks is that they offer visitors a great opportunity to feel the local culture.
Most major souks probably started as informal meetings of merchants (商人) in open spaces, which slowly developed into more formal markets. 37 For example, some souks have partial ceilings to protect against bad weather, along with narrow streets which do not permit cars.
Everything from glassware to meat can be found at a souk, with merchants coming from nearby areas to sell their products. 38 Visitors can easily find beautiful artworks in all shapes and sizes at a souk, often at very reasonable prices.
39 For large items, customers are expected to sit down with the shopkeepers. They will be offered tea and snacks while the price, including storage and delivery costs sometimes, is discussed.
If you happen to be traveling in the Middle East, just pay a visit to a souk. Some regions have famous markets with a long and interesting history, and a souk is a great place to get souvenirs. You can find a local guide for your visit to ensure that you know local cultural rules well. 40
A. Europeans prefer to pay the list price rather than bargain.
B. Many countries in the Middle East have long artistic traditions.
C. That will certainly allow you a more enjoyable day at the market.
D. By tradition, shoppers must negotiate with shopkeepers to reach a price.
E. There are many cultural differences between the West and the Middle East.
F. Nowadays, souks make special designs to create a customer-friendly environment.
G. Visitors to the Middle Eastern countries enjoy buying great goods in souks.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题； 每小题1分，满分15分)
Gaining work experience is key to boosting your employ ability, especially as a business student. That's why, after my second college year,I 41 to intern(实习) for a part of the summer.
I 42 a six-week internship at a local bank, called Rawbank. Each week, we were sent to a new department where we were 43 about work process and then given an experienced employee to 44 . During the process, we mostly took notes and were given small tasks. After two weeks I was 45 to a“permanent” position at the front desk, where I 46 daily routines such as receiving guests and checking deposits.
In short, for four weeks I 47 like a regular employee of the bank. I had to be there at7:30 every morning, and 48 to have positive interactions with clients at all times, no matter how I was feeling personally.
My internship was not easy. The 49 was working on the morning of pay day. I had to face an endless stream of 50 clients, and I sometimes felt frustrated. However, my colleagues who were 51 made my experience all worthwhile.
My six weeks there allowed me to 52 , and it also helped me to gain new skills and experience that I did not 53 have. Most importantly, I gained a new sense of professionalism and a clearer 54 of what it meant to be in the professional world.
So I would advise everyone to take the 55 and do all internships, even if it is not necessarily in the industry that you wish to work in.
41. A. promised B. required C. chose D. hesitated
42. A. started B. offered C. noticed D. launched
43. A. assessed B. challenged C. guided D. warned
44. A. contact B. follow C. consider D. respect
45. A. led B. devoted C. attached D. assigned
46. A. dealt with B. worked out C. looked into D. went over
47. A. talked B. looked C. dressed D. acted
48. A. eager B. scared C annoyed D. ready
49. A. quality B. benefit C. highlight D. value
50. A. wealthy B. demanding C. faithful D. regular
51. A. optimistic B. confident C. passionate D. supportive
52. A. grow B. work C.compete. D. serve
53. A. normally B. previously C. obviously D. literally
,54. A. goal B. view C. purpose D. memory
A. lead. B. adventure C. opportunity D. trouble
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。
In the primitive old forest area of Hanzhong, Shaanxi, there is a great amount of tough and long rattan(藤), whose outer skin is smooth in the hand and excellent at its 56 (flexible). It is a good natural weaving material used by the local people 57 (make) a wide range of beautiful rattan products.
Rattan weaving has the characteristics of natural materials, various techniques and visual comfort, 58 greatly meets the needs of modern people for 59 new lifestyle.
In recent years, more and more rattan furniture and rattan crafts 60 (enter) people's daily life, 61 (add)a lively touch to life with a relaxed visual experience.
The formation of the 62 (region) characteristics of traditional Shaanxi rattan weaving is not an accidental phenomenon, but 63 (true) an artistic expression after thousands of years of continuity, development and change, with deep-rooted national customs, culture, economy and even aesthetics(美学).
It is an important cultural heritage of China. 64 a traditional craft rich in culture and art, Hanzhong rattan weaving represents the collective wisdom of the working people, 65 (mirror) the essence of simple northwest customs and holds high value for folk custom research.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
你校英语社将举办以“无人驾驶电动出租车(driverless taxi)”为话题的演讲比赛，请你就此写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1. 赞成或反对的观点；
2. 陈述理由。
注意：
1. 词数80个左右;
2. 短文开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone!
That's all. Thank you.
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。
Last March, Margarito drove to visit his mother who lived in the countryside. When he set off for home, Margarito's mother looked at the dark sky and noticed the sign of a coming storm. Worried about her son's safety, she told him to drive as carefully as possible on his way home and he promised to give her a call upon his arrival.
With his mother's words in mind, Margarito approached the main road carefully. Soon, it started to rain heavily. Eager to get home, Margarito began to drive faster. Two hours later, he came to a bumpy mountain road that had been flooded by a creek(小溪). Margarito, driving a four-wheel truck, figured that he would be OK. At that moment, he didn't realize that such a thought would be a big mistake.
It was halfway across the creek that an unfortunate incident took place: The rushing waters grabbed hold of his vehicle, pushing it off the road and sending it down a rocky creek bed. The truck finally stopped some 80 feet away. Margarito's problems only grew from there as the water had somehow positioned the truck into the creek bank at a 45-degree angle, making it difficult for him to open the driver's side door. Injured and trapped inside with the muddy water rising quickly. Margarito was certain he was going to die. Shaking with fear, he was at a loss about what to do.
On the road right behind Margarito were a delivery worker named Steve and his nephew Mike, who were on the way to deliver furniture to customers in the countryside. They witnessed the horrible incident, and when Margarito's truck came to rest in the middle of the overflowing creek, Steve quickly began to take action. First, he grabbed a rope from the back of his vehicle and used it to ensure he could safely approach the truck.
注意：
1. 所续词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Next, he turned to Mike and yelled, “Give me a rock!”
Margarito was about to thank Steve and Mike when the mobile phone in his jacket pocket rang.
2024-2025学年第一学期育才中学三校联考答案
阅读理解
A篇21-23 BCB B篇24-27 BCDC C篇28-31 BABC D篇32-35 BCDA
七选五36-40 GFBDC
完形填空41-45 CACBD 46-50ADDCB 51-55 DABBC
语法填空56.flexibility 57.to make 58.which 59.a 60.have entered
61.adding 62.regional 63.truly 64.As 65.mirrors
应用写作
Good morning, everyone!
Today,I want to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of driverless taxis.On the positive side,these vehicles can decrease human error, save time,and reduce traffic accidents.They are also environmentally friendly due to their intelligent control systems.【高分句型-】However，safety concerns arise as technology can fail or be hacked.【高分句型二】What's more, job displacement for drivers is an important issue.(无人驾驶出租车的优势与不足)
In my view, driverless taxis are a step forward but must be managed carefully to reduce risks and protect employment.We should balance innovation with human welfare.(个人的看法)Thanks for your listening.(感谢倾听)
作文续写
【答案】范文
Next, he turned to Mike and yelled, “Give me a rock!" With the rock in hand, he hit the window over and over , but in vain. He didn't give up easily, instead, he balanced himself, leaned back and threw the rock at the window again with all his strength. Fortunately.this time he made it --the glass broke. To his relief, it didn't hurt Margarito, who reached out for Steve's hand and was rescued. without delay, the two men escaped and returned to safety.
Margarito was about to thank Steve and Mike when the mobile phone in his jacket pocket rang. With trembling hands, Margarito took out the phone and answered it. “Are you home yet Everything's good " His mother's anxious voice came over. Tears welled up in his eyes on hearing the familiar voice of concern. Margarito choked up as he explained what had happened. Hanging up the phone, he thanked Steve and Mike sincerely, Cold as the rain was, great warmth filled his heart like never before.

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