资源简介

2025届复兴中学高三英语三模考试
I. Grammar and vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
A Better Life
Even though we are living in an age where growing old is thought of as an inevitable misery, this doctor has been changing the game for seniors over the last 25 years.
It all started in 1991 when the Harvard-educated physician (1)_____________(transfer) from working in a stressful emergency room to being the medical director of a nursing home in upstate New York. The depressing and regimented (严格管制的) environment got him thinking on what (2) _________ exactly improve the residents' conditions.
______ _____ animals in nursing homes were illegal at the time, Dr. Bill Thomas took a chance.
(4) ________ (base) on a hunch (直觉), he brought in two dogs, four cats, hens, rabbits, 100 birds, a multitude of plants, a flower garden, and a vegetable patch.
The change was dramatic. There was a 50% drop in medical prescriptions along with a dramatic decrease in death rates, but most importantly, the residents were simply (5) ________ (happy).
Dr. Thomas's approach, named the Eden Alternative, has driven nursing homes (6) ________ (allow) a more autonomous and creative living space for their elderly. It erases the belief that growing old means growing useless. He encourages residents to think of their age as an enriching new phase of life rather than the end of it.
Thomas, now (7) _______ speaker and author of several books, also created small, independently-run residences with their own bedrooms and bathrooms, and he has been preaching a singular message(8)_______ getting old is not a bad thing.
“Within six weeks, they had to send a truck around to pick up all the wheelchairs," Thomas told the Washington Post. “You know why most people in nursing homes use wheelchairs Because the buildings are so big."
The 56-year-old doctor's methods have been adopted in Australia, Japan, Canada, and America (9) _______ enormous success. Last year he published Second Wind: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Connected Life, a guide on how to shift our perspectives on aging and growth.
He is currently traveling through North America, (10) _________ (perform) with his guitar and his enthusiasm on his Age of Disruption Tour.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
completely B. differentiate C. distinct D. awesome E. outperforming F. overstated G. previously H. prove I. surpass J. volume K. comparing
Are dogs the smartest of all
Scientists recently examined studies on dog intelligence and compared them with research into the minds of other intelligent animals. The researchers found that dogs are among the more intelligent carnivores (食肉动物), social hunters and domestic animals, but that their intelligence does not (11) _______ other intelligent animals in any of those categories. Though a significant body of research has examined dog cognition(12)________, the authors of this new study found little to warrant(保证) the (13)________ of work that has been devoted to the topic.
Stephen Lea, lead author of the new study, argues that many researchers seem to have designed their studies to (14) ______ how clever dogs are, rather than simply to study dogs' brains. Lea and a colleague examined more than300 studies of dog cognition, (15) _______ the studies' results with those from research into other animals. The researchers made specific comparisons between the different species in different categories of intelligence. These comparisons affirmed that dogs are intelligent, but their intelligence is not as (16) _______ as some researchers might have believed.
In many areas, though, comparisons were not possible. For example, the researchers noted that both dogs and cats are known to be able to recognize and (17) _______ human voices. But the investigators could not find any data to indicate which species can remember a greater number of (18) _________ human voices, so it was impossible to compare the two on that front.
However, not all researchers agree (19) _______with the findings of this study. Zachary Silver, an American researcher, believes the authors of the new study (20) ________ the idea that an excessive amount of research has been devoted to dogs, as the field of dog cognition is young, and there is much to be learned about how dogs think.
II. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
How can one person enjoy good health, while another person looks old before her time Humans have been asking this question for thousands of years, and recently, it's becoming clearer and clearer to scientists that the differences between people's rates of aging lie in the complex (21)_______ among genes, social relationships, environments and lifestyles. Even though you were born with a particular set of genes, the way you live can (22) ______ how they express themselves. Some lifestyle factors may even turn genes on or (23) ____ them____.
Deep within the genetic heart of all our cells are telomeres, or repeating segments of non-coding DNA that live at the ends of the chromosomes (染色体).They form caps at the ends of the chromosomes and keep the genetic material together. Shortening with each cell division, they help determine how (24) ______ a cell ages. When they become too short, the cell stops (25) ______ altogether. This isn't the only reason a cell can age---there are other stresses on cells we don't yet understand very well---but short telomeres are one of the (26)_______ reasons human cells grow old. We've devoted most of our careers to studying telomeres, and one extraordinary discovery from our labs is that telomeres can actually (27) _______.
Scientists have learned that several thought patterns appear to be (28) ______ for telomeres and one of them is cynical hostility. Cynical hostility is defined by high anger and frequent thoughts that other people cannot be trusted. Someone with hostility doesn't just think, “I hate to stand in long lines"; they think, “Others (29) _______ sped up and beat me to my rightful position in the line!"--and then get violently agitated. People who score high on measures of cynical hostility tend to get more heart disease, metabolic disease and often die at (30)______ ages. They also have shorter telomeres. In a study of British civil servants, men who scored high on measures of cynical hostility had shorter telomeres than men whose hostility scores were low. The most hostile men were 30% more likely to have short telomeres.
What this means: aging is a (31) _______ process that could possibly be accelerated or slowed--and, in some aspects, even reversed. To an extent, it has (32) _______ us and the rest of the scientific community that telomeres do not simply carry out the commands issued by your genetic code. Your telomeres are (33) ______ you. The foods you eat, your response to challenges, the amount of exercise you get, and many other factors appear to influence your telomeres and can prevent (34) ______ aging at the cellular level. One of the keys to enjoying good health is simply doing your part to foster healthy cell (35) ______.
A. quality B. interaction C. breakthrough D. challenge
A. influence B. exchange C. integrate D. evolve
A. set out B. put up C. shut off D. act as
A. natural B. potential C. unique D. fast
A. dividing B. recycling C. creating D. processing
A. efficient B. productive C. major D. subsequent
A. deepen B. lengthen C. widen D. improve
A. primitive B. resistant C. original D. unhealthy
A. deliberately B. accidentally C. literally D. exceptionally
A. mature B. younger C. incredible D. current
A. permanent B. fundamental C. dynamic D. positive
A. surprised B. reminded C. upset D. trained
A. stirring up B. listening to C. breaking down D. turning into
A. original B. frequent C. universal D. premature
A. renewal B. recycle C. rediscovery D. reduction
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns.
In secondary school, art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the art O-level exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless.
But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterized as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were print-makers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice.
One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so authoritative that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colors. Finally, I bought some oil paints.
Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades-long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un-anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going.
Becoming a successful painter calls for being resolute. I realized I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments.
36. How did the author feel about the result of the art exam
A. Scared. B. Worried. C. Discouraged. D. Wronged.
37. In her 30s, the author _________.
A. avoided oil painting practice B. sought for a painting career
C. fancied abstract painting D. exhibited child paintings
38. Which word would best describe the author’s dream
A. Confusing. B. Empowering.
C. Disturbing. D. Entertaining.
39. What can we learn from this passage
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Hard work is the mother of success.
C. Dreams are the reflections of realities. D. Creative activities involve being confident
(B)
The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to communicate in two different languages they wish to share and learn each week. Students record short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed. Each pair of students meets three times throughout the term with a teacher who decides if the exchange is effective. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive one credit each.
Requirements for completion:
One welcoming session on the second Friday of the term
18 weekly one-hour pair meetings
Weekly progress reports for all pair meetings
At least three pair-teacher meetings
One five-minute final video
Sign up!
The sign-up and registration process is as follows:
Students sign up and indicate the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning.
Based on the information entered by each student, potential pairs are identified.
Proficiency (熟练) levels are confirmed through coursework or placement tests.
Once a pair has been determined to be suitable, the students will be contacted individually with a special permission number to register for the programme.
Reminders:
Signing up for the programme does not automatically mean that you will be able to register and participate. Pairs are matched by languages of interest and proficiency levels. Since there are many factors involved in the pairing process, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and be able to register for the programme.
40. In the programme, students will _________.
A. chair daily meetings B. evaluate the exchange
C. meet teachers each week D. practise their language skills
41. To complete the programme, students are required to _________.
A. take development tests B. participate in pair meetings
C. welcome new students D. work on weekly videos
42. What do students need to do during the registration
A. Indicate their languages of interest. B. Select their own coursework.
C. Make individual contact. D. Choose their partners.
(C)
Many people associate their self-worth with their work. The more successful their career, the better they feel about themselves. Work-related self-esteem is therefore a worthy ideal to pursue with vigor, right Well, not always. According to recent research, in which psychologists interviewed 370 full-time workers over a period of three weeks, the reality is a little more complicated. And it involves negative as well as positive consequences.
It’s natural to be drawn towards pleasure and to step away from pain. In the workplace, if that pleasure comes from a triumph which swells (使…膨胀) our self-respect, people will try to repeat that accomplishment. But repeating that accomplishment is often not realistic, which can lead to severe negative emotional consequences when it doesn't reoccur. This form of motivation is widely regarded as a negative type of motivation. It can hinder other more positive motivation types, such as completing a task purely because it's fulfilling or enjoyable.
What consumes the employees instead is a pressing need to feel mighty and sure of themselves. They then take on only tasks and objectives which serve that ego-driven need. As a result, to avoid feelings of shame and worthlessness associated with failure, they extend themselves to such a degree that there's a subsequent adverse effect on their well-being. This internal pressure to succeed at all costs demands a lot of effort. It depletes their energy, culminating (以…告终) in disproportionate levels of damaging sentiment.
Those negative emotions mount into heightened anxiety, impacting their ability to make the most of their personal life. Their desire to avoid feeling inferior ends up making them feel inferior when it comes to their diminished(减弱的) capacity for friendship and leisure. They end up dissatisfied both at work and outside of it.
But thankfully, for those people compelled almost entirely by this specific form of motivation, the news isn't all bad, or bad at all. The study also discovered several positive outcomes that can actually outweigh the harmful ones. Though these types of employees are motivated by the desire to avoid negative consequences, they are also motivated by the excitement of pursuing emotional rewards. This excitement makes pursuing goals enjoyable and stimulates pleasure and pride that would result from success. An effect of the positive motivation is that it neutralizes the existence of negative motivation.
Sure, it affects people's personal lives to an unhealthy extent, because leisure activities are often seen as a part of life that must be sacrificed to manage work and family demands. However, the way people feel about their work has less to do with whether they're motivated by the preservation of self-esteem but more with the fact that they're simply motivated.
What does the author say about the pursuit of work-related self-esteem
It may result in negative motivation.
B. It contributes to one’s accomplishments
C. It can increase one’s vigor as one keeps trying.
D. It costs too much emotionally and psychologically
What do employees tend to do in pursuing work-related self-esteem
Take on tasks well beyond their actual capabilities.
B. Strive to succeed at the expense of their well-being.
C. Turn to all means regardless of the consequences.
D. Stretch their sense of shame and worthlessness.
What do we learn about people over-concerned with work-related self-esteem
They may often feel inferior to their colleagues.
B. They cannot enjoy their personal life to the full.
C. They are never satisfied with their achievements.
D. They have their own view of friendship and leisure.
46. What is the good news we learn from the recent research
A. The pursuit of goals may turn out to be enjoyable and pleasant.
B. The emotional rewards from goal pursuit are worth the pains taken.
C. The negative consequences of goal pursuit can mostly be avoided.
D. The goal of swelling self-esteem can be achieved if one keeps trying.
Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. In other words, there are clear advantages for each. B. They are more likely to remember people’s mistakes. C. But there can be a downside to concentration on one big thing. D. However, hedgehogs remain open to others’ reactions and inputs. E. When something is contradictory to their view, they don’t treat it as exceptional. F. They come down squarely on one side or the other and fully support their position.
Hedgehog (刺猬) or fox
If you want to develop maximum credibility (可信性), is it better to be a hedgehog or a fox According to Isaiah Berlin, the hedgehog knows one thing very well, and the fox knows a lot of things.
Is there a clear advantage of one style over the other Hedgehog thinkers tend to answer yes. ___47___ And they are usually very credible in doing so. According to Jim Hart, the “hedgehog concept” is one of the factors that lead companies to greatness. They focus on one thing and do it really well. They figure out what they are good at. Hence, they have the advantage of clarity and confidence. The hedgehog concept makes perfect sense for companies.
___48___ Philip Tate has studied the track records of those folks on the Sunday talk shows who make predictions about what will happen. He has found that hedgehogs are not only wrong more often than foxes, but that they are less likely to recognize or admit that they are wrong when events do not match their predictions.
The advantage that foxes have is that they are more likely to seek out new information from a broader range of sources, and are comfortable with uncertainty and new information. ___49___ They try to include it in their viewpoint rather than to exclude it from their thinking. They also have a clearer estimation of what they know and don’t know.
So, which is better The question can be answered in a foxy hedgehog style. ___50___ The choice between being a hedgehog or a fox is a false trade-off. The most effective way to go through life is to try to be that rare mixture known as foxy hedgehog.
III. Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
However important we may regard school life to be, we can’t ignore the fact that children spend more time at home than in the classroom. Therefore the greatest influence of parents can’t be ignored or discounted by the teacher. They can become strong support of the school or they can consciously or unconsciously prevent the school from accomplishing its aims.
Administrators have been aware of the need to keep parents informed of the newer methods used in schools. Many principals have conducted workshops explaining such matters as the reading readiness program and developmental math.
Moreover, the classroom teacher can also play an important role in explaining to parents what they should do. The informal tea and the many interviews carried on during the year, as well as new ways of reporting pupils’ progress, can significantly aid the interchange of ideas between school and home.
Suppose that a father has been drilling Junior in arithmetic processes night after night. In a friendly interview, the teacher can help the parent change his method. He might be persuaded to let Junior participate in discussing the family budget, buying the food, using a measuring cup at home, setting the clock, calculating mileage on a trip and engaging in scores of other activities that have a mathematical basis.
If the father follows the advice, it is reasonable to assume that he will soon realize his son is making satisfactory progress in math and at the same time, enjoying the work.
Too often, however, teachers’ conferences with parents are devoted to unimportant accounts of children’s wrongdoing, complaints about laziness and poor work habits, and suggestions for punishments and rewards at home.
What is needed is a more creative approach in which the teacher, as a professional adviser, plants ideas in parent’s minds for the best use of the many hours that the child spends out of the classroom. In this way, the school and the home join forces in fostering the fullest development of youngsters’ competence.
IV. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
这项新出台的政策旨在改善社区居住环境从而提升居民幸福感。(intend)
这本儿童读物插图生动，故事简单， 它的人气源于激发了孩子的阅读兴趣。 (feature v.)
3. 政府非常重视公共设施建设，确保这些设施状况完好，能为所有市民所用。(accessible)
4. 这位老师，始终致力于帮助每一位学生成长，从不将学生成绩不佳归咎于学生的天赋不足，而是积极探寻更有效的教学方法。(who)
V. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是明启中学的高三学生李华，最近你收到了朋友Jason的一封来信，请给你的朋友写一封回信。内容必须包括：
1. 对使用AI完成翻译作业的看法
2. 你的建议和理由
Dear Li Hua,
How’s going recently I’m in low spirits these days. My teacher criticized me for using AI to finish English translation homework last week. She said it’s dishonest, but I just wanted better accuracy. Now I feel confused---should we avoid AI completely How do you handle such tasks Need your advice.
Best regards,
Jason2025届复兴中学高三英语三模考试
Keys:
Grammar and Vocabulary
was transferred 2. could 3. Even though 4. Based 5.happier
to allow 7. a 8. that 9.with 10. performing
11-20 I G J H K D B C A F
Reading Comprehension
Cloze 21-35 BACDA CBDAB CABDA
36-39 CABD
40-42DBA
43-46 ABBA
47-50 FCEA
Summary
Parents significantly influence children’s education, so schools must engage them constructively. Teachers and administrators should guide parents on effective learning methods---like integrating math into daily activities---rather than focusing on complaints. A collaborative, creative approach ensures home and school work together to maximize children’s development. By shifting from criticism to practical strategies, both educators and families can better support student growth and learning.
Parents play a vital role in children’s education outside school. Schools should inform parents of new teaching methods through workshops, while teachers can aid them in effective home tutoring, like teaching math in daily routines, to monitor kids’ progress. But parent-teacher conferences tend to focus on insignificant problems. Thus, innovative methods are needed to enhance home-school collaboration for children’s development.
Translation
This newly-launched/released/issued policy is intended to improve the living environment of the community so as to enhance residents’ sense of happiness.
This children's book features vivid illustrations and simple stories, and its popularity results/stems/arises from sparking/arousing children's interest in reading.
The government attaches great importance to/puts huge emphasis on the construction of public facilities, ensuring (that) they are in good condition and accessible to all the citizens.
This teacher, who is always committed/ devoted to helping every student (to) grow, never blames/ attributes students' poor academic performance on/ to a lack of talent but actively seek (for) more effective teaching methods.
Guided Writing 参考范文
Dear Jason,
I was sorry to hear about your recent experience with the translation assignment. I completely understand why you're feeling conflicted - as students, we're constantly balancing the need for academic excellence with the demands of our busy schedules. Your situation raises some important questions about how we should approach learning in this digital age.
Regarding your use of AI for translation, I can see both sides of the argument. On one hand, AI tools can provide instant, accurate translations that might take us much longer to produce manually. They can be particularly helpful when we're struggling with complex sentences or unfamiliar vocabulary. However, as your teacher pointed out, there is a valid concern about academic integrity when we submit AI-generated work as our own.
My suggestion would be to adopt a more balanced approach. First, make a genuine attempt to complete the translation yourself. This is crucial because the process of struggling with the text - looking up words, analyzing sentence structures, and making judgment calls - is where real learning happens. Then, you could use AI as a checking tool to identify any mistakes or areas for improvement in your work.
Perhaps you could even discuss this approach with your teacher. Many educators appreciate when students show initiative in their learning process. You might explain that while you used AI as a reference, you made sure to understand and verify all the translations before submission.
Remember, the goal of language learning isn't just to produce perfect translations, but to develop your ability to think and communicate in another language. AI can be a helpful tool, but it shouldn't replace the learning process itself.
I hope this perspective helps. Let me know if you'd like to discuss this further - we're all navigating these new challenges together!
Best regards,
Li Hua
(Word count: 298)

展开更多......

收起↑