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高三下学期考前模拟测试（A）英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
The Botanical Garden is a green heaven in the heart of Copenhagen, inviting you to immerse yourself in the world of nature. The Botanical Garden was laid out in 1874 according to a garden plan by landscape gardener H.A. Flindt. It was then renovated in 2012. This historic garden is part of the Natural History Museum Denmark and stands out from other parks by serving as a living museum with research, popularization of science, teaching and nature conservation as its main objectives.
Guided Tours
Experience the Botanical Garden on guided tours of Denmark’s largest scientific collection of plants from all over the world. On the tours, you will visit the romantic garden as well as the greenhouses and the famous Victorian Palm House. We will pass some of the garden’s species, which are either endangered or extinct in the wild. The guided tours are organized according to the season and the weather of the day, and the themes follow the changing of the seasons in the garden and can focus on a holiday or special events in the plant world. We also offer tours especially for families with children.
Practical information
Meeting place: Entrance via the main entrance to the Botanical Garden near N rreport Station (Gothersgade 126). We meet in front of the Botanical Garden’s shop. The ticket is presented on arrival, and the tours start on time.
Accessibility: Wheelchair users, unfortunately, cannot take part in the tours in the Botanical Garden, as the route goes via steep stairs in the listed Palm House and/or on the stone mounds in the garden.
Exchange and refund of tickets: Under normal circumstances, it is not possible to exchange or refund tickets for the event. If the event is called off due to unforeseen circumstances like heavy rain, you will be notified directly by email, and we will automatically refund the ticket price.
1. What is the main function of the Botanical Garden
A．To attract tourists to Copenhagen.
B．To preserve historic garden designs.
C．To offer a place for public recreation.
D．To conduct research, teaching, and nature conservation.
2. What can be inferred from the text
A．The Palm House is a protected historic building.
B．Wheelchair users can take part if they avoid the Palm House.
C．Families with children are advised to book the special tours.
D．Visitors can get a refund if they cancel due to bad weather.
3. In which section of a magazine is the text most probably taken from
A．Science & Biology. B．Travel & Leisure.
C．Life & Culture. D．Entertainment & Amusement.
B
I remember perfectly the day I applied for the math preparatory position at the School of Mechanical Engineering.
The written exam went well, so we moved onto the second stage of the competition, which consisted of explaining an exercise in front of a panel of professors. Honestly, I was very tense. To make matters worse, my hands were sweating a lot. When I was assigned the exercise and started solving it on the board, I tried to stay calm. It was going pretty well, actually, until I said something ridiculous. I said something like: “The area of the triangle is the base (底) times the height divided by 4.” As soon as I realized my mistake, I corrected myself aloud while trying to erase the board with my hand, but my sweat made the blackboard look like a crime scene. An old professor noticed my struggle and said, “I think we’ve seen enough. Thank you.” I left the room with my head down.
Days later, I found out that I had passed the competition and secured a position. My grade gave me the opportunity to choose which professor I wanted to work with and I chose the one who had saved me at that moment, professor Martin!
Before my first tutoring session, some colleagues told me that, in their advanced calculus class, a professor had shared the story of a girl who had gotten so nervous that she “flooded” the board with sweat and didn’t even know the area of a triangle.
I felt extremely angry and confronted the professor immediately. I told him how unprofessional it was for him to mock a student who was just trying her best and if I were truly incompetent, the hiring committee — including him — was at fault. The professor, surprised, felt very sorry and apologized. I accepted his apology.
No matter how much effort you put in or how well you do, some will focus on your mistakes. What matters is how you respond. That experience taught me to express my thoughts bravely, to communicate my concerns, and to set boundaries when I consider something to be unprofessional or unacceptable.
4. How did the author feel when she left the interview room
A．Extremely nervous. B．Deeply frustrated. C．Slightly regretful. D．Surprisingly calm.
5. Why did the author choose Professor Martin
A．He offered her a flexible tutoring schedule.
B．He was known for his strict teaching methods.
C．He had helped her during the difficult moment.
D．He was the only professor who gave her a high grade.
6. Which of the following best describes the author
A．Capable but overly sensitive. B．Courageous and straightforward.
C．Hardworking but easily discouraged. D．Remarkably quick but deeply unforgiving.
7. Which of the following is the best title
A．Sweat, Tears, and a Triangle Mistake.
B．I Made a Mistake — and Got an Apology.
C．I Divided by 4 — and Got the Last Laugh.
D．A Flooded Board, a Divided Formula, and a Job Offer.
C
Wagner tried to pull out weedy rice — a wild variety that invades his planted crop. These days, he leaves it.
It’s a favored food of the thousands of ducks, wild geese and shorebirds that arrive on his farmland after harvest every autumn.
His farm is among about 3 million acres of land in rice production across the US. Collectively, these farms provide an estimated third of the food energy that migrating waterfowl eat each winter across North America. Wagner and other farmers are embracing bird-friendly strategies. After one wet growing season, his fields were getting badly worn by machinery. So the farm just blocked up the drains (排水管) and let a little water sit on the field through the winter. Creatures like crawfish and mussels also live around his farm, providing other food sources.
While Wagner figured out his process through trial and error, research backs it up. A study on his farm in the winter found that bird droppings were contributing almost a third of recommended nitrogen fertilizer (氮肥) for rice in the highest instances, likely linked to the sheer number of birds and the compounding effects of repeating the practice over time. On average, researchers estimated that bird droppings could cut synthetic nitrogen fertilizer by more than 13 percent if producers used winter field flooding.
The research also found a lot of other benefits from off-season practices that attract birds to rice farms. As the birds walk on the flooded fields, they help decompose organic matter in the field, which supports soil health and benefits crops. Meanwhile, as water sits, sediment (沉淀物) settles down, keeping it on the field instead of washing away into rivers. That helps with water quality issues downstream. And as sediment settles, that keeps more phosphorus (磷) on the land.
Winter field flooding is a relatively cost-effective option for farmers. It takes place in the off-season, and usually doesn’t require much additional infrastructure (基础设施) beyond what a farm already has.
For all the benefits birds bring to farms, there is also some trouble, acknowledges Wagner, like the way the birds spread the weedy rice so it mixes with his crop.
8. Why does Wagner choose to keep weedy rice on his farm
A．It improves the quality of his rice.
B．It attracts insects that birds feed on.
C．It helps prevent soil loss during winter.
D．It provides a food source for visiting birds.
9. What can be learned about the effect of bird droppings from the study
A．They work better than synthetic fertilizers.
B．Their fertilizing value builds up over time.
C．They can fully meet the rice’s need for nitrogen.
D．Their effect depends on the number of bird species.
10. Why does the author mention sediment settlement in the fields
A．To describe a problem caused by winter flooding.
B．To compare different methods of soil conservation.
C．To explain a way to improve downstream water quality.
D．To argue for the removal of phosphorus from the soil.
11. What trouble do birds bring to Wagner’s farm
A．They damage the drainage system.
B．They mix unwanted rice into his crop.
C．They compete with crawfish for food.
D．They reduce the effectiveness of fertilizers.
D
In Amsterdam’s picturesque Nine Streets neighborhood, a curious modern custom unfolds daily: Tourists stand in long, winding queues on historic bridges, holding ?5.50 cones of fries (锥形纸筒装薯条) against gabled backgrounds for the perfect TikTok post. From the viral chips in Amsterdam to the hour-long waits for a slice at New York L’Industrie Pizza or the salt beef bagels at London Beigel Bake, travelers are now willing to sacrifice hours of their precious vacation time for trendy takes (食物的做法) on everyday foods.
Psychologists suggest these lines are rarely about the food itself; they reveal how social media, status, and performance have fundamentally reshaped modern travel. A queue serves as a powerful psychological trigger, most notably through the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). As Rachel Herz, a specialist in human behavior, notes, seeing a crowd makes a “thing” seem more desirable.
However, the nature of these queues has changed. Unlike the accidental discoveries of the past, these pilgrimages are calculated. Discoveries now happen on personalized social media feeds before a traveler even leaves home. This has turned travel into a form of public performance. Social media provides a stage for tourists to “perform their vacation”. By beautifully filming themselves in line or rating “viral foods”, travelers collect social capital, signaling to their peers that they are onto something special and culturally relevant. This cycle is strengthened by influencers and algorithms (算法). Researchers note followers often imitate ambitious behavior to show they belong to the same community, leading to repetitive travel patterns on a microscale.
But this virality carries a heavy cost for local communities. When algorithms send millions of people to the same gelato shop in Rome or chip shop in Amsterdam, the result is a flood of noise, litter, and crowding. In Amsterdam, the opposition is growing; residents are even taking legal action to limit tourist numbers, arguing that overtourism has lowered their quality of life. For them, a viral fry cone is not a photo opportunity, but a threat to their neighborhood’s survival.
Despite these local tensions, the crowds rarely discourage visitors. To a modern traveler, a long line provides the confidence that they are doing the “right thing”. For many, the hour spent waiting in the queue has become just as meaningful — and just as shareable — as the meal itself.
12. Why does the author mention expensive fries and long waits
A．To compare street food prices.
B．To show street food is overprice.
C．To prove the locals enjoy these foods.
D．To criticize sacrificing vacation time for trendy foods.
13. What does the word “pilgrimages” underlined in Paragraph 3 most probably mean
A．Journeys to holy places. B．Visits to local communities.
C．Accidental discoveries during travel. D．Highly planned trips to popular spots.
14. What is the author’s attitude to residents’ legal action
A．Supportive but reserved. B．Neutral but concerned.
C．Critical and disapproving. D．Doubtful and Confused.
15. What is the author’s main purpose
A．To criticize queuing tourists.
B．To urge limiting tourist numbers.
C．To explain social media’s impact on travel.
D．To recommend best street food in three cities.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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。
Just yesterday, I started tidying the living room, only to get distracted when I noticed my shiny new dumbbells (哑铃). 16 Before I knew it, I was surrounded by damp laundry and no further forward with my cleaning mission. I was experiencing “popcorn brain”.
It is characterised by scattered thoughts, fragmented attention, and an urge to switch between topics, similar to the rapid popping of corn kernels (玉米粒) in a pot. 17 “Popcorn brain is usually situational,” explains psychotherapist Tina. “It tends to emerge during periods of stress, emotional chaos, information overload, or major lifestyle changes.” The constant switching between tasks not only reduces productivity but also leaves us feeling exhausted without having accomplished anything meaningful. You might end the day feeling busier than ever yet unsure what you actually did. In severe cases, people may find it difficult to complete even simple daily routines, like making a cup of tea or replying to a single email. Here are some of Tina’s top tips to turn down the heat when your brain is working overtime.
● Mind map method
Make a mind map by writing down everything that’s on your brain: appointments, worries, conversations, to-dos. 18 “Grouping these into areas of your life — e.g. work, home, emotional wellbeing, future plans,” suggests Tina. “Then ask yourself: What matters now What can wait without causing any negative consequences These questions help create order, and give your brain permission to focus, as well as the opportunity to remember everything. Even five minutes of this exercise can calm a racing mind.”
● Minimize tech
19 Instead, try “focus blocks” consisting of 25-30 minutes away from screens, followed by a 5-minute reward scroll. “This teaches your brain to tolerate stillness, without feeling punished or deprived,” says Tina.
● Reclaim boredom
20 This may feel extremely boring at first, because popcorn brain likes to be “go go go” in an attempt to feel safe. “Go for a walk without music. Cook without a podcast. Stare out of your window and notice what you can see,” suggests Tina. “Sit in silence and observe your thoughts. Let your brain breathe. Doing nothing is sometimes doing exactly what your nervous system and body needs.” The more you practice stillness, the less uncomfortable it becomes.
A．Waiting does not cause negative consequences.
B．Simple as it sounds, it’s surprisingly hard to follow.
C．Going completely screen-free is unrealistic for most of us.
D．Inspired to work out, I switched to hunting for clean gym wear.
E．Drafting helps reveal the chaos in your mind and organizes your thoughts.
F．It is also accompanied by mental overload, increased stress, tiredness and anxiety.
G．The short scroll break acts as a small reward, making the focused time feel more achievable.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mom was an elementary school teacher, Dad was a basketball coach, and my two sisters and I had them running in all directions with our extracurricular activities. But during holiday breaks, our family was very 21 about spending time together in our favorite room of the house — the kitchen.
Mom always made baking fun for us, 22 our energy into something creative without a care for the 23 . She never scolded us for spilling flour on the counter or getting egg yolk on our clothes; instead, she laughed along and taught us to clean up together. I still have vivid memories of a cloud of cocoa powder 24 onto my eyelashes (睫毛) when I couldn’t help peeking (偷瞄) into the mixing bowl to get a taste of the sweet batter (面糊) before it was 25 . That kitchen was more than just a place for cooking; it was a 26 of love and laughter, where we shared stories, joked around, and made memories that would last a lifetime.
Becoming a parent, I wanted to 27 those kitchen memories with my kids too. Once they turned six and four, I 28 they were ready to get their little hands sticky from more than just eating. I came up with Chocolate Bark, a candy recipe. There were times I had to 29 the patience Mom had modeled for me. For those times when they just couldn’t 30 licking the spoon, I made a strong 31 between which batches (一批) were for gifts and which were strictly for our family. The boys were so 32 to give out their boxes of Chocolate Bark, 33 when someone would ask, “You made this yourself It looks like it came from a 34 store!” But for me, there’s nothing that comes out of our kitchen 35 than the time our family spends in it together.
21. A．nervous B．intentional C．hesitant D．casual
22. A．sorting B．playing C．absorbing D．channeling
23. A．neatness B．solution C．mess D．recipe
24. A．rushing B．floating C．blowing D．settling
25. A．spread B．cooled C．poured D．baked
26. A．source B．mission C．measure D．dimension
27. A．compare B．create C．remember D．forget
28. A．wished B．figured C．planned D．suspected
29. A．run out of B．take pride in C．call upon D．put aside
30. A．avoid B．bear C．resist D．risk
31. A．promise B．distinction C．connection D．investment
32. A．proud B．nervous C．popular D．grateful
33. A．especially B．finally C．gradually D．naturally
34. A．convenient B．discount C．fancy D．grocery
35. A．richer B．prettier C．sweeter D．healthier
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese seals (印章) traditionally have been seen as a 36 (depend) tool of proof to impress specific characters or graphic symbols 37 (identify) a person, signify an official agency, or indicate an official position. Chinese seals convey meanings primarily through written characters. For more than 3,000 years, time 38 (witness) their profound involvement in different historical periods in politics, economy, art, culture, everyday life, and many other fields.
Seal engraving involves three key techniques: Zhuan method, layout, and carving techniques. The Zhuan method 39 (refer) to understanding seal script and arranging characters 40 (proper) on the seal face. Layout focuses on balancing the composition of characters, considering spacing, density, and visual flow. Carving techniques employ various knife methods 41 cutting and pushing.
The art of seal engraving is a cornerstone of Chinese fine arts. In addition to mastery of traditional calligraphy, the art of engraving requires 42 high degree of virtuosity, since the artist works on a tiny surface area 43 every curve and thickness of line counts. The very diverse themes are the fruit of the artists’ imagination and culture. As an instrument of calligraphy and painting, the seal is a work of art 44 (it). It expresses an entire culture’s ideas about humankind and nature. Today, seals continue to be used in official documents and private 45 (correspond). Even though those understanding the complex characters are ever fewer, the art of seal engraving is still practiced by both professionals and amateurs.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 书信写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华。你发现学校教学楼内有大量的无主失物以及毕业生留下的旧书和文具。为此，你代表学生会提议在图书馆一角设立“共享角（sharing corner）”。请你给校长写一封建议信，内容包括：
1. 设立“共享角”的目的；
2. 具体实施方案（如：物品分类、专人维护等）；
3. 预期的积极影响。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Principal,
I am Li Hua, president of the Students’ Union. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分20分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。
The Yellow Birds
At seventeen, Karen was self-centered and cared little about anything beyond her own comfort. She only volunteered at a convalescent center (康复中心) because her teacher said it would improve her final grade. She often complained to her best friend, “I have to tend to old people for free, and it’s a waste of my time.” To make matters worse, all volunteers had to wear bright yellow uniforms that made them look ridiculous. The nurses nicknamed them “the yellow birds,” and Karen hated it.
One day, she met eighty-seven-year-old Lily Sturgeon, a soft-spoken and like-minded resident. Unlike many others who constantly demanded attention, Lily was quiet and grateful. Karen soon found herself looking forward to their talks.
One rainy afternoon, Lily showed Karen an old photo album. She pointed to a man — her husband, Albert — and a little girl, their daughter Emmy, who had died of cancer at age eight. After Emmy’s death, Albert became “Smiley the Clown” to bring joy to sick children. Though they were poor, they used smiles, small gifts, and homemade tricks to brighten the children’s days. After Albert died, Lily continued as Smiley until her first heart attack forced her to stop.
Karen was deeply moved by their selflessness. As graduation neared, she found Lily in pain. “I’ll be back in two weeks,” Karen promised. But when she returned with a bouquet of lilies, Lily’s room was empty. A nurse handed her a gift-wrapped box — inside was Lily’s photo album.
Holding the album, Karen remembered how Lily had spent her life bringing smiles to others, asking for nothing in return. She looked at her own graduation money — saved for months for a new phone — and made a decision. Three weeks later, she stood before her friend in a clown costume. Her friend stared in confusion. “Why would you spend your money on that ” he asked. “Life is more about giving than receiving,” Karen replied quietly. “From now on, just call me Smiley the Clown.”注意：
（1）续写词数应为 150 个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Taking a deep breath, Karen stepped into the children’s hospital in the yellow she once hated.
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Back in her room that night, Karen opened Lily’s photo album once more.
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参考答案
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节
1.D 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.C 11.B 12.D 13.D 14.B 15.C
第二节
16.D 17.F 18.E 19.C 20.B
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节 完形填空
21.B 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.D 26.A 27.B 28.B 29.C 30.C 31.B 32.A 33.A 34.C 35.C
第二节 语法填空
36.dependable 37.to identify 38.has witnessed 39.refers 40.properly 41.for 42.a 43.where 44.itself 45.correspondence
第四部分 写作
第一节 建议信
参考范文
Dear Principal,
I am Li Hua, president of the Students’ Union. We have noticed many unclaimed items, used books and stationery left in teaching buildings. I’m writing to suggest setting up a sharing corner in the library.
We will classify all goods clearly and arrange several students to take charge of daily management. This corner can not only make full use of idle items but also help students save money. Meanwhile, it will raise our awareness of thrift and sharing.
We believe it will bring positive changes to our campus. Hope you can approve my suggestion.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
参考范文
Taking a deep breath, Karen stepped into the children’s hospital in the yellow she once hated. Dressed in the clown costume, she walked around the wards and played funny tricks for sick kids. The children laughed loudly and gathered around her happily. Seeing their bright smiles, Karen felt a warm sense of joy in her heart. She totally understood what Lily and Albert had devoted their lives to. She no longer disliked the yellow uniform, for it now stood for warmth and love.
Back in her room that night, Karen opened Lily’s photo album once more. Staring at the old pictures, she smiled gently. She was grateful for meeting Lily, who changed her from a self-centered girl into a caring person. From then on, she kept volunteering regularly. She realized true happiness lies in giving rather than taking, and she would keep passing on warmth to others just like Lily did.

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