高三英语
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take the escalator. B. Get his baggage. C. Exchange some money.
2. What is unavailable in the restaurant now
A. Coke. B. Milkshake. C. Cheeseburger.
3. Why does Jennifer call Henry
A. To ask a favor.
B. To show her thanks.
C. To make a complaint.
4. How will the man pay
A. By phone. B. By credit card. C. By cash.
5. What was unforgettable for the woman in her childhood
A. She stole her brother's snacks.
B. She lost her favorite dog.
C. She wronged her brother.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. Different countries. B. Historical places. C. A travel experience.
7. Where does the woman come from
A. India. B. France. C. America.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. When did Peter arrive at school today
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 8:10 am. C. At 8:30 am.
9. Who usually takes Peter to school
A. His mother. B. His father. C. His sister.
10. How does Peter plan to go to school
A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus.
听下面一段对话，回答第11 至第13三个小题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. In a studio. B. In a school. C. In a park.
12. What was the man's mother
A. A forest keeper.
B. An environment expert.
C. A garden designer.
13. What does the man like most about his job
A. Working outdoors.
B. Meeting different people.
C. Reliving his childhood memories.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Why does the woman want to get a new job
A. To earn a better salary.
B. To get more inspiration.
C. To escape from her boring work.
15. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. Family members.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
16. How does the woman feel now
A. Nervous. B. Calm. C. Surprised.
听下面一段对话，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When is the talk probably being given
A. At the beginning of the term.
B. In the middle of the term.
C. At the end of the term.
18. What will the officials check first
A. The safety doors. B. The fire alarms. C. The electrical system.
19. Why is the football field closed
A. It will be slightly enlarged.
B. It has been replaced by the schoolyard.
C. It has some safety problems with the surface.
20. What will take place on Friday afternoon
A. A welcome party. B. A staff meeting. C. A safety check.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
“Where We Are”: A Photo Essay Contest for Exploring Community
Are you drawn to a specialized club that brings passionate people together If so, use Where We Are series and the work of last year’s teen winners as a guide to create a photo essay that documents an interesting local offline community.
The Challenge
Whichever community you choose, it’ll be your job to interview and photograph them. Then, you’ll pull everything together in a visual essay, which will tell the group’s story via a short introduction and a series of photographs with descriptions.
Your photo essay MUST include:
● Six to eight images uploaded in order.
● Short descriptions, of no more than 75 words per image. (This is an update from last year when we allowed only 50 words.)
● A short introduction of up to 300 words, providing background or context to complement photo and description information.
● At least one quote from a community member about what makes it meaningful.
The Rules
● Open to students aged 13 to 19 with parental permission to participate.
● Submitted work (photos and writing) must be original and your own work, not copied or AI-generated.
● Use editing software only for minor corrections like brightness; don’t change the photo’s reality.
● Work alone, in pairs, or in groups of up to four other students, but only one entry each.
● Include a brief informal “artist’s statement” about your process, which will not be used to choose finalists but will help us to design and improve our contests.
● All entries are due by Jan. 15, 2025.
For more tips and updates, feel free to reach out!
1. What’s the purpose of the contest
A. To set up online communities. B. To show off beautiful photos.
C. To dig into particular groups. D. To make up interesting stories.
2. Which of the following is required in the photo essay
A. Randomly uploaded pictures. B. An 80-word account per image.
C. Brief introductions to the contest. D. A quote from a group member.
3. What’s the function of the “artist’s statement”
A. It betters the contests. B. It records the process.
C. It helps pick the winners. D. It protects artists’ patents.
B
Spanish artist Almudena Romero is exhibiting her unique plant-based art that shows it’s possible to create art in an eco-friendly manner, with her inclusion in exhibitions in London and Paris.
In her four-chapter series called The Pigment Change, rather than developing photos on photographic paper, she prints them directly onto plants. “I just put a negative (底片) on top of the leaf and leave it to the sunlight, and then the image gets recorded on the leaf,” Romero said. “But I also print on living plants using a digital projector, and the plant makes photosynthesis (光合作用) with the light from the projector and records an image.”
But she admits that her eco-friendly techniques wouldn’t work for all artists. “It produces temporary pieces, so it’s a lot more difficult to be financially sustainable when your art is temporary, but I guess it’s also depending on how you understand life and what you want to do with your practice,” she explained.
For Romero, plants are beings we can learn from. For the Spaniard (西班牙人), we should challenge the idea that humans are the most important beings, stressing the value of all living organisms and ecosystems and seeing other species as having their own agendas and intentions. The artist explained that she sees plants respond and adapt to light changes throughout the seasons. “Why do we tend to think that we only have these abilities as humans ” said Romero. “The problem is the common perspective that we think that we are very different until science proves the opposite.”
She won the BMW Residency Award for the project. Now, Romero is working on her next project, which is due to be completed by June 2025. For Romero, this art-science project is like coming full circle. “I love my passion for plant photography,” she said, “I’m really happy about plant photography.”
4. How does Almudena Romero create her plant-based art
A. By printing plants on photographic paper.
B. By recording images on plants with light.
C. By projecting negatives onto living plants.
D. By attaching the photos to the top of leaves.
5. Which of the following best describe Romero’s art
A. Unique but short-lived. B. Creative and profitable.
C. Practical but time-consuming. D. Widespread and eco-friendly.
6. What can we learn about plants and humans according to Romero
A. Plants are less important than humans.
B. Humans are more adaptable than plants.
C. Plants have their own purposes and values.
D. Humans should allow plants to grow naturally.
7. Which can be a suitable title for this text
A. The Art-Science Project: The Future of Photography
B. The Art-Science Project: A Combination of Technology and Art
C. Almudena Romero: A Journey from Traditional to Modern Art
D. Almudena Romero: Plant-Based Art and the Eco-Friendly Vision
C
Tennis is a popular sport with growing impact on trends, from clothing to movies. Now, it’s even influencing furniture design. Belgium eco-designer Mathilde Wittock is creating furniture from discarded tennis balls. She chose to repurpose tennis balls due to their short lifespan. “It takes around 24 different manufacturing steps to produce a tennis ball, which is around five days. Then it has such a short lifespan,” Wittock told CNN. She aims to keep the 300 million tennis balls produced annually out of landfills.
Wittock graduated in 2021 from Central Saint Martins with degrees in product design and natural design. Her degree project, Soundbounce, was an acoustic (隔音的) material made from recycled tennis balls, inspired by her sensitivity to noise. “Being very sensitive to noise, the tennis ball presented an opportunity to address this issue,” she said. “And, with noise pollution an ever-increasing problem, its effects are still largely unknown, but it is evident that it negatively impacts physical and mental health so creating solutions for this is key.”
Creating furniture from tennis balls is challenging. Wittock cuts each ball by hand along the white line, removes the brand logo, and creates frames with holes where the taken-apart balls fit. The result is a padded (衬垫) surface excellent for sound reduction. It takes her three to four weeks to complete a chaise, which she sells for $2,900. Each ball is dyed by hand to match the client’s space.
The tennis balls Wittock uses are donated from tennis clubs. She now works with the Federation of Wallonia in Brussels, who offered her their entire stock of 100,000 balls. This will last for a while as Wittock can only use around 1,800 a week.
The life of these tennis balls doesn’t end as furniture. When the soft covering wears away or the rubber breaks down, the furniture pieces can be taken apart and recycled into other useful objects like playground mats. Being able to keep reusing materials is key to eco-design. Wittock’s work demonstrates how discarded items can be transformed into functional, sustainable products.
8. What was Soundbounce inspired by
A. Wittock’s love for tennis. B. Wittock’s design degrees.
C. Wittock’s sensitivity to noise. D. Wittock’s wish to recycle balls.
9. How does Wittock make the furniture sound-reducing
A. By using special machines. B. By creating padded surfaces.
C. By adding extra coverings. D. By choosing thick materials.
10. Why does the author mention the Federation of Wallonia
A. To show Wittock’s social skills. B. To show the large demand for balls.
C. To show the support for Wittock’s work. D. To show the popularity of Wittock’s furniture.
11. What does the author think of Wittock’s work
A. It’s innovative. B. It’s wasteful. C. It’s ordinary. D. It’s expensive.
D
Construction workers recently found the ruins of a large pyramid beside a highway in Mexico. After discovering the site, researchers collected many ancient objects that will be studied in their laboratories over the coming months. The structure was found in June 2024 during highway expansion work in Hidalgo, central Mexico. The discovery happened by chance as workers were adding a third lane to the federal highway, showing how ancient structures can still be found during modern construction projects.
Scientists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History went to study the site. They used drones to take pictures and collected 155 items, including pieces of pottery, stone tools, and shells. To protect the old building, they built a large wall around the pyramid, which is 43 meters long and 11.7 meters high.
The pyramid is part of an old settlement called San Miguel, built between 650-1519 CE. The area was ruled by the “Metzca lordship,” which influenced the region until the 1500s. People have lived in this region for a very long time, with the oldest settlements dating back at least 14,000 years. This shows that many different groups of people have lived here over thousands of years.
Scientists keep finding hidden ancient buildings in Mexico and other parts of the Americas. Many discoveries are made using LiDAR, a technology that uses laser light to see things concealed under plants and trees. This tool helps archaeologists (考古学家) find old structures that they couldn’t see just by looking at the ground.
Last year, researchers used LiDAR to find an 18-kilometer road that connected ancient Maya cities over 1,200 years ago. In Guatemala, they also discovered a previously unknown Maya civilization with 964 settlements connected by 177 kilometers of ancient roads. These findings show that the Americas had complex and thriving societies long before European settlers arrived. The discoveries remind us how advanced these ancient civilizations were, though their development was later interrupted by colonization. Each new discovery helps build a more complete picture of these remarkable ancient societies.
12. What action did scientists take first after discovering the site
A. They restored the pyramid. B. They contacted local authorities.
C. They removed all artifacts. D. They photographed the site.
13. What does the underlined word “concealed” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Ancient. B. Hidden. C. Risky. D. Connected.
14. What does the author convey in the last paragraph
A Maya civilization was primitive. B. European settlers improved local life.
C. Ancient Americas had advanced societies. D. Modern technology surpasses ancient wisdom.
15. What’s the best title for the text
A. Mexico builds new highways. B. Ancient ruins need protection.
C. Unexpected discovery reveals past civilization. D. Modern technology helps archaeological work.
第二节（共 5 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There are so many definitions of wisdom. Simply put, wisdom is a mix of insight, commonsense, experience, and results to sound judgement. It is not merely a desirable quality but an absolute necessity in a world filled with chaos, controversy, and conflicts. ___16___. It shines our way through darkness.
Growing up with fairy tales and fantasy movies, I always associated wisdom with Gandalf, Yoda, and Albus Dumbledore. Although these characters have given every one of us tons of inspiration, wisdom actually lies within ourselves. ___17___ And how
Embarking on new experiences is an avenue for acquiring wisdom. You will never grow from being in your comfort zone, which is why you need to get out of it. Do change your routine and experience as much as what life takes you! In fact, there are always several sides to a life story. To identify the truth, you need to be receptive to different views. ___18___. It is not emotion-based either. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. Open-mindedness opens new pathways to profound insights.
What if you are desperate for personal growth and improvement ___19___The more time you spend with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be. Your tutors can be whoever is wiser than you. Yet prior to that, engage in dialogue with them to find out why.
Rome was not built in a day. ___20___. Instead it takes a span of your life and continuous effort to mature in wisdom as you navigate life’s challenges.
A. Individuals need to bring it out.
B. It isn’t something you are born with.
C. Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens.
D. Developing wisdom is not a destination.
E. A shortcut to do that is to have wise people as your tutors.
F. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinions.
G. In order to navigate in the world, wisdom becomes our guiding light.
第三部分: 语言运用（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was an ordinary afternoon. I walked my dog as usual around the block, ___21___solutions to the writing class I was to teach that evening. While I was known for the___22___that usually formed in my classes, this term was a real___23___. I had tried several strategies for bringing the students together, but failed .
In those days, I was always___24___about something: my teaching, my novels, my family... It didn’t take much to___25___the “anxiety” tap (水龙头), and once flowing, it could pull most areas of my life into its___26___.
About halfway through the block, I___27___noticed a dried leaf curled (卷曲) elegantly on the road. A sycamore (美国梧桐) leaf. I'd seen such leaves so frequently, but that afternoon, I stopped to___28___it for the first time. The leaf looked so beautiful, balanced in its balletic position. When I arrived home, the___29___brought by staring at the sycamore leaf was still with me. A small moment of____30____beauty sustained my happiness, making me stop feeling anxious about my class. I realized I might have discovered something____31____!
I was determined to____32____this experience to practice small things for a year. Since I'm a____33____, I decided to record my experiences for my works. That was the beginning: an ordinary day on a____34____walk that suddenly changed into the door to a new____35____ : noticing small moments of beauty.
21. A. finding B. using C. considering D. discussing
22. A. community B. competition C. debate D. agreement
23. A. option B. treat C. reminder D. exception
24. A. worrying B. arguing C. complaining D. inquiring
25. A. fix up B. turn on C. bring out D. set aside
26. A. trap B. pattern C. wave D. current
27. A. eventually B. accidentally C. fortunately D. casually
28. A. evaluate B. collect C. appreciate D. recognize
29. A. motivation B. achievement C. suspicion D. satisfaction
30. A. unexpected B. unrelated C. unbalanced D. uninvited
31. A. dependable B. small C. transformative D. daily
32. A. share B. copy C. interpret D. recommend
33. A. writer B. reviewer C. photographer D. reporter
34. A. pleasant B. typical C. short D. routine
35. A. highlight B. spot C. lifestyle D. field
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 Timeless Whisper of Chinese Silk
In a quiet workshop outside Hangzhou, the rhythmic sound of wooden weaving machines echoes a 5,000-year-old legacy. Here, ____36____ (experience) craftsmen still practice the delicate art of Chinese silk production, just as their ancestors did along the ancient Silk Road. The process remains ____37____ same from tending mulberry-fed silkworms to separating golden cocoons (茧) in warm water, each step ____38____ (perform) with care.
In ancient China, this luxurious fabric (面料) served as currency ____39____ the Warring States Period, when metal coins became more popular and gradually replaced silk as the primary form of currency. Today, Chinese silk continues to capture the world, though its role ____40____ (change). Milanese fashion houses pay high prices for Zhejiang’s finest fabrics, while scientists are amazed by silk’s potential in medical technology for its ____41____ (strong) and biocompatibility (生物相容性).
In Suzhou, young designer Zhang Wei redefines tradition by weaving smartphone-thin silk with conductive threads, creating “smart” ____42____ (dress) that change color with body temperature. “Our grandmothers’ fabric is becoming future technology,” he remarks, holding up a sample. Meanwhile, rural cooperatives employ traditional methods ____43____ (meet) growing global demand for sustainable textiles.
As fast fashion sweeps across the globe, China’s silk culture persists as a symbol of patience and craftsmanship. The fabric ____44____ once clothed emperors now bridges past and future — its smooth surface still telling stories as ____45____ (vivid) as when it first carried China’s civilization to distant lands.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是高中生李华，你校正在举行青少年模拟政协 (Model CPPCC) 提案征集活动，其中一项提案是将中国传统节日重阳节 (The Double Ninth Festival) 设为国家法定假日 (national holiday)，请就该提案写一封信给模拟政协78 ，内容需包括：
1. 你是否支持此提案；
2. 你支持或反对此提案的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Chairman
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Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was seven years old, my family moved from Mexico to America. In Mexico, I was a cheerful girl who loved making people laugh with my jokes and inventing fun games to play with my friends. However, when I arrived in America, I found it hard to fit in, and I became quieter.
We lived in a small house with a modest yard where we grew vegetables—my responsibility. While I took pride in watching them grow, there were times when I dreamed of having a beautiful garden like my schoolmate Luella’s, with its delicate tulips (郁金香). Although Luella lived in the same neighborhood as me, we barely knew each other.
It was after a tornado that Luella and I finally became close friends.
The tornado struck on a Sunday afternoon.The gentle breeze transformed into a strong wind and thick gray clouds filled the sky. Gradually, the tornado took shape, starting as a thin rope and growing into a large black funnel (漏斗). My entire family gathered in the bathroom, seeking shelter from the storm. Terrified, I sat close to my mom, knees in my chest. After the storm had passed, our worries and fears were replaced by relief that we were unharmed and that our house had remained undamaged.
As I stepped outside, I witnessed the extent of the damage the tornado had caused to our neighborhood. Across the street, a tall tree had fallen, crushing Luella’s garden in front of her yellow house. We hurried over to check on it. Fortunately, her family seemed to be away at the time, and no one was injured. However, her once-beautiful garden was in ruins, with the fallen tree destroying the tulips and debris (碎片) spread everywhere. I could only imagine how heartbroken they must feel seeing this.
Then my mom’s usual words rang in my ear, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” and my family started to think about how we could help.
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。
Just at that moment, Luella’s family returned in their car.
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Even after the debris was cleared, I could still sense Luella’s sorrow for her lost garden.
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Dear Chairman,
I am writing to express my support for designating the Double Ninth Festival as a national holiday in the Model CPPCC.
As a high school student, I believe this proposal carries substantial cultural and social significance. The Double Ninth Festival, rooted in Chinese tradition, symbolizes respect for the elderly and the beauty of autumn. By making it a national holiday, we can preserve our cultural heritage and instill a sense of pride in younger generations. Moreover, recognizing the Double Ninth Festival as a national holiday reinforces family values and devotion towards parents. It provides an occasion for families to reunite, fostering stronger bonds and social harmony.
In conclusion, I endorse this proposal as it celebrates our cultural identity and promotes values vital to our society. Thank you for considering my viewpoint.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
Just at that moment, Luella’s family returned in their car. Empathy surged within me as I saw the shock and disbelief on their faces. I couldn’t help but approach Luella, tightly holding her hands and saying, “I’m so sorry for your loss, but thankfully you’re all right.” She weakly nodded at me, still appearing puzzled by the devastating sight. My family volunteered to help hers clean up the mess, cutting down the branches and removing the fallen trees from the yard. To uplift Luella’s spirits and bring her comfort, I tried my best to cheer her up while tidying the garden with her, during which my own joyful personality seemed to revive a bit.
Even after the debris was cleared, I could still sense Luella’s sorrow for her lost garden. My heart went out to her, knowing how much she had cherished those tulips that she had devoted so much energy to. Yet now, they were all gone. Determined to restore the beauty that once thrived, I suggested that we rebuild the garden. Luella agreed delightedly. With each bulb carefully planted and watered, the new tulip seedlings once again filled the garden, which symbolized the sprouting of a new friendship between us, as well as the turning that I finally got embraced by this new environment. My mom was right: it’s more blessed to give than to receive because when you give. You may receive something unexpected in return.
