浙江省北斗星盟2025届高三12月月考-英语试题（含答案）.docx

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024 学年第一学期浙江北斗星盟阶段性考试
高三英语
2024.12
命题学校：浦江中学 丽水中学 磨题学校：天台中学 终审学校：淳安中学
注意事项：
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. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需
改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写
在本试卷上无效。
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. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
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。
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. What does the woman mean?
A. She refuses to buy new curtains.
B. She accepts Susie’s suggestion.
C. She objects to moving the bed.
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. What did the woman and her sister often do during summer vacations?
A. They flew kites.
. How does the man sound?
A. Grateful.
B. They watched TV.
C. They camped in the field.
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B. Caring.
C. Scared.
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. Where does the man intend to go this evening?
A. To a bar.
B. To the woman’s house.
C. To a supermarket.
C. A web designer.
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. Who might Barbara be?
A. A reporter.
B. A travel blogger.
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。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。
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. How many rooms does the woman book?
A. One. B. Two.
C. Three.

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. Which of the following does the woman need?
A. A pick-up service. B. Parking coupons.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
. What does the woman say about Alisa?
A. She is responsible. B. She is reserved.
. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
C. A wake-up call.
C. She is sociable.
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A. Who is the best candidate for promotion.
B. Who will be transferred to the branch office.
C. Who can chair the meeting in the afternoon.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
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0. What does the woman think makes her different today?
A. The lipstick. B. The glasses.
1. Who will go to Hawaii next month?
C. The haircut.
C. Alex.
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A. Emily.
B. Emma.
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2. What did the man plan to do tonight?
A. Do some shopping.
B. Take exercise.
C. Eat out.
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3. How will the woman go home?
A. By car.
B. By bus.
C. By subway.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
4. Why is Shakespeare-style writing mentioned in the conversation?
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A. To show the difference between AI and the human brain.
B. To state writers’ worry caused by ChatGPT.
C. To indicate the charm of ChatGPT.
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5. What is Bard?
A. A game.
B. A chatbot.
6. What is Satya Nadella’s attitude towards ChatGPT?
C. A tech company.
C. Critical.
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A. Ambiguous.
B. Approving.
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7. What does the man suggest doing in the era of AI?
A. Being adaptive and using AI fully.
B. Developing one’s own creativity.
C. Avoiding heavy reliance on AI.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
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8. What is Nadine Hamdy in charge of ?
A. Mapping out marketing strategies.
B. Teaching dogs to swim.
C. Giving a show to pet owners.
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9. What do we know about Adam Kilani?

A. He has a three-year-old pet dog.
B. He is from Matrouh Governorate.
C. He found pleasure in learning pet care.
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0. What did Lina Kamal attach importance to?
A. The benefits of hosting various events in tourist resorts.
B. The promotion of the culture of pet ownership.
C. The protection of homeless animals.
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，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
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Busch Gardens
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Discover rich history and timeless beauty in Yorktown. Step into the past where
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in Yorktown.
Bacon’s Castle
Discover the timeless beauty of Bacon’s Castle. This 17th-century plantation boasts
America’s oldest dated brick dwelling, surrounded by lush English gardens. Immerse yourself in
enchanting history through guided tours revealing stories of 17th-century life. Bacon’s Castle
offers an enriching journey back in time, proving to be the ideal destination for history lovers and
explorers alike.

Colonial Williamsburg
Immerse yourself in living history at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. This meticulously
preserved 18th-century city awakens your senses with enchanting relics of America’ s past. With a
cast of costumed interpreters bringing history to life, vibrant gardens, and a wealth of quaint shops,
you’ll step directly into the heart of the American colonial era. Remember, history isn’t just a story
here; it’s an experience.
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1. If you seek excitement and fun, which is your best choice?
A. Bacon’s Castle.
C. Busch Gardens.
B. Yorktown.
D. Colonial Williamsburg.
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2. What is special about Bacon’s Castle?
A. It brings America’s past to life.
B. It has American’s most ancient brick building.
C. It boasts a beautiful garden.
D. It has the most fantastic battlefields.
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3. Where is the text most probably taken from?
A. A guide book.
B. A local newspaper.
D. A travel website.
C. A science magazine.
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In a rough inner-city area in the eastern U. S., a small place was a lawless jungle. Broken
glass, rubbish, and mindless drawings turned the space into a “no-go” zone for most of the
residents. But one day, a small group of people living nearby decided that was enough. Seeking a
resolution, they planned a project to turn the area into a community space, a space of healing, hope,
and growth, not destruction and despair.
Moving in, the group realized that those who were using the space inappropriately early on
must have a say. Then the group arranged a meeting, but no one came. Thinking outside the box,
they started with one simple idea, building a white wall where anyone could leave their thoughts
about the future of the site.
Not all of the suggestions were useful. But slowly, the group itself and others using the site
began to see some progress. Those who would not usually have a voice in such discussions began
to weigh in. They wrote things like “a place to meet up”, “a creative space” and so on. Someone
else said, “Clean up first.”
The group began to clear the site, reusing materials that could be saved and removing the rest.
One day, a couple of young men showed up and just started helping. Some other people passing
by also took an interest and joined in. There were concerns that this would not last long, but over
the weeks it remained. And, remarkably, someone even added a small side table. Colorful artwork
was created.
The group added four small raised beds, planting crops in one of them. Gradually, as the

greenery flourished, so did the bonds between the group and nearby residents. People who had
never gardened before slowly got involved. The once-neglected corner blossomed into a bustling
hub, a testament to the transformative power of collective hope and action.
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4. What’s the aim of the project?
A. To make the land a community wonderland.
B. To get local residents involved in art creation.
C. To restore the “no go” area to its original beauty.
D. To turn the deserted jungle into a meeting place.
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5. What was the challenge of the project at first?
A. People had to build a wall to voice their opinion.
B. People seemed indifferent to the project.
C. People continued using the space inappropriately.
D. People couldn’t surpass the obstacles of the ordinary thought.
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6. What does the underlined phrase “weigh in” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Give assistance.
B. Take notes.
C. Make contributions.
D. Offer opinions.
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7. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To clarify the importance of greenery.
B. To advocate establishing a harmonious ecosystem.
C. To sing high praise for neighboring collaboration.
D. To shed light on the community’s future plans.
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Human beings’ curiosity about outer space hasn’t declined in the past decade, and with Jeff
Bezos’ historic commercial flight to the edge of space this past summer, dreamers are that much
closer to experiencing the Galaxy（银河系）for themselves.
It’s reported that one company is aiming to make space a reality for people, and is pioneering
a new age of space tourism. In 2019, the California-based company Gateway Foundation first
explored the idea. Its dream was to make visiting space, in excellent accommodation, a future
vacation choice. The project, now called Voyager Station, is run by Orbital Assembly Corporation,
a construction company led by head of the Gateway Foundation and former pilot, John Blincow.
Space tourism draws closer as Orbital Assembly Corporation has announced plans to build
the world’s first space hotel named “Voyager Station”, which is expected to open in 2027. With a
date in close sight, the hotel’s architects and engineers are hard at work, aiming to design an
out-of-this-world experience. They plan to decorate the suites with elegant bars and restaurants
with a touch of space, as well as Earth-viewing lounges and unique space food treats. The team is
also taking advantage of the reduced gravity that will be felt in the station to plan to let their
guests weightlessly carry heavy objects, jump higher or run faster in ways people can’t normally

do on Earth.
Gravity will remain in the rooms and bars though because Voyager Station’s scientific design
makes it possible by creating artificial gravity within the hotel. The hotel is designed as a wheel
that will steadily move and create simulated（模拟的）gravitational force, much like when a glass
of water is spun around, the water doesn’t pour out. The hotel’s guests won’t feel much different
than being on a huge ship steadily moving.
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8. What do we know about Gateway Foundation?
A. It aimed to build a space hotel.
C. It promoted space tourism greatly.
B. It made space a reality for people.
D. It planned a historic commercial flight.
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9. What will the Voyager Station team use the reduced gravity to do?
A. Provide unique space food.
C. Offer recreational activities.
B. Let guests do space sports.
D. Decorate suites more easily.
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0. Why does gravity exist in the rooms and bars?
A. To prevent liquid from pouring.
C. To avoid guests’ travel sickness.
B. To make guests feel comfortable.
D. To keep things in normal positions.
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1. What is the best title for the text?
A. Time for Space Travel
B. Space Tourism Gaining Popularity
D. First Space Hotel Set to Open
C. First-ever Commercial Flight to Space
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The debate about spanking（打屁股）children has been ongoing for many years, but a crucial
question often gets overlooked: does it actually work? In the immediate moment, a swift slap on
the buttocks or hand can correct misbehavior. However, what about its long-term effects? Could
spanking leave invisible, lasting scars on children?
At a recent conference, sociologist Murray Straus from the University of New Hampshire
presented research suggesting that physical punishment lowers IQ. He has been studying this topic
since 1969 and found that children who were physically punished scored up to five points lower
on IQ tests compared to those who weren’t. The more they were spanked, the lower their IQ. This
effect was observed not only in individual children but across entire countries. Among 32
countries Straus studied, in those where spanking was accepted, the average IQ of the survey
population was lower than in nations where spanking was rare, the researcher says.
In the United States, Straus and his colleague Mallie Paschall studied 1,510 children and
found that three-quarters had experienced some form of physical punishment in the past two
weeks. Researchers measured the children’s IQ initially and again four years later. Those who
hadn’t been spanked scored significantly better on intelligence and achievement tests. Among the
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-to-4-year-olds, the difference in IQ was five points; among the older kids, there was a 2.8-point
gap. This association remained even after considering factors like parental education and
occupation.

Still, it’s not clear if spanking causes lower cognitive ability or if lower cognitive ability
might somehow lead to more spanking. “It could be that lower IQ causes parents to get annoyed
and hit more,” Straus says, although he notes that a recent Duke University study of low-income
families found that toddlers’ low mental ability did not predict an increase in spanking. The study
did find, however, that kids who were spanked at age 1 displayed more aggressive behavior by age
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, and scored lower on cognitive development tests by age 3. “Yes, there’s still something to be
done.” says Straus, “The problem is, when the parent does that, it seems to have harmful results to
cognitive ability in the long term.”
While spanking may seem like the only way to discipline some children in the short term, the
long-term cost could be more trouble. The harmful effects of spanking on cognitive ability are
concerning. “Yes, there’s still something to be done,” says Straus. “The problem is, when parents
do it, it seems to have disastrous effects on cognitive ability over time.”
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2. What are the findings of Straus’ study?
A. The countries with rare spanking have higher average IQ.
B. Children’s IQ is closely related to parental education and occupation.
C. Older children have a lot higher scores in intelligence tests.
D. The more physical punishment the children get, the higher IQ they have.
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3. What can learn from Duke University’s study?
A. Cognitive ability has a direct relationship with the times of spanking.
B. Spanked kids are likely to be aggressive and have lower cognitive ability.
C. Low-income families tend to spank children more frequently.
D. Parents like spanking children with lower IQ and cognitive ability.
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4. Which of the following can best describe the writer’s attitude to spanking?
A. Disapproving. B. Unclear. C. Objective D. Favorable.
5. What is the passage mainly about?
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A. A research on whether spanking has a good effect.
B. A debate over spanking’s long-term impact.
C. A relationship between children’s IQ and spanking.
D. A fact that spanking works in the short run.
第二节（共