浙江省北斗星盟2025届高三12月月考-英语试题（含答案）.docx

2024 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：12. 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。3. 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。1. What does the woman mean?A. She refuses to buy new curtains.B. She accepts Susies suggestion.C. She objects to moving the bed.2. 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.3B. Caring.C. Scared.4. Where does the man intend to go this evening?A. To a bar.B. To the womans house.C. To a supermarket.C. A web designer.5. 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。6. How many rooms does the woman book?A. One. B. Two.C. Three. - 7. 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.89A. 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。10. 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.1A. Emily.B. Emma.12. What did the man plan to do tonight?A. Do some shopping.B. Take exercise.C. Eat out.13. 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?1A. 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.15. What is Bard?A. A game.B. A chatbot.6. What is Satya Nadellas attitude towards ChatGPT?C. A tech company.C. Critical.1A. Ambiguous.B. Approving.17. What does the man suggest doing in the era of AI?A. Being adaptive and using AI fully.B. Developing ones own creativity.C. Avoiding heavy reliance on AI.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. What is Nadine Hamdy in charge of ?A. Mapping out marketing strategies.B. Teaching dogs to swim.C. Giving a show to pet owners.19. 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.20. 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。AWilliamsburg Flight Center Airplane ToursAvailable Now until 12/31/2024（4.1）Based on 197 reviews（More Details Click Here）To see Williamsburg, VA in a new and astonishing way, be sure to embark upon one of theWilliamsburg Flight Center Tours which offer a wondrous plane tour enjoying some of the mostpopular landmarks from a birds eye view.Busch GardensExperience the thrill of Busch Gardens, a captivating amusement park which boastsworld-class roller coasters, exciting live entertainment, and a variety of exotic animals. Step backin time to the heart of Europe or embrace the spirit of adventure as you explore thisglobally-themed, 383-acre wonderland. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike, theres nolimit to the fun at Busch Gardens!YorktownDiscover rich history and timeless beauty in Yorktown. Step into the past whereRevolutionary-era tales come alive across breathtaking battlefields and historical sites. Enjoy thequaint charm of Riverwalk Landing, make friends with nature at York River State Park, or indulgein local delicacies at the towns thriving food scene. Experience a vivid slice of American heritagein Yorktown.Bacons CastleDiscover the timeless beauty of Bacons Castle. This 17th-century plantation boastsAmericas oldest dated brick dwelling, surrounded by lush English gardens. Immerse yourself inenchanting history through guided tours revealing stories of 17th-century life. Bacons Castleoffers an enriching journey back in time, proving to be the ideal destination for history lovers andexplorers alike. Colonial WilliamsburgImmerse yourself in living history at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. This meticulouslypreserved 18th-century city awakens your senses with enchanting relics of America s past. With acast of costumed interpreters bringing history to life, vibrant gardens, and a wealth of quaint shops,youll step directly into the heart of the American colonial era. Remember, history isnt just a storyhere; its an experience.21. If you seek excitement and fun, which is your best choice?A. Bacons Castle.C. Busch Gardens.B. Yorktown.D. Colonial Williamsburg.22. What is special about Bacons Castle?A. It brings Americas past to life.B. It has Americans most ancient brick building.C. It boasts a beautiful garden.D. It has the most fantastic battlefields.23. Where is the text most probably taken from?A. A guide book.B. A local newspaper.D. A travel website.C. A science magazine.BIn a rough inner-city area in the eastern U. S., a small place was a lawless jungle. Brokenglass, rubbish, and mindless drawings turned the space into a “no-go” zone for most of theresidents. But one day, a small group of people living nearby decided that was enough. Seeking aresolution, 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 onmust 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 thoughtsabout the future of the site.Not all of the suggestions were useful. But slowly, the group itself and others using the sitebegan to see some progress Those who would not usually have a voice in such discussions beganto weigh in. They wrote things like “a place to meet up”, “a creative space” and so on. Someoneelse 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 passingby also took an interest and joined in. There were concerns that this would not last long, but overthe weeks it remained. And, remarkably, someone even added a small side table. Colorful artworkwas 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 hadnever gardened before slowly got involved. The once-neglected corner blossomed into a bustlinghub, a testament to the transformative power of collective hope and action.24. Whats 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.25. 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 couldnt surpass the obstacles of the ordinary thought.26. What does the underlined phrase “weigh in” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Give assistance.B. Take notes.C. Make contributions.D. Offer opinions.27. Whats the authors 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 communitys future plans.CHuman beings curiosity about outer space hasnt declined in the past decade, and with JeffBezos historic commercial flight to the edge of space this past summer, dreamers are that muchcloser to experiencing the Galaxy（银河系）for themselves.Its reported that one company is aiming to make space a reality for people, and is pioneeringa new age of space tourism. In 2019, the California-based company Gateway Foundation firstexplored the idea. Its dream was to make visiting space, in excellent accommodation, a futurevacation 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 buildthe worlds first space hotel named “Voyager Station”, which is expected to open in 2027. With adate in close sight, the hotels architects and engineers are hard at work, aiming to design anout-of-this-world experience. They plan to decorate the suites with elegant bars and restaurantswith a touch of space, as well as Earth-viewing lounges and unique space food treats. The team isalso taking advantage of the reduced gravity that will be felt in the station to plan to let theirguests weightlessly carry heavy objects, jump higher or run faster in ways people cant normally do on Earth.Gravity will remain in the rooms and bars though because Voyager Stations scientific designmakes it possible by creating artificial gravity within the hotel. The hotel is designed as a wheelthat will steadily move and create simulated（模拟的）gravitational force, much like when a glassof water is spun around, the water doesnt pour out. The hotels guests wont feel much differentthan being on a huge ship steadily moving.28. 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.29. 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.30. 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.31. What is the best title for the text?A. Time for Space TravelB. Space Tourism Gaining PopularityD. First Space Hotel Set to OpenC. First-ever Commercial Flight to SpaceDThe debate about spanking（打屁股）children has been ongoing for many years, but a crucialquestion often gets overlooked: does it actually work In the immediate moment, a swift slap onthe buttocks or hand can correct misbehavior. However, what about its long-term effects? Couldspanking leave invisible, lasting scars on children?At a recent conference, sociologist Murray Straus from the University of New Hampshirepresented research suggesting that physical punishment lowers IQ. He has been studying this topicsince 1969 and found that children who were physically punished scored up to five points loweron IQ tests compared to those who werent. The more they were spanked, the lower their IQ. Thiseffect was observed not only in individual children but across entire countries. Among 32countries Straus studied, in those where spanking was accepted, the average IQ of the surveypopulation 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 andfound that three-quarters had experienced some form of physical punishment in the past twoweeks. Researchers measured the childrens IQ initially and again four years later. Those whohadnt been spanked scored significantly better on intelligence and achievement tests. Among the2-to-4-year-olds, the difference in IQ was five points; among the older kids, there was a 2.8-pointgap. This association remained even after considering factors like parental education andoccupation. Still, its not clear if spanking causes lower cognitive ability or if lower cognitive abilitymight somehow lead to more spanking. “It could be that lower IQ causes parents to get annoyedand hit more,” Straus says, although he notes that a recent Duke University study of low-incomefamilies found that toddlers low mental ability did not predict an increase in spanking. The studydid find, however, that kids who were spanked at age 1 displayed more aggressive behavior by age2, and scored lower on cognitive development tests by age 3. “Yes, theres still something to bedone.” says Straus, “The problem is, when the parent does that, it seems to have harmful results tocognitive ability in the long term.”While spanking may seem like the only way to discipline some children in the short term, thelong-term cost could be more trouble. The harmful effects of spanking on cognitive ability areconcerning. “Yes, theres still something to be done,” says Straus. “The problem is, when parentsdo it, it seems to have disastrous effects on cognitive ability over time.”32. What are the findings of Straus study?A. The countries with rare spanking have higher average IQ.B. Childrens 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.33. What can learn from Duke Universitys 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.34. Which of the following can best describe the writers attitude to spanking?A. Disapproving. B. Unclear. C. Objective D. Favorable.5. What is the passage mainly about?3A. A research on whether spanking has a good effect.B. A debate over spankings long-term impact.C. A relationship between childrens IQ and spanking.D. A fact that spanking works in the short run.第二节（共