重庆市第一中学校2025届高三11月期中考-英语试题（含答案）.docx

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024 年重庆一中高 2025 届高三 11 月期中考试
英 语 试 题 卷
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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。
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. Why won't the boy go on the ride?
A. He is too short for it.
B. He doesn't like it.
C. He has to wait for his parents.
. What happened to the woman?
A. She borrowed a wrong book.
B. She bought a book at a high price.
C. She was fined for not returning the book on time.
. What will the man most likely do this weekend?
A. Buy a new tank.
B. Visit the woman again.
C. Get some goldfish delivered.
. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. A way to lose weight.
B. The benefit of exercise.
C. A workout plan.
. How much had the man borrowed before?
A. $50.
B. $100.
C. $150.
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

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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。
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. How will John get to Tom's house?
A. By car. B. On foot.

. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teammates. B. Coach and player.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。
C. By bus.
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C. Husband and wife.
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. Why does the man come to the woman?
A. To post a receipt.
B. To ask for a store credit.
C. To get a shirt exchanged.
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. What does the woman say about the online division?
A. It has higher operating costs.
B. It sells products at a lower price.
C. It operates in the same way as physical stores do.
0. How does the man feel?
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A. Disappointed.
B. Satisfied.
C. Sorry.
听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。
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1. What are the speakers doing?
A. Looking at some house pictures.
B. Paying a visit to a house.
C. Redecorating a house.
2. What is the man dissatisfied with?
A. Furniture is not included in the house.
B. Some rooms in the house need to be renewed.
C. The house owner only accepts an offer of $150,000.
3. Who is the woman?
A. The man's client.
B. The man's roommate.
C. An estate agent.
听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。
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4. How do the speakers probably know each other?
A. They work together.
B. They join the same band.
C. They share an apartment.
5. What is special about the festival?
A. It serves food to meat eaters only.
B. It has many activities in the tents.
C. It is a yearly event.
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6. Where are the speakers?

A. At a restaurant.
7. What will the speakers do next?
A. Watch comedy shows. B. Get something to eat.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。
B. In an office.
C. In the street.
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C. Do some fitness exercises.
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8. Who will fly the plane?
A. Dawn. B. Casey.
9. Which terminal should the passengers use if they go to Doha?
C. Pauline.
A. Terminal 1.
B. Terminal 2.
C. Terminal 3.
0. What is Jenny's duty?
A. Satisfying individual needs for eating.
B. Entertaining passengers with movies.
C. Announcing safety information.
第二部分 阅读 (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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Five Solid Reasons Why Regular Dental Visits Matter
. Because prevention is better than cure
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Regular dental check-ups are recommended to maintain healthy teeth and gums. The interval
varies from three months to two years depending on your oral health. Your dentist will advise you
on what's right for you. The aim of a check-up is to nip any problems in the bud, before you
experience pain, lose teeth or have other health problems. Gum disease has been associated with
heart disease, for example.
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. You' ve got bad breath
Bad breath is embarrassing and can sometimes leave a nasty taste in your mouth. You might
have a hole in your tooth, an infection or gum disease. Your dentist can give you tips on cleaning
your teeth more effectively and treat more serious disease. Your family and friends will thank you
for it.
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. Your gums keep bleeding
Persistent bleeding when you floss or brush isn't normal. You might just be brushing too
enthusiastically —— yes, it's possible to overdo it, but it could be gum disease. Your dentist will let
you know which it is and help you resolve it.
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. To check for cancer
Dentists don't just look for holes and unhealthy gums; they can also spot mouth cancer and refer

patients to hospital to see a specialist. Cases have risen by 34 percent in the past decade, according
to the Oral Health Foundation, but early discovery can save your life.
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. You want to improve your confidence
More and more adults are having treatment to straighten their teeth. Not only does it make a
huge difference to your smile, but it can also prevent gum disease, which is more likely to take hold
if you struggle to clean crooked teeth.
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1. What's the purpose of regular dental check-ups?
A. To relieve your toothache.
B. To treat your heart disease.
C. To help to clean your teeth more effectively.
D. To prevent teeth and gum diseases.
2. What can't dentists do
A. Help to treat your mouth cancer.
B. Find out why your gums keep bleeding.
C. Instruct you to clean your teeth properly.
D. Straighten your teeth.
3. Where will you probably read this passage?
A. Health column in a magazine.
C. A dentist's diary.
B. An advertisement for toothbrushes.
D. A medical research paper.
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Over 80 years after he first joined the RAF, 102-year-old Jack Hemmings took to the skies
again to fly one of the Heritage Hangar’ s iconic Spitfire aircraft. The flight on Monday was the first
time he flew a Spitfire. Mr Hemmings said when offered the flight, he seized it with both hands and
could hardly wait to try it. Following the flight, Jack Hemmings remarked that it was absolutely
delightful being back behind the controls, though the ride was very shaky. “To be honest, I felt a bit
out of practice. Not surprising I am not as sharp as before,” he said. The aim of the flight was to raise
funds and awareness for Mission Aviation Fellowship(MAF), the world's largest humanitarian air
service that Jack co-founded with fellow RAF veteran Stuart King, who passed away in 2020.
MAF works to bring aid, development and mission organizations to help people in the world's
most remote areas access essentials — with an MAF plane taking off or landing every four minutes!
Jack joined the RAF in1941 and over his flying career was awarded the Air Force Cross for his
outstanding performance, and theRAF's Master Air Pilot award. In 1947 he became a member of the
Mildmay Missionary Movement, a Christian air service which became the MAF.
Jack’ s time in the air hasn’ t always gone to plan — during an early pioneering flight, Jack and
Stuart crashed into a hillside in Burundi!“Neither of us were injured except a bruise and a cut on my

little finger,” Jack said. “But I have been called Crasher Jack ever since.”
Fortunately, no such accidents occurred in his more recent flight. Making history as Britain's
oldest Spitfire pilot, Jack got into the cockpit (驾驶舱) alongside Spitfire pilot Barry Hughes and
took off from a field in Kent, performing three victory rolls during a 20-minute flight. He called the
experience“absolutely delightful.” And age is no object:“It's not incredible being 102. You just get
up every day and go about your business. It's the present moment which counts —— and this one
was very special indeed,” he said.

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4. Why did 102-year-old Jack Hemmings fly to the skies again?
A. To fulfill his personal ambition by setting a new flying record.
B. To raise money and public consciousness for a humanitarian cause.
C. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of his RAF membership.
D. To fulfill a long-standing dream to fly a Spitfire again.
5. What's the original name of MAF?
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A. The British Royal Air Force.
B. The RAF Veterans Association.
C. The Mildmay Missionary Movement.
D. The International Air Transport Association.
6. How severe was the accident mentioned in paragraph 3?
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A. Life-threatening.
C. Deadly.
B. Minor.
D. Disabling.
7. Which of the following words best describe Jack Hemmmings?
A. Patient and passionate.
B. Far-sighted and creative.
C. Adventurous and selfless.
D. Committed and cautious.
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When science fiction and the science of time meet, they invite us into a deep exploration of the
nature of time. Despite its presence everywhere in daily life, time remains a mystery, with no
definitive definition. Our concept of time may be a mental shortcut, a tool for our limited brains to
comprehend change.
The English language frequently employs the noun“time,” yet we lack a satisfactory
explanation for it. Concerning time, quantum ( 量 子 ) mechanics and daily experiences often
contradict each other, suggesting time's complexity and ambiguous nature. Our mental conception
of time may never correspond with its reality in the universe, but this shouldn't stop us from exploring
it.
Many science fiction quotes touch on time. Ray Cummings’ 1919 novel, The Girl in the Golden

Atom, offers a memorable quote:“Time is what keeps everything from happening at once,” implying
time's structural role in the universe. Blake Crouch's Recursion presents a contrasting view:“Time is
a false image, a concept made out of human memory.”
Robert Charles Wilson's Spin explores various forms of time, from personal measurement to
cosmic scales, emphasizing our challenging relationship with it. S. D. Unwin's One Second Per
Second suggests time as chaos within a cosmic plan, with people and civilizations as its playthings.
Robert V. S. Redick's Vanishing Point describes time as a trick due to our comprehension of time's
flow.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek says, “Time is a companion who reminds us to cherish
every moment,” emphasizing its value. David Brin's Brightness Reef describes time as a cruel judge,
punishing even the successful and brilliant. Stephen Baxter's The Time Ships catches time's
frightening nature, darkening human achievements in the vastness of time.
Time travel, a major topic of science fiction, is often discussed. H. G. Wells' 1895 novel The
Time Machine poses the enduring question of whether moving backward and forward in time is
possible. These quotes from science fiction highlight our troubled relationship with time and
encourage us to think more deeply about its reality.
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8. What is the overall tone of the text?
A. Inquiring. B. Pessimistic.
C. Persuasive.
D. Definitive.
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9. What can be learned about time from paragraph 2?
A. Time is easy to understand but has a complex nature in science.
B. Time is a common concept in daily life well corresponding with scientific reality.
C. Daily experiences often go against scientific understandings of time.
D. Quantum physics has no impact on our understanding of time.
0. What does Stephen Baxter's The Time Ships emphasize?
A. Time as a companion who reminds us to cherish every moment.
B. The insignificance of human successes in the long history of time.
C. The possibility to move backward and forward in time at will.
D. A false belief due to our comprehension of time's flow.
1. What does the text mainly talk about?
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A. The history of time and famous quotes in science fiction.
B. The definition of time in scientific terms and time travel.
C. The relationship between time and daily life.
D. The science of time and its exploration in science fiction.
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Why do countries vary in wealth? This fundamental economic question often arouses childlike
curiosity. Traditional economic growth models emphasize the accumulation of production factors:
labor and capital, and recently, technology or ideas. A country's wealth is believed to increase with
higher per-worker capital shares and more productive use of resources.
However, this theory leaves a gap: why do some countries gain more of these factors than
others? The2024 Nobel Prize winners in economics argue that government quality is key.
On October 14, 2024, three U. S.-based academics, Simon Johnson, James Robinson, and
Daron Acemoglu, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on the historical
and institutional factors contributing to global inequality. Their research stressed the need for strong
institutions and the rule of law in promoting prosperity (繁荣) and reducing poverty, especially in
countries troubled by dictatorship, where the ruler or the very few individuals typically exercise
strict control over all aspects of society. The three academics explained that because of the highly
unequal distribution of resources the countries may face the risk of social unrest and the majority of
people may experience poverty.
The prizewinners identified the historical roots of weak institutional environments that are
characteristics of many low-income countries today. Their research undeniably demonstrated the
importance of historical uniqueness, moving development economics away from abstract growth
models. Their work was a break from theories assuming an unavoidable path to modernization based
on the unusual experiences of western Europe.
At a press conference, Robinson from the University of Chicago referred to his co-winners from
MIT as his“best friends” and emphasized that economists do not have a cure-all or a silver bullet for
solving social problems. Instead, ideas are important in terms of giving people ways to think about
the problems in their society.
Although the three academics may not have been able to fully provide an account of why some
countries are rich and others poor, new generations of economists have a firm foundation established
on their work.
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2. What production factors do traditional economic growth models highlight?
A. Labor force, money for investment, and ideas.
B. Labor force, the capital city, and technology.
C. Ideas, shares and resources.
D. Capital, technology, and shares.
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3. What does the underlined word“dictatorship” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Strict law.
B. Absolute power.
C. Social unrest.
D. Limited resources.
4. Which statement will the prizewinners probably agree with?

A. Historical and institutional factors have not accounted for global inequality.
B. Weak institutional environments are significant in promoting prosperity.
C. Western Europe's experiences unnecessarily show the path to modernization.
D. Economists clearly know how to deal with social issues.
5. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
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A. Economic Growth Models and Global Inequality
B. Strong Institutions to Reduce Poverty
C. Complete Solution to Solving Social Problems
D. New Revelation of Factors Affecting Prosperity
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。
How to Handle Peer (同龄人) Pressure
As adolescents are the most sensitive age group, peer pressure is a common issue they