宁夏青铜峡市宁朔中学2024-2025学年高三上学期开学考试英语试题.docx

1、宁夏青铜峡市宁朔中学2024-2025学年高三上学期开学考试英语试题一、阅读理解New York City: the Big AppleNew York City is known by many nicknamessuch as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple”. How did this nickname come about? Although uses of the phrase are documented in the early

2、1900s, the term first became popular in the 1920s when John J. Fitz Gerald, a sports writer, started a column about horse racing called “Around the Big Apple”. Geneva: the Peace CapitalGeneva, the second most populous city in Switzerland, is a city known for its diplomacy. Geneva is not only home to

3、 the European headquarters for the United Nations but also where international organizations, such as the Red Cross, were founded and where the Geneva Conventions, a series of treaties (条约) for reducing the effects of war on soldiers and civilians, were signed. It seems fitting. then, that Geneva is

4、 known as ”the Peace Capital”. Toronto: Muddy York“Muddy York” sounds like a nickname that would be better suited for New York when its raining. But its actually a nickname for the city of Toronto in Canada. “Muddy York” is now not as popular as it used to be, but the nickname refers to a time in To

5、rontos history when there was no drainage system or sewers. The “York” part actually goes back to when Toronto was first colonized, and its name was “Town of York” to honor Prince Frederick, duke of York. Now, the nickname “Muddy York” represents the early years of this Canadian city. Sydney: Harbou

6、r CityLocated on the southeastern coast of Australia, Sydney is a city that takes advantage of its location. Once a major port city, Sydney is sometimes called “Harbour City”, in honor of this prime real estate. People enjoy hitting the beach to go surfing or diving, and one of the most recognizable

7、 buildings, the Sydney Opera House, is right on the harbor!1Which city got its nickname because of its port location?ANew York.BGeneva.CToronto.DSydney.2What can you learn about Geneve?AIts the second most populous city worldwide.BIts famous for some international organizations.CIts home to the head

8、quarters of the United Nations.DIts the cause of conflicts between soldiers and civilians.3Why was Toronto once known as “Muddy York”?ABecause it was reduced to a British colony.BBecause it had a lot in common with New York.CBecause it was muddy on a rainy day for lack of sewers.DBecause it represen

9、ted the early years of this Canadian city.A group of planners, scientists and engineers in charge of Chinas Change 5 robotic lunar mission have received the highest team award from the International Academy of Astronautics. At the academys annual conference on Sunday in Baku, the capital of Azerbaij

10、an, the Chinese team was awarded the 2023 Laurels for Team Achievement Award. Hu Hao, chief designer of the Change 5 mission and a senior planner at the China National Space Administration, said at the ceremony that he hopes more scientists and engineers from the international space community could

11、take part in Chinas lunar exploration projects. He also added that the samples retrieved (回收) by the Change 5 probe will soon be open to foreign researchers. One of the worlds most notable space activities in 2020, the Change 5 robotic mission was launched in November 2020. It was Chinas first lunar

12、 sample-returning mission and one of its most sophisticated and challenging space attempts. The landmark mission returned 1,731 grams of rocks and soil back to Earth on Dee 17, 2020, presenting the first lunar substances to humans since the Apollo era. On the certificate awarded to the Chinese team,

13、 the academy wrote that during the 23-day mission, the Change-5 team successfully completed the complicated mission which included a rocket launch, lunar-Earth transfer, lunar sampling, lunar surface takeoff, rendezvous and docking, sample transfer, skip re-entry and many other processes, and obtain

14、ed two types of lunar samples. It noted the Chinese team has made outstanding contributions to mankinds lunar and deep-space exploration.4Where is the text most probably taken from?AAn advertisement of a robotic lunar company.BA research on Chinese lunar exploration.CA news report about an internati

15、onal awarding ceremony.DA review of the International Academy of Astronautics.5What can we infer from Hu Haos words?AChina encourages cooperation and sharing in exploring the moon.BChina has made a difference to international space community.CChina National Space Administration will soon be open to

16、the world.DChange 5 probe will soon continue its mission.6What can we know from the Change 5 robotic mission?AIt marks the worlds first lunar sample-returning mission.BIt contains various missions except for sample transfer.CIt was launched on December 2020,DIts a complex space exploration.7Which of

17、 the following could be the best title for the text?AHu Hao: A Pioneer in Chinese Lunar explorationBAmazing Lunar Adventures: A Fairy Tale Has Come TrueCChallenging Ways to Returning the First Lunar SampleDThe Impact of International Academy of AstronauticsWe will soon enter the Year of the Dragon.

18、Or should that be the Year of the Loong? That is a question that has aroused heated debate. Influenced by Greek mythology (神话), the dragon is often the keeper of treasure, so the dragon is often a symbol of greed and destruction. In addition to the image of “Saint George slaying the dragon” in the m

19、edieval manuscripts of Europe, there is also the Great Red Dragon in the Christian Bibles Book of Revelation, which refers to Satan and the end times. For Europeans, dragon is usually a monster keeping distances away from people, a symbol of darkness. With four legs and two huge black wings, they ca

20、n spit fire or even poison gas out of their mouth, with great destructive power. Such symbolic resonance (共鸣) can be seen in the enduring appeal of dragons in Western popular culture today where they are important parts of fantasy literature, films, video games, and TV shows, often representing a mi

21、x of awe-inspiring and fearsome qualities that put them at the heart of struggles between good and evil. Contrary to the evil image of European dragons, Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize different meanings. The loong has been a central symbol in Chinese culture for thousands of years, and its

22、origins can be traced back to early Chinese civilization through mythology, folklore and religious beliefs. They even had jobs, as in Chinese legends dragons were appointed head of the four seas where they must keep order, as well as the job of bringing rain to the earth. Since loong were believed t

23、o have control over natural phenomena such as rain, storms and water, and were associated with the life-giving properties of water and the fertility of the land, loong became symbols of strength and good fortune, and they became associated with balance, harmony and the natural order of the universe.

24、 The differences in perception of the mythical creatures in China and the West are rooted in their different cultural values. Thus the answer to the question at the beginning is clear: Whether or not to use loong instead of dragon is not important. What is important is that as we enter a new lunar y

25、ear people globally appreciate the cultural values embodied in such Chinese symbols as loong.8Which of the following best describes Westerners attitude towards the dragon?ALovable.BFrightened.CAcceptable.DFavorable.9How is the whole passage organized?ABy presenting numbers.BBy telling ancient storie

26、s.CBy making a definition.DBy making comparison.10What makes loong symbols of strength and good fortune in Chinese culture?AThe long history of loong.BThe various jobs loong had.CPeoples positive beliefs in loong.DLoongs ability to control nature.11What does the author want to convey in the last par

27、agraph?APeople only in China appreciate the cultural values.BDifferent cultures have different understanding of dragon.CIts important to identify the differences between dragon and loong.DEveryone expects to enter a new lunar loong year.For night owls like Chen Danhong, 28, who works for a technolog

28、y company in Beijing, the day really just begins after about 8 pm, a psychological hint that she can relax. “When I get home, Im feeling worn out and tired, but that suddenly turns to excitement and I go on the Internet, read novels or watch movies. Ill be playing video games and continually saying

29、to myself, OK, this is the last one before I eventually realize that its 2 oclock,” says Chen. Common symptoms (症状) include falling asleep later than 2 am, with the average time taken to fall asleep being more than one hour. Young people in cities are most vulnerable to such symptoms, according to t

30、he 2020 Chinese National Healthy Sleep White Paper. Common causes are loneliness, overtime sequelae (后遗症), excessive stress and emotional disorders. On March 21, World Sleep Day, a newspaper, Nanguo Morning News, conducted a survey that attracted 2,000 interviewees. According to the survey, the reas

31、ons for going to bed late vary widely, with overtime work or taking care of a baby accounting for just five percent of the interviewees answers on this question. Sixty-four percent said they sleep late because they watch dramas, various shows, read books or play with their mobile phones. Fourteen pe

32、rcent said they do not want to go to bed too early even if they have nothing to do. Many interviewees said they have had experience of the dangers of going to be late. Twenty-three percent said they have no serious physiological problems, but they can feel weak, are easily fatigued and have a poor c

33、omplexion. Twenty-one percent said they are forgetful and find it hard to concentrate on work. More worrying is that an unwillingness to sleep can lead to a vicious circle (恶性循环), and15 percent of the respondents said they cannot fall asleep even if they want to.12Why does the author mention Chen Da

34、nhongs situation in the first paragraph?ATo lead in the topic.BTo present an argument.CTo shock the reader.DTo raise a question.13What makes young people tend to go to bed late?AUnwillingness to sleep.BThe various entertainments.CCaring for their family.DThe frequent overtime.14What does the underli

35、ned word “fatigued” in the last paragraph mean?AConcerned.BExhausted.CFocused.DSleepy.15What can be inferred from the passage?AYoung people are more strong enough to sleep late.BYoung people can fall asleep anytime they want to.CGoing to bed late affects many peoples health or work.DSleeping late oc

36、casionally isnt harmful to our health.Push yourselves beyond the limitsLimits are blocks between you and your success. You will face great resistance when attempting to break through the limits. It could be fear, lack of confidence, physical disabilities, and mental block. If you desire a life of su

37、ccess, you must face the resistance and push yourself beyond the limits. 16 Here are tips for you to succeed. 17 Dont wait for external motivation to make the first move. Discover your inner motivation! It could be a motivational video, articles, TED Talks, or quotes. Ensure it is something that fil

38、ls you with passion and drive to get things done. Inspiration can push you forward.Take on a little more than you think you can. Pushing past your limits means taking on newer, harder challenges. If youre not challenging yourself to do bigger and better things regularly, youre only working within wh

39、at you already can do. 18 Work on your goals a little each day. Chances are great that you need to build your empire brick by brick. That takes time and regular effort. 19 That is, there is not a day that you dont work on your big goals, at least a little bit. It can be fifteen minutes dedicated to

40、doing one small thing that will get you closer to that big thing you want to accomplish.Find someone who supports you and encourages you to keep going. 20 Having someone to support you can balance out the impact of any negative thinking that may limit you. It could be a life coach, friend, parent, o

41、r your wife or husband. They can help you make the push you need to get out of your comfort zone.AInspire yourself.BRome wasnt built in a day.CDiscover where your passion lies.DA bit of assistance means much in facing resistance.EOne good way is to adopt the approach of “No Zero Days”.FFailure to do

42、 so will make your goals and dreams unrealizable.GThats a way to stay exactly where you are and make little or no progress.二、完形填空If you asked anyone what theyd like to do after they 21 and you 22 them the chance to go on a trip to see all 63 national parks-most might consider it 23 . While more than

43、 just saying it, an 24 lady has done itall 63 parks in about 8 years, becoming the oldest person ever to do so. But, Joy Ryan didnt do it herself. She had her grandson Brad for 25 , who described the adventure as “the greatest 26 ”. Their 27 began in October of 2015 and ended last Monday when they m

44、ade it all the way out into the South Pacific. In American Samoa, the two people got to enjoy 28 views of the South Pacific. Grandma Joy has taught the world that its never too old to learn and live the 29 life of your dreams. “It is the greatest privilege of my life to 30 in the drivers seat, as Gr

45、andma Joy made 31 to become the oldest person to 32 this historic moment.” Brad said. Brad said their national park adventure 33 , but their travels would not. They plan to take it 34 , visiting Kenya as the first stop to touch all seven 35 .21AdepressBcollapseCretireDqualify22AofferedBassistedCshif

46、tedDmotivated23ApriorBimpossibleCvividDsubstantial24AwealthyBoldCgentleDoptimistic25AcommandBcommitmentCpowerDcompany26AprivilegeBwayCpreferenceDassessment27AbarrierBassumptionCjourneyDvision28ApeakBsevereCbreathtakingDappropriate29AidealBrichCtoughDadventurous30ApourBhandleCsitDfix31AhistoryBmoneyC

47、lifeDdream32AtackleBsecureCquitDrealize33Ahas finishedBhas improvedChas continuedDhas overcome34AfinanciallyBseriouslyCvisiblyDinternationally35ApassengersBcontinentsCparksDvehicles三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Students of a Nanjing senior high school brought joy to the elderly and brightened up their day by 36 (volunteer) at a local nursing home last weekend. The nursing home, 37 (locate) on a housing estate, has more than 150 senior citizens, some of 38 are over 90 years old.Though it wa