哈三中2025年高三学年第一次模拟考试
英语试卷
（时间：120分钟满分150分）
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，从题中给出的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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小
题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man probably do next
A. Go to the pet store.B. Feed the cat.C. Put the groceries away.
2. Who is the tallest in the man’s family
A. His grandfather.B. His brother.C. His cousin.
3.What does the man think about chewing gum
A. It’s not graceful.
B. It’s good for dental health.
C. It does harm to the environment.
4.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their mail.B. Their weekend plan.C. Their community.
5.What is the woman complaining about
A. The boring class.B. The hot weather.C. The severe illness.
第二节听下面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。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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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6. What is Emily’s impression of the university
A. It’s quite new.B. It’s big enough.C. It’s crowded.
7. What do the speakers have in common
A. They are college freshmen.
B. They come from the same city.
CThey are interested in psychology.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. Where does the woman come from
A. Britain.B. America.C. Australia.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He once traveled in Melbourne.
B. He lives in a dry and hot area.
C. His relatives live in Australia.
10. What areas in Australia would the man like to visit
A. Urban areas.B. Coastal areas.C. Rural areas.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11.When did the man reach the officetoday
A. At 8:45 a. m.B. At 6 a. m.C. At 7:45 a. m.
12. What does the woman think of Bill
A. He’s diligent.B. He’s reliable.C. He’ s efficient.
13. How will the man help the woman
A. By inspiring her ideas.B. By editing her plan.C. By pouring her coffee.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14. How has Linda changed since they last met
A. She’s put on weight.B. She’s colored her hair.C. She’s got new glasses.
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15. When did the speakers meet each other last time
A. 8 years ago.B. 10 years ago.C. 12 years ago.
16. What was the relationship between the speakers
A. Business partners.B. Lawyer and client.C. Colleagues.
17. Why is Paul grateful to Linda
A. Linda set up a charity.B. Linda offeredhim a job.C. Linda helped with his work.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18. What is Michael best known for
A. His 130 film awards.B. His London accent.C. His service to the queen.
19. What role did Michael play inThe Italian Job
A. A robber.B. A servant.C. A director.
20. When was Michael born
A. In 2023.B. In 1933.C. In 1963.
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。
A
Interest in gap years is increasing. Gap year programs offerdiverse opportunities for students to gain valuable
experiences during their time offfrom traditional education.
ProjectsAbroad
Projects abroad.ca
In Projects Abroad, students volunteer in organized conservation projects, such as Giraffe& Lion
Conservation in Kenya, and health and education outreach programs, as well as sightsee on three continents—
South America, East Africa and Asia. The program runs from September to March and includes time for
independent travel. For students who can’t commit seven months away, 6-to-10-week Gap Semester programs are
also available.
Katimavik
Katimavik.org
Katimavik’s Future Perfect is a 14-week program where participants obtain salaried employment in the
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tourism industry in a Canadian city, as well as free accommodations, home phone and Internet, training and
workshops. Travelexpenses are also covered.
The program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 to 30.
DiscoverYear
Discover year.ca
In a 10-month program, students get life training every couple weeks, learn skills like financial planning,
complete community service projects, take field trips to workplaces and schools. While some of the curriculums are
offeredvirtually, other elements are in-person. Completing the program remotely is an option, but they strongly
encourage participants to attend a week-long get-together and introduction session in Ottawa at the beginning of the
program.
GVICanada
Gvicanada.ca
GVI Canada arranges volunteer trips specifically in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development
Goals. Students can easily find one that matches their interest and career aspirations, whether that’s conservation,
education, public health or gender equality, such as an 8-week trip to Thailand to help with a conservation project
for elephants and sea turtles, and a gender-equality project for as little as one week in Cambodia.
21. Which program takes the longest time
A. Projects Abroad.B. Katimavik.C. Discover Year.D. GVI Canada.
22. Which website can you visit if you’ re interested in paid work
A. Discover year.ca.B. Katimavik.org.C. Projects abroad.ca.D. Guicanada.ca.
23. What do Projects Abroad and GVI Canada have in common
A. They offerguided tours.B. They leave time for independent travel.
C. They involve animal protection.D. They receive support from the United Nations.
B
Elyn MacInnis, a 73-year-old cultural expert from the United States, is a remarkable figure whose life journey
is deeply and closely interlinked with China. She has cultivated a profound cultural and emotional bond that spans
generations.
Elyn has lived in China for over three decades, during which time her affection for this land has grown
immeasurably. In 2015, she and her husbandembarkedona meaningful journey to explore the rich history and
culture of Kuliang, a renowned summer resort in Fuzhou that has long been a favored destination for foreigners,
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including numerous Americans. Since the 1880s, these foreign residents have coexisted harmoniously with the
local Chinese community.
The following year, Elyn took significant steps to promote Kuliang’s heritage. She launched an English
website dedicated to the history and charm of Kuliang and established the “KuliangFriends” group in the United
States. The members of this group trace their ancestry to doctors, technicians, missionaries, and traders who once
called Kuliang home. Today,with a membership exceeding 50, the group has evolved into an essential driving
force behind non-governmental friendly exchanges between China and the United States.
Over the years, Elyn has remained persistent in her commitment to spreading the story of Kuliang. Currently,
she is immersed in writing a book on these tales. She hopes these touching and heart-warming stories will offera
fresh perspective on mutual understanding and foster a deeper friendship between the people of the United States
and China. At a reunion, Elyn MacInnis remarked, “The future, our future, our friendship and cooperation can be
made of many small things that happen each day, and with the Kuliang spirit of peace, friendship, and love, with
sensitivity and respect, small actions can build a better future.”
Elyn’s unshakable dedication to cultural exchanges and historical preservation has not gone unnoticed. In
2018, she was granted with the prestigious “Jiangsu Friendship Award”.In 2024, she was honored as one of the
“TouchingChina 2023 Personages,” a national-level accolade that highlights her outstanding contributions to
cultural exchanges and historical research. Through tireless efforts,Elyn’s has not only deepened the understanding
of China’s history and culture but also built a bridge of friendship between the United States and China, one that
will continue to inspire future generations.
24. Which is closest in meaning to “embarkedon” in paragraph 2
A. Kicked off.B. Signed up for.C. Finished up.D. Made up for.
25. What can we learn about the “KuliangFriends” group
A. Its members are all currently living in Kuliang for research.
B. It is aimed at promoting the tourism development of Kuliang.
C. It helps strengthen the connection between the US and China.
D. It is an official organization to promote cultural exchanges.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Elyn MacInnis
A. Toughand stubborn.B. Strict but considerate.
C. Conservative but responsible.D. Passionate and dedicated.
27. What is the main purpose of the text
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A. Tointroduce the history and culture of Kuliang.
B. Torecommend a renowned cultural destination.
C. Topromote the “KuliangFriends” group globally.
D. Tohonour a brilliant promoter of cultural exchanges.
C
It would be hard, Gabriel Garcia Márquez thought, to do justice to the surreal tale on screen. By his reckoning,
One Hundred Years of Solitude, his landmark novel of 1967, would need a runtime of 100 hours and have to be
filmed in Colombia, entirely in flix, with the support of Márquez’s estate (遗产) agency, has honoured
two of those three proclamations (声明). The streamer boasts that its new adaptation of Márquez’snovel—the first
on screen—is “one of the most ambitious productions in Latin American history”. It has decided to compress
Márquez’ s novel into 16 episodes, with the first released on December 11th, 2024.
The book presents a huge challenge to film-makers for two reasons. One is its status: many thinkOne
Hundred Years of Solitudewas the greatest novel of the 20th century. It helped Márquez to win the Nobel Prize in
literature in 1982 and has sold some 50m copies worldwide. Withaffectioncomes expectation. When the TV show
was announced, fans online were quick to express their fears about an oversimplified, “caricatured”(讽刺描画的)
retelling.
Those remarks point to the other test for adapters, which is the novel’s sheer complexity. Set in around
1850-1950, the book traces the fortunes of the Buendía family across several generations.
When Netflix approached Alex Garcia López, a director, about the project, he was excited but worried. “I
remember the book having very little dialogue. I remember it being a very existential kind of book and jumping all
over the place. I just thought: ‘This is just not really doable, is it ’”
It was José Rivera, one of the screenwriters, who decided the story should proceed chronologically and that it
needed a narrator. It quotes from the novel word for word. “It was a great way of having Gabriel’s voice guide us
through the story,” Mr López says, “and a way to be ‘faithful to the book and to its style’.”
Towrite One Hundred Years of SolitudeMárquez drew on his childhood town of Aracataca. Almost 60 years
later, Netflix is hoping this is true of its version. Márquez’s book, after all, is about history repeating itself.
28. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Márquez made a legal claim against a copyright theft.
B. Márquez spent 100 hours completing his landmark novel.
C. Netflix got much support from Márquez to adapt his novel.
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D. Netflix is proud of its new adaptation of Márquez’s novel.
29. Why is it a great challenge for the filmmakers to adapt Márquez’ s novel
A. There is a fear about the clumsy performance of the actors.
B. The adaptation may rock the status of the work in literature.
C. The original novel unfolds a considerably complicated plot.
D. Fans hold an impractical expectation of the adapted movie.
30What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A. The effectivestrategies of adaptation.B. The introduction to the production staff.
C. The writing style of the adapted novel.D. The strange contents of the screen work.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Márquez’s Classic: An Ambitious Literature Work
B. Netflix: A Successful Streamer to Make Film Adaptation
C. One Hundred Years of Solitude: From the Shelf to the Couch
D. Challenges for Filmmakers: From Complexity to Simplification
D
Novelists employ various terms to describe laughter. Depending on context, characters can laugh in varied
ways: chortle, chuckle, titter, hoot, giggle, snigger, howl or guffaw.This richness of language may suggest to some
that laughter is a phenomenon of boundless variety. However, new research by Roza Kamiloglu, a psychologist at
the Free University of Amsterdam, provides evidence that there are just two primary types of laughter: one
generated by humor and one by tickling (挠痒).
Dr Kamiloglu’s team collected 887 YouTubevideos of spontaneous (自发的)laughter, categorizing them
based on the comic context. Roughly 70% of them were used to train a laughter-categorizing machine-learning
algorithm (算法)to connect laughter forms with the activities that caused them. The algorithm was then tested on
the remaining 30%. After a quick listen, the team found the different laughs too varied for any connections to be
made. However, the algorithm disagreed.
Based on loudness, rhythm and changes in frequency, the algorithm correctly identified laughter produced by
tickling 62.5% of the time. All other forms of laughter, from viewing stand-up comedy or watching someone pour
salt into tea instead of sugar, were nowhere near as easy to tell apart. When Dr Kamiloglu asked human observers
to categorize the laughs, a similar phenomenon presented itself. The observers correctly identified tickling laughter
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61.2% of the time. The finding could provide insights into the evolutionary roots of laughter. Many mammals
including dogs, squirrel monkeys and chimpanzees produce vocalizations during play that sound remarkably like
laughter. Babies and even deaf babies laugh, suggesting that laughter evolved millions of years ago with our
primate (灵长类)ancestors. Humans are not the only animals that tickle either. Chimpanzees engage in the activity
too. All this suggests that laughter from tickling evolved over 10m years ago with the common ancestor that
humans shared.
Dr Kamiloglu thinks that this early sort of laughter probably evolved to help primates build friendly relations.
Withthis in mind, she is now keen to study how infectious different sorts of laughs are. If the tickling laugh is one
that truly evolved to bring primates together, it ought to be particularly infectious, although this hasn’t been tested.
So next time you feel like laughing, just laugh!
32. Why does the author list different words to describe laughter in paragraph 1
A. Toshow the language richness to define laughter.
B. Tointroduce the function of laughter in a novel.
C. Toemphasize the accuracy of laughter description.
D. Toestablish a contrast with the later finding of laughter.
33. What can we know about Dr Kamiloglu’s research on laughter
A. It revealed the connection between humans and laughter.
B. It started by collecting videos of natural laughter.
C. It proved all forms of laughter are hard to distinguish.
D. It analyzed existing disagreement on the causes of laughter.
34. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Algorithm far outperforms humans in identifying laughter.
B. Different types of laughter have no real emotional differences.
C. Mammals’ laughter may have a common evolutionary origin.
D. Deaf babies produce laughter in a different way from normal ones.
35. What is Dr Kamiloglu’s attitude to the infectiousness of the tickling laugh
A. Doubtful.B. Ambiguous.C. Positive.D. Indifferent.
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。
FindPeaceofMind
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Have you ever felt like you’re constantly juggling a million thoughts, yet long for a brief moment of mind in
peace This overwhelming situation doesn’t occur out of the blue. ___36___Here are some effective ways to
achieve much-desired inner peace.
Accept what you can’t change or control. Most of us battle with everyday frustrations: a trafficjam, an
unexpected deadline at work, or relationship issues. ___37___Indeed, attempting to control everything only results
in emotional suffering. Acceptance doesn’t mean you agree with everything happening in your life; it means you
acknowledge certain realities you cannot alter.
___38___Witha simple pen and notebook, you can capture a mass of confusing feelings, reflect on daily
highs and lows, and track emotional shifts over time. This simple act of putting thoughts on paper brings clarity and
prevents anxieties from piling up.
Make time for yourself. Everyone has demands from families, workplaces, and friends, often leaving zero
personal time. This rushed schedule gradually destroys peace of mind. ___39___If you want to maintain a mind in
peace, set aside some moments of isolation daily or weekly. Yourbody, mind, and spirit are in desperate need of it.
Practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is an extraordinary act that can significantly accelerate your journey to
finding peace of mind. Many of us hold ill-feelings—against old friends who betrayed us or family members
who hurt us unintentionally. Letting go of these complaints does not justify the wrongdoing . ___40___
Ultimately, the ongoing pursuit of finding peace requires both commitment and flexibility. The days you feel
stressed and out of balance are the days you need these tools the most. Don’t wait until you’re completely
overwhelmed.
A. Tryto keep a journal.
B. Prevent some unnecessary anxieties.
C. It’s natural to resist these unwanted troubles.
D. Even social butterflies need a moment alone to recharge.
E. Instead, it means you free yourself from the burden of suffering.
F. Enjoying the present moment lessens negativity, regrets, and fears.
G. After all, life is full of distractions, obligations, and annoying noises.
第三部分语言运用（共二节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Beingaparentishardenough,butbeingasingleparentoftwokidswiththreejobsisoverwhelming.After
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working30hoursfromFridaytoSundaywithlittletonosleep,finally,Ifellintobed___41___.Mynextmemory
waswakingupinanambulancewithtwoparamedics (护理人员)___42___medownsothatIwouldn’tslip.They
rushed me to the hospital, and afterwards deduced that I had simply ___43___from exhaustion.
WhenIwasreleasedfromthehospitalIbeganto___44___everything.AfterIgotmarriedateighteen,I
soonhadthetwochildrenandahusbandtocarefor.Aftermyhusbandleft,I___45___tothechallengeand
workedmyfingerstotheboneto___46___mytwochildren.Ihadbeentakingcareofeveryoneelseforsolong
that I’d forgotten about myself. I had never been a ___47___, and the thought of doing something I enjoyed seemed
___48___ to me. Then I realized I needed change.
Fromthenon,everytwoweeks,KayandIwouldgoouttodinner.Ialwaysmadesuremychildrenhadtheir
favoritedinnertoeatwhenKayandIjustrelaxed,forgotour___49___,andenjoyedthetimeout.Mydaughter
always asked why she _____50_____got to meet Kay. I just told her, “Youwill, someday.”
As the years flew by, my daughter’s _____51_____only grew.One day, she asked again, more _____52_____
thanever.Ifinallydecidedtocomecleanand_____53_____thatKaywasmymiddlename,andthosenightsI
wentoutIwasalone.Itwasatimetojustbemeandtreatmyself.ShewasshockedtofindoutthatKaywasn’ta
realperson._____54_____,Kaywasarealpersontome,whowasthepartofmeneedingtofeelspecialonceina
while.
It’seasytogetlostasamotherbutsometimes,wejustneedtofindourselves.Kayisstilloneofmyfavorite
dinner _____55_____.
41. A. sleeplessB. exhaustedC. restlessD. annoyed
42. A. pullingB. lettingC. calmingD. holding
43. A. recoveredB. defendedC. collapsedD. relieved
44. A. rebuildB. recreateC. rethinkD. rediscover
45. A. ranB. roseC. stoodD. jumped
46. A. provide forB. reach forC. relate toD. turn to
47. A. priorityB. necessityC. heroineD. loser
48. A. complicatedB. concreteC. achievableD. foreign
49. A. troubleB. preferenceC. familyD. status
50. A. rarelyB. neverC. alwaysD. occasionally
51. A. enduranceB. curiosityC. confidenceD. intelligence
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52. A. insistentB. innocentC. courageousD. cautious
53. A. commentedB. liedC. explainedD. promised
54. A. ThereforeB. SomehowC. MoreoverD. However
55. A. coworkersB. clientsC. companionsD. waitresses
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。
Walkinginto the workplace, you will be amazed by the scene ___56___artist WangXusheng is piling
hundreds of sheets of thin paper on top of one another until they form a complete image. When there is a slight
movement in the air, the pages flow, giving life to the book itself. This ancient Chinese art, which is known as
dragon scale bookbinding(装订), ___57___(stretch) back to the Tangdynasty. It is extremely old ___58___has a
sense of “future” about it because of its dynamic flexibility.
Withfew of the books ___59___(survive) to the present day, the bookbinding technique was ___60___serious
risk of disappearing before Wangdecided to do some research and bring it back to life. After a year’s study, he
finally learned ___61___the ancient bookbinding worked. ___62___(source) materials traditionally used in
bookbinding, Wangalso paid visits to many old towns and heritage sites. Then came the ___63___(crucial) and
difficultpart of the binding process: controlling the placement of each page. In order to create a complete picture,
each sheet needs to be placed exactly in the right place. Wangsaid that an error of just ___64___hundredth of a
centimeter can produce a huge, visible error when a book’s hundreds of pages are displayed together.
Wang’s____65____(prepare) that went into producing this particular work shows the very modern way that
the artist tries to understand the subject matter.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66.假定你校学生会将举办以“科技对生活的影响”为主题的英文辩论比赛，请你写一则通知，内容包括：
1.比赛时间和地点；2.参赛要求；3.报名方式和截止时间。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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Students’ Union
第二节（满分25分）
67.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The image of the staircase in the Smiley Building has haunted my memories for twenty years since high
school graduation. Every school day, I climbed those concrete steps to reach math class or my locker. A naughty
and misbehaved guy called Tomand some of his followers would sit on the staircase, rating others on a scale of 1
to 10 by appearance as they passed by and laughed very loud, impolite, arrogant (自大) and rude.
Every time I walked up or down those stairs, their laughter echoed in my ears. “Just ignore them,” my mother
advised. And I did. On the surface. But inside the painful message that I was “ugly” stuck deep in my soul. Quite
often, the staircase would appear in my nightmares.
Eventually, I graduated, got admitted to the college, earned a degree in Communications, launched a
rewarding career as a writer and teacher, got married, and raised two amazing boys. But when I looked in the
mirror, the doubts returned, bearing a deep hatred against Tom,his followers and even the school.
When I received an invitation to my twentieth high school reunion, my mother was puzzled as I didn’t like
high school. But I wanted to go back to confront those boys. I wanted to tell them how hurtful and unkind they
were and that I had all the things they’d made me feel I wasn’t worthy of. I practiced my speech in my mind as I
ran errands (出门办事), cooked dinner, and exercised outdoors.
Soon, the big day arrived. I put on my favorite blouse, touched up my make-up, and steeled myself for the
coming Friday night, ready for the “fight”.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为 150 个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
However, at the reunion, what I experienced made me feel I really needed to forgive.
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At this moment, the organizer read a letter from Tom,who was absent from the gathering.
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第 13页/共 13页哈三中2025年高三学年第一次模拟考试
英语试卷
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）
【答案】21. C22. B23. C
【答案】24. A25. C26. D27. D
【答案】28. D29. C30. A31. C
【答案】32. D33. B34. C35. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）
【答案】36. G37. C38. A39. D40. E
第三部分语言运用（共二节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
【答案】41.B42.D43.C44.C45.B46.A47.A48.D49.A50.B
51. B52. A53. C54. D55. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
【答案】56. where
57. stretches
58. but##yet
59. surviving
60. at61. how
62. Tosource
63. most crucial
64. a##one65. preparation
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66.
【答案】Notice
Withthe aim of enriching the campus cultural life, an exciting English debate competition themed “The
Impact of Technologyon Life” will be organized by the Students’ Union.
The competition will be held in the school lecture hall at 2:00 p.m. on May 15th. It will prompt students to
explore both the positive and negative aspects of technological advancements. Students who are interested in
participating should form groups of 4 members. Each group must have a balanced argument structure and present
logical viewpoints. All arguments should be delivered in English.
Tosign up, please send an email to studentsunion@ before May 10th. Welook forward to your active
involvement!
Students’ Union
第二节（满分25分）
67.
【答案】However,atthereunion,whatIexperiencedmademefeelIreallyneededtoforgive.Peoplepresent
greetedmewithwarmsmilesandkindwords.TheycomplimentedmyachievementsandhowwellIwasdoing.I
lookedaround,tryingtofindTomandhisgroup.Butmostfaceswereunfamiliar,andtheoneswhoeverlaughedat
metogetherwithTomdidn’tseemtohavethesamearroganceasbefore.Theyaskedabouteachother’supdates,
including mine. I started chatting with some of them. They also shared stories about their struggles and growth over
theyears.Irealizedthateveryonehadchanged,andholdingontothepastgrudgeswasonlyweighingmedown.
My planned speech wilted (枯萎) on my lips. “But how about Tom ”I was wondering.
At this moment, the organizer read a letter from Tom, who was absent from the gathering. In the letter, Tomwrote,
“I’m deeply sorry for my past behavior. I said things that were hurtful and acted like a jerk. I was immature and
thoughtless. If you remember me that way, please forgive me.” Reading those words, a wave of relief washed over
me. I let go of all the pain and anger that had been with me for so long. I knew that forgiving was not for them, but
for myself. From that moment on, I felt free, ready to embrace life with a lighter heart and a more open mind. I felt
happier, more self-confident and attractive and the staircase appearing in my nightmares was nowhere to be seen.
