1、江苏省滨海县明达中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第一次阶段检测英语试题一、阅读理解2-hour Scooter Rental in Niagara FallsIf you want to avoid the queues (队列) and crowded areas of visitors, this activity is for you. You can visit scenery that most never do along the Niagara Gorge on an electric scooter (滑板车), which is easy to ride and make
2、s getting from viewpoint to viewpoint fast and easy. You can cover about 34 miles of Niagara Falls State Park, the Niagara Gorge,and Whirlpool State Park all in 2 hours using a scooter.Whats IncludedNinebot Max Electric ScooterLock to lock up the electric scooter Meeting and PickupMeeting pointEnd p
3、oint2 Old Falls St,Niagara Falls,NY 14303,USAThis activity ends back at the meeting point.Opening hours5/13/2023-7/20/2025Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-06:00 PM Additional Information*Confirmation will be received at time of booking* Not wheelchair accessible* Near public transportation*Not recommended fo
4、r pregnant(怀孕的)travelers* No heart problems or other serious medical conditions* Travelers should at least have an average physical fitness level Click here to apply or call:+1(702) 648-5873 Cancellation PolicyYou can cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.1What is o
5、ne advantage of renting an electric scooter?.AIt saves money.BIt covers all the routes.CIt makes your tour easy.DIt helps to reduce accidents.2What does the activity offer travellers?ALocks against theft.BFacilities to keep healthy.CAssistance for the disabled.DGuidebooks for Niagara Falls.3When can
6、 you call off the activity to get all your money back?AAfter online confirmation.BOne day ahead of the tour.CThe moment the tour starts.DTwenty four hours after booking.Class is in session , and Olivia Munns 22-month-old son Malcolm is a star student! The mother shared a new video of herself teachin
7、g her son Mandarin (普通话) before bed, and he nailed it!“Chinese lessons ,” she wrote over a video of her and Malcolm reading a book before bed. Malcolm stood next to his mom to read the book with her. As Munn said the Mandarin word, the baby repeated it back in the cutest little voice, followed by a
8、smile and a hug for his mama. You can even hear someone say “Aww!” in the background , which was likely Malcolms dad John Mulaney. Malcolm seemed so proud of himself,and he was so cute!In her caption (字幕), Munn explained that the book was a gift from comedian Ali Wong.“Thank you aliwong for our Firs
9、t 100 Mandarin Words book! Malcolm loves it!“ she said.This video went viral. Actress Melanie Lynskey commented, “The love!” Whitney Cummings commented, “My heart.” “Growing up multilingual (多语种的)is a magical gift,” one person said, “Ill always be grateful for my mother insisting on speaking Arabic
10、to us & giving us lessons.” Another person commented, “I love this family so much and its definitely the cutest family Ive ever seen.”The mother often introduces Malcolm to parts of his Asian root. They make noodles for the Lunar New Year, and shes taken him shopping at an Asian market called H
11、Mart. Now hes learning how to speak Mandarin , and its so adorable.In her latest video, Munn is reading My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li, written by Michele Wong. The official Gordon and Li Li account commented,“This is the sweetest! Were so happy your little guy is having FUN learnin
12、g Mandarin with Gordon & Li Li! Big thanks to aliwong for sharing the Mandarin love!”4What does the underlined phrase“nailed it”probably mean?AGot a rich reward.BHit the nail hard.CMessed things up.DDid a fantastic job.5The second paragraph mainly tells us_.Aa bedtime storyBan interactive sceneC
13、an amusing dadDa reading competition6What can we learn about the video from paragraph 4?AIt is well received.BIt is full of imagination.CIt changes the way of parenting.DIt inspires people to learn language.7Why is Malcolm exposed to Asian culture?ATo learn how to shop.BTo get to know his origin.CTo
14、 prepare for an Asian trip.DTo develop his independence.Growing up as a kid in the UK, I was fascinated by insects. Wanting to protect them, I started building houses for ants, using little pieces of wood and leaves. I then moved on to making little cups and saucers from silver foil (箔纸) for the mag
15、ical creatures. When seeing my work, my mother told me that the smaller I made things, the bigger my name would become.As the years went by, my designs became more complicated. Making sculptures isnt actually enjoyable. I sometimes work for 16 hours a day without breaks, and it takes me up to three
16、months to finish a sculpture. I have to hold my breath during the sculpting process.One time, a fly landed on a Cinderella carriage sculpture I was working on. The flys wings blew it away, and it was lost. I was heartbroken. Another time, I accidentally breathed in a microscopic Alice from Alice in
17、Wonderland. Alice is now in the Wonderland forever. But it did give me the chance to make an even better one the second time around.My sculptures have taken me to incredible places. In 2012, I met the queen, giving her a crown on the head of a pin. In 2013, I received my first Guinness World Record
18、for creating the smallest sculpture by hand, a 24-carat gold motorbike that fitted inside a hair. In 2017, I beat my record with a sculpture of a human fetus (胎儿) that measured 0.078 mm by 0.053 mm.I was diagnosed with autism (自闭症) as an adult. In school, my teachers had pointed me out as an example
19、 of failure; now, I see my autism as a gift. Its pushed me to be the best I can be. I hold workshops in schools for neurodiverse children, sharing my story and helping them create their own miniature figures.The microscopic world has always been my happy place. Ive tried to make bigger sculptures, b
20、ut small is best for me. We need to appreciate the little things in life. Small things can also be mighty, too.8What drove the author to make tiny sculpture at the beginning?AHis interest in insects.BHis desire to make a name.CHis dream of setting a record.DHis awareness of wildlife protection.9Whic
21、h of the following can best describe the authors sculpting process?AEventful and enjoyable.BComplex and frustrating.CMoney-wasting but entertaining.DTime-consuming but fulfilling.10How does the author deal with his autism now?AHe receives medical treatment.BHe takes full advantage of it.CHe regards
22、it as the source of failure.DHe shares it and asks help from others.11What message does the author mainly convey through the text?AGreat art comes at a cost of loss.BChildhood experiences sculpt a career.CMinor things in life can carry weight.DHard work contributes to great achievements.Heres a quic
23、k quiz. Person A does a favor for you. Person B asks you to do a favor for him. Who do you tend to like more? Surprisingly, the answer is Person BThis quirk (怪癖) of human nature is known as the Ben Franklin Effect.Benjamin Franklin came across the phenomenon in 1736 when serving as a clerk to the Pe
24、nnsylvania Assembly. A powerful member didnt care for Franklin and threatened to make life miserable for him. What to do? Instead of winning him over with sweet talk, Franklin asked if he could borrow a rare and valuable book the man owned. This request altered the mans attitude and paved the way fo
25、r their friendship. Franklins takeaway: “He that has once done you a kindness will be ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.”Several studies have confirmed this. But how can we explain the Ben Franklin Effect? Some psychologists refer to cognitive dissonance (失调). Its diffi
26、cult to hold two contradictory thoughts at the same time. It makes us uncomfortable. We resolve this tension by changing our mind. “I dont like Joe, but I am doing him a favor,” we might think. “So maybe I do like him.”While cognitive dissonance explains a lot, it alone doesnt explain the Ben Frankl
27、in Effect. One 2015 study found that it was, rather, the affiliative (亲和的) motive that the requests convey. That is, we humans want to maintain good relations with other humans, and one way to achieve this is by doing favors for others. This explains a lot about altruistic behavior. We like being us
28、eful and, by extension, we like those who give us the opportunity to do so. Its in our genes.Yet there is much we still dont know about the Ben Franklin Effect. Does it apply equally across cultures? Is there a point beyond which asking a favor makes you less, not more likable? Asking to borrow a bo
29、ok is one thing; asking to borrow a car is another.12Why does the author mention Benjamin Franklins experience?ATo illustrate a dilemma in making choices.BTo suggest a way of striking up friendships.CTo stress the importance of strategic requests.DTo introduce the origin of the Ben Franklin Effect.1
30、3What is a reason for peoples tendency to like those asking for favors?AReducing the tension caused by social contact.BIncreasing the chance of getting help in return.CAvoiding the discomfort from conflicting thoughts.DEstablishing a cooperative community of shared trust.14What does the underlined w
31、ord “altruistic” probably mean in paragraph 4?ASelfless.BImpolite.CAggressive.DResponsible.15What does the author think of the Ben Franklin Effect?AIt makes little sense.BIt applies to most cultures.CIt has situational limitations.DIt has great practical significance.We are all creatures of habit. W
32、e tend to wake up at the same time each day, brush our teeth, have morning coffee and travel to work, following the same patterns every day. 16 Behavioral scientists who study habit formation say that many of us try to create healthy habits the wrong way. 17 Here are two tips, backed by research, fo
33、r forming new healthy habits. 18 For many of us, our morning routine is the strongest, so thats a great place to build a new habit. While brushing your teeth, you might stand on one foot to practice balance. Many of us fall into end-of-the-day patterns as well. Do you tend to sink into the sofa afte
34、r work and turn on the TV? That might be a good time to do a single daily yoga pose. 19 Wendy Wood, a research psychologist, calls the forces that get in the way of good habits “friction”. In one study, researchers changed the turning of lift doors so that workers had to wait nearly half a minute fo
35、r the doors to close. 20 Many people are therefore convinced that taking the stairs was easier than waiting for the lift. It shows how sensitive we are to small friction in our environment. Just slowing down the lift got people to take the stairs, and they stuck with it even after the lift went back
36、 to normal timing.AIt was just enough of a delay.BWhy do we stop doing whats good for us?CBut why is it so hard to form new healthy habits?DWe probably form new habits when we clear away the barriers.EThe better way to form a new habit is to tie it to an existing habit.FIt explains why friction prev
37、ents the progress of forming good habits.GFor example, we set big goals to lose weight without taking proper steps.二、完形填空When I was 24, I moved to America, 11,000 kilometers away from my homeland. This was 21 , especially fitting into an unfamiliar environment. Working from home increased my 22 , as
38、 I was cut off from social interactions. However, serving as a volunteer at a local animal shelter 23 everything.Upon arriving at the shelter, I was 24 to a small, grey and white cat named Luna immediately. Found abandoned and terrified of humans, Luna 25 in the corner, shaking. Her lonely green eye
39、s seemed to 26 my own sense of displacement in this foreign land. My task was to slowly gain Lunas 27 and help her adjust, which felt similar to my efforts to 28 this new place.As days turned into weeks, Luna and I developed a 29 . The process of feeding her, speaking softly, and the 30 required to
40、look after her made this little creature gradually open her heart to me. Her 31 encouraged me to step outside, make new friends, and become part of the community.My time at the shelter provided a valuable 32 into settling down in a new country. It is an inspiring experience of 33 gaps of language an
41、d culture and a journey of personal growth. From it, I realized the value of time, love, and a(n) 34 heart in forming meaningful relationships. This journey aided me in finding a sense of 35 in an unfamiliar land.21AtoughBdangerousCexcitingDrewarding22AhappinessBinterestClonelinessDguilt23AupsetBcos
42、tCchallengedDchanged24AdrawnBcomparedCdrivenDdevoted25AplayedBhidCsleptDrelaxed26ArejectBcontrolCcoverDmirror27ApraiseBsympathyCforgivenessDtrust28Aescape fromBadapt toCget aroundDsearch for29AbondBplanChabitDskill30AguidanceBindependenceCconfidenceDpatience31AcourageBacceptanceCassistanceDcuriosity
43、32AinnovationBinsightCinvestigationDinvestment33AleavingBwideningCbridgingDcreating34AopenBsimpleCstrongDinnocent35AresponsibilityBsecurityCbelongingDfreedom三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A tea culture salon may be the best way to experience Chinas tea ceremonies and culture in overseas 36 (
44、locate).Tea for Harmony” cultural salon in Bath, England on Friday was aimed 37 both celebrating International Tea Day, which fell on May 21 and promising participants an opportunity 38 (experience) teas and culture from Central Chinas Hubei province. The representative group from the Hubei Tea Asso
45、ciation brought three types of tea to be enjoyed at the salon: Enshi Yulu, Yihong Black Tea, and Qingzhuan Tea.The history of the teas on offer 39 (date) back more than 1,000 years, and the crafting techniques of Enshi Yulu and Qingzhuan Tea have become national intangible cultural heritages. Each t
46、ea was presented with its 40 (appeal) tea ceremony, where a tea master introduced its area of origin and its distinct characteristics, 41 demonstrated the particular way the tea should be prepared and appreciated. “Unique”, “delicate” and “wonderful” 42 (be) words British participants used to descri
47、be their feelings during the tea tastings.“Tea is such an important part of British culture that we have an entire meal 43 (create) that we have entirely dedicated to our afternoon tea. Its very important for us British to be in Bath in this afternoon, 44 is the best and most elegant afternoon tea destination,” said Dianne Francombe, CEO of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau.“Fine tea is more expressive than fine wine, and that experience, the flavors and delica
