2024-2025学年湖南省长沙市第一中学高三下学期3月月考英语试题一、阅读理解() Dear Davina, We’ve previously advised you that you have money in your current account ending 3715, which you haven’t used for over 4 years. At HSBC UK we’re committed to protecting our customers from fraud and financial crime, which is why we’ve frozen your account to prevent any dealings from being made. Dormant Assets Scheme You may be aware that the Government has a scheme to make use of money held in dormant accounts that have not been used for 15 years or more. They use this money to benefit local communities as well as social and environmental projects. We’re part of this scheme and transfer money to the central fund each year. Take action now If you want to access your money and reactivate (重新激活) a frozen account, we’ll need to check your details are up to date, including your ID and address. Here are your options: Contact us using our Live Chat service via Online Banking or the HSBC UK Mobile Banking app, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (subject to maintenance periods). Visit a branch and bring photographic identification like your valid passport, current driving license or another nationally-recognized photo ID to confirm your identity. Call us on 03457404404*, you’ll need your account details to hand, and be ready to answer some security questions so we can confirm who you are. Please note: if this is a joint account, you will need to call us on the number above and we will need to speak to both parties. If you would like to close your account, here are your options: Contact us using our Live Chat service via Online Banking or the HSBC UK Mobile Banking app, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (subject to maintenance periods). If you are not registered for Online Banking or the HSBC UK Mobile Banking app, go towww. hsbc. co. uk to print an Account Closure form and return it to us. We can then close your account and send your money to your chosen account. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Your HSBC Banking Team1. What made Davina’s account frozen? A． Its improper business.B． Funding the local welfare.C． Its inadequate bank balance.D． Protecting it from being misused.2. What should Davina do to reactivate a frozen joint account? A． Update personal information.B． Access Live Chat service online.C． Help confirm the identities of both parties.D． Visit a branch with recognized identification.3. What procedure do reactivating and closing an account have in common? A． Calling the bank.B． Visiting a branch.C． Going to the official website.D． Accessing the service via Online Banking. () Antoni Porowski believes in the importance of storytelling through cooking traditions. As the child of Polish parents who immigrated to Montral, he “felt Polish enough” until the family moved to West Virginia and he began high school. Wanting to hang out with the cool kids, he noticed how he stood out, like bringing cabbage to school for lunch and correcting people who had trouble pronouncing his name. “When I decided I wanted to pursue acting, I told my dad that I wanted to change my last name to something that sounded a little more American, ” says the author, Queer Eye star, and World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador. “My dad asked, ‘Then how will anyone know you’re Polish?’ I didn’t get it at the time, but I’m glad I didn’t go down that road.” He still loves the Polish food he was raised on — like sorrel soup, hunter stew, pierogi, and cabbage rolls — and it remains a constant touchstone in his family. Porowski’s belief that food can tell a person about who they are has inspired his new show, No Taste Like Home, which dives into the heritage of six celebrity guests. On journeys toward cultural and personal discovery, Porowski travels with Awkwafina, Henry Golding, James Marsden, Florence Pugh, Issa Rae, and Justin Theroux to South Korea, MalaysianBorneo, Germany, the United Kingdom, Senegal, and Italy. Through sharing family stories and connections with food, the documentary examines each person’s rich heritage through their ancestors’ cooking traditions. “We have a responsibility as humans to make sure we tell stories around our family’s beloved dishes, ” he says. “When you know where you came from, it helps give you a foundation for moving forward on your own path.” We connected with Porowski in San Francisco. He talked about the show, shared how the experiences have changed him, and looked at his own cultural questions about his family’s food traditions.4. Why is the detail of Porowisk bringing cabbage to school mentioned? A． To demonstrate his love for cabbage.B． To show his poor adaption to the new life.C． To reflect his deeply-rooted Polish identity.D． To prove his hard work to mix with local kids.5. What did Porowisk’s father imply according to the second paragraph? A． Acting is a promising career to pursue.B． It’s a good idea to sound more American.C． Name is an irreplaceable part of the cultural root.D． Polish food is a real test of the love for the family.6. What characterized Porowski’s new show? A． Celebrity guests’ unique life stories.B． Various destinations and experiences.C． The bond between celebrity guests and their ancestors.D． The cultural traditions hidden behind the celebrity guests’ beloved dishes.7. Where is the text probably from? A． A textbook.B． A magazine.C． travel guide.D． An interview. () Just a few degrees’ difference can turn a rainy day into a night on a magical scene straight out of a snow globe. Of course, snow has its haters, but there are some powerful scientific reasons why many people are so enamored by gently falling ice crystals. For people who grew up carefully turning pajamas inside out and backward in hopes of flakes (雪花), snow can be a powerful reminder of joyful childhood days — another expected day of sitting in school turned into one filled with snowball fights or sledding. But there are also plenty of reasons why snow can appeal to people without those fond memories. In fact, says psychologist Kari Leibowitz, snow quite literally alters our physical experience of the world. For example, freshly fallen snow is porous (多孔的) enough to absorb sound well, making the world quieter. And it plays even more strongly on our sense of sight. “There’s something about the white and fresh snow that is very aesthetically pleasing, ” says Lei bowitz. Snow also changes the very shape of the world people see around them, Leibowitz says, pointing to the way a fresh blanket of it hides and yet reveals our surroundings. Whether school is canceled or not, snow shakes up the routines of life, which can be annoying and inconvenient — but can also be fun and exciting. Perhaps what’s most striking about our response to snow is that tension itself. In the right conditions, snow can be inviting. But for certain people or under other circumstances, the same weather can become the very opposite: exhausting or depressing. Leibowitz advocates adopting a mindset that embraces changing seasons, which can help people stay open to snow’s potential charms. And she recommends slowing down in the winter, taking inspiration from the long nights and cold days — and argues that snow can be a helpful cue to do so. “It’ s such a clear visual reminder that we’ re in a different season and we can respond more adaptively, ” she says. But as climate change continues to unfold, some historically snowy areas will lose the most magical precipitation (降水) — and face nothing but cold rain. “There are a lot of places in the world that are right on this borderline where the difference of a couple of degrees of warming is the difference between a white, snowy winter and a gray, rainy winter, ” Leibowitz says. “I think there’s a lot that is lost when we lose the cold and when we lose the snow. ”8. What does the underlined word“enamoured” in paragraph 1 mean? A． Engaged.B． Puzzled.C． Bothered.D． Shocked.9. Why does snow attract some people? A． It appeals to them in a sensory way.B． It reminds them of happy school days.C． It transforms the surroundings directly.D． It changes their mental experience of the world.10. What is Leibowitz’s advice regarding the snow days? A． To ease the tension independently.B． To immerse yourself in the flakes.C． To quicken the pace to prevent coldness.D． To sigh for the canceled school routine.11. What is implied in the last paragraph? A． A couple of degrees really matter.B． Rainy winter is likely to be favored.C． What brings childhood joy may disappear.D． There still exist huge differences of climate. () Scientists in Taiwan, China have claimed to have created the smallest single-photon quantum computer (单光子量子计算机) in the world. It is the size of a desktop PC and can work at room temperature. The machine is powered by just one photon, or light particle (粒子), implanted in a ring-shaped optical (光学的) fiber, the scientists wrote in a study published on Sept. 3 in the journal Physical Review Applied. The machine is a proof of concept and can complete mathematical operations such as prime number factorization (因式分解). Many quantum computers and processors, including IBM’s 1, 000-qubit Condor chip, are built using superconducting qubits (超导量子位). However, to make use of the laws of quantum mechanics and perform calculations by means of quantum superposition, the computers must be cooled to near absolute zero. This requires complex equipment that typically takes up at least the size of a room. The newly-built quantum computer stores information in “32 time-bins or dimensions”within the wave packet of a single photon, said study lead author Chuu, professor at NationalTsing Hua University. This is a world record for the number of computing dimensions that can be accessed by a single qubit, he added. Unlike superconducting qubits, photons can maintain a stable quantum state at room temperature. A quantum computer that uses photons is also more efficient to run than systems using charged particles suspended in free space by electromagnetic waves, which require complex lasers to precisely tune their quantum state. Conventional quantum computers with hundreds of photos already exist. But because photons appear probabilistically (概率性地) they are difficult to round up in large numbers, Chuu said. Instead, Chuo and his team compressed all the information into one stable photon. He compared this work to transforming a bicycle that can carry one person into a 32-car train that can fit a huge number of passengers. The next step is to continue improving the storage capacity of a single photon so that it can process even more complex calculations, he added.12. Which is not mentioned in paragraph 2? A． The nature of the machine.B． The function of the machine.C． The power source of the machine.D． The cost of building the machine.13. What is the likely working requirement for quantum computers according to paragraph A． They must be made to exist in multiple states.B． They must be built with complex equipment.C． They must be cooled to near absolute zero.D． They must be the size of a room.14. What can be inferred from Chuu’s comparison? A． Compressing information into one photon is as easy as transforming a vehicle.B． Compressing information into one photon can enhance data processing capabilities.C． Bicycles and trains play significant roles in the study of optical quantum computers.D． The transformation from a bicycle to a train is a common concept in quantum computing.15. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A． Chinese Scientists’ Breakthrough in Single-Photon Quantum ComputersB． The Advantages of Superconducting Qubits in Quantum ComputingC． Challenges in Building a Room-Temperature Quantum ComputersD． The Comparison between Different Types of Quantum Computers () Regardless of your age, schoolwork and studying can be very stressful. It can be easy to fall into a bad study routine which can leave you feeling stressed and anxious. Luckily, there are a few techniques you can use to help reduce your stress. Make a plan. 16 Make a list of all of the schoolwork and studying that you need to accomplish and the deadline for each item. Then, map out a plan to complete all of the work. Consider keeping a planner for your schoolwork. Add all of the assignments and tests to this planner when they are announced in the classroom. 17 Pace yourself. 18 Study a little bit every day and then review the entire topic before your test. Although it can be motivating to burn the midnight oil before an exam, it can also create a tremendous amount of stress. Remove distractions. If you are distracted by electronic devices, get rid of them. These distractions can make studying take longer. 19 Choose a good study spot. This environment will depend on what usually works best for you. 20 For example, you might find that you can focus better when you are in a quiet environment, such as a quiet corner in the library or alone in your bedroom. Or, you might find that you study better when there is some background noise and commotion, such as in a coffee shop or at the kitchen table in your home.A． There is never a perfect time to begin studying.B． Avoid studying in places where you typically relax or sleep.C． Creating a good study plan is essential to stress-free studying.D． Don't wait until the last minute to study for an upcoming test.E． Distraction-free studying will give you more quality studying time.F． This will help to prevent surprises that could interrupt your study plan.G． Experiment with different types of spots to find what is the best fit for you. 二、完形填空() Jim Glaub and his wife just moved into their new Manhattan apartment. And the previous homeowner said something _______ : “There’s this thing where letters addressed to Santa come to the apartment. It has been coming for years and no one knows the reason.” Then in the months _______ Christmas, letters from kids or parents to Santa came flooding in, asking for gifts they could not _______ afford. Glaub and his wife responded to as many as they could, _______ notes, and even buying gifts. Glaub, of course, is not Santa. He _______ a marketing company. But one night, when the couple _______ a Christmas party, a solution appeared. The guests noticed letters they’d yet to _______ piled in their dining room and asked about them. “I told them the story, ” Glaub said. His guests were very interested. “We’ll _______ it.” And so was born Miracle here, a community-based volunteer organization that responds to children’s letters to Santa with season’s _______ and gifts. Working with other ________ that help those in need, Glub invited families to go online and request gifts for their children. Meanwhile, ________ could sign up to buy gifts for a child or family. Letters typically asked for popular ________ , such as toys and makeup. One child suffering back pain from sleeping on the sofa made a(n) ________ for a bed. Some are heartbreaking. One child wrote: “Dear Santa, my younger brother has a hard time walking. I wish he could play like me.” That’s a(n) ________ ask. But Glaub did send the children gift cards. Last year, Glaub and the organization helped more than 800 families. One beneficiary wrote: “… you gave my babies a reason to smile.” Glaub no longer tries to figure out ________ the letters come to the apartment. Putting in the long hours to help the families is what it’s all about for him. 21.A． frighteningB． ordinaryC． annoyingD． curious22.A． ending up withB． leading up toC． beginning withD． passing by23.A． otherwiseB． furtherC． thereforeD． instead24.A． writingB． readingC． graspingD． ignoring25.A． analyzesB． relaysC． operatesD． promotes26.A． regulatedB． attendedC． performedD． threw27.A． deal withB． look forC． give upD． put aside28.A． expandB． completeC． guaranteeD． inform29.A． bonusesB． rewardsC． greetingsD． chats30.A． nonprofitsB． businessesC． branchesD． departments31.A． inventorsB． directorsC． contributorsD． organizers32.A． figuresB． rangesC． itemsD． possessions33.A． reservationB． requestC． declarationD． appointment34.A． considerateB． plainC． explicitD． tough35.A． howB． whyC． whenD． where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。 China’s consumption landscape is undergoing significant changes. From market activities to consumer scenarios (消费场景), consumption 36 (dynamic) not only reflect the pulse of economic 37 (recover) but also highlight deeper structural transformations. During this year’s Spring Festival holiday, movie theaters 38 (pack) with large audiences, and home appliance stores saw customers lining up in significant numbers. This year’s Spring Festival holiday witnessed 39 remarkable boost in tourism and consumer activity across China. Domestic travel spending during the holiday reached 677 billion yuan, according to data 40 (release) by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In the Chaoshan area of South China’s Guangdong province, more than 200, 000 people were attracted to Yingge dance shows. Yingge dance is one of the earliest listed among the 41 (one) group of China’s national intangible cultural heritages in 2006. Yingge dance is just one example of many cultural attractions 42 have become popular among tourists. According to data from Fliggy, a leading online travel agency, the number of tourists 43 (participate) in “intangible cultural heritage tours” that include folk performances had increased by 36 percent year on year during the 2025 Spring Festival. The ice-and-snow economy has also emerged 44 a new hot consumer category. It is not only flourishing in China's northern regions but also gaining popularity in the south, where snow resources are 45 (relative) rare.四、书信写作() 46. 假定你是李华， 开学伊始你们的外教要求每天都有一个学生做“Self-introduction”， 明天刚好轮到你做自我介绍， 但是你因故不能按时展示。请给你的外教 David写一封电子邮件， 内容包括： 1. 表示歉意； 2. 解释原因； 3. 请求调整时间。 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。 Dear David, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua五、书面表达() 47. 阅读下面材料， 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Each October, I strongly requested my parents to take us to a pumpkin (南瓜) field to choose pumpkins, but it never happened. I was extremely astonished when my father came home with the most incredible news about a pumpkin lantern carving party at the Pumpkin Field, which was just a short distance away. I shouted out in disbelief, and my younger brother, Tex, shouted the pumpkin lantern carving party repeatedly with excitement. However, my father mentioned a rumor about something awful and unexpected happening there, sounding concerned. Regardless of it, Tex and I quickly leaped into the car and fastened our seat belts, eager to leave for the Pumpkin Field. On the way, Tex announced with delight that he would choose the biggest pumpkin, while I remarked with confidence that “greatest” wasn’t a real word and that I would choose the coolest one. Tex yelled that he would choose the one to make the most frightening pumpkin lantern. My dad cut in, cautioning us about too much enthusiasm and suggested having a Plan B if Plan A didn’t work out. No reply! Tex and I kept up our excitement, laughing and talking. The journey was especially awesome as we witnessed all sorts of Halloween decorations along the route. Tex informed me that we were driving near our destination, pointing to sparkling orange lights and a blinking Pumpkin Field sign. “Yeah! Yes! It wasn’t a long drive, ” I said. “Be careful, pumpkins! Here we come!” Appearing before us were pumpkins of all sizes scattered throughout the field. We arrived there thrilled and desperate to find pumpkins of all sizes. Tex declared he would choose an enormous one, but upon approaching, to his disappointment, he noticed a hole in it when he found one. He then hurried to another perfect pumpkin, only sad to find someone had taken a bite out of it. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 That’s when I noticed the Pumpkin Field Closed sign. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, we agreed to hold our own pumpkin lantern carving party the next day.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________