2024-2025學年天津市南開區高三下學期第四次月考英語檢測試卷一、單項選擇1、—Whyareyoucrying?Todayisyourbirthday!—

.Iamsoexcitedwithsomanyfriendssurroundingme.A.NoneofyourbusinessB.Don'tmentionitC.Justcan'thelpitD.Itdepends2、—Gosh,IfeelIhavemessedupmywholelife.—Cheerup.Thingswill

.A.breakdownB.workoutC.putoffD.giveup3、Salesdirectorisaposition

communicationabilityisjustasimportantassales.A.whichB.whereC.whenD.why4、TheChineseanimationfilmNeZha:DemonChildConquerstheSea(NeZha2)hasbecomea

successattheboxofficesinceitsrelease.A.curiousB.dullC.casualD.massive5、—

youinterruptnow?Can'tyouseeI'monthephone?—SorrySir,butit'surgent.A.MustB.CanC.MayD.Would6、Thenewstadiumissaid

withinthenexttwoyears,accordingtothelatestplans.A.tohavebeenbuiltB.tohavebuiltC.tobebuiltD.tobuild7、Sometimesitseemstobothertheteacher

allthestudentsarebeingtooquietinclass.A.howB.whatC.thatD.where8、TomwasupsetbecauseIarrivedlate,andhe

foroveranhourbeforeIshowedup.A.hadwaitedB.hasbeenwaitingC.iswaitingD.wouldwait9、

thestudentscamefromdifferentcountries,theygotalongquitewellinthewintercamp.A.SinceB.UntilC.UnlessD.While10、Thestrongerthe

is,themorequicklyamanwilllearnanewskill.Inotherwords,itisuptowhetherhehasaninterestinit.A.motivationB.impressionC.promotionD.demonstration11、

atthedifferencesbetweenhercultureandtheirs,Anniewantedtoreturnhome.A.ConfusingB.ConfusedC.HavingconfusedD.Toconfuse12、Overthepastdecade,tenpercentofthecity'sbudget

investedinenvironmentalprotection.A.hasbeenB.havebeenC.wasD.were13、—Thisapplepieistoosweet,don'tyouthinkso?—

.Ithinkit'sjustright,actually.A.NotreallyB.IhopesoC.SoundsgoodD.Nowonder14、Hedidnot

easily,butwaswillingto,acceptanyconstructiveadviceforaworthycause.A.approachB.wrestleC.compromiseD.express15、Itwillbeagreathelpifyougotothestoreandgetwhatweneedfordinner.

,I'llsetthetable.A.AsaresultB.InthemeanwhileC.OnthewholeD.Asamatteroffact二、完形填空16、Brittanywashavingoneofthosedayswhenthingsjustkeptgoingwrong.Shewastiredandstressedassheleftfootballpracticewithallthreeofherkids.Witheveryonewornoutfromthe

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shruggedoffwhathedid,Brittanyknewthisisjustthekindofhopeourworldneedsrightnow.So,shesnappedaquickphotoandsharedher

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tothinkthatsomethinglikethatcangetyouthisfar."(1)

A.ordinary B.relaxing C.carefree D.busy (2)

A.cook B.delay C.grab D.serve (3)

A.mood B.word C.order D.interest (4)

A.setout B.pulledup C.tookover D.settleddown (5)

A.hit B.defeated C.contacted D.excited (6)

A.nervous B.grateful C.scared D.stressed (7)

A.cancel B.place C.announce D.protest (8)

A.Unless B.Though C.Because D.Before (9)

A.make B.consume C.waste D.cheat (10)

A.demands B.promises C.suggestions D.invitations (11)

A.bravely B.angrily C.humbly D.cautiously (12)

A.complaint B.story C.statement D.summary (13)

A.peers B.bosses C.teachers D.parents (14)

A.how B.what C.which D.that (15)

A.raising B.protecting C.commenting D.remembering (16)

A.warned B.suspected C.discovered D.advocated (17)

A.trusted B.instructed C.supported D.inspired (18)

A.Aboveall B.Inshort C.Soonerorlater D.Beforelong (19)

A.will B.kindness C.honesty D.courage (20)

A.amusing B.boring C.amazing D.disappointing 三、閱讀理解17、Wearepleasedtoannouncethelaunchofthe"2025YouthPhotoChallengeforDisasterRiskReduction".Youngandamateurphotographersareinvitedtoparticipatebysharingtheirbestphotos.Thetop10selectedphotoswillbeexhibitedandfeaturedinUNcommunicationmaterials,whichwillfosteragreaterunderstandingandappreciationofresilienceinthefaceofclimateemergency,andtoincreasethevoicesofyouthglobally.ThemeThethemecentersontheimpactofheatwaves,wildfires,andfloods.Inparticular,weencourageparticipantsto:☆Recordsolutions,preventionmeasures,andmechanisms（機制）

adoptedbyindividuals,localcommunities,andnationalauthoritiestotackletheseclimatechallenges.☆Reflectinnovationandadaptationinthefaceofdifficultorunpleasantsituations.EvaluationcriteriaPhotoswillbeevaluatedbasedonfourcriteria:☆Relevancetotheme:Thiscriterionassesseshoweffectivelythephotographcapturestheimpactofheatwaves,wildfires,andfloods,aswellastheresponsemechanismsemployedtoaddressthesechallenges.☆Impactandstorytelling:Thiscriterionevaluatestheemotionalstrengthofthephotograph.Specialconsiderationwillbegiventophotosthatsuccessfullytellstoriesofstrengthandconfidence.☆Creativityandoriginality:Thiscriterionfocusesontheuniquenessoftheperspectiveandtheinnovativereflectionofthethemes.☆Technicalquality:Thiscriterionexaminesthetechnicalaspectsofthephotograph,includingcompositionandoverallvisualappeal.Submissionguidelines☆Submissiondeadline:15September2025☆Announcementofselectedphotos:Thetop10photoswillbeannouncedon13October2025,theInternationalDayforDisasterRiskReduction.☆Entriesshouldbeemailedtoundrr-withthesubjectline"Summer2025PhotoChallengeSubmission".☆Eachsubmissionmustinclude:thephotographer'sfullnameandage;locationofthephotoanddate;andbriefdescription(50-100words)explainingthephoto'scontextandrelevancetothetheme.☆Participantsmustconfirmtheoriginalityoftheirworkandensuretheyhaveobtainedallnecessarypermissionsforanyidentifiableindividualsinthephotos.(1)WhatdoweknowaboutthePhotoChallenge?A.Itwilldisplaythebestphotographs.B.Itmainlyfocusesoncommunityefforts.C.Itisopentoprofessionalphotographers.D.Itaimstoworkoutsolutionstodisasters.(2)WhichofthefollowingisNOTathemeofthephotochallenge?A.Heatwaves.B.Wildfires.C.Earthquakes.D.Floods.(3)Whatisoneoftheevaluationcriteriaforthephotos?A.Thenumberofpeopleinthephoto.B.Theemotionalstrengthandstorytellingofthephoto.C.Thepopularityofthephotographer.D.Thecostoftheequipmentusedtotakethephoto.(4)Anentryislikelytobechosenifit

.A.reflectsinternationalpeaceeffortsB.demonstratesthecolorfulyouthcultureC.showstheappealofadvancedtechnologyD.presentsoriginalviewpointsonclimatechallenges(5)Whatisoneoftherequirementsforsubmission?A.Attachingabriefintroduction.B.Sendingtheentryby13October.C.Completinganapplicationform.D.Gettingpermissionfromthecommunity.18、Weeksbefore,Mrs.Spicahadassignedanessayaboutwhatwewouldliketobewhenwegrewup.Thepaperhadtobebasedonaninterviewwithsomeoneofthatprofession.Assheexplainedtheproject,Iwasthinkingaboutmyfuture.Idreamedofbeingateacher,apsychologist,oramailman."Anthony,"Mrs.Spicasaid,interruptingmydaydreams,"Ialreadygotsomeoneforyoutointerview."Shehandedmeapieceofpaper."Hewillgiveyouinsightonwhatitmeanstobeawriter."Iwasconfusedbywhathadoccurred.IrememberedwhenIwasakid,Ibeganalifelongloveaffairwithbooks.Eachweek,Iwouldcomehomewithabookdifferentfromtheoneinthelibrary.Iwouldsoonbegintowritemyown.Iwasshyandintroverted,andInevershowedanyonemywork.So,whenMrs.Spicaaskedustowriteashortstorybasedonabookthatwerecentlyread,Iwasnervous.Mywritingswerepersonal.Now,Ihadtoexposemyworkstoothers,andmycreationswouldbejudgedandgraded.Ifeltuneasy.However,Ipushedthroughmydiscomfortandwroteastory.IwasunsureifIwasanygood,butIgotanA+withanotesaying"Haveyoueverthoughtaboutbeingawriter?Youhavesomuchpotential."Ingeneral,Iampooratreceivingfeedback.Ifitisnegative,Iendupfeelingdiscouraged.Ifitispositive,Idismissthecommentsasincorrect.SowhenMrs.Spicatoldmeallthoseencouragingwords,Icouldnotcompute.Then,whenthedreamjobassignmentrolledaround,sheputactionbehindherencouragingwords.Somehow,shefoundawayformetoconnectwithoneofmyfavoriteauthors.AllIhadtodowascallhimattheappointedtime.IfeltmyheartbeatquickenasIheardthevoiceontheotherline.Wespentthenexthourtalkingabouttheauthor'sinspirationsforhisbooks,mydeepappreciationandtipstoimprovemywriting,butIremembernothingindetails.WhatIdorememberistocontinuewriting.(1)WhatwastheessayassignedbyMrs.Spicaabout?A.Afamousperson'slife.B.Skillsofwritingstories.C.Aninterviewwithawriter.D.Thestudent'sdreamjob.(2)Anthonyfeltworriedwhenaskedtowriteastory,because

A.hewouldnotexpecthisworkstobeevaluatedorknownbyothers.B.hedidn'thavemuchpotentialtowriteanygoodworks.C.hecouldnotfinishhisteacher'sdifficultassignmentontimeD.Hejustwantedtoreadasmanybooksaspossiblebutnottowrite(3)HowdidtheauthorfeelaftergettingthefeedbackfromMrs.Spica?A.Uncertain.B.Proud.C.Confident.D.Unconcerned.(4)HowdidtheconversationwithhisfavoriteauthoraffectAnthony?A.Henoteddowndetailedtipstoimprovehiswriting.B.Herealizedtheimportanceofreadingmorebooks.C.Hedecidedtocontinuewritingdespitehisdoubts.D.Hebecameinterestedininterviewingmorepeople(5)WhatisthemainmessageAnthonyconveysabouthisexperiencewithwriting?A.Patienceawakespassion.B.Challengemotivatesambition.C.Encouragementbringsconfidence.D.Communicationpromotesunderstanding19、Ifyouaretryingtoloseweight,climbingstairsasaregularexercisemightbeforyou.Stairsareavailableinmanyplaces.Andresearchshowsstair-climbingismoreeffectivethanwalkingonlevelground."Overall,itisafactthatstair-climbinggetsyoufitfasterandconsumesmorecalories,"saidLaurivanHouten,vicepresidentoftheInternationalSkyrunningFederation.Theorganizationoverseesanumberofactivitiesthatinvolveclimbing."HowmanycalorieswillIburnisthequestioneveryonewantstoknow,"vanHoutensaid."Here'sthegoodnews:Theoverallenergyexpenditureoftheexercisedependsonyourweight.Therefore,themoreyouweigh,themoreyouburn,"shesaid.Studiesindicatethatgoingupstairsconsumesapproximately20timesmorecaloriescomparedtowalkingonflatground.Additionally,comingdownthestairsburnsroughlyfivetimesasmanycaloriesonaccountofthewonfromyourmusclestoreducethespeedofyourbodymovement.Thatmightbeallyouneedtoknowifyouaretryingtoloseweight.Dr.AlbertoMinettiofItaly'sUniversityofMilanhasdonealargeamountofresearchonhumanmovement—includingstair-climbing.Itisanexerciseeveryonecandoanddoesnotcostmoney,hesaid.Minettididthemathtoexplainwhygoingupstairsissoeffectiveforburningcaloriesinashortamountoftime."Tomove1kilogramofbodymassoveronehorizontal（水平的）meter,youexpend0.5calories,"hesaid.But,headded,"Ifyoumove1kilogramofbodymassvertically（垂直地）onstairs,it's10calories.Soit's20timesthecaloriesmovingverticallyratherthanhorizontally."Trainedasadoctor,Minettihasspenthiscareerasaresearcher.Hesuggestedthatolderpeopleandbeginnerstairclimberswatchtheirspeed.Minettidoeshisownstair-climbingathishomeinMilan.Hesaidheoftentakesafewdeepbreathsbeforegoingupthemanystairs.Inascientificstudy,Minettimakesthepointthatusingyourarmsinstair-climbingaddsextrapower.Handrailsoffersafety,too.Thestudynotesthathandrailsareavailablealongmoststairsinverytallbuildings.Usingthemincreases"themusclemassinvolved…"bygettingthearms

involved,thestudyshows."Theyarerelativelysmallmusclesinthearms,butbetterthannothing,"Minettisaid.Ifstair-climbingwereanOlympicsport,AustralianSuzyWalshamwouldowngoldmedals.WalshamtoldtheAssociatedPressthatstair-climbingisagoodformofexerciseformanykindsofpeople.(1)Whatcanwelearnfromthefirsttwoparagraphs?A.Stair-climbingcontributestoclimbers'health.B.Stair-climbingisharmfultotheclimbers'bonesandmuscles.C.Stair-climbingisthemosteffectivewaytogainacompetitiveedgeinsports.D.Stair-climbingneedshigh-standardequipmentforexercise.(2)Whydoesgoingdownstairsburnmorecaloriesthanwalkingontheground?A.Becauseitisanexerciseeveryonecando.B.Becauseyouareheavierwhilegoingdownstairs.C.Becauseyourmuscleshavetoworktoslowthebody.D.Becausetheoverallenergyexpenditureofexercisedependsonyourweight.(3)WhichofthefollowingstatementsdoesMinettiagreewith?A.Itisunnecessarytowarmupbeforeclimbing.B.Usinghandrailsmayavoidthepotentialdanger.C.Experiencedstair-climberscanpaynoattentiontotheirspeedD.Youwillexpendmorecaloriestomovehorizontallythanvertically.(4)WhatcanbeinferredaboutSuzyWalsham'sopiniononstair-climbing?A.Shebelievesitisonlysuitableforprofessionalathletes.B.Shethinksitisanimpracticalformofexerciseformostpeople.C.Sheconsidersitaflexibleexercisesuitableformanyindividuale.D.Shearguesthatitislesseffectivethanotherformsofexercise.(5)Whatcanbeasuitabletitleforthetext?A.InterestingCalorieBurningFactsB.ClimbingStairstoBurnCaloriesC.TipsonKeepingFitEffectivelyD.WeightLossThroughExercises20、Moby-Dickwas,forme,oneofthosebooksclassifiedof"thingsyoushouldhavereadalongtimeago".AndasIamamathematician,despitemyinterestinliterature,myintellectualprioritiesdidnotincludea400novelaboutwhales.ThatallchangedonedaywhenIoverheardamathematicianfriendmentionthatMoby-DickcontainsareferencetocycloidsCycloidsareamongthemostbeautifulmathematicalcurvesinexistence—theFrenchmathematicianBlaisePascalfoundthemsodistractinglyfascinatingthatheclaimedmerelythinkingaboutthemcouldrelievethepainofabadtoothache—butapplicationstowhalingarenotusuallylistedontheirresume.Curious,IfinallyreadMoby-Dick.andwasdelightedtofindthatitisfullofmathematicalmetaphors（隱喻）.Irealizedfurtherit'snotjustHermanMelville;LeoTolstoywritesaboutcalculus（微積分）,JamesJoyceaboutgeometry.Regretfully,theconnectionsbetweenmathematicsandliteraturehavenotreceivedtheattentiontheydeserve.Infact,theyareoftenconsideredtobeagainsteachother.IrecallthatattheendofmyverylastEnglishclassatschool,in1991,theteachergavemealovelyhandwrittennotewithalonglistofbooksshethoughtImightlike,saying,"Sorrytoloseyoutothelab."Theideathatonewouldhavetochoosebetweenmathematicsandliteratureis.Ithink,somethingofatragedy—notonlybecausethetwofieldsarefundamentallylinked,butalsobecauseunderstandingtheselinkscanenhanceyourenjoymentofboth.Theperceived（注意到的）boundarybetweenmathandliteratureisactuallyaveryrecentidea.Formostofrecordedhistory,mathematicswaspartofeveryeducatedperson'sculturalawareness.The11th-centuryPersianscholarOmarKhayyam,towhomthepoetrycollectionknownastheRubaiyatiscredited,wasalsoamathematician,andcreatedbeautifulgeometricsolutionstomathematicalproblems.Inthe14thcentury,ChaucerwrotebothTheCanterburyTalesandapaperontheastrolabe(星盤,用于測量天體的距離).Thereareinnumerablesuchexamples,notleastthatofLewisCarroll,who,ofcourse,wasamathematicianfirstandanauthorsecond.Thereisadeeperreasonwefindmathematicsattheheartofliterature.Theuniverseisfullofunderlyingstructure,patternandregularity,andmathematicsisthebesttoolwehaveforunderstandingit.That'swhymathematicsisoftencalledthelanguageoftheuniverse,andwhyitissovitaltoscience.Sincewehumansarepartoftheuniverse,itisonlynaturalthatourformsofcreativeexpression,literatureamongthem,will