2024届高三英语试题
考生注意：
1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Salesman and customer.
2. What does the woman want to do
A. Practice dancing for another hour.
B. Dance with the man.
C. Have a rest.
3. What time does the woman’s watch show
A.7:20. B.7:30. C.7:50.
4. Who will go back home late tonight
A. The kids. B. The woman. C. The man.
5 What does the man mean
A. He is very full.
B. He wants to control weight.
C. He dislikes the food.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Mike mostly play
A. Center back. B. Left back. C. Right wing.
7. Why does the woman ask about a football player
A. She plans to learn football.
B. She will play a football game.
C She is preparing for schoolwork.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What was wrong with the woman’s car
A. Its battery was flat. B. Its petrol was used up. C. It was too old to drive.
9. What is the woman going to do
A. Buy a new car.
B. Recharge the battery at home.
C. Return the battery to the shop.
听第8段材料,回答第 10 至 12题。
10. Where will the man be at 11:00 this morning
A. At the office. B. At the airport. C. At the restaurant.
11. What will the man probably be doing at 2:00 this afternoon
A. Receiving a guest. B. Having a meeting. C. Reading a report.
12. When will the woman see the man
A. Tomorrow morning. B. This afternoon. C. This noon.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。
13. What is the woman probably
A. A land agent. B. A restaurant owner. C. A bank manager.
14. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To borrow some money. B. To answer questions. C. To save $40,000.
15. Where does the man intend to set up his business
A. In Lincoln Road.
B. Next to the bank.
C. In his grandmother’s house.
16. What does the woman think is a must for the man to set up his business
A. The location. B. His future plans. C. Enough customers.
听第10段材料,回答第 17 至20题。
17. What kind of people are “early birds”
A. Those who get up at 10:30 am.
B. Those who go to bed around 9:30 pm.
C. Those who go to bed around 11:00 pm.
18. When do most teenagers go to bed
A. Around 9:00 pm.
B. Around 10:00 pm.
C. Around midnight or later.
19. How many teenagers can sleep enough according to the text
A. One-fifth. B. Two-fifths. C. One-fourth.
20. What do we know about night owls from the text
A. They get good grades at school.
B. They get worse jobs than early birds.
C. They do better on some intelligence tests.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题2分,满分 30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Critic Andrew Robinson reviewed some of the best science picks.
Assyria
Eckart Frahm
Basic Books(2023)
The world’s first empire developed and flourished in Assyria in the eighth and seventh centuries BC, and has long been seen as the epitome of barbarism(野蛮的缩影). But, as Assyriologist Eckart Frahm reveals in his deeply informed, challenging history, Assyria produced many techniques of the modern world. Its innovations included long-distance trade and complex communications networks.
Hands of Time
Rebecca Struthers
Hodder & Stoughton(2023)
Rebecca Struthers, the first professional watchmaker in the United Kingdom to earn a PhD in horology (钟表学), explores a series of key moments in watchmaking from the past500 years. Mechanical timekeepers, she argues, have influenced human culture as much as the printing press. Imagine trying to catch a train by depending on the sun’s position, or to perform an organ transplant without measuring the patient’s heart rate precisely.
The Deep Ocean
Michael Vecchione et al.
Princeton University Press(2023)
“For most people, the deep ocean is out of sight and out of mind,” write three zoologists and an oceanographer. The zone starts where dim sunlight can no longer support photosynthesis(光合作用), about 200 metres down. This guidebook removes ignorance with superb colour photographs of astonishing organisms, accompanied by detailed descriptions and brief essays.
Tenacious Beasts
Christopher J. Preston
MIT Press(2023)
Humans and domestic animals make up 96% of the mass of the world’s mammals. The outlook for wildlife remains terrible, writes philosopher Christopher J. Preston. But he describes signs of hope in his well-travelled, thoughtful study of recoveries. He visits farmland, grassland, rivers, forests and oceans, exploring why only certain species are recovering.
1. What is Assyria
A. A historian. B. A modern city.
C. An ancient country. D. An old emperor.
2. Who studies the reasons why some species are returning to normal
A. Eckart Frahm. B. Stoughton.
C. Michael Vecchione. D. Christopher J. Preston.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They are all about modern science.
B. They are published in the same year.
C. They all have influenced human culture.
D. They all deepen our understanding of nature.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Andrew Robinson对四本科学选集的评论。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Assyria”部分中的“The world’s first empire developed and flourished in Assyria in the eighth and seventh centuries BC, and has long been seen as the epitome of barbarism(野蛮的缩影). But, as Assyriologist Eckart Frahm reveals in his deeply informed, challenging history, Assyria produced many techniques of the modern world. Its innovations included long-distance trade and complex communications networks.(公元前8世纪和7世纪，世界上第一个帝国在Assyria发展和繁荣，长期以来一直被视为野蛮的缩影。但是，正如Assyria学家Eckart Frahm在他那部见多识广、充满挑战的历史著作中所揭示的那样，Assyria创造了现代世界的许多技术。它的创新包括长途贸易和复杂的通信网络。)”可知，Assyria是一个古老的帝国。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Tenacious Beasts”部分中的“He visits farmland, grassland, rivers, forests and oceans, exploring why only certain species are recovering.(他参观了农田、草原、河流、森林和海洋，探索为什么只有某些物种正在恢复。)”可知，该书的作者“Christopher J. Preston”探索为什么只有某些物种正在恢复。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Assyria”部分中的“Basic Books(2023)”、“Hands of Time”部分中的“Hodder & Stoughton(2023)”、“The Deep Ocean”部分中的“Princeton University Press(2023)”和“Tenacious Beasts”部分中的“MIT Press(2023)”可知，这四本都是在2023年出版的。故选B。
B
Cheerleading squads (啦啦队) are known for their energy and athleticism, and always add fun and excitement to any event. Most cheerleading groups have young members, so this Arizona cheerleading squad certainly stands out. Sun City Poms, which only recruits (招募) members who are over 55, has distinguished itself as a cheerleading squad that brings joy to seniors and audiences of all ages.
Established in 1979, the team consists of women aged over 55 who live in Sun City, a retirement community in Arizona. This community of active seniors women are passionate about dancing, performing and staying active, and prove that there is no age limit to what you love to do. The team has become increasingly popular, and the members are known for their energetic performances at parades, festivals and events throughout the state.
Despite the demanding schedule, the women remain committed to the team. This cheerleading squad brings joy to seniors by keeping members physically fit, building friendships, and fostering a sense of community. The Sun City Poms currently has 30members and a handful of trainees, who can join after completing a three-month class, learning two routines, and proving they have what it takes.
On March 25, the group successfully held the “Celebrate the Poms” show, which drew a crowd of over 700 people. It even included a special number from “The Flops”, who count the husbands, friends and lovers of the Poms as members.
Zirbel, in her eighties, already has a lot of memories with the group and is ready to make more. She shared that in one event alone. She estimated that she walked about three miles. Despite the tiring schedule and off days, Zirbel is not about to leave the team anytime soon.
4. What made the Sun City Poms special
A. Its founders. B. Its members. C. Its location. D. Its service.
5. What should an applicant do to join the Sun City Poms
A. Get through qualification training. B. Demonstrate their advantages.
C. Remain committed to the team. D. Practice 3 routines in 2 months.
6. Why did Zirbel mention “three miles” in her sharing
A. To prove her energetic daily life. B. To indicate her tiredness of the work.
C. To show the effort involved in the event. D. To complain about the stress of the training.
7. Which of the following sayings best suits the story
A. No young or old learner is a teacher.
B. When is life enough to be idle and idle
C. One year older, one more point of responsibility.
D. Although the violin is old, it can still play a good tune.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。太阳城啦啦队只招收55岁以上的成员，它以给老年人和各年龄段的观众带来欢乐而闻名。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Most cheerleading groups have young members, so this Arizona cheerleading squad certainly stands out. Sun City Poms, which only recruits (招募) members who are over 55, has distinguished itself as a cheerleading squad that brings joy to seniors and audiences of all ages.(大多数啦啦队都有年轻的成员，所以这支亚利桑那啦啦队当然很突出。太阳城歌舞团只招收55岁以上的成员，它以给老年人和各年龄段的观众带来欢乐的啦啦队而闻名)”可知，大多数啦啦队都有年轻的成员，但太阳城啦啦队只招收55岁以上的成员。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The Sun City Poms currently has 30members and a handful of trainees, who can join after completing a three-month class, learning two routines, and proving they have what it takes.(太阳啦啦队目前有30名成员和一些练习生，他们可以在完成三个月的课程、学习两种动作并证明自己具备所需条件后加入)”可知，申请者要想加入该啦啦队需要进行资格培训。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“She shared that in one event alone. She estimated that she walked about three miles.(她只在一次活动中分享了这一点。她估计她走了大约三英里)”可知，仅在一次活动中，她估计自己走了大约三英里，说明参与活动是需要付出努力的。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。本文介绍了一支由一些虽已年过半百，但依然朝气蓬勃的女士们组成的啦啦队。D选项“提琴虽老，仍可奏出好曲子”符合文义。故选D。
C
The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, known as “the third pole”, or “the roof of the world”, is one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. While biological evolution at several genomic loci (基因组位点) enabled early people in Xizang to better adapt to high altitudes, obtaining sufficient food from the resource-poor highlands would have remained a challenge.
Now, a new study of The British Academy reveals that dairy product was a key component of early human diets on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. The study reports ancient proteins from the dental calculus of 40 human individuals from 15 sites across the inner plateau.
“Our protein evidence shows that dairying was introduced onto the hinterland plateau by at least 3,500 years ago,” states Prof. Hongliang Lu, corresponding author of this study. Ancient protein evidence indicates that dairy products were consumed by diverse populations, including females and males, adults and children, as well as individuals from both upper class and lower class. Additionally, prehistoric Xizang highlanders made use of the dairy products of goats, sheep, and possibly cattle and yak. Early pastoralists (牧民) in western Xizang seemed to have had a preference for goat milk.
“The adoption of pastoralism helped to revolutionize people’s ability to occupy much of the plateau, particularly the vast areas too extreme for crop cultivation,” says Prof. Nicole Boivin, senior author of the study.
Tracing dairying in the deep past has long been a challenge for researchers. Traditionally, archaeologists analyzed the remains of animals and the interiors of food containers for evidence of dairying. However, the ability of these sources to provide direct evidence of milk consumption is often limited.
“Palaeoproteomics (古蛋白质组学) is a new and powerful tool that allows us to investigate Xizang diets in unheard-of detail,” says coauthor Dr. Shevan Wilkin. “The analysis of proteins in ancient human dental calculus not only offers direct evidence of dietary intake, but also allows us to identify which species the milk came from.”
8. What made early humans in Xizang adapt to high altitudes
A. Sufficient food. B. Dairy products.
C. Their strong will. D. Natural selection.
9. What is reflected in ancient proteins about early humans in Xizang
A. Their physical age. B. Their daily diet.
C. Their mental health. D. Their social status.
10. What is the restriction of the traditional way of tracing dairying
A. Failing to ensure the correctness.
B. Taking up too much space and time.
C. Lacking remains of ancient animals.
D. Demanding too many professional researchers.
11. Where does the text most likely come from
A. A government work report. B. A local radio program.
C. A science journal. D. A collection of anecdotes.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。一项与蛋白质相关的研究表明，至少在3500年前，乳制品就被引入了青藏高原腹地。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“While biological evolution at several genomic loci (基因组位点) enabled early people in Xizang to better adapt to high altitudes, obtaining sufficient food from the resource-poor highlands would have remained a challenge.(虽然几个基因组位点的生物进化使早期西藏人能够更好地适应高海拔地区，但从资源贫乏的高原获得足够的食物仍然是一个挑战)”可知，生物进化让古西藏人适应了青藏高原的高海拔环境。生物进化就是自然选择，即物竞天择。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“The study reports ancient proteins from the dental calculus of 40 human individuals from 15 sites across the inner plateau.(这项研究报告了从高原内部15个地点的40个人的牙石中提取的古代蛋白质)”和第三段““Our protein evidence shows that dairying was introduced onto the hinterland plateau by at least 3,500 years ago,” states Prof. Hongliang Lu, corresponding author of this study. Ancient protein evidence indicates that dairy products were consumed by diverse populations, including females and males, adults and children, as well as individuals from both upper class and lower class. Additionally, prehistoric Xizang highlanders made use of the dairy products of goats, sheep, and possibly cattle and yak. Early pastoralists (牧民) in western Xizang seemed to have had a preference for goat milk.(“我们的蛋白质证据表明，至少在3500年前，乳制品就被引入了内陆高原，”该研究的通讯作者吕洪亮教授说。古老的蛋白质证据表明，乳制品的消费人群多种多样，包括女性和男性，成人和儿童，以及上流社会和下层社会的个人。此外，史前西藏高地人使用山羊、绵羊，可能还有牛和牦牛的乳制品。西藏西部的早期牧民似乎偏爱羊奶)”可知，从古西藏人的牙石上采集到的蛋白质反映出他们的饮食习惯。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Traditionally, archaeologists analyzed the remains of animals and the interiors of food containers for evidence of dairying. However, the ability of these sources to provide direct evidence of milk consumption is often limited.(传统上，考古学家分析动物遗骸和食品容器的内部来寻找乳制品的证据。然而，这些来源提供牛奶消费直接证据的能力往往是有限的)”可知，考古学家习惯用分析动物遗骸和食品容器的内部的方法来寻找乳制品存在的证据。然而，这些提供奶被消耗的直接证据的来源的能力往往是有限的。也就是说研究结果无法保证正确性。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Now, a new study of The British Academy reveals that dairy product was a key component of early human diets on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. The study reports ancient proteins from the dental calculus of 40 human individuals from 15 sites across the inner plateau.(现在，英国科学院的一项新研究表明，乳制品是青藏高原早期人类饮食的重要组成部分。这项研究报告了从高原内部15个地点的40个人的牙石中提取的古代蛋白质)”结合该文是一篇科普文章，故它最有可能选自科学杂志。故选C。
D
New research links outdoor air pollution — even at levels considered safe — to an increased risk of diabetes (糖尿病) globally, according to a study from the VA St. Louis Health Care System. The findings raise the possibility that reducing pollution may lead to a drop in diabetes cases in heavily polluted countries such as India and less polluted ones such as the United States.
Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases, affecting more than 500 million people worldwide. The main drivers of diabetes include eating an unhealthy diet, having a sedentary lifestyle and obesity, but the new research indicates the extent to which outdoor air pollution plays a role.
“Our research shows a significant link between air pollution and diabetes globally,” said Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, the study’s senior author and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington. “We found an increased risk, even at low levels of air pollution currently considered safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is important because many industry lobbying (游说) groups argue that current levels are too stringent and should be relaxed. Evidence shows that current levels are still not sufficiently safe and need to be tightened.”
While growing evidence has suggested a link between air pollution and diabetes, researchers have not attempted to quantify that burden until now. “Over the past two decades, there have been bits of research about diabetes and pollution,” said Al-Aly. “We wanted to thread together the pieces for a broader, more solid understanding.”
The researchers also found that the overall risk of pollution-related diabetes tilted (倾斜) more toward lower-income countries such as India that lack the resources for environmental mitigation systems and clean-air policies. For instance, poverty-stricken countries facing a higher diabetes-pollution risk include Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and Guyana, while richer countries such as France, Finland and Iceland experience a lower risk. The US experiences a medium risk of pollution-related diabetes.
12. What does the underlined word “stringent” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Strict. B. Slight.
C. Bright. D. Ordinary.
13. What’s the purpose of Al-Aly’s team
A. To identify the causes of diabetes.
B. To make better air pollution control policies.
C. To lead the study of diabetes and air pollution.
D. To figure out the link between pollution and diabetes.
14. Which country faces the lowest diabetes-pollution risk
A. India. B. Finland.
C. The US. D. Guyana.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Current pollution control levels need to be tightened
B. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases globally
C Air pollution contributes significantly to diabetes globally
D. Poverty-stricken countries face a higher diabetes-pollution risk
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究，该研究表明，室外空气污染或与全球糖尿病风险增加存在关联。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。分析可知，“and”表示前后的顺承关系，根据后文内容“should be relaxed(应该放松)”可知，许多行业游说团体认为目前的标准需要放松，由此可推知，前文“many industry lobbying groups argue that current levels are too stringent”应是表达“他们认为行业标准过于严格”。因此推知，画线单词“stringent”应是“严格的，严厉的”，与选项A“strict(严格的，严厉的)”表达含义一致。故选A项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段内容“‘Over the past two decades, there have been bits of research about diabetes and pollution,’ said Al-Aly. ‘We wanted to thread together the pieces for a broader, more solid understanding.’(“在过去的二十年里，有一些关于糖尿病和污染的研究，”Al-Aly说。“我们想把这些碎片串在一起，以获得更广泛、更扎实的理解。”)”可知，在过去的二十年里，有一些关于糖尿病和污染的研究，而Al—Aly的团队想把这些碎片串在一走起，以获得更广泛、更扎实的理解。由此可推知，这个团队的目的是找出污染和糖尿病之间的联系。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段内容“For instance, poverty-stricken countries facing a higher diabetes-pollution risk include Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and Guyana, while richer countries such as France, Finland and Iceland experience a lower risk. The US experiences a medium risk of pollution-related diabetes.(例如，面临较高糖尿病污染风险的贫困国家包括阿富汗、巴布亚新几内亚和圭亚那，而法国、芬兰和冰岛等较富裕国家的风险较低。美国人患污染相关糖尿病的风险中等。)”对几个国家和地区与污染有关的糖尿病患病情况介绍可知，芬兰是所提供国家选项中风险最低的国家之一。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章首段内容“New research links outdoor air pollution—even at levels considered safe—to an increased risk of diabetes globally, according to a study from the VA St. Louis Health Care System.(根据弗吉尼亚州圣路易斯卫生保健系统的一项研究，新的研究将户外空气污染——即使是在被认为安全的水平上——与全球糖尿病风险的增加联系起来。)”揭示了文章的话题，即“新的研究表明，室外空气污染或与全球糖尿病风险增加存在关联”。选项C“Air pollution contributes significantly to diabetes globally(在全球范围内，空气污染是导致糖尿病的重要因素)”贴合主题。故选C项。
第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A healthy and positive mindset is essential for your quality of life. Even if you’re facing major constraints—like your job or your finances—you can change negative thought patterns right away. In this article, we’ll share some ways to cultivate positivity.
Get a positive mood as soon as possible with a fun morning routine. Open up the curtains to let in some sunlight, turn on upbeat music and do some morning stretches. ___16___ Fun routines brighten your day and help you look forward to waking up.
Surround yourself with positive people to build your optimism. Find friends who focus on what they’re happy about. Build a network of people who approach life with lots of positivity.___17___
Help others and you’ll be happy about making a difference. Write down the ways that you
have helped someone else and contributed to their well-being. This activity proves you’ve made a strong impact on your community. ___18___ Offering assistance to others will help you feel like you have the power to improve people’s circumstances.
___19___ To combat stress, fatigue, or frustrations, set aside moments to unwind. Try out activities that calm you, like reading a book, watching a show, or chatting with a friend. Use mindfulness routines, like yoga or deep breathing, to take care of your body and regulate your mood.
Join a social group to feel valued and included. ___20___ By being part of the group, you’ll see how much you matter to others. Bond with others and chat about common interests—the sense of community will reassure you that you always have people to turn to.
A. Take time to relax and uplift your mood.
B. Celebrate life by finding the humor in it.
C. Spend less time with those who bring you down.
D. As a result, you’ll be positive about what you’re capable of.
E. Belonging to a social group helps build a positive outlook.
F. You’ll transform yourself and your mindset with some simple habits.
G. Eat a tasty and nutritious breakfast and start a task that makes you smile.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. D 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了培养积极思维模式的几种方法。
【16题详解】
根据本段主题句“Get a positive mood as soon as possible with a fun morning routine.(一个有趣的早起习惯，尽快获得积极的情绪。)”可知，本段主要列举一些早起的习惯，G项中的“Eat a tasty and nutritious breakfast”与主题句对应。G项：Eat a tasty and nutritious breakfast and start a task that makes you smile.(吃一顿美味又营养的早餐，开始一项让你微笑的任务。)符合语境。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Build a network of people who approach life with lots of positivity.(和那些积极对待生活的人建立人际关系。)”可知，本段主要介绍应该和什么样的人建立联系，C项：Spend less time with those who bring you down.(少花时间和那些让你失望的人在一起。)与上文形成对比关系，符合语境。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上文“This activity proves you’ve made a strong impact on your community.(这个活动证明你对你的社区产生了很大的影响。)”可知，自己对社区产生很大影响会对自己的能力持积极态度，D项：As a result, you’ll be positive about what you’re capable of.(因此，你会对自己的能力持积极态度。)与上文形成因果关系，符合语境。故选D。
【19题详解】
空处为段落主题句。根据下文“To combat stress, fatigue, or frustrations, set aside moments to unwind. Try out activities that calm you, like reading a book, watching a show, or chatting with a friend. Use mindfulness routines, like yoga or deep breathing, to take care of your body and regulate your mood.(为了对抗压力、疲劳或挫折，留出一些时间来放松。尝试一些能让你平静下来的活动，比如读书、看节目或和朋友聊天。使用正念练习，比如瑜伽或深呼吸，来照顾你的身体和调节你的情绪。)”可知，本段主要介绍了一些让自己放松的方法。A项：Take time to relax and uplift your mood.(花点时间放松一下，提升心情。)符合语境。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Join a social group to feel valued and included.(加入一个社会团体来感受自己的价值和归属感。)”可知，本段的关键词是“a social group”，E项中的“Belonging to a social group”和上文的“Join a social group”对应。E项：Belonging to a social group helps build a positive outlook.(属于一个社会团体有助于建立积极的人生观。)符合语境。说明加入团队的益处。故选E。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 (共20 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Earlier in the year we decided to build a garden in the heart of the village. We ___21___ a perfect plan showing our ideas. ___22___, we wondered how we could make it ___23___. As we didn’t have enough ___24___, a lot would depend on fundraising. But as it ___25___ out, what happened next was beyond our furthest expectation!
While we were ___26___, Butterfly Conservation in Scotland offered us enough wildflower seeds to ___27___ the whole area on our plan. The ___28___ was that we would have to so w the seed within a week, which ___29___ that the turf (草皮) would have to be ____30____ before the sowing!
So, I looked around to ____31____ a machine, but no neighbor had one. Someone ____32____ we hire one. I ____33____ to find a good one online but it cost ￡300. Not having the money, I wondered how we could get around this.
Last weekend, before we set out to plant our sunflowers, we received an unexpected____34____ ! As I spoke to a man living nearby, a lady approached me and ____35____ me 40! What a timely help. Seeing that, the man reached his ____36____ and handed me a donation too! I couldn’t ____37____ getting moved to tears and saying to them, “Thank you.”.
All problems were ____38____ . We hired the machine on Thursday and set to lift the turf. I sent out a call online for Sunday ____39____. Finally 10 turned up, including a lady ____40____ of voluntary work. The soil was soon prepared and the seed sown.
We were just about to leave for the day, when my friend came with some daisies (雏菊).What a surprise! These daisies aren’t on our plan, but if the garden says that they’ll go well there, then who am I to argue
21.
A. boosted B. attained C. made D. assumed
22.
A. Therefore B. However C. Furthermore D. Instead
23.
A. take effect B. come true C. go easy D. make sense
24.
A. seed B. space C. time D. money
25.
A. turned B. figured C. worked D. broke
26.
A. puzzled B. delighted C. frightened D. worried
27.
A. compose B. clarify C. channel D. cover
28.
A. answer B. price C. problem D. core
29.
A. meant B. said C. hoped D. thought
30.
A. beaten B. lifted C. watered D. burned
31.
A. purchase B. design C. borrow D. hire
32.
A. suggested B. ordered C. required D. guaranteed
33.
A. fancied B. managed C. stopped D. rejected
34.
A. security B. guidance C. kindness D. treatment
35.
A. charged B. donated C. lent D. awarded
36.
A. potential B. goal C. conclusion D. wallet
37.
A. avoid B. involve C. help D. remember
38.
A. analyzed B. resolved C. discussed D. released
39.
A. relatives B. commanders C. couples D. volunteers
40.
A. fond B. afraid C. tired D. ashamed
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. B 36. D 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和村民们克服困难在村庄中心建了一个花园的故事，这个故事展示了人们之间的互助和合作精神，以及他们对自然和环境的热爱和保护。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们制定了一个完美的计划来展示我们的想法。A. boosted提高；B. attained实现；C. made制作、制定；D. assumed假定、设想。根据上文“Earlier in the year we decided to build a garden in the heart of the village.”可知，作者和村民决定建一个花园。由此可知，他们需要先制定一个计划。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，我们想知道我们如何才能使它成为现实。A. Therefore因此；B. However然而；C. Furthermore此外；D. Instead反而。空后“we wondered how we could make it ___3___ .”和上文存在转折关系。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：然而，我们想知道我们如何才能使它成为现实。A. take effect生效、起作用；B. come true成为现实；C. go easy从容不迫；D. make sense有意义。根据上文“We ___1___ a perfect plan showing our ideas.”可知，作者制定了一个计划，因此空处指的是如何让计划成为现实。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于我们没有足够的钱，很多事情都要靠筹款。A. seed种子；B. space空间；C. time时间；D. money钱。根据下文“a lot would depend on fundraising”可知，作者和村民没有足够的钱，所以需要靠筹款。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但事实证明，接下来发生的事情出乎我们的意料！A. turned转变；B. figured认为；C. worked起作用、工作；D. broke打破。根据下文“what happened next was beyond our furthest expectation!”可知，下文提到了事情发展的结果；考查短语：turn out，意为“结果证明”，符合句意。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：正当我们担心的时候，苏格兰蝴蝶保护组织给了我们足够的野花种子来覆盖我们计划中的整个地区。A. puzzled困惑的；B. delighted高兴的；C. frightened害怕的；D. worried担忧的。根据上文“As we didn’t have enough ___4___, a lot would depend on fundraising”可知，作者他们没有足够的钱，由此可知，作者应该是感到担心。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：正当我们担心的时候，苏格兰蝴蝶保护组织给了我们足够的野花种子来覆盖我们计划中的整个地区。A. compose创作、形成；B. clarify澄清；C. channel引导；D. cover覆盖。根据空前的“enough wildflower seeds”可知，苏格兰蝴蝶保护组织提供了足够的种子来覆盖这个地区。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：问题是我们必须在一个星期内播种，这意味着在播种之前必须把草皮挖起来！A. answer答案；B. price价格；C. problem问题；D. core核心。根据下文“that we would have to so w the seed within a week, which ___9___ that the turf(草皮) would have to be ___10___ before the sowing!”可知，有了种子，但是还存在问题，这些种子必须在一个星期内播种。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：问题是我们必须在一个星期内播种，这意味着在播种之前必须把草皮挖起来！A. meant意味着；B. said说；C. hoped希望；D. thought想、认为。根据上文“The ___8___ was that we would have to so w the seed within a week”可知，一个星期内得播种，而播种就意味着需要挖草皮。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：问题是我们必须在一个星期内播种，这意味着在播种之前必须把草皮挖起来！A. beaten打败；B. lifted举起；C. watered给……浇水；D. burned燃烧。根据下文“We hired the machine on Thursday and set to lift the turf.”以及常理可知，播种前需要将草皮挖一下。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：于是，我四处寻找，想借一台机器，但邻居都没有。A. purchase购买；B. design设计；C. borrow买；D. hire雇佣。根据下文“but no neighbor had one.”可推测，作者本打算借一台机器但是邻居没有。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有人建议我们雇一个。A. suggested建议；B. ordered命令；C. required要求；D. guaranteed保证。根据上文“So, I looked around to ___11___ a machine, but no neighbor had one.”可知，作者本打算借一台机器，但是没有邻居没有。所以，应该是有人建议雇一台机器。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我设法在网上找到了一个好的，但要300英镑。A. fancied想象；B. managed设法；C. stopped停止；D. rejected拒绝。根据下文“find a good one online but it cost ￡300.”可知，作者在网上找到了一台机器，但是租的价格要300英镑。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：上周末，在我们开始种植向日葵之前，我们收到了一份意想不到的好意！A. security安全；B. guidance指导；C. kindness仁慈；D. treatment对待、治疗。根据下文“As I spoke to a man living nearby, a lady approached me and ___15___ me 40! What a timely help. Seeing that, the man reached his ___16___ and handed me a donation too!”可知，作者又得到了一份善意之举，有人他们捐款。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我和住在附近的一个男人说话时，一位女士走过来给了我40英镑！A. charged要价、控诉；B. donated捐赠；C. lent借；D. awarded奖励。根据下文“What a timely help.”以及“handed me a donation too”可知，这位女士是捐了40英镑。故选B。
【36题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：真是及时的帮助。看到这些，那个人也拿出钱包递给我一笔捐款！A. potential可能性；B. goal目标；C. conclusion结论；D. wallet钱包。根据下文的“handed me a donation too”可知，这位男士是拿出钱包递给作者一笔捐款。故选D。
【37题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我忍不住感动得流下了眼泪，对他们说：“谢谢。”A. avoid避免；B. involve包含、牵涉；C. help帮助；D. remember记得。根据上文可知，作者得到了两笔捐款；而根据下文“saying to them, “Thank you.””可知，此时作者非常感动。考查短语：can’t help doing sth，意为“忍不住做某事”，符合句意。故选C。
【38题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所有问题都解决了。A. analyzed分析；B. resolved决定、解决；C. discussed讨论；D. released释放。根据上文内容，以及下文“We hired the machine on Thursday and set to lift the turf.”可知，此时作者他们已经解决了所有问题。故选B。
【39题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在网上征集周日志愿者。A. relatives亲戚；B. commanders指挥官；C. couples夫妇；D. volunteers志愿者。根据下文“Finally 10 turned up, including a lady ___20___ of voluntary work.”可知，作者是在网上征集志愿者。故选D。
【40题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最后10个人来了，其中包括一位喜欢志愿工作的女士。 A. fond喜欢的；B. afraid害怕的；C. tired累的；D. ashamed羞愧的。根据常理可知，参加志愿者工作的必然是喜欢志愿工作的人。故选A。
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。
As the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated nationwide, residents making the boats in Fangzhuang Village, Fujian Province, have been working ___41___ (tireless) for more than a month to meet ___42___ (order) from across the country. Dragon boats have been made in the village ___43___ (situate) in Minhou County, for over 700 years.
Fang Shaohuang,72, proudly ___44___ (carry) on his family’s boat making techniques as a third generation inheritor (继承人). He and his five brothers, ___45___ own a boat making factory, learned these skills from an early age.
“We stick to the family tradition of ___46___ (make) these boats to a strict standard. The procedure is complicated, ___47___ our patient work results in fine products,” he said.
Among the family’s ___48___ (four) generation, only his nephew Fang Jianwei has inherited the techniques. The 34-year-old is also the youngest such inheritor in the village.
“The work is not particularly ___49___ (profit), but I’m determined to find dedicated apprentices (学徒) who can carry the profession forward,” said Fang Jianwei. He hopes that in the future the village will act ____50____ a base to showcase the evolution and history of dragon boats in China.
【答案】41. tirelessly
42. orders 43. situated
44. carries
45. who 46. making
47. but 48. fourth
49. profitable
50 as
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。随着端午节在全国范围内的庆祝，福建省方庄村的居民们已经不知疲倦地工作了一个多月，以满足来自全国各地的订单，位于闽侯县的这个村庄制作龙舟已有700多年的历史。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意：随着端午节在全国范围内的庆祝，福建省方庄村的居民们已经不知疲倦地工作了一个多月，以满足来自全国各地的订单。修饰动词work要用副词tirelessly作状语。故填tirelessly。
【42题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：随着端午节在全国范围内的庆祝，福建省方庄村的居民们已经不知疲倦地工作了一个多月，以满足来自全国各地的订单。order是可数名词，根据后文from across the country故用其复数形式。故填orders。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：位于闽侯县的这个村庄制作龙舟已有700多年的历史。短语be situated in，此处过去分词situated作后置定语。故填situated。
【44题详解】
考查时态。句意：72岁的方少煌作为家族的第三代传人，自豪地继承着家族的造船技艺。carry谓语动词，Fang Shaohuang继承传统技术是客观存在的状况，为一般现在时，谓语用三单形式。故填carries。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他和他的五个兄弟，拥有一家造船工厂，从小就学会了这些技能。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词He and his five brothers，先行词指人，关系词替代先行词在从句中作主语，用关系代词who引导从句。故填who。
【46题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“我们坚持以严格的标准制造这些船的家族传统。”作介词of的宾语应用动名词形式。故填making。
【47题详解】
考查连词。句意：“过程很复杂，但我们耐心的工作造就了精美的产品。”上下句之间为转折关系，要用表转折的并列连词but连接。故填but。
【48题详解】
考查序数词。句意：在家族的第四代传人中，只有他的侄子方建伟继承了这项技术。根据后面的nephew可知，此处是指第四代传承人，应用序数词fourth。故填fourth。
【49题详解】
考查形容词。句意：方建伟表示：“这份工作并不是特别赚钱，但我决心找到能把这个行业发扬光大的敬业的学徒。”根据前面的is可知，此处要用形容词profitable作表语。故填profitable。
【50题详解】
考查介词。句意：他希望在未来，这个村将成为展示中国龙舟发展和历史的基地。act as 是固定短语，意为“充当，担任”。故填as。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10 小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My trip to Malawi, Africa, was the better experience of my life. I knew I would come home with a million stories tell. But what I was not prepared for was which I would come home as a complete changed person. I learned from more in that one week in Malawi than before. For those seven short days, I travel to five different villages, learning and interact with the people that live there. I learned about program such as Theatre for a Change, Star Circles, SKILLZ, the Graduation Project and Emergency Livelihoods. This gave me the whole new perspective on our world and myself own circumstances.
【答案】1. better→best
2.tell前加to
3. which→that
4 complete→completely
5.去掉 learned后的from
6. travel→travel(l)ed
7.interact→interacting
8. program→programs
9.the→a
10.myself→my
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的非洲马拉维之行。
【详解】1.考查形容词的最高级。句意：我的非洲马拉维之行是我一生中最美好的经历。根据句意，此处是指一生中最棒的经历，所以用形容词最高级形式。故将better改为best。
2.考查非谓语动词。句意：我知道我会带着无数的故事回家。此处是with 复合结构，要用不定式的主动态表被动。故在tell前加to。
3.考查名词性从句。句意：但我没有想到的是，当我回到家时，我已经完全变了一个人。此处是表语从句。从句意义完整，所以用连接代词that。故将which改为that。
4.考查副词。句意：但我没有想到的是，当我回到家时，我已经完全变了一个人。此处需要副词修饰形容词changed。故将complete改为completely。
5.考查介词。句意：在马拉维的那一周，我学到了比以前更多的东西。此处learned后有宾语more，且learned是及物动词，其后不需要接介词。故去掉 learned后的from。
6.考查时态。句意：在这短短的七天里，我去了五个不同的村庄，与那里的人们学习和交流。此处的旅行发生在过去，要用一般过去时。故将travel改为travel(l)ed。
7.考查非谓语动词。句意：在这短短的七天里，我去了五个不同的村庄，与那里的人们学习和交流。此处interact与learn一起作伴随状语，要用现在分词形式。故将interact改为interacting。
8.考查名词的数。句意：我了解了诸如“改变剧场”、“星圈”、SKILLZ、“毕业设计”和“紧急生计”等项目。根据后面的提到的几个项目可知，此处要用该名词的复数形式。故将program改为programs。
9.考查冠词。句意：这让我对我们的世界和我自己的情况有了全新的看法。根据句意，此处是指一个全新的视角，要用不定冠词a。故将the改为a。
10. 考查物主代词。句意：这让我对我们的世界和我自己的情况有了全新的看法。根据后面的宾语可知，此处要用形容词性物主代词。故将myself改为my。
第二节 书面表达(满分 25 分)
52. 假定你是李华，你的交换生同学Wilson邀请你本周末和他一同去动物园看大熊猫，但你因事不能陪他前往。请你给他发一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.表示歉意；
2.说明理由；
3.另约时间。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右；
2.开头和结尾已为你写好。
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【答案】Dear Wilson,
How are you doing I’m happy to know that you show a strong interest in pandas. There should be no excuse for me to refuse. However, I am sorry that I may disappoint you this weekend due to my personal affairs.
As you may know, I am a volunteer at the local Nursing Home. There happens to be an event of great importance specially held for the elderly in the Nursing Home this weekend. To be honest, I have been earnestly longing for the chance to do something meaningful for the elderly. I must express my authentic apologies to you for the regret I may cause to you.
If it is personally convenient for you next weekend, I’d be eager to accompany you there. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给交换生同学Wilson发一封电子邮件，告诉他自己本周末不能陪他一同去动物园看大熊猫的理由并另约时间。
【详解】1.词汇积累
说实话：to be honest→honestly speaking
因为：due to→on account of
陪伴某人：accompany sb→keep sb company
非常重要：be of great importance→be very important
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To be honest, I have been earnestly longing for the chance to do something meaningful for the elderly.
拓展句：To be honest, I have been earnestly longing for the chance to do something that is meaningful for the elderly.
【点睛】【高分句型1】There happens to be an event of great importance specially held for the elderly in the Nursing Home this weekend.(运用了过去分词短语作后置定语)
【高分句型2】I must express my authentic apologies to you for the regret I may cause to you.(运用了省略关系代词which/that的定语从句)
听力答案:1-5 ACACB 6-10BCACB 11-15BACAA 16-20 BBCAC2024届高三英语试题
考生注意：
1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Salesman and customer.
2. What does the woman want to do
A. Practice dancing for another hour.
B. Dance with the man.
C. Have a rest.
3. What time does the woman’s watch show
A.7:20. B.7:30. C.7:50.
4. Who will go back home late tonight
A. The kids. B. The woman. C. The man.
5. What does the man mean
A. He is very full.
B. He wants to control weight.
C. He dislikes the food.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Mike mostly play
A. Center back. B. Left back. C. Right wing.
7. Why does the woman ask about a football player
A. She plans to learn football.
B. She will play a football game.
C. She is preparing for schoolwork.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What was wrong with the woman’s car
A. Its battery was flat. B. Its petrol was used up. C. It was too old to drive.
9. What is the woman going to do
A. Buy a new car.
B. Recharge the battery at home.
C. Return the battery to the shop.
听第8段材料,回答第 10 至 12题。
10 Where will the man be at 11:00 this morning
A. At the office. B. At the airport. C. At the restaurant.
11. What will the man probably be doing at 2:00 this afternoon
A. Receiving a guest. B. Having a meeting. C. Reading a report.
12. When will the woman see the man
A. Tomorrow morning. B. This afternoon. C. This noon.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。
13. What is the woman probably
A. A land agent. B. A restaurant owner. C. A bank manager.
14. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To borrow some money. B. To answer questions. C. To save $40,000.
15. Where does the man intend to set up his business
A. In Lincoln Road.
B. Next to the bank.
C. In his grandmother’s house.
16. What does the woman think is a must for the man to set up his business
A. The location. B. His future plans. C. Enough customers.
听第10段材料,回答第 17 至20题。
17. What kind of people are “early birds”
A. Those who get up at 10:30 am.
B. Those who go to bed around 9:30 pm.
C. Those who go to bed around 11:00 pm.
18. When do most teenagers go to bed
A. Around 9:00 pm.
B. Around 10:00 pm.
C Around midnight or later.
19. How many teenagers can sleep enough according to the text
A. One-fifth. B. Two-fifths. C. One-fourth.
20. What do we know about night owls from the text
A. They get good grades at school.
B. They get worse jobs than early birds.
C. They do better on some intelligence tests.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题2分,满分 30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Critic Andrew Robinson reviewed some of the best science picks
Assyria
Eckart Frahm
Basic Books(2023)
The world’s first empire developed and flourished in Assyria in the eighth and seventh centuries BC, and has long been seen as the epitome of barbarism(野蛮的缩影). But, as Assyriologist Eckart Frahm reveals in his deeply informed, challenging history, Assyria produced many techniques of the modern world. Its innovations included long-distance trade and complex communications networks.
Hands of Time
Rebecca Struthers
Hodder & Stoughton(2023)
Rebecca Struthers, the first professional watchmaker in the United Kingdom to earn a PhD in horology (钟表学), explores a series of key moments in watchmaking from the past500 years. Mechanical timekeepers, she argues, have influenced human culture as much as the printing press. Imagine trying to catch a train by depending on the sun’s position, or to perform an organ transplant without measuring the patient’s heart rate precisely.
The Deep Ocean
Michael Vecchione et al.
Princeton University Press(2023)
“For most people, the deep ocean is out of sight and out of mind,” write three zoologists and an oceanographer. The zone starts where dim sunlight can no longer support photosynthesis(光合作用), about 200 metres down. This guidebook removes ignorance with superb colour photographs of astonishing organisms, accompanied by detailed descriptions and brief essays.
Tenacious Beasts
Christopher J. Preston
MIT Press(2023)
Humans and domestic animals make up 96% of the mass of the world’s mammals. The outlook for wildlife remains terrible, writes philosopher Christopher J. Preston. But he describes signs of hope in his well-travelled, thoughtful study of recoveries. He visits farmland, grassland, rivers, forests and oceans, exploring why only certain species are recovering.
1. What is Assyria
A. A historian. B. A modern city.
C. An ancient country. D. An old emperor.
2. Who studies the reasons why some species are returning to normal
A. Eckart Frahm. B. Stoughton.
C. Michael Vecchione. D. Christopher J. Preston.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They are all about modern science.
B. They are published in the same year.
C. They all have influenced human culture.
D. They all deepen our understanding of nature.
B
Cheerleading squads (啦啦队) are known for their energy and athleticism, and always add fun and excitement to any event. Most cheerleading groups have young members, so this Arizona cheerleading squad certainly stands out. Sun City Poms, which only recruits (招募) members who are over 55, has distinguished itself as a cheerleading squad that brings joy to seniors and audiences of all ages.
Established in 1979, the team consists of women aged over 55 who live in Sun City, a retirement community in Arizona. This community of active seniors women are passionate about dancing, performing and staying active, and prove that there is no age limit to what you love to do. The team has become increasingly popular, and the members are known for their energetic performances at parades, festivals and events throughout the state.
Despite the demanding schedule, the women remain committed to the team. This cheerleading squad brings joy to seniors by keeping members physically fit, building friendships, and fostering a sense of community. The Sun City Poms currently has 30members and a handful of trainees, who can join after completing a three-month class, learning two routines, and proving they have what it takes.
On March 25, the group successfully held the “Celebrate the Poms” show, which drew a crowd of over 700 people. It even included a special number from “The Flops”, who count the husbands, friends and lovers of the Poms as members.
Zirbel, in her eighties, already has a lot of memories with the group and is ready to make more. She shared that in one event alone. She estimated that she walked about three miles. Despite the tiring schedule and off days, Zirbel is not about to leave the team anytime soon.
4. What made the Sun City Poms special
A. Its founders. B. Its members. C. Its location. D. Its service.
5. What should an applicant do to join the Sun City Poms
A. Get through qualification training. B. Demonstrate their advantages.
C. Remain committed to the team. D. Practice 3 routines in 2 months.
6. Why did Zirbel mention “three miles” in her sharing
A. To prove her energetic daily life. B. To indicate her tiredness of the work.
C. To show the effort involved in the event. D. To complain about the stress of the training.
7. Which of the following sayings best suits the story
A. No young or old learner is a teacher.
B. When is life enough to be idle and idle
C. One year older, one more point of responsibility.
D. Although the violin is old, it can still play a good tune.
C
The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, known as “the third pole”, or “the roof of the world”, is one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. While biological evolution at several genomic loci (基因组位点) enabled early people in Xizang to better adapt to high altitudes, obtaining sufficient food from the resource-poor highlands would have remained a challenge.
Now, a new study of The British Academy reveals that dairy product was a key component of early human diets on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. The study reports ancient proteins from the dental calculus of 40 human individuals from 15 sites across the inner plateau.
“Our protein evidence shows that dairying was introduced onto the hinterland plateau by at least 3,500 years ago,” states Prof. Hongliang Lu, corresponding author of this study. Ancient protein evidence indicates that dairy products were consumed by diverse populations, including females and males, adults and children, as well as individuals from both upper class and lower class. Additionally, prehistoric Xizang highlanders made use of the dairy products of goats, sheep, and possibly cattle and yak. Early pastoralists (牧民) in western Xizang seemed to have had a preference for goat milk.
“The adoption of pastoralism helped to revolutionize people’s ability to occupy much of the plateau, particularly the vast areas too extreme for crop cultivation,” says Prof. Nicole Boivin, senior author of the study.
Tracing dairying in the deep past has long been a challenge for researchers. Traditionally, archaeologists analyzed the remains of animals and the interiors of food containers for evidence of dairying. However, the ability of these sources to provide direct evidence of milk consumption is often limited.
“Palaeoproteomics (古蛋白质组学) is a new and powerful tool that allows us to investigate Xizang diets in unheard-of detail,” says coauthor Dr. Shevan Wilkin. “The analysis of proteins in ancient human dental calculus not only offers direct evidence of dietary intake, but also allows us to identify which species the milk came from.”
8. What made early humans in Xizang adapt to high altitudes
A. Sufficient food. B. Dairy products.
C. Their strong will. D. Natural selection.
9. What is reflected in ancient proteins about early humans in Xizang
A. Their physical age. B. Their daily diet.
C. Their mental health. D. Their social status.
10. What is the restriction of the traditional way of tracing dairying
A Failing to ensure the correctness.
B. Taking up too much space and time.
C. Lacking remains of ancient animals.
D. Demanding too many professional researchers.
11 Where does the text most likely come from
A. A government work report. B. A local radio program.
C. A science journal. D. A collection of anecdotes.
D
New research links outdoor air pollution — even at levels considered safe — to an increased risk of diabetes (糖尿病) globally, according to a study from the VA St. Louis Health Care System. The findings raise the possibility that reducing pollution may lead to a drop in diabetes cases in heavily polluted countries such as India and less polluted ones such as the United States.
Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases, affecting more than 500 million people worldwide. The main drivers of diabetes include eating an unhealthy diet, having a sedentary lifestyle and obesity, but the new research indicates the extent to which outdoor air pollution plays a role.
“Our research shows a significant link between air pollution and diabetes globally,” said Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, the study’s senior author and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington. “We found an increased risk, even at low levels of air pollution currently considered safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is important because many industry lobbying (游说) groups argue that current levels are too stringent and should be relaxed. Evidence shows that current levels are still not sufficiently safe and need to be tightened.”
While growing evidence has suggested a link between air pollution and diabetes, researchers have not attempted to quantify that burden until now. “Over the past two decades, there have been bits of research about diabetes and pollution,” said Al-Aly. “We wanted to thread together the pieces for a broader, more solid understanding.”
The researchers also found that the overall risk of pollution-related diabetes tilted (倾斜) more toward lower-income countries such as India that lack the resources for environmental mitigation systems and clean-air policies. For instance, poverty-stricken countries facing a higher diabetes-pollution risk include Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and Guyana, while richer countries such as France, Finland and Iceland experience a lower risk. The US experiences a medium risk of pollution-related diabetes.
12. What does the underlined word “stringent” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Strict. B. Slight.
C. Bright. D. Ordinary.
13. What’s the purpose of Al-Aly’s team
A. To identify the causes of diabetes.
B. To make better air pollution control policies.
C. To lead the study of diabetes and air pollution.
D. To figure out the link between pollution and diabetes.
14. Which country faces the lowest diabetes-pollution risk
A. India. B. Finland.
C. The US. D. Guyana.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Current pollution control levels need to be tightened
B. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases globally
C. Air pollution contributes significantly to diabetes globally
D. Poverty-stricken countries face a higher diabetes-pollution risk
第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A healthy and positive mindset is essential for your quality of life. Even if you’re facing major constraints—like your job or your finances—you can change negative thought patterns right away. In this article, we’ll share some ways to cultivate positivity.
Get a positive mood as soon as possible with a fun morning routine. Open up the curtains to let in some sunlight, turn on upbeat music and do some morning stretches. ___16___ Fun routines brighten your day and help you look forward to waking up.
Surround yourself with positive people to build your optimism. Find friends who focus on what they’re happy about. Build a network of people who approach life with lots of positivity.___17___
Help others and you’ll be happy about making a difference. Write down the ways that you
have helped someone else and contributed to their well-being. This activity proves you’ve made a strong impact on your community. ___18___ Offering assistance to others will help you feel like you have the power to improve people’s circumstances.
___19___ To combat stress, fatigue, or frustrations, set aside moments to unwind. Try out activities that calm you, like reading a book, watching a show, or chatting with a friend. Use mindfulness routines, like yoga or deep breathing, to take care of your body and regulate your mood.
Join a social group to feel valued and included. ___20___ By being part of the group, you’ll see how much you matter to others. Bond with others and chat about common interests—the sense of community will reassure you that you always have people to turn to.
A. Take time to relax and uplift your mood.
B. Celebrate life by finding the humor in it.
C. Spend less time with those who bring you down.
D. As a result, you’ll be positive about what you’re capable of.
E. Belonging to a social group helps build a positive outlook.
F. You’ll transform yourself and your mindset with some simple habits.
G. Eat a tasty and nutritious breakfast and start a task that makes you smile.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 (共20 小题;每小题1.5分,满分 30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Earlier in the year we decided to build a garden in the heart of the village. We ___21___ a perfect plan showing our ideas. ___22___, we wondered how we could make it ___23___. As we didn’t have enough ___24___, a lot would depend on fundraising. But as it ___25___ out, what happened next was beyond our furthest expectation!
While we were ___26___, Butterfly Conservation in Scotland offered us enough wildflower seeds to ___27___ the whole area on our plan. The ___28___ was that we would have to so w the seed within a week, which ___29___ that the turf (草皮) would have to be ____30____ before the sowing!
So, I looked around to ____31____ a machine, but no neighbor had one. Someone ____32____ we hire one. I ____33____ to find a good one online but it cost ￡300. Not having the money, I wondered how we could get around this.
Last weekend, before we set out to plant our sunflowers, we received an unexpected____34____ ! As I spoke to a man living nearby, a lady approached me and ____35____ me 40! What a timely help. Seeing that, the man reached his ____36____ and handed me a donation too! I couldn’t ____37____ getting moved to tears and saying to them, “Thank you.”.
All problems were ____38____ . We hired the machine on Thursday and set to lift the turf. I sent out a call online for Sunday ____39____. Finally 10 turned up, including a lady ____40____ of voluntary work. The soil was soon prepared and the seed sown.
We were just about to leave for the day, when my friend came with some daisies (雏菊).What a surprise! These daisies aren’t on our plan, but if the garden says that they’ll go well there, then who am I to argue
21.
A. boosted B. attained C. made D. assumed
22.
A. Therefore B. However C. Furthermore D. Instead
23.
A. take effect B. come true C. go easy D. make sense
24.
A. seed B. space C. time D. money
25.
A. turned B. figured C. worked D. broke
26.
A. puzzled B. delighted C. frightened D. worried
27.
A. compose B. clarify C. channel D. cover
28.
A. answer B. price C. problem D. core
29.
A. meant B. said C. hoped D. thought
30.
A. beaten B. lifted C. watered D. burned
31.
A. purchase B. design C. borrow D. hire
32.
A. suggested B. ordered C. required D. guaranteed
33.
A. fancied B. managed C. stopped D. rejected
34.
A. security B. guidance C. kindness D. treatment
35.
A. charged B. donated C. lent D. awarded
36.
A. potential B. goal C. conclusion D. wallet
37.
A. avoid B. involve C. help D. remember
38.
A. analyzed B. resolved C. discussed D. released
39.
A. relatives B. commanders C. couples D. volunteers
40.
A. fond B. afraid C. tired D. ashamed
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。
As the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated nationwide, residents making the boats in Fangzhuang Village, Fujian Province, have been working ___41___ (tireless) for more than a month to meet ___42___ (order) from across the country. Dragon boats have been made in the village ___43___ (situate) in Minhou County, for over 700 years.
Fang Shaohuang,72, proudly ___44___ (carry) on his family’s boat making techniques as a third generation inheritor (继承人). He and his five brothers, ___45___ own a boat making factory, learned these skills from an early age.
“We stick to the family tradition of ___46___ (make) these boats to a strict standard. The procedure is complicated, ___47___ our patient work results in fine products,” he said.
Among the family’s ___48___ (four) generation, only his nephew Fang Jianwei has inherited the techniques. The 34-year-old is also the youngest such inheritor in the village.
“The work is not particularly ___49___ (profit), but I’m determined to find dedicated apprentices (学徒) who can carry the profession forward,” said Fang Jianwei. He hopes that in the future the village will act ____50____ a base to showcase the evolution and history of dragon boats in China.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10 小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My trip to Malawi, Africa, was the better experience of my life. I knew I would come home with a million stories tell. But what I was not prepared for was which I would come home as a complete changed person. I learned from more in that one week in Malawi than before. For those seven short days, I travel to five different villages, learning and interact with the people that live there. I learned about program such as Theatre for a Change, Star Circles, SKILLZ, the Graduation Project and Emergency Livelihoods. This gave me the whole new perspective on our world and myself own circumstances.
第二节 书面表达(满分 25 分)
52. 假定你是李华，你的交换生同学Wilson邀请你本周末和他一同去动物园看大熊猫，但你因事不能陪他前往。请你给他发一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.表示歉意；
2.说明理由；
3.另约时间。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右；
2.开头和结尾已为你写好。
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听力答案:1-5 ACACB 6-10BCACB 11-15BACAA 16-20 BBCAC
