2024 届高三模考 (1月20日)
英语试题
注意事项: 本试卷满分为150分, 时量为120分钟
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。
一、听力部分
1. What will the weather probably be like at the weekend
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.
2. What is the total value of the toy cars
A. 50. B. 130. C. 150.
3. Why does the man refuse to get a rabbit
A. He wants a toy instead. B. He doesn’t think it’s cute. C. He’s got other animals to take care.
4. What will the man do before going into town
A. Eat his breakfast. B. Have his hair cut. C. Visit a bookshop.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Skin problems. B. Eating habits. C. Health care.
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 season is it most likely to be now
A. Spring. B. Winter. C. Autumn.
7. What gift will Linda get from the man
A. A coat. B. A dictionary. C. A mobile phone.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Judge and competitor. B. Teacher and student. C. Poet and reader.
9. What does the man think of the woman
A. Gifted. B. Supportive. C. Hard-working.
10. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Keep writing poems. B. Listen to others’ advice. C. Create chances to show talent.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. How much does the meal deal cost
A. $9.99. B. $10.99. C. $12.99.
12. How can the woman be best described
A. Friendly. B. Casual. C. Shy.
13. Where are the speakers likely to be
A. At a bank. B. At a party. C. At a coffee shop.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。
14. Which language did David learn first
A. English. B. French. C. Arabic.
15. How long has Nancy lived in the US
A. For her entire life. B. Less than three years. C. Since high school.
16. Which country would Nancy want to visit most
A. Italy. B. France. C. Portugal.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker most likely talking to
A. His friends. B. His family. C. His tour customers.
18. When will the group leave the house
A. At 5:00 a, m. B. At 9:00 a.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
19. What does the speaker still need to do now
A. Pack his bags. B. Find his passport. C. Gather all national ID cards.
20. What does the speaker want to do most
A. Visiting beaches. B. Playing golf. C. Hiking mountains.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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Most modern hearing aids have serious flaws:
Everybody notices them-they’ll make you look 20 years older the instant you put them on.
They collect sounds from behind you-which makes hearing your friends in a restaurant or crowded room impossible.
They use 10-year-old technology that amplifies (放大) everything, which can cause even more hearing loss!
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1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about most modern hearing aids
A. They fail to collect sounds all around you.
B. They make you look older than your age.
C. They employ cutting-edge technology.
D. They have a negative influence on hearing.
2. What feature is associated with the Soundwise Aria hearing aid
A. It is heavy and difficult to hide in the ear.
B. It charges more than audiologists will do.
C. It uses enhanced noise reduction technology.
D. It can be tried at home and returned at any time.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To promote a new product of hearing aid.
B. To highlight risks of untreated hearing loss.
C. To compare different brands of hearing aids.
D. To inform us of the latest hearing aid technology.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要向读者介绍并推销Soundwise Aria隐形助听器。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Most modern hearing aids have serious flaws(大多数现代助听器都有严重的缺陷)”部分中的“Everybody notices them-they’ll make you look 20 years older the instant you put them on.(每个人都注意到它们——你一戴上它们就会让你看起来老了20岁。)”可知，选项B“They make you look older than your age.(它们让你看起来比实际年龄老。)”是大多数现代助听器的缺陷；再根据“They collect sounds from behind you-which makes hearing your friends in a restaurant or crowded room impossible.(它们能收集你身后的声音——这让你在餐馆或拥挤的房间里听不到你的朋友的声音。)”可知，选项A“They fail to collect sounds all around you.(它们无法收集你周围的声音。)”是大多数现代助听器的缺陷；再根据“They use 10-year-old technology that amplifies (放大) everything, which can cause even more hearing loss!(他们使用了10年前的技术来放大一切，这可能会导致更多的听力损失!)”可知选项D“They have a negative influence on hearing.(它们对听力有负面影响。)”是大多数现代助听器的缺陷。选项C“They employ cutting-edge technology.(它们采用尖端技术。)”未提及。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Fortunately, there is a better way, the Soundwise Aria!(幸运的是，有一个更好的方法，the Soundwise Aria！)”部分中的“This hearing aid is incredibly advanced and packed with new technology: Advanced noise cancelation(这款助听器非常先进，包含了很多新技术：先进的噪声消除)”可知，这款助听器采用增强型降噪技术。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了Soundwise Aria隐形助听器的优点和功能，并强调了其价格实惠，因此主要目的是推销这款助听器。故选A。
B
Eva, the Belgian Malinois, is home now, getting a well-deserved rest surrounded by new toys after nearly dying while protecting her human from a mountain lion.
The attack happened on May 16 in northern California when 24-year-old Erin Wilson headed down a path toward the Trinity River before she found herself cornered by a mountain lion. “I was just walking down the slope with the dog running ahead of’ me. I turned around and there was this cat just growling at me and it attacked me, ”Wilson told NPR. “I screamed for Eva and she came running. ”
Mountain lion attacks on humans are incredibly rare. Since 1890, California has recorded only six fatal mountain lion attacks because of the animal’s generally shy, reclusive (独处的) nature. Their preferred prey is deer, which are normally in abundance in their forested habitat, but recent drought conditions have made food scarce in some areas. Wilson thought that these conditions made the sudden appearance of a slim woman look like an attractive option.
To protect her human, Eva leapt between Wilson and the lion, tackling the wild cat and embarked on a life-and-death struggle between the two animals. After a short fight, the mountain lion got its jaws around Eva’s head and Wilson fought to free her dog. hitting the lion with rocks in an attempt to break its grip. Eventually, Wilson ran back to her truck and flagged down passing motorist Sharon Houston Fetching an iron bar from her truck. Wilson and Houston ran back down the trail and their combined efforts managed to frighten the big cat off.
Wounded herself and shaken by the experience, Wilson still managed to carry Eva back to the Animal Hospital. The 2-year-old dog didn’t need surgery, but her wounds were still extensive. Eva left the animal hospital on May 19 with surgical tape wrapped around both her front paws, and the veterinarian said she might lose sight in her left eye.
4. What made Erin Wilson the target of the mountain lion
A. The abundant deer in their forested habitat.
B. The lack of prey due to extreme conditions.
C. The mountain lion’s shy and reclusive nature.
D. The slim and attractive appearance of Wilson.
5. What do the underlined words “embarked on” mean in paragraph 4
A. Proceeded with. B. Dawned on. C. Wrapped up. D. Kicked off
6. How did Wilson drive the mountain lion off
A. She freed a dog and threw rocks at it fiercely.
B. She stopped a passing driver and broke its grip.
C. She gathered local people and shouted loudly at it.
D. She used a tool and scared it away with another driver.
7. Which of the following can best describe Eva according to the passage
A Heroic and loyal. B. Obedient and adorable.
C. Friendly and dependable. D. Courageous and naughty.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一只勇敢的狗Eva在山狮袭击主人时勇敢保护主人的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Their preferred prey is deer, which are normally in abundance in their forested habitat, but recent drought conditions have made food scarce in some areas. Wilson thought that these conditions made the sudden appearance of a slim woman look like an attractive option.(它们最喜欢的猎物是鹿，通常在它们的森林栖息地有大量的鹿，但最近的干旱使一些地区的食物短缺。Wilson认为，这些条件使得一个突然出现的苗条女人看起来是一个有吸引力的选择。)”可知，Erin Wilson认为自己成为山狮的目标是因为最近的干旱使当地鹿极度缺乏。故选B。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词前的“To protect her human, Eva leapt between Wilson and the lion, tackling the wild cat(Eva跳到了Wilson和狮子之间，抓住了狮子，)”以及空后的“a life-and-death struggle between the two animals.(两只动物之间的生死搏斗。)”可推测，两只动物之间开始了生死搏斗。选项A“Proceeded with (继续)”；选项B“Dawned on (开始理解)”；选项C“Wrapped up (包装)”；选项D“Kicked off (开始)”。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“After a short fight, the mountain lion got its jaws around Eva’s head and Wilson fought to free her dog. hitting the lion with rocks in an attempt to break its grip. Eventually, Wilson ran back to her truck and flagged down passing motorist Sharon Houston Fetching an iron bar from her truck. Wilson and Houston ran back down the trail and their combined efforts managed to frighten the big cat off.(经过短暂的搏斗，山狮咬住了Eva的头，Wilson奋力解救了她的狗。用石头砸狮子，试图挣脱它的束缚。最后，Wilson跑回她的卡车，示意路过的司机Sharon Houston停下来，从她的卡车上取下一根铁棒。Wilson和Houston沿着小路跑回去，她们的共同努力成功地把这只山狮吓跑了。)”可知，Wilson使用了石头砸狮子，然后从一个过路的司机Houston的车上取下一根铁棒，一起吓跑了山狮。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Wilson told NPR. “I screamed for Eva and she came running. ”(Wilson告诉NPR。“我尖叫着喊Eva，她就跑过来了。”)”以及文章第四段“To protect her human, Eva leapt between Wilson and the lion, tackling the wild cat and embarked on a life-and-death struggle between the two animals.(为了保护她的主人，Eva跳到了Wilson和狮子之间，抓住了狮子，开始了两只动物之间的生死搏斗。)”可知，Eva忠诚且勇敢。故选A。
C
You are what you eat-and what you eat may be encoded in your DNA. Studies have indicated that your genes play a role in determining the foods you find delicious or disgusting. But exactly how big a role they play has been difficult to figure out. “Everything has a genetic component. even if it’s small, ”says Joanne Cole, a geneticist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. “We know that there is some genetic contribution to why we eat the foods we eat Can we take the next step and actually locate the regions in the genome (基因) ”
New research led by Cole has gotten a step closer. Through a large-scale genomics analysis, her team has identified 481 genome regions that were directly linked to dietary patterns and food preferences. The findings, which have not yet been peer-reviewed, were presented last month at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference.
The team based the new study on a 2020 Nature Communications study by Cole and her colleagues that used data from the U. K. Biobank, a public database of the genetic and health information of 500, 000 participants. By scanning genomes, the new analysis was able to identify 194 regions associated with dietary patterns and 287 linked to specific foods such as fruit, cheese, fish, tea and alcohol Further understanding how genetics impact how we eat could reveal differences in nutritional needs or disease risks.
“One of the problems with a lot of these genomics studies is that they’re very small. They don’t have enough people to really be able to identify genes in ways that are credible. This study had a huge group of people, so it’s really powerful. ” says Monica Dus, a geneticist at the University of Michigan. “The other thing that I thought was really great is that there are so many different traits that they’re measuring related to diet including cholesterol (胆固醇). the body and socioeconomic backgrounds. ” As the research advances. Dus says, such genome analysis could potentially assist health care providers and even policymakers to address larger issues that affect food access and health.
It’s definitely true that it may contribute to making sure there aren’t food deserts-areas which have limited access to fresh, healthy and affordable food-or to making sure that there’s a higher minimum wage so that everyone can afford to eat, although the journey ahead remains lengthy and challenging
8. How did researchers conduct the present study
A. By involving a substantial number of participants.
B. By directly analyzing the data from a public database.
C. By building on a previous study based on large-scale data.
D. By identifying genome regions associated with dietary patterns
9. Which statement will Monica Dus probably agree with
A. Powerful participants were involved in the current study.
B. The methods employed for the previous studies were credible
C. The genome analyses have helped address larger social issues.
D. Various features linked to diet were considered in the present study.
10. What’s the author’s attitude towards the present study
A. Critical B. Optimistic. C. Skeptical D. Indifferent.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. The benefits of latest large-scale diet-related genome analyses.
B. The contribution of genes to diet patterns and food preferences.
C. The significance of a newly published diet-related genome discovery.
D. The introduction of a research on identifying diet-related genome regions.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要通过研究基因与饮食习惯之间的联系，探讨了基因对个体饮食选择和健康状况的影响。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The team based the new study on a 2020 Nature Communications study by Cole and her colleagues that used data from the U. K. Biobank, a public database of the genetic and health information of 500, 000 participants. By scanning genomes, the new analysis was able to identify 194 regions associated with dietary patterns and 287 linked to specific foods such as fruit, cheese, fish, tea and alcohol.(该团队的新研究基于Cole和她的同事在2020年《自然通讯》上发表的一项研究，该研究使用了来自英国生物银行的数据，这是一个包含50万参与者遗传和健康信息的公共数据库。通过扫描基因组，新的分析能够确定194个与饮食模式相关的区域，287个与水果、奶酪、鱼、茶和酒精等特定食物相关的区域。)”可知，该研究使用了来自英国生物银行的数据，这是一个包含50万参与者遗传和健康信息的公共数据库。由此可知，该研究是建立在先前基于大规模数据的研究基础上。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段Monica Dus 所说的“The other thing that I thought was really great is that there are so many different traits that they’re measuring related to diet including cholesterol (胆固醇). the body and socioeconomic backgrounds.(我认为另一件非常棒的事情是，他们测量的许多不同的特征都与饮食有关，包括胆固醇。)”可知，Monica Dus认为该研究考虑了很多与饮食有关的特征。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It’s definitely true that it may contribute to making sure there aren’t food deserts-areas which have limited access to fresh, healthy and affordable food-or to making sure that there’s a higher minimum wage so that everyone can afford to eat, although the journey ahead remains lengthy and challenging.(毫无疑问，这可能有助于确保没有食物沙漠——那些无法获得新鲜、健康和负担得起的食物的地区——或者确保有更高的最低工资，这样每个人都能吃得起，尽管未来的旅程仍然漫长而充满挑战。)”可知，作者认为这项研究可能有助于确保没有食物沙漠或者确保有更高的最低工资，这样每个人都能吃得起。也就是说，作者对这项研究抱有乐观的态度。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“New research led by Cole has gotten a step closer. Through a large-scale genomics analysis, her team has identified 481 genome regions that were directly linked to dietary patterns and food preferences. The findings, which have not yet been peer-reviewed, were presented last month at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference.( Cole领导的一项新研究离这个目标又近了一步。通过大规模的基因组分析，她的团队已经确定了481个基因组区域，这些区域与饮食模式和食物偏好直接相关。这些尚未经过同行评议的研究结果在上个月的美国营养学会年会上发表。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了一项新的研究发现，该研究确定了481个基因组区域与饮食模式和食物偏好直接相关。故选D。
D
The future is electric. That means it will need a lot of batteries, motors and wires. That, in turn, means a lot of minerals with which to build them. Great times, then, for prospectors (探矿者), and particularly for any who think they can increase the efficiency of their profession. Several firms are applying artificial intelligence to the process, both to improve the possibility of mining and to detect underground ore (矿石) bodies that are invisible to current techniques.
KoBold Metals in California, Earth Al in San Francisco and Verai in Boston are small fish at the moment But at least one bigger fish-Rio Tinto, an Australian-British firm-is also keen. They are gathering lots of geological (地质的), geochemical and geophysical data to feed software models. These, they hope, will spot patterns and draw inferences about where to sink new mines. Some of the data are new. But a lot were kept in the archives (档案室) of national geological surveys and journals of geology or sat in the form of rock cores in various sheds around the world.
KoBold has transformed archive data from around the world, many of which are on paper and some of which go back to the 19th century, into machine-usable form. That has permitted it to build maps of areas of interest all over Earth’s surface Some of those maps are used to train the company’s Al models. Others are used to test those Al models’ effectiveness by checking how good they are at predicting known ore deposits (矿藏) on maps that they have not previously seen. If they pass, they can be let loose on (放手做) under-explored places of interest and suggest the most effective places to drill. Thanks to that, last year KoBold announced its discovery of’ a rich copper deposit, in Zambia.
In spite of the success, Kurt House, KoBold’s boss, observes that many of the exploration projects fail to turn into actual mines. AI therefore has plenty of room to improve. However, by greatly expanding the volume of rock which can be searched, it will enable new mining in our own countries, lessening the need to rely on other countries for future supplies.
12. Why is it great times for prospectors
A. There is a high demand for plenty of minerals.
B. They want to increase their working efficiency.
C. There are many invisible underground ore bodies.
D. They can use AI to improve the possibility of mining.
13. Which of the following is not the data that the firms collect
A. Newly collected geological data. B. Geological data in the archives.
C. Data in the form of rock cores. D. Data about the software models.
14. How did KoBold discover the rich copper deposit last year
A. By transforming machine-usable archive data.
B. By building maps of all the known ore deposits.
C. By using AI models trained with maps of’ mines.
D. By drilling the under-explored places of interest.
15 What does Kurt House suggest in the last paragraph
A. We can fully rely on AI to locate actual mines.
B. AI could help improve mineral exploration.
C. Al will help increase the number of ore deposits.
D. We should join other countries on new mining.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能在矿产勘探领域的应用，特别是如何通过机器学习模型来提高矿产勘探的效率和准确性。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The future is electric. That means it will need a lot of batteries, motors and wires. That, in turn, means a lot of minerals with which to build them. Great times, then, for prospectors (探矿者), and particularly for any who think they can increase the efficiency of their profession.(未来是电动的。这意味着它将需要大量的电池、马达和电线。反过来，这意味着需要大量的矿物来建造它们。因此，对探矿者来说，尤其是对那些认为自己可以提高行业效率的人来说，这是一个大好时期。)”可知，由于未来是电动的，所以需要大量的电池、马达和电线，而这也意味着需要大量的矿物来建造它们，所以现在是探矿者的大好时机。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“They are gathering lots of geological (地质的), geochemical and geophysical data to feed software models. These, they hope, will spot patterns and draw inferences about where to sink new mines. Some of the data are new. But a lot were kept in the archives (档案室) of national geological surveys and journals of geology or sat in the form of rock cores in various sheds around the world.(他们正在收集大量的地质、地球化学和地球物理数据，为软件模型提供数据。他们希望，这将发现模式，并推断出在哪里埋设新地雷。其中一些数据是新的。但很多都保存在国家地质调查档案和地质期刊中，或者以岩芯的形式保存在世界各地的各个棚子里。)”可知，选项A、B和C都是公司收集的数据。而选项D“By drilling the under-explored places of interest.(关于软件模型的数据。)”未提及。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Others are used to test those Al models’ effectiveness by checking how good they are at predicting known ore deposits (矿藏) on maps that they have not previously seen. If they pass, they can be let loose on (放手做) under-explored places of interest and suggest the most effective places to drill. Thanks to that, last year KoBold announced its discovery of’ a rich copper deposit, in Zambia.(其他地图被用来测试这些 AI 模型的效率，方法是检查它们在预测未见过的地图上的已知矿藏方面的表现如何。如果它们通过测试，它们将被用于探索未开发的地方，并提出最有效的钻探地点。由于这一点，去年 KoBold 宣布在赞比亚发现了一个富铜矿床。)”可知，KoBold 公司使用人工智能模型进行矿产勘探，而其中一部分地图被用来训练这些 AI 模型，从而发现了一个富铜矿床。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“In spite of the success, Kurt House, KoBold’s boss, observes that many of the exploration projects fail to turn into actual mines. AI therefore has plenty of room to improve. However, by greatly expanding the volume of rock which can be searched, it will enable new mining in our own countries, lessening the need to rely on other countries for future supplies.(尽管取得了成功，但 KoBold 公司的老板 Kurt House 认为，许多勘探项目最终并没有转化为实际的矿山。因此，人工智能还有很大的改进空间。然而，通过大大增加可以被搜索的岩石量，人工智能将能够开启矿产勘探的新篇章。)”可知，Kurt House认为人工智能将能够开启矿产勘探的新篇章。故选B。
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Houseplant collections have become a popular social media trend. For many people, tending to plants has surfaced as a hobby that enables them to experience greater comfort and beauty from the presence of living things sharing their space. “____16____ They include lowering stress, decreasing depression, improving productivity and uplifting mood, ”says Jamie Jones, PhD. a psychotherapist in Washington, D. C.
____17____ Anyone starting to care for plants should be patient and allow themselves time to learn the basics. Here are two plants that experts recommend for bringing mental health benefits:
Snake plant. These popular indoor plants have a striking appearance, with dark green sword-shaped leaves, It is very easy to care for. and it thrives in spaces with low sunlight and filters the air. ____18____
Lavender. Well known for its relaxing scent, lavender has a calming effect, aids in reducing stress and promotes sleep. You can clip and dry the leaves and put them in a bowl or even sprinkle them into your bath.
Before you bring home a boatload of plants, Jones says it’s not about how many plants you have, but rather how you interact with them. For instance, is there enough space for plants in areas where you spend a lot of time ____19____ If you have a small space or aren’t sure how much time you’re willing to invest in it, starting out with a lot of plants could be overwhelming. “Just one plant can make a difference It can engage you by its smell or color that creates a positive mood response with every interaction. ”says Jones.
Remember that while indoor gardening can help with your mental well-being, it’s not a cure-all. ____20____ But caring for plants can be a useful and enjoyable part of an overall wellness routine.
A. It’s a great first plant.
B. Do you have time to care for them daily
C. Are you willing to invest money in buying and caring for them
D. Plants and gardening have been found to have multiple mental health benefits.
E. Having a plant doesn’t immediately or directly impact mental health processes.
F. Like any new skill or hobby, taking care of houseplants comes with a learning curve.
G. Plant care helps one focus on the present moment and provides a feeling of accomplishment.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了室内植物对人们心理健康的益处，以及专家本文主要介绍了室内植物对人们心理健康的益处。
【16题详解】
根据上文的“For many people, tending to plants has surfaced as a hobby that enables them to experience greater comfort and beauty from the presence of living things sharing their space.(对许多人来说，照顾植物已经成为一种爱好，使他们能够从分享他们空间的生物的存在中体验到更大的舒适和美。)”可知，照顾植物可以使人们体验到更大的舒适和美。而根据空后的“They include lowering stress, decreasing depression, improving productivity and uplifting mood(它们包括减轻压力，减少抑郁，提高效率和振奋情绪)”可知，植物对人们的心理健康有好处。选项D“Plants and gardening have been found to have multiple mental health benefits.(植物和园艺被发现对心理健康有多种好处。)”自然引出下文内容，指的是植物和园艺对心理健康有很多好处。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据空后内容“Anyone starting to care for plants should be patient and allow themselves time to learn the basics.(任何开始照顾植物的人都应该有耐心，给自己时间学习基本知识。)”可知，照顾植物的人要有学习基本知识的耐心。选项F“Like any new skill or hobby, taking care of houseplants comes with a learning curve.(像任何新的技能或爱好一样，照顾室内植物也需要一个学习曲线。)”与下文一致，指的都是照顾植物需要学习。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文的“Here are two plants that experts recommend for bringing mental health benefits(以下是专家推荐的两种有益心理健康的植物)”可知，专家介绍了两种有益心理健康的植物。而根据空前的“These popular indoor plants have a striking appearance, with dark green sword-shaped leaves, It is very easy to care for. and it thrives in spaces with low sunlight and filters the air.(这些流行的室内植物有一个引人注目的外观，深绿色的剑形叶子，很容易照顾。它在阳光不足的地方生长，过滤空气。)”可知，这是专家介绍的第一种植物。选项A“It’s a great first plant.(它是一种很棒的一种植物。)”是上文内容的总结，指出第一种植物很棒。故选A。
【19题详解】
根据上文“For instance, is there enough space for plants in areas where you spend a lot of time (例如，在你花很多时间的地方是否有足够的空间种植植物？)”可知，上文指的是在种植植物之前，应该先问问自己有没有空间种植植物。而根据空后的“If you have a small space or aren’t sure how much time you’re willing to invest in it, starting out with a lot of plants could be overwhelming.(如果你的空间很小，或者不确定你愿意花多少时间在上面，一开始种很多植物可能会让你不知所措。)”可推测，空处指的是否有种植植物的时间。选项B“Do you have time to care for them daily (你有时间每天照顾他们吗？)”也是疑问句，与上文一致；同时内容上也与下文的“aren’t sure how much time you’re willing to invest in it”保持一致。故选B。
【20题详解】
空前“Remember that while indoor gardening can help with your mental well-being, it’s not a cure-all.(记住，虽然室内园艺可以帮助你的心理健康，但它不是万灵药。)”和空后“But caring for plants can be a useful and enjoyable part of an overall wellness routine.(但是照顾植物可以是一个有益的和愉快的整体健康例行程序的一部分。)”指的都是室内园艺和心理健康的关系。选项E“Having a plant doesn’t immediately or directly impact mental health processes.(种植植物不会立即或直接影响心理健康过程。)”延续上文内容，同时和下文存在转折关系，与下文的“but”形成逻辑一致。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Not long ago, I was at a grocery store, and an elderly man in front of me was using a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program card-what we used to call food stamps(食物券). The card reader kept ____21____ his payment. He’d obviously gone over his ____22____ for the month. He was confused about how it’d happened and more than ____23____ about the situation.
While I was wondering whether the man would be displeased or ____24____ if I stepped in and offered to pay the difference (差额), the young cashier said, “Sir, this happens all the time. It’s not a problem. I promise we can ____25____ a solution together.”
The line behind us was growing long, but the cashier didn’t show any ____26____ or anger. He confirmed the man was over his limit for the month but wasn’t over by much, so he helped the customer ____27____ which items he could make do without for the time being. Then he told his old customer that this was a common ____28____ and not a problem at all. The elderly man left with his dignity ____29____. He would _____30_____ have a sense of loyalty to that grocery-store chain.
When it was my turn, I took note of the cashier’s name on his name tag. Arriving home, I sent an email to the manager of the store to _____31_____ the employee for his kindness and customer service. Soon, I received a reply with thanks from the manager, letting me know that my remarks would be _____32_____ in the employee’s file and noted each time he was up for a _____33_____.
In the same way as his act of kindness brightened the life of the elderly man who was _____34_____ that day I hope my act of kindness could have a(n)_____35_____ influence on that cashier’s career.
21.
A. delaying B. declining C. searching D. repeating
22.
A. expectation B. demand C. limit D. requirement
23.
A. embarrassed B. delighted C. excited D. frightened
24.
A. proud B. grateful C. curious D. peaceful
25.
A. turn out B. make out C. work out D. carry out
26.
A. impatience B. disbelief C. disappointment D. depression
27.
A. share B. deliver C. remember D. determine
28.
A. complaint B. occurrence C. excuse D. dilemma
29.
A. discovered B. increased C. overlooked D. preserved
30.
A. undoubtedly B. impossibly C. coincidentally D. hesitantly
31.
A. recommend B. forgive C. compliment D. comment
32.
A. included B. folded C. measured D. excluded
33.
A. regulation B. negotiation C. investigation D. promotion
34.
A. defending B. struggling C. competing D. starving
35.
A. impressive B. attractive C. positive D. decisive
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在商店发现一位老人在使用补充营养援助卡时，由于所购物品价钱超过限额，而支付失败，收银员耐心解决问题的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：读卡器不断拒绝他的支付。A. delaying拖延；B. declining减少，拒绝；C. searching搜索；D. repeating重复。根据后文“He’d obviously gone over his ____2____ for the month.”可知，因为他的卡里钱不够了，所以读卡器无法通过他的支付，即拒绝他的支付。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他显然已经超过了这个月的限额。A. expectation期望；B. demand需求；C. limit限制；D. requirement要求。根据后文第三段中“He confirmed the man was over his limit for the month”可知，老人购物需要的钱超过了卡上这个月的限额。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他对这是怎么发生的感到困惑，对这种情况感到尴尬。A. embarrassed尴尬的；B. delighted高兴的；C. excited激动的；D. frightened害怕的。根据前文“The card reader kept ____1____ his payment.”可知，老人的卡一直支付不了，所以很尴尬。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我在想如果我上前提出支付差额，那人是会不高兴还是会感激时，年轻的收银员说：“先生，这种事经常发生。”A. proud骄傲的；B. grateful感谢的；C. curious好奇的；D. peaceful平静的。根据常识和后文“if I stepped in and offered to pay the difference”等内容可知，作者想，如果帮助老人把超额的部分钱付了，老人会感谢有人相助还是不高兴让自己失去尊严呢？故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我保证我们可以一起找出解决办法。A. turn out结果是；B. make out理解，明白；C. work out算出，想出；D. carry out执行。根据语境和后文“a solution”可知，收银员认为能够想出解决方案。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们身后的队伍越来越长，但收银员没有表现出任何不耐烦或愤怒。A. impatience不耐烦；B. disbelief不相信；C. disappointment失望；D. depression抑郁。根据语境和后文“Then he told his old customer that this was a common ____8____ and not a problem at all.”可知，收银员没有表现出不耐烦，耐心地处理问题。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他确认这名男子已经超出了他一个月的限额，但并没有超出太多，所以他帮助这位顾客确定哪些东西他暂时可以不用。A. share分享；B. deliver递送；C. remember记住；D. determine确定。根据后文“which items he could make do without for the time being”可知，收银员帮助老人确定哪些东西这次可以不买，让购物在限额之内。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后他告诉他的老客户，这是经常发生的事情，根本不是问题。A. complaint抱怨；B. occurrence发生；C. excuse借口；D. dilemma困境。根据后文“not a problem at all”可知，收银员解释说，这种事情经常发生，不是问题。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那位老人体面地离开了。A. discovered发现；B. increased增加；C. overlooked忽视；D. preserved保存。根据语境和前文“with his dignity”可知，老人支付完毕，保住了尊严。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：毫无疑问，他会对那家连锁杂货店有一种忠诚感。A. undoubtedly毫无疑问地；B. impossibly不可能地；C. coincidentally巧合地；D. hesitantly犹豫地。根据语境和后文“have a sense of loyalty to that grocery-store chain”可知，收银员处理得非常好，所以毫无疑问，老人会对这家店有忠诚感。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：到家后，我给店长发了一封电子邮件，称赞他的善良和客户服务。A. recommend推荐；B. forgive原谅；C. compliment赞美；D. comment评论。根据语境和后文“for his kindness and customer service”可知，作者称赞这位收银员的善良和客户服务。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，我收到了经理的一封感谢信，他告诉我，我的评论将被收录在该员工的档案中，并在他每次升职时查看。A. included包括；B. folded折叠；C. measured测量；D. excluded排除。根据后文“in the employee’s file and noted each time he was up for a ____13____”可知，作者的评论将被放进该员工的档案中。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. regulation规则；B. negotiation协商；C. investigation调查；D. promotion提升，晋职。根据语境和前文“he was up for”可知，员工要升职，查看档案作为依据。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：就像他的善举照亮了那天挣扎的老人的生活一样，我希望我的善举能对那位收银员的职业生涯产生积极的影响。A. defending保卫；B. struggling斗争，挣扎；C. competing竞赛；D. starving挨饿。根据前文“He was confused about how it’d happened and more than ____3____ about the situation.”等内容可知，收银员帮助了那天陷入困难、苦苦挣扎的老人。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. impressive令人印象深刻的；B. attractive有吸引力的；C. positive积极的；D. decisive果断的。根据前文“my remarks would be ____12____ in the employee’s file and noted each time he was up for a ____13____”以及“I hope my act of kindness”可知，作者希望那封电子邮件对收银员的职业生涯产生积极影响。故选C项。
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。
Science fiction, or sci-fi, has ____36____(explosive) grown in popularity since the 21st century. Its impact on media, art, pop culture, film and technology has consolidated sci-fi as ____37____ unique storytelling genre.
Before the 2000s, Chinese science fiction was a lesser-known and community-oriented genre. Few works were translated, and the western world took no interest ____38____ it. But the once subgenre has become internationally recognized, mainly because of Ken Liu, a writer, ____39____ (translate) and computer scientist. Liu has done more work than anyone else to translate Chinese sci-fi. After he translated The Three-Body Problem, it became the first contemporary Chinese sci-fi novel in English. ____40____ (publish) in 2014, it proved to be a raging success.
Writing in Chinese is, of course, different from writing in English. The meanings and references used in Chinese sci-fi are unique to the genre. In the works Liu translated, multiple footnotes are used ____41____(describe) the complexity western readers can’t understand, and they explain why a word or sentence ____42____(write) in a certain way. The cultures and languages within China each have their own subtle differences, giving translated works a foreign and distinct feel ____43____ no western novel can match.
The use of traditional and cultural objects, words and places in Chinese science fiction makes the genre a cultural and ____44____ (history) analysis of China. After reading The Three-Body Problem, for example, western readers discover some differences and _____45_____ (similarity) between western and Asian cultures.
【答案】36. explosively
37. a 38. in
39. translator
40. Published
41. to describe
42. is written
43. that##which
44. historical
45. similarities
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了作家、翻译员和计算机科学家刘宇昆翻译中国科幻小说《三体》，取得了巨大成功。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：自21世纪以来，科幻小说的受欢迎程度呈爆炸式增长。修饰动词grown应用副词。故填explosively。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：它对媒体、艺术、流行文化、电影和技术的影响巩固了科幻小说作为一种独特的叙事类型。名词短语unique storytelling genre是单数泛指概念，应用不定冠词限定。 unique 发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：很少有作品被翻译，西方世界对此也不感兴趣。take no interest in“对……不感兴趣”是固定搭配。故填in。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：但这个曾经的亚类型已经得到了国际认可，主要是因为作家、翻译员和计算机科学家刘宇昆(Ken Liu)。根据句意可知，此处应用表示人的名词translator和前文writer及后文computer scientist并列构成名词短语，作名词Ken Liu的同位语。故填translator。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：该书于2014年出版，取得了巨大成功。此处为非谓语，动词publish和主语 it 之间是被动关系，应用其过去分词作状语。句首字母大写，故填Published。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在刘翻译的作品中，使用了多个脚注来描述西方读者无法理解的复杂知识点，并解释为什么一个单词或句子要以某种方式书写。be used to do sth“被用来干某事”是固定搭配，不定式作目的状语。故填to describe。
【42题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：同上。动词write和主语之间是被动关系，此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时的被动语态。主谓一致，故填is written。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国的文化和语言各有其微妙的差异，这给翻译作品带来了一种西方小说无法比拟的异国情调和独特的感觉。此处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为a foreign and distinct feel，指代事物，可用关系代词that或which引导从句，作宾语。故填that/which。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：中国科幻小说中对传统和文化物品、词汇和地点的使用，使其成为对中国文化和历史的分析。修饰名词analysis应用形容词historical“历史的，历史学的”，符合句意。故填historical。
【45题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：例如，在阅读了《三体》之后，西方读者发现了西方文化和亚洲文化之间的一些异同。根据前文some可知，此处应用名词复数和differences并列作宾语。故填similarities。
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 洞分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，就读于一所国际学校，你们学校准备筹办一些活动，以此来缓解学生的期末备考压力。请你给组织方写一封建议信。内容包括：
1. 你建议的活动(至少两项)；
2. 你的理由。
注意：1. 词数100左右(开头和结尾已经给出，但不计入总词数)；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear committee members
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear committee members,
I’m over the moon to hear that you’re organizing some activities aimed at alleviating the pressure of the upcoming final exam on students. Overflowing with brilliant ideas. I am writing to offer some suggestions.
As an old saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Therefore, it is necessary to alternate work with play. From my perspective, weekly outdoor activities, such as basketball games or mountain climbing, should be organized to strengthen students’ bodies and build their characters, thus improving their physical and mental well-being. Additionally, it is highly suggested to arrange group study sessions where students can collaborate and support each other in preparation for exams, which not only fosters a sense of companionship but also eases the burden of academic pressure.
I hope that these activities can be integrated into our school’s plans, which will ultimately contribute to creating a more supportive and conducive environment for students.
Yours.
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的建议信。要求考生给学校写一封建议信，就学校即将筹备活动缓解学生期末备考压力一事提供一些建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：suggestion→ advice
必要的：necessary → essential
此外：additionally → in addition
导致：contribute to→ lead to/result in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：From my perspective, weekly outdoor activities, such as basketball games or mountain climbing, should be organized to strengthen students’ bodies and build their characters, thus improving their physical and mental well-being.
拓展句：From my perspective, weekly outdoor activities, such as basketball games or mountain climbing, should be organized to strengthen students’ bodies and build their characters, which will thus improve their physical and mental well-being.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m over the moon to hear that you’re organizing some activities aimed at alleviating the pressure of the upcoming final exam on students.（运用了that引导宾语从句）
【高分句型2】Additionally, it is highly suggested to arrange group study sessions where students can collaborate and support each other in preparation for exams, which not only fosters a sense of companionship but also eases the burden of academic pressure.（运用了where引导的定语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节 (满分25分)
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。
It was a typical Monday morning for Jenny, a diligent high school senior. The sound of her alarm clock woke her up, a rude awakening from her sweet dreams. She unwillingly opened her eyes, knowing what waited for her--another 5 long days at school.
Dragging herself out of bed, Jenny went through her usual morning routine. She hurriedly got dressed, grabbed her backpack, and rushed to the kitchen for breakfast. Her mother had prepared a nutritious meal, but Jenny had no appetite. She was too occupied with thoughts of an upcoming exam in her most challenging subject, mathematics.
As Jenny walked to school, her mind wandered back to the countless hours she had spent studying and practicing equations (方程式). She had put in lots of effort, hoping to improve her grades. However, despite her dedication, she was struggling to achieve the desired results. Doubts started crawling in, and anxiety stayed in her mind like dark clouds.
As students settled into their seats, Mr. Johnson, their math teacher, announced that the exam would take place that afternoon. Jenny started to feel afraid. She suddenly realized that she had forgotten her calculator at home, an essential tool for the exam. Panic tuned into hopelessness, as she knew that borrowing one during the test would be strictly prohibited.
Jenny’s friends, Emma and David, noticed her worry and approached her after class. They offered their help. Emma suggested that Jenny be honest to Mr. Johnson and explain her situation. David, however, had a different plan. He proposed sneaking (偷偷给) his calculator to her during the exam, risking punishment for cheating.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Jenny’s heart sank, as she was tom between honesty and the temptation of an easy solution.
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The exam started, but Jenny felt more confident than ever before with Mr. Johnson’s calculator in hand.
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【答案】
Jenny’s heart sank, as she was torn between honesty and the temptation of an easy solution. She sat there without a decision. After a period of hesitation, sticking to her principles, she decided to follow Emma’s advice. She built up the courage and approached Mr. Johnson with concern. Jenny explained her forgetfulness in a low voice. Surprisingly, Mr. Johnson understood Jenny’s situation. He even offered to lend her a calculator for the exam.
The exam started, but Jenny felt more confident than ever before with Mr. Johnson’s calculator in hand. She dealt with each problem with determination and focus. Finally, the bell rang, signaling the end of the exam. Jenny handed her test paper to Mr. Johnson, hopeful yet unsure of her performance. In the end Jenny received an unexpected grade--an A. jenny learned a valuable lesson that success shouldn’t come at the cost of one’s principles. With renewed faith in her abilities, Jenny started her journey towards achieving her goals, knowing that hard work would lead her towards success.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以事情发展的顺序为线索展开。主要讲述了一位努力学习的高中生Jenny在数学考试前的焦虑与挣扎。Jenny忘记带计算器去学校，感到恐慌和无助。她的朋友提出了不同的解决方案：一个建议诚实地向老师求助；一个建议她冒险作弊。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“珍妮的心一沉，她在诚实和容易解决的诱惑之间摇摆不定。”可知，第一段可描写珍妮的内心挣扎和最终决定诚实地向老师求助，说明自己的情况，并且准备继续参加考试。
②由第二段首句内容“考试开始了，但有了约翰逊先生的计算器，珍妮比以往任何时候都更有信心。”可知，第二段可描写珍妮在约翰逊先生的计算器帮助下完成了卷子，并为自己感到自豪。
2.续写线索：心下沉——向老师求助——借给她计算器——考试开始——完成考试——为自己感到自豪
3.词汇激活
活行为类
①靠近：approach/ come to
②处理，解决：deal with/ handle
③实现：achieve/ accomplish
情绪类
①惊人地：Surprisingly/ astonishingly
②无把握：unsure/ uncertain
【点睛】【高分句型1】After a period of hesitation, sticking to her principles, she decided to follow Emma’s advice.（运用了现在分词Sticking作状语）
【高分句型2】 Finally, the bell rang, signaling the end of the exam. ( 运用了现在分词signaling作状语)
【高分句型3】With renewed faith in her abilities, Jenny started her journey towards achieving he goals, knowing that hard work would lead her towards success. (运用了现在分词knowing作状语、that引导的宾语从句)2024 届高三模考 (1月20日)
英语试题
注意事项: 本试卷满分为150分, 时量为120分钟
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。
一、听力部分
1 What will the weather probably be like at the weekend
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.
2. What is the total value of the toy cars
A. 50. B. 130. C. 150.
3. Why does the man refuse to get a rabbit
A. He wants a toy instead. B. He doesn’t think it’s cute. C. He’s got other animals to take care.
4. What will the man do before going into town
A. Eat his breakfast. B. Have his hair cut. C. Visit a bookshop.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Skin problems. B. Eating habits. C. Health care.
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 season is it most likely to be now
A. Spring. B. Winter. C. Autumn.
7. What gift will Linda get from the man
A. A coat. B. A dictionary. C. A mobile phone.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Judge and competitor. B. Teacher and student. C. Poet and reader.
9. What does the man think of the woman
A. Gifted. B. Supportive. C. Hard-working.
10. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Keep writing poems. B. Listen to others’ advice. C. Create chances to show talent.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. How much does the meal deal cost
A. $9.99. B. $10.99. C. $12.99.
12. How can the woman be best described
A. Friendly. B. Casual. C. Shy.
13 Where are the speakers likely to be
A. At a bank. B. At a party. C. At a coffee shop.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。
14. Which language did David learn first
A. English. B. French. C. Arabic.
15. How long has Nancy lived in the US
A. For her entire life. B. Less than three years. C. Since high school.
16. Which country would Nancy want to visit most
A. Italy. B. France. C. Portugal.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker most likely talking to
A. His friends. B. His family. C. His tour customers.
18. When will the group leave the house
A. At 5:00 a, m. B. At 9:00 a.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
19. What does the speaker still need to do now
A. Pack his bags. B. Find his passport. C. Gather all national ID cards.
20. What does the speaker want to do most
A. Visiting beaches. B. Playing golf. C. Hiking mountains.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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Everybody notices them-they’ll make you look 20 years older the instant you put them on.
They collect sounds from behind you-which makes hearing your friends in a restaurant or crowded room impossible.
They use 10-year-old technology that amplifies (放大) everything, which can cause even more hearing loss!
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It is the world’s most affordable, advanced in-ear hearing aid. Soundwise uses advanced technology that was specifically designed to pick up whispers so hearing your loved ones or the television so much clearer is virtually guaranteed. Thanks to Soundwise, you can hear your friends and enjoy life with no need to avoid noisy restaurants, movie theaters, or crowded places.
This hearing aid is incredibly advanced and packed with new technology:
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1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about most modern hearing aids
A. They fail to collect sounds all around you.
B. They make you look older than your age.
C. They employ cutting-edge technology.
D. They have a negative influence on hearing.
2. What feature is associated with the Soundwise Aria hearing aid
A. It is heavy and difficult to hide in the ear.
B. It charges more than audiologists will do.
C. It uses enhanced noise reduction technology.
D. It can be tried at home and returned at any time.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To promote a new product of hearing aid.
B. To highlight risks of untreated hearing loss.
C. To compare different brands of hearing aids.
D. To inform us of the latest hearing aid technology.
B
Eva, the Belgian Malinois, is home now, getting a well-deserved rest surrounded by new toys after nearly dying while protecting her human from a mountain lion.
The attack happened on May 16 in northern California when 24-year-old Erin Wilson headed down a path toward the Trinity River before she found herself cornered by a mountain lion. “I was just walking down the slope with the dog running ahead of’ me. I turned around and there was this cat just growling at me and it attacked me, ”Wilson told NPR. “I screamed for Eva and she came running. ”
Mountain lion attacks on humans are incredibly rare. Since 1890, California has recorded only six fatal mountain lion attacks because of the animal’s generally shy, reclusive (独处的) nature. Their preferred prey is deer, which are normally in abundance in their forested habitat, but recent drought conditions have made food scarce in some areas. Wilson thought that these conditions made the sudden appearance of a slim woman look like an attractive option.
To protect her human, Eva leapt between Wilson and the lion, tackling the wild cat and embarked on a life-and-death struggle between the two animals. After a short fight, the mountain lion got its jaws around Eva’s head and Wilson fought to free her dog. hitting the lion with rocks in an attempt to break its grip. Eventually, Wilson ran back to her truck and flagged down passing motorist Sharon Houston Fetching an iron bar from her truck. Wilson and Houston ran back down the trail and their combined efforts managed to frighten the big cat off.
Wounded herself and shaken by the experience, Wilson still managed to carry Eva back to the Animal Hospital. The 2-year-old dog didn’t need surgery, but her wounds were still extensive. Eva left the animal hospital on May 19 with surgical tape wrapped around both her front paws, and the veterinarian said she might lose sight in her left eye.
4. What made Erin Wilson the target of the mountain lion
A. The abundant deer in their forested habitat.
B. The lack of prey due to extreme conditions.
C. The mountain lion’s shy and reclusive nature.
D. The slim and attractive appearance of Wilson.
5. What do the underlined words “embarked on” mean in paragraph 4
A. Proceeded with. B. Dawned on. C. Wrapped up. D. Kicked off
6. How did Wilson drive the mountain lion off
A. She freed a dog and threw rocks at it fiercely.
B. She stopped a passing driver and broke its grip.
C. She gathered local people and shouted loudly at it.
D. She used a tool and scared it away with another driver.
7. Which of the following can best describe Eva according to the passage
A. Heroic and loyal. B. Obedient and adorable.
C. Friendly and dependable. D. Courageous and naughty.
C
You are what you eat-and what you eat may be encoded in your DNA. Studies have indicated that your genes play a role in determining the foods you find delicious or disgusting. But exactly how big a role they play has been difficult to figure out. “Everything has a genetic component. even if it’s small, ”says Joanne Cole, a geneticist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. “We know that there is some genetic contribution to why we eat the foods we eat Can we take the next step and actually locate the regions in the genome (基因) ”
New research led by Cole has gotten a step closer. Through a large-scale genomics analysis, her team has identified 481 genome regions that were directly linked to dietary patterns and food preferences. The findings, which have not yet been peer-reviewed, were presented last month at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference.
The team based the new study on a 2020 Nature Communications study by Cole and her colleagues that used data from the U. K. Biobank, a public database of the genetic and health information of 500, 000 participants. By scanning genomes, the new analysis was able to identify 194 regions associated with dietary patterns and 287 linked to specific foods such as fruit, cheese, fish, tea and alcohol Further understanding how genetics impact how we eat could reveal differences in nutritional needs or disease risks.
“One of the problems with a lot of these genomics studies is that they’re very small. They don’t have enough people to really be able to identify genes in ways that are credible. This study had a huge group of people, so it’s really powerful. ” says Monica Dus, a geneticist at the University of Michigan. “The other thing that I thought was really great is that there are so many different traits that they’re measuring related to diet including cholesterol (胆固醇). the body and socioeconomic backgrounds. ” As the research advances. Dus says, such genome analysis could potentially assist health care providers and even policymakers to address larger issues that affect food access and health.
It’s definitely true that it may contribute to making sure there aren’t food deserts-areas which have limited access to fresh, healthy and affordable food-or to making sure that there’s a higher minimum wage so that everyone can afford to eat, although the journey ahead remains lengthy and challenging
8. How did researchers conduct the present study
A. By involving a substantial number of participants.
B. By directly analyzing the data from a public database.
C. By building on a previous study based on large-scale data.
D. By identifying genome regions associated with dietary patterns
9. Which statement will Monica Dus probably agree with
A. Powerful participants were involved in the current study.
B. The methods employed for the previous studies were credible
C. The genome analyses have helped address larger social issues.
D. Various features linked to diet were considered in the present study.
10. What’s the author’s attitude towards the present study
A. Critical B. Optimistic. C. Skeptical D. Indifferent.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. The benefits of latest large-scale diet-related genome analyses.
B. The contribution of genes to diet patterns and food preferences.
C. The significance of a newly published diet-related genome discovery.
D. The introduction of a research on identifying diet-related genome regions.
D
The future is electric. That means it will need a lot of batteries, motors and wires. That, in turn, means a lot of minerals with which to build them. Great times, then, for prospectors (探矿者), and particularly for any who think they can increase the efficiency of their profession. Several firms are applying artificial intelligence to the process, both to improve the possibility of mining and to detect underground ore (矿石) bodies that are invisible to current techniques.
KoBold Metals in California, Earth Al in San Francisco and Verai in Boston are small fish at the moment But at least one bigger fish-Rio Tinto, an Australian-British firm-is also keen. They are gathering lots of geological (地质的), geochemical and geophysical data to feed software models. These, they hope, will spot patterns and draw inferences about where to sink new mines. Some of the data are new. But a lot were kept in the archives (档案室) of national geological surveys and journals of geology or sat in the form of rock cores in various sheds around the world.
KoBold has transformed archive data from around the world, many of which are on paper and some of which go back to the 19th century, into machine-usable form. That has permitted it to build maps of areas of interest all over Earth’s surface Some of those maps are used to train the company’s Al models. Others are used to test those Al models’ effectiveness by checking how good they are at predicting known ore deposits (矿藏) on maps that they have not previously seen. If they pass, they can be let loose on (放手做) under-explored places of interest and suggest the most effective places to drill. Thanks to that, last year KoBold announced its discovery of’ a rich copper deposit, in Zambia.
In spite of the success, Kurt House, KoBold’s boss, observes that many of the exploration projects fail to turn into actual mines. AI therefore has plenty of room to improve. However, by greatly expanding the volume of rock which can be searched, it will enable new mining in our own countries, lessening the need to rely on other countries for future supplies.
12. Why is it great times for prospectors
A. There is a high demand for plenty of minerals.
B. They want to increase their working efficiency.
C. There are many invisible underground ore bodies.
D. They can use AI to improve the possibility of mining.
13. Which of the following is not the data that the firms collect
A. Newly collected geological data. B. Geological data in the archives.
C. Data in the form of rock cores. D. Data about the software models.
14. How did KoBold discover the rich copper deposit last year
A. By transforming machine-usable archive data.
B. By building maps of all the known ore deposits.
C. By using AI models trained with maps of’ mines.
D. By drilling the under-explored places of interest.
15. What does Kurt House suggest in the last paragraph
A. We can fully rely on AI to locate actual mines.
B. AI could help improve mineral exploration.
C. Al will help increase the number of ore deposits.
D. We should join other countries on new mining.
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Houseplant collections have become a popular social media trend. For many people, tending to plants has surfaced as a hobby that enables them to experience greater comfort and beauty from the presence of living things sharing their space. “____16____ They include lowering stress, decreasing depression, improving productivity and uplifting mood, ”says Jamie Jones, PhD. a psychotherapist in Washington, D. C.
____17____ Anyone starting to care for plants should be patient and allow themselves time to learn the basics. Here are two plants that experts recommend for bringing mental health benefits:
Snake plant. These popular indoor plants have a striking appearance, with dark green sword-shaped leaves, It is very easy to care for. and it thrives in spaces with low sunlight and filters the air. ____18____
Lavender. Well known for its relaxing scent, lavender has a calming effect, aids in reducing stress and promotes sleep. You can clip and dry the leaves and put them in a bowl or even sprinkle them into your bath.
Before you bring home a boatload of plants Jones says it’s not about how many plants you have, but rather how you interact with them. For instance, is there enough space for plants in areas where you spend a lot of time ____19____ If you have a small space or aren’t sure how much time you’re willing to invest in it, starting out with a lot of plants could be overwhelming. “Just one plant can make a difference It can engage you by its smell or color that creates a positive mood response with every interaction. ”says Jones.
Remember that while indoor gardening can help with your mental well-being, it’s not a cure-all. ____20____ But caring for plants can be a useful and enjoyable part of an overall wellness routine.
A. It’s a great first plant.
B. Do you have time to care for them daily
C. Are you willing to invest money in buying and caring for them
D. Plants and gardening have been found to have multiple mental health benefits.
E. Having a plant doesn’t immediately or directly impact mental health processes.
F. Like any new skill or hobby, taking care of houseplants comes with a learning curve.
G. Plant care helps one focus on the present moment and provides a feeling of accomplishment.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Not long ago, I was at a grocery store, and an elderly man in front of me was using a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program card-what we used to call food stamps(食物券). The card reader kept ____21____ his payment. He’d obviously gone over his ____22____ for the month. He was confused about how it’d happened and more than ____23____ about the situation.
While I was wondering whether the man would be displeased or ____24____ if I stepped in and offered to pay the difference (差额), the young cashier said, “Sir, this happens all the time. It’s not a problem. I promise we can ____25____ a solution together.”
The line behind us was growing long, but the cashier didn’t show any ____26____ or anger. He confirmed the man was over his limit for the month but wasn’t over by much, so he helped the customer ____27____ which items he could make do without for the time being. Then he told his old customer that this was a common ____28____ and not a problem at all. The elderly man left with his dignity ____29____. He would _____30_____ have a sense of loyalty to that grocery-store chain.
When it was my turn, I took note of the cashier’s name on his name tag. Arriving home, I sent an email to the manager of the store to _____31_____ the employee for his kindness and customer service. Soon, I received a reply with thanks from the manager, letting me know that my remarks would be _____32_____ in the employee’s file and noted each time he was up for a _____33_____.
In the same way as his act of kindness brightened the life of the elderly man who was _____34_____ that day, I hope my act of kindness could have a(n)_____35_____ influence on that cashier’s career.
21.
A. delaying B. declining C. searching D. repeating
22.
A. expectation B. demand C. limit D. requirement
23.
A. embarrassed B. delighted C. excited D. frightened
24.
A. proud B. grateful C. curious D. peaceful
25
A. turn out B. make out C. work out D. carry out
26.
A. impatience B. disbelief C. disappointment D. depression
27.
A. share B. deliver C. remember D. determine
28.
A. complaint B. occurrence C. excuse D. dilemma
29.
A. discovered B. increased C. overlooked D. preserved
30.
A. undoubtedly B. impossibly C. coincidentally D. hesitantly
31.
A. recommend B. forgive C. compliment D. comment
32.
A. included B. folded C. measured D. excluded
33.
A. regulation B. negotiation C. investigation D. promotion
34.
A. defending B. struggling C. competing D. starving
35.
A. impressive B. attractive C. positive D. decisive
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。
Science fiction, or sci-fi, has ____36____(explosive) grown in popularity since the 21st century. Its impact on media, art, pop culture, film and technology has consolidated sci-fi as ____37____ unique storytelling genre.
Before the 2000s, Chinese science fiction was a lesser-known and community-oriented genre. Few works were translated, and the western world took no interest ____38____ it. But the once subgenre has become internationally recognized, mainly because of Ken Liu, a writer, ____39____ (translate) and computer scientist. Liu has done more work than anyone else to translate Chinese sci-fi. After he translated The Three-Body Problem, it became the first contemporary Chinese sci-fi novel in English. ____40____ (publish) in 2014, it proved to be a raging success.
Writing in Chinese is, of course, different from writing in English. The meanings and references used in Chinese sci-fi are unique to the genre. In the works Liu translated, multiple footnotes are used ____41____(describe) the complexity western readers can’t understand, and they explain why a word or sentence ____42____(write) in a certain way. The cultures and languages within China each have their own subtle differences, giving translated works a foreign and distinct feel ____43____ no western novel can match.
The use of traditional and cultural objects, words and places in Chinese science fiction makes the genre a cultural and ____44____ (history) analysis of China. After reading The Three-Body Problem, for example, western readers discover some differences and _____45_____ (similarity) between western and Asian cultures.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 洞分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，就读于一所国际学校，你们学校准备筹办一些活动，以此来缓解学生的期末备考压力。请你给组织方写一封建议信。内容包括：
1. 你建议活动(至少两项)；
2. 你的理由。
注意：1. 词数100左右(开头和结尾已经给出，但不计入总词数)；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear committee members,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
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。
It was a typical Monday morning for Jenny, a diligent high school senior. The sound of her alarm clock woke her up, a rude awakening from her sweet dreams. She unwillingly opened her eyes, knowing what waited for her--another 5 long days at school.
Dragging herself out of bed, Jenny went through her usual morning routine. She hurriedly got dressed, grabbed her backpack, and rushed to the kitchen for breakfast. Her mother had prepared a nutritious meal, but Jenny had no appetite. She was too occupied with thoughts of an upcoming exam in her most challenging subject, mathematics.
As Jenny walked to school, her mind wandered back to the countless hours she had spent studying and practicing equations (方程式). She had put in lots of effort, hoping to improve her grades. However, despite her dedication, she was struggling to achieve the desired results. Doubts started crawling in, and anxiety stayed in her mind like dark clouds.
As students settled into their seats, Mr. Johnson, their math teacher, announced that the exam would take place that afternoon. Jenny started to feel afraid. She suddenly realized that she had forgotten her calculator at home, an essential tool for the exam. Panic tuned into hopelessness, as she knew that borrowing one during the test would be strictly prohibited.
Jenny’s friends, Emma and David, noticed her worry and approached her after class. They offered their help. Emma suggested that Jenny be honest to Mr. Johnson and explain her situation. David, however, had a different plan. He proposed sneaking (偷偷给) his calculator to her during the exam, risking punishment for cheating.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Jenny’s heart sank, as she was tom between honesty and the temptation of an easy solution.
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The exam started, but Jenny felt more confident than ever before with Mr. Johnson’s calculator in hand.
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