湖南省2023-2024学年普通高中学业水平合格性考试（压轴卷)英语试题（含答案）

湖南省普通高中学业水平合格性考试（压轴卷）
英 语
本试卷由试题卷和答题卡两部分组成。试卷分三个部分，共6页。时量90分钟，满分100分。所有试题均须在答题卡上作答。
第一部分阅读技能（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 阅读理解（共12小题；每小题3分，满分36分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Andrew is a teenager from Germany, studying in Garden School. He is very interested in Chinese classic novels. He wants to buy some to read but he doesn’t know what to choose. Therefore, he asked his classmates to recommend some and he has made a list according to their recommendations.
Romance of the Three KingdomsAuthor: Luo Guanzhong（1330 — 1400）Recommended by: TomReason for recommendation:It influences the world most because it is very rich in strategies（策略） and many are applicable（适用的） today. One of them in the story is the Empty Fort Strategy by the famous strategist Zhuge Liang. The story has spread all over the world.Price: ￥ 58Dream of the Red ChamberAuthor:Cao Xueqin（1715 — 1763）Recommended by: CocoReason for recommendation:It is worth reading as there is a whole group of fans around the world called “Redologists（红学研究者）”. They have conferences and debate its details. It offers a panoramic（全景式的） view of society. The female characters in it are especially strong. Cao wished to respect them.Price: ￥ 55The Journey to the WestAuthor: Wu Cheng’en （about 1501 — 1582）Recommended by: Chen YingReason for recommendation:It is a classic novel published in the 16th century. It has positive spirit and no fear of difficulties. It focuses on a “hero’s journey” and the hero must complete difficult tasks, learning lessons along the way.Price: ￥64The Water MarginAuthor: Shi Naian（1296 — 1371）Recommended by: JudyReason for recommendation:It focuses on action and anti-hero themes（主题）. Though the 108 people, 105 men and 3 women, may be “bad guys”, they make up their mind to protect their own people. The novel has been translated into many languages, including German.Price: ￥45
1. Who was born in the 13th century
A. Luo Guanzhong. B. Cao Xueqin.
C. Wu Cheng’en. D. Shi Naian.
2. If Andrew has ￥ 160, how many books can he buy at most
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
3. If Andrew wants to find a method to solve his problem, which book may he read
A. Romance of the Three Kingdoms. B. Dream of the Red Chamber.
C. The Journey to the West. D. The Water Margin.
4. Judy recommended The Water Margin to Andrew because ______.
A. it is published in the 16th century
B. the edition（版本） in German is easier for him to understand
C. Andrew can be one of the Redologists
D. Andrew likes Zhuge Liang very much
B
Wang Yi, who can’t walk or even communicate normally, has written eight books with one movable finger. Wang was born with cerebral palsy（脑瘫） in Jiangsu Province in 1989. Restricted to a wheelchair as she began to grow up, she even has difficulty eating and bathing.
However, Wang and her parents have stayed positive. Since childhood, Wang’s parents have been telling her to regard herself as a normal person even if she is physically disabled. She practiced performing daily activities repeatedly. With her parents’ help, she learned to live with her physical disability and became more determined to pursue her dream of writing.
Literature has become a way for her to communicate with the world. Sitting in a wheelchair, Wang runs after her dream in her own way. Though she only has one movable finger on her right hand, she has managed to write eight books with a total of more than a million words. “For me, writing is not a tool to make a living, but my necessary life mode. Only when I am involved in writing can I feel complete,” she stressed.
Wang hopes that every disabled person can live without discrimination（歧视）. “What I value most is the sense of value and dignity from the efforts of the disabled themselves, as well as from social recognition, acceptance and equal treatment.” She also hopes that readers can experience the strength of life, the warmth of family and the beauty of the times when they are reading her works.
Jidi Majia, Vice Chairman of the China Writers Association commented, “Although Wang Yi has a disability, the spirit shown in her works is positive. Besides, Wang’s lyrics show a unique understanding about the value of life.”
5. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. Wang’s dream of writing.
B. Wang’s influence on her parents.
C. The attitude of Wang’s family towards her condition.
D. The difficulties Wang and her parents have to overcome.
6. Why does Wang Yi consider writing a necessary life mode
A. It helps her earn a living.
B. It improves her physical condition.
C. It offers her knowledge and makes her content.
D. It helps her communicate with the world and feel complete.
7. According to Wang Yi, what matters most for the disabled
A. The career success. B. The sense of value and dignity.
C. The warmth of family. D. The financial support from society.
8. Which of the following can best describe Wang Yi
A. Determined and hard-working. B. Warm-hearted and creative.
C. Cautious and positive. D. Unique and energetic.
C
Rivers are very important. Humans rely on them for food and water. But rivers can destroy things, too. They can flood, or rise over their banks, making the water run into the nearby land. Floods can also kill humans and wildlife. However, floods are not always bad. Some ecosystems need them every once in a while.
Flooding can not only drown animals but also destroy habitats. For example, a flood in India in 2012 killed many one-horned rhinos. Flood waters can pick up dirt from riverbanks, which makes the water dirty. Too much dirt will clog rivers and streams, preventing the river from flowing. Sometimes flood waters can carry pollution to the sea and harm marine life. In addition, flood waters can carry disease, including hepatitis A（甲型肝炎） and cholera（霍乱）.
However, not everything about floods is bad. Sometimes they bring new life to ecosystems. Flood waters carry nutrients to the nearby land. Over time, the water dries up and leaves behind particles（微粒） of dirt and mud. The particles are called sediment（沉淀物） which can be good due to its ability to improve the dirt and help plants grow. Floods are important to some animals as well. For instance, some animals see floods as a sign that it is time to mate or migrate. Floods leave sediment on river beds where baby fish can grow and carry nutrients for small animals in the water to eat. Moreover, in dry seasons, water might dry up, but floods help refill the wetlands, keeping the ecosystem going.
Floods are a part of nature. They can destroy living things and the environment. But some ecosystems need floods to survive.
9. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined word “clog” in Paragraph 2
A. Become. B. Pollute. C. Block. D. Develop.
10. How do floods help ecosystems
A. Nutrients carried by floods can make soil richer.
B. Floods make all the animals migrate more easily.
C. Tiny fish going with floods feed some animals.
D. Floods can improve the dirt and help plants grow.
11. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. The way in which floods feed animals.
B. The benefits of floods to ecosystems.
C. An effective means of improving soil.
D. The reason for people’s appreciating floods.
12. What’s the best title of this article
A. The Bad Effects of Flooding B. The Secret of Flooding
C. Floods-A Disaster to Humans D. Floods — A Part of Nature
第二节小标题填空（共3小题；每小题3分，满分9分）
下面文章中有3处（第13~15题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C和D）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题卡上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
E-Bike Safety Tips
Before you go on your next two-wheeled adventure, make sure you’re familiar with the ins and outs of bicycle safety. E-bike is a great way to get around, save money and protect the environment. But fun as e-bikes are to ride, they still require practices to ensure your fun rides can be safe. It is important to pay careful attention to some tips.
Keep dos and don’ts in mind.
Wear a helmet. A full face helmet with a face shield can give you all around protection. Ride with the flow of traffic rather than against it. Don’t talk on the phone, text, or listen to music. Don’t forget to use the lights to make you more visible at night, which may decrease chances of road accidents.
13. ______
That starts with checking that the tires are inflated（充气）. Make sure the brakes are working properly. Take it for adjustment before you go for a ride if the bicycle hasn’t been used for a while. For an e-bike, also make sure your battery is charged. Plus, before and after every ride, inspect your bicycle for damage.
14. ______
This is important for e-bike riders. With the ability to go faster comes the responsibility to know when you should slow down.
15. ______
Read the signals and pay attention to the lane（车道） markings when you’re riding in the street. Moreover, check the sign to see where e-bikes are allowed. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. You can check the People for Bikes website （people forbikes. org） for more information.
A. Ride in the right lanes.
B. Be aware of your speed.
C. Be cautious of proper helmets.
D. Be sure your bike is ready to ride.
第二部分 知识运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For a long time I saw happiness as a huge banner（旗帜） across the finish line of a long race. I felt that only when I 16 certain things could I finally be happy in my life. Most of the time I felt like a tortoise believing that being slow would win the race. At other times I would act like a rabbit trying different side roads at dangerous 17 hoping to reach that banner a little faster. Gradually, I began to see that no matter how long I raced towards it, the banner was never any 18 . I finally decided to sit down and take a break. It was then that I saw my 19 sitting beside me.
It had been with me as I 20 hard to support my family, as I played with my children and heard them laughing and even when I was 21 with my wife at my side looking after me. It had been with me as I raced towards that stupid banner. I just did not have the 22 to see it.
As an old Chinese saying goes, “Stress is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” Perhaps we all should stop our race towards the 23 life we think we should have and enjoy the life we have now.
Don’t be a tortoise or a rabbit when it 24 your happiness. Be a playful dog and carry your stick of joy with you everywhere you go. Take yourself out of the race, you are 25 there.
16. A. forgot B. missed C. offered D. finished
17. A. speed B. height C. place D. time
18. A. clearer B. lower C. closer D. smaller
19. A. happiness B. sadness C. success D. friendship
20. A. studied B. fought C. exercised D. worked
21. A. lonely B. sick C. tired D. hungry
22. A. courage B. chance C. wisdom D. strength
23. A. real B. perfect C. common D. colorful
24. A. comes to B. turns to C. gets to D. goes to
25. A. still B. ever C. never D. already
第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。
The Internet has the power to connect people across the world to a single shared community. We can gain almost anything online — with access to the Internet come some 26. ______ （true） life-changing advantages. One of the greatest advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy access to 27. ______ huge amount of information. Now the Internet 28. ______ （become） the first place that the majority of people turn to for information. Meanwhile, it has also made our lives unbelievably 29. ______ （convenience）, as all sorts of goods and services 30. ______ （provide） by e-commerce.Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. No matter where we are, we are able to keep in touch with loved ones 31. ______ share our hobbies. Though the Internet brings many valuable advantages, being connected has 32. ______ （it） problems. We must be aware 33. ______ these problems and be careful 34. ______ （use） the Internet properly and responsibly. Only in this way can the Internet be a place of discovery, wonder and 35. ______ （inspire） for everyone.
第三部分 写作技能（共两节，满分30分）
第一节双向翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语，并将答案转写到答题卡上。
After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes, I found myself bored and aching from doing the same moves over and over again. Luckily, my coach taught me how to relax my muscles and focus on peace of mind while performing the routine. With these requirements of tai chi in mind, I found to my satisfaction that 36. 我的平衡性和柔韧性慢慢有所改善, that I was able to do more difficult moves, and that my love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.
In time, I began to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi. I discovered that 37. tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, which are believed to form the unity of opposites. Neither can exist independent of the other; for example, there is no shadow without light. The practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance of yin and yang in the body through opposite movements. Eventually, 38. tai chi brings about a state of physical balance and mental peace.
A year of practising 39. tai chi has had a positive effect on my everyday life. I sleep better at night, and I am more energetic during the day. 40. 我感到更快乐和更自信了. Tai chi has taught me to relax my mind, enabling me to stay cool in stressful situations. I am sure I will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits it has brought me.
第二节情景作文（共1小题，满分20分）
41.为了激发同学们对科学的兴趣并扩大科技俱乐部的影响力，你校科技俱乐部决定招纳新成员。假定你是俱乐部负责人，请你用英文写一则纳新启事刊登在校英文报上，内容如下：
Aim to recruit new members to keep our blood fresh
Conditions for becoming a new member a good command of science knowledge have experience in science activities
The regular activities of the club science projectsexhibitions monthlyattend science competitionsshow your wonderful talent there
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
New Members Wanted
Hello, freshmen! __________________________________________________________________________
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Science Club
湖南省普通高中学业水平合格性考试（压轴卷）
英语参考答案
第一部分 阅读技能
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答案 D C A B C D B A C A B D D B A
第二部分 知识运用
第一节 完形填空
题号 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
答案 D A C A D B C B A D
第二节 语法填空
26. truly 27. a 28. has become 29. convenient 30. are provided 31. who 32. its 33. of
34. to use 35. inspiration
第三部分 写作技能
第一节 双向翻译
36. my balance and flexibility slowly improved
37.太极拳深深植根于中国的阴阳哲学
38.太极拳带来了身体平衡和心态平和的状态
39.太极拳对我的日常生活产生了积极的影响
40. I feel happier and more confident
第二节 情景作文
41. One possible version:
New Members Wanted
Hello, freshmen! To keep our blood fresh, we decided to recruit new members in our Science Club!
Here, we hold varied activities like science projects and exhibitions monthly, which will be published on the school’s newspaper. What’s more, we attend science competitions with other schools every year. You can show everyone your wonderful talent there.
A good command of science knowledge will definitely arm you with a competitive advantage. It will be even better if you have any other experience in science activities.
Please come to Classroom 101 to sign up and join us without hesitation!
Science Club