湖南省长沙麓山国际实验学校2024届高三下学期模拟考试英语试题(含答案)

2023-2024-2麓山国际高三下模拟考试
英 语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）略
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
Make life as easy as possible with devices and gear designed to simplify your travels — whether that means charging on the go, neat organizers or lightweight storage for no-trouble quick trips.
LARQ Bottle Filter(过滤器)
This innovative drinking bottle with a low-pressure sucker is designed to filter water on the go, wiping out pollutants such as chlorine(氯) for a refreshing taste. The filter will work on up to 151 litres of water before needing to be replaced — the equivalent(等同) of around 300 single-use plastic bottles. Available in 500ml ( 58) and 740ml ( 68) sizes.
Stubble & Co Adventure Bag
This 42-litre backpack has an easy-access clamshell(翻盖) design that opens to reveal zipped parts of various sizes, including a waterproof pocket for shoes. It also features a laptop sleeve, water bottle pocket and hidden parts for valuables. Available in black, olive, blue and orange. 195.
Shokz OpenFit
Shokz’s lightweight earphones sit on top of the ear canal, meaning they’re comfortable enough to wear for long periods. The 28-hour battery life ensures you won’t need to charge them on an overnight trip, though it’s easy enough to do so by plugging in the small, accompanying case. The Shokz App allows you to customize the controls, too. 179.
July Carry On Pro
For those who prefer not to carry luggage on their backs, this smart roller is the perfect overnighter. It has two separate internal parts, a waterproof polycarbonate(聚碳酸酯) hard shell and a zipped front part in which to store a laptop. The integrated, removable power bank allows travelers to charge devices on the go 275.
21. What is special about LARQ Bottle Filter
A. It is of various sizes. B. It makes for health.
C. It is used to store water. D. It replaces 300 plastic bottles.
22. Which is suitable for listening to music
A. Shokz OpenFit. B. July Carry On Pro.
C. LARQ Bottle Filter. D. Stubble & Co Adventure Bag.
23. What is the text
A. A travel diary. B. A life description. C. A science instruction. D. A sales advertisement.
B
I dreamed of playing the piano as a kid and managed to get into the Royal Academy of Arts in my 30s, I visited Thailand where I met my wife. My wife works at a sanctuary(保护区) called Elephants World. On my 50th birthday, she persuaded the manager of Elephants World to allow us to bring a piano there to play for the rescued elephants. I wanted to make the effort to carry the heavy piano myself, knowing these animals have worked for humans all their life and that many are disabled from being treated badly. It was challenging. At last, we used a truck to transport my piano and placed it in a field.
Elephants are almost always hungry — if they get the opportunity, they’ll eat and won’t stop. But as soon as I started playing, one elephant, who was blind, stopped eating and listened. I realized that this elephant, trapped in a world of darkness, loved music. From that day, there was no more concern, and that was the beginning of the connection between me and these huge creatures.
I continue to play for these elephants that run freely, though I could be under threat of attack. But I have faith that music somehow makes them quiet and relaxed. Once, a particularly dangerous male elephant walked straight to me when I started playing, and curled(卷) his trunk. He looked like a baby and just stood by the piano, which was incredible.
I’d played pre-recorded music in the jungle, but they didn’t seem to react; the same with the electric piano. A traditional piano, the sounds of which spread across the woods, seems to communicate better with the animals. They can pick up sounds through their feet. I also think elephants understand the human expression, which shows music really is a universal language. And music has become an essential part of their life, illustrating the profound impact that music can have on these creatures.
I never would have thought I’d combine my love for the piano with an unexpected love for elephants.
24. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Playing the piano for the elephants. B. Getting the manager’s permission.
C. Getting the piano into the sanctuary. D. Working for human beings for long.
25. What boosted the author’s confidence to play for the elephants
A. His passion for music. B. The response of an elephant.
C. The support from his wife. D. His sympathy for the elephants.
26. What does the example of the male elephant in paragraph 3 show
A. The music has a calming influence. B. Male elephants prefer music.
C. The author is highly skilled in piano. D. People often misunderstand elephants.
27. What does the author say about the elephants in paragraph 4
A. They have special language. B. They bond with him soon.
C. They are sensitive to sounds. D. They can feel live music.
C
Rushing down the path, the traceur(跑酷者) is on the lookout for his next obstacles such as fire escapes, walls, or fences. As soon as he realizes a massive brick wall stands between him and where he wants to be, he unintentionally grabs on the wall with his hands and lifts himself to stand on top of it. His next move is a jump that lands him back on solid ground; however, noticing that he is unstable, he rolls to avoid injury.
Traceurs are athletes who perform remarkable gymnastics actions in urban environments. Serious traceurs are fascinated not just by the physical challenges of Parkour, but by its philosophy. Those who learn to excel at Parkour claim to develop not just physical fitness, but increased self-confidence and critical thinking skills, as they train themselves to find ways around every obstacle in their paths.
Because of these philosophical foundations, Parkour is often described by traceurs as more of a lifestyle or an art form than a sport. Passionate traceurs are determined to keep Parkour from becoming a competitive petition, they argue, devalues the philosophical theory behind Parkour. People who practice Parkour should be more concerned with their relationship to the environment than with a ticking clock, a score, or a cheering crowd. Furthermore, traceurs should work with each other to improve confidence, awareness, and unity. Competition, they argue, only brings about feelings of conflict and disharmony.
While Parkour purists suggest that the philosophy behind Parkour helps to limit injuries, they must remember that not everyone who tries to leap over a mailbox is an experienced traceur trying to get in touch with his or her environment. Adolescents attempting to carry out these acrobatic(杂技的) skills could severely injure themselves. So while newcomers to Parkour might be eager to investigate this art of movement, it would be wise for them to remember the physicality behind the philosophy. After all, philosophy is not much good to a broken leg.
28. Why does the author describe a traceur at the beginning
A. To illustrate what Parkour is like. B. To teach ways of avoiding injuries.
C. To explain different Parkour moves. D. To highlight the popularity of sports.
29. How can Parkour enhance a traceur’s self-confidence
A. By strengthening physical fitness. B. By winning Parkour competitions.
C. By building faith in conquering barriers. D. By grasping some philosophical theories.
30. What do we know about serious and pure traceurs
A. They are aware of how to treat injuries. B. They suggest individual efforts in the sport.
C. They stress the relationship to the environment. D. They are more concerned with remarkable actions.
31. What does the author advise newcomers to do
A. Face physical challenges boldly. B. Learn from experienced traceurs.
C. Start from leaping over a mailbox. D. Consider the risk of severe harm.
D
Despite its benefits, drinking milk into adulthood, let alone other animals’ milk, is a strange behavior in the animal kingdom. What makes it even stranger is that an estimated 68 percent of the global human population is actually lactose(乳糖) intolerant. Scientists are still getting to the bottom of why the practice began and continued. This research could unlock new understandings of our food cultures and even our DNA.
The earliest evidence of animal milk drinking dates back almost 9,000 years to modern-day Turkey near the sea of Marmara, where milk fats have been found on ancient pottery. According to Jessica Hendy, a scientist at the University of York, the milk would have been part of a diverse diet for it was mixed with other food. From its origins, the technology of making use of milk spread into the Caucasus and then across Europe. By the Bronze Age, people may have been using cow’s milk to feed their babies.
For a long time, researchers believed that milk drinking changed as a cultural practice hand in hand with the spread of genetic mutations(变异) that allowed people to tolerate milk into adulthood. But one recent finding suggests milk drinking occurred before these mutations and might not even require them. In Europe, people appear to have been drinking milk for thousands of years before any genetic ability to drink milk became common. The ancient cheese making equipment might offer part of the solution: Fermenting(发酵) milk into yogurt, cheese, or other products reduces the amount of lactose. In Mongolia, researchers have not yet found a genetic mutation that allows people to digest lactose, despite the major role of milk in that culture. So some scientists held that there might be other potential factors helping.
What we do know about the history of milk reveals how wrong-headed one-size-fits-all nutritional guidance can be. In modern America, milk drinking has been presented as a universal good. In reality, how milk is prepared can change the nutritional picture, and how much our bodies process depends, at least in part, on our own genes.
32. What can we learn about milk drinking from paragraph 2
A. It used to be a symbol of identity. B. It initially started with little babies.
C. It was the key diet of ancient people. D. It has been a human tradition for long.
33. Why does the author mention Europe in paragraph 3
A. To give a suggestion. B. To define a concept. C. To make a prediction. D. To clarify a finding.
34. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Milk consumption functions as a cure-all. B. Milk intake varies from person to person.
C. Milk’s nutritional value is beyond imagination. D. One’s milk digestive ability changes constantly.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. The Mystery of Drinking Milk B. The Process of Genetic Mutations
C. The Phenomenon of Lactose Intolerance D. The Technology of Making Milk Products
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。
It’s been estimated that people touch their cell phones hundreds of times every day. That means plenty of opportunities for germs to move from our fingers to our phones.
36 But a recent study found more than 17,000 bacterial gene copies on the phones of high school students.
One of the worst places to use cell phones is in the bathroom. 37 Studies have found that our mobile phones are much dirtier than toilet seats. Just as an expert puts it, taking a phone into the bathroom and then leaving with it is kind of like going in, not washing your hands and then coming back out.
While many of us wash our hands regularly after going to the bathroom, we seldom consider washing our hands after touching our phones. 38
You can use alcohol-based wipes or sprays to clean your phone regularly. They need to contain at least 70% alcohol to disinfect phone casings and touch screens. 39 Remember to sanitize(消毒) your phone charger occasionally when you are cleaning your phone. And wash your hands thoroughly after you’ve finished cleaning.
40 Get in the habit of putting your phone away when it’s not in use, then cleaning your hands. When not at home, keep your phone in your pocket or bag. Use a disposable paper list of to-do items, rather than constantly consulting your phone.
Do not share your phone with others if you have not first sanitized it. If children are allowed to play with your phone, sanitize it as soon as possible afterward.
A. Do it every day if possible. B. How you handle your phone will also be critical.C. So it’s clear that you keep away from your phone.D. When toilets flush, they spread germs everywhere.E. The more germs they collect, the more germs you touch.F. Research has varied on how many germs are on an average phone.G. Fortunately, there are easy ways to avoid your phone collecting germs.
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。
Several years ago I was teaching in Melbourne, Australia. Like most Brits down under, I wanted to 41 my time in this country, so I would take every chance to travel around the far 42 of Australia.
On one trip, I and three friends went as far into the Outback(内陆地区) as it was possible to go, camping and 43 Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. In these riverine areas, there were plenty of crocodiles and smaller, deadly 44 to make us nervous.
After picking up some 45 from an isolated shop near an even more isolated settlement, we reached a 46 which had to be forded(涉过). It was a likely 47 for dangerous salt water crocodiles to be loitering(游荡), so all of us were warned to 48 any “salties” as our vehicle entered the water.
At first the water only reached the top of the 49 , but within seconds it was lapping at the windows. My heart was beating fast as I peered out, searching for any 50 logs floating towards us.
51 there was a scream from the back seat. “Ah! Get it off, it hurts!” I turned round, feeling quite 52 that I was about to see a horrifyingly grizzly animal. As it 53 , one of my friends had bought a hot pie in the isolated little store. The contents, hotter than the Arnhem Land sunshine, had 54 onto his bare legs as we bumped through the stream.
We made it to the other side with no “salties” 55 . Just one passenger with a very sore leg.
41. A. run out of B. take hold of C. make the most of D. catch sight of
42. A. fields B. corners C. villages D. surroundings
43. A. exploring B. searching C. swimming D. climbing
44. A. mammals B. humans C. plants D. creatures
45. A. water B. supplies C. clothes D. friends
46. A. stream B. lake C. valley D. cliff
47. A. station B. channel C. spot D. yard
48. A. reach out for B. wait up for C. turn a deaf ear to D. keep an eye out for
49. A. wheels B. walls C. seats D. legs
50. A. easy-going B. fun-loving C. suspicious-looking D. fast-flowing
51. A. Interestingly B. Unbelievably C. Occasionally D. Suddenly
52. A. curious B. certain C. amazed D. bored
53. A. turned out B. stood out C. made out D. found out
54. A. cracked B. extended C. spilled D. crashed
55. A. lost B. caught C. missed D. sighted
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。
The cheongsam is a female dress with distinctive Chinese features and enjoys growing 56 (popular) in the international world of high fashion. The name “cheongsam” 57 (mean) simply “long dress” entered the English vocabulary from the dialect of China’s Guangdong Province. In other parts of the country including Beijing, however, it 58 (know) as “qipao”, which has a history behind it.
After the early Manchu(满族的) rulers came to China, the Manchu women wore 59 (normal) a one-piece dress which came to be called “qipao”. 60 the 1911 Revolution ended the rule of the Qing Dynasty, the female dress survived the political change and, with later improvements, has become the traditional dress for Chinese women.
The cheongsam, 61 neck is high, collar closed, fits well the Chinese female figure, and its sleeves may be either short, medium or full 62 (long), depending on seasons or tastes. In addition, it is not too complicated 63 (make). Nor 64 it need too much material. Another beauty of the cheongsam is that it can be worn either 65 casual or formal occasions. In either case, it creates an impression of simple and quiet charm, elegance and neatness.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 在口语课上，外教Alex组织同学们讨论是否使用网络投票(online voting) 的方式评选校园十佳歌手。请你代表小组发言，内容包括：
1. 小组观点；
2. 陈述理由。
注意：
1. 词数80个左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello everyone!
Thank you for listening.
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Sophie was a poor orphan(孤儿). Nobody knew where she had come from. Yet everyone accepted the little girl, giving her food and clothes. She thanked them by doing part-time jobs for them. Everybody liked her, except Gloria. She didn’t allow Sophie to go into her housed and didn’t permit her to play with her grandson Sam, who was two years old at the time.
Every summer, the local river got flooded. That afternoon, when the water’s level rose, the children had gone to school, the women were busy in the kitchen making dishes for dinner, and the men were in their offices or factories.
Suddenly, news came that the dam across the river had given way and the water had quickly entered the city. Children were then asked to rush home. The areas on the river banks were in danger of being flooded, so people living on the ground floors were shifted to places of safety. Those living in two or three-storied houses climbed to the top. Police cars were trying to help. At first the water was just knee-deep, but it rose fast. There was confusion everywhere.
Gloria’s son had gone to another city on business. Gloria and her son’s wife Ruth were on the first floor of their big house. When water rushed into their house. Gloria and Ruth were in the kitchen. Within seconds the water rose. The police persuaded them to climb to the top floor. In the hurry they forgot Sam was sleeping in his bedroom on the first floor! The stairs were already flooded. It was impossible to get to Sam’s bedroom on the first floor. Though the door to the bedroom was closed, it wasn’t locked. Any moment the water could rush in. Gloria and Ruth were so worried.
At this time, the police discovered one of Sam’s bedroom windows was open, but it was too small for an adult to climb in. Only a child could. But no one was willing to let their children take the risk.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Out of nowhere, Sophie appeared.
Then, Sophie carefully handed Sam to a policeman, and climbed out of the window.
2023-2024-2麓山国际高三下模拟考试
（参考答案）
第一部分 听力 略
第二部分 阅读
第一节 短文理解
21—23 BAD 24—27 CBAD
28—31 ACCD 32—35 DDBA
第二节 七选五
36—40 FDGAB
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
41—45 CBADB 46—50 ACDAC
51—55 DBACD
第二节 语法填空
56. popularity 57. meaning
58. is known 59. normally
60. Though / When 61. whose
62. length 63. to make
64. does 65. for
第四部分 写作
第一节
Hello everyone!
Our group believes that using online voting to choose the top ten campus singers is a great idea. First, it allows all students to participate, no matter where they are. This makes the voting more accessible and inclusive. Second, online voting is fast and efficient. It saves time and can be easily organized without needing a lot of resources. Lastly, it is transparent and fair because every vote is recorded digitally, reducing the chance of errors or unfair practices. So, we think online voting is the best way to choose our campus singers.
Thank you for listening.
第二节
Out of nowhere, Sophie appeared. Although she knew Gloria had never been kind to her, she didn't hesitate to offer help. She had been nearby when she heard about the situation and immediately rushed over. Quickly assessing the scene, she volunteered to rescue Sam. The police provided her with a safety harness and briefed her on what to do. With everyone’s eyes on her, Sophie carefully waded through the water, which was already filling the lower part of the house. Climbing through the small window was tough, but she managed to squeeze in. She found Sam crying and scared but otherwise unharmed.
Then, Sophie carefully handed Sam to a policeman, and climbed out of the window. Once outside, she was greeted with cheers and applause from the crowd that had gathered. Ruth and Gloria were overwhelmed with relief and gratitude. Gloria, tears streaming down her face, thanked Sophie profusely, regretting her previous harshness. She hugged Sophie, promising to make amends. This act of bravery not only saved Sam but also changed the community's perception of Sophie. From that day forward, she was no longer just an orphan in the village but a hero who had shown immense courage and selflessness.