2024届山西省晋中市平遥县第二中学校高三下学期冲刺预测押题卷（四）英语试题(无答案)

2024年普通高等学校招生统一考试冲刺预测押题卷（四）
英语
（120分钟 150分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。
1. What does the man suggest drinking
A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Cold water.
2. What do we know about the woman
A. She will go to school.
B. She won’t go to the library.
C. She is willing to help the man.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a farm. B. In a bookstore. C. In a supermarket.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Policeman and driver. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and secretary.
5. What does the man plan to do this weekend
A. Buy some furniture.
B. Go out with some friends.
C. Entertain some friends at home.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6 和第7 两个小题。
6. How will the woman send the package
A. By air. B. By express mail. C. By sea.
7. How much should the woman pay
A. $20. B. $26. C. $23.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What are the speakers doing
A. Travelling in France.
B. Seeing a movie.
C. Attending a party.
9. Who is the man speaking to
A. His sister. B. His friend. C. An actress.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the woman’s opinion about Spanish
A. It is a useful language.
B. It is difficult to pronounce.
C. Its grammar is easy to learn.
11. Where was the woman’s grandmother born
A. In China. B. In Russia. C. In England.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Where is Story Time held
A. In the Children’s Room.
B. In the Meeting Room.
C. In the Reference Room.
14. When does Family Movies take place now
A. On Thursday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
15. What will the man probably do on Friday night
A. Give a speech. B. Listen to a lecture. C. Read stories to children.
16. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Movie nights. B. Library events. C. Weekend activities.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Where is the speaker talking
A. At an airport. B. At a restaurant. C. On the phone.
18. Why does the speaker come to the town where David lives
A. To have a meeting. B. To see David’s family. C. To take a holiday.
19. Who is Catherine
A. The speaker’s daughter. B. The speaker’s wife. C. David’s wife.
20. What time does the speaker fly back to Columbus
A. At 8: 20. B. At 8: 30. C. At 8: 40.
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。
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Here are some favorite films and TV shows of 2023.
Better Things, Season 5
What Pamela Adlon and her special, Iovable, anxious, sensitive, humorous, weak, rude and brilliant colleagues managed to bring to these characters over five seasons was special. Few shows have made me feel emotions so deeply with every episode. Even fewer have felt truly aspirational, inviting me to dream of having a community as warm and welcoming as the one Sam has created and raised alongside her three children, her mother and the many friends who are basically family.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Mo
Mo Amo’s half hour comedy is a heartfelt family story with an incredible flavor. The fictional Mo’s endless struggles have led him into a dilemma, which makes him easily to various economic risks and the potential risks that may arise from his decisions. The center of the pro-gram is Amir’s sharp and compassionate performance, which is in line with both the elements of comedy and the child’s love for his mother’s homemade olive oil.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
The Last Movie Stars
Directed by Ethan Hawke, this thorough and thoughtful look at the lives of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman is not just biography; it perfectly illustrates the combination of heroes and art. Hawke’s assembly of contemporary actors to read from old interviews with Hollywood legends works brilliantly, and the result is impressive as well as deeply touching.
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Romance 21. Which of the following movie is a hero biography
A. Better Things, Season 5. B. Mo.
C. The Last Movie Stars. D. None of them.
22. What do Better Things, Season 5 and Mo have in common
A. Both of them were delayed.
B. Both of their theme is friendship.
C. Both of them will make you laugh.
D. Both of them talk about artist’s life.
23. Where could this article be found
A. Films brochure. B. Newspaper.
C. Science report. D. Biology textbook.
B
The magic of baseball is its fluid connection between players, each in the right position at the right time, playing their part to perfection. When a team is on the site of competition, there is nothing more breathtaking than baseball. But it takes a lot of practice to look effort-less.
That’s what was happening —practice —one afternoon when the Valley High School team was distracted by a scream for help. Coach Brett Sawyer heard the noise and saw the en-tire team rushing towards the parking lot, jumping over fences.
One of their schoolmates was stuck under a car that had accidentally backed over her. One of the players, Chas Roberts, remembered afterward, “You had to do what you had to do to save someone’s life.” The players quickly surrounded the car, each taking a hold, and lifted the car. An assistant coach was then able to pull the girl out from underneath the car. She is expected to make a full recovery.
Maybe it’s the connection human beings have with each other, rushing in to help when it’s needed. And maybe playing together as a team became natural because each knew what to do. Or maybe it’s both. Maybe, deep inside, we all know that we are on the same team.
The next day, the varsity team lost their last game of the year. But winning was a little less important to them that day. The coach was proud of them for what they accomplished and said, “To be honest, we might not have the best baseball team around, but we do have a great group of guys.”
The magic of life is the fluid connection between people: how they love, how they share, how they help. There is nothing more breathtaking than the game of life well played.
24. What is the magic of baseball
A. Right position and right time.
B. Strong team members and coaches.
C. Catching the ball wholly every time.
D. Collaboration among team members.
25. Why did the entire team rush towards the parking lot
A. To save a girl’s life. B. To solve the problem of noise.
C. To practice jumping over fences. D. To run out and scream for help.
26. What does Chas Roberts mainly want to express in Paragraph 3
A. One schoolmate was stuck under a car.
B. Helping others is everyone’s born ability.
C. Lifting the car is not hard for their team.
D. An assistant coach led the whole process.
27. Which is the best title of this text
A. The magic of baseball B. An unforgettable match
C. Teamwork that saves lives D. Fluid connection between people
C
The exploration of the origin of the slow living movement in the Western world began with a slow eating movement in 1986. Slow food, which means purchasing local and sustain-able food that has been carefully cooked, became a global movement. Slow food unavoidably stimulates the interest of the Western world in slowing down the pace of life, which does not require wolfing down low nutrient meals between back-to-back meetings, but advocates respecting the tradition and enjoyment of using time.
When we consider the alternate lifestyle that leads to stress and depression, it is a significant sign to poor health, woeful issues like headaches, sleep issues, digestive disorders, depression, and anxiety. With this in mind, slow living isn’t only more enjoyable; it is also a major boon for one’s overall health.
Kathleen DeVos, a mental psychology expert, said, “To me, slow living is as much about how we’re structuring our lives and spending our time as it is how we are relating to our time and the things in our life.”
The resolution to live a more thoughtful lifestyle is common. About 25% of Americans who made resolutions in 2022 focused on the intention to live a healthier life. Another 21%stated they were resolving to commit to their personal improvement or happiness. However, the idea of working towards a goal seems to be antithetical to the concept of slow living. After all, the point is to slow down, live more, and work less. Plus, many struggle to actually meet their resolutions.
Without a doubt, career demands and financial realities can outshine the possibility of slow living for many. However, if you find yourself in a dilemma of nine to nine and find it unbearable, then you must make a change. For those of you working in busy environments with urgent deadlines, the Pomodoro Techniques are ways to call in slowness into your daily life.
28. What made the slow living popular
A. The slow pace of life. B. A Western food festival.
C. A survey on sustainable food. D. A slow eating movement.
29. What’s the meaning of the word “woeful” in Paragraph 2
A. Ridiculous. B. Serious.
C. Mysterious. D. Outstanding.
30. What’s Kathleen DeVos’s attitude towards slow living
A. Positive. B. Negative.
C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
31. What is most likely to be discussed next in the article
A. Some career demands. B. Some financial issues.
C. Specific Pomodoro Techniques. D. The job dilemma of nine to nine.
D
Giving and receiving gifts is one of the great pleasures of the holiday season, but that pleasure is somewhat reduced when you behold the pile of packaging waste that’s left behind. And this year, in the midst of America’s Great Recycling Crisis, the remainder packaging waste is a bigger deal than ever.
However, the US has failed to build additional recycling facilities, launch waste-reduction campaigns or even simply pressure manufacturers to come up with better packaging designs. Even a few of those things could have helped cope with this enormous problem. Instead, the recycling situation is in a state of chaos.
USA Today reports that countless cities across the country cannot find a market for their recyclables. Many are driving their trucks directly to the landfill. Others are paying recycling companies to take away their trash.
These issues, which are big enough on a day-to-day basis, are intensified during the holidays, when people are shopping and consuming more than ever, particularly online. Although UPS predicts it will deliver fewer packages this holiday season, it still expects to process several hundred million packages. If FedEx’s numbers match those from previous years, it will deliver around 400 million packages. That’s a whole lot of cardboard boxes, plastic bags, and packing peanuts.
Unfortunately, the lack of recycling infrastructure cannot change the unfortunate fact that our society has not yet been established to handle this level of waste. But knowing that, we have a clear responsibility to minimize this waste as best we can, and tackling it on a personal level is all we can do. We can avoid unnecessary packaging when shopping for and wrap-ping holiday gifts in a number of ways.
It’s not going to solve the recycling crisis overnight, but neither will improve our recycling facilities. What’s needed more than that is a dramatic shift in the way we shop and handle our goods, always moving toward less packaging.
32. Why is “Giving and receiving gifts” mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To prove a theory. B. To introduce a topic.
C. To present an opinion. D. To show current situation.
33. According to USA Today reports, what can we infer
A. The recycling problem in the USA is severe.
B. Recycling companies play a vital role in America.
C. The landfill is the only way to solve package waste.
D. Government tries to find a market for their recyclables.
34. What causes an increase in holiday waste
A. Fewer packages are delivered on holiday.
B. 400 million cardboard boxes are delivered.
C. People shop more online during holidays.
D. FedEx fees are more favorable during holidays.
35. What is the purpose of this article
A. Emphasize UPS’s forecast for this year.
B. Inspire the setting up of recycling companies.
C. Criticize the inaction of the US government.
D. Appeal to people to reduce packaging waste.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Stay Cool and Save Money in Summer
Although summer is filled with various fruits, food, and various water entertainment activities. But how to enjoy summer while saving energy and expenses 36 , and you may find some that suit you.
Set your air conditioner to 28 degrees or higher.
An obvious pointer, but also one of the most ignored. Running your air conditioner at colder temperatures won’t cool down a room any faster than a more moderate setting, but it will force your system to work harder. Worse yet, it’s easy to forget to turn it back up. 37 , and move on to other stay-cool ideas.
Wear cool, loose clothing—even indoors.
Shorts, absorbent fabrics and loose-fitting clothes all work outdoors. They’ll work in-side, too. It’s your space: dress for comfort. 38 , the less you’ll need air conditioning. 39
If you live in an area experiencing water shortages, skip this one. Otherwise, a quick three-minute cold shower is a fantastic way to cool down. Going longer than three minutes won’t make you feel much cooler, so skip the soap and just enjoy the relief. For regular showers, avoid using hot water during the summer. In most temperate locations, tap water is plenty warm for bathing by July. The cooler you run your shower, the less heat and steam you’ll need to remove from your living space. Use the exhaust fan if it’s vented outdoors.
Clean your air conditioning filter.
40 . Check your filter once a week, and clean as often as necessary. Filters are generally throwaway items, but some may be reusable if thoroughly cleaned. Clean window-unit filters once a week. Some window air conditioners have a warning light to indicate when air flow is restricted.
A. Wear sunglasses
B. Take cold showers
C. The cooler your clothing
D. We have summarized some ways
E. It may also provide other health benefits
F. Stick with the warmest setting you can tolerate
G. Dirty filters will reduce air-conditioner efficiency
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）
阅读下面的短文，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。
It was the first Sunday in December and I was in the Sunday School to learn about a family that was in real need of clothes and food.
Our director began to 41 what he saw. The mother was working two jobs trying to 42 and clothe three children. She has been working hard all year to save money to buy Christmas gifts, but she just 43 . All her money was 44 to buy food.
Hearing what he saw, I began to 45 all the Christmas’s that I had as a child. I can still smell the 46 of various delicacies wafting from my mother’s kitchen. The sight of a big Christmas tree with 47 piled all around and the looks on each of the faces of my family as we opened Christmas presents. I just couldn’t 48 what it would be like to have a Christmas that was being described to us. What—no food, no presents, no family gatherings and no Christmas tree
The 49 said he would like to take up an offering and anything that was received would be used to help the 50 . As the plate began to make its way around. I opened my wallet and only found one $100 bill. I thought for a（n） 51 and then realized that they needed it far worse than I did. So, I put the money in the 52 . He looked 53 and said “Are you sure you don’t want any change ” I nodded with a smile.
When returning back, I told my son what I had done, and more 54 , I didn’t have any extra money to prepare Christmas gifts for him anymore. I thought I would see my son’s 55 expression, instead, he gave me a big hug and said, “No, I already have the best gift in the world —a kind Dad.”
41. A. draw B. remember C. write D. describe
42. A. feed B. cheat C. wear D. ride
43. A. succeed B. made C. stuck D. failed
44. A. supposed B. used C. bound D. related
45. A. recall B. rebuild C. review D. recover
46. A. number B. amount C. rest D. flavors
47. A. food B. clothes C. presents D. money
48. A. imagine B. tolerate C. say D. hear
49. A. mother B. director C. kid D. son
50. A. school B. community C. family D. district
51. A. hour B. year C. decade D. second
52. A. pocket B. plate C. wallet D. table
53. A. annoyed B. upset C. shocked D. unsatisfied
54. A. basically B. actually C. importantly D. unexpectedly
55. A. disappointed B. unplanned C. amused D. touched
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面的材料，在空格处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the discovery of which was one of the most 56 （significance）archaeological activities in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China’s Jiangxi Province.
The Western Han Dynasty tomb, 57 （locate）in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs not to be destroyed. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. 58 （protect）the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passage way. Visitors can have a look at the design of the tomb and also see 59 （imitate）of some unearthed items, 60 （include）Liu’s coffin and a dressing mirror painted with the portrait of Confucius.
In addition, naked-eye 3D technology is applied to 61 （vivid）demonstrate different sections of the tomb as well as its collection of relics.
The tomb began excavation in 2011, during 62 more than 10,000 cultural relics were unearthed. Among the unearthed 63 （be）nearly 480 gold ware items and processed rehmannia（地黄）root confirmed as the earliest sample of processed herbal medicine found in China.
The marquis Liu was the grandson of Emperor Wu, whose reign ushered in one of 64 most prosperous periods in China’s history.
Liu was given the title “Haihunhou”, after he was deposed as emperor following only 27 days in this role. He was deposed by the royal family because they believed he lacked talent and 65 （moral）. Haihun is the ancient name of a small kingdom in northern Jiangxi.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，暑假期间，你的同学Peter热衷于学习（计算机）程序设计（programming），其父母担心会影响学习，因此反对他继续学习。他写信向你寻求建议。请根据以下提示给他用英语回信，内容包括：
1.具体建议；2.原因
注意：1.写作词数应为 80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。续写的词数应为150左右。
I was a single parent of four small children, working at a minimum-wage job. Money was always tight. It was Christmas time, and the big excitement for the kids was the fun of Christmas shopping at the mall. I had saved $120 for presents to be shared by all five of us.
The big day arrived and we started out early. I gave each of the four kids a twenty-dollar bill and reminded them to look for gifts about four dollars each. Then everyone scattered. We had two hours to shop; then we would meet back at the “Santa’s workshop” display.
Back in the car driving home, everyone was in high Christmas spirits, laughing and teasing each other with clues about what they had bought. My younger daughter, Ginger, who was about eight years old, was unusually quiet. I noted she had only one small, flat bag with her after her shopping. I could see enough through the plastic bag to tell that she had bought candy bars—fifty-cent candy bars! I was so angry. What did you do with that twenty dollar bill I gave you I wanted to yell at her, but I didn’t say anything until we got home. I called her into my bedroom and asked her what she had done with the money. This is what she told me:
“I was looking around, thinking of what to buy, and I stopped to read the little cards on one of the Salvation Army’s ‘Giving Trees’. One of the cards was for a little girl four years old, and all she wanted for Christmas was a doll with clothes and a hairbrush. So, I took the card off the tree and bought the doll and the hairbrush for her and took it to the Salvation Ar-my booth.”
“I only had enough money left to buy candy bars for us,” Ginger continued. “But we have so much and she doesn’t have anything.”
Paragraph 1:
I was deeply moved by Ginger’s unexpected act of kindness.
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Paragraph 2:
We determined to fulfill the wishes of the little girl on the Salvation Army’s“Giving Tree”.
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