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2024年开平市忠源纪念中学高三年级高考三模试卷
英 语
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
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
There is a mountain of great ski opportunities not too far from Boston. Road-trip to one of these fantastic ski mountains this winter.
Blue Hills Ski Area
A ski day trip doesn’t get any easier than the Blue Hills Ski Area. It is the only snow sports facility in the metro area. Skiing and snowboarding are spread over its 60 skiable acres, 90% of which are equipped for snow-making. The vertical drop is 309 feet and there are four lifts serving the 16 trails, most of which are for advanced skiers. There are lessons for kids and adults to help you get there.
Crochet Mountain Resort
It’s famous for signature “Midnight Madness” events and daily night skiing. It has an 875-foot vertical drop and 23 trails across 75skiable acres. A great mountain for skiers, half its terrain is graded for intermediates with the rest being split between advanced and beginner terrain.
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
It’s the only one of ski resorts to be 100%powered by renewable energy sources. Skiers will find a 1,150-foot vertical drop, 45 trails, 3 terrain parks and 9 lifts across 167 skiable acres. The whole family can take lessons, enjoy dining or buy a ticket and go for a ride on the 3,600-foot Mountain Coaster!
Smugglers’ Notch
Smugglers’ Notch has a 2,564-foot vertical drop, 78 trails, 5 terrain parks and 8 lifts spread across 1,000 skiable acres. Known as a full-service family-oriented resort, it offers plenty to do off mountain like ice skating, arts and crafts workshops and an indoor swimming pool!
21. Which ski resort mainly targets advanced skiers
A. Blue Hills Ski Area. B. Crochet Mountain Resort.
C. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. D. Smugglers’ Notch.
22. What’s the highlight of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
A. Its trails. B. Its location.
C. Its vertical drop. D. Its green concept.
23. What can skiers do in Smugglers’ Notch
A.Ski with world champions. B. Have a swim.
C. Enjoy stone sculptures. D. Ride a roller coaster.
B
A year ago, my wife and I sold one of our cars and replaced it with an e-bike. I knew that passenger vehicles are responsible for much of our greenhouse-gas emissions. I also knew that electric cars were an imperfect fix. Though they’re responsible for less carbon pollution than gas cars, their supply chain is carbon intensive. But an e-bike’s comparatively tiny battery means less electricity, fewer emissions and fewer resources. E-bikes are clearly better for the planet than cars of any kind.
But I also viewed getting rid of my car as a sacrifice. I live in Colorado; e-biking would mean freezing in winter and sweating in summer. It was the right thing to do, I thought, but it was not going to be fun.
I was very wrong. The first thing I noticed was the savings. Between car payments, insurance, maintenance (保养), and gas, a car-centered lifestyle is expensive. I predict that we’ll save about $50,000 over the next five years by selling our car.
The actual experience of riding to work each day over the past year has been equally surprising. In winter, I wear gloves, warm socks, a thick cap, and a ski jacket when I ride, and I am almost never too cold. In summer, I didn’t break a sweat. I just used the throttle (油门), sat back, and enjoyed my ride.
I arrived to work a little more lighthearted for having spent the morning in fresh air rather than traffic. I jumped on my bike after a stressful day at work and rode home down a street edged with changing fall leaves. I felt more connected to the physical environment around me than I had when I’d traveled the same route surrounded by metal and glass.
24. Why did the author change a car for an e-bike
A.He couldn’t afford the expensive transportation costs.
B. He thought that e-bikes would replace gas vehicles.
C. He wanted to do something good for environment.
D. He believed e-bike’s supply chain was environment-friendly.
25. What did the author think he would sacrifice for the e-biking
A. The traffic safety. B. The traffic comfort.
C. The traffic economy. D. The traffic convenience.
26. What is the author’s feeling about having ridden an e-bike for a year
A. Tolerant. B. Unexpected. C. Conservative. D. Compromising.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Changes Brought by an E-bike
B. My Green Life for the Last Year
C. The Replacement for Gas Vehicles
D. Comparison Between Cars and E-bikes
C
Last Saturday, when my grandfather got frustrated at the name of the singer of a song, I grabbed my smartphone and found it in seconds. This astonished my grandfather, who didn’t understand how I’d checked the information so quickly. I laughed and explained, but afterwards, it made me think about how much I depend on technology.
When I reflected on its impact on my education, I saw that technology has been significant in many ways. Returning to the story of my grandfather, he had asked me more about how I used it and about university life. He said he thought we had an easy life compared to previous generations. I could see his point.
Not only are we lucky enough to have the same educational benefits as those of previous generations, but we have so many more. We still have walk-in libraries; however, the only option for studying used to be sitting in these libraries with as many books from your reading list as you could find, yet now a single search online can immediately provide access to a huge range of resources. Interaction between students and university staff is another area that has changed considerably. We can have face-to-face time with our tutors, and also communicate using our electronic devices. The most popular means is via social media, and it has become unacceptable for messages to be unanswered for any length of time. While this puts an extra stress on the university’s academic support team, we students are greatly benefited.
When we compare the student life of the past and the present, it is tempting to focus on the obvious differences in technology. In fact, students are doing what they’ve always done: embracing the resources available and adapting them to work more efficiently and to live more enjoyably. The pace of change in technology continuously gathers speed, so we have to value each innovation as it happens.
28. Why does the author mention the story of his grandfather
A. To share an interesting experience.
B.To provide an example for his opinion.
C. To draw readers’ attention to the topic.
D. To arouse readers’ concern about a problem.
29. What is the grandfather’s attitude towards the role of technology
A. Favourable. B. Tolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
30. What is a new challenge technology brings to the academic support team
A. Using various electronic devices.
B. Scheduling online communication.
C. Providing more flexible reading lists.
D. Responding to all inquiries from students.
31. What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A. Students should value the time and enjoy their life.
B. We should take technological differences seriously.
C. Students should make full use of technology.
D. We should resist the temptation of up-coming innovation.
D
“When we watch TV shows or football games, we’re watching that information evolve over time, uncertain about how it’s all going to end,” said Abby Hsiung, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.” I wondered if higher curiosity would push people to seek, or to avoid, getting an immediate ‘spoiler (剧透)’.”
Hsiung drew inspiration from short cooking videos that are popular on Instagram and TikTok, “These videos manage to develop a description and cliffhanger, so that you’re interested and curious about how food materials will all come together.” So Hsiung made a series of 30-second cartoon line-drawing videos that, like the cooking videos, eventually ended up as something highly recognizable, like a dog.
More than 2,000 adults from across the U.S. then watched 25 of these short line-drawing videos online. Participants in Hsiung’s study were asked along the way how curious they were, how they felt, and to guess what the drawing would become. Viewers also had a “spoiler” button to skip ahead to see the final drawing. Hsiung and her team were surprised to find that when people were curious, they avoided hitting the “spoiler” button and kept watching the drawings unfold. It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer. Curiosity didn’t just motivate getting answers, but increased the value of the journey itself.
The study also found that curiosity increased at different stages of watching these videos. Higher curiosity during moments where it seemed like the drawing could tun into anything and also when participants were starting to really home in on a single answer. Curiosity also inspired people’s feeling of joy, explaining why people kept watching the line-drawing video even when they could just hit a button to get the answer right away. This helps explain why people often avoid spoilers. Knowing the end of a new TV series, for example, can remove the enjoyment of watching the plot develop.
Researchers suggest that inspiring curiosity might also help raise motivation in the classroom to potentially improve learning. Increasing curiosity can improve memory by readying the brain for new information and strengthen persistence throughout a learning journey, which is often needed for deep understanding.
32. What is the purpose of Hsiung’s study
A. To find the relation between curiosity and answer.
B. To find better ways to get information in TV shows.
C. To find the effects cooking videos have on audience.
D. To make a series of 30-second line-drawing videos.
33. What does the underlined word “cliffhanger” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Creation. B. Uncertainty. C. Imagination. D. Appreciation.
34. What can we learn from the text
A. Viewers would hit the “spoiler” button when they were curious.
B. Curiosity did nothing but drive viewers to find out answers.
C. As the drawing was taking shape, people gradually lost interest.
D. People refused to know answers in advance to enjoy the process.
35. How is curiosity beneficial to learning
A. It can shorten learning time. B. It reduces learning difficulty.
C. It is good for deep learning. D. It changes learning approaches.
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。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. ____36____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____37____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
____38____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty
Notice the smell,the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____39____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____40____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
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。
Smith brought his three-month-old son out for breakfast one day. He was playing with his son and tending to him while eating, and just doing his 41 thing.
But then he noticed a 42 staring at him. He was 43 . "What is going on " "They kept 44 at me," he wrote in a post.
As it 45 , the strangers were just happy to see a dad spending time with his son, and they felt inspired while watching the 46 . Smith had no way of knowing that until he paid for his meal. He was given by the waiter a 47 from the couple, saying what a great father he was and that they would like to leave some 48 for his meal.
"Today your meal is on my wife and me," it read. " 49 that baby as long as possible. The Masons."
For Smith, it was a happy moment of reassurance（认可）and feeling 50 . He was touched by the generosity and noted that he didn't have a father figure growing up, so spending this time with his son is super 51 to him.
He wrote that he'll share this 52 with his son when he's older and that he wants to teach him kindness and about the 53 of giving back.
"I make sure I'm 54 ," Smith wrapped. "I get blessed—I want to 55 someone else.”
41．A．unusual B．rare C．big D．regular
42．A. stranger B．woman C．couple D．waiter
43．A. embarrassed B．confused C．worried D．scared
44．A. shouting B．aiming C．smiling D．getting
45．A. turns out B．turns on C．strikes out D．goes on
46．A. relationship B．appreciation C．friendship D．instruction
47．A. bill B．note C．excuse D．notice
48．A. credit B．cash C．change D．fortune
49．A. Enjoy B．Share C．Protect D．Cheer
50．A. lost B．exposed C．wronged D．seen
51．A. significant B．occasional C．grateful D．influential
52．A．idea B．breakfast C．joy D．story
53．A．feeling B．comfort C．power D．consequence
54．A．carrying it through B．paying it forward
C．making it up D．putting it down
55．A．approach B．address C．bless D．watch
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
Yangko, a rural Chinese folk dance with a history__56__(date) back thousands of years, originates from farming life in ancient times. The dance relates to sacrifices to the farmland god when people prayed for a good harvest. As time passed, the__57__(origin)
dance developed, taking in various artistic forms and skills, including opera, acrobatics and martial arts, and eventually turned into the type of Yangko__58__is seen today.
__59__(preserve)this Chinese folk culture, it was included in the inaugural(首批的)items of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. It is__60__(common) performed in northern China during festivals, especially for Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival. Performances or competitions__61__(organize）in towns and villages to express people's joy and their hope for a better life.
Yangko employs drumming, Suona, dancing and singing. Content is based__62__folk stories and legends. Costumes are richly-colored and opera-styled, enabling__63__ (character) to be easily identified. During a performance, the actors will dance and sing, following lively rhythms. Highly skilled and interesting acts such as stilt(高跷)walking__64__carrying a wedding sedan chair(花轿)are also included. As a part of traditional Chinese culture, Yangko__65__(concentrate）the group consciousness of the Chinese people, and has outstanding historical and cultural value.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
英国一所友好学校的师生将到你校访问。你将作为学生代表在欢迎晚会上致辞，并赠送学生们自制的文创礼物。请你用英语写一篇欢迎辞，包括以下内容：
1．表示欢迎；
2．介绍礼物。
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。
Good evening, dear friends!_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
We had moved to a new town for my husband’s work. After living here for just a couple of weeks, I was more than ready to pick up my luggage and move back home. I was lonely for a friend. My boy Samuel was lonely. My husband, Lonny, adapted just fine, but he was occupied with work most of the time.
I missed our old neighborhood. It had been like a closely knitted community where neighbors chatted over fences. Newcomers were welcomed with chocolate brownies (巧克力蛋糕) and carrot bread. It had been easy to find friends there.
Our new community was different. It seemed that family roots grew deep. Deep as the Mississippi River that flowed past this tiny river town. Breaking in was tough.
“I’m so alone here,” I said to Lonny one evening. Lonny is a good listener, and a problem solver. “What have you done to meet people ” he asked. “I go to the park every day. I even dropped by a book salon (读书沙龙) at the library the other day and came across a nice lady with a boy.”
“Sounds not bad,” he said. “Did you talk to her ” The answer was no. It wasn’t that people here were unkind. I just didn’t feel like initiating conversations, and I preferred minding my own business in a new environment.
A few more months passed and winter settled in. It was harder than ever to meet people. I began to feel bitter. I was tired of trying to fit in a place where we didn’t belong.
Lonny noticed my low spirits. “Amy, you look unapproachable, with your arms crossed and everything,” he whispered in my ear one afternoon. He and I were sitting in the yard. Samuel, our five-year-old was playing baseball next to us.
“It doesn’t matter. I’m not going to have friends here.” Just then Samuel looked up. He must’ve heard our whispers. “Mom’s right, Dad. We’ll never ever have friends here. And we just want to go back to our old home.” I sat there and looked at my tiny innocent son. His words mirrored my attitude. And I didn’t like the disturbing reflection.
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。
That’s when I knew that I needed an adjustment. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________One afternoon, Samuel and I ran into the lady with her boy again at the library. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2024忠源纪念中学高考冲刺考试（二）
英语参考答案
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）
21-23 ADB 24-27 CBBA 28—31 CADC 32-35 ABDC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 GEAFC
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）
41—45 DCBCA 46—50 ABBAD 51—55 ADCBC
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56.dating 57.original 58.that/which 59.To preserve
monly 61.are organized 62.on/upon 63.characters
64.and 65.concentrates
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
(1)
Good evening, dear friends! I feel privileged/honored to extend the warmest welcome to teachers and students from our partner school in Britain as the student representative. We are delighted to have you here with us, sharing in the spirit of friendship and cultural exchange.
As a symbol of our appreciation, we have prepared unique gifts for you, such as Chinese calligraphy bookmarks, cloth pandas, and paper-cutting artworks, to name just a few. These are handmade cultural products crafted by our students with much dedication and creativity, not only representing the essence of Chinese culture, but also representing our traditions and values. We hope the gifts will serve as a reminder of your wonderful time here.
Once again, welcome to our school and may your stay be filled with joy, learning, and newfound friendships.
(2)
Good evening, dear friends! Welcome to our school for this enriching cultural exchange. We are thrilled to have you here as we learn from each other and strengthen our friendship.
As the student representative, I am honored to present the unique handmade cultural gifts by our students, each blending traditional Chinese symbolism with Western artistic techniques. Allow me to introduce my favorite, the panda backpack, which features playful shapes and colorful illustrations that appeal to both Chinese and Western sensibilities. There are still many other interesting gifts for you to explore.
These gifts symbolize our heartfelt hospitality and desire for lasting connections between our schools. May this exchange deepen our cultural understanding and pave the way for lasting friendships. Once again, a warm welcome to you all! We hope you enjoy your stay here!
第二节（满分25分）
That’s when I knew that I needed an adjustment. I didn’t want my boy to grow into a bitter kid. Over the next few weeks, I worked very hard to fit in. I greeted everyone with a friendly nod, arms uncrossed with a genuine smile. I struck up conversations with acquaintances at the park. I even baked chocolate brownies and offered them as a nice gesture to our neighbors. Most importantly, I stopped talking about moving back home and drew my son’s attention to the upsides of our new community. To my delight, Samuel also started to feel a bit more at home and included.
One afternoon, Samuel and I ran into the lady with her boy again at the library. I gathered my courage and walked closer. “Hi, I’m Amy. This is Samuel. Can we join you guys ” I made sure that I looked approachable. The woman readily pulled up two chairs for us. It turned out we had a whole lot in common. Following that encounter, we visited each other’s home a million times. Before long, my family gradually found our way to be part of this river town. One day Lonny and I were sitting in our yard again, preparing for a barbecue party. “Darling, you still wanna go back home ” Before I uttered a single word, Samuel cut in, “No, Dad. This is our home now.”
评分标准：
第一段应写“我”如何调整“我”对“新社区”的态度，可以侧重写“我”付诸了哪些努力和行动，与故事材料中所呈现的“我”之前排斥新环境的态度与表现形成反差，以期对儿子Samuel树立积极的榜样。第一段结尾可以写Samuel对新社区的态度发生了积极的改变。
第二段应写“我”与在图书馆读书沙龙活动中再次偶遇的女士进行积极的社交尝试，建立发展出新的友谊，从而逐渐积极融入新社区，获得归属感。故事结尾方向可以是体现积极适应新环境的正面人生态度。
英 语
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
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
There is a mountain of great ski opportunities not too far from Boston. Road-trip to one of these fantastic ski mountains this winter.
Blue Hills Ski Area
A ski day trip doesn’t get any easier than the Blue Hills Ski Area. It is the only snow sports facility in the metro area. Skiing and snowboarding are spread over its 60 skiable acres, 90% of which are equipped for snow-making. The vertical drop is 309 feet and there are four lifts serving the 16 trails, most of which are for advanced skiers. There are lessons for kids and adults to help you get there.
Crochet Mountain Resort
It’s famous for signature “Midnight Madness” events and daily night skiing. It has an 875-foot vertical drop and 23 trails across 75skiable acres. A great mountain for skiers, half its terrain is graded for intermediates with the rest being split between advanced and beginner terrain.
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
It’s the only one of ski resorts to be 100%powered by renewable energy sources. Skiers will find a 1,150-foot vertical drop, 45 trails, 3 terrain parks and 9 lifts across 167 skiable acres. The whole family can take lessons, enjoy dining or buy a ticket and go for a ride on the 3,600-foot Mountain Coaster!
Smugglers’ Notch
Smugglers’ Notch has a 2,564-foot vertical drop, 78 trails, 5 terrain parks and 8 lifts spread across 1,000 skiable acres. Known as a full-service family-oriented resort, it offers plenty to do off mountain like ice skating, arts and crafts workshops and an indoor swimming pool!
21. Which ski resort mainly targets advanced skiers
A. Blue Hills Ski Area. B. Crochet Mountain Resort.
C. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. D. Smugglers’ Notch.
22. What’s the highlight of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
A. Its trails. B. Its location.
C. Its vertical drop. D. Its green concept.
23. What can skiers do in Smugglers’ Notch
A.Ski with world champions. B. Have a swim.
C. Enjoy stone sculptures. D. Ride a roller coaster.
B
A year ago, my wife and I sold one of our cars and replaced it with an e-bike. I knew that passenger vehicles are responsible for much of our greenhouse-gas emissions. I also knew that electric cars were an imperfect fix. Though they’re responsible for less carbon pollution than gas cars, their supply chain is carbon intensive. But an e-bike’s comparatively tiny battery means less electricity, fewer emissions and fewer resources. E-bikes are clearly better for the planet than cars of any kind.
But I also viewed getting rid of my car as a sacrifice. I live in Colorado; e-biking would mean freezing in winter and sweating in summer. It was the right thing to do, I thought, but it was not going to be fun.
I was very wrong. The first thing I noticed was the savings. Between car payments, insurance, maintenance (保养), and gas, a car-centered lifestyle is expensive. I predict that we’ll save about $50,000 over the next five years by selling our car.
The actual experience of riding to work each day over the past year has been equally surprising. In winter, I wear gloves, warm socks, a thick cap, and a ski jacket when I ride, and I am almost never too cold. In summer, I didn’t break a sweat. I just used the throttle (油门), sat back, and enjoyed my ride.
I arrived to work a little more lighthearted for having spent the morning in fresh air rather than traffic. I jumped on my bike after a stressful day at work and rode home down a street edged with changing fall leaves. I felt more connected to the physical environment around me than I had when I’d traveled the same route surrounded by metal and glass.
24. Why did the author change a car for an e-bike
A.He couldn’t afford the expensive transportation costs.
B. He thought that e-bikes would replace gas vehicles.
C. He wanted to do something good for environment.
D. He believed e-bike’s supply chain was environment-friendly.
25. What did the author think he would sacrifice for the e-biking
A. The traffic safety. B. The traffic comfort.
C. The traffic economy. D. The traffic convenience.
26. What is the author’s feeling about having ridden an e-bike for a year
A. Tolerant. B. Unexpected. C. Conservative. D. Compromising.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Changes Brought by an E-bike
B. My Green Life for the Last Year
C. The Replacement for Gas Vehicles
D. Comparison Between Cars and E-bikes
C
Last Saturday, when my grandfather got frustrated at the name of the singer of a song, I grabbed my smartphone and found it in seconds. This astonished my grandfather, who didn’t understand how I’d checked the information so quickly. I laughed and explained, but afterwards, it made me think about how much I depend on technology.
When I reflected on its impact on my education, I saw that technology has been significant in many ways. Returning to the story of my grandfather, he had asked me more about how I used it and about university life. He said he thought we had an easy life compared to previous generations. I could see his point.
Not only are we lucky enough to have the same educational benefits as those of previous generations, but we have so many more. We still have walk-in libraries; however, the only option for studying used to be sitting in these libraries with as many books from your reading list as you could find, yet now a single search online can immediately provide access to a huge range of resources. Interaction between students and university staff is another area that has changed considerably. We can have face-to-face time with our tutors, and also communicate using our electronic devices. The most popular means is via social media, and it has become unacceptable for messages to be unanswered for any length of time. While this puts an extra stress on the university’s academic support team, we students are greatly benefited.
When we compare the student life of the past and the present, it is tempting to focus on the obvious differences in technology. In fact, students are doing what they’ve always done: embracing the resources available and adapting them to work more efficiently and to live more enjoyably. The pace of change in technology continuously gathers speed, so we have to value each innovation as it happens.
28. Why does the author mention the story of his grandfather
A. To share an interesting experience.
B.To provide an example for his opinion.
C. To draw readers’ attention to the topic.
D. To arouse readers’ concern about a problem.
29. What is the grandfather’s attitude towards the role of technology
A. Favourable. B. Tolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
30. What is a new challenge technology brings to the academic support team
A. Using various electronic devices.
B. Scheduling online communication.
C. Providing more flexible reading lists.
D. Responding to all inquiries from students.
31. What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A. Students should value the time and enjoy their life.
B. We should take technological differences seriously.
C. Students should make full use of technology.
D. We should resist the temptation of up-coming innovation.
D
“When we watch TV shows or football games, we’re watching that information evolve over time, uncertain about how it’s all going to end,” said Abby Hsiung, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.” I wondered if higher curiosity would push people to seek, or to avoid, getting an immediate ‘spoiler (剧透)’.”
Hsiung drew inspiration from short cooking videos that are popular on Instagram and TikTok, “These videos manage to develop a description and cliffhanger, so that you’re interested and curious about how food materials will all come together.” So Hsiung made a series of 30-second cartoon line-drawing videos that, like the cooking videos, eventually ended up as something highly recognizable, like a dog.
More than 2,000 adults from across the U.S. then watched 25 of these short line-drawing videos online. Participants in Hsiung’s study were asked along the way how curious they were, how they felt, and to guess what the drawing would become. Viewers also had a “spoiler” button to skip ahead to see the final drawing. Hsiung and her team were surprised to find that when people were curious, they avoided hitting the “spoiler” button and kept watching the drawings unfold. It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer. Curiosity didn’t just motivate getting answers, but increased the value of the journey itself.
The study also found that curiosity increased at different stages of watching these videos. Higher curiosity during moments where it seemed like the drawing could tun into anything and also when participants were starting to really home in on a single answer. Curiosity also inspired people’s feeling of joy, explaining why people kept watching the line-drawing video even when they could just hit a button to get the answer right away. This helps explain why people often avoid spoilers. Knowing the end of a new TV series, for example, can remove the enjoyment of watching the plot develop.
Researchers suggest that inspiring curiosity might also help raise motivation in the classroom to potentially improve learning. Increasing curiosity can improve memory by readying the brain for new information and strengthen persistence throughout a learning journey, which is often needed for deep understanding.
32. What is the purpose of Hsiung’s study
A. To find the relation between curiosity and answer.
B. To find better ways to get information in TV shows.
C. To find the effects cooking videos have on audience.
D. To make a series of 30-second line-drawing videos.
33. What does the underlined word “cliffhanger” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Creation. B. Uncertainty. C. Imagination. D. Appreciation.
34. What can we learn from the text
A. Viewers would hit the “spoiler” button when they were curious.
B. Curiosity did nothing but drive viewers to find out answers.
C. As the drawing was taking shape, people gradually lost interest.
D. People refused to know answers in advance to enjoy the process.
35. How is curiosity beneficial to learning
A. It can shorten learning time. B. It reduces learning difficulty.
C. It is good for deep learning. D. It changes learning approaches.
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。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. ____36____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____37____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
____38____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty
Notice the smell,the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____39____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____40____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
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。
Smith brought his three-month-old son out for breakfast one day. He was playing with his son and tending to him while eating, and just doing his 41 thing.
But then he noticed a 42 staring at him. He was 43 . "What is going on " "They kept 44 at me," he wrote in a post.
As it 45 , the strangers were just happy to see a dad spending time with his son, and they felt inspired while watching the 46 . Smith had no way of knowing that until he paid for his meal. He was given by the waiter a 47 from the couple, saying what a great father he was and that they would like to leave some 48 for his meal.
"Today your meal is on my wife and me," it read. " 49 that baby as long as possible. The Masons."
For Smith, it was a happy moment of reassurance（认可）and feeling 50 . He was touched by the generosity and noted that he didn't have a father figure growing up, so spending this time with his son is super 51 to him.
He wrote that he'll share this 52 with his son when he's older and that he wants to teach him kindness and about the 53 of giving back.
"I make sure I'm 54 ," Smith wrapped. "I get blessed—I want to 55 someone else.”
41．A．unusual B．rare C．big D．regular
42．A. stranger B．woman C．couple D．waiter
43．A. embarrassed B．confused C．worried D．scared
44．A. shouting B．aiming C．smiling D．getting
45．A. turns out B．turns on C．strikes out D．goes on
46．A. relationship B．appreciation C．friendship D．instruction
47．A. bill B．note C．excuse D．notice
48．A. credit B．cash C．change D．fortune
49．A. Enjoy B．Share C．Protect D．Cheer
50．A. lost B．exposed C．wronged D．seen
51．A. significant B．occasional C．grateful D．influential
52．A．idea B．breakfast C．joy D．story
53．A．feeling B．comfort C．power D．consequence
54．A．carrying it through B．paying it forward
C．making it up D．putting it down
55．A．approach B．address C．bless D．watch
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
Yangko, a rural Chinese folk dance with a history__56__(date) back thousands of years, originates from farming life in ancient times. The dance relates to sacrifices to the farmland god when people prayed for a good harvest. As time passed, the__57__(origin)
dance developed, taking in various artistic forms and skills, including opera, acrobatics and martial arts, and eventually turned into the type of Yangko__58__is seen today.
__59__(preserve)this Chinese folk culture, it was included in the inaugural(首批的)items of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. It is__60__(common) performed in northern China during festivals, especially for Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival. Performances or competitions__61__(organize）in towns and villages to express people's joy and their hope for a better life.
Yangko employs drumming, Suona, dancing and singing. Content is based__62__folk stories and legends. Costumes are richly-colored and opera-styled, enabling__63__ (character) to be easily identified. During a performance, the actors will dance and sing, following lively rhythms. Highly skilled and interesting acts such as stilt(高跷)walking__64__carrying a wedding sedan chair(花轿)are also included. As a part of traditional Chinese culture, Yangko__65__(concentrate）the group consciousness of the Chinese people, and has outstanding historical and cultural value.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
英国一所友好学校的师生将到你校访问。你将作为学生代表在欢迎晚会上致辞，并赠送学生们自制的文创礼物。请你用英语写一篇欢迎辞，包括以下内容：
1．表示欢迎；
2．介绍礼物。
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。
Good evening, dear friends!_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
We had moved to a new town for my husband’s work. After living here for just a couple of weeks, I was more than ready to pick up my luggage and move back home. I was lonely for a friend. My boy Samuel was lonely. My husband, Lonny, adapted just fine, but he was occupied with work most of the time.
I missed our old neighborhood. It had been like a closely knitted community where neighbors chatted over fences. Newcomers were welcomed with chocolate brownies (巧克力蛋糕) and carrot bread. It had been easy to find friends there.
Our new community was different. It seemed that family roots grew deep. Deep as the Mississippi River that flowed past this tiny river town. Breaking in was tough.
“I’m so alone here,” I said to Lonny one evening. Lonny is a good listener, and a problem solver. “What have you done to meet people ” he asked. “I go to the park every day. I even dropped by a book salon (读书沙龙) at the library the other day and came across a nice lady with a boy.”
“Sounds not bad,” he said. “Did you talk to her ” The answer was no. It wasn’t that people here were unkind. I just didn’t feel like initiating conversations, and I preferred minding my own business in a new environment.
A few more months passed and winter settled in. It was harder than ever to meet people. I began to feel bitter. I was tired of trying to fit in a place where we didn’t belong.
Lonny noticed my low spirits. “Amy, you look unapproachable, with your arms crossed and everything,” he whispered in my ear one afternoon. He and I were sitting in the yard. Samuel, our five-year-old was playing baseball next to us.
“It doesn’t matter. I’m not going to have friends here.” Just then Samuel looked up. He must’ve heard our whispers. “Mom’s right, Dad. We’ll never ever have friends here. And we just want to go back to our old home.” I sat there and looked at my tiny innocent son. His words mirrored my attitude. And I didn’t like the disturbing reflection.
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。
That’s when I knew that I needed an adjustment. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________One afternoon, Samuel and I ran into the lady with her boy again at the library. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2024忠源纪念中学高考冲刺考试（二）
英语参考答案
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）
21-23 ADB 24-27 CBBA 28—31 CADC 32-35 ABDC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 GEAFC
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）
41—45 DCBCA 46—50 ABBAD 51—55 ADCBC
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56.dating 57.original 58.that/which 59.To preserve
monly 61.are organized 62.on/upon 63.characters
64.and 65.concentrates
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
(1)
Good evening, dear friends! I feel privileged/honored to extend the warmest welcome to teachers and students from our partner school in Britain as the student representative. We are delighted to have you here with us, sharing in the spirit of friendship and cultural exchange.
As a symbol of our appreciation, we have prepared unique gifts for you, such as Chinese calligraphy bookmarks, cloth pandas, and paper-cutting artworks, to name just a few. These are handmade cultural products crafted by our students with much dedication and creativity, not only representing the essence of Chinese culture, but also representing our traditions and values. We hope the gifts will serve as a reminder of your wonderful time here.
Once again, welcome to our school and may your stay be filled with joy, learning, and newfound friendships.
(2)
Good evening, dear friends! Welcome to our school for this enriching cultural exchange. We are thrilled to have you here as we learn from each other and strengthen our friendship.
As the student representative, I am honored to present the unique handmade cultural gifts by our students, each blending traditional Chinese symbolism with Western artistic techniques. Allow me to introduce my favorite, the panda backpack, which features playful shapes and colorful illustrations that appeal to both Chinese and Western sensibilities. There are still many other interesting gifts for you to explore.
These gifts symbolize our heartfelt hospitality and desire for lasting connections between our schools. May this exchange deepen our cultural understanding and pave the way for lasting friendships. Once again, a warm welcome to you all! We hope you enjoy your stay here!
第二节（满分25分）
That’s when I knew that I needed an adjustment. I didn’t want my boy to grow into a bitter kid. Over the next few weeks, I worked very hard to fit in. I greeted everyone with a friendly nod, arms uncrossed with a genuine smile. I struck up conversations with acquaintances at the park. I even baked chocolate brownies and offered them as a nice gesture to our neighbors. Most importantly, I stopped talking about moving back home and drew my son’s attention to the upsides of our new community. To my delight, Samuel also started to feel a bit more at home and included.
One afternoon, Samuel and I ran into the lady with her boy again at the library. I gathered my courage and walked closer. “Hi, I’m Amy. This is Samuel. Can we join you guys ” I made sure that I looked approachable. The woman readily pulled up two chairs for us. It turned out we had a whole lot in common. Following that encounter, we visited each other’s home a million times. Before long, my family gradually found our way to be part of this river town. One day Lonny and I were sitting in our yard again, preparing for a barbecue party. “Darling, you still wanna go back home ” Before I uttered a single word, Samuel cut in, “No, Dad. This is our home now.”
评分标准：
第一段应写“我”如何调整“我”对“新社区”的态度，可以侧重写“我”付诸了哪些努力和行动，与故事材料中所呈现的“我”之前排斥新环境的态度与表现形成反差，以期对儿子Samuel树立积极的榜样。第一段结尾可以写Samuel对新社区的态度发生了积极的改变。
第二段应写“我”与在图书馆读书沙龙活动中再次偶遇的女士进行积极的社交尝试，建立发展出新的友谊，从而逐渐积极融入新社区，获得归属感。故事结尾方向可以是体现积极适应新环境的正面人生态度。
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