四川省绵阳南山中学2024届高三下学期高考仿真演练（二） 英语 （含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

2024年5月
绵阳南山中学高2021级高三下期高考仿真演练2试题
英 语
命题人：龙施颖 黄燕燕 审题人：罗莉 杜隆英
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
1. What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Prepare for a party. B. Return a book. C. Lend him her car.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the woman's house. B. In the man's office. C. In a clothes shop.
3. What will the speakers take to the party
A. Ice cream. B. A cake. C. Orange juice.
4. What does the man mean
A. The ticket is too expensive.
B. The game isn't worth seeing.
C. They have lost all the money.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A building. B. A movie. C. A street.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第8题。
6. Why did the man miss the meeting this morning
A. He went to see his dentist.
B. He had to pick up Ms. Tan.
C. He had lunch with Joan.
7. Who will prepare the report for the man
A. Mr. Lee. B. Lisa. C. Joan.
8. Where could Mr. Lee be now
A. In his office. B. At the airport. C. In the meeting room.
听第7段材料，回答第9至第11题。
9. Why does the man give up the tickets in the lower balcony
A. The tickets have been sold out.
B. He prefers the seats in the center.
C. There are no four seats together.
10. How will the man get the tickets
A. He will collect them himself.
B. The woman will mail them to him.
C. He will ask his friends to pick them up.
11. When will the man get to the theater on Thursday night
A. By 6:00. B. By 7.00. C. By 8.00.
听第8段材料，回答第12至第14题。
12. What is Michael's problem
A. He's not sure about his future.
B. He has no interest in studying.
C. He isn't allowed to attend an art school.
13. What does Michael often do after school
A. He plays football,
B. He goes to acting classes.
C. He watches English plays.
14. What advice does the woman give Michael
A. Talk with his friends.
B. Perform in the school play.
C. Stay at school until he's eighteen.
听第9段材料，回答第15至第17题。
15. How long will the cycling holiday last
A. Fourteen days. B. Ten days. C. Eight days.
16. Which meal does the woman need to pay for during the trip
A. The breakfast. B. The lunch. C. The supper.
17. What can the woman do during the cycling holiday
A. Take her own bike. B. Cycle in the dark. C. Visit a theater.
听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题
18. What do we know about Radio Caroline
A. It closed down in 1964.
B. It was popular with the young.
C. It was started by a ship owner.
19. What can visitors see at the exhibition
A. Several DJs of Radio Caroline.
B. Books signed by The Beatles.
C. Letters from music fans.
20. When will the exhibition begin
A. In April. B. In May. C. In June.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30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。
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Our National Public Radio staff and trusted critics have made some recommendations about must-reads.
Rough Sleepers Tracy Kidder
This uplifting book is about Dr. Jim O'Connell's work of bringing health care to unhoused people for more than three decades, first in Boston and now in nearly every American city. His work might be a band-aid on the bigger problem of homelessness, but as he said, “This is what we do while waiting for the world to change.”
The Right Call Sally Jenkins
Sally Jenkins has had a superb career recording the highest achievements in sports by individuals and by teams. With The Right Call, she captures what makes some athletes and coaches reach their peak. Whatever part of life you want to excel in, this book will have you rethinking what you do and how you might do it differently.
The Secret of Cooking Bee Wilson
More than a cookbook, this is a guide to how to make cooking work for you—and even become a joy. What if you have picky eaters, a full time job and a kitchen with only half the ingredients the recipe calls for This book has the answers, explaining everything from how to figure out what flavors go together, to how to get easy when everything goes wrong.
Land of Milk and Honey C Pam Zhang
Set in a future where a mysterious smog has swallowed Earth. causing widespread crop failures and food shortages, the story follows an unnamed chef who finds herself in a world of cooking delights and unequalled sensory experiences among a landscape of despair (绝望) . It's an exploration of human nature, and the choices we make in the face of difficulties.
21. How does Dr. Jim O'Connell view his own work
A. It doesn't help in solving the housing problem.
B. It offers a way to get food in times of shortage.
C. It shows a way to be excellent in life differently.
D. It will make a difference in caring about the homeless.
22. Whose book can get readers to think about how to be excellent in life
A. Tracy Kidder. B. Sally Jenkins C. Bee Wilson. D. C Pam Zhang
23. What do Bee Wilson's and C Pam Zhang's works have in common
A. They tell readers how to reduce food waste.
B. They provide personal cooking experience.
C. They both have something to do with cooking.
D. They try to cover some aspects of family life.
B
My grandma passed away last week. My mum began the painful yet necessary task of sorting through her belongings.
“Is there anything you want from grandma’s flat ” Mum texted me.
“Her aloe (芦荟), please.” I required zero thinking time.
Sometime around 1975, Grandma, always believing good things would happen in the future, received this plant as a gift, which she appreciated and placed in her doorway. It came from the local butcher. Five years later, my mum married the butcher’s son and had me. Grandma revealed to me this particular plant was a living relationship between the two families. And so was I.
Recently, whenever we visited Grandma’s flat, I attempted to fix this concept in my children’s minds. “That was a gift your great-grandma bought your other great-grandma! It’s older than me!” Then my kids would nod and ask Grandma for a sweet.
Numerous times, Grandma gave me cuttings or clippings of the plant, hoping I might raise my own and continue the legend. Yet, every time, my new branch died with my awful gardening skills. But that didn’t use to matter, because I could turn to Grandma, who would wait and accept my disturbance without becoming upset. Then I got another clipping and tried again. But now I can’t. So, I decided that the plant will go and live with Ann, my mother-in-law, who is a genius with a greenhouse.
The plan is for Ann to keep hold of the original plant. In time, she can teach me how to deal with its cuttings properly, and then maybe one day I can settle the plant in my place.
In the meantime, Ann will allocate (分配) clippings among my relatives, as Grandma used to do. My wife’s two sisters, for example, are both better at tending plants than I am, so it is quite imaginable they, too, will offer cuttings of the plant to their partners, spreading this loving plant across my entire extended family.
Why did the author want his grandma’s aloe
A. He wanted to pass it down to others.
B. He had a pleasant memory of the plant.
C. He showed a preference for gardening.
D. He received it as a gift from his grandma.
25. Which of the following best describes the author’s grandma
A. Optimistic and patient. B. Generous and helpful.
C. Honest and fashionable. D. Humorous and skillful.
26.The author took the aloe to his mother-in-law to______.
A. display his skills in gardening B.have the plant better cared for
C. announce his grandma’s death D.protect the plant from dying out
27.What may be the best title for the text
A. Aloe: a mysterious plant B.Aloe: my family bond
C. Grandma: my life coach D. Grandma: a lovely gardener
C
On June 6th Columbia University announced that it will no longer cooperate with US News World Report’s undergraduate rankings. It is the first top institution to do so. Might its departure be the start of a mass departure
Columbia’s decision follows a ranking scandal ( 丑 闻) last year. In February 2022, one of Columbia’s own maths professors accused the college of having used “outdated and/or incorrect data” in several areas.
In the 1980s, potential students started to expand their college search beyond their local area, and it was hard to learn about universities and compare them. Hence, US News began ranking America’s top universities in 1983, and has released its findings annually since 1988.
Universities have put in significant effort to move up in the ratings. Richard Freeland, Northeastern University’s former president, capped class sizes to enhance student engagement and guarantee class quality. Consequently, it moved from 127th in 2003 to 44th this year.
The ranking system used to seem unstoppable. Universities have tried to get rid of it before, only to find that doing so can backfire badly. US News still ranks non-participating universities, using publicly available information, and the data often do not go in their favour. Columbia did not submit data for this year’s analysis, and its ranking fell from second in 2021-22 to 18th in 2022-23.
Recently the mood has begun to change, however, especially among graduate schools. In 2022, of the 15 highest-ranked law schools, only the University of Chicago submitted data.
In May US News announced changes to its ranking methodology. It is moving away from metrics (度量标准) that rely on reputation and towards student outcomes. One way or another, the rankings and universities more broadly are in a state of constant change.
What is true about the US News undergraduate rankings
A. It filled an information gap in the past.
B. It faked the information for the ratings.
C. It promoted the quality of higher education.
D. It’s been released every year for 40 years.
29. What does the underlined word “capped” in paragraph 4 mean
A. doubled B. maintained C. increased D. limited
30. What will happen to a university if it does not cooperate with US News
A. Its information will be removed.
B. It will be excluded from the list forever.
C. Its ranking will probably suffer consequently.
D. It will certainly be measured with incorrect data.
31. US News undergraduate rankings may focus more on_______ in the future.
A. the changing mood of universities
B. the instant fame of universities
C. scores given by former students
D. achievements of university graduates
D
After a heavy snowstorm, I ran outside excitedly to build a snowman. No matter how I rolled my snowball, it refused to grow. After resting for a while, I restarted the job. Then I noticed I had an audience—a prim-looking(古板的) couple with obvious disapproval. My face turned red as I tried to answer their unspoken question: Don't you have anything better to do
An adult playing by herself seems strange, but maybe it shouldn't. New research suggests that modern adults have ignored their play instinct (本能). Most animals stop playing as adults. However, there are a handful of animals that never stop.
One possibility is that adult play is important and beneficial, —a theory supported by a study. Researcher Camilla Cenni from the University of Lethbridge left some puzzle boxes for some monkeys to solve. To get the food inside, they had to drop a rock into the container. The monkeys that previously had dropped rocks for fun were more likely to solve the puzzle. This finding also suggests somewhere in our evolutionary history—a playful human invented stone tools. Even today, the urge to play accounts for some of humans' greatest inventions. Adult play is also about preparing for the unexpected. And biologists found its most important function is improving relationships and helping individuals get along.
Adult play promotes inclusivity, cooperation and creativity—all qualities that we humans could use. Unfortunately, social norms hold back our urge to let loose. “Generally speaking, we like to do the things that are necessary for our survival,” says Peter Gray, a play researcher at Boston University,“ Humans took one giant step away from fun when we started planting crops. Plowing(耕) fields is hard and boring. Then we invented factories and lost sight of play.”
With threats like climate change, it's easy to get into seriousness. But we should understand the value of encouraging adult play. So next time I'm caught playing, I know what to say, “I'm playing for the benefit of all humankind. You' re welcome.”
32. Why did the author’s face turn red
A. She was considered too old to play.
B. She had difficulty making a snowman.
C. She was ignored by a prim-looking couple.
D. She couldn’t answer the couple's question.
33. What can be inferred about adult play from Paragraph 3
A. It is the natural need of humans.
B. It can contribute to useful creations.
C. It has slowed down human evolution.
D. It is particularly noticeable in animals.
34. What got humans to lose the fun of playing according to Peter Gray
A. The arrival of agriculture. B. Modern science.
C. Climate change. D. The need to prepare for the unexpected.
35. What’s the main idea of this passage
A. The ways adults can be more playful.
B. The ways to add more play to your grown-up life.
C. The reasons why adults need to make time for playtime.
D. The differences exist between human and animals’ play.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
You have an important exam in a few days and you’re not feeling prepared. With only a short time to go, you may try four strategies here. 36 .
Get organized
Time-poor students should use a planner to, identify the time available for study. 37 . Being organized with your study materials helps you to be organized in your thinking, too, as you can easily access the materials you need.
Take and reflect on notes
Have you ever tried to recall what you learned a week ago and found it’s as if it’s been wiped from your memory 38 . An active note-taking process is important to help you transfer new information from short-term memory and then recall it more easily after it is stored in the long-term memory.
39________
Research has found the rate you forget information is minimized if you interact with new information within 24 hours of first receiving it. A second, shorter repetition within 24 hours brings recall back up to 100%. A third repetition within a week for an even shorter time brings recall back to 100%.
Self-testing
Self-testing is a powerful way to study and learn. And flash cards are a great way to help you to self-test. 40 . You never know when you’ll get a few minutes for some quick studying, so always be prepared If you have a five-minute break between classes or on the bus, for example, you can pull your cards out for a quick study session.
A. Keep interacting with the content
B.Always take them along with you
C. Focus on one thing for an extended time
D. That's where note-taking jumps in as a hero
E. Then actually be disciplined and use that time to study
F. So you'd better mix up study sessions with various practices
G. They will improve your exam success and relieve your exam anxiety
第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，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。
Hundreds of medical students crowded into a lecture hall in the Bronx, New York on Feb.26, 2024. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a 94-year-old honorary professor at their college, 41 that she would donate $1,000,000,000 to the college—the 42 donation ever made to any medical school. She said, “Starting from August this year, Einstein Medical School will be tuition（学费） 43 .”
Then enthusiastic cheers 44 in the hall, and the students jumped up and 45 wildly. The tuition fee of this college is $63,000 per year, and many graduates 46 over $200,000 in debt at the beginning of their 47 .
The college stated that 48 Gottesman's donation, all students in the school will no longer need to 49 any fees starting from this term.
David Gottesman is the 50 of First Manhattan, a Wall Street investment firm, and a close friend of Warren Buffett, the stock god. The 51 between the two began in 1963 and lasted for decades. Under Buffett's guidance, Gottesman 52 a significant amount of valuable shares.
In 2022, David Gottesman passed away at the age of 96. Ruth was 53 shocked to learn the exact size of money 54 her husband died. "I was surprised to find that he left me a large fortune," she recalled. The will left by her husband is very 55 : "Use it to do anything you think is right." 56 with this huge money, she hardly hesitated and decided to donate it all to Einstein Medical School. She said that all her children supported her 57 .
She also expressed her hope to 58 outstanding students who were 59 hesitant to apply to Einstein Medical School due to financial reasons by 60 tuition pressure.
A. published B. announced C. reported D. addressed
A. largest B. favorite C. smallest D. kindest
A. half B. free C. part D. willing
A. laughed B. broke C. started D. erupted
A. whistled B. screamed C. applauded D. celebrated
46. A. owe B. carry C. bring D. fetch
47. A. causes B. researches C. careers D. lives
48. A. due to B. according to C. except for D. in spite of
49. A. pay B. contribute C. complete D. accomplish
50. A. employee B. founder C. cooperator D. customer
51. A. quarrel B. debate C. friendship D. struggle
52. A. figured B. gathered C. offered D. accumulated
53. A. completely B. frequently C. constantly D. hardly
54. A. only if B. if only C. only after D. as if
55. A. difficult B. simple C. complicated D. short
56. A. Faced B. Declined C. Covered D. Dealt
57. A. determination B. decision C. theory D. principle
58. A. train B. acquire C. employ D. attract
59. A. totally B. accordingly C. originally D. regularly
60. A. interrupting B. disturbing C. controlling D. relieving
第二节（共10小题；每小题l.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mind reading is hard. But not impossible. Modern technology can reach inside someone's head and pull out their 56 (intend).
Decoding(破解) thought usually requires placing sensors directly on or in someone's brain. Using brain implants, researchers so far 57 (pick) up electrical signals in the brain linked to certain words or letters. This has allowed brain implants to transform thoughts 58 text or speech on a computer. Brain implants have even enabled scientists 59 (turn) the neural firings(神经网络滤镜) associated with a song in someone's head into real music.
In a recent study, scientists decoded full stories from people's brains 60 (use) MRI scans. This did not require any brain implants. But building the thought decoder 61 (definite) required many hours of brain scans for each person. What's more, the system only worked on the persons 62 were willing to have their minds read.
Devices that might let someone secretly read your mind from across the room 63 (be) still a long, long way off. Still, it's clear that mind-reading tech is getting more and more 64 (advance). As it does, scientists are thinking hard about what it would mean to live in 65 world where not even the inside of your head is completely private.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)画掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Last Saturday, our entirely class visited the Science and Technology Museum under guidance of our teachers. The moment when I stepped into the museum, a wave of excitement and curious washed over me. The displays and exhibits filled the air in a sense of wonder and innovation. Everywhere I looked, there were cutting-edge devices, robots, and virtual reality application that transported me to different worlds. Walking through the museum, I feel an urge to appreciate these inventions created by the brilliant minds and do how I can to push the boundaries of technology. Touching deeply, I left the museum feeling inspired and determined to devote myself to promote science in the future.
书面表达 （满分25分）
为了传播中国传统文化，你校英文报正组织以“My Favorite Chinese Ancient Poem“为题的征文活动。请你写一篇100词左右的英语短文投稿，内容包括：
1.介绍你最喜欢的一首古代诗歌；
2.喜欢的原因。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favorite Chinese Ancient Poem
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绵阳南山中学高2021级高三下期高考仿真演练2 答案
听力
1-5 BCABA 6-10 ACBCA 11--15 ACABC 16--20 BCBCA
阅读理解
DBC BADB ADCD ABAC GEDAB
完形填空
BABDC BCAAB CDACB ABDCD
语法填空
intention(s), have picked, into, to turn, using, definitely, who/that, are, advanced,a
短文改错
entirely--entire, under后加the, 去掉when, curious--curiosity, in---with, application--applications, feel--felt, how--what, Touching--Touched, promote--promoting
写作one possible version:
My Favorite Chinese Ancient Poem
With its profound traditional culture dating back to over 5000 years, China boasts a sea of renowned ancient poems, among which To Wanglun, written by Libai stands out most.
Composed of 4 lines, short as it is, it extends a deep friendship between Li bai and Wanglun. When I close my eyes, what I can see is that Libai unexpectedly hears Wanglun sing for him before he leaves. From the last two lines, Libai’s appreciation of Wanglun’s arrival can be strongly experienced. The reason why I recommend this poem is that not only does it convey valuable friendship in just a few words, but it paints vivid pictures, transporting me to different times and places.
As we all know, Chinese poems enjoys great popularity at home and abroad and I am looking forward to exploring more.
听力原稿：
Text 1
M: Laura, could you give me a lift I have to have this book returned to the library right now.
W: That's no problem. And if you are busy now, I can do that for you. I know you are preparing for the New Year's Evening Party.
Text 2
W: Do you need any help
M: I'm looking for something to wear on my first day at my new job.
W: Let me see what we have .Try these on. Tell me if they fit OK.
Text 3
M: Shall we take a cake to John's party
W: Good idea, but I can't make one. John would buy some orange juice. Have we got enough to buy some ice cream
M: Not really, but my mum's got some in the fridge. Let's take that.
Text 4
W: Let's all go to the baseball game after work.
M: Why waste our money The team is going to lose again.
Text 5
W: Everything here is so convenient. You can walk everywhere. Work, home, out to dinner.
M: And don't forget the movie theater on the ground level.
W: Yup, this apartment building has everything. I never have to leave.
Text 6
M: Lisa, could I get the sales report I couldn't attend this morning's meeting because one of my teeth was bothering me, so I ended up going to see my dentist.
W: OK, I'll ask Joan to have the report ready for you. Why don't you drop by my office after lunch to pick it up
M: Thanks. By the way, did you happen to see Mr. Lee I really need his advice about a plan.
W: He mentioned something about picking up Ms. Tan at the airport this morning.
Text 7
W: Hello. This is the Hudson Theater Box Office. Jasmine speaking.
M: Hello. Do you have four tickets for Carmen at 7.00 on Thursday night
W: We've very few tickets left for that performance. Where would you like to sit
M: In the center, close to the stage
W: Those seats were sold out months ago, sir. However, we still have seats in the lower and upper balconies.
M: Well, the lower balcony.
W: Do you want to sit together
M: Yes!
W: I don't have four seats together in the lower balcony. I have two and two.
M: No, I want four together. The upper balcony then.
W: Fine. I have ZZ54,55,56 and 57. Should I mail them, or do you want to pick them up on the night
M: I'll pick them up.
W: Then you have to be here one hour before the performance.
M: OK. I'll tell my friends about that.
Text 8
W: Hi, Michael. Your dad says you're not very sure about your future. What are your favorite subjects
M: No, I'm very sure about my future. I'd really like to go to a film school.
W: How old are you, Michael
M: That's the problem. I'm only fifteen. I'll need my parents' permission if I want to go to a film school. They say I have to stay at school until I'm eighteen.
W: Have you thought about going to acting classes after school
M: Yes, but I'd have to give up football if I went to classes after school.
W: Have your parents seen you performing on stage
M: No. I wasn't in my school's English play because none of my friends were in it.
W: Try it next time. It's a great way to get some acting experience.
Text 9
M: "Holiday for You". Sean speaking. Can I help you
W: Oh hi. I've been looking at your website. Um, I'm interested in a cycling holiday in Austria in April. And I can't leave work before the 10th of April.
M: Well, one trip suits you. It starts on the 17th of April and it finishes on the 24th.
W: Good. Mm...and which meals are included in the trip
M: Well, er, breakfast of course. We stop at noon in a village somewhere for a rest, so you can have your lunch there which is extra. Then dinner will be in the hotel every evening free of charge.
W: And you provide the bicycles of course. What else
M: A lock and a bell come with the bikes as well as lights, although you shouldn't need to cycle in the dark.
W: Good. Do we get a chance to look around
M: Oh yes, you get chances to visit a theater in a town called Grein and other museums.
W: That's good. I'll do that. Thank you for all that information.
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W: Now here's something for all you music lovers; a new exhibition to celebrate the radio station Radio Caroline. For those of you too young to remember, it was against the law because it was at first base on a ship out at sea. Radio Caroline opened in 1964 and closed down four years later. At that time there were no other radio stations playing pop music for young people and it quickly became really popular. The exhibition, as you would expect, includes the best-loved music from that time. There are records by groups such as The Beatles, who actually visited Radio Caroline. You can also see some of the letters sent by Radio Caroline's thousands of fans. It's also interesting to listen to the interviews with some of the DJs who worked at Radio Caroline. They were very famous back then. The exhibition is unusual because it's being held on the radio ship itself. It's open seven days a week from 10:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. You need to get there soon, though, because it only runs for two months and will finish in the middle of June. But there will be other events to celebrate Radio Caroline coming up soon. You won't need to buy a ticket because the exhibition is free. You can get more information from its website.