湖南省长沙市平高教育集团2024-2025学年高三上学期联合考试英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

2024-2025学年湖南省长沙市平高教育集团高三上学期联合考试
英语试题
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 color is the dress the woman is trying on
A. Yellow. B. Orange. C. Blue.
2. What is the man’s job probably
A. A novelist. B. A cartoonist. C. A reporter.
3. What kind of occasion are the speakers probably celebrating
A. A wedding. B. A holiday. C. A birthday.
4. How does the woman prefer to learn
A. By reading books. B. By watching videos. C. By using the Internet.
5. Who was the man angry with
A. The cinema staff. B. The woman. C. Some other audiences.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers doing
A. Having a picnic. B. Preparing a meal. C. Shopping in a supermarket.
7. What did the man want to eat at first
A. A salad. B. A sandwich. C. Noodles.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. On a playing field
9. What subject does the man need help with
A. History. B. Math. C. English.
10. Why was the man away from school for a while
A. He took a holiday. B. He broke his leg. C. He went for football training.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Parent and child. C. Brother and sister.
12. How is the woman feeling about Mother’s Day
A. Uncertain. B. Excited. C. Sad.
13. What will the woman’s mother probably do on Mother’s Day
A. Have tea at a hotel. B. Have beauty treatments. C. Have some lessons.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Receiving an award. B. Introducing her film. C. Hosting a party
15. When will the film show in Europe
A. On the 7th of June. B. On the 20th of April. C. On the 27th of April
16. What is the woman looking for in South America
A. A new job. B. Cinemas to show her film. C. A new actor to work with.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the main topic of the talk
A. Yard sales. B. Chinese history. C. An ancient artwork.
18. In which city was the bowl found
A. New Haven. B. London. C. Taipei.
19. What did the man do when he got the bowl
A. He sent pictures of it to experts.
B. He passed it down to his children.
C. He argued with the owner over the price.
20 How much money did the bowl eventually sell for
A. $20,000. B. $350,000. C. $721,800.
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ABCD四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Each fall, millions of butterflies across the U. S. and Canada fly up to 4, 000 km to central Mexico. Travelers can see the butterflies overwintering on the Western Monarch Trail, a 465-mile, road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route.
Helping the butterflies
Organizers created educational panels in English and Spanish explaining the butterflies’ annual traveling and their trouble. The signs also outline ways travelers can help the butterflies recover, such as by supporting chemical-free farms and planting native nectar (花蜜) gardens.
Why butterflies fly to the California coast
Many stops in Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Andrew Molera State Park, are overwintering sites where, from October to February, travelers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures, dappled (斑驳的) sunlight, high dampness, and little to no wind.
Other sites, like the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and Avila Valley Barn, growflowers that provide sugary, high-calorie food for the butterflies to eat. Butterflies settling here demonstrate how vital nectaring plants are to their survival.
How to explore the Western Monarch Trail
The butterflies’ behavior varies at different times of day and depending on the weather. In the mornings, while temperatures are still cool, step out of the cabin (木屋) in the Fernwood Resort where you stay overnight, you’ll find many butterflies hanging together on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites. As the day starts to heat up-typically by late morning or early afternoon — you’ll be amazed at the phenomenon “sunburst” — the butterflies start flying around in search of nearby nectar. Keep your eyes skyward. Don’t grab your camera. Just be in the moment.
1. What’s the Western Monarch Trail initiative aimed at
A. Providing a travel route. B. Encountering butterflies.
C. Promoting organic farming. D. Advocating species conservation.
2. What do we know about Andrew Molera State Park
A. It holds many nectar gardens.
B. It’s pleasant throughout winter.
C. It has sufficient food for butterflies.
D. It’s home to butterflies all year around.
3. What is guaranteed for the travelers along the Western Monarch Trail
A. Signs to guide the route.
B. Cameras for recording videos.
C. Ready shelters to stay overnight.
D. Experience of watching “sunburst” at dawn.
B
For anyone planning to fly to or from France in 2024, we’ve got a bit of inconvenient news-thousands of flights from four French airports are getting cancelled. It’s all because much of-the air traffic control system hasn’t been updated since the 1970s.
The air traffic control systems in Paris’ main airports are well overdue for an upgrade. Though the systems have received plenty of minor updates over the years, 2024 is the time for a huge improvement- it’s thought that around 80 percent of the system will need to be modernized.
Currently, workers still use an air traffic control process which was developed in the 1970s, including using paper strips to represent incoming planes. Thankfully, ?1 billion is being invested into improving France’s air traffic control.
But that means there’ll be a large number of cancellations. According to BFM, it’s estimated that around 16,500 flights to or from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle, Orly, Le Bourget and Beauvais airports won’t go ahead. The number of passengers that passed through Paris Airports in 2022 was almost 44 million. Paris’ Charles de Gaulle saw 26.1 million passengers, and Paris Orly saw 15.7 million passengers. For the coming improvement, airlines that operate at these airports have been told to reduce their flight programme by 20 percent between March 9 and April 14. It’s during this period that the new system will be tested at Athis-Mons, France’s largest air traffic control centre.
Will your flight to France be impacted Well, it’s up to each airline which flights won’t run, but it’s thought that long-distance routes will take priority. Air France has already cancelled some of theirs, notified passengers, and offered them same-day alternatives.
While this could mean that travelling through Paris is a faff (忙乱) in 2024, it’s estimated that 2.5 million flights pass through French airspace annually. With that much air traffic to control, it’d be good to have it all processed by something a bit more reliable than some pieces of paper.
4. What inconvenience will be caused in France according to the passage
A. Airlines will decrease their flights. B. A number of flights will be delayed.
C Flights to France will be unavailable. D. The airports will be under reconstruction.
5. Why are the figures listed in paragraph 4
A. To illustrate the flight cancellations. B. To give examples of airport capacities.
C. To compare the numbers of passengers. D. To analyze the reasons for air traffic control.
6. What can happen to people travelling to France in 2024
A. They will be offered a discount.
B. They might reschedule their flights.
C. They will have to cancel their travel plans.
D. They can only book tickets for long-distance routes.
7. What is the passage mainly about
A. France’s largest air traffic control centre will be tested.
B. ?l billion is being invested into modernizing four French airports.
C. France is cancelling flights for improving air traffic control system.
D. The number of passengers that pass through Paris’ airports will decrease.
C
Getting into college is a big step for high school graduates, and it comes with a lot of changes. For most students, it’s the first time they’ re living away from home and managing their own life. Not surprisingly, adapting to this new lifestyle can be challenging. The following four tips will make high school graduates better prepared for college life.
Goal setting
When setting goals, whether they’re academic, career, or personal, remember they should be attainable but not too easy, so that you really have to push yourself to achieve them, and feel rewarded when you do. Writing down your goals and breaking down each huge, long-term goal into smaller, more practical ones can help make it feel more real, and writing out a plan for achieving it can give you a road map to success
Interpersonal skills
At college, you will interact with fellow students, professors, librarians, and many others. Strong interpersonal skills will help you build relationships during this time, and get more out of them, if you feel that your interpersonal skills need some work, practice asking thoughtful questions and listening closely. Develop your understanding by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, and enhance your self-confidence
Studying
With fewer in-class hours and more on-your-own learning, you’re required to really digest learning material rather than simply memorize facts. To be successful in college you’ll need to learn how to integrate large amounts of information obtained through reading, do research, and write papers. Organization is the key, so if you are not someone who is naturally organized, set up your study schedule.
Budgeting
Managing money is a critical life skill, and for many, it is at college that they develop it for the first time. Start by estimating your financial balance. Then give high priority to the expenses on basic needs and determine how much money to set aside every month to cover those costs. Don’t forget about savings and the fun stuff (movies, dinners out), too.
8. Who is this passage most probably written for
A. College teachers. B. University graduates.
C. High school teachers. D. Would-be college students.
9. What is the author’s suggestion for reaching a huge goal
A. Divide it into smaller, more achievable ones.
B. Reward oneself for each goal one has set.
C. Purchase a clear, updated road map.
D. Push oneself to an upper level
10. One of the suggested ways to enhance your interpersonal skills is to _________.
A. prepare complicated questions B. try on someone else’s shoes
C. listen to others carefully D. take advantage of others
11. To learn how to manage money, the first thing to do is _________.
A. save money for financial investment B. Estimate one’s income and expenses
C. set aside money for fun activities D. open a personal bank account
D
Many of us remember the feeling of having our braces (牙套) regularly adjusted and retightened at the dentist’s. And interventions are based entirely upon the estimate of dentists and involve a great deal of trial and error, which can lead to too many visits to the dentist’s.
Professor Erleben and his team created a computer model that creates accurate 3D simulations (模拟) of an individual patient’s jaw, which dentists can use to predict how sets of braces should be designed to best straighten a patient’s teeth and plan the best possible treatment. To create these simulations, the computer model was used to map sets of human teeth after getting detailed CT images of teeth and the small, fine structures between the jawbone and the teeth. This type of precise digital simulation is referred to as a digital twin, a virtual model that lives in the cloud.
The virtual model can answer what’s happening in the real world, and do so instantly. For example, one can ask what would happen if you pushed on one tooth and get answers with regards to where it would move and how it would affect other teeth. The model also helps to predict the post treatment effect, achieve “visualization” of treatment, and facilitate patients to understand the plan of straightening their teeth. What’s more, it has enabled more flexible and convenient digital medical follow-up services.
The area of research that uses digital twins is relatively new. “However, we need to set up a sufficiently big database if digital twins are to really take root and benefit the healthcare industry,” Erleben said, “In the future, the virtual model can be used to plan, design and improve, and can therefore be used to operate companies, robots, factories and used much more in the energy, healthcare and other fields.”
12. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The professional integrity of dentists. B. The current state of dental treatment.
C. The procedure of retightening braces. D. The intervention of modern technology.
13. Which was the first step in creating 3D simulations
A. Predicting treatment effect. B. Designing a computer model.
C. Drawing the shape of a mouth. D. Obtaining the details of teeth.
14. What is Professor Erleben’s attitude towards digital twins
A. Doubtful. B. Curious. C. Favorable. D. Dismissive.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why digital twins make a hit B. Where virtual treatment goes
C. What trouble dentists encounter D. How a virtual model aids dentists
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
What is culture Culture is too complex to define in simple terms. ____16____ One is that culture is a total pattern of behaviour that is consistent in its components. Another fundamental is that culture is learned behaviour. The third is that culture is behaviour that is shared by a group of people.
To understand the culture of a particular country or region, one could examine its components, among which are material culture, language, and social organization. Material culture includes the tools and symbols in a society, not including those physical things found in nature, unless they have undergone some change or have been given meaning by people. ____17____ The way we consume and what we consume are heavily influenced by material culture.
____18____ Linked with all other aspects of culture, it reflects the nature and values of that culture. Industrialized societies have a rich vocabulary for commercial and industrial activities, while less industrialized societies may have richer vocabularies for matters important to their societies. The Eskimos in Alaska have many words to describe snow whereas English has only one general term.
Social organization differs somewhat from society to society. The primary kind of community association is based on blood ties. ____19____ It provides mutual protection, psychological support and a kind of economic insurance or social security for its members. The term “brothers” in Zaire includes those whom we call cousins and uncles.
Cultural analysis serves a variety of purposes Understanding the various dimensions and their inter-relatedness helps promote cross-cultural awareness. ____20____
A. Language is the most obvious difference between cultures.
B. Some scholars even suggest that it is useless to try.
C. The values represented within a culture can also change with the passing of time.
D. However, there are certain agreed-on fundamentals that can be easily identified.
E. In many developing countries the extended family fulfils several social and economic roles.
F. For example, a mouse running on a street is not part of a culture, but the Mickey Mouse is.
G. It leads on to the promotion of goodwill, social and economic planning and harmony between social groupings or societies.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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ABCD四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Mother’s Day was drawing near, Everyone in the class was ____21____ giving gifts to their moms. Their teacher, Ms. Jenkins, was ____22____ them to make pretty postcards with a soulful message.
On Monday morning Ms. Jenkins entered the classroom. Before she could say anything, 8-year-old Simon raised his hand ____23____.
“Yes, Simon ” asked the teacher with a questioning look.
“Excuse me, Ms. Jenkins. What did you get for Mother’s Day ” he ____24____.
All his classmates turned to the teacher to ____25____ her story, and Ms, Jenkins smiled. “____26____, nothing. Simon. I don’t have kids.”
Simon felt sorry for his teacher. It seemed ____27____ that she didn’t receive anything for Mother’s Day when she was ____28____ by kids all the time. She should have received something.
Simon returned home that afternoon. After having finished ____29____ the few dollars in his piggy bank, he asked his mother to take him to the flower shop.
When they got in the car, Simon _____30_____ his reason. His mother looked at him with a loving _____31_____.
The following day, Simon arrived at his _____32_____ with a bunch of flowers and presented it to Ms. Jenkins with a bright smile. “I know you’re not a mother, but you treat us with _____33_____, affection and patience. You surely _____34_____ a Mother’s Day gift too,” he said to his teacher, whose jaw dropped in shock. The other kids _____35_____ as Simon hugged Ms. Jenkins.
21. A. imagining B. considering C. suggesting D. discussing
22. A. instructing B. reminding C. persuading D. commanding
23. A. thankfully B. proudly C. immediately D. secretly
24. A. hesitated B. inquired C. commented D. responded
25. A. judge B. enjoy C. update D. share
26. A. Helplessly B. Sadly C. Angrily D. Unbelievably
27. A. unfair B. illegal C. shameful D. uncomfortable
28. A. assisted B. understood C. protected D. surrounded
29. A. losing B. noticing C. counting D. collecting
30. A. explained B. commented C. doubted D. blamed
31. A. impression B. reaction C. expression D. emotion
32. A. restaurant B. office C. factory D. classroom
33. A. honesty B. kindness C. politeness D. pride
34. A. deserve B. accept C. prepare D. require
35. A. jumped B. applauded C. laughed D. shouted
第二节 语法填空（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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
What is the primary language most ____36____ (speak) in China With over 1.4 billion people, China, ____37____ Mandarin is the official language, has the second ____38____ (large) population in the world. This large population contributes significantly to the number of Mandarin speakers worldwide.
In 1956, the Chinese government declared Mandarin the official language of China ____39____ (promote) the language throughout the country. China has experienced significant economic growth in recent decades. Mandarin has become an important language for international trade and business, and its use has spread beyond China’s borders.
Chinese people have moved all over the world, spreading Mandarin to other countries and ____40____ (region).
Chinese culture has a long history and is becoming increasingly popular among foreigners in the 21st century. More and more people are learning about the culture of Confucius and participating in Chinese language competitions worldwide. ____41____ (consequent), Mandarin is gaining popularity all over the world. Mandarin is one of the official languages of the United Nations. ____42____ the end of 2021, more than 180 countries and regions had offered Chinese language education, and over 70 countries had included Chinese in their national education system. The number of foreigners learning Chinese ____43____(reach) more than 20 million so far, and the total number of people learning and using Chinese is close to200 million.
The ____44____ (combine) of China’s large population, national language policy, economic growth, and migration has led to Mandarin _____45_____ (become) the most spoken language in the world.
第二部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你校在教学楼举行了一次消防演习（fire dill）。请你为校英文报写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，内容包括：1.演习的目的与过程；2.演习的意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
My wife was away for a few days and I hated the thought of leaving my new dog Honey alone. “Come on, Honey. Let’s go.” She jumped into the car and settled down in the passenger seat. I got behind the wheel and started the car.
We live in a remote area up in the hills, surrounded by many tall trees. You have to drive up the mountain slowly to get to our driveway, which is barely wide enough for one car.
I turned around my car and backed up slowly, just then, a flash of afternoon sunlight blinded me. I put my hand up to protect my eyes. I felt a sudden sharp movement as the left back wheel of the car slipped in the soft soil, and it rolled. I hadn’t put on my seat belt yet and I fell downwards inside the car and the car hit the ground several times as it turned over down the valley, Tree branches broke with great sharp noise. The car rolled faster, four, five, six, … , until it came to a complete stop. We landed upside down and I got stuck completely in the car. I looked over to find Honey. She was still in the passenger seat and fortunately, she was okay.
“Sorry, girl,” I took a deep breath. I tried to see if I could remove myself from behind the wheel. I felt a burning pain in my chest and something was wrong with my left leg. I cried out from the pain. I grabbed my cellphone and dialed 911. Just as I had feared, I couldn’t get a signal at the bottom of the valley.
I figured we were at least 50 feet down. Robin, my closest neighbor, had his own driveway, living a mile uphill from me. There was no reason he or anyone else would drive to my house. And even if someone did, they wouldn’t see the damaged car here.
Painfully, I managed to reach over and pick Honey up. I gently gave her a pat. “Go home, baby.” She jumped to the ground and raced up the side of the valley.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I sat there for hours.
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Bang! The noise woke me up; I could recognize it was my neighbor, Robin!
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2024-2025学年湖南省长沙市平高教育集团高三上学期英语试题
答案版
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 color is the dress the woman is trying on
A. Yellow. B. Orange. C. Blue.
2. What is the man’s job probably
A. A novelist. B. A cartoonist. C. A reporter.
3. What kind of occasion are the speakers probably celebrating
A. A wedding. B. A holiday. C. A birthday.
4. How does the woman prefer to learn
A. By reading books. B. By watching videos. C. By using the Internet.
5. Who was the man angry with
A. The cinema staff. B. The woman. C. Some other audiences.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers doing
A. Having a picnic. B. Preparing a meal. C. Shopping in a supermarket.
7. What did the man want to eat at first
A. A salad. B. A sandwich. C. Noodles.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. On a playing field
9. What subject does the man need help with
A. History. B. Math. C. English.
10 Why was the man away from school for a while
A. He took a holiday. B. He broke his leg. C. He went for football training.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Parent and child. C. Brother and sister.
12. How is the woman feeling about Mother’s Day
A. Uncertain. B. Excited. C. Sad.
13. What will the woman’s mother probably do on Mother’s Day
A. Have tea at a hotel. B. Have beauty treatments. C. Have some lessons.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Receiving an award. B. Introducing her film. C. Hosting a party
15. When will the film show in Europe
A. On the 7th of June. B. On the 20th of April. C. On the 27th of April
16. What is the woman looking for in South America
A. A new job. B. Cinemas to show her film. C. A new actor to work with.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the main topic of the talk
A. Yard sales. B. Chinese history. C. An ancient artwork.
18. In which city was the bowl found
A. New Haven. B. London. C. Taipei.
19. What did the man do when he got the bowl
A. He sent pictures of it to experts.
B. He passed it down to his children.
C. He argued with the owner over the price.
20. How much money did the bowl eventually sell for
A. $20,000. B. $350,000. C. $721,800.
听力答案 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ABCD四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Each fall, millions of butterflies across the U. S. and Canada fly up to 4, 000 km to central Mexico. Travelers can see the butterflies overwintering on the Western Monarch Trail, a 465-mile, road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route.
Helping the butterflies
Organizers created educational panels in English and Spanish explaining the butterflies’ annual traveling and their trouble. The signs also outline ways travelers can help the butterflies recover, such as by supporting chemical-free farms and planting native nectar (花蜜) gardens.
Why butterflies fly to the California coast
Many stops in Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Andrew Molera State Park, are overwintering sites where, from October to February, travelers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures, dappled (斑驳的) sunlight, high dampness, and little to no wind.
Other sites, like the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and Avila Valley Barn, growflowers that provide sugary, high-calorie food for the butterflies to eat. Butterflies settling here demonstrate how vital nectaring plants are to their survival.
How to explore the Western Monarch Trail
The butterflies’ behavior varies at different times of day and depending on the weather. In the mornings, while temperatures are still cool, step out of the cabin (木屋) in the Fernwood Resort where you stay overnight, you’ll find many butterflies hanging together on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites. As the day starts to heat up-typically by late morning or early afternoon — you’ll be amazed at the phenomenon “sunburst” — the butterflies start flying around in search of nearby nectar. Keep your eyes skyward. Don’t grab your camera. Just be in the moment.
1. What’s the Western Monarch Trail initiative aimed at
A. Providing a travel route. B. Encountering butterflies.
C. Promoting organic farming. D. Advocating species conservation.
2. What do we know about Andrew Molera State Park
A. It holds many nectar gardens.
B. It’s pleasant throughout winter.
C. It has sufficient food for butterflies.
D. It’s home to butterflies all year around.
3. What is guaranteed for the travelers along the Western Monarch Trail
A. Signs to guide the route.
B. Cameras for recording videos.
C. Ready shelters to stay overnight.
D. Experience of watching “sunburst” at dawn.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
B
For anyone planning to fly to or from France in 2024, we’ve got a bit of inconvenient news-thousands of flights from four French airports are getting cancelled. It’s all because much of-the air traffic control system hasn’t been updated since the 1970s.
The air traffic control systems in Paris’ main airports are well overdue for an upgrade. Though the systems have received plenty of minor updates over the years, 2024 is the time for a huge improvement- it’s thought that around 80 percent of the system will need to be modernized.
Currently, workers still use an air traffic control process which was developed in the 1970s, including using paper strips to represent incoming planes. Thankfully, ?1 billion is being invested into improving France’s air traffic control.
But that means there’ll be a large number of cancellations. According to BFM, it’s estimated that around 16,500 flights to or from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle, Orly, Le Bourget and Beauvais airports won’t go ahead. The number of passengers that passed through Paris Airports in 2022 was almost 44 million. Paris’ Charles de Gaulle saw 26.1 million passengers, and Paris Orly saw 15.7 million passengers. For the coming improvement, airlines that operate at these airports have been told to reduce their flight programme by 20 percent between March 9 and April 14. It’s during this period that the new system will be tested at Athis-Mons, France’s largest air traffic control centre.
Will your flight to France be impacted Well, it’s up to each airline which flights won’t run, but it’s thought that long-distance routes will take priority. Air France has already cancelled some of theirs, notified passengers, and offered them same-day alternatives.
While this could mean that travelling through Paris is a faff (忙乱) in 2024, it’s estimated that 2.5 million flights pass through French airspace annually. With that much air traffic to control, it’d be good to have it all processed by something a bit more reliable than some pieces of paper.
4. What inconvenience will be caused in France according to the passage
A. Airlines will decrease their flights. B. A number of flights will be delayed.
C Flights to France will be unavailable. D. The airports will be under reconstruction.
5. Why are the figures listed in paragraph 4
A. To illustrate the flight cancellations. B. To give examples of airport capacities.
C. To compare the numbers of passengers. D. To analyze the reasons for air traffic control.
6. What can happen to people travelling to France in 2024
A. They will be offered a discount.
B. They might reschedule their flights.
C. They will have to cancel their travel plans.
D. They can only book tickets for long-distance routes.
7. What is the passage mainly about
A. France’s largest air traffic control centre will be tested.
B. ?l billion is being invested into modernizing four French airports.
C. France is cancelling flights for improving air traffic control system.
D. The number of passengers that pass through Paris’ airports will decrease.
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
Getting into college is a big step for high school graduates, and it comes with a lot of changes. For most students, it’s the first time they’ re living away from home and managing their own life. Not surprisingly, adapting to this new lifestyle can be challenging. The following four tips will make high school graduates better prepared for college life.
Goal setting
When setting goals, whether they’re academic, career, or personal, remember they should be attainable but not too easy, so that you really have to push yourself to achieve them, and feel rewarded when you do. Writing down your goals and breaking down each huge, long-term goal into smaller, more practical ones can help make it feel more real, and writing out a plan for achieving it can give you a road map to success
Interpersonal skills
At college, you will interact with fellow students, professors, librarians, and many others. Strong interpersonal skills will help you build relationships during this time, and get more out of them, if you feel that your interpersonal skills need some work, practice asking thoughtful questions and listening closely. Develop your understanding by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, and enhance your self-confidence
Studying
With fewer in-class hours and more on-your-own learning, you’re required to really digest learning material rather than simply memorize facts. To be successful in college you’ll need to learn how to integrate large amounts of information obtained through reading, do research, and write papers. Organization is the key, so if you are not someone who is naturally organized, set up your study schedule.
Budgeting
Managing money is a critical life skill, and for many, it is at college that they develop it for the first time. Start by estimating your financial balance. Then give high priority to the expenses on basic needs and determine how much money to set aside every month to cover those costs. Don’t forget about savings and the fun stuff (movies, dinners out), too.
8. Who is this passage most probably written for
A. College teachers. B. University graduates.
C. High school teachers. D. Would-be college students.
9. What is the author’s suggestion for reaching a huge goal
A. Divide it into smaller, more achievable ones.
B. Reward oneself for each goal one has set.
C. Purchase a clear, updated road map.
D. Push oneself to an upper level
10. One of the suggested ways to enhance your interpersonal skills is to _________.
A. prepare complicated questions B. try on someone else’s shoes
C. listen to others carefully D. take advantage of others
11. To learn how to manage money, the first thing to do is _________.
A. save money for financial investment B. Estimate one’s income and expenses
C. set aside money for fun activities D. open a personal bank account
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
Many of us remember the feeling of having our braces (牙套) regularly adjusted and retightened at the dentist’s. And interventions are based entirely upon the estimate of dentists and involve a great deal of trial and error, which can lead to too many visits to the dentist’s.
Professor Erleben and his team created a computer model that creates accurate 3D simulations (模拟) of an individual patient’s jaw, which dentists can use to predict how sets of braces should be designed to best straighten a patient’s teeth and plan the best possible treatment. To create these simulations, the computer model was used to map sets of human teeth after getting detailed CT images of teeth and the small, fine structures between the jawbone and the teeth. This type of precise digital simulation is referred to as a digital twin, a virtual model that lives in the cloud.
The virtual model can answer what’s happening in the real world, and do so instantly. For example, one can ask what would happen if you pushed on one tooth and get answers with regards to where it would move and how it would affect other teeth. The model also helps to predict the post treatment effect, achieve “visualization” of treatment, and facilitate patients to understand the plan of straightening their teeth. What’s more, it has enabled more flexible and convenient digital medical follow-up services.
The area of research that uses digital twins is relatively new. “However, we need to set up a sufficiently big database if digital twins are to really take root and benefit the healthcare industry,” Erleben said, “In the future, the virtual model can be used to plan, design and improve, and can therefore be used to operate companies, robots, factories and used much more in the energy, healthcare and other fields.”
12. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The professional integrity of dentists. B. The current state of dental treatment.
C. The procedure of retightening braces. D. The intervention of modern technology.
13. Which was the first step in creating 3D simulations
A. Predicting treatment effect. B. Designing a computer model.
C. Drawing the shape of a mouth. D. Obtaining the details of teeth.
14. What is Professor Erleben’s attitude towards digital twins
A. Doubtful. B. Curious. C. Favorable. D. Dismissive.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why digital twins make a hit B. Where virtual treatment goes
C. What trouble dentists encounter D. How a virtual model aids dentists
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
What is culture Culture is too complex to define in simple terms. ____16____ One is that culture is a total pattern of behaviour that is consistent in its components. Another fundamental is that culture is learned behaviour. The third is that culture is behaviour that is shared by a group of people.
To understand the culture of a particular country or region, one could examine its components, among which are material culture, language, and social organization. Material culture includes the tools and symbols in a society, not including those physical things found in nature, unless they have undergone some change or have been given meaning by people. ____17____ The way we consume and what we consume are heavily influenced by material culture.
____18____ Linked with all other aspects of culture, it reflects the nature and values of that culture. Industrialized societies have a rich vocabulary for commercial and industrial activities, while less industrialized societies may have richer vocabularies for matters important to their societies. The Eskimos in Alaska have many words to describe snow whereas English has only one general term.
Social organization differs somewhat from society to society. The primary kind of community association is based on blood ties. ____19____ It provides mutual protection, psychological support and a kind of economic insurance or social security for its members. The term “brothers” in Zaire includes those whom we call cousins and uncles.
Cultural analysis serves a variety of purposes. Understanding the various dimensions and their inter-relatedness helps promote cross-cultural awareness. ____20____
A. Language is the most obvious difference between cultures.
B. Some scholars even suggest that it is useless to try.
C. The values represented within a culture can also change with the passing of time.
D. However, there are certain agreed-on fundamentals that can be easily identified.
E. In many developing countries the extended family fulfils several social and economic roles.
F. For example a mouse running on a street is not part of a culture, but the Mickey Mouse is.
G. It leads on to the promotion of goodwill, social and economic planning and harmony between social groupings or societies.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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ABCD四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Mother’s Day was drawing near, Everyone in the class was ____21____ giving gifts to their moms. Their teacher, Ms. Jenkins, was ____22____ them to make pretty postcards with a soulful message.
On Monday morning Ms. Jenkins entered the classroom. Before she could say anything, 8-year-old Simon raised his hand ____23____.
“Yes, Simon ” asked the teacher with a questioning look.
“Excuse me, Ms. Jenkins. What did you get for Mother’s Day ” he ____24____.
All his classmates turned to the teacher to ____25____ her story, and Ms, Jenkins smiled. “____26____, nothing. Simon. I don’t have kids.”
Simon felt sorry for his teacher. It seemed ____27____ that she didn’t receive anything for Mother’s Day when she was ____28____ by kids all the time. She should have received something.
Simon returned home that afternoon. After having finished ____29____ the few dollars in his piggy bank, he asked his mother to take him to the flower shop.
When they got in the car, Simon _____30_____ his reason. His mother looked at him with a loving _____31_____.
The following day, Simon arrived at his _____32_____ with a bunch of flowers and presented it to Ms. Jenkins with a bright smile. “I know you’re not a mother, but you treat us with _____33_____, affection and patience. You surely _____34_____ a Mother’s Day gift too,” he said to his teacher, whose jaw dropped in shock. The other kids _____35_____ as Simon hugged Ms. Jenkins.
21. A. imagining B. considering C. suggesting D. discussing
22. A. instructing B. reminding C. persuading D. commanding
23. A. thankfully B. proudly C. immediately D. secretly
24. A. hesitated B. inquired C. commented D. responded
25. A. judge B. enjoy C. update D. share
26. A. Helplessly B. Sadly C. Angrily D. Unbelievably
27. A. unfair B. illegal C. shameful D. uncomfortable
28. A. assisted B. understood C. protected D. surrounded
29. A. losing B. noticing C. counting D. collecting
30. A. explained B. commented C. doubted D. blamed
31. A. impression B. reaction C. expression D. emotion
32. A. restaurant B. office C. factory D. classroom
33. A. honesty B. kindness C. politeness D. pride
34. A. deserve B. accept C. prepare D. require
35. A. jumped B. applauded C. laughed D. shouted
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. B
第二节 语法填空（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。
What is the primary language most ____36____ (speak) in China With over 1.4 billion people, China, ____37____ Mandarin is the official language, has the second ____38____ (large) population in the world. This large population contributes significantly to the number of Mandarin speakers worldwide.
In 1956, the Chinese government declared Mandarin the official language of China ____39____ (promote) the language throughout the country. China has experienced significant economic growth in recent decades. Mandarin has become an important language for international trade and business, and its use has spread beyond China’s borders.
Chinese people have moved all over the world, spreading Mandarin to other countries and ____40____ (region).
Chinese culture has a long history and is becoming increasingly popular among foreigners in the 21st century. More and more people are learning about the culture of Confucius and participating in Chinese language competitions worldwide. ____41____ (consequent), Mandarin is gaining popularity all over the world. Mandarin is one of the official languages of the United Nations. ____42____ the end of 2021, more than 180 countries and regions had offered Chinese language education, and over 70 countries had included Chinese in their national education system. The number of foreigners learning Chinese ____43____(reach) more than 20 million so far, and the total number of people learning and using Chinese is close to200 million.
The ____44____ (combine) of China’s large population, national language policy, economic growth, and migration has led to Mandarin _____45_____ (become) the most spoken language in the world.
【答案】36. spoken
37. where 38. largest
39. to promote
40. regions
41. Consequently
42. By 43. has reached
bination
45. becoming
第二部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你校在教学楼举行了一次消防演习（fire dill）。请你为校英文报写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，内容包括：1.演习的目的与过程；2.演习的意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Last Friday witnessed a fire drill in our teaching building, which was to test students’ ability to deal with emergencies.
The drill started at 3 pm when we were taking lessons. Hearing the fire alarm, all of us listened to the teacher giving directions and lined up to go downstairs to the playground where we were supposed to meet. With great discipline and cooperation, we performed the drill efficiently.
Not only did the fire drill expose us to some life - saving skills, but also it taught us not to be panicky in the face of an emergency.
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
My wife was away for a few days and I hated the thought of leaving my new dog Honey alone. “Come on, Honey. Let’s go.” She jumped into the car and settled down in the passenger seat. I got behind the wheel and started the car.
We live in a remote area up in the hills, surrounded by many tall trees. You have to drive up the mountain slowly to get to our driveway, which is barely wide enough for one car.
I turned around my car and backed up slowly, just then, a flash of afternoon sunlight blinded me. I put my hand up to protect my eyes. I felt a sudden sharp movement as the left back wheel of the car slipped in the soft soil, and it rolled. I hadn’t put on my seat belt yet and I fell downwards inside the car and the car hit the ground several times as it turned over down the valley, Tree branches broke with great sharp noise. The car rolled faster, four, five, six, … , until it came to a complete stop. We landed upside down and I got stuck completely in the car. I looked over to find Honey. She was still in the passenger seat and fortunately, she was okay.
“Sorry, girl,” I took a deep breath. I tried to see if I could remove myself from behind the wheel. I felt a burning pain in my chest and something was wrong with my left leg. I cried out from the pain. I grabbed my cellphone and dialed 911. Just as I had feared, I couldn’t get a signal at the bottom of the valley.
I figured we were at least 50 feet down. Robin, my closest neighbor, had his own driveway, living a mile uphill from me. There was no reason he or anyone else would drive to my house. And even if someone did, they wouldn’t see the damaged car here.
Painfully, I managed to reach over and pick Honey up. I gently gave her a pat. “Go home, baby.” She jumped to the ground and raced up the side of the valley.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I sat there for hours.
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Bang! The noise woke me up; I could recognize it was my neighbor, Robin!
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【答案】I sat there for hours. The pain in my chest and leg was unbearable. I closed my eyes, trying to ignore the pain and conserve my energy. Time seemed to stand still as I waited, hoping for a miracle. Just then, I heard a familiar bark. It was Honey! She had returned, but where was she I craned my neck to see her standing at the top of the valley, barking loudly. She was trying to get someone’s attention. My heart soared with hope. Maybe she could lead someone to me.
Bang! The noise woke me up; I could recognize it was my neighbor, Robin! “Help!” I screamed. “I’m here! Down in the valley!” Robin peered over the edge and his eyes widened in horror at the sight of my overturned car. “Don’t worry, I’ll get help!” he yelled before rushing back to his house. Robin had called the emergency services and they were finally able to locate me thanks to Honey’s persistent barking. As the paramedics carefully extracted me from the wreckage, I clung to Honey, tears streaming down my face. I knew I had her to thank for my rescue. She had saved my life.