广东省佛山市顺德区2024-2025学年高三教学质量检测 (二)英语试卷（含答案）
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2024学年顺德区普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）
英语试题 2025. 2
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答卷前，考生务必用黑色钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、 考生号填写在答题卡上。条形码横贴在“条形码粘贴处”。因笔试不考听力，试题从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B 铅笔在答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需 要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答， 答案必须写在答题卡相应位置；答案写在试卷上无效。
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
Tiny Memoir Contest for Students
Can you tell a meaningful, true story from your life in just 100 words That’s the challenge we present in our 100-Word Personal Narrative Contest, inspired by the Tiny Love Stories series. After receiving more than 25, 000 entries in the last two years and honoring dozens of outstanding teen-written memoirs, we’ve learned that it is absolutely possible to capture a powerful moment in just 100 words. We’re looking for short but impactful stories that highlight a specific event or moment in your life, told in your unique voice. We’re not asking you to follow a particular theme or structure, but we hope you’ll explore different styles and forms to tell a story that is meaningful to you
This contest is open to students aged 13 to 19 from around the world who are currently in high school. College students are not allowed, but high school students taking college classes, and students aged 19 or younger taking a gap year or not yet in college can participate. However, children of New English employees and those living in the same household are not allowed to enter.
Your work will be evaluated by New English journalists, Leaning Network staff, and educators from universities across the country. The prize for winning is having your story published on the Learning Network, with the possibility of being selected for the print editions of New English. Winners will be announced by May 1, 2025.
Contest dates: Jan. 6 to Mar. 4, 2025. Submissions must be received by Mar. 4, 2025, using the submission form provided. Please write to us at Feedback@.
21. What type of stories is the contest looking for
A. Tiny yet meaningful stories. B. Long and detailed stories.
C. Fictional stories with a theme D. Stories following a specifie form
22. Who can take part in this contest
A. First-year college students. B. High school students of any age.
C. Kids of New English employees D. High school students aged 13-19
23. What is the prize for winning the contest
A. A chance to meet journalists. B. Becoming a part-time editor.
C. Publication of the winning story D. Talking to a university educator
B
Suzanne Donohoe, a top manager, started the month with a 10-day business trip through Asia. Back in New York, her husband, Matt Donohoe, was helping their three teenagers begin a new school year. That was no simple task. Though the children are close in age, each goes to a different school and has different after-school activities. Matt drove their 13-year-old to hockey practices and took all three children for a tournament. In between, there were groceries to buy, meals to prepare and homework to assist with.
It was all in a day’s work for Matt, who quit his job to help out at home. He is part of a quiet but growing group of men who manage responsibilities at home while their wives climb to top positions in finance. According to a 2023 report, Dads represented 18%of stay-at-home parents in 2021, up from 11%in 1989.
Wall Street has long struggled to promote and keep women. A hotly competitive industry that demands long hours, frequent travel and the need to be on call constantly, it has been an unwelcoming environment for women, particularly those with children. Managing the arrangements is a challenging task. Women leaders in finance say that having a partner who stays home can relieve that burden. The disheartening part of the message is that you can’t achieve if one parent isn’t at home.
For the men, being a househusband can come with a negative perception:Society often still assumes men will be the bigger earners and women the main caregivers. Not all men are as comfortable in the position. One stay-at-home dad says he sometimes tells other men that he manages real estate—technically true because the family owns a few buildings. He says he can identify other men in similar roles when they say they “run a small investment fund.”
“We’re all out there, but we can’t say anything about it,” he says.
Paul Sullivan, a stay-at-home dad, has been trying to change that. He founded a group called the Company of Dads, but he found no support groups for men in his position. He reached out for advice. Some said people sometimes made fun of the househusbands, calling them names like “Mr. Mom.”
“Two things can be true at once,” Sullivan says. “Moms can be discriminated against in the workplace, and dads can be afraid to take a lead role at home.”
24. What phenomenon is described in paragraph 1
A. Mothers’ greater contribution to the family.
B. Children’s pressure from after-school activities.
C. Fathers’ more involvement in household duties.
D. Fathers’ poor performance in time management.
25. What is the writing purpose of paragraph 3
A. To oppose the competitive nature of Wall Street.
B. To describe challenges women face in their careers.
C. To suggest men should stay at home to support women.
D. To show how househusbands help their wives succeed.
26. What can be inferred about the stay-at-home dads from paragraph 4&5
A. They are widely accepted as main caregivers.
B. They are proud of being stay-at-home parents.
C. They try to play down their caregiving roles.
D. They struggle to balance work and family.
27. What is people’s attitude to Sullivan’s initiative
A. Appreciative. B. Ambiguous. C. Tolerant. D. Disapproving.
C
Denmark, known for its inventive restaurants and elegant design studios, is about to become known for something more basic:the world’s first belch（打嗝）and manure（粪便）tax.
That’s because there are five times as many pigs and cows in Denmark as there are people. Nearly two-thirds of its land is taken up by farming. And agriculture is becoming its largest share of climate pollution, putting lawmakers under intense public pressure to reduce it. So now, Denmark’s government, has agreed to tax the methane emissions（甲烷排放） released by farm animals. The measure was passed this month, making it the only such climate tax on farm animals in the world.
“I think it’s good,” said Rasmus, a 31-year-old citizen who was shopping for dinner in Copenhagen. “It’s a gentle push to encourage plant-based diets, perhaps fewer pork choices.”
The tax is part of a larger package designed to clean up the country’s agricultural pollution and eventually restore some farmland to its natural form, like peat lands（泥炭地）, which are exceptionally good at trapping planet-heating gases underground but were emptied decades ago.
Denmark’s effort is also a wake-up call for many agricultural nations, including the United States, as they face the same calls to reduce pollution from farms.
Globally, the food system accounts for a fourth of greenhouse gases, and reducing those emissions requires making tough choices on diets, jobs and industries. That makes food a particularly challenging climate problem to address. No wonder that efforts to reduce agriculture’s climate emissions have faced strong resistance, from Brussels to Delhi to Wellington, where the New Zealand government proposed a burp tax in 2022 only to have a later government overturn it. Even Denmark’s measure faced heated political debates and has been under negotiation for years. The measure was finally passed in November. Starting in 2030, it will charge farmers 300 Danish kroner (around $43) for every ton of carbon dioxide. By 2035, the tax will more than double to 750 kroner (S106).
A bigger, more difficult dilemma still looms: Will Denmark continue to tum over so much of its land to cows and pigs
28. Why did Denmark introduce a “belch and manure” tax
A. To boost its tourism through new taxes.
B. To improve animal welfare on farms.
C. To reduce climate pollution from animals
D. To take a lead role in environmental protection.
29. What can be inferred about the new tax
A. It is opposed by most citizens in Denmark.
B. It aims to ultimately restore natural landscapes.
C. It will quickly address the agricultural pollution.
D. It has drawn inspiration from the United States.
30. What is the main idea of paragraph 6
A. Praising Denmark’s successful tax measure.
B. Comparing the food policies of different countries
C. Discussing the benefits of reducing farm emissions.
D. Explaining the challenges in cutting farm emissions.
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Denmark’s groundbreaking emission tax.
B. How Denmark reshapes global farming.
C. The future of Denmark’s agricultural industry.
D. Global struggle to reduce agricultural pollution.
D
Nietzsche （尼采） was wrong:When you gaze long enough into the abyss（深渊）, the abyss does not gaze back into you. Instead, the cosmic void（黑洞） remains silent, relentless and frightening in its vastness.
When looking at the vast emptiness of the universe, there is a temptation （诱惑） to look at our tiny world with nihilism . To feel that our great achievements amount to nothing. That our history fails to leave a mark. That our concerns and anxieties are pointless.
I’m a cosmologist, the kind of scientist who studies the origin, history and evolution of the universe. I have spent years working to understand what cosmic voids teach us. And in the course of my studies, I have learned to reject that temptation.
It’s true that Earth is neither large nor long-lived, but that is only one way of measuring pared with the cosmic voids, there is something special happening on our planet. Earth is still the only known place in the entire universe where conscious beings raise their curious eyes to the sky and wonder. Earth is the only known place where humans can exist. It is the only known place where laughter, love, anger and joy exist. The only known place where we can find dance, music, and art. Our disagreements and all the beautiful complexities that make us human aren’t meaningless. The experiences in our lives are special because they will never happen in the empty expanse of most of the universe
The same lessons that cosmic voids teach us are found in the voids we encounter in our own lives. The presence of voids guarantees the opposite;they create contrast;they are full of potential. The pain we feel from loss is the last reminder of the gift of a life deeply loved. The silence before a performance is full of electric expectation. Our choice to ignore stressful news is necessary to allow us to focus on what truly matters.
Artists have long understood the power of the void. The I2th-century poet Saigyo noted that the pauses between raindrops were as important as the drops themselves. The famed architect Rem celebrated the utility of negative spaces, proclaiming, “Where there is nothing, everything is possible.”
The universe won’t do anything for us except give us the freedom to exist. It is our job to fill the universe with meaning and purpose.
32. What does the underlined word “nihilism” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Hope. B. Admiration. C. Meaninglessness. D. Purpose
33. Why does the author reject the temptation
A. He is a cosmologist who believes science.
B. Earth is the only place for human experiences.
C. Human experiences differ from those in voids.
D. Earth is special because it is small and short-lived
34. What is the author doing in paragraph 5
A. Explaining how voids in life offer meaning
B. Stating that voids in life should be avoided
C. Criticizing the role of voids in universe and life
D. Arguing voids should be filed for more meaning.
35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To clarify Nietzsche’s philosophy
B. To explore the unique significance of voids
C. To report a scientific study of cosmic voids
D. To criticize passive views on human achievements
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。
Many people struggle to say “no” to requests from others, both in the workplace and their personal lives, which leaves them feeling exhausted. Saying no isn't always negative. 36 Declining the tasks we can't handle is an exercise in self-care. It’s about respecting our own time, energy, and personal limits, and being respected in return. It’s also about reducing stress and learning how to set boundaries.
However, saying no isn't easy for some people. 37 For these people, a "soft no" can be a good start. This involves providing an explanation, without being overly apologetic. For instance, "Thank you so much for asking me to work on this project. It sounds really interesting, but I can’t handle this right now. "Over time, as confidence grows, use "hard no"responses. A "hard no"is firm, clear, and brief. For example, "No, thank you, "or "Thank you, but I’m not available this week. "Saying no gets easier the more we practice.
38 However, we should only accept requests that match with our personal values, make us feel good, and for which we truly have the time and energy.
Perhaps we worry unnecessarily about saying no to other people. A recent study showed that the negative consequences of declining requests are less than we think, especially in social situations. Furthermore, we tend to overestimate how others will react to our refusals. 39
Of course, having difficulty saying no isn’t a mental illness. If it’s a persistent concern, however, it might be a sign of something deeper. 40 In these cases, seeking treatment can allow the person to deal with any underlying issues.
A. It can be a healthy thing.
B. It can be a skill that requires intentional practice.
C. Saying yes to everything is a people-pleasing behavior.
D. Learning to say no doesn’t mean we can’t ever say yes.
E. This behavior can reveal low self-esteem or personality disorders.
F. In fact, most reactions are far more positive or neutral than we anticipate.
G. We might fear refusing a request will anger our friends, family and peers.
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。
I was at a conference with Jack when a cry for medical help broke the silence. Several trained attendees rushed to 41 a woman in need. Jack skillfully 42 the audience and asked us to direct our thought to healing the person. A quiet calm came over the audience. There was a feeling in the room of such compassion and 43 , which was in contrast to the chaotic and stressful hospital where I worked. It made a lasting 44 on my memory. In that moment, I reminded myself that "life is not a(n) 45 . "I decided to approach future 46 with the same peacefulness. Little did I know, a few weeks later, I would be given a chance to 47 that lesson.
It was a Saturday like any other until I found my husband, Ken, collapsed on the floor, 48 breathing. My first aid training kicked in, and as I called for help, I felt surprisingly composed, recalling the moment at the 49 . At the hospital, we learned Ken had suffered a severe stroke （中风） at just 44. I realized our lives had irreversibly changed. We were being given a great test. We were about to 50 this unexpected new chapter in our lives.
Five months later, after 51 the idea of placing Ken in a nursing home, we brought him home. Once strong and independent, he now relied on us for even the most basic tasks. After formal therapy ended, we 52 the journey of home-style therapy, using patience, creativity, and lots of love. My children displayed incredible dedication to 53 their father’s life.
Over time. Ken made 54 progresses. He can walk with a cane, and speak "I love you" and "thank you. "His courage inspires us all. Though we wouldn’t wish this journey on anyone through the storm, we’ve found strength, resilience and an incredible sense of calm that has deeply 55 our lives.
41. A. assist B. observe C. recognize D. guide
42. A. lectured B. pushed C. quieted D. controlled
43. A. noise B. stillness C. shock D. strangeness
44. A. shock B. smile C. pain D. mark
45. A. gift B. puzzle C. emergency D. journey
46. A. friends B. challenges C. patients D. dreams
47. A. test B. forget C. learn D. teach
48. A. deeply B. calmly C. barely D. steadily
49. A. hospital B. upstairs C. ambulance D. conference
50. A. prepare for B. worry about C. reflect on D. give up
51. A. considering B. rejecting C. questioning D. debating
52. A. began B. abandoned C. finished D. evaluated
53. A. live B. better C. enjoy D. value
54. A. temporary B. slow C. limited D. remarkable
55. A. disturbed B. burdened C. transformed D. enriched
第二节（共10小题：每小题1. 5分，总分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。
As The Timer’s classical music reporter, I don’t often get "news"from long-dead composers. But I recently learned that an unknown waltz by the eminent composer Chopin. 56 (write) nearly 200 years ago, had been discovered in the basement of the Morgan Library &Museum in New York. It 57 (find)in a collection of memorabilia（收藏品）, alongside postcards signed by Picasso and letters from Tchaikovsky. The piece was 58 (mood)and reflective, and 59 noticeable name was on the top: Chopin.
Such kind of works are rare in classical music, especially for Chopin, 60 composed fewer works than other composers. We knew that readers would want to hear the waltz, but we needed a 61 (music)who could do it justice. I immediately thought of Lang Lang, one of the biggest stars in classical music. I told him about the 62 (new)discovered Chopin and sent him the score.
“Wow. this is a great piece!” he said in a voice message. "I’m very surprised. It’s very Chopin. It must be Chopin. It sounds very much like Chopin, with a very dramatic darkness turning into a positive thing It’s beautiful"
While Lang was in New York, I met up with him 63 (record)the waltz. He adjusted his interpretation after each take, 64 (change)the tempo and refining the quiet opening notes.
Sitting near the piano, I asked him 65 people should care about this waltz, 175 years after Chopin’s death "This level of music making-it always touches us the deepest, "he said. "To have a new work by this level of great artist—we’re just so lucky. Just enjoy it. "
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你是李华，从海外网站购买了围巾作为妈妈的礼物，但收到后发现质量差，与描述不 符。请写一封投诉信给卖家。
内容包括 ：
描述问题： 2. 提出要求。
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。
Dear Sir/Madam, Best regards, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
When I was in fifth grade, I moved to Vermont. Everything here was different. I quickly grew fond of the place. I loved the garden, the woods, the snow. I loved everything here, except for the slush（融雪）.
Now it's slush season, or mud season. The outside is covered in thick wet slush that flows through your snow pants and your boots. Everything is soggy（湿透的）. I hate soggy.
Today was even worse. I forgot my boots. Now I had to walk through knee-deep slush in my indoor shoes. Indoor shoes get wet fast. If I wore them on the playground, I could feel the cold slush running through the shoes with every step.
The teachers here are serious about break time. It's sharply different from my old school, where even a small conversation could cost you the whole week's break time. One time, a teacher took away break time 'cause a kid held his breath for too long'. Here, though, the teachers here are crazy about recess. They'll force you to go out for break time even if you really don't want to.
"Natalie, you have to go outside for break time, "Ms. White said. She's super nice, but today I'm not going to listen to her.
"I don't want to, " I grumbled.
"It's school policy that we send every kid out for daily recess. Time outdoors helps you pay attention in class. "She explained.
"But it’s soggy outside, "I complained,
"I know it’s soggy, but you have to go outside anyway. Everyone else is outside. "
I glanced at my wet shoes and imagined how much worse my cold socks would feel. There’s only one thing left to pletely refuse.
"I’m not going outside, "I said firmly, sitting down hard in my chair.
"Natalie, It’s not a choice". She insisted, calm but firm.
"I’m not going!"I repeated, louder this time. Maybe I yelled it. I was not sure. Whatever I did. It was that for Ms. White to send me to the principal’s office.
As I walked to the principal’s office, memories from my past rushed into my mind. Just like at my old school, I would get yelled at, the principal would call my parents. I’d have to write an essay on the importance of not talking back to adults. Now I’ll face the same trouble. Crazy.
注 意 ：
1. 续写的词数应为150左右：
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The principal opened the door I couldn’t believe what he said
2024 年顺德区普通高中高三教学质量检测（二） 英语 参考答案
第二部分 阅读理解 （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）
A 篇 21. A 22. D 23. C B 篇 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D
C 篇 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A D 篇 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. B
第二节 （共 5 小题； 每小题 2. 5 分， 满分 12. 5 分）
36. A 37. B 38. D 39. F 40. E
第三部分 语言知识及应用 （共两节 满分 30 分）
第一节 完型填空（ 15 小题， 每小题 1 分， 满分 15 分）
41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A
51. B 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. C
第二节：语法填空（共 10 小题， 每小题 1. 5 分， 满分 15 分）
56. written 57. was found 58. moody 59. a 60. who
61. musian 62. newly 63. to record 64. changing 65. why
第四部分 写作（共两节， 满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作 （满分 15 分）
Possible Version :
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the scarf I recently purchased from your online store for my mother’s birthday.
Upon receiving the scarf, I found that it did not meet my expectations. The material is rough and feels low in quality, and the color is also very different from what was shown on your website. As I purchased this scarf as a gift for a special occasion, I am extremely disappointed with the product. Therefore, I would like to request a full refund and return the scarf. Could you please provide me with the necessary instructions for returning the item and processing the refund
I look forward to your prompt response. Please feel free to contact me at my email address or phone number should you need further details. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
The principal opened the door. He knew exactly why I was here. Too scared to look at his face, I instead concentrated on his tie. They’re always different. Today’s has little bicycles. “So,” he began, “why don’t you want to go out for recess ” I took a deep breath and told the truth. “Oh, OK”. He didn’t actually sound mad, which was totally beyond my expections. I kept looking at his tie. “You know we have recess every day, though, right ” I nodded nervously. “You’re in fifth grade now. You’re old enough to take responsibility and bring your boots to school. If you don’t, you’re going to get wet socks. That’s just how it works.” He paused. I waited for the yelling part, but then, to my shock, he said, “Do you want to play with some puzzles in my office for the rest of recess ”
I couldn’t believe what he said. Shocked, I followed him to a table of puzzles. There was a whole table covered in puzzle-toys, in a principal’s office. My jaw almost dropped. “Tomorrow, don’t forget to bring your boots to school.” he said while passing me the puzzles. I nodded. He didn’t yell at me at all. He didn’t punish me. He didn’t call my parents. He didn’t make me write an essay. He didn’t even make me go outside for the rest of recess! And now I got to play with his cool stuff. How different things are here! As I took out the mysterious puzzles, I smiled to myself. Tomorrow, I’d remember to bring my boots. Vermont is really a magical place.
2024学年顺德区普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）
英语试题 2025. 2
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答卷前，考生务必用黑色钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、 考生号填写在答题卡上。条形码横贴在“条形码粘贴处”。因笔试不考听力，试题从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B 铅笔在答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需 要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答， 答案必须写在答题卡相应位置；答案写在试卷上无效。
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
Tiny Memoir Contest for Students
Can you tell a meaningful, true story from your life in just 100 words That’s the challenge we present in our 100-Word Personal Narrative Contest, inspired by the Tiny Love Stories series. After receiving more than 25, 000 entries in the last two years and honoring dozens of outstanding teen-written memoirs, we’ve learned that it is absolutely possible to capture a powerful moment in just 100 words. We’re looking for short but impactful stories that highlight a specific event or moment in your life, told in your unique voice. We’re not asking you to follow a particular theme or structure, but we hope you’ll explore different styles and forms to tell a story that is meaningful to you
This contest is open to students aged 13 to 19 from around the world who are currently in high school. College students are not allowed, but high school students taking college classes, and students aged 19 or younger taking a gap year or not yet in college can participate. However, children of New English employees and those living in the same household are not allowed to enter.
Your work will be evaluated by New English journalists, Leaning Network staff, and educators from universities across the country. The prize for winning is having your story published on the Learning Network, with the possibility of being selected for the print editions of New English. Winners will be announced by May 1, 2025.
Contest dates: Jan. 6 to Mar. 4, 2025. Submissions must be received by Mar. 4, 2025, using the submission form provided. Please write to us at Feedback@.
21. What type of stories is the contest looking for
A. Tiny yet meaningful stories. B. Long and detailed stories.
C. Fictional stories with a theme D. Stories following a specifie form
22. Who can take part in this contest
A. First-year college students. B. High school students of any age.
C. Kids of New English employees D. High school students aged 13-19
23. What is the prize for winning the contest
A. A chance to meet journalists. B. Becoming a part-time editor.
C. Publication of the winning story D. Talking to a university educator
B
Suzanne Donohoe, a top manager, started the month with a 10-day business trip through Asia. Back in New York, her husband, Matt Donohoe, was helping their three teenagers begin a new school year. That was no simple task. Though the children are close in age, each goes to a different school and has different after-school activities. Matt drove their 13-year-old to hockey practices and took all three children for a tournament. In between, there were groceries to buy, meals to prepare and homework to assist with.
It was all in a day’s work for Matt, who quit his job to help out at home. He is part of a quiet but growing group of men who manage responsibilities at home while their wives climb to top positions in finance. According to a 2023 report, Dads represented 18%of stay-at-home parents in 2021, up from 11%in 1989.
Wall Street has long struggled to promote and keep women. A hotly competitive industry that demands long hours, frequent travel and the need to be on call constantly, it has been an unwelcoming environment for women, particularly those with children. Managing the arrangements is a challenging task. Women leaders in finance say that having a partner who stays home can relieve that burden. The disheartening part of the message is that you can’t achieve if one parent isn’t at home.
For the men, being a househusband can come with a negative perception:Society often still assumes men will be the bigger earners and women the main caregivers. Not all men are as comfortable in the position. One stay-at-home dad says he sometimes tells other men that he manages real estate—technically true because the family owns a few buildings. He says he can identify other men in similar roles when they say they “run a small investment fund.”
“We’re all out there, but we can’t say anything about it,” he says.
Paul Sullivan, a stay-at-home dad, has been trying to change that. He founded a group called the Company of Dads, but he found no support groups for men in his position. He reached out for advice. Some said people sometimes made fun of the househusbands, calling them names like “Mr. Mom.”
“Two things can be true at once,” Sullivan says. “Moms can be discriminated against in the workplace, and dads can be afraid to take a lead role at home.”
24. What phenomenon is described in paragraph 1
A. Mothers’ greater contribution to the family.
B. Children’s pressure from after-school activities.
C. Fathers’ more involvement in household duties.
D. Fathers’ poor performance in time management.
25. What is the writing purpose of paragraph 3
A. To oppose the competitive nature of Wall Street.
B. To describe challenges women face in their careers.
C. To suggest men should stay at home to support women.
D. To show how househusbands help their wives succeed.
26. What can be inferred about the stay-at-home dads from paragraph 4&5
A. They are widely accepted as main caregivers.
B. They are proud of being stay-at-home parents.
C. They try to play down their caregiving roles.
D. They struggle to balance work and family.
27. What is people’s attitude to Sullivan’s initiative
A. Appreciative. B. Ambiguous. C. Tolerant. D. Disapproving.
C
Denmark, known for its inventive restaurants and elegant design studios, is about to become known for something more basic:the world’s first belch（打嗝）and manure（粪便）tax.
That’s because there are five times as many pigs and cows in Denmark as there are people. Nearly two-thirds of its land is taken up by farming. And agriculture is becoming its largest share of climate pollution, putting lawmakers under intense public pressure to reduce it. So now, Denmark’s government, has agreed to tax the methane emissions（甲烷排放） released by farm animals. The measure was passed this month, making it the only such climate tax on farm animals in the world.
“I think it’s good,” said Rasmus, a 31-year-old citizen who was shopping for dinner in Copenhagen. “It’s a gentle push to encourage plant-based diets, perhaps fewer pork choices.”
The tax is part of a larger package designed to clean up the country’s agricultural pollution and eventually restore some farmland to its natural form, like peat lands（泥炭地）, which are exceptionally good at trapping planet-heating gases underground but were emptied decades ago.
Denmark’s effort is also a wake-up call for many agricultural nations, including the United States, as they face the same calls to reduce pollution from farms.
Globally, the food system accounts for a fourth of greenhouse gases, and reducing those emissions requires making tough choices on diets, jobs and industries. That makes food a particularly challenging climate problem to address. No wonder that efforts to reduce agriculture’s climate emissions have faced strong resistance, from Brussels to Delhi to Wellington, where the New Zealand government proposed a burp tax in 2022 only to have a later government overturn it. Even Denmark’s measure faced heated political debates and has been under negotiation for years. The measure was finally passed in November. Starting in 2030, it will charge farmers 300 Danish kroner (around $43) for every ton of carbon dioxide. By 2035, the tax will more than double to 750 kroner (S106).
A bigger, more difficult dilemma still looms: Will Denmark continue to tum over so much of its land to cows and pigs
28. Why did Denmark introduce a “belch and manure” tax
A. To boost its tourism through new taxes.
B. To improve animal welfare on farms.
C. To reduce climate pollution from animals
D. To take a lead role in environmental protection.
29. What can be inferred about the new tax
A. It is opposed by most citizens in Denmark.
B. It aims to ultimately restore natural landscapes.
C. It will quickly address the agricultural pollution.
D. It has drawn inspiration from the United States.
30. What is the main idea of paragraph 6
A. Praising Denmark’s successful tax measure.
B. Comparing the food policies of different countries
C. Discussing the benefits of reducing farm emissions.
D. Explaining the challenges in cutting farm emissions.
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Denmark’s groundbreaking emission tax.
B. How Denmark reshapes global farming.
C. The future of Denmark’s agricultural industry.
D. Global struggle to reduce agricultural pollution.
D
Nietzsche （尼采） was wrong:When you gaze long enough into the abyss（深渊）, the abyss does not gaze back into you. Instead, the cosmic void（黑洞） remains silent, relentless and frightening in its vastness.
When looking at the vast emptiness of the universe, there is a temptation （诱惑） to look at our tiny world with nihilism . To feel that our great achievements amount to nothing. That our history fails to leave a mark. That our concerns and anxieties are pointless.
I’m a cosmologist, the kind of scientist who studies the origin, history and evolution of the universe. I have spent years working to understand what cosmic voids teach us. And in the course of my studies, I have learned to reject that temptation.
It’s true that Earth is neither large nor long-lived, but that is only one way of measuring pared with the cosmic voids, there is something special happening on our planet. Earth is still the only known place in the entire universe where conscious beings raise their curious eyes to the sky and wonder. Earth is the only known place where humans can exist. It is the only known place where laughter, love, anger and joy exist. The only known place where we can find dance, music, and art. Our disagreements and all the beautiful complexities that make us human aren’t meaningless. The experiences in our lives are special because they will never happen in the empty expanse of most of the universe
The same lessons that cosmic voids teach us are found in the voids we encounter in our own lives. The presence of voids guarantees the opposite;they create contrast;they are full of potential. The pain we feel from loss is the last reminder of the gift of a life deeply loved. The silence before a performance is full of electric expectation. Our choice to ignore stressful news is necessary to allow us to focus on what truly matters.
Artists have long understood the power of the void. The I2th-century poet Saigyo noted that the pauses between raindrops were as important as the drops themselves. The famed architect Rem celebrated the utility of negative spaces, proclaiming, “Where there is nothing, everything is possible.”
The universe won’t do anything for us except give us the freedom to exist. It is our job to fill the universe with meaning and purpose.
32. What does the underlined word “nihilism” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Hope. B. Admiration. C. Meaninglessness. D. Purpose
33. Why does the author reject the temptation
A. He is a cosmologist who believes science.
B. Earth is the only place for human experiences.
C. Human experiences differ from those in voids.
D. Earth is special because it is small and short-lived
34. What is the author doing in paragraph 5
A. Explaining how voids in life offer meaning
B. Stating that voids in life should be avoided
C. Criticizing the role of voids in universe and life
D. Arguing voids should be filed for more meaning.
35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To clarify Nietzsche’s philosophy
B. To explore the unique significance of voids
C. To report a scientific study of cosmic voids
D. To criticize passive views on human achievements
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。
Many people struggle to say “no” to requests from others, both in the workplace and their personal lives, which leaves them feeling exhausted. Saying no isn't always negative. 36 Declining the tasks we can't handle is an exercise in self-care. It’s about respecting our own time, energy, and personal limits, and being respected in return. It’s also about reducing stress and learning how to set boundaries.
However, saying no isn't easy for some people. 37 For these people, a "soft no" can be a good start. This involves providing an explanation, without being overly apologetic. For instance, "Thank you so much for asking me to work on this project. It sounds really interesting, but I can’t handle this right now. "Over time, as confidence grows, use "hard no"responses. A "hard no"is firm, clear, and brief. For example, "No, thank you, "or "Thank you, but I’m not available this week. "Saying no gets easier the more we practice.
38 However, we should only accept requests that match with our personal values, make us feel good, and for which we truly have the time and energy.
Perhaps we worry unnecessarily about saying no to other people. A recent study showed that the negative consequences of declining requests are less than we think, especially in social situations. Furthermore, we tend to overestimate how others will react to our refusals. 39
Of course, having difficulty saying no isn’t a mental illness. If it’s a persistent concern, however, it might be a sign of something deeper. 40 In these cases, seeking treatment can allow the person to deal with any underlying issues.
A. It can be a healthy thing.
B. It can be a skill that requires intentional practice.
C. Saying yes to everything is a people-pleasing behavior.
D. Learning to say no doesn’t mean we can’t ever say yes.
E. This behavior can reveal low self-esteem or personality disorders.
F. In fact, most reactions are far more positive or neutral than we anticipate.
G. We might fear refusing a request will anger our friends, family and peers.
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。
I was at a conference with Jack when a cry for medical help broke the silence. Several trained attendees rushed to 41 a woman in need. Jack skillfully 42 the audience and asked us to direct our thought to healing the person. A quiet calm came over the audience. There was a feeling in the room of such compassion and 43 , which was in contrast to the chaotic and stressful hospital where I worked. It made a lasting 44 on my memory. In that moment, I reminded myself that "life is not a(n) 45 . "I decided to approach future 46 with the same peacefulness. Little did I know, a few weeks later, I would be given a chance to 47 that lesson.
It was a Saturday like any other until I found my husband, Ken, collapsed on the floor, 48 breathing. My first aid training kicked in, and as I called for help, I felt surprisingly composed, recalling the moment at the 49 . At the hospital, we learned Ken had suffered a severe stroke （中风） at just 44. I realized our lives had irreversibly changed. We were being given a great test. We were about to 50 this unexpected new chapter in our lives.
Five months later, after 51 the idea of placing Ken in a nursing home, we brought him home. Once strong and independent, he now relied on us for even the most basic tasks. After formal therapy ended, we 52 the journey of home-style therapy, using patience, creativity, and lots of love. My children displayed incredible dedication to 53 their father’s life.
Over time. Ken made 54 progresses. He can walk with a cane, and speak "I love you" and "thank you. "His courage inspires us all. Though we wouldn’t wish this journey on anyone through the storm, we’ve found strength, resilience and an incredible sense of calm that has deeply 55 our lives.
41. A. assist B. observe C. recognize D. guide
42. A. lectured B. pushed C. quieted D. controlled
43. A. noise B. stillness C. shock D. strangeness
44. A. shock B. smile C. pain D. mark
45. A. gift B. puzzle C. emergency D. journey
46. A. friends B. challenges C. patients D. dreams
47. A. test B. forget C. learn D. teach
48. A. deeply B. calmly C. barely D. steadily
49. A. hospital B. upstairs C. ambulance D. conference
50. A. prepare for B. worry about C. reflect on D. give up
51. A. considering B. rejecting C. questioning D. debating
52. A. began B. abandoned C. finished D. evaluated
53. A. live B. better C. enjoy D. value
54. A. temporary B. slow C. limited D. remarkable
55. A. disturbed B. burdened C. transformed D. enriched
第二节（共10小题：每小题1. 5分，总分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。
As The Timer’s classical music reporter, I don’t often get "news"from long-dead composers. But I recently learned that an unknown waltz by the eminent composer Chopin. 56 (write) nearly 200 years ago, had been discovered in the basement of the Morgan Library &Museum in New York. It 57 (find)in a collection of memorabilia（收藏品）, alongside postcards signed by Picasso and letters from Tchaikovsky. The piece was 58 (mood)and reflective, and 59 noticeable name was on the top: Chopin.
Such kind of works are rare in classical music, especially for Chopin, 60 composed fewer works than other composers. We knew that readers would want to hear the waltz, but we needed a 61 (music)who could do it justice. I immediately thought of Lang Lang, one of the biggest stars in classical music. I told him about the 62 (new)discovered Chopin and sent him the score.
“Wow. this is a great piece!” he said in a voice message. "I’m very surprised. It’s very Chopin. It must be Chopin. It sounds very much like Chopin, with a very dramatic darkness turning into a positive thing It’s beautiful"
While Lang was in New York, I met up with him 63 (record)the waltz. He adjusted his interpretation after each take, 64 (change)the tempo and refining the quiet opening notes.
Sitting near the piano, I asked him 65 people should care about this waltz, 175 years after Chopin’s death "This level of music making-it always touches us the deepest, "he said. "To have a new work by this level of great artist—we’re just so lucky. Just enjoy it. "
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你是李华，从海外网站购买了围巾作为妈妈的礼物，但收到后发现质量差，与描述不 符。请写一封投诉信给卖家。
内容包括 ：
描述问题： 2. 提出要求。
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。
Dear Sir/Madam, Best regards, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
When I was in fifth grade, I moved to Vermont. Everything here was different. I quickly grew fond of the place. I loved the garden, the woods, the snow. I loved everything here, except for the slush（融雪）.
Now it's slush season, or mud season. The outside is covered in thick wet slush that flows through your snow pants and your boots. Everything is soggy（湿透的）. I hate soggy.
Today was even worse. I forgot my boots. Now I had to walk through knee-deep slush in my indoor shoes. Indoor shoes get wet fast. If I wore them on the playground, I could feel the cold slush running through the shoes with every step.
The teachers here are serious about break time. It's sharply different from my old school, where even a small conversation could cost you the whole week's break time. One time, a teacher took away break time 'cause a kid held his breath for too long'. Here, though, the teachers here are crazy about recess. They'll force you to go out for break time even if you really don't want to.
"Natalie, you have to go outside for break time, "Ms. White said. She's super nice, but today I'm not going to listen to her.
"I don't want to, " I grumbled.
"It's school policy that we send every kid out for daily recess. Time outdoors helps you pay attention in class. "She explained.
"But it’s soggy outside, "I complained,
"I know it’s soggy, but you have to go outside anyway. Everyone else is outside. "
I glanced at my wet shoes and imagined how much worse my cold socks would feel. There’s only one thing left to pletely refuse.
"I’m not going outside, "I said firmly, sitting down hard in my chair.
"Natalie, It’s not a choice". She insisted, calm but firm.
"I’m not going!"I repeated, louder this time. Maybe I yelled it. I was not sure. Whatever I did. It was that for Ms. White to send me to the principal’s office.
As I walked to the principal’s office, memories from my past rushed into my mind. Just like at my old school, I would get yelled at, the principal would call my parents. I’d have to write an essay on the importance of not talking back to adults. Now I’ll face the same trouble. Crazy.
注 意 ：
1. 续写的词数应为150左右：
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The principal opened the door I couldn’t believe what he said
2024 年顺德区普通高中高三教学质量检测（二） 英语 参考答案
第二部分 阅读理解 （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）
A 篇 21. A 22. D 23. C B 篇 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D
C 篇 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A D 篇 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. B
第二节 （共 5 小题； 每小题 2. 5 分， 满分 12. 5 分）
36. A 37. B 38. D 39. F 40. E
第三部分 语言知识及应用 （共两节 满分 30 分）
第一节 完型填空（ 15 小题， 每小题 1 分， 满分 15 分）
41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A
51. B 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. C
第二节：语法填空（共 10 小题， 每小题 1. 5 分， 满分 15 分）
56. written 57. was found 58. moody 59. a 60. who
61. musian 62. newly 63. to record 64. changing 65. why
第四部分 写作（共两节， 满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作 （满分 15 分）
Possible Version :
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the scarf I recently purchased from your online store for my mother’s birthday.
Upon receiving the scarf, I found that it did not meet my expectations. The material is rough and feels low in quality, and the color is also very different from what was shown on your website. As I purchased this scarf as a gift for a special occasion, I am extremely disappointed with the product. Therefore, I would like to request a full refund and return the scarf. Could you please provide me with the necessary instructions for returning the item and processing the refund
I look forward to your prompt response. Please feel free to contact me at my email address or phone number should you need further details. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
The principal opened the door. He knew exactly why I was here. Too scared to look at his face, I instead concentrated on his tie. They’re always different. Today’s has little bicycles. “So,” he began, “why don’t you want to go out for recess ” I took a deep breath and told the truth. “Oh, OK”. He didn’t actually sound mad, which was totally beyond my expections. I kept looking at his tie. “You know we have recess every day, though, right ” I nodded nervously. “You’re in fifth grade now. You’re old enough to take responsibility and bring your boots to school. If you don’t, you’re going to get wet socks. That’s just how it works.” He paused. I waited for the yelling part, but then, to my shock, he said, “Do you want to play with some puzzles in my office for the rest of recess ”
I couldn’t believe what he said. Shocked, I followed him to a table of puzzles. There was a whole table covered in puzzle-toys, in a principal’s office. My jaw almost dropped. “Tomorrow, don’t forget to bring your boots to school.” he said while passing me the puzzles. I nodded. He didn’t yell at me at all. He didn’t punish me. He didn’t call my parents. He didn’t make me write an essay. He didn’t even make me go outside for the rest of recess! And now I got to play with his cool stuff. How different things are here! As I took out the mysterious puzzles, I smiled to myself. Tomorrow, I’d remember to bring my boots. Vermont is really a magical place.
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