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2024学年第二学期高三英语(二)
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)
【答案】1. B2. D3. A
【答案】4. A5. B6. D7. A
【答案】8. C9. B10. A11. D
【答案】12. B13. C14. D15. D
【答案】16. E17. B18. G19. C20. A
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)
【答案】21. D22. B23. D24. A25. A26. D27. C28. B29. B30. C31. C32. B33. D34. A35. B
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
【答案】36. coined
37. whether##if
38. have gone##have been going
39. which40. and
41. Aiming42. to
43. easier44. to experience
45. description## descriptions
第四部分写作
第一节(满分15分)
46.
【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to recommend creating a short video to showcase our school’s achievements.
This format combines dynamic visuals with concise narration, effectively capturing both campus facilities and academic accomplishments in an engaging way. Compared to photo exhibitions which lack motion and stage plays which require lengthy preparation, videos offer greater flexibility in editing and wider sharing potential. We can even add subtitles in the sister school’s language to enhance understanding.
This modern approach would leave a vivid impression while efficiently conveying key information.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
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【答案】
The days that followed were filled with repairing and gardening. Emma and Jack helped clear weeds while I fixed the broken windows. My wife revived the vegetable patch, planting seeds with the children. Though our hands grew calloused, laughter filled the air. Gradually, the garden regained its magic—sunflower sprouts emerged where wildflowers once ruled. One afternoon, Jack discovered the old wooden swing buried under vines. As I repaired it, Emma’s excited chatter about butterflies reminded me of my childhood wonder. By harvest season, the cottage glowed with fresh paint, and the garden buzzed with bees visiting new blossoms.
In this unexpected return to my roots, I found a new strength and joy. Watching fireflies dance above the restored garden at dusk, I realized urban life had blinded me to nature’s healing rhythm. The children’s muddy smiles proved happiness needs no expensive toys. My unemployment, once a disaster, became a doorway to rediscover family bonds and life’s simple abundance. Now when city friends ask about our “escape,” I smile, remembering Grandfather’s wisdom: “Sometimes losing your way helps you find home.”
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第1页2024学年第二学期高三英语(二)
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. Which platform does the 10: 40 train leave from
A. Platform 2. B. Platform 3. C. Platform 5.
2. Why is Mike so happy
A. He was admitted to college.
B. He heard from his parents.
C. He won a prize.
3. What time is the man’s appointment
A. At 9:15. B. At 11:00. C. At 11:10.
4. What will the weather be like tomorrow
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Salesman and customer. C. Friends.
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。
听第 6 段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What did Karen do during her trip
A. She made some wine.
B. She drank some wine.
C. She bought some wine.
7. What does Karen think about her trip to Alabama
A. Enjoyable. B. Awful. C. Boring.
听第 7段材料, 回答第 8 至 10题。
8. Why does the woman have to move
A. The rent is too high.
B. The landlord is selling the place.
C. The construction noise is too loud.
9. Where might the woman stay for a while
A. In her parents’. B. In a storeroom. C. In a hotel.
10. What docs the woman ask the man to do
A Pack her stuff. B. Look for a new place. C. Take care of her pet.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A history exam. B. Note-taking. C. A historical story.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Use symbols. B. Add examples. C. Copy texts.
13. How many pages of notes did the woman take
A. Two. B. Six. C. Seven.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What does Andy probably do
A. A tour guide. B. A writer. C. A pilot.
15. Which theme park has the most roller coasters m one park
A. Cedar Point B. Magic Kingdom. C. Lotte World.
16. What can people do in the parks in China soon
A. Visit dinosaurs in the south.
B. Ride the highest roller coaster.
C. Watch animals at night
17. Where does Andy plan to go this year
A. Singapore. B. New York. C. China.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker talking to
A. Gym members. B. Potential clients. C. Sports trainers.
19. What does the speaker suggest right after you sign up
A. Talking to a specialist.
B. Starting your training program.
C. Going on a diet.
20. What is the advantage of this gym
A. The classes are free.
B. The pool is always available.
C. The services are better.
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。
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Sites for free online education enable you to learn courses in your comfortable place. The courses of these websites are offered by top universities. You can learn a specific subject without much investment. These websites offer many videos, articles, and e-books to increase your knowledge.
Coursera
Coursera is a free learning platform that offers MOOCs courses from well-known universities. All courses contain pre-recorded video lectures that you can watch when it is convenient for you. Coursera has programs together with universities that allow you to get a master’s degree. You can explore various college courses without any trouble.
CodeHS
CodeHS is a learning site that’s specially designed for students to learn computer science. This website provides lesson plans where you can access various resources to learn it. The courses are designed in a way that suits your personal needs. The videos can be viewed online as well as offline.
Khan Academy
This site is useful to match your learning goals. You choose this site to personalize your learning experience. This free platform can be used for learners and teachers. The resources of this site are available online as well as offline. The content of Khan Academy is available in English, French, German, and more.
Connections Academy
Connections Academy is the best online course website that helps students to learn from home. The courses of this platform are designed for elementary school and middle school. The site provides personalized learning experiences and enables you to easily meet teachers and classmates in the virtual classroom.
1. What's special about CodeHS
A. It satisfies personalized needs.
B. It focuses on a particular subject.
C. It offers access to video resources.
D. It serves both learners and teachers.
2. Which of the following best suits junior high students
A. Coursera.
B. CodeHS.
C. Khan Academy.
D. Connections Academy.
3. What is the purpose of this text
A. To recommend learning sites.
B. To introduce various courses.
C. To share on-line experiences.
D. To guide off-campus students.
B
For some people, October is Octobear. On October 5, Katmai National Park and Preserve in southern Alaska kicked off Fat Bear Week, when fans compare before and after photos of bears to vote for the one they think has gained the most weight before they bed down for the long freezing winter. Bear 747, also known as “Bear Force One”, took the first-place spot with 68,105 votes. It weighed around 1,400 pounds.
Fat Bear Week started in 2014.At first it was just Fat Bear Tuesday. Mike Fitz, a former park keeper at Katmai, noticed that live webcams showing the bears generated a lot of online comments, so he let people vote for their favorite fat bear on the Internet. The one-day event attracted 1,700 votes. In 2015, it was extended to a week. Last year, nearly 800,000 people got involved, turning it into a global campaign.
The contest serves two main purposes. First, some of America’s national parks are in remote and undeveloped areas, which are difficult or costly to reach. Fat Bear Week brings Alaska’s wilderness to fans’ computer screens. “It’s not limited to the fortunate few who can go to the river anymore, ”Fitz said.
Second, Fat Bear Week brings attention to the bears and the ecosystems they live in. The 2,200 bears of Katmai are strong for feeding on some of the healthiest salmon(三文鱼)in the world, said Sara Wolman, a former park keeper. Salmon in the Pacific Northwest are suffering from overfishing, dam construction and warming rivers due to climate change. Luckily, Brooks River, which Katmai’s bears like to fish in, has been free from these threats so far.
Fat Bear Week has spread like viruses. Fans and creators say it’s because it shows a conservation success story. For one week, people don’t have to focus on climate change or habitat loss. “Maybe things aren’t super great all the time in the world,” said Felicia Jimenez, who is a current Katmai keeper. “But there are some really fat bears in Alaska.”
4. Why did Bear 747 become the winner of Fat Bear Week in southern Alaska
A. It gained the most pounds. B. It was the heaviest.
C. It presented the best photos. D. It was the most famous.
5. What is the purpose of paragraph 2
A. To show the popularity of fat bears. B. To review the history of the event.
C. To praise Mike Fitz for his work. D. To explain the role of live webcams.
6. What can we learn about Katmai’s bears
A. They bring tourists to the park. B. They face a population decline.
C. They remain difficult to be seen. D. They have a stable food source.
7. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Fat Bear Week: Conservation Is Joyful B. Brown Bears; Winter Survival Is Crucial
C. Bear 747: A Fat Yet Healthy Champion D. Katmai’s Bears: A Special Beauty Contest
C
One day I typed into ChatGPT all about my upset feelings and it instantly responded, offering a list of practical advice. Nowadays millions of people are already turning to Chat-GPT and specialist therapy (治疗) chatbots for convenient and inexpensive mental health support.
Some experts say this is a boon. After all, AI, undisturbed by embarrassment and burnout, might be able to express empathy (同理心) more openly and tirelessly than humans. But others worry about the consequences of people seeking emotional support from machines that can only pretend to care. Some even wonder if the rise of so-called empathetic AI might change the way we interact with one another. Indeed, empathy is one of our species’ defining qualities, developing as it did in pace with social interaction.
One recent analysis about empathy looked at 52 studies published between 1980and 2019, which shows that the empathiser must first be able to recognize how the other person is feeling. They must also be affected by those emotions and differentiate between themselves and the other person, grasping that the other person’s feelings aren’t their own while still being able to imagine their experience.
On the first point, in recent years, AI-powered chatbots have made progress in their ability to read human emotions, most powered by large language models (LLMs) that work by predicting which words are most likely to appear together based on training data. In this way, LLMs like ChatGPT can seemingly identify our feelings and respond appropriately most of the time. But when it comes to the other criteria, AI still misses the mark in many ways. Empathy is interpersonal, with continued feedback helping to perfect the empathiser’s response, which also requires some degree of intuitive (直觉的) awareness of an individual and their situation.
All of this helps to explain conversations like the ones I had with ChatGPT. At the end of the day, despite talking to multiple chat-bots online, I did what I knew I had to do all along: I picked up my phone and called a friend.
8. What does the underlined word “boon” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Trap. B. Prize. C. Blessing. D. Challenge.
9. What does the recent analysis show about empathy
A. It calls for clear communication. B. It starts with emotion identification.
C. It rules out individual difference. D. It depends on rich imagination.
10. What can AI do according to Paragraph 4
A. Provide data-driven feedback. B. Recognize one’s real desire.
C. Update large language models. D. Predict one’s behavior by intuition.
11. What does the author think of ChatGPT
A. Its development should be sped up. B. Its intelligence is winning more favor.
C. Its application should be strictly managed. D. Its artificial kindness is no match for humans’.
D
The rechargeable lithium-ion (锂离子) battery market is worth more than ＄50 billion. Lithium-ion batteries, whose demand continues to go up day by day, are used in a wide range of electronic devices. They are made of four main components, and cathode (阴极) is one of them. The cathode’s active material type is what determines the capacity of a battery.
A recent study, led by Wang Yan, a material scientist of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, finds that lithium-ion batteries made with recycled cathodes work better than those with new cathodes.
“The battery industry is expected to grow sharply in the next decade. This high demand has led companies to go to extremes, like increasing deep-sea mining, to gain access to the minerals used in lithium-ion batteries,” Wang said. “Mining minerals will have environmental impacts. Recycling spent lithium-ion batteries offers a way out.”
But until now, the prospect of using recycled materials in lithium-ion batteries has some manufacturers (制造商) worrying that it could impact performance. Thus, lithium-ion batteries are still not widely recycled. Aware of decreasing resources and environmental impact, Wang and other researchers set out to find a way to make recycling lithium-ion batteries economically practical. Through experiments, they could recover more than 90% of the key metals from spent batteries. These recovered metals became the basis of the new recycled battery’s cathode’s active material.
In tests between Wang’s team’s recycled batteries and brand-new batteries of the same composition, the recycled batteries outperform the new ones in their ability to maintain capacity. It took 11,600 charge cycles for recycled cathode batteries to lose 30 percent of their original capacity. That was about 50 percent better than the 7,600 observed cycles for new cathode batteries, the team reported. Those thousands of extra cycles could translate into years of better battery performance, even after repeated use and recharging.
12. What can we learn about lithium-ion batteries from the first paragraph
A. They are high in price.
B. They are in great demand.
C. They are limited in use.
D. They are simple in composition.
13. What does Wang mainly talk about in paragraph 3
A. The target users of recycled batteries.
B. The ways to get minerals for batteries.
C. The major reasons for recycling batteries.
D. The complex process of recycling batteries.
14. What are the manufacturers concerned about
A. Declining mineral resources.
B. Difficult recycling techniques.
C. Serious environmental problems.
D. Inefficient battery performance.
15. Which of the following details best supports the main idea of the text
A. The battery industry is going to develop dramatically.
B. Recycling batteries reduces impact on the environment.
C Scientists can recover key materials from spent batteries.
D. Recycled batteries outperform new ones in charging circles.
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How Star Wars Changed Movie-making Forever
“May the force be with you!” If you are a Star Wars fan, then you have probably heard this phrase many times. ___16___ So many characters, devices, and phrases from the movie have become well-known. But you might be surprised-to find out how much this movie has changed how movies are made.
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” is how Star Wars begins. Its plot was not ground-breaking. ___17___ The story was typical science fiction with lots of drama, traditional characters and good battling evil, in space and in hand-to-hand fight.
___18___ People still talk about the light swords (剑) that could cut, burn and melt through most substances. Spaceships sped through space and landed on huge, realistic-looking space stations. ___19___ When Star Wars first came out in 1977, most movie theaters were stand-alone buildings, with just one movie screen. Using the money Star Wars had made for them, movie-theater owners built more theaters, leading to the multiplexes (多影厅影院) that are common today.
Theaters needed more movies to show on all the additional movie screens and in all the new multiplexes. So new movie companies sprang up, including small ones creating experimental movies. ___20___ Some of the methods became popular and others failed. But, thanks to Star Wars, people got to see new types of movies.
A. They tried out now techniques.
B. In fact, it was quite old-fashioned.
C. Moviegoers had never seen anything like it.
D. Thus, audience began to enjoy science fiction movies there.
E. If you are not a fan, you are still likely familiar with these words.
F. If you are a movie maker, you may be inspired by this classic film.
G. It was the special effects that made Star Wars stand out from other movies
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。
As a writer, I miss rejection slips. Not that I enjoyed receiving those pre-printed slips of paper, but at least when I got one, I was pretty sure that a flesh-and-blood ___21___ had put it in the envelope. And there was always the chance I might see a handwritten sentence on the bottom, ___22___ the piece almost made it. When an editor at McCall’s wrote, “I’m afraid I have to say no on this ___23___ piece, but try me again on another, would you ” It was almost as ___24___ to me as if she had said, “We’ll ___25___ it and here is an advance for you”.
Nowadays, rejection slips seem to have disappeared with the use of online submissions. Most editors don’t feel it a must to ___26___ they have received, read, or considered your work because they receive so many ___27___ each day.
For me, there are three ___28___ of rejection slip pain. The first is ___29___ brought on by finding a flat “no” on a ____30____ piece of paper, then followed by anger (how could they ____31____ a piece that is obviously so much ____32____ than most of the stuff they print), and, finally, rebirth: I will live to ____33____ a new piece another day.
Learning to ____34____ rejection seems like part of growing up as a writer. Despite the many letters of acceptance I have received, my folder of “Noteworthy Rejection Slips” is far ____35____ than that of “Noteworthy Acceptances”, which indicates to me the fact: I still have some growing up to do.
21. A. writer B. reader C. mailman D. editor
22. A. demanding B. indicating C. suspecting D. arguing
23. A. boring B. novel C. lengthy D. particular
24. A. thrilling B. upsetting C. embarrassing D. amusing
25. A. buy B. reject C. check D. substitute
26. A. prove B. determine C. explain D. acknowledge
27. A. proposals B. drafts C. contributions D. instructions
28. A. meanings B. stages C. wonders D. rewards
29. A. relief B. frustration C. anger D. hesitation
30. A. valueless B. expensive C. characterless D. shiny
31. A. make up B. put away C. turn down D. insist on
32. A. easier B. better C. shorter D. longer
33. A. print B. revise C. download D. submit
34. A. accept B. criticize C. judge D. evaluate
35. A. thinner B. fatter C. older D. newer
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5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。
Have you ever heard of “city bu city”(literally meaning city or not city) It’s an internet buzzword ____36____ (coin) by a foreign blogger named Baobaoxiong during his visit to the Great Wall in Beijing. The phrase questions ____37____ a place has the fashionable atmosphere of a big city.
Millions of foreigners, like Baobaoxiong, are now exploring China, and their travel vlogs ____38____ (go) viral online recently. This trend is partly due to the 72-and 144-hour visa-free transit (过境) policy, ____39____ allows travelers from 54 countries to explore China for up to six days without needing a visa if they have a valid travel document ____40____ a connecting ticket for departure within 72 or 144 hours.
____41____ (aim) for high-level opening-up, this policy has helped boost tourism in China. When the visa-free transit policy was first introduced in 2013, it only applied ____42____ seven big cities like Beijing and Shanghai and allowed just 72 hours of stay. Now, it covers 41 exit-entry ports across 19 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities (直辖市), expanding to 144hours. China has also made it ____43____ (easy) for foreign visitors by improving mobile payment accessibility and the visa application process.
Seeing is believing. The policy not only brings convenience for foreign travelers but also invites them ____44____ (experience) everyday life in China. It’s a great chance for them to rethink Western media’ s stereotypical (刻板的) _____45_____ (describe) of China.
第四部分 写作
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，校英语俱乐部要向来访的姐妹学校学介绍你校的发展成就，现有三种形式: 制作短视频、举办照片展和上演舞台剧, 请选择你推荐的一种方式，并写信给负责人，内容包括:
1. 说明你的选择;
2. 阐述选择该形式的理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右:
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Returning to Roots
As the economic downturn cast a shadow my life also took an unexpected turn. The company I had worked for over a decade laid me off, leaving me frustrated with the high cost of urban living. It was time to leave and return to my roots—a rural farmhouse I had inherited from my grandfather.
Driving back to the countryside recalled a flood of memories—the country road, the wooden cottage, the back yard garden…Yes! The garden! As a child, that garden was a magical place for me, an oasis (绿洲) bursting with colors and life. The bright sunflowers, elegant lilies and a wooden swing had been my playground, where my imagination ran wild among the fluttering (飞舞的) butterflies. I can well remember the gardening time spent with my grandfather. I would follow him around with a small watering can, often more water landing on my shoes than on the thirsty plants. Those were moments of pure joy and laughter, echoed by the splash (水花) and my grandfather’s gentle laugh.
However, as we approached my heart sank. The house, once the Eden (伊甸园) of rural charm, stood neglected. Windows broken and faded paint falling off the walls, all filled with the unpleasant smell. I hesitated to take a step further. What would my loved oasis be like I dared not imagine.
In contrast, my children, Emma and Jack, were immediately attracted. With delight, they dashed into the house, exploring and playing just as I had at their age. When they opened the door of the back yard, something amazing happened. Through it lay the garden, untended and wild, yet undeniably beautiful. Overgrown with wildflowers and tall grasses, it had a purely natural beauty that seemed to be full of life The sight sparked an immediate reaction from my kids. They dashed into the garden, with infectious laughter echoing through the air.
Just then my wife came up, tapping my shoulder. “Nature always finds a way to start over, doesn’t it ” she said with a smile that warmed my heart. Her words, filled with wisdom and optimism, echoed around us, mixed with the chorus of rustling (沙沙声) leaves and birdsong.
注意: 1. 续写词数应 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The days that followed were filled with repairing and gardening.
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In this unexpected return to my roots, I found a new strength and joy.
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