赣州三中2024-2025学年第一学期开学考试
高三英语试卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15
答案是C。
1. Where is the man going
A. Kennedy. B. London. C. New York.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A disease. B. A co- worker. C. A doctor.
3. What does the man intend to do
A. Make friends. B. Collect papers. C. Do the typing.
4. What is the man doing
A. Asking for information. B. Giving directions. C. Waiting for a bus.
5. What does the man want to know
A. How to make dessert. B. How to solve problems. C. How to understand expressions.
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。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 happened to the woman's flight
A. It failed to take off on time.
B. It was called off without notice.
C. It arrived about two hours earlier.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. On a plane. C. At the airport.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How long is the woman going to stay at the hotel
A. Two nights. B. Three nights. C. Four nights.
9. Why are the prices for the two rooms different？
A. The rooms are different in size.
B. The rooms have different views.
C. The rooms are of different shapes.
第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
10. When is the woman supposed to finish her essay
A. By this Saturday. B. By next Monday. C. By next Friday.
11. why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. She was ill.
B. The course is too difficult.
C She is busy with her reading task.
12. What does the man think of his college life
A. Busy. B. Boring. C. Colourful.
13. What is the woman probably going to do on the 28th
A. Visit an exhibition. B. Attend a party. C. Watch a play.
下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Introducing the woman to his neighbors.
B. Giving the woman advice on how to find a flat.
C. Showing the woman around the neighborhood.
15. What is the woman eager to do
A. Visit the night market. B. Jog in the high school. C. Shop in convenience stores.
16. Why does the woman look for a library
A. To get some information. B. To find a map of the city. C. To borrow some books.
17. Where will the speakers go next
A. To a restaurant. B. To a bookstore. C. To a park.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What should a public speaker avoid doing according to the woman
A. Talking too loudly. B. Speaking too fast. C. Saying too much.
19. Why should the closing of a speech be carefully planned
A. It’s usually the most remembered part.
B. It’s the last chance to make your point.
C. It’s as important as the opening words.
20. What does the woman suggest a public speaker do during the speech
A. Show a good sense of humor.
B. Motivate the audience to act.
C. Meet challenges with courage.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
2024 Western Colorado Elementary Science Fair
EUREKA! and D51 are partnering to host our annual elementary (小学的) science fair! Here’s your chance to apply your love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by conducting your own scientific investigation.
Participation is open to all 3-5th graders living in Wester Colorado, and students can either enter as an individual or as a team of no more than 3 members. Judging will be based on grade, and a team composed of students from multiple grades will be judged in the grade category of the oldest participant’s grade.
Project Submission
All participants must complete all of the following by March 7, 2024:
●Complete the registration form (one per team)
●Create a display poster (either physical or electronic) summarizing their project and email the file or a clear photo of it to the science fair committee
● Create a video presentation (less than 5 minutes) explaining their project to the judges, and submit it to the science fair committee
Public Viewing
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Location: EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum
Participants can display their posters and present their projects to the public (optional) .
Safety Regulations
It is important to wear proper protective gear (装备) when necessary in addition to disposing of (处理) waste properly when conducting a scientific investigation. We strongly recommend that guardians look up and study Safety Data Sheets for any chemicals that their students use and have responsibility for not allowing students to experiment with dangerous chemicals. EUREKA! holds the right to not display projects if they believe the components break our safety regulations.
21. What is an entry requirement for the science fair
A. A team must consist of three members.
B. A team must be led by-the oldest participant.
C. All participants must be from Western Colorado.
D. Teams must be formed by students in the same grade.
22. What are participants required to do by the submission date
A. Submit a display poster. B. Video the investigation process.
C. Present their project to the public. D. Fill in the registration form individually.
23. Which of the following will result in your project not being displayed
A. Disposing of waste improperly.
B. Performing experiments without a guardian.
C. Involving harmful chemicals in your project.
D. Conducting your investigation without protective gear.
B
At the end of 2019,I learned that Here After AI, whose goal is to let the living communicate with the dead, was looking for applicants of its new AI project. Interested in what it was promising, I applied to experiment the software on my very-much-alive parents.
At first, I thought it would be just a fun project to see what was technologically possible. Then their health condition added some urgency to the experiment. I was frightened that my parents might die since my father had been diagnosed with cancer and my mother was recently developing symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease, and that with the distance between us, I might never have the chance to say goodbye.
The first step was an interview. My parents were asked questions by a techician for hours-about everything from their earliest memories to what they believe will happen after they die. Whether through illness-generated concerns or a willingness to humor their daughter, my parents put up zero resistance. The company then took their responses and started to create the voice assistants. A few months later, my virtual parents arrived via email attachment.
When I communicated with them through the app on my phone, my hands were shaking. I hadn’t seen my actual, real parents for six months. They told me personal stories I’d never heard. They gave me life advice and told me things about their childhoods, as well as my own. It was mesmerizing.
Personally, I have mixed feelings about my experiment. I’m glad to have my virtual parents. They’ve enabled me to learn new things about my parents, and it’s comforting to think that those softwares will be there even when my parents aren’t. On the other hand, I can’t help but find it sad that it took a stranger interviewing my parents for me to properly appreciate the complex people they are. But I feel lucky to have had the chance to grasp that-and to still have the precious opportunity to spend more time with them and learn more about them, face to face, no technology involved.
24. Why did the author initially join the AI project
A. To test out the new technology.
B. To preserve her parents’ voice.
C. To learn more about her parents’ life.
D. To remove the worry about her parents’ health.
25. What can we learn about the author’s parents
A. They liked talking a lot.
B. They died from the illnesses.
C. They opposed joining the project at first.
D. They provided data for the project.
26. What does the underlined word “mesmerizing" mean in paragraph 4
A. Alarming. B. Fascinating. C. Inspiring. D. Disgusting.
27. What does the author realize at last
A. AI means never saying goodbye to our parents.
B. The advances in AI technology have pros and cons.
C. The real connection with our parents matters most.
D. AI allows us to learn more about our virtual parents.
C
On September 7, 1991, the costliest hailstorm (雹暴) in Canadian history hit Calgary’s southern suburbs. As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance companies have spent about $2 million per year on the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. Airplanes seed threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones. But farmers in east-central Alberta — downwind of the hail project flights — worry that precious moisture (水分) is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.
Norman Stienwand, who farms in that area, has been addressing public meetings on this issue for years. “Basically, the provincial government is letting the insurance companies protect the Calgary-Edmonton urban area from hail,” Mr. Stienwand says, “but they’re increasing drought risk as far east as Saskatchewan.”
The Alberta hail project is managed by Terry Krauss, a cloud physicist who works for Weather Modification Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota. “We affect only a very small percentage of the total moisture in the air, so we cannot be causing drought.” Dr. Krauss says. “In fact, we may be helping increase the moisture downwind by creating wetter ground.”
One doubter about the safety of cloud seeding is Chuck Doswell, a research scientist who just retired from the University of Oklahoma. “In 1999, I personally saw significant tornadoes form from a seeded storm cell in Kansas,” Dr. Doswell says. “Does cloud seeding create killer storms or reduce moisture downwind No one really knows, of course, but the seeding goes on.”
Given the degree of doubt, Mr. Stienwand suggests, “It would be wise to stop cloud seeding.” In practice, doubt has had the opposite effect. Due to the lack of scientific proof concerning their impacts, no one has succeeded in winning a lawsuit against cloud-seeding companies. Hence, private climate engineering can proceed in relative legal safety.
28. What does the project aim to do
A. Conserve moisture in the soil. B. Forecast disastrous hailstorms.
C. Prevent the formation of hailstones. D. Investigate chemical use in farming.
29. Who are opposed to the project
A. Managers of insurance companies. B. Farmers in east-central Alberta.
C. Provincial government officials. D. Residents of Calgary and Edmonton.
30. Why does Dr. Doswell mention the tornadoes he saw in 1999
A. To compare different kinds of seeding methods. B. To illustrate the development of big hailstorms.
C. To show the link between storms and moisture. D. To indicate a possible danger of cloud seeding.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Scientific studies have proved Stienwand right. B. Cloud-seeding companies will continue to exist.
C. The doubt about cloud seeding has disappeared. D. Private climate engineering is illegal in Canada.
D
During the last 12 months, have you looked at photographs with family or friends During the last 12 months, have you taken any photographs or videos to preserve memories In the nationwide survey in 1995 of nearly 1, 500 people, 91% of respondents (受访者) said they’d looked at photographs with family or friends and 83% had taken a photograph in the past year. If the survey were repeated today, those numbers would certainly be higher. The popularity of smartphone cameras and social media has led to an increase in photo-taking and sharing, from capturing everyday moments to special occasions.
So are all of these captured moments, these personal memories, a part of history For historians Roy Rosenzweig and David Thelen, the answer is YES, and they believe the very concept of history is developing. They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past. This groundbreaking study was welcomed by historians and those working in museums, because it helped them to think about the public’s understanding of their field.
Little did Rosenzweig and Thelen know the subject of history was about to be affected by a host of technologies. For example, over a third of the survey’s respondents said they had researched their family history. The activity got much easier the following year, when Paul Brent Allen and Dan Taggart launched Ancestry.com, which is now one of the largest online genealogical (宗谱的) databases. Researching your family tree no longer means studying documents in the local library.
The survey also asked whether respondents had watched a movie or television show about history in the last year; four-fifths responded they had. The survey was conducted shortly before the 1 January 1995 launch of the History Channel, which opened the floodgates on history-themed TV. Nowadays, streaming services let people watch historical documentaries non stop on demand.
Today, people aren’t just watching history. They’re recording it and sharing it in real time. As these technologies become commonplace, they are rewriting the official account of history. Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen’s survey is that it offered a snapshot (快照) of public habits, as those habits were about to change unavoidably.
32. What is the 1995 survey mainly about
A. Different family traditions.
B. Public understanding of history.
C. Effects of personal memories on family history.
D. The behavior of camera and social media users.
33. What might be a part of history according to Rosenzweig and Thelen
A. Live-streaming services. B. Personal opinions on history.
C. Photos taken by smartphones. D. The idea of genealogical database.
34. According to the last paragraph, the 1995 survey______.
A. fails to keep up with technology B. just reflects public habits back then
C. suggests the importance of history D. provides contexts for historical research
35. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Technology Speeds the Development of History
B. Smartphones May Rewrite the Official History
C. Historians Find a New Way to Explore the Past
D. Technology Can Change Our Concept of History
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。
It’s natural to compare yourself to others, and even envy them, if you hop on your social media for a few minutes. With just a few clicks, you’re flooded with vacation photos, updates, and ads. ___36___ In this article, we’ll teach you how to avoid certain triggers (触发因素) so you can stop comparing yourself to others.
Identify your triggers and avoid them. To stop comparing yourself to others, pay attention to the people or events that trigger your behavior. Do you feel dissatisfaction with your life after looking at high-end goods ___37___ Write down your comparative thoughts as soon as they happen so you can limit your exposure to these situations.
Appreciate others instead of. envying them. ___38___ If you have friends who are highly achieving people, you might consider that their networks are full of people who might be able to help you become more successful in your life. Instead of envying their success, be supportive and use their success to your benefit.
___39___ Instead of focusing on your “weaknesses,” reflect on the areas you can improve. Take classes, workshops, or lessons to improve your skills, and don’t be afraid to ask other people for help along the way. By putting yourself first, you can promote your self-confidence and find your place and value.
Talk to a trusted friend or family member. When you habitually compare yourself to others, you can feel even more inadequate or discouraged. Discuss your comparative behavior with a loved one to release any negative beliefs and help you process your emotions. ___40___
A. Build your self-confidence.
B. Work on improving your abilities.
C. Do you have a positive thought about yourself
D. Consider the advantage that others can bring you.
E. You might be surprised to hear they feel the same way as you.
F. Is there someone who always makes you feel bad about yourself
G. But it doesn’t mean you have to “keep up” to live a content and meaningful life.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to _____41_____ it. And it was intended to be a (n) _____42_____ activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.
The family ______43______ the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn’t finish the project, but they couldn’t imagine _____44_____ the car either. It has emotional value.
So the car sat there —— until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw a (n) ___45___. “This would be a good project for my students to complete,” Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.
He shared the ______46______ with his class, and the students were ______47______ on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class’s most significant project ______48______ the meaning behind it. It also proved more _____49_____ than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to _______50_______ all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued _______51_______ the project after they graduated.
Eventually, the car ________52________. It became drivable and safe. The students ________53________ the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude (感激) and emotion. “I know they’ll have that car for a long time. It feels ________54________.” Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the _______55_______ of Shane Porter’s life and the students’ devotion.
41. A. repaint B. repair C. replace D. return
42. A. bonding B. training C. uplifting D. wide- ranging
43. A. employed B. consulted C. postponed D. conducted
44. A. getting away with B. getting rid of C. getting ready for D. getting used to
45. A. negotiation B. opportunity C. privilege D. foundation
46. A. appointment B. declaration C. consultation D. idea
47. A. unwillingly B. financially C. enthusiastically D. violently
48. A. instead of B. in spite of C. because of D. in case of
49. A. complicated B. urgent C. stunned D. political
50. A. withdraw B. behold C. address D. spy
51. A. contributing to B. taking over C. referring to D. coming across
52. A. licensed B. crashed C. deserved D. functioned
53. A. fetched B. suspended C. presented D. sponsored
54. A. surprising B. rewarding C. amusing D. confusing
55. A. highlight B. bonus C. platform D. symbol
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Urban dining escape
“Wildeat” has recently become a popular lifestyle trend among young people in China. This term ____56____ (gain) over 9,000 posts on the Chinese lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu since it came into view, and ____57____ (video) with the tag have piled up 1.65 million views on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.
____58____ the name implies, wildeat involves dining outdoors, but it differs ____59____ a traditional picnic. Wildeat focuses on the “wild” rather than “eat”. It’s about enjoying ____60____ basic meal while embracing (拥抱) the wildness of the surroundings, providing a sense of freedom and ____61____ (relax). This can involve making hotpot outdoors or ____62____ (bring) portable food to a nearby park. For those who take wildeat, what really matters is the relaxing atmosphere in the wild.
Whether it’s the previously popular “citywalk”, ____63____ refers to wandering in a city, or the current trend of wildeat, young people use these coined terms to express their desire to ____64____ (temporary) escape urban life and embrace nature.
In the past, people might have pursued a more elegant lifestyle, adding many elements to their lives _____65_____ (find) happiness. Now, it’s quite the opposite. They are more focused on making life simpler, freer, and more relaxed.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Be smart online learners为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 分析优势与不足；
2. 提出学习建议。
注意：
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目和首句已为你写好。
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
NEVER STOP WALKING
When Justin was 7, he suffered from a disease that led to problems with the development of his back. Over the years, the little boy had gone through a total of five corrective surgeries. Justin could no longer walk and was limited to a wheelchair. But this did not stop him from living a normal life thanks to his mother’ S love and others’ help.
After entering high school, Justin got interested in playing the trumpet (小号) and joined the school’s band. He served as one of the band’s trumpeters and developed a strong friendship with his partner Tom. As Thanksgiving Day approached, the band intended to perform in the Thanksgiving Day Parade and every member had the chance to join in, including Justin. However, there was one obvious problem. Justin could not control his wheelchair and play the trumpet at the same time. The band director put forward an idea of one student pushing Justin during his marches. Tom immediately volunteered even though it meant he had to give up the opportunity to play his own instrument during the parade.“I do it just to make sure Justin knows that he always has a place in the band, and he always will,“ Tom said to their director secretly. From then on, the two practiced together, one playing the instrument and the other pushing the wheelchair with the rhythm of the music.
To help Justin, Tom sacrificed (牺牲) far beyond expectation. Apart from losing the chance to perform, he needed to spare more time to take care of Justin and even missed his football training several times. All of these were seen by Justin and the burden of guilt weighed heavily on his mind.“I can’t meet my own needs at the sacrifice of Tom’s chance. It is time to find a solution.” Justin thought to himself as his mother pushed him on the way home. His mother lowered her head and said,“Justin, play me your new tune.” Justin took out his trumpet and was about to play when an excellent idea came to him.
注意:
1.续写司数立カ150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相座位置作答。
He turned around to ask his mother for help.
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Thanksgiving finally came, as did Justin and mom’s performance.
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答案版
赣州三中2024-2025学年第一学期开学考试
高三英语试卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15
答案是C。
1. Where is the man going
A. Kennedy. B. London. C. New York.
【答案】B
【原文】M: I’d like to book a flight from New York to London at around 9 :00 tomorrow morning.
W: One moment, please. OK. We’ ve got a non-stop flight leaving Kennedy at 9:25.
M: All right. One single ticket. first class, please.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A disease. B. A co- worker. C. A doctor.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Did you hear the news Jim is retiring.
W: Yeah. I heard his doctor told him to retire immediately. He needs to stop working to take care of himself.
M: That’s so sad. I’m going to miss him.
3. What does the man intend to do
A. Make friends. B. Collect papers. C. Do the typing.
【答案】C
【原文】M: What’s up You look down.
W: I’ve got piles of papers to type, but I type so slowly. .
M: Come on. What are friends for I can do it for you.
W: Really How kind you are to help me out!
4. What is the man doing
A. Asking for information. B. Giving directions. C. Waiting for a bus.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the Global Theater
M: Yes, it’s right at the end of this street but not within walking distance. I suggest you take the number 6 bus across the street.
W: Oh, I see the bus stop over there. Thanks.
5. What does the man want to know
A. How to make dessert. B. How to solve problems. C. How to understand expressions.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Can you tell me the meaning of “piece of cake” What about “easy as pie”
W: Neither is about dessert. They are similar in meaning to “No problem”
M: Well, have you ever made a pie There is nothing easy about it.
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。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 happened to the woman's flight
A. It failed to take off on time.
B. It was called off without notice.
C. It arrived about two hours earlier.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. On a plane. C. At the airport.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】M: I thought your flight would arrive two hours ago. What took so long
W: Didn’t they announce that our flight was delayed
M: I didn’t hear anything about a delay. I thought everything was running on time. What happened
W: We got on the plane on time but then we were held up for almost two hours due to an unknown problem.
M: That’s too bad. Have you had anything to eat
W: I managed to get a sandwich on the plane. How about you
M: I’ve had nothing but a cup of coffee. I’m starving. Let’s get out of here and find a restaurant.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How long is the woman going to stay at the hotel
A. Two nights. B. Three nights. C. Four nights.
9. Why are the prices for the two rooms different？
A. The rooms are different in size.
B. The rooms have different views.
C. The rooms are of different shapes.
【答案】8. B 9. B
【详解】M: Hello, Victoria Hotel. Can I help you
W: Hello. I’d like to make a reservation for July the 1st through the 4th. I’m... I’m checking out on the morning of the 4th.
M: OK. Would you like a single room, a double room, or a twin room
W: I’d like a double room. What’s the rate
M: We have only two double rooms available. One is 180 dollars and the other 200 dollars.
W: Why are the prices different
M: Well, they’re both standard double rooms, but the 200-dollar room faces the garden.
W: OK, I see.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
10. When is the woman supposed to finish her essay
A. By this Saturday. B. By next Monday. C. By next Friday.
11. why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. She was ill.
B. The course is too difficult.
C She is busy with her reading task.
12. What does the man think of his college life
A. Busy. B. Boring. C. Colourful.
13. What is the woman probably going to do on the 28th
A. Visit an exhibition. B. Attend a party. C. Watch a play.
【答案】10. C 11. A 12. C 13. B
【原文】M: Hi Lorna! You seem busy.
W: Oh, hi! You can’t imagine what I have to finish by next Monday! The English literature course is so difficult! I have to read two novels by next Monday and compare them in a 3,000-word essay by next Friday.
M: So I suppose you don’t want to come to an exhibition with me this Saturday
W: I’d love to but there’s no way. I'm already behind with my writing class because I had a cold for a week and missed a few lessons. It’s OK for you. You seem to have loads of free time.
M: I guess we just don’t have as much academic work as you. My college life is interesting compared with yours. There’re varieties of live performances as an art major.
W: Yes. I’m bored with the life of reading and writing every day now.
M: Hey. Why don’t we stop talking Just work now. If you have finished everything by the 16th we could go to that new play by the, University Theater Group.
W: OK. I’ll try. And I don’t want to miss the student party on the 28th, so I'd better get working.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Introducing the woman to his neighbors.
B. Giving the woman advice on how to find a flat.
C. Showing the woman around the neighborhood.
15. What is the woman eager to do
A. Visit the night market. B. Jog in the high school. C. Shop in convenience stores.
16. Why does the woman look for a library
A. To get some information. B. To find a map of the city. C. To borrow some books.
17. Where will the speakers go next
A. To a restaurant. B. To a bookstore. C. To a park.
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. A 17. B
【原文】M: There are several 24-hour convenience stores in our neighborhood. And there is a park to your right. You can meet a lot of our neighbors there. They’re all very friendly.
W: Can I jog there
M: Yes, but I suggest that you go to the high school behind your apartment. It has more room.
W: Thank you for telling me. By the way, before I came here, Brian told me to try some traditional British food.
Where can I find it
M: There’s a big night market.
W: Great! I can hardly wait to visit it. Another question: is there a library around I need to collect some information for my business.
M: We have a small library at our community center.
W: That’s wonderful. Thank you for showing me around. I guess what I need now is a map of the city.
M: No problem. You can get them at the bookstore around the corner. Let’s go!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What should a public speaker avoid doing according to the woman
A. Talking too loudly. B. Speaking too fast. C. Saying too much.
19. Why should the closing of a speech be carefully planned
A. It’s usually the most remembered part.
B. It’s the last chance to make your point.
C. It’s as important as the opening words.
20. What does the woman suggest a public speaker do during the speech
A. Show a good sense of humor.
B. Motivate the audience to act.
C. Meet challenges with courage.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. B
【原文】W: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m here to offer you some tips on public speaking. One of the worst mistakes you can make as a public speaker is talking too long. It doesn’t matter if your entire speech is good and the audience come away with information that will change their lives. If you talk too long, they will leave saying that speaker just wouldn’t quit. Don’t let this happen to you.
Say what you have to say and sit down. Before you do, give them a well-thought-out closing. The last thing you say is generally what the audience remembers most. Just like your opening, your closing doesn’t have to be humorous. It could be challenging, thoughtful, or it could retell your point in a different way. Please, at some time during your talk, ask the audience to do something. Many a great talk goes no further than the walls of the meeting-room because the audience isn’t moved to action. If you haven’t asked them to do something by now, the closing is your last chance.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
2024 Western Colorado Elementary Science Fair
EUREKA! and D51 are partnering to host our annual elementary (小学的) science fair! Here’s your chance to apply your love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by conducting your own scientific investigation.
Participation is open to all 3-5th graders living in Wester Colorado, and students can either enter as an individual or as a team of no more than 3 members. Judging will be based on grade, and a team composed of students from multiple grades will be judged in the grade category of the oldest participant’s grade.
Project Submission
All participants must complete all of the following by March 7, 2024:
●Complete the registration form (one per team)
●Create a display poster (either physical or electronic) summarizing their project and email the file or a clear photo of it to the science fair committee
● Create a video presentation (less than 5 minutes) explaining their project to the judges, and submit it to the science fair committee
Public Viewing
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Location: EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum
Participants can display their posters and present their projects to the public (optional) .
Safety Regulations
It is important to wear proper protective gear (装备) when necessary in addition to disposing of (处理) waste properly when conducting a scientific investigation. We strongly recommend that guardians look up and study Safety Data Sheets for any chemicals that their students use and have responsibility for not allowing students to experiment with dangerous chemicals. EUREKA! holds the right to not display projects if they believe the components break our safety regulations.
21. What is an entry requirement for the science fair
A. A team must consist of three members.
B. A team must be led by-the oldest participant.
C. All participants must be from Western Colorado.
D. Teams must be formed by students in the same grade.
22. What are participants required to do by the submission date
A. Submit a display poster. B. Video the investigation process.
C. Present their project to the public. D. Fill in the registration form individually.
23. Which of the following will result in your project not being displayed
A. Disposing of waste improperly.
B. Performing experiments without a guardian.
C. Involving harmful chemicals in your project.
D. Conducting your investigation without protective gear.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C
B
At the end of 2019,I learned that Here After AI, whose goal is to let the living communicate with the dead, was looking for applicants of its new AI project. Interested in what it was promising, I applied to experiment the software on my very-much-alive parents.
At first, I thought it would be just a fun project to see what was technologically possible. Then their health condition added some urgency to the experiment. I was frightened that my parents might die since my father had been diagnosed with cancer and my mother was recently developing symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease, and that with the distance between us, I might never have the chance to say goodbye.
The first step was an interview. My parents were asked questions by a techician for hours-about everything from their earliest memories to what they believe will happen after they die. Whether through illness-generated concerns or a willingness to humor their daughter, my parents put up zero resistance. The company then took their responses and started to create the voice assistants. A few months later, my virtual parents arrived via email attachment.
When I communicated with them through the app on my phone, my hands were shaking. I hadn’t seen my actual, real parents for six months. They told me personal stories I’d never heard. They gave me life advice and told me things about their childhoods, as well as my own. It was mesmerizing.
Personally, I have mixed feelings about my experiment. I’m glad to have my virtual parents. They’ve enabled me to learn new things about my parents, and it’s comforting to think that those softwares will be there even when my parents aren’t. On the other hand, I can’t help but find it sad that it took a stranger interviewing my parents for me to properly appreciate the complex people they are. But I feel lucky to have had the chance to grasp that-and to still have the precious opportunity to spend more time with them and learn more about them, face to face, no technology involved.
24. Why did the author initially join the AI project
A. To test out the new technology.
B. To preserve her parents’ voice.
C. To learn more about her parents’ life.
D. To remove the worry about her parents’ health.
25. What can we learn about the author’s parents
A. They liked talking a lot.
B. They died from the illnesses.
C. They opposed joining the project at first.
D. They provided data for the project.
26. What does the underlined word “mesmerizing" mean in paragraph 4
A. Alarming. B. Fascinating. C. Inspiring. D. Disgusting.
27. What does the author realize at last
A. AI means never saying goodbye to our parents.
B. The advances in AI technology have pros and cons.
C. The real connection with our parents matters most.
D. AI allows us to learn more about our virtual parents.
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C
C
On September 7, 1991, the costliest hailstorm (雹暴) in Canadian history hit Calgary’s southern suburbs. As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance companies have spent about $2 million per year on the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. Airplanes seed threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones. But farmers in east-central Alberta — downwind of the hail project flights — worry that precious moisture (水分) is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.
Norman Stienwand, who farms in that area, has been addressing public meetings on this issue for years. “Basically, the provincial government is letting the insurance companies protect the Calgary-Edmonton urban area from hail,” Mr. Stienwand says, “but they’re increasing drought risk as far east as Saskatchewan.”
The Alberta hail project is managed by Terry Krauss, a cloud physicist who works for Weather Modification Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota. “We affect only a very small percentage of the total moisture in the air, so we cannot be causing drought.” Dr. Krauss says. “In fact, we may be helping increase the moisture downwind by creating wetter ground.”
One doubter about the safety of cloud seeding is Chuck Doswell, a research scientist who just retired from the University of Oklahoma. “In 1999, I personally saw significant tornadoes form from a seeded storm cell in Kansas,” Dr. Doswell says. “Does cloud seeding create killer storms or reduce moisture downwind No one really knows, of course, but the seeding goes on.”
Given the degree of doubt, Mr. Stienwand suggests, “It would be wise to stop cloud seeding.” In practice, doubt has had the opposite effect. Due to the lack of scientific proof concerning their impacts, no one has succeeded in winning a lawsuit against cloud-seeding companies. Hence, private climate engineering can proceed in relative legal safety.
28. What does the project aim to do
A. Conserve moisture in the soil. B. Forecast disastrous hailstorms.
C. Prevent the formation of hailstones. D. Investigate chemical use in farming.
29. Who are opposed to the project
A. Managers of insurance companies. B. Farmers in east-central Alberta.
C. Provincial government officials. D. Residents of Calgary and Edmonton.
30. Why does Dr. Doswell mention the tornadoes he saw in 1999
A. To compare different kinds of seeding methods. B. To illustrate the development of big hailstorms.
C. To show the link between storms and moisture. D. To indicate a possible danger of cloud seeding.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Scientific studies have proved Stienwand right. B. Cloud-seeding companies will continue to exist.
C. The doubt about cloud seeding has disappeared. D. Private climate engineering is illegal in Canada.
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. B
D
During the last 12 months, have you looked at photographs with family or friends During the last 12 months, have you taken any photographs or videos to preserve memories In the nationwide survey in 1995 of nearly 1, 500 people, 91% of respondents (受访者) said they’d looked at photographs with family or friends and 83% had taken a photograph in the past year. If the survey were repeated today, those numbers would certainly be higher. The popularity of smartphone cameras and social media has led to an increase in photo-taking and sharing, from capturing everyday moments to special occasions.
So are all of these captured moments, these personal memories, a part of history For historians Roy Rosenzweig and David Thelen, the answer is YES, and they believe the very concept of history is developing. They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past. This groundbreaking study was welcomed by historians and those working in museums, because it helped them to think about the public’s understanding of their field.
Little did Rosenzweig and Thelen know the subject of history was about to be affected by a host of technologies. For example, over a third of the survey’s respondents said they had researched their family history. The activity got much easier the following year, when Paul Brent Allen and Dan Taggart launched Ancestry.com, which is now one of the largest online genealogical (宗谱的) databases. Researching your family tree no longer means studying documents in the local library.
The survey also asked whether respondents had watched a movie or television show about history in the last year; four-fifths responded they had. The survey was conducted shortly before the 1 January 1995 launch of the History Channel, which opened the floodgates on history-themed TV. Nowadays, streaming services let people watch historical documentaries non stop on demand.
Today, people aren’t just watching history. They’re recording it and sharing it in real time. As these technologies become commonplace, they are rewriting the official account of history. Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen’s survey is that it offered a snapshot (快照) of public habits, as those habits were about to change unavoidably.
32. What is the 1995 survey mainly about
A. Different family traditions.
B. Public understanding of history.
C. Effects of personal memories on family history.
D. The behavior of camera and social media users.
33. What might be a part of history according to Rosenzweig and Thelen
A. Live-streaming services. B. Personal opinions on history.
C. Photos taken by smartphones. D. The idea of genealogical database.
34. According to the last paragraph, the 1995 survey______.
A. fails to keep up with technology B. just reflects public habits back then
C. suggests the importance of history D. provides contexts for historical research
35. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Technology Speeds the Development of History
B. Smartphones May Rewrite the Official History
C. Historians Find a New Way to Explore the Past
D. Technology Can Change Our Concept of History
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. B 35. D
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。
It’s natural to compare yourself to others, and even envy them, if you hop on your social media for a few minutes. With just a few clicks, you’re flooded with vacation photos, updates, and ads. ___36___ In this article, we’ll teach you how to avoid certain triggers (触发因素) so you can stop comparing yourself to others.
Identify your triggers and avoid them. To stop comparing yourself to others, pay attention to the people or events that trigger your behavior. Do you feel dissatisfaction with your life after looking at high-end goods ___37___ Write down your comparative thoughts as soon as they happen so you can limit your exposure to these situations.
Appreciate others instead of. envying them. ___38___ If you have friends who are highly achieving people, you might consider that their networks are full of people who might be able to help you become more successful in your life. Instead of envying their success, be supportive and use their success to your benefit.
___39___ Instead of focusing on your “weaknesses,” reflect on the areas you can improve. Take classes, workshops, or lessons to improve your skills, and don’t be afraid to ask other people for help along the way. By putting yourself first, you can promote your self-confidence and find your place and value.
Talk to a trusted friend or family member. When you habitually compare yourself to others, you can feel even more inadequate or discouraged. Discuss your comparative behavior with a loved one to release any negative beliefs and help you process your emotions. ___40___
A. Build your self-confidence.
B. Work on improving your abilities.
C. Do you have a positive thought about yourself
D. Consider the advantage that others can bring you.
E. You might be surprised to hear they feel the same way as you.
F. Is there someone who always makes you feel bad about yourself
G. But it doesn’t mean you have to “keep up” to live a content and meaningful life.
【答案】36. G 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. E
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四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to _____41_____ it. And it was intended to be a (n) _____42_____ activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.
The family ______43______ the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn’t finish the project, but they couldn’t imagine _____44_____ the car either. It has emotional value.
So the car sat there —— until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw a (n) ___45___. “This would be a good project for my students to complete,” Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.
He shared the ______46______ with his class, and the students were ______47______ on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class’s most significant project ______48______ the meaning behind it. It also proved more _____49_____ than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to _______50_______ all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued _______51_______ the project after they graduated.
Eventually, the car ________52________. It became drivable and safe. The students ________53________ the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude (感激) and emotion. “I know they’ll have that car for a long time. It feels ________54________.” Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the _______55_______ of Shane Porter’s life and the students’ devotion.
41. A. repaint B. repair C. replace D. return
42. A. bonding B. training C. uplifting D. wide- ranging
43. A. employed B. consulted C. postponed D. conducted
44. A. getting away with B. getting rid of C. getting ready for D. getting used to
45. A. negotiation B. opportunity C. privilege D. foundation
46. A. appointment B. declaration C. consultation D. idea
47. A. unwillingly B. financially C. enthusiastically D. violently
48. A. instead of B. in spite of C. because of D. in case of
49. A. complicated B. urgent C. stunned D. political
50. A. withdraw B. behold C. address D. spy
51. A. contributing to B. taking over C. referring to D. coming across
52. A. licensed B. crashed C. deserved D. functioned
53. A. fetched B. suspended C. presented D. sponsored
54. A. surprising B. rewarding C. amusing D. confusing
55. A. highlight B. bonus C. platform D. symbol
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. C 49. A 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. D
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Urban dining escape
“Wildeat” has recently become a popular lifestyle trend among young people in China. This term ____56____ (gain) over 9,000 posts on the Chinese lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu since it came into view, and ____57____ (video) with the tag have piled up 1.65 million views on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.
____58____ the name implies, wildeat involves dining outdoors, but it differs ____59____ a traditional picnic. Wildeat focuses on the “wild” rather than “eat”. It’s about enjoying ____60____ basic meal while embracing (拥抱) the wildness of the surroundings, providing a sense of freedom and ____61____ (relax). This can involve making hotpot outdoors or ____62____ (bring) portable food to a nearby park. For those who take wildeat, what really matters is the relaxing atmosphere in the wild.
Whether it’s the previously popular “citywalk”, ____63____ refers to wandering in a city, or the current trend of wildeat, young people use these coined terms to express their desire to ____64____ (temporary) escape urban life and embrace nature.
In the past, people might have pursued a more elegant lifestyle, adding many elements to their lives _____65_____ (find) happiness. Now, it’s quite the opposite. They are more focused on making life simpler, freer, and more relaxed.
【答案】56. has gained
57. videos 58. As
59. from 60. a
61. relaxation
62. bringing
63. which 64. temporarily
65. to find
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Be smart online learners为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 分析优势与不足；
2. 提出学习建议。
注意：
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目和首句已为你写好。
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【答案】one possible version:
Be smart online learners
Network learning has increasingly become an important means for people to acquire knowledge and solve problems. But being smart online learners has its advantages and disadvantages.
First of all, as smart online learners, we can make full use of the most extensive educational resources to broaden the horizon. Besides, we can take the initiative in our study by ourselves without time and space limit.
Of course, these disadvantages are as follows. Faced with all kinds of information on the internet, we can’t tell the difference between the true and the false, which may be harmful to our study and life. On the other hand, online learning itself has some imperfections, making it difficult for us not to be affected.
In conclusion, we should have a good understanding of its advantages and disadvantages and find a proper way to make our study more efficient.
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
NEVER STOP WALKING
When Justin was 7, he suffered from a disease that led to problems with the development of his back. Over the years, the little boy had gone through a total of five corrective surgeries. Justin could no longer walk and was limited to a wheelchair. But this did not stop him from living a normal life thanks to his mother’ S love and others’ help.
After entering high school, Justin got interested in playing the trumpet (小号) and joined the school’s band. He served as one of the band’s trumpeters and developed a strong friendship with his partner Tom. As Thanksgiving Day approached, the band intended to perform in the Thanksgiving Day Parade and every member had the chance to join in, including Justin. However, there was one obvious problem. Justin could not control his wheelchair and play the trumpet at the same time. The band director put forward an idea of one student pushing Justin during his marches. Tom immediately volunteered even though it meant he had to give up the opportunity to play his own instrument during the parade.“I do it just to make sure Justin knows that he always has a place in the band, and he always will,“ Tom said to their director secretly. From then on, the two practiced together, one playing the instrument and the other pushing the wheelchair with the rhythm of the music.
To help Justin, Tom sacrificed (牺牲) far beyond expectation. Apart from losing the chance to perform, he needed to spare more time to take care of Justin and even missed his football training several times. All of these were seen by Justin and the burden of guilt weighed heavily on his mind.“I can’t meet my own needs at the sacrifice of Tom’s chance. It is time to find a solution.” Justin thought to himself as his mother pushed him on the way home. His mother lowered her head and said,“Justin, play me your new tune.” Justin took out his trumpet and was about to play when an excellent idea came to him.
注意:
1.续写司数立カ150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相座位置作答。
He turned around to ask his mother for help.
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Thanksgiving finally came, as did Justin and mom’s performance.
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【答案】Possible version
He turned around to ask his mother for help. “Mom, could you please push me in the Thanksgiving Day Parade instead of Tom He gave up his chance of performing to assist me.” Justin looked up at his mother, eagerly awaiting her reply. “Sure, my dear!” Mom bent and kissed his forehead. “I’m happy to join you and witness every moment of your growth.” Justin grinned from ear to ear with the huge load off his mind. With Mom’s participation, the practice went smoothly and joyfully, every member, Justin and Tom included, having a place in the performance and playing their part intently in preparation for the big day.
Thanksgiving finally came, as did Justin and mom’s performance. Dressed in the same performing suit, mom pushed Justin proudly with a bright smile on her face as Justin threw himself heart and soul into the performance. Joyful music floating in the air, the mother and son were indeed a perfect match in the parade, which soon became the center of attention. The entire audience broke into thunderous applause, not only for the whole band’s performance, but also for the love between Justin and his mother. Sometimes one person may not walk, but love and assistance can help go anywhere.
