1、 1/11试卷类型：A2024 年汕头市普通高考第一次模拟考试英语本试卷共 8 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分。注意事项：注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。答案不能答在试卷上。试题序号从“21”开始。3.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各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。4.考生必须保证答题卡
2、的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。第二部分阅读（共两节，满分第二部分阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）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。ABest Sellers In ArchitectureWe are displaying products shipped to your location.Shop our best selling books today！Steeple Chasing:Churches are all around London.They contain art
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9、oth guide readers in three steps.23.Which of the following meets the concept of Never Too Small?A.Less is more.B.Live smaller but better.C.The smaller,the better.D.Enlarge your space,enlarge your life.B 3/11Here we are,wrapping up 2023 in a red bow like one of the holiday presents in a TV commercial
10、.It was a year full of poetic discoveries for our editorial team and especially for me.I encountered so many new-to-me poets.Diana Solis from the December 2022 issue and Joyce Mansour from the June 2023 issue are examples of this:poets with whom I was unfamiliar and who have now become part of my da
11、ily conversation.Living in Chicago,I might have encountered Diana Solis some other way.She is an icon of revolutionary poetry and photography.What a gift to learn,to be enthusiastic about new poetics like Im still in the front row of the classroom,trying to do my best.Two truths Ive learned about Ch
12、icago since moving here:Chicago is a city that holds things close and doesnt need to show off about its riches.And there are riches everywhere-great music all over the place,the best pizza,an embarrassment of architectures,and,of course,poetry on every corner.Nelson Algren said every great writer mu
13、st spend time in Chicago.The final version of 2023 is from a distinguished Chicagoan,the poet and journalist Frank Marshall Davis.When I read his work for the first time,I was struck by the truth of the poems,his clear-eyed critique（批评）.He was a truth teller when no one wanted to listen.This issue a
14、lso includes poems of another Chicago great,Li-Young Lee.His poems taught me how to think about romance as an engine for a poem.Multiple generations of poets have been using the mans gestures in their love poems,often without realizing it,because even their teachers were borrowing from Li-Young Lee
15、too.So maybe that is why this issue has me in my holiday feels.Poems can be for the poet and the community concurrently,an offering of the self that indicates the care of the giver.24.What is the occupation of the author?A.A magazine editor.B.A news reporter.C.A blog writer.D.A Chicagoan poet.25.Wha
16、t does the author think of the year 2023?A.Everything was new in this year.B.It was a year of poetry revolutionary.C.New poets led the way in this year.D.It was a year of discovery and learning.26.What impresses the author most about Chicago?A.The great art everywhere.B.Its multicultural atmosphere.
17、C.The economic development.D.Its hidden music and poems.27.Why does the author mention poets Frank Marshall Davis and Li-Young Lee?4/11A.To set examples for young poets.B.To show the great impact of poems.C.To promote their unique writing technique.D.To emphasize the importance of poetry reading.CA
18、wild African bird that will lead people to trees with honeycomb（蜂巢）seems to somehow learn the distinct whistles and calls of the human foragers（觅食者）who live near them.This bird species has far more information about what the bees are doing than humans ever could.In Tanzania,Hadza foragers can use a
19、special whistle to attract this bird,which will then fly down and start leading them to honey.With its noisy chattering sound,the bird is very conspicuous.Once the bird arrives at a tree with honey inside,it will rest near the beehive silently,seemingly not to disturb the bees.Thats the signal to th
20、e Hadza to really start searching,says Brian Wood,an anthropologist at University of California,Los Angeles.Pretty soon,the foragers will locate the hive and cut open the tree trunk.It is found that the birds are more likely to show up when the familiar signal used by the locals is being broadcast.A
21、ccording to the research,the birds appear 82%of the time when Hadza whistles are being played.But they appear only 24%of the time when the researchers play the whistles traditionally used in a different country.This makes it clear that the birds have learned what their human neighbors do when they w
22、ant to partner up and go honey-hunting.This is a very strong result which supports the idea that theres a learning process involved,says Wood.But how do the birds learn?Its still unclear.What is clear is that this human-animal communication seems to benefit both parties,and it may go back many thous
23、ands of years.When the honeycomb is out,the birds get some of the beeswax,which they love to eat.And the human foragers get the honey-which is an enormously important food for the Hadza.Wood has calculated that the Hadza get about 10%of the calories in their annual diet with the help of the birds.28
24、.What does the underlined word conspicuous in Para.2 mean?A.Eye-catching.B.Care-free.C.Naughty.D.Attractive.29.What can we know about the birds?A.They are raised by humans.B.They help cut open the tree trunk.5/11C.They feed on honey as their annual diet.D.They can distinguish different whistles.30.W
25、hich of the following can best describe the honey gathering?A.A complex dilemma.B.An unfair trade.C.A double-edged sword.D.A win-win cooperation.31.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.The familiar signal in the forest.B.A talented expert in hunting the bees.C.A wonderful guide to collecting
26、 honey.D.The human-animal communication in Tanzania.DThe integration of artificial intelligence（AI）in educational technology has brought convenience and efficiency to classrooms worldwide.However,despite these advancements,it is crucial to recognize the significant challenges it poses to the autonom
27、y and professional judgment of instructors.One of the primary concerns associated with AI-driven tools in education is the depersonalization of instruction.These tools often rely on pre-packaged digital content and standardized solutions,leaving little room for instructors to tailor their teaching m
28、ethods.Each student possesses unique characteristics,including distinct learning styles,strengths,and weaknesses.Instructors,armed with their wealth of experience and expertise,are best positioned to customize their approaches to meet these individual needs.They know how to adapt to their students v
29、arying learning styles.However,AI-driven platforms restrict their ability to do so effectively,resulting in a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to engage and inspire students to reach their maximum potential.The implications of this depersonalization are far-reaching.By diminishing（降低）the role o
30、f instructors as facilitators of meaningful educational interactions,we run the risk of preventing the growth of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.Education should not merely focus on knowledge acquisition（习得），but should also develop the ability to analyze,evaluate,and appl
31、y that knowledge in real-world contexts.It should help ones mind grow,not simply possess information.Through dynamic classroom discussions,cooperative projects,and hands-on activities,instructors play a vital role in cultivating these essential skills.AI-driven platforms,with their standardized solu
32、tions and automated features,are ill-equipped 6/11to provide the same level of engagement and intellectual stimulation as human instructors.While AI-driven platforms undeniably have their advantages,we must not lose sight of the importance of preserving instructors autonomy and the educational exper
33、ience they provide.32.Why do AI-driven tools fail to help instructors adjust their teaching methods?A.Their solutions will be challengedB.They dont have professional judgement.C.Their digital content is set previously.D.They think little of the students autonomy.33.What advantage do instructors have
34、 over AI-driven tools?A.They are more professional.B.They can satisfy individual needs.C.They have higher efficiency.D.They adopt one-size-fits-all approach.34.In which aspect does depersonalization in education influence on students?A.Their response in classroom discussions.B.Their ability in solvi
35、ng real life problems.C.Their willingness to cooperate with others.D.Their adaptability to various learning styles.35.What should education focus on apart from knowledge acquisition?A.Doing cooperative projects.B.Organizing hands-on activities.C.Developing thinking ability.D.Evaluating students deve
36、lopment.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。The Decluttering Philosophy That Keeps Your Home OrganizedWhen you sit at your desk,you may constantly be confronted by chaos.36 Here an expert shares about some useful strategies to keep our messes at bay and her declu
37、ttering philosophy-getting rid of unnecessary possessions and distractions.37 What becomes clutter and where your clutter collects can say a lot about whats going on with you.Thus the first thing you should keep in mind is to understand your clutter.When you understand the reasons behind your clutte
38、r,its a lot easier to know what to keep and what to get rid of.When it comes to organizing,dont bite off more than you can chew.If you start off with too big a goal,you might get discouraged if the job takes too long.38 Instead,start with something less 7/11challenging.You can also work within short
39、 time restrictions.All in all,setting realistic goals and breaking tasks up into manageable portions can really help.Once youve chosen an area to declutter,make a list of everything you have in that space.Then comes the hardest part:figuring out what to get rid of.At this stage,please look at your i
40、tems with neutral eyes.39 .Admittedly,its easy to be organized the day after decluttering,when tidiness is still top of mind.But what happens when you come home from a trip and are too tired to unpack your luggage?Or when you get the flu and are too sick to clean up?40 .In other words,make a system
41、that works for you even when youve got to work or when youve got a cold.A.Everyones clutter tells a personal story.B.So dont restore your entire garage in one afternoon.C.The key is to create practices that can be easily maintained.D.It can help you let go of things you dont need but feel attached.E
42、.Comparatively speaking,the job taking shorter time will be easier to finish.F.At this time you may wonder how to clean up your space and keep it that way.G.If you are worried about these situations,you can delay your decluttering schedule.第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）分）第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分
43、 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格处的最佳选项。Amazonian natives are facing home destruction.To arouse peoples awareness of protecting them,Thomas,an American documentarian,decided to record the lives of the Awa,a 41 and isolated Amazonian community.For the sake of gaining their trust,Thomas had to
44、 mix himself with the natives.When 42 their unknown personal daily routine,he tried to remain as 43 as possible.44 ,he failed.As a tall man 45 over the natives at 1.93 meters,Thomas couldnt fit in 46 .It wasnt just a white guy walking in,but a massive large one.Thomas 47 something else-making friend
45、s.With the help of a silly application in his smartphone,Thomas soon 48 the children,filling the forest with hearty laughter.After all,the 8/11kids didnt have the 49 as adults.Unexpectedly,the adults also burst into laughter,a symbol of trust that ensured Thomas he was 50 .The rainforest is amazing,
46、but it was challenging to work in it.Heat,rain,and various unwanted souvenirs from Amazonian 51 complicated Thomas job.The bites and poison got him to stir up a love-hate relationship,once pushing him in a dilemma.Despite the 52 ,Thomas insisted on his mission.To make audience better understand the
47、Awa,Thomas focused on something 53 like the universal affection for homes and families.With the common topics,viewers can 54 the feelings and better realize the Awas current problem.With tireless efforts,Thomas presented the 55 life of the Awa to the world,fostering a better understanding and suppor
48、t for protecting the Awas home.41.A.mysteriousB.ruralC.religiousD.diverse42.A.performingB.documentingC.followingD.organizing43.A.unknownB.unaffectedC.unchangedD.unnoticeable44.A.InsteadB.SomehowC.UnfortunatelyD.Accordingly45.A.toweringB.takingC.watchingD.concerning46.A.physicallyB.culturallyC.mental
49、lyD.comfortably47.A.worried aboutB.waited forC.talked aboutD.turned to48.A.fooledB.amusedC.cheatedD.impressed49.A.barriersB.educationC.rulesD.experience50.A.humorousB.welcomeC.entertainingD.accomplished51.A.communitiesB.climateC.insectsD.ceremony52.A.boredomB.objectionC.unwillingnessD.struggle53.A.u
50、niqueB.similarC.typicalD.positive54.A.expressB.reflectC.shareD.exchange55.A.fantasticB.novelC.independentD.real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。9/11In the gentle winter sunlight,Gulangyu Island lies like a pearl in the ocean,quietly revealing 56 （it）unique charm.This s
