1、2024届四川省泸州市高三下学期二模英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Welcome to the British Museum. You can experience cultures across the world, from the past of human history to the present. Here is some information about membership which you may be interested in. Membership allows you to discover two million years of hum
2、an history and enjoy 12 months of benefits while donating to the British Museum Friends in support of the work of the Museum. From just 69 a year (with discounts for those aged under 26), membership provides: Free, unlimited entry to all special exhibitions, such as Burma to Myanmar and Legion: Life
3、 in the Roman Army and a coming show on the later life and work of Michelangelo. A special program of Members activities. Use of a special Members Room. Regular mailings including the British Museum Magazine three times a year. A 10% discount in the Museums shops, cafs and restaurants. Members do no
4、t need to book for the regular collection or our exhibitions. Youll only need to show your Membership card to enter. We also offer a discount for those who are disabled. And this will cover a personal Membership plus a free guest to help you get access to your Membership benefits and provide you the
5、 convenience when visiting. If you have some questions about your visit, please read the Membership FAQs page or contact us at friendsbritishmuseum.org. For more information or to arrange this Membership, please contact the Membership Office and we are very happy to help further.1How can you get a m
6、embership?ABy doing volunteer work.BBy paying a sum of money.CBy exploring human history.DBy offering fun information.2What is the special benefit for a disabled member?AMembers Room.BRegular mailings.CA 10% discount.DA free guest.3Where is this text probably from?AA website.BA newspaper.CA library
7、book.DA fashion journal.When young urban couples get married, they usually hire a fleet of about 10 cars to send them and their family to the wedding venue. But one newlywed (新婚的) couple in Dalian, Liaoning province chose another way-to rent a public bus instead. Looking back on their wedding day, t
8、he bride, Yang Leer, says she still feels joyful about the bus experience, which has added special meaning to the ceremony. “I dont like taking the usual path. With a car fleet, the bride and groom sit in the first car, while everyone else is scattered in different cars, which isnt very exciting. So
9、 I contacted the Dalian Bus Group in advance, and they agreed,” Yang says. On their wedding day, a red electric bus-decorated with a giant caricature (人物漫画) of the couple, a large rose pattern, and the words “Were getting married”-carried the bride and groom, the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and Yangs
10、 parents, who had flown in from Wenzhou, to a hotel. “Everyone being together on one bus made the joy double. We played festive music along the way, and friends sang along. The atmosphere was so happy. Even though my parents didnt sing, they were drawn in by the atmosphere and didnt show the traditi
11、onal sadness of a daughters marriage,” Yang recalls. On the road, they drew a lot of attention. Pedestrians took out their phones to take pictures and waved at them. “Whenever I think about it, it still warms my heart,” Yang says. She says this wedding idea has received positive feedback from their
12、family and friends. Some friends said they would also rent a bus for their own weddings.4Why did the couple use a bus as a wedding car?ATo save more money.BTo attract more viewers.CTo try something unusual.DTo advertise a new business.5What is the meaning of “scattered” underlined in Paragraph 3?ACr
13、owded.BSeparated.CTrapped.DOccupied.6How did the bus company manage to help with the couples wedding?AThey offered some extra services.BThey gave away a red electric bus.CThey went to the hotel for Yangs parents.DThey changed the previous bus designs and routes.7Which words best describe the wedding
14、 ceremony?ASimple and traditional.BGrand and expensive.CCreative and influential.DStrange and demanding.A French cook, Laurent Veyet, is preparing foods with something surprising: insects. Recently, the European Union has approved some kinds of insects as an acceptable food product. Insects provide
15、many nutritional substances and are an environmentally friendly food source. The food that Veyet prepares with insects is not for those with little bravery. However, what the cook is preparing may point to the future of feeding a growing world population. One of his foods is a prawn salad with yello
16、w mealworms (粉虱). It includes insects on a bed of vegetables with grasshoppers (蚱蜢) covered in chocolate, a food usually meant for sweets. The restaurant is located in Paris, where eaters who are ready to attempt something different accept the unique foods. The cook talked about the perfect meal for
17、 first-timers. He was preparing a pasta (面食) made with crushed mealworms, sweet potatoes and young insects. He said, “there are some really interesting flavors. Not many people could say they dont like that.”The European Food Safety Agency, EFSA, in January said the mealworm is acceptable for humans
18、 to eat. By May, EFSA approved its sale on the market. Soheil Ayari was eating with his two daughters. He was fond of the food. He said, “I feel like I am in a traditional restaurant.” He said only the idea behind what he ate was different. He continued to say, “honestly, the tastes are very similar
19、 to traditional food.” Ayaris young daughter also enjoyed the food: “its environmentally friendly and its good.”Stefan De Keersmaecker is a health and food safety spokesman at the European Commission. He said, “Insects are nutritious, and they can help us change to a more healthy and sustainable die
20、t and food system. However, there are two battles Veyet must win. He needs to win over public opinion and learn how to combine the taste of insects with other foods.”8What is the function of the first paragraph?ATo introduce a topic.BTo promote a food.CTo give an explanation.DTo make a statement.9Wh
21、at do we know about Veyet?AHe is brave to cook smelly foods.BHe is particular about salads and pastas.CHe is worried about the world food crisis.DHe is quite satisfied with his insect food.10What does “the idea” mentioned by Ayari in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?AThe change of taste and style.BThe
22、similar custom and culture.CThe awareness of health and environment.DThe familiar food and restaurant.11What is a great challenge for Veyet according to Keersmaecker?ASticking to his own opinion.BCooperating well with other cooks.CPreparing the most nutritious insects.DFinding the right tastes and f
23、ood matches.A discovery of mummies in the Tarim Basin in China from the 1990s has finally been uncovered. The remains showed evidence of western origin, but after a DNA test, it turns out that these mummies are a bit more local than once thought. The Tarim Basin is mostly covered by the Taklamakan D
24、esert, which is dry and unlivable for human settlement. Located in central Asia, this was the location of an incredible anthropological (人类学的) find. The remains of thousands of people were discovered alongside clothes, tools, food, and other artifacts. The dry climate created a perfect setting for p
25、reservation for what is now known as a 4,000-year-old civilization. This discovery was noted as even more of a mystery because of the western look of the clothing on the mummies and the burial practices that had never been known before-all of the remains were found laid to rest in wooden boats. This
26、 is odd due to the location of the find-the middle of the desert. Many believed that these peoples were wanderers or nomads, but genome sequencing (基因组测序) done on 13 of the mummies by Chinese, European, and American researchers showed that these remains are actually native children of an ancient ice
27、-age civilization. This genetic (基因的) research is only the beginning. There are still mysteries surrounding this find. “The mummies have long fascinated scientists and the public since their original discovery. Beyond being extraordinarily preserved, they were found in a highly unusual context, and
28、they exhibit diverse and far-ranging cultural elements, ” stated Christina Warinner, an associate professor of anthropology at Harvard. The research surrounding this discovery will continue globally and with every bit of information uncovered, the more the anthropological community, as well as the p
29、ublic, will understand about this incredible find.12How did the origin of the mummies come to light?ABy identifying their DNABBy observing the local climate.CBy analyzing western mummies.DBy investigating the past remains.13Why are the desert and wooden boats mentioned?AThey date back to 4000 years
30、ago.BThey combine to form a big puzzle.CThey have their own characteristics.DThey appear in the same livable place.14What will the researchers do about the mummies?AHold an international exhibition.BMove them to a new protection spot.CWork hard on the fascinating discovery.DFocus on the global cultu
31、ral differences.15Which can be the best title for the passage?AAnother Breakthrough in Genetic ResearchBAn Incredible Anthropological Find in AsiaCChina Sees Another Ancient Ice-age CivilizationDMummies in China Carry an Ancient Origin StorySometimes life gets hard. 16 . However, its how you handle
32、those hard times that can mean the difference between overcoming your obstacles and drowning in them. In order to cope with life, you need to learn how to deal with the hardships of life. Address issues head-on 17 . It will make them less overwhelming. While it can be appealing to hide from your pro
33、blems, its much better to face them head-on if you can. Dealing with your problems will serve you much better in the long run than making your problems bigger by ignoring them. Take a break 18 . To stop this from happening, take a little time for yourself every day, no matter what your are doing. Do
34、 whatever gives you the ability to recharge your energy and ability to focus. This may be as simple as calming down by taking a moment to slow your breathing down. Take care of yourself physicallyMoving your body will help improve your mood and outlook. Having a bad day? Eat a healthy lunch and make
35、 sure you get enough sleep for the next day. Your mood and outlook can bc hcavily influenced by your physical well being. 19 .Avoid destructive escapesDo not turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with lifes problems. 20 . But in the end they will cause more problems than they solve. Take the time to iden
36、tify whether or not you are using escapes. If you are, its important to find other ways to deal with your problems.ATherefore, make that a priorityBSo it is hard to get along with othersCBreak your problems up into small stepsDIn fact, difficult times happen to everyoneEGenerally, take more physical
37、 examinationsFThese things may take away the pain for a whileGThe stress caused by your problems can build up二、完形填空No one expected this from me. There had been an air of 21 rising within my family for months, and I felt totally overburdened with the school work and activities I had on my plate. So I
38、 22 .I had completely no idea of returning home. It 23 some begging for a place to stay on the first night. I got enough cash for a room at a hostel on the second night by 24 my electronics (电子设备). I spent the first few days full of optimism, 25 out around downtown New York. But that 26 soon gave wa
39、y to fear. My money was running out fast, 27 me into financial responsibility. I 28 only what I needed at the lowest price when I was 29 . Survival stress was a different beast than academic or familial stress. I was 30 as well as I could, but I was still greatly underprepared for living 31 . So I t
40、ook one more day to enjoy the city and my 32 , and then I went home. It had been less than a week, but it felt like much 33 . Going back was much harder than leaving. Repairing my 34 with my parents was a difficult process. And missing a week of school was 35 enough, so my grades were in need of ser
41、ious 36 . When all the dust settled, I didnt want to run away from my 37 anymore. I grew up a lot that week and learned how to 38 self-control. I wont 39 what I did to anyone. It didnt provide any long-term 40 to any problem.21AtensionBmysteryCexpectationDexcitement22Adrew backBdropped behindCran aw
42、ayDgave up23AincludedBrequiredCreceivedDmentioned24ArepairingBabandoningCdonatingDselling25AfallingBworkingChangingDscreaming26AregretBpatienceCanxietyDhope27AforcingBinvitingCpersuadingDaccompanying28AappreciatedBacceptedCsuggestedDbought29AconsciousBexhaustedCstarvingDgenerous30AadaptingBsurviving
43、CtravellingDbehaving31AbravelyBindependentlyCexpensivelyDhealthily32AfutureBfreedomCholidayDprocess33AlongerBbusierChappierDlonelier34AfriendshipBrelationshipCcombinationDimpression35AskepticalBspecificCtoughDchangeable36AcontrolBrecoveryCreflectionDobservation37AproblemsBactivitiesCconclusionsDdeci
44、sions38AconfirmBavoidCreduceDpractice39AdescribeBreturnCreportDrecommend40AattentionBconsiderationCsolutionDcommunication三、语法填空阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinese pastries (糕点) have a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. Traditional Chinese pastries are popular for their 41 (
45、beauty) shapes, delicate flavors and cultural symbolism. The origins of Chinese pastries can be traced back to ancient times for religious ceremonies and special 42 (occasion). Over centuries of development, Chinese pastries have evolved. During the Tang dynasty, Chinese pastries 43 (experience) a s
46、ignificant growth in popularity and the development of numerous delicate pastry recipes. Mooncakes are among the most famous Chinese pastries, 44 are associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes have a history dating back over 1, 000 years and were originally used 45 an offering to the moon go
47、ddess (女神) during the harvest season. These round pastries typically have a sweet filing such as red bean paste, and a rich, oily crust (壳). Mooncakes are often imprinted with 46 (amaze) designs and symbols that represent good luck and prosperity (繁荣). The wife cake, or “lao po bing” in Mandarin, originated in Guangdong during the Song dy
