1、2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题英语（三）本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码、考场号、座位号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5 毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的
2、时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。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. What will the speakers do next?A. Hold a birthday party. B. Order a taxi. C. Wrap the gift.2. How does the woman
3、sound?A. Annoyed. B. Regretful. C. Anxious.3. What does the woman mean?A. The man needs to cook. B. Shes busy at present. C. Tyler will fix the bike.4. How did the man learn to play the guitar?A. He took an online course.B. He was taught by his sister.C. He learned from some online videos.5. Who is
4、Jacky?A. The speakers boss. B. The speakers colleague. C. The mans brother.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 does the woman think of the career planning project?A. Its useles
5、s. B. Its scientific.C. Its difficult.7. What does the woman want to be?A. A singer. B. A coach. C. A chemist.听第7 段材料，回答第8至 10题。8. Why does the woman call?A. To ask for help. B. To share good news. C. To assign a task.9. When will the contest take place?A. Tomorrow morning. B. Half an hour later. C.
6、 At about 5 p. m. today.10. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Judge and participant. B. Teacher and student. C. Receptionist and Customer.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers doing?A. Fishing. B. Traveling. C. Reading.12. Whats the weather like?A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Windy.13. Wh
7、at have they decided to do next?A. Go shopping. B. Wait half an hour. C. Go to a film.听第9段材料，回答第14 至 17题。14. What does Susan want to buy?A. A map. B. A novel. C. A school bag.15. Why does the man change his mind?A. The bigger map is of little use.B. The bigger map is inconvenient.C. He already has a
8、 small map.16. How much will the man pay?A. Five dollars. B. Eight dollars. C. Ten dollars.17. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the library. B. In the classroom. C. In the bookshop.听第10段材料，回答第18 至 20题。18. What is the speaker doing?A. Hosting a program. B. Giving a lecture. C. Promoting a
9、 project.19. What adds to the pain of early rise?A. Cold weather. B. Physical pain. C. Lack of determination.20. Whats the speakers final advice?A. Making enough preparation.B. Being open to the setbacks.C. Finding a running companion.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
10、四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWhere to Find the Perfect Christmas Tree Around Baltimore This YearA handful of the areas best choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms are only a quick road trip away.A SNOWBALLS CHANCE TREE FARMThis choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm of 16 acres has been run by a couple since 2005. Open fo
11、r one weekend only, Dec. 3-4, this year, the new location in Woodstock will offer eight and nine-inch pre-cut Fraser Firs or cut-your-own White Pines & Blue Spruces.10231 Harvest Fields Drive, WoodstockDAVIDSON CHRISTMAS TREE FARMAlthough its been active for more than two centuries, this family-owne
12、d Upperco Farm didnt start to plant Christmas tree seedlings until the late 1960s. The fields are open seven days per week from Nov. 18 to Dec. 17. Wander through its 60-plus acres for eight tree varieties, such as the silver-blue Concolor Fir.1101 Emory Church Rd., UppercoFROSTEE TREE FARMThe appro
13、priately named Helen and George Winter began planting and selling trees at their Perry Hall farm in 1974. The two have since passed away, but the farm, now operated by Paul Stiffler, has 15 acres of ready-to-cut trees ranging from Scotch Pine to White Pine, Douglas Pine, and Norway Spruce. The farm
14、re-opens on the last weekend of November, after Thanksgiving.8926 Cowenton Ave., Perry HallGAVER FARMOwner Michael Gaver was just 17 when he established this Mt. Airy farm in 1978. Today, it holds 70 acres of cut-your-own trees, with varieties such as the Colorado Blue Spruce and the whisper-soft Wh
15、ite Pine. Christmas tree shopping starts on Nov. 24. What distinguishes this farm from others is that you can step into the family farms cafe for apple cider doughnuts, beef sandwiches, and hot cocoa before you leave.5501 Detrick Rd., Mt. Airy21. Which farm has the shortest history of Christmas tree
16、 cutting?A. A SNOWBALLS CHANCE TREE FARM.B. DAVIDSON CHRISTMAS TREE FARM.C. FROSTEE TREE FARM.D. GAVER FARM.22. Where is the farm run by Paul Stiffler?A.10231 Harvest Fields Drive, Woodstock.B.1101 Emory Church Rd.,Upperco.C.8926 Cowenton Ave., Perry Hall.D.5501 Detrick Rd., Mt. Airy.23. What is uni
17、que about the largest one of the four farms?A. It offers drinks and foods. B. It includes White Pine.C. It is owned by a family. D. It is active for about 200 years.BAre your keys not in the spot you thought you left them? Cant recall the title of a book? Ive had those moments. Such instances of bra
18、in freeze remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp.A new study finds Tai Chi can help slow cognitive（认知的） decline and protect against dementia（痴呆）. The study included about 300 older adults, in their mid-70s on average, who had all reported that their memory was n
19、ot as good as it used to be.As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-minute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment（损害）, which means they dont have dementia but theyre not as sharp
20、 as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities. Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline.The average score of participants at the start of the study was 25. The study found that people who pra
21、cticed a simplified form of Tai Chi twice a week for about six months improved their score by 1.5 points, meaning that theyre going to get three extra years before they hit that decline into dementia.Researchers also tested a more stricter type of Tai Chi, called Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, where
22、they provided extra challenges. For example, participants were asked to spell a word, backward and forward, as they moved through a series of Tai Chi moves. The people who practice this type of cognitively enhanced Tai Chi improved their scores by about 3 points, meaning they are given six extra yea
23、rs of cognitive function.The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves.24. Why are two questions raised in the first paragraph?A. To present the authors doubts.B. To expect answers from readers.C. To
24、analyze the causes of forgetfulness.D. To introduce the main topic of the text.25. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. Cognitive assessment methods. B. The process of running the test.C. Cognitive measurement criteria. D. The test results of the participants.26. What does the pre-test averag
25、e score of the participants imply?A. Most of them suffer from dementia.B. They remain as quick-minded as before.C. Many of them have slight cognitive decline.D. They can protect themselves against dementia.27. Why does Tai Chi have a positive impact?A. It helps resolve challenges.B. It involves mind
26、-body movements.C. It puts off cognitive decline by three years.D. It improves the participants academic level.CTen million Americans are considering freelancing （从事自由职业）, according to Upworks Great Resignation survey. Among those planning to quit their jobs, 52% are giving freelancing serious consi
27、deration. Whats more, many are choosing freelancing over full-time work; its no longer just a fallback or a side job.One of the key benefits of freelancing is that you get to choose your own workload. Unrealistic expectations at work and the lack of boundaries have seen many a full-time worker burn
28、out. However, freelancers have much more control over their workloads. This is not to say that freelancers dont burn out. They manage their workload better and prioritize other aspects of their life. They dont usually get to choose their boss or their teammates at a traditional job. They get to choo
29、se who they work with. Unlike full-time workers, freelancers have greater freedom to do the work they enjoyand say no to the work they dont. This results in greater job satisfaction.Of course, there are disadvantages of pursuing freelancing. Employees in many countries receive benefits that are part
30、 of their employment contracts. When youre a freelancer, you work for yourself so you let go of these benefits. Your workload may be inconsistent. Sometimes when it rains, it pours and you may have multiple projects on your plate. At other times, you may not have much work. This fluctuation in cash
31、flow can feel like a huge negative for new freelancers. As a business owner, your businesss success or failure is entirely dependent on you, which can feel overwhelming. You will also have to learn to become your own best advocate, promoting your products to find new projects and clients and expand
32、your business.Of course, to freelance or not to freelance depends on yourself. Anyway, businesses are increasingly adding skills. Independent professionals are powering the rebuild. Therefore, more businesses are open to remote work, hiring talent irrespective of their distance from a corporate offi
33、ce. This changing attitude has increased the number of opportunities for freelancers to find high-paying and meaningful work.28. What contributes to a freelancers greater job satisfaction?A. Making self-selection of job types.B. Being free from taking responsibility.C. Enjoying welfare provided by g
34、overnment.D. Developing harmonious interpersonal relationships.29. What does the underlined word fluctuation in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Development. B. Unsteadiness. C. Inefficiency. D. Exchange.30. What will a freelancer have to do to develop his business?A. Market himself. B. Consult professi
35、onals.C. Depend on clients. D. Improve employment contracts.31. What does the author think of the future of freelancing?A. Challenging. B. Unpredictable. C. Promising. D. Changeless.DOff Australias northern coast, the remains of ancient coral reefs （珊瑚礁） form the bedrock of wooded islands, which are
36、 home to diverse animals and plants, including mangrove （红树林） forests that blanket their coasts and serve as vital habitats and carbon storers. Arecent survey shows that expanding seas might have led to a massive mangrove increase, researchers report November 1 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
37、Mangroves absorb carbon dioxide and store it as blue carbon, a term for carbon that is hidden away in ocean environments. Theres a lot of interest in using mangrove blue carbon to lessen climate change, says Kerrylee Rogers, an environmental scientist at the University of Wollongong in Australia. Bu
38、t there remain a lot of questions around their capacity to adapt to sea level rise.In 2021, a team led by Wollongong environmental scientist Sarah Hamylton visited the Howick Islands to do a related research. They walked through the seawater to assess the plant diversity and measure individual trees
39、. Using the measured widths and heights of several mangroves, the team calculated tree widths for the rest of the forest from the data to estimate the total mangrove quantity. The islands host nearly 54,000 metric tons of mangroves, the team estimates, which is roughly 10,000 more metric tons than t
40、here was in 1973.The Howick Islands are uniquely suited to supporting mangroves as the ocean rises. At the end of the Last Glacial Maximum, around 12,000 years ago, water levels rose around northern Australia, and coral reefs grew upward to fill the space that had opened for them. When sea levels fe
41、ll thousands of years later, the exposed reefs became sediment （沉积物）. With sea levels now rising again, the mixture of saltwater and sediment makes a perfect home for the salt-tolerant mangroves.Rogers and Hamylton are now working on a bigger effort to study mangoves around Australia. If were going
42、to invest in mangroves to provide us blue carbon and to protect shorelines, we need to understand how dynamic they are, Rogers says.32. What can be known about blue carbon?A. It is produced by ocean water. B. It is massively present in the air.C. It is friendly to environment. D. It is nutritious fo
43、r mangroves.33. What is the purpose of Hamyltons research?A. To measure the size of mangroves.B. To figure out where to plant mangroves.C. To confirm whether local natural environment is polluted.D. To see how the mangroves respond to sea level rise.34. What makes the Howick Islands the suitable hab
44、itats for mangroves?A. The diversity of ocean life.B. The increase of coral reefs.C. The combination of salt water and sediment.D. The formation of the bedrock of wooded islands.35. What is the suitable title of the text?A. Climate Change Causes Sea Level RiseB. Sea Level Rise Helps Mangroves BoostC
45、. Environment on Australia Islands Is ImprovingD. Climate Warming Poses Dangers To Mangroves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。Jon Fosse was born on September 29, 1959, Haugesund, Norway. He is an author of novels, plays, poems, childrens books, and essays. 36 He re
46、ceived the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2023 for his innovative plays and prose （散文） which give voice to the unsayable.Fosse grew up on a rural farm near Strandebarm, Norway. He started writing at age 12 or 13, first composing song lyrics（歌词）. 37 Then he started to create poems. In 1979 Fosse gradu
47、ated from high school and moved to Bergen, where he began working for the newspaper Gula Tidend. Throughout the 1980s he studied at the University of Bergen, receiving an M. A. in comparative literature in 1987.During the 1980s, Fosse published his first novels, namely Red, Black in 1983 and Stringe
48、d Guitar in 1985. Both works feature the simple style of prose. 38 By this time, he had become an instructor at the Academy of Writing in Hordaland. 39 And he initially refused to write plays when asked. He gave in in 1992, however, when he needed money. He started writing the dialogue for Someone Is Going to Come in 1996 and found it to be surprisingly easy. Many plays quickly followed. It was, however, French director Claude Regy
