1、2024年四市教研联合体高考模拟（二）英语试卷（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）注意事项:1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔在答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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
2、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. Where does the conversation happen?A. In the shopping mall. B. In the restaurant. C. In the hotel.2. When can Jack receive necessary information about the classes?A. After visit
3、ing the classes.B. After paying for the course.C. After registration.3. How long is her yearly vacation?A.4 weeks. B.2 weeks. C.3 weeks.4. What is the man doing?A. He is seeking cheaper tickets for the pet.B. He is on the way to his hometown.C. He is looking for his pet dog.5. What is the mans attit
4、ude to the womans suggestion?A. Indifferent. B. Supportive. C. Negative.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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题，现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their gr
5、aduation party. B. Their favorite classes. C. Their future plans.7. What does the woman want to be?A. A doctor. B. A scientist. C. A computer programmer.听下面一段对话，回答第8 至第10三个小题，现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。8. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors. B. A couple. C. Workmates.9. What did kids pr
6、obably think of the long train ride before?A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Adventurous.10. Who may play toys with kids in the compartment（车厢）?A. Nobody. B. The parents. C. The special conductors.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题，现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。11. Why does Bill look troubled?A. He is short of money.B. He has
7、made a big mistake.C. He is facing a tough choice.12. What is Bill now?A. An army officer. B. A college student. C. A computer engineer.13. What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do?A. Learn to repair cars. B. Decline the job offer. C. Ask his uncle for advice.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题，现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四
8、个小题。14. Why does the man want to do something for the seniors?A. To get volunteer task done.B. To bring more variety to their life.C. To get meaningful ideas for his report.15. What is the purpose of arranging cooking class?A. To learn new receipt from the seniors.B. To show their skills.C. To conne
9、ct with each other.16. Why does the man like the idea of gardening project?A. Because it makes the seniors feel self - achievement.B. Because it helps the community greener.C. Because it shows the seniors talent.17. What do we know about the storytelling session?A. Held once a week.B. For them to ma
10、ke friends.C. Sharing their stories and memories.听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题，现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。18. How did Maya start changing her lifestyle?A. By teaching herself eating and exercising knowledge.B. By attending classes about how to keep healthy.C. By drinking water instead of unhealthy drinks.19. When d
11、id Maya celebrate for herself?A. Whenever she made a little progress.B. Whenever she felt physically relaxed.C. Whenever she refused temptations.20. What did Maya learn from this journey?A. Energy and confidence make her happy.B. Devotion and determination is key to success.C. Supports from friends
12、and family are important to her.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AUnlike other major destinations, Rome doesnt have a huge number of hostels（旅社）. In fact, there are less than 40 listed on Hostel World. So weve analyzed each hostel to bring you detailed in-
13、formation about hostels in Rome. Click to read more.TYPICAL ROME HOSTEL PRICESHostels in Rome are generally reasonably priced. Most hostels, regardless of quality , will start around Eur 25 -32/ night in summer. You might be able to find some around Eur 20/ night but those are tough to obtain in adv
14、ance. The cheapest hostels will cost around Eur 18 / night but dont expect very good quality.Check Hostel World to get exact prices for your dates as prices are always varying.QUICK FACTS ABOUT ROME HOSTELSCheap Beds & Good Hostels Go Early: Hostel prices are fairly standardized but the quality does
15、 vary. The best options get booked up quickly （especially in summer）.Tourism Tax: Rome requires all hotels, hostels and apartment rentals to collect a tourist tax from all guests. Its usually Eur 3.50 / night / person so dont be surprised by this extra fee.Areas & Neighborhoods: Most of Romes hostel
16、s are located near Romes Termini train station. Its not the best part of town but not that bad （just be a little extra careful at night）.Check the Hostel Type: Every hostel has its own personality so we suggest picking a hostel that matches up to your travel style. For example, some hostels are part
17、y hostels which are great for having a fun time but not great for sleeping.Check -In Times: A lot of hostels have late check - in times（around 2 pm -4 pm）, but nearly all will let you store your luggage if you arrive before check -in.21. What might be the minimum cost if you stay in a Rome hostel fo
18、r two nights?A. Eur 18. B. Eur 36. C. Eur 43. D. Eur 47.22. What do most Roman hostels offer?A. Quality service. B. Tourism tax relief.C. A quiet sleeping environment. D. Luggage storage before check-in.23. Where can you probably read the text?A. On a website. B. In a report.C. In a poster. D. In a
19、brochure.BA Virginia family whose home was destroyed by a fire last week recently received the gift of some old -fashioned Christmas cheer from “Santa Claus”（圣诞老人）.In the spirit of Christmas, the Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department delivered presents to the family who lost their home and belongings in
20、a house fire on Thursday.“It was a working structure fire and unfortunately the family lost everything. We as volunteers knew that we couldnt let this mom and her three kids go through Christmas without anything,” the fire station wrote on Facebook. “Yes, theyre OK but its Christmas, right?”.The fir
21、e station officials delivered Christmas gifts to the mother and her three children the following day at the local church shelter they were staying at, and in photos posted on the site, the children appeared joyful.“We brought gifts and more gifts! The kids were overjoyed and very grateful.” the stat
22、ion said on its post.“They were very happy to see all the gifts and the fire trucks that we brought the gifts in,” the department told USA TODAY. The kids received Barbies, Pokmon, artworks, remote control cars, blankets, clothes and shoes. The mother also received a gift card.The Facebook post was
23、flooded with what seemed to be comments from community members touched by the generosity. “The best Christmas gifts are the ones you give! Thank you all for your wonderful service and your big hearts!” one user commented.“So thankful they are alright! We are truly blessed to live in such a giving an
24、d helping community, and our fire department and rescue teams are amazing! Great job! So proud!” another user wrote.24. What can we learn from the text?A. The Fire Department provided the family with shelter.B. The volunteers saved some belongings for the family.C. The family went through Christmas
25、in sorrow.D. Receiving a Christmas gift is a traditional joy.25. Whats the comments attitude towards the fire station?A. Ambiguous. B. Unconcerned. C. Appreciative. D. Sympathetic.26. How does the author develop his idea?A. By giving examples.B. By using quotation.C. By making comments.D. By analysi
26、ng causes.27. Whats the best title of this article?A. Firefighters or Santa Claus? B. Firefighters Safeguarded UsC. A Fire Brought Gifts D. Love Can CureCNew research paints a lifestyle picture of the beloved pandas in Chinas Wolong Nature Reserve, and the new study indicates pandas are around other
27、s more than previously thought. They use scent （气味） marking to keep track of both family members and friends, leave updates about life events, and check out the dating scene.Thomas Connor, lead author of the study, spent months watching for signs of pandas. “Once youve gotten an eye for it, you can
28、see on hill tops and different trails the scent - marking trees, and the pandas seem to be doing this a lot,” Connor says. “It is pretty evident that they are exchanging information through scent marking behavior.”To link the marked trees with an understanding of pandas social structure, the researc
29、hers needed to document nearby panda communities. Connor teamed up with coauthor Ken Frank who said, “I told him that once he has data on which pandas are close to each other, we can use the techniques and theories that apply to humans to understand their social networks. And these scent trees are a
30、 social media. Like Facebook, you dont have to be in the same place at the same time. It allows one to broadcast to many, and its a record.”Connor dug into a wealth of data he had collected in the form of fresh panda waste, which is the gold standard of panda watching. Information from the waste all
31、owed them to identify specific pandas in the area around the scent - marking trees, and showed if these pandas were related to each other.The discoveries in this study show that pandas are a part of coupled human and natural systems where humans share their habitat. Anything about how they live and
32、what they need can ultimately help inform good conservation policies and maybe understand our own behavior a little more.28. Who tend to go around the pandas scent - marking trees?A. Their family. B. Some strange pandas.C. Their keepers. D. Meat - sourced animals.29. Why did pandas make so many scen
33、t markings according to Thomas Connor?A. Because they need to extend their domain.B. Because they use them to exchange information.C. Because they want to expose themselves to others.D. Because they tend to keep away from humans.30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The purpose of the study. B. Th
34、e research strategy of the study.C. The further finding of the study. D. The influence of the discoveries.31. What is the authors purpose of writing the text?A. To introduce a new research on pandas.B. To explain the pandas scent marking behavior.C. To emphasize the significance of knowing pandas .D
35、. To call for action to protect pandas.DWhen floods completely destroyed Bangkok more than a decade ago, Thai landscape architect, Kotchakorn Voraakhom became determined to help her sinking hometown fight this deadly climate threat. “The floods changed my life,” said Voraakhom, who studied at Harvar
36、d Universitys Graduate School of Design. “It was the turning point, when I started using the tools of landscape architecture to cope with climate change.”Voraakhoms fantastic projects in Bangkok include a park that can hold up to one million gallons of water, Asias largest rooftop farm, an elevated
37、walkway installed on a bridge and a lush （草木繁茂的） canal park in the city center.One of Voraakhoms most innovative designs is Centenary Park in Chulalongkorn University. The park stores large amounts of rainwater and prevents the surrounding streets from flooding. Built on an incline（斜坡）, it directs r
38、unoff water through inclined gardens and artificial wetlands. From there, water flows into a retention pond（澄清池） with a capacity of nearly 480,000 gallons. Beneath the soil is an additional water tank which can hold nearly 160,000 gallons. The entire park can store up to one million gallons of water
39、.Voraakhom also created Asias largest rooftop farm, Siam Green Sky, transforming 22,400 square meters （241,000 square feet） into a lush field. The farm, which recycles food waste from restaurants in the building below and uses it as plant fertilizer（肥料）, also slows down, soaks up and stores large am
40、ounts of rainwater. It is then used to grow vegetables, herbs and fruit, as well as rice.The architect said she integrates nature and water into her designs to create landscapes that help alleviate flooding and add greenery to densely populated cities. The central question sinking cities like Bangko
41、k need to focus on is: “how are we going to live with the water, without fear?” said Voraakhom. This idea of “living with the water” lies at the heart of her design approach.32. What did Kotchakorn focus on to cope with flooding?A. Green coverage. B. Soil conservation.C. Architecture design. D. Alte
42、rnative resources.33. Which is not included in the architects projects?A. Centenary Park. B. Siam Green Sky.C. An elevated walkway. D. Chulalongkorn University.34. What does the underlined word “alleviate” in paragraph 5 refer to?A. Make less severe. B. Get better.C. Adapt itself to. D. Take in.35.
43、What effect would“ Centenary Park ”have on viewers?A. Calming. B. Disturbing. C. Refreshing. D. Challenging.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。Living and studying abroad can be a rewarding and enriching experience. And living with a host family is one of the best way
44、s to immerse yourself in its culture. However, living with a foreign family can be difficult and adjusting to it can take some effort. 36 Involve yourself in family activities. If you spend all your time in your room, its going to be hard to feel like you belong. Getting involved in everyday activit
45、ies with your host family will help you create a family bond. For example, some families like having dinner together on weekends. 37 Not only will they appreciate it but you will also feel like a part of their world.Be patient with yourself. Keep in mind that youve just left everything youve known f
46、or years behind to start a new life. Its okay to be confused. 38 While you may know the language, some expressions and slang can be hard to grasp at first. Take it easy. Remember you will adapt but it will take some time.Communication is key. If you are unsure about something, ask! Its normal to kno
47、w few customs and habits at first. 39 Your host family will understand and help you. Its also normal not to know a lot about unspoken social rules of the country. 40 You have to understand that host families are not just providing a roof over your head. They are making significant changes to their d
48、aily routines. Thank them for their kindness, patience and understanding. Let them know how much their assistance means to you.Remember, a grateful heart is a happy heart, and a happy heart will lead you to further success and fulfillment in your life abroad.A. Be open and respectful.B. Make time for those moments.C. The language barrier can also be a struggle.D. So instead of doing things blindly, just ask!E. Showing your gratitud
