1、秘密启用前吕梁市2024年高三年级第三次模拟考试英语注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在试卷和答题卡指定位置上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂照。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，将答案用0. 5mm的黑色笔迹签字笔写在答题卡上，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
2、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。1. What time is it now? A. 4: 20. B. 4: 25. C. 4: 30. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a clinic. C. In an office. 3. Who is the man probably? A. A reporter. B. A teacher. C. A writer. 4. What is
3、 wrong with the woman? A. She has pulled a muscle. B. She has worn herself out. C. She is unable to walk. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Their family. B. Their society. C. Their education. 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
4、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至7题。6. What do we know about the man? A. He works at a company. B. He teaches math at a school. C. He studies computer science at college. 7. What does the woman think of her job? A. Its fun. B. Its well-paid. C. Its easy. 听第7段材料回答第8至9题。8. Where does the c
5、onversation probably take place? A. On the playground. B. In the kitchen. C. In the restaurant. 9. What does the woman was asked to do? A. Toast some meat. B. Cut tomatoes and lettuce. C. Make another sandwich. 听第8段材料回答第10至12题。10. When can the woman have a meet with Dr. Smith? A. Anytime today. B. A
6、t 7 p. m. C. She couldnt make an appointment. 11. Why does the woman want to change her course? A. Because she was not good at Five-one-one. B Because she wants to choose a more advanced and useful course. C. Because she cant finish her advanced courses in advance. 12. What can testify her qualifica
7、tion? A. Her records. B. Her papers. C. Her degree. 听第9段材料回答第13至16题。13. Why does the woman call the man? A. To get help. B. To ask the way. C. To cancel their date. 14. What happened to the woman? A. Her bicycle broke down. B. She was ill. C. She was knocked down. 15. Where is the woman right now? A
8、. In a cinema hall. B. On the way. C. At a charging station. 16. What will the man do next? A. See a movie alone. B. Pick up the woman. C. Charge a bicycle. 听第10段材料回答第17至20题。17. When could Florence take a holiday? A. July. B. June. C. September. 18. What does Florence truly hate? A. Be pressed for t
9、ime. B. Talk to the patients. C. Chat for a few minutes. 19. Under what condition could Florence have a holiday? A. After she clock on. B. After she clock off. C. If she worked an extra long shift. 20. What does Florence like to do on spare time now? A. Hang out with friends. B. Go around the shops.
10、 C. Go on a journey. 第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项。 ALondons Must-See ExhibitionsThis year is zipping along at quite a speed, and Londons already witnessed some great exhibitions. But big treats are still to come. Van Goghs Sunflowers and Starry Night
11、 at Tate BritainA major exhibition at Tate Britain, which examines how Van Gogh was inspired by British art, and how he in tun inspired British artists. His famous painting Sunflowers fills the gallery with joy. The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain at Tate Britain. Until 11 August, 22. Glass Mast
12、er at Kew GardensDale Chihuly creates sculptures out of glass that we would normally think impossible. With 32 of his sculptures around Kew Gardens, were looking forward to Kew becoming even more beautiful than it already is. Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on Nature at Kew Gardens. 13 April-27 October,
13、 13. 75. More of Moore at Museum of LondonHenry Moorr is best-known for his abstract figure sculptures. What many wont know about is his obsession (痴迷) with armour (盔甲) , and the sculptures he created inspired by Renaissance armour. Actually, theyre going on display at Museum of London, next to the
14、armour that inspired them. Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads at Museum of London. Until 23 October, 11. Shining a Light on Rembrandt at Dulwich Picture GalleryDulwich Picture Gallery commemorates 350 years since the death of Rembrandt with an exhibition on the man who mastered the use of light and dark
15、in his paintings. The last Rembrandt exhibition in London was superb. Rembrandts Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery. 2 October-2 December, 15.1. What do “Class Master” and “More of Moore” have in common?A. They both exhibit sculptures.B. They have the same ending time.C. They share the same exhibition
16、 area.D. They charge the same for admission.2. Where can you enjoy an exhibition on 10 November?A. Tate BritainB. Kew GardensC. Museum of LondonD. Dulwich Picture Gallery3. Where can we read this passage?A. In an art textbook. B. In a sports newspaper.C. In a tourist magazine. D. In an exhibition br
17、ochure. BIn many movies, the clothing the actors wear is an important part of the story. In Rome, there is a workshop that has been a big part of Italian and international film history for 60 years. Tirelli Costumes in Romes Prati neighborhood is an atelier, a business that makes special clothing an
18、d costumes. It has earned the nickname the “Oscar tailors shop” for its incomparable work in film costume design. Umberto Tirelli started the shop in November 1964. It has been behind 17 Academy Awards for best costume design. Most recently, its workers helped create the costumes for Ridley Scotts m
19、ovie Napoleon. The films costume designers were nominated (提名) for an Oscar that will be decided at the Academy Awards in Hollywood this weekend. At the start, the shop had “a sewing machine, two cutters and two other seamstresses,” Trappetti said. After the 1984 costume design Oscar for Amadeus, Ti
20、relli could have accepted many international projects “because the market was immediately interested,” Trappetti said. But Tirelli, who died in 1990, was not sure. Trappetti remembered him saying, “Im not going to America If America wants, America will come looking for me.”Over 60 years, the tailors
21、 shop has created more than 300, 000 costumes that are now stored near Rome. Costume designers come for ideas and historical information. They also come for hand-cut, hand-sewn creations by the team of Tirelli workers. “You cant make those costumes in a factory. In a factory you can make films with
22、robots, futuristic or fantasy, ” Trappetti said. “But these things have to be made by hand.”4. Why is the shop called the “Oscar tailors shop”?A Because there are many collections.B. Because it works for famous directors.C. Because of its top-class film costume design.D. Because Oscar winners like w
23、earing its clothing.5. Why is Ridley Scotts movie Napoleon mentioned?A. To list Umberto Tirellis works.B. To prove Napoleons popularity.C. To show Ridley Scotts importance.D. To illustrate Tirelli Costumes achievement.6. What do Tirellis words imply?A. The shop started small.B. He didnt realize his
24、potential.C. He is a man of strong self-confidence.D. The clothing made by the shop was unique.7. What can we learn about the team of Tirelli workers from the last paragraph?A. They are hardworking.B. They fall victim to conservatism.C. They are pioneers of the industry.D. They boast the craftsmansh
25、ip spirit.CHuman experts spend years roasting and tasting coffee from many places to learn about the beans. They might then combine a coffee bean from Africa with another one from South America to come up with a new blend. But, a coffee roasting company in Helsinki, Finland is hoping that artificial
26、 intelligence, or AI, can help ease the workload. Kaffa Roastery recently launched its “AI-conic” blend at the Helsinki Coffee Festival. The blend is a mixture of four kinds of beans, including Fazenda Pinhal from Brazil. It is the result of a joint project by Kaffa and Elev, a local AI business. El
27、ev told The Associated Press that its computer models, similar to ChatGPT and Copilot, created a blend that would “push the boundaries of conventional flavor combinations. ”Svante Hampf is the founder of Kaffa Roastery. He and his partners wanted to do an experiment to see what blend the computer wo
28、uld produce. “We basically gave descriptions of all our coffee types and their flavors to AI and instructed it to create a new exciting blend, ” Hampf said. The “AI-conic” blend combined beans from Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia and Guatemala. It is described as “a well-balanced blend of sweetness and r
29、ipe fruit”.Hampf said he thought the combination was “somewhat weird. ” He was surprised that the AI program chose to make the blend out of four different kinds of beans. Most humans choose only two or three beans. However, after the first blind test of the new blend, Kaffas coffee experts agreed th
30、at the AI-assisted blend was perfect. There was no need to change. Elevs Antti Merilehto said “AI-conic” is an example of “how AI can introduce new perspectives to seasoned professionals.” And the roasters at Kaffa said they hope the AI project will help to bring more things to the strong coffee cul
31、ture in the country.8. What does the first paragraph aim to do?A To present a trend.B. To give an example.C. To introduce a topic.D. To interpret a working principle.9. What cant we infer about the new blend?A. It came from a joint effort.B. It received positive feedback.C. It showed us more possibi
32、lities.D. It proved AI was better than human.10. What did Hampf think of the the AI-conic blend?A. It was perfect.B. It was a little strange.C. It needed improving.D. It was too sweet to eat.11. What does the underlined word mean?A. Devoted.B. Frustrated.C. Overjoyed.D. Experienced.DIs climate candy
33、 set to be the next trend? LA-based PurePlus says yes. The startup launched its first consumer product, Faven, two years ago. Today, each packet of chews contains one serving of fruits and vegetables and saves scores of produce from ending up in landfill. According to PurePlus, every Faves packet us
34、es six carrots, three heels, one sweet potato, half a squash and one-fourth of a pumpkin. A lot of the time the products are made with “imperfect” produce. The ultimate aim of the company is to tackle food waste in a meaningful and healthy way. Co-founder and CEO Amy Keller knows sweets. Shes the gr
35、anddaughter of Norman Spangler, a second-generation leader at Spangler, a second-generation leader at Spangler Candy Co. Instead of following in her familys footsteps, she set up PurePlus in 2018. PurePlus works with farmers to secure unsold or unsellable produce to turn into plant-based powders tha
36、t can be used in multiple food and drink applications. Around 930 million tonnes of food is wasted every year, twice as much as previous estimates, with 61 percent coming from domestic households, 26 percent comes from food services and retail claims the last 13 percent. The US Sustainable Developme
37、nt Goals initiative have laid out plans to reduce food waste by half by 2030. It is seeking to tackle the issue due to the increased burden on waste management systems, impact on climate change and food insecurity that it brings. Up to 10 percent of global carbon emissions are tied to waste produce.
38、 PurePlus has so far launched two flavors of its fruit and vegetable chew: strawberry and grape. Developed using its special produce powder and sustainable oil, among other things, they are marketed as healthy alternatives to standard sweet chews. “Faves has set out to solve the climate crisis by pr
39、eventing food waste by upcycling perfectly good fruits and vegetables to create a candy thats good for people and the planet, thus, making both healthy choices and climate impact more accessible,” Amy Keller said in a statement. “We dont make a product unless it will deliver a real benefit and is tr
40、uly sustainable. ”12. What does the company PurePlus aim to do?A. To start a new trend.B. To produce the best sweets.C. To help people eat more healthy.D. To recycle food waste in a sustainable way.13. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?A. Food waste.B. Climate change.C. Food insecurity.D.
41、Waste management system.14. What can be inferred about Amy Keller?A. She set up Faves two years ago.B. She was the only founder of PurePlus.C. She has a sense of social responsibility.D. She was the fourth generation leader at Spangler Candy Co.15. Which is the best title?A. A new trend is set by Am
42、y Keller.B. Climate candy is tackling food waste.C. PurePlus has launched two new flavors.D. PurePlus has made plans to reduce food waste.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。For many people, memory improvement is possible. The extent to which memory can improve, howev
43、er, will be different from person to person. _16_ . Timing activities strategicallyHow you order your daily tasks can impact your ability to remember them and get them done smoothly. Difficult or cognitively taxing activities should be completed at the beginning of the day when fatigue is low and at
44、tention is at a high level. _17_ . Meanwhile, take frequent breaks when engaged in a long task. _18_.A clean living and working environment with minimal distractions may help you focus on your tasks and remember what you need to do. Writing down your personal experiences_19_. Memory research has est
45、ablished that when people write about their personal experiences, they tend to recall those occurrences much better. Avoiding multitasking_20_.One study found that people between the ages of 60 and 80 have significantly more trouble remembering tasks after theyve experienced a brief interruption tha
46、n do people in their 30s and 40s. Research has shown that switching your attention from a laptop to a cellphone or texting while watching TV decreases the gray matter in our brains that helps us with sensory perceptions including decision-making and memory.A. Minimizing distractionsB. Cleaning up yo
47、ur environmentC. Record the time each task takesD. Here are some tips that will offer you some helpE. Large projects should be broken down into smaller tasksF. The best way to remember personal experiences is to write about themG. Doing multiple things at once could affect your short-term memory, particularly as you get older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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One hot summer we discovered ice cream sandwiches at the corner store. Although it was expensive, we managed t
