1、第 1页/共 35页绝密绝密启用前启用前2024 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语英语本试卷共本试卷共 12 页。考试结束后页。考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项注意事项:1.答题前答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚,将条形码准确粘贴在考生将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。信息条形码粘贴区。2.选择题必须使用选择题必须使用 2B 铅笔填涂铅笔填涂;非选择题必须使用非选择题必须使用 0.5 毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写,字体字体工整、笔迹清楚。工整、笔
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3、分 50 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 2.5 分分,满分满分 37.5 分）分）阅读下列短文阅读下列短文,从每题所给的从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。四个选项中选出最佳选项。AChoice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced WalkersThe Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner,experienced or advanced walkerto enjoy the challenges of C
4、arlows mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks.Walk 1 The Natural WorldWith environmentalist anna Lamhna as the guide,this walk promises to be an informative tour.Walkers aresure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs.Date and Time:Saturday,1st October,at 09:
5、00Start Point:Scratoes BridgeWalk Duration:6 hoursWalk 2 Introduction to HillwalkingEmmanuel Chappard,an experienced guide,has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all.Thismountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from futu
6、re第 2页/共 35页walking trips.Date and Time:Sunday,2nd October,at 09:00Start Point:Deerpark Car ParkWalk Duration:5 hoursWalk 3 Moonlight Under the StarsWalking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone.Breathtaking views of the lowlands ofCarlow can be enjoyed in the presence of wel
7、coming guides from local walking clubs.Atorch(手电筒)along withsuitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark.Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refusedpermission to participate.Date and Time:Saturday,1st October,at 18:30Start Point:The Town HallWalk Duration:3 hoursWalk 4 Photograph
8、ic Walk in Kilbrannish ForestThis informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild.Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path.Date and Time:Sunday,2nd October,at 11:45Start Point:Kilbrannish Forest
9、 Recreation AreaWalk Duration:1.5 hours1.Which walk takes the shortest time?A.The Natural World.B.Introduction to Hillwalking.C.Moonlight Under the Stars.D.Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest.2.What are participants in Walk 3 required to do?A.Wear proper clothes.B.Join a walking club.C.Get speci
10、al permits.D.Bring a survival guide.3.What do the four walks have in common?A.They involve difficult climbing.B.They are for experienced walkers.C.They share the same start point.D.They are scheduled for the weekend.BDo you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to r
11、ead?Yes,we all have ourphones,but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.Well,theres a kiosk(小亭)for that.In the San Francisco Bay Area,at least.第 3页/共 35页“You enter the fare gates(检票口)and youll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute,athree-minute,
12、or a five-minute story,”says Alicia Trost,the chief communications officer for the San Francisco BayArea Rapid Transit known as BART.“You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like shortstory.”Its that simple.Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the progr
13、am was launched lastMarch.Some are classic short stories,and some are new original works.Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders.“We wanted to do something where we do a call toartists in the BayArea to submit stories for a contest,”Trost says.“And as of right now,weve received a
14、bout 120submissions.The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”Ridership on transit(交通)systems across the country has been down the past half century,so could shortstories save transit?Trost thinks so.“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now ar
15、e doing everything they can to improve the riderexperience.So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,”she says.And youll never be without something to read.4.Why did BART start the kiosk program?A.To promote the local culture.B.To discourage phone use.C.To meet pass
16、engersneeds.D.To reduce its running costs.5.How are the stories categorized in the kiosk?A.By popularity.B.By length.C.By theme.D.By language.6.What has Trost been doing recently?A.Organizing a story contest.B.Doing a survey of customers.C.Choosing a print publisher.D.Conducting interviews with arti
17、sts.7.What is Trosts opinion about BARTs future?A.It will close down.B.Its profits will decline.C.It will expand nationwide.D.Its ridership will increase.CWe all know fresh is best when it comes to food.However,most produce at the store went through weeks oftravel and covered hundreds of miles befor
18、e reaching the table.While farmers markets are a solid choice to reduce第 4页/共 35页the journey,Babylon Micro-Farm(BMF)shortens it even more.BMF is an indoor garden system.It can be set up for a family.Additionally,it could serve a larger audiencesuch as a hospital,restaurant or school.The innovative d
19、esign requires little effort to achieve a reliable weeklysupply of fresh greens.Specifically,its a farm that relies on new technology.By connecting through the Cloud,BMF is remotelymonitored.Also,there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time.Because the system is automated,it sig
20、nificantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants.Rather than watering rows of soil,the systemprovides just the right amount to each plant.After harvest,users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seededpod(容器)to get the next growth cycle started.Moreover,having a system in the same bu
21、ilding where its eaten means zero emissions(排放)fromtransporting plants from soil to salad.In addition,theres no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollutetraditional farms and the surrounding environment.BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives.About half of them walk
22、or bike to work.Insidethe office,they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic.“We are passionate about reducing waste,carbon and chemicals in our environment,”said a BMF employee.8.What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?A.It guarantees
23、 the variety of food.B.It requires day-to-day care.C.It cuts the farm-to-table distance.D.It relies on farmers markets.9.What information does the convenient app offer?A.Real-time weather changes.B.Current condition of the plants.C.Chemical pollutants in the soil.D.Availability of pre-seeded pods.10
24、.What can be concluded about BMF employees?A.They have a great passion for sports.B.They are devoted to community service.C.They are fond of sharing daily experiences.D.They have a strong environmental awareness.11.What does the text mainly talk about?A.BMFs major strengths.B.BMFs general management
25、.C.BMFs global influence.D.BMFs technical standards.D第 5页/共 35页Given the astonishing potential ofAI to transform our lives,we all need to take action to deal with ourAI-powered future,and this is where AI by Design:A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in.Thisabsorbing new book by Cat
26、riona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by theforthcoming AI revolution(变革).In the wrong hands,such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code(代码)thatpowersAI but,thankfully,Campbell has more than two decadesprofessional experience translating the
27、 heady intothe understandable.She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic,making fora guide which is highly accessible and informative and which,by the close,will make you feel almost as smart asAI.As we soon come to learn from AI by Design,AI is already super
28、-smart and will become more capable,moving from the current generation of“narrow-AI”to Artificial General Intelligence.From there,Campbell says,will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence.This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness ofAI and its futurenow-several decades before these developme
29、nts are expected to take place.She says it is essential that we keepcontrol of artificial intelligence,or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.Campbells point is to wake up those responsible forAI-the technology companies and world leaders-so theyare on the same page as all the experts curren
30、tly developing it.She explains we are at a“tipping point”in historyand must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity.We need to consider how we want our futurewith Al to pan out.Such structured thinking,followed by global regulation,will enable us to achieve greatnessrather than our
31、 downfall.AI will affect us all,and if you only read one book on the subject,this is it.12.What does the phrase“In the wrong hands”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.If read by someone poorly educated.B.If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned.C.If written by someone less competent.D.If translated by some
32、one unacademic.13.What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text?A.It is packed with complex codes.B.It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.C.It provides step-by-step instructions.D.It is intended forAI professionals.14.What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development?A.Observ
33、e existing regulations on it.B.Reconsider expert opinions about it.C.Make joint efforts to keep it under control.D.Learn from prior experience to slow it down.第 6页/共 35页15.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To recommend a book on AI.B.To give a brief account ofAI history.C.To clarify
34、the definition ofAI.D.To honor an outstandingAI expert.第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 2.5 分分,满分满分 12.5 分）分）阅读下面短文阅读下面短文,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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Overtourism Is For Real:How Can You Help?Travel promotes understanding,expands our minds,makes us better people,and b
35、oosts local economies andcommunities,but the rapid growth of travel has led to overtourism in certain regions and destinations._16_Certainly not.The loss of what travel offers would be unacceptable in todays world.Here are some tips on makingwise decisions to minimize pressure on the places we visit
36、 and improve our experience.Choose mindfully.Overvisited destinations are that way for a reason:theyre special.With so many onlineposts featuring the same places,its easy to feel like youre missing out.Go somewhere only when the landscape,culture or food deeply draws you._17_Get creative.The best wa
37、y to ease pressure on over-touristed destinations is to go somewhere else.Thoughovertourism is described as a problem affecting the entire world,its actually concentrated to a small number ofextremely popular spots.That means you have tons of less-visited options to choose from._18_ Why not try areg
38、ional alternative or check out a popular destinations lesser-known sights?_19_ Minimize impact and maximize experience by skipping major holidays or rush hour.Youllcompete with fewer tourists,save money,experience a different side of a popular place,and boost the economywhen tourism is traditionally
39、 slower.Visiting a place that others call home is a privilege(荣幸).Do your part to preserve what makes a destinationspecial in the first place._20_ You may be amazed how much closer youll feel to the people there.A.Visit during off-peak times.B.So,should we stop traveling?C.Travel for you and no one
40、else.D.Can overtourism be avoided then?E.You can still find relatively undiscovered places.F.Youll find yourself virtually alone,or close to it.G.Consider giving back to the communities youre visiting.第三部分第三部分 语言运用（共两节语言运用（共两节,满分满分 30 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 1 分分,满分满分 15 分）分）第 7页/共 35页阅读下面短文阅读
41、下面短文,从每题所给的从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。四个选项中选出最佳选项。When I decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago,I didnt think too long.I liked traveling in France,butwhen it came to picking my favorite spot to _21_,Italy was the clear winner.During my first visit to Italy,I _22_ to ask for directions or ord
42、er in a restaurant.But every time I tried to_23_ a sentence of Italian together,the locals smiled at me and _24_ my language skills.Thatencouragement helped me to get through the language _25_.After I made Italy my permanent home,Idiscovered how _26_ Italians are.Neighbors will bring me freshly made
43、 cheese and will come to my door to_27_ me to close the window in my car when rain is coming.Its these small _28_ of kindness that makea new country feel like home.As a foodie,the way to my heart is through my stomach,and nowhere fuels my _29_ quite like Italy.Each town has its own traditional _30_,
44、and every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation toanother.Families _31_ for big meals on Sundays,birthdays,and whatever other excuses they can_32_.These meals are always _33_ by laughter and joy.Whatever _34_ life in Italy mighthave,the problems are _35_ once you sit down to a big meal wi
45、th friends and family.21.A.studyB.rentC.visitD.settle22.A.plannedB.struggledC.refusedD.happened23.A.stringB.hangC.mixD.match24.A.improvedB.assessedC.admiredD.praised25.A.courseB.barrierC.areaD.test26.A.open-mindedB.strong-willedC.warm-heartedD.well-informed27.A.remindB.allowC.persuadeD.order28.A.tri
46、cksB.promisesC.actsD.duties29.A.ambitionB.successC.appetiteD.growth30.A.costumeB.dishC.symbolD.tale31.A.gatherB.cheerC.leaveD.wait32.A.put up withB.stand up forC.come up withD.make up for33.A.signaledB.confirmedC.representedD.accompanied34.A.disadvantagesB.meaningsC.surprisesD.opportunities35.A.crea
47、tedB.forgottenC.understoodD.identified第二节（共第二节（共 10 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分分,满分满分 15 分）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。第 8页/共 35页Chinese cultural elements commemorating(纪念)Tang Xianzu,_36_ is known as“the Shakespeare ofAsia,”add an international character to Stratford-upon-Avon,William Shakespeares ho
48、metown.Tang and Shakespeare were contemporaries and both died in 1616.Although they could never have met,thereare common _37_(theme)in their works,said Paul Edmondson,head of research for the ShakespeareBirthplace Trust.“Some of the things that Tang was writing about _38_(be)also Shakespeares concer
49、ns.Ihappen to know that Tangs play The Peony Pavilion(牡丹亭)is similar in some ways _39_ Romeo andJuliet.”A statue commemorating Shakespeare and Tang was put up at Shakespeares Birthplace Garden in 2017.Twoyears later,a six-meter-tall pavilion,_40_(inspire)by The Peony Pavilion,_41_(build)at the Firs
50、Garden,just ten minuteswalk from Shakespeares birthplace.Those cultural elements have increased Stratfords international _42_(visible),said Edmondson,addingthat visitors walking through the Birthplace Garden were often amazed _43_(find)the connection between thetwo great writers._44_(recall)watching
