1、湖北省襄阳市重点中学2024届高考适应性考试英语试卷注意事项:1答题前，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条形码区域内。2答题时请按要求用笔。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作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5保持卡面清洁，不要折暴、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-I saw no more than one motorcar in the shop. Will you go and buy ?-No, I
2、d rather find in other shops.Ait; oneBone; itCit; the oneDthe one; it2_ a book in front of your face, youll feel the air moving against your face.AWaved BWaveCTo wave DWaving3My mother opened the drawer to _ the knives and spoons.Aput awayBput upCput onDput together4We are living in an age most of t
3、hings are done on cell phones.AwhichBthatCwhoseDwhen5_ a bike, she cycled home.ABoughtBTo buyCBeing boughtDHaving bought6After talking with her teacher for about an hour, she felt relieved and began to know how to this kind of situation.Ahandle Braise Cexplore Dstrengthen7Dont touch your eyes, nose
4、and mouth, because they arent covered by skin and can _ the virus more easily.Atake upBpick upCmake upDset up8_ the opportunity to speak at the graduation ceremony made me overjoyed.AOfferingBOfferedCTo offerDBeing offered9What a consequence!Yes. I _ him about it, but without success.Awill remind Bw
5、ould remindCwas reminding Dhad reminded10_ the students were hearing the exciting news!AHow happilyBWhat a funCWhat pleasureDHow pleased 11Most graduates in big cities are suffering form connected to soaring house prices and job hunting.AcuriosityBeagernessCthirstDanxiety12My mother _ angry with me,
6、 but I couldnt shut my mouth before I shouted at her!AwasntBwouldnt beCwouldnt have beenDhadnt been13-Mary was asked to do something important.-It doesnt matter. Lets the work where it is left off.Atake upBtake downCtake inDtake off14Next week I will go to a job interview. will you give me some sugg
7、estions?Smiling is a great way to make yourself _.Astand outBturn outCwork outDpick out15Communication can help you gain more respect from your parents, and you may be able to reach _ that make everyone happy.AcompromisesBcontributionsCcongratulationsDcompetitions16Smell the flowers before you go to
8、 sleep, and you may just _sweet dreams.Akeep up withBput up withCend up withDcatch up with17Its difficult for us to learn a lesson in life _ weve actually had that lesson.Awhile Bsince Cuntil Dwhen18 Youve got your flat furnished, havent you? Yes, I _ some used furniture and it was a real bargain.Aw
9、ill buyBhave boughtChad boughtDbought19Wolf Warrior 2, which _ the “Award for Best Visual Effects” at the Beijing Film Festival, indicates Chinas film industry has come of age.Awins BwonChas won Dhad won20Cathy is not coming to your birthday party tonight.But she _!Apromised BpromisesCwill promise D
10、had promised第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。21（6分） The thing that sets children apart from adults is not their ignorance，nor their lack of skillsRather，its their enormous capability for joyA friend told me a storyOne day，when she went to get his 6-year-old son from soccer practice，h
11、er kid greeted her with a sad faceThe teacher had criticized him for not focusing on his soccer drillsThe little boy walked out of the schoo1 with his head and shoulders hanging downHe seemed wrapped in sadnessBut before reaching the car door，he suddenly stopped，crouching(蹲伏)down to look at somethin
12、g on the sidewalk“Mom，come here! This is the strangest bug Ive ever seenIt has ，1ike， a million legsIts amazing!”The little face was overflowing with indescribable excitementNowadays，however，when we walk into a classroom，especially in a high school，well be choked by towering books and papers，and hid
13、ing behind them are a group of motionless creatures，pens in hand，minds dry，just as the hollow men portrayed by TSEliotTheir pursuit of joy has given way to their hunger for gradesLaughter and happiness are a distant memory for themAlthough joy is an unaffordable luxury in todays increasingly fierce
14、competition，administrators and teachers need a mindset shift from crushing students with assignments to getting them to take pleasure in productive activities which develop their important qualities，like perseverance and obligationThe assumption that pleasure is the enemy of competence and responsib
15、ility makes no sense educationallyAdults tend to talk about learning as if it were medicine：unpleasant，but necessary and good for youWhy not think of learning as if it were foodsomething so valuable to humans that they want to experience it as a pleasure?1、How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?ABy des
16、cribing a procedureBBy analyzing the processCBy giving an exampleDBy collecting data2、What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?ASummarize the previous paragraphBProvide some advice for the readersCIntroduce the main topic for discussionDClarify some puzzling questions3、What does the text sug
17、gest administrators and teachers do?AStop giving students homeworkBInvolve students in meaningful activitiesCSupply students with luxuriesDArouse studentsfond memories4、What is the text mainly about?AJoy is the spokesperson for learningBPleasure is the enemy of progressCEducation is the paradise for
18、 parentsDExams are a never-ending war22（8分） Mid-afternoon on a particularly busy Tuesday, I took leave of my desk at work and walked into a local Starbucks, only to find a space where neither my clients (客户) nor my children would ask me to do something.Inside, I ran into Kate, a co-worker of mine. T
19、he topic of parenthood came up. I complained about how packed my schedule was. From the minute I woke up to the minute I fell asleep, I was constantly in demand and always had someone knocking at the door. But a bit of sadness seemed to come over Kates face.“Well, my daughters in San Francisco and s
20、he doesnt seem to need me at all these days.” Kate said. It was in that moment that I realized although I might often feel in high demand, there will come a day when Ill actually miss that same stress I now complain about.And as our conversation continued, it turned to our childrens younger years, w
21、ith Kate smiling proudly, thinking of the little boy and girl she raised who are now a man and a woman. But I noticed her smile was marked with regret. She explained that she often wondered about what she could have done differently when her children were in their earlier years.This got me thinking
22、Is regret an unfortunate footnote (注脚) to parenthood? With that in mind, I asked six older parents one question: What is your biggest regret from your early days as a parent?It turned out that all of them thought they could have done it better. But, each of them also has a strong, healthy relationsh
23、ip with their kids. Whatever regrets their parents might have had about their upbringing, one thing is clearit didnt affect them in a meaningful way.The bottom line is, we all feel like we could be doing this parenting thing better, And quite clearly, years later, were still going to look back and w
24、ish we tried things differently. But the past cant be changed, and neither should it.1、What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs?AKate had the same problem as the authors.BThe two people had arranged to meet in the coffee shop.CKate went to the coffee shop so no one could find her there.D
25、The author went to the coffee shop to escape from the pressures around him.2、Why did Kate feel sad and regretful?ABecause she and her daughter had a fight.BBecause she hadnt paid enough attention to her kids.CBecause she was disappointed with her kids performance.DBecause she thought that she could
26、have done better in raising her kids.3、What did the author find when he spoke to six older parents?ASome of the parents have a bad relationship with their kids.BHe was moved by the love of these parents for their children.CThese parents improved their behavior after their kids grew up.DNone of the p
27、arents were completely satisfied with the way they raised their kids.4、What should parents do according to the last paragraph?AGive more love to their kids.BLet your children grow up with freedom.CCherish the present time and do ones best to be a parent.DNever stop learning how to be a good parent f
28、rom others.23（8分）Parking InformationThere is a mix of paid and free parking on Granville Island. Below you will find all relevant information to parking and traffic management.FREE PARKING STALLS（停车位）Free parking throughout Granville Island for all motorized vehicles is intended for visitors only. F
29、ree parking stalls are available and vehicles are limited to occupy one stall, once per day, and within the maximum posted time limit. When the posted time limit is reached you move your vehicle, or should you require additional parking during the same day, your vehicle must be parked in a pay parki
30、ng stall.Free Parking restrictions are strictly enforced from 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week.Once your vehicle is parked, you are not permitted to move to another free stall on Granville Island at any other time through out the day. You may move to any of the pay stalls.PAID PARKING STALLSPay parking r
31、estrictions are strictly enforced from 7 am to 7 pm,7 days a week.Daily ParkingThe Daily Pass is valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase. The pass is VOID（无效） if not placed face up with the date and time visible. The pass is VOID if not parked in a pay parking lot.Weekly ParkingThe Weekly Pass
32、is valid for 7 days from the time of purchase. The pass is VOID if not placed face up with the date and time visible. The pass is VOID if not parked in a pay parking lot.Monthly ParkingMonthly parking is limited and available on a first come first serve basis and sold starting on the twenty-sixth (2
33、6) of every month. Monthly Parking Passes are available at the Granville Island Administration Office from 8:30am-5:00pm.A monthly parking pass allows a vehicle to be parked in an appointed parking stall only when it is clearly displayed.Lost monthly passes cannot be replaced.1、Visitors to Granville
34、 Island can .Apark their cars for free as long as they wishBmove their cars to different free stallsCpay the parking when the time limit is reachedDuse the same free stall for many times2、Which of the following is TRUE according to the notice?Apaid parking pass is valid only when it is clearly displ
35、ayed.BCars with the Daily Parking Pass can be parked in a free stall.COne can buy the Monthly Parking Pass on any day of the month.DOne can apply for a new Monthly Parking Pass if it is lost.24（8分） Must-read Books that Are Hitting the Big Screen This YearThe Zookeepers Wife by Diane AckermanStarring
36、: Jessica Chastain and Johan HeldenberghRelease Date: July 31, 2017This true story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Ackerman artfully retells the story of Jan and Zabinski and how they used their zoo to save over three hundred people from the Nazis. After their zoo was bombed, they managed to
37、 hide people in animal cages, giving animal names to their guests and human names to their animals. This is one story we truly hope lives up to the hope on film.The Lost City of Z by David GrannStarring: Sienna Miller and Robert PattinsonRelease Date: August 14,2017Looking for adventure? This story
38、is just what you need. The book(and film) tells the tale of British explorer Percy Fawcett and how he ventured into the Amazon jungle in 1925, never to return. Its an enchanting mystery that we cant wait to see play out on screen.The Dinner by Herman KochStarring: Richard Gere and Rebecca HallReleas
39、e Date: October 5,2017We always say wed do absolutely anything for our kids, right? The story begins with two couples politely, eating dinner together, avoiding a conversation about their children who have committed a horrific act. As the story goes on, youll see just how far these parents will go t
40、o protect the ones they love.The Circle by Dave EggersStarring: Emma Watson and Patton OswaltRelease Date: November 28,2017A young woman, Mae, is hired to work for a powerful Internet company and Feels like shes hit the job jackpot. The facility is very advanced, lively, and a bit wild. Maes story b
41、egins as one of ambition but soon tums into a heart-racing story of suspense.1、Why did Jan and Zabinski put people in animal cages?ATo offer them living placesBTo treat them as animalsCTo avoid being bombedDTo hide from the Nazis2、Who plays the role of a modern white-collar woman?AEmma WatsonBRebecc
42、a HallCSienna MillerDJessica Chastain3、When can you go to see the film if you enjoy adventure stories?AIn JulyBIn AugustCIn OctoberDIn November4、Which of the following is related to parents raising kids?AThe Zookeepers WifeBThe Lost City of ZCThe DinnerDThe Circle25（10分）As winter set in, its the per
43、fect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood disorder. Here are vacation ideas to adopt now.Costa RicaCosta Rica, located in the Valle del General, is an off-the-radar agriculture town thats not overrun with tourists. The area is known for its coffee, pineapples and sugar cane plantatio
44、ns, as well as its rich forests. Whats more, you can enjoy horseback riding, spend afternoons at the spa or tour a nearby wildlife shelter to look out for colorful birds, sloths and other animals.Los Cabos, MexicoIf you love wine, travel to Los Cabos, a beautiful vacation destination at the southern
45、 edge of the Baja Peninsula. During your getaway, you can enjoy special wine tastings and dinner cooked by Los Caboss Michelin-starred chef. There are wildlife-viewing opportunities, too. From December through May, you can spot whales, manta rays and more wildlife.Petit St Vincent, the GrenadinesThi
46、s private Caribbean island was spared the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria. Whats more, the whole island is only 115 acres and has 22 cottages. Each cottage is located in a quiet place, and you can expect to unplug and recharge phones with no wireless connections, televisions or telephones in the
47、cottages. Even better, you can spend your days admiring fascinating marine (海洋的) life at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Caribbean center.The Exumas, BahamasOn Fowl Cays 50-acre private island, you can enjoy a carefree escape. Days can be spent fishing, boating and diving before wandering along white sands. The resort features
