2024届辽宁省葫芦岛市普通高中高三年级下学期第一次模拟考试英语试卷含答案.pdf
高三英语 第 1 页 共 12 页高三英语 第 2 页 共 12 页 装 订 线 2024年葫芦岛市普通高中高三年级第一次模拟考试年葫芦岛市普通高中高三年级第一次模拟考试英 语英 语考生注意：1试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。2本考试分设试卷和答题纸。试卷包括卷和卷两部分。3答题前，务必在答题纸上按要求填写信息，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上。作答必须涂或写在答题纸上，在试卷上作答一律不得分。卷部分的作答必须涂在答题纸上相应的区域，卷部分的作答必须写在答题纸上与试卷题号对应的位置。第第卷（三部分，共卷（三部分，共 95 分）分）第一部分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the woman looking for?A.A bookstore.B.A gallery.C.A coffee shop.2.Where probably are the speakers?A.At home.B.In the office.C.In a cafe.3.What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Keep an eye on her stuff.B.Buy lunch for her.C.Look after her kid.4.How does the man find the film?A.Well-acted.B.Difficult.C.Dull.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Their plan.B.The weather.C.The beach.第二节第二节(共共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 22.5 分分)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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.How often will the man have psychology classes?A.Once a week.B.Four times a week.C.Twice a week.7.What time will the man be having his psychology class next week?A.8:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.Wednesday.B.8:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.Tuesday.C.2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.Thursday.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8.Why does Lydia call the man?A.To report a broken window.B.To return a lost baseball.C.To complain about a repairman.9.What did Lydia do this morning?A.She met her friend.B.She went shopping.C.She played baseball.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Student and teacher.B.Close friends.C.Assistant and customer.11.What rule does Linda tell the man?A.No books can be renewed.B.Late returns will be fined.C.ID cards are needed each time.12.What will the speakers do next?A.Photocopy the ID card.B.Pay for the book.C.Buy a coffee.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What is the woman probably?A.A teacher.B.A physician.C.A secretary.14.Why did the man move to Los Angles?A.Hes got a promotion.B.Hes to take an examination.C.Hes landed a new job.15.When will the man meet the headmaster?A.At 11:00 a.m.B.At 10:00 a.m.C.At 9:00 a.m.16.How will the man get his report?A.By app.B.By e-mail.C.By telephone.学 校姓 名考 号高三英语 第 3 页 共 12 页高三英语 第 4 页 共 12 页听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.How long does a complete IELTS test last?A.120 minutes.B.2-5 days.C.165 minutes.18.What is an advantage of taking the IELTS test?A.Improvement of ones social status.B.Greater possibility of full-time education.C.Access to international job opportunities.19.Which section of the two versions of IELTS differ from each other?A.Writing.B.Listening.C.Speaking.20.Who has to take an IELTS General test?A.A student preparing for exchange programs.B.A Japanese wanting to work in the UK.C.A job seeker eager for a position in the government.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分第二部分阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）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 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhat is PayQuick?PayQuick is a fast payment service for shopping in the biggest supermarket in UK Tesco.It allows you to add your credit or debit card details to the app so you can use your smartphone to pay for your shopping with just one scan,which means you can go wallet-free in all UK Tesco stores.What are the benefits?Collect your Tesco points automaticallyPay for your weekly shopping up to 250Use PayQuick offline,even with no signalTrack your spending in TescoHowever,only one qualifying deal per week will collect the extra Tesco points.Additional payments in the same week wont receive extra points.Tesco points will be added to your future Tesco points statement.How to get your PayQuick?Available to new customers who sign up by 3rd March 2024,the PayQuick app can be downloaded from the App Store or our official website.Once you have the app on your phone,register your personal details on the app to get an account.Note that for each customer,only one account is allowed and a family shared account will not be acknowledged.Finally,with all the preparation work done,youll be ready to shop using just your phone.Plus,theres no need to worry about your bank details being stored on your phone theyre all securely protected in our data centers.So not only is it quicker and easier,its safer than going shopping with your wallet as well.21.If customers use PayQuick in UK Tesco stores,they can _.A.get their Tesco points automaticallyB.purchase things only offlineC.keep track of their daily spendingD.pay for their shopping without limit22.Which is NOT a must for PayQuick users?A.To register by 3rd March 2024.B.To download the PayQuick app.C.To share the account with their family.D.To bring their phones with them.23.What is the authors intention in writing this passage?A.To ensure the safety of PayQuick.B.To stress the importance of PayQuick.C.To illustrate the application of PayQuick.D.To popularize the use of PayQuick.BA rising star from Virginia has secured the title of“Americas Top Young Scientist”for his groundbreaking creation a bar of soap designed to battle against skin cancer.At just 14 years old,Heman Bekele emerged as the victor of the 2023 Young Scientist Challenge,standing out among the ten finalists with his innovative creation known as the Skin Cancer Treating Soap(SCTS).Bekeles brilliant concept centers on the development of a soap that is not only affordable,but also has the potential to reactivate the bodys natural defenders of the skin to stop skin cancer.In Bekeles own words,“Curing cancer,one bar of soap at a time.”He always has endless passion for biology and technology,and the Young Scientist Challenge just provided him with the perfect platform to display his ideas.Reflecting on his inspiration,Bekele shared that his childhood played a significant role in shaping his innovative thinking.Having witnessed people work tirelessly under the sun,he couldnt help but wonder how many were aware of the risks associated with constant sun exposure.“I wanted to make my idea not only scientifically exceptional but also accessible to a 高三英语 第 5 页 共 12 页高三英语 第 6 页 共 12 页broad audience,”Bekele expressed during an interview with the media.He received invaluable guidance from Deborah Isabelle,a product engineering specialist,who connected him with other scientists to aid him in reaching his ambitious plans.During his presentation,Bekele passionately expressed his vision of turning the soap into“a symbol of hope,accessibility,and a world where skin cancer treatment is within reach for all.”Over the coming five years,Bekele longs to perfect his invention and establish a nonprofit organization devoted to distributing his innovative creation to more places including undeveloped communities,offering hope and a practical solution in the fight against skin cancer.24.What made Bekele an instant hit?A.Starting a soap fashion.B.Overcoming skin cancer.C.Creating a soap against skin cancer.D.Being the youngest scientist.25.What inspired Bekele to invent SCTS?A.His adventure in childhood.B.His concern for others.C.His enthusiasm for invention.D.His interest in medical knowledge.26.What will Bekele do in the near future?A.Obtain official approval.B.Increase the availability of the soap.C.Visit undeveloped areas.D.Update the facilities of production.27.Which of the following can best describe Bekele?A.Creative and considerate.B.Humorous and positive.C.Inspiring and modest.D.Curious and independent.CThe last decade saw the rise of the field of“plant neurobiology(植物神经生物学)”.That debatable field is based on the idea that plants which do not possess brains handle information in ways similar to complicated animal nervous systems.This thinking implies that plants could feel happiness or sorrow or pain,make intentional decisions and even possess consciousness.But the chances of that are“effectively zero”.“Theres nothing in the plant comparable to the complexity of the animal brain,”says Taiz,from the University of California,Santa Cruz.Some plants are capable of complicated behaviors.For example,wounded leaves can send warning signals to other parts of the plant.But plants perform these with equipment thats very different from the nervous systems of animals,no brain required,Taiz argues.He and his colleagues point out methodological faults in some of the studies that claim plants have brain-like command centers and animal-like nerve cells.But beyond the debate over how these studies are conducted,Taizs team argues that plant consciousness doesnt even make sense from an evolutionary point of view.“Complicated animal brains advanced in part to help a living being catch a meal and avoid becoming one,”Taiz says.“But plants are rooted to the ground and rely on sunlight for energy,an inactive lifestyle that doesnt require quick thinking or outsmarting a predator(捕食者)or the energetically expensive nervous systems that enable those behaviors.”“What use would consciousness be to a plant?”Taiz asks.“If a plant worried and suffered when faced with a threat,it would be wasting so much energy that it wouldnt have any left to do anything about that threat,”Taiz says.“Furthermore,plants have plenty to do without having to be conscious,too.With sunlight,carbon dioxide and water,plants create the compounds that sustain much of the rest of life on Earth,”Taiz points out.“Isnt that enough?”28.What does the rise of“plant neurobiology”indicate?A.It is widely recognized that plants have brains and nervous systems.B.Scientists proved that plants can handle information like animals.C.The science community believes in the promising future of studying it.D.Certain scientists believe that plants may possess consciousness.29.What is probably Linchol Taizs opinion concerning plants?A.Plants possess animal-like nervous systems.B.It is not understandable that plants have consciousness.C.Plants perform complicated behaviors with brains.D.It is necessary for plants to develop brains for survival.30.What is the function of Taizs words in Paragraph 3?A.To support an argument.B.To clarify a concept.C.To explain a rule.D.To present a fact.31.In which section of a magazine may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Life.C.Education.D.Science.D A new study has found that a childs reading speed can be improved by simply increasing the space between letters within a piece of text.The research,led by Dr.Steven Stagg of Anglia Ruskin University(ARU),examined the benefits of letter spacing and coloured overlays(颜色标注)among children.高三英语 第 7 页 共 12 页高三英语 第 8 页 共 12 页Two groups of children,dyslexic(有阅读障碍的)and non-dyslexic children,were asked to read four texts with either standard or extra-large letter spacing,both with and without a coloured overlay.They were instructed to read the text out loud while being recorded.The recording was used to measure the number of errors they madespecifically missed words,added words,wrong words,and pronunciationas well as the participants reading time.The study discovered that text with increased space between letters provided a benefit for both groups.On average,the dyslexia group showed a 13%increase in reading speed,while the group of non-dyslexic children showed a 5%increase.In addition to improving reading speed,it also resulted in a significant decline in the number of words missed by the children with dyslexia.However,the study found that coloured overlays had no significant impact on reading speed or the reduction of errors for either group.Dr.Stagg,Senior Lecturer in Psychology at ARU,said:“We believe extra-large letter spacing works by reducing what is known as the crowding effect,which can hamper the recognition of letters and reduce reading speed.”“Our findings strongly suggest that teachers can be confident that all children would be helped by increased letter spacing in reading materials.”Dr.Stagg added.“While we found that coloured overlays provided little benefit,we suggest children should be encouraged to use overlays if they find these help their reading.Coloured overlays may not increase reading speeds,but they may extend reading stamina(持 久 力).Previous research suggests their benefits may not become apparent if reading time is less than 10 minutes and the short reading duration of the tests in our study may have put coloured overlays at a disadvantage.”32.What can we learn about increased letter spacing from paragraph 3?A.It enhances reading comprehension.B.It sharpens reading skills.C.It arouses reading interest.D.It reduces reading errors.33.What does the underlined word“hamper”in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Prevent.B.Obtain.C.Change.D.Involve.34.What can be inferred about coloured overlays from paragraph 5?A.They might work better in short reading.B.They might not be recommended by experts.C.They might not have been evaluated fairly.D.They might have some disadvantages.35.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Extra-large letter spacing cant necessarily promote childrens reading ability.B.Color overlays can promote childrens reading ability.C.Extra-large letter spacing can promote childrens reading ability.D.Color overlays may not increase reading speeds.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Minimalism isnt about being boring or getting rid of most of your things and living in empty rooms.Its more about identifying what adds value to your life and brings you joy and parting with things that dont.36 Whether you want to start the process of living a more minimalist lifestyle or have already started but are finding yourself stuck,here are some tips to help you.Be Clear On Why You Want To Live a Minimalist LifestyleGetting rid of useless things in your home,workspace and life,in general,can be challenging.37 Yet,chances are,if youve barely used these items,you wont need them in the future.Being clear as to why youre doing it can be critical as itll help remind you of your goal,fuel your motivation and keep you going even when youre feeling overwhelmed.38 No matter the reason,knowing why youre doing it is the best way to ensure you successfully move towards a more minimalist lifestyle.Clear Out ResponsiblyOpening a garbage bag and clearing out everything you dont want to keep is quick and easy.Yet,someone else could use your items or recycle them.One of the best things you can do is donate your clothes to someone you know or a charity.39 Lastly,as mentioned before,certain items can be recycled.You should only throw away things you cant sell,donate or recycle.Get In the Right Mindset40 Its about finding joy and gratitude.Its about being satisfied when you need to throw out something old and promoting self-care and loving yourself.The minimalist seeks simplicity,usefulness and clarity with less focus on material possessions and more focus on value in life.Clear the useless things so you can focus on your priorities and goals.A.Thats because it might be hard to part with some of your things.B.The best way to tidy up is to take it one step at a time.C.This way,you can get rid of the unnecessary things t
