2024届高三六校第四次联考试题.docx

东莞中学、广州二中、惠州一中、深圳实验、珠海一中、中山纪念中学2024届高三第四次六校联考试题英 语命题人：深圳实验学校高三英语备课组 审题人：深圳实验学校高三英语备课组 本试卷共8页，满分120分，折算成150分计入总分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答题前, 考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。并用2B铅笔将对应的信息点涂黑，不按要求填涂的，答卷无效。2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，只需将答题卡交回。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。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?l Collect your Tesco points automaticallyl Pay for your weekly shopping up to £250l Use PayQuick offline, even with no signall Track 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. purchase things only offlineB. get their Tesco points automatically C. 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 bring their phones with them.D. To share the account with their family.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 popularize the use of PayQuick.D. To illustrate the application of PayQuick.BTonight, our family was going out to play under the full moon. My husband Todd and I first started going on full moon walks for ourselves, as we needed these little doses of moonlight to stay happy, though sometimes we had to hike through the forest to find a perfect spot. But after we became parents, we did this for our children. We wanted to show Sierra and Bryce that it was not necessary to travel far from home to have an adventure and learn something new, and that there was much magic in the natural world, available to all. Once we arrived at our location, Sierra and I stood holding hands, waiting to cheer the full moon in its rising a thin sliver of the appealing moon emerged above the ridge of the mountain afar. Soon, more of the moon came out until it turned into a brilliant orange sphere. Todd explained to Sierra and Bryce that the moon generates no light, but simply acts like a mirror, reflecting the sunlight back to us. “Does the moons face change?” Bryce asked. I told him that the moon rotates (旋转) around the earth, but does not spin by itself, so the same side of the moon is always facing the earth. Sierra remarked that the moon looked larger and closer when it was rising. I explained that it is a visual illusion (错觉) because it is so close to the horizon that the moon magically tricks our eyes into comparing it with nearby objects, thus creating the impression of the increased size. Much of the knowledge that I shared with the kids was learned from my parents. During my childhood, they would take me on educational adventures out in the woods, and as I later found, so did their parents. So every time I go for a full moon walk with my beloved family, I thank those wise educators who came before me.To educate, sometimes all it takes is going outdoors and gazing up at the heavens.24. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Going on a hike through the forest. B. Taking a walk under the full moon.C. Watching magic shows every month.D. Traveling far from home for adventure.25. What can we learn from their family outing?A. The kids were reluctant to participate.B. Todd mentioned the mirror to explain sunlight.C. The kids exhibited a spirit of exploration about the moon.D. The author used a magic trick to explain the larger moon.26. Which of the following best describes the parents?A. Creative and faithful.B. Selfless and brave.C. Inspiring and generous.D. Insightful and patient.27. What does the story convey to the readers?A. Life is what you make it.B. Every cloud has a silver lining.C. Nature is the best teacher.D. God helps those who help themselves.CAs humanity has got richer, animals roles have changed. People need their services less than before. Fewer wolves and thieves meant less demand for dogs for protection; the internal combustion engine (内燃机) made horses unneeded; modern sanitation (卫生设备) kept rats in check and made cats less useful. Domestic animals are no longer necessities, but commonly seen companions. Pet-keeping seems to become more and more popular, as a recent survey found that 69% of American households keep at least one pet.The pet business is growing even faster than pet numbers, because people are spending more and more money on them. No longer are they food-waste-recyclers, fed with the remains that fall from their masters tables. Pet food shelves are full of cuisines tailored to satisfy a range of appetites, including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that are old, diabetic, or suffer from sensitive digestion.In the business, this is called “pet humanization” the tendency of pet owners to treat their pets as part of the family. This is obvious in the names given to dogs, which have evolved from Fido, Rex, and Spot to Bella, Lucy, and Max. People still hold the false assumption that pets must be working for humanity in some way, perhaps making people healthier or less anxious. But the evidence for that is weak. New research suggests that dogs have evolved those “cute eyes” to affect human emotions and control them, which works very well. Humans now work very hard to pay for the care of their pets. For example, Americans often refer to themselves not as cat owners but as the cats “mommy” or “daddy”. South Koreans go one step further, describing themselves as cat “butlers (管家)”. Watch an unlucky man walking his dog, plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and we have to doubt: whos in charge now? Is this relationship what we really want? 28. What can we learn about the animal-keeping trend?A. Peoples needs for animal services are increasing.B. The price for purchasing a domestic pet is on the rise.C. Pet foods are less various and customized than before.D. Both the pet number and the pet business are growing.29. Which of the following is the evidence of “pet humanization”?A. Pets ability to make their owners less anxious.B. Humans increasing investment in pet-keeping.C. Pets roles as both working staff and companions.D. The owners preference to give pets human names.30. What is the authors attitude towards the current human-pet relationship?A. Skeptical.B. Conservative.C. Unclear.D. Approving.31. Which might be the best title of the passage?A. The Changing Roles of PetsB. The Growing Trend of Pet BusinessC. The Craze for Pet-keepingD. The Pros and Cons of Keeping PetsDHibernation (冬眠) is a classic topic of science fiction. In movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien, or Passengers, crew members are put into a state of sleep to take year-long journeys to space. Now a new study from Washington University has shown that human hibernation may soon become a reality.The research team carried out tests on rats animals that do not naturally hibernate. They first identified a group of neurons (神经元) in a deep brain region, which were found to be involved in controlling body temperature during hibernation. They showed that, in mice, these neurons could be stimulated using ultrasound (超声波), which was delivered through a helmet without causing an injury. When receiving the ultrasound, the mice showed a drop in body temperature of about 3°C, and their heart rates fell by about 47%. When the ultrasound system was switched off, they woke up again. The result was “surprising and fascinating”, said Hong Chen, a professor who led the work. Researchers are also trying to determine how to harness the power of hibernation to help humans. They believe that it could be key to addressing health conditions like heart disease, and Alzheimers. Furthermore, hibernations ability to slow aging, which was observed in bats, could benefit space exploration, enabling longer missions with less food requirements. Research in animals also suggests that bodies of hibernating astronauts might lose less bone and muscle, making them fit and ready to start challenging exploration soon after they wake up.By unlocking the secrets of this remarkable process, researchers may uncover ways to improve human health, as well as gain new insights into the natural world. Therefore, the exploration of hibernation is an exciting area that is sure to yield numerous benefits in the years to come.The scientists now plan to look at how lowered body temperature might affect the cognitive abilities of humans. “Our next experiments will test working memory in monkeys. This is important because while astronauts physically hibernate as they fly into deep space, their brain still needs to be working,” said Chen.32. How did researchers put rats into hibernation?A. By lowering their body temperature. B. By activating specific brain neurons.C. By putting a regular helmet on them.D. By using ultrasound through an operation.33. What does the underlined word “harness” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Employ.B. Challenge.C. Overlook.D. Discover.34. What advantage might hibernation bring to humans?A. It improves peoples mental health.B. It predicts a variety of heart diseases.C. It helps astronauts keep physically fit. D. It enables astronauts to build up muscle.35. Whats the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To point out the significance of the study.B. To bring out the focus of follow-up studies.C. To discuss other factors affecting hibernation.D. To explain practical applications of the finding. 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。Make a difference at schoolBesides being a great place to learn, school offers a great opportunity to make friends, try new things, and give back to others. The beginning of a school year is a good time for you to take advantage of opportunities and activities that your school offers. 36 . Heres how to get started. Reach out Try to be more involved in activities, clubs, and teams. All of these help you meet more people, including teachers and staff, who can give you an idea of the needs the school might have. 37 . Ask if you can attend meetings to share ideas and listen to what others want to change at school. 38 Your school may have a variety of clubs from robotics to anime. If you have an interest thats not covered by a current school club, you could consider forming your own. Many schools have a standard process for approving clubs, which may include asking a teacher to advise the club, and finding a place and time to meet. Identify a need and take action Think about what makes you feel happy at school. Maybe you enjoy having lunch or playing soccer during break. Now think about ways those could be even better. You might wish there were more food options or more balls to play. Once you have your idea, talk to a staff to see if students could help. 39 .Be kind 40 . However, you can help create a positive atmosphere at school by being kind and respectful to others. This includes respecting a teachers rules, saying thank you when a student helps you, cleaning up any mess you make, and saying hello to others in the hallway. Attitude is infectious!A. Start something newB. Find what appeals to youC. It may seem like a simple actionD. For example, involve yourself in the student unionE. You can also take full advantage of what you have on handF. Its also a good time to think of ways to make a difference to your schoolG. You could offer to develop a diverse meal plan or organize fundraising for new balls 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My mom loved to pass her wisdom to me: “Nothing beats a good bite that bites back.” She was referring to her bitter-taste foods like dill pickles and rhubarb (大黄叶). But I was not a big fan. Three years ago, I finally decided to ask if I could 41 out her rhubarb while weeding the garden. “ 42 not!” Mom gasped, throwing me a(n) 43 look. Clearly, I had underestimated her 44 for it. However, as I continued 45 , I thought about how rhubarb is one of the first to appear in spring. It 46 the snowy ground before the arrival of other plants. How can anyone fail to 47 it? When those first sprouts (嫩芽) appeared, Mom would count them like a 48 counting a newborns fingers and toes.When I was a kid and my mom gave me that pie, it made me 49 to try. In my teens, it made me complain about the bitterness. Even ice cream or candies did not 50 the deal for my young taste buds (味蕾). Rhubarb was something to be 51 at all costs.Then, last summer, I came across the 52 for her rhubarb pie in an old drawer. So I decided to give it a 53 . A few attempts later, I served rhubarb pie to family and guests. All agreed, including me, that it tasted incredible.Since then Ive come to a 54 about rhubarb. Rhubarbs taste may be lost on children, but adults can 55 it. Like my wise mother, I now understand that “Nothing beats a good bite that bites back.”41. A. dig B. checkC. figureD. smell42. A. AbsolutelyB. PossiblyC. BasicallyD. Technically43. A. warmB. anxiousC. curiousD. sharp44. A. talent B. affectionC. patience D. ambition45. A. askingB. weedingC. assessingD. walking46. A. makes forB. takes inC. breaks throughD. puts down47. A.