2024年高考英语终极押题密卷2（上海卷）含答案.doc

2024年高考英语终极押题密卷2（上海卷）一完形填空（共1小题）1 In a bustling city in Arizona stood a high school where most of the students live in poverty.Among them were four sons of Mexican immigrants，Juan，Oscar，Luis，and Alfredo.These boys，coming from （1） backgrounds，often found themselves overlooked and underestimated.Bonded by fate and friendship，they shared a common passion for（2） .Two science teachers there decided to enter their high school into a complicated （3） robotics competition sponsored by the NASA and the Naval Research.Excited for the news，these four boys signed up for the competition.With enthusiasm and energy，they started calling mechanical engineers for design help.They were （4） that these kinds of robots require glass syntactic flotation foam，a type of floating material used in various marine applications. （5） money，all they could afford was some PVC pipes and duct tape（强力胶布）. （6） ，they searched the city for various spare parts，gathering whatever they could to bring their vision to life.With the teachers" guidance and encouragement，they （7） together a robot with no more than metal and wires.As they worked on their robot，the boys also faced personal challenges.Juan struggled with the weight of family responsibilities；Oscar （8） a deepseated fear of failure；Luis's heart ached from the constant peers' mockery（嘲笑） for his （9） accent，and Alfredo longed for acceptance and belonging.（10） these obstacles，they persevered，leaning on each other for support and inspiration.After a few test runs of their robot，they piled into a secondhand van to head to the competition.Upon entering the main pool area，they noticed the college teams wearing matching outfits，with robots sponsored by big companies.Feeling a bit nervous，the boys put the robot in the water for a test run. （11） ，the PVC didn't hold up，causing the robot to leak and sink.However，instead of letting this （12） ruin their spirits，the boys put their heads together and came up with a brilliant solution.12 hours later，armed with 8 superabsorbent pads to plug the leak，the robot was （13） into the pool again.This time，their robot performed admirably.Gliding gracefully through the waters，it navigated the course with precision and speed， （14） the judges and audience alike.This underwater robot，a symbol of their determination and （15） ，conquered the waters，defeated engineering powerhouse MIT and ranked first in the country.This was not just a win for those four but a victory for every underdog with a dream.（1）A.academicB.relevantC.humbleD.professional（2）A.spaceB.mechanicsC.researchD.ocean（3）A.giantB.industrialC.underwaterD.local（4）A.advisedB.forcedC.challengedD.consulted（5）A.Reliant onB.Available toC.Short ofD.Desperate for（6）A.ThereforeB.OtherwiseC.MoreoverD.However（7）A.tiedB.piecedC.addedD.wrapped（8）A.conqueredB.createdC.expressedD.battled（9）A.perfectB.strangeC.slightD.elegant（10）A.WithB.GivenC.DespiteD.Besides（11）A.UnfortunatelyB.BasicallyC.ActuallyD.Consequently（12）A.disagreementB.failureC.conflictD.progress（13）A.scaledB.loweredC.insertedD.fed（14）A.boringB.confusingC.wowingD.motivating（15）A.braveryB.generosityC.confidenceD.perseverance二阅读理解（共3小题）2 Among my oldest friends，I'm known as the mysterious one，the guy who rarely shows up，is always there not here.I had high school buddies，and I loved them all dearly though we boys didn't say such things back then.Then life happened.Most of us left our hometown.Meetups become rare occasions.One of those old friends，whom I had not seen since our high school graduation，reached out recently to say he'd be near where I am，and hoped we could meet up.He'd done the same thing about 10 years ago，and I'd begged off for some stupid reason related to my shyness，or rather，my introverted nature.I'm older and a bit wiser now，and I've been packing around some guilt over that missed opportunity for 10 years，so 1 agreed readily.We met for dinner，perhaps two hours，and rarely had I felt at ease with other humans as I did with him.We talked and talked.About who we were then.Who we are now.And what made us the jerks（混蛋） we were then.We acknowledged that if not for each other，and the circles of good people we ran with back then，the good friends who kept us reasonably on track and in check，life could have easily gone south for cither of us.Each of us recalled things the other had no memory of.Fragments of memories，scattered yet precious.We know we were tight then，and we value that friendship and shared experience still today.People are fundamentally social beings and enjoy connecting with others.Maintaining social connections is good for our mental and physical health.However，despite the importance and enjoyment of social connection，people significantly underestimate how much others will appreciate being reached out to.There's something about the friends you make in youth that's near impossible to recreate with friends you make later in life.I'm telling you this to remind you that your old friends would love to hear from you，maybe a simple text，a little hello，maybe even a phone call or a meetup.（1）The author refused the meetup about 10 years ago probably because .A.he was not a sociable manB.he was not clever enoughC.he lived far away from his friendsD.he felt guilty about his friends（2）Which of the following best describes the author's feeling during the dinner？ A.Anxious and nervous.B.Excited and energetic.C.Comfortable and relaxed.D.Sad and regretful.（3）What does the author imply by saying"life could have easily gone south for cither of us"？ A.They could have easily been off the track in life.B.They might have settled down in the southern region.C.Their friendship could have easily turned sour.D.They could have faced financial difficulties.（4）What is the main purpose of the article？ A.To describe the author's reunion with an old friend.B.To reflect on the value of friendships formed in youth.C.To encourage readers to reach out to their old friends.D.To discuss the importance of social connections.3 With its bright colors，easytolearn rules and familiar music，the video game Tetris has endured as a pop culture symbol over the past 40 years.Many people，like me，have been playing the game for decades，and it has been updated to adapt to new technologies like game systems，phones and tablets.However，Tetris is much more than winning.The game，in which players must control blocks of different shapes as they slide down a screen，is based on a fundamental element of geometry，called dynamic spatial reasoning（动态空间推理）.It is taught by mathematics educators and used by architects，engineers，animators，and many others.Players employ these geometric skills to progress in Tetris，so playing it both tests and improves a player's dynamic spatial reasoning.Spatial reasoning is the ability to visualize geometric figures and how they will move in space.So，dynamic spatial reasoning is the ability to visualize actively moving figures.The Tetris player must quickly decide where the falling game piece will best fit and then move it there.This movement involves both translationmoving a shape right and left，and rotationturning its shape by 90 degrees at a time.Spatial visualization is a key element of a mathematics discipline called transformational geometry，which is usually first taught in middle school.In a typical transformational geometry exercise，students might be asked to represent a figure by its x and y coordinates（坐标） on a coordinate graph and then identify the transformations，such as translation and rotations，necessary to move it from one position to another while keeping the piece the same shape and size.While it may seem simple，transformational geometry is the foundation for several advanced topics in mathematics.Architects and engineers both use transformations to draw up blueprints，which represent the real world in scale drawings.Animators use concepts of transformations as well.While animators today use computer programs that automatically move figures around，they are all based on this kind of transformation.（1）Which is NOT a key reason for Tetris's lasting popularity？ A.Its pleasure of winning the game.B.Its bright colors and catchy music.C.Its link to complex math and geometry.D.Its simple rules and tech adaptability.（2）According to the passage，what fundamental skill does playing Tetris help improve？ A.Logical reasoning.B.Mathematical calculation.C.Memory maintaining.D.Spatial visualization.（3）Move the sample block on the right using both translation and rotation.Which image below can we get？ A.（a）B.（b）C.（c）D.（d）（4）Which of the following statements does the author most probably agree with？ A.Tetris is a particularly useful tool for animation and architecture designs.B.Spatial visualization is based on the constant change of a figure's position.C.Transformational geometry behind Tetris can be applied to various fields.D.Spatial reasoning is too difficult for middle school students to master.4 Every summer，Europeans and tourists from all over the world sail by boat down the Danube River.Their trips often begin in Nuremberg，Germany，where they can visit the Imperial Castle，the ancient city wall，and the water fountain in Market Square.From Nuremberg，the boats proceed down the Danube to Melk，which for centuries was one of Europe's most important religious centers.Among the interesting sights in Melk is its famous church tower.After Melk，the boats pass through wine country to Vienna.Called the "City of Waltzes"，Vienna has a magnificent opera house and an imperial palace.Aside trip from Vienna takes visitors into the Austrian Alps.The tour bus trip offers marvelous views of the surrounding countryside.From Vienna，the boats sail to Budapest.The capital of the centralEuropean country of Hungary，Budapest boasts a history that's more than 2，000 years old.The city's name combines those of "Buda"， "Obuda" and "Pest"，once separate towns on either side of the Danube River.In 1873，these towns were unified and their names combined into one.Budapest's World Heritage site also comprises several distinct areas，designated （指定） by UNESCO starting in 1987.These include the Castle District，the Banks of the Danube，Gellert Hill and Andrássy Avenue.At each of these locations，you can explore many hundreds of years of history，art and culture.One great way of doing so is through guided walking tours.Some of these tours are free，led by local people who have extensive knowledge of their city.Or，if you prefer something that's fasterpaced and easier on the legs，try a Segway tour!The Castle District displays centuries of the city's history.Numerous attacks，wars and natural disasters destroyed much of the original Castle Quarter.Still，beauty and charm remain.（1）What does this article mainly describe？ A.Voyages with several interesting stops.B.Cycling through urban and rural areas.C.Travel by air to a continent's oldest towns.D.Fascinating rides on a historic railway.（2）What does Vienna's nickname imply about the city？ A.Its location made it an important political center.B.Hunting was a popular activity there years ago.C.It has attracted a lot of people who enjoy skating.D.Dancing has been an important part of its culture.（3）What does the article point out about some of the tours that people can take in Budapest？ A.They frequently include a meal.B.They don't cost anything.C.They require advance reservations.D.They may not be entirely safe.（4）According to the article，which have impacted Budapest's Castle quarter in the past？ A.International festivals.B.Military conflicts.C.An educational institution.D.Industrial expansion.三书面表达（共2小题）5 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明。你校英语社团公众号正在举行主题为"我的2023"的征文活动，写一篇文章投稿。在文中，你必须：（1）描述一件你今年亲身经历且让你有所成长的事情；（2）说明这件事对你的意义。6Digital Nomads （游牧人）How would you like to answer your work emails from a beachfront café in Thailand or a coffee shop in Portugal？If that appeals to you，being a digital nomad might be for you.Digital nomads can literally work from anywhere as their jobs are online.Digital nomads rely on portable devices with wireless Internet capabilities such as laptops，tablets and smartphones.Typically，they work from coffee shops，restaurants，coworking spaces，apartments or internet cafés places with an Internet connection.Worldwide，statistics show the number of digital nomads hit 35 million in 2021.So what is it that makes the lifestyle of digital nomads so fascinating？First and foremost，digital nomads get to live in different countries and cultures while they work，providing them with opportunities to have adventures and experience new things.These folks have also found the most flexible means of online incomes，allowing them to head out at a moment' notice and go where they please. "I'm free，" says Nimisha Walji， "I can go where the wind takes me and live any place I choose!If I feel like a change，I can pursue that in a matter of days，sometimes hours."You may think that being a digital nomad is all sunshine and rainbows.It is not necessarily so.Job finding is one of the hardest tasks for the digital nomad，given that they have no permanent home，no office address，and no one knows them.To apply for a job，they need to find the employer and persuade him to hire them.Most of the employers hire from their own city，and that's why it's so hard for a nomad to find a job.Access to stable WiFi and adequate workspace can be difficult.If someone struggles to stay focused at home，there can't be a worse place than a fascinating holiday location.Few people can manage to be productive faced with the temptations and distractions.It seems that living the life of a digital nomad isn't for everyone.四信息匹配（共1小题）7A.It has also designed a special program that lets people return used furniture pieces to its stores so they can be fixed and used again by consumers.B.This would help to reduce overall waste，as it would extend the life cycle of old furniture items.C.Although these items may cost less initially，they are more expensive because they will need to be replaced sooner than traditional pieces of furniture.D.This creates a lot of pollution，as the furniture ends up buried in landfills where it can harm the soil.E.Homeowners are looking for furniture that is kinder to the environment.F.By choosing furniture that's made to last，we can help reduce waste and protect the environment.The Fight against Fast FurnitureFast furniture is a term that refers to furniture that is produced cheaply and quickly.These items are often bad for the environment because they are made from materials that break easily and need to be