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2024年茂名市高三年级第二次综合测试
英语试卷
试卷共8页，卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
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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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four Nominees for the Best Picture of 2024 Oscar
Here are four nominees for the Best Picture of the 96th Academy Awards.
American Fiction
American Fiction is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Cord Jefferson.Based on the2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett,it follows a frustrated novelist-professor who writes an outlandish satire of stereotypical“black”books.It was named one of the top 10 films of 2023 by the American Film Institute.
Anatomy of a Fall
Anatomy of a Fall is a 2023 French legal drama thriller film,directed by Justine Triet from a screenplay she co-wrote with Arthur Harari.It is about a writer trying to prove her innocence in her husband's death.which brings the audience fear.It was released theatrically in France by Le Pacte on23 August,2023.The film has won two awards at the Golden Globes.
Barbie
Barbie is a 2023 fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay she wrote with Noah Baumbach.Based on the eponymous fashion dolls by Mattel,the film stars Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken,and follows the pair on a journey of self-discovery through both Barbie land and the real world.
The Holdovers
The Holdovers is a 2023 American comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne.The film is about a strict classics teacher at a New England boarding school who is forced to look after a handful of students.
21.Anatomy of a Fall is a ____________film.
A.war
B.horror
C.fantasy
D.disaster
22.Which film would a doll fan prefer to watch
A.American Fiction.
B.Anatomy of a Fall.
C.Barbie
D.The Holdovers.
23.What do the four films have in common
A.They are comedy films.
B.They are American films.
C.They were based on screenplays.
D.They were released in the same year.
B
Never letting my friends post pictures of me online,I didn't have social media until 17.I had a smartphone from 11,and would text and call my friends a lot.The key difference was that I was a digital viewer,not a participant.When they asked why I didn't have social media,my answer would change as the years passed.
Initially,not being on social media as a teen did,unsurprisingly,made me feel secluded.Conversations between my friends would not always take place on text,but via social media.New gossip would circulate in the evenings,but I would only find out the next morning,by which point it was old news.Plus,there were certain new trends I just didn't understana.
At 14,I tried really hard to persuade my mum to let me be online.I told her it was more damaging to me not being on social media,but her response was that she could see things I couldn't.I thought she was overstating and couldn't completely understand what it was like to be a teen growing up in a digital generation.
People ask me if I ever secretly downloaded social media during my teen years,but I didn't.The main thing that stopped me was that the conversation was always left open.My parents never shut me down when I asked for it:they would ask why I wanted it and then explain the positives and negatives of what it would be like to be online at the age I was.We had a strong relationship,built on trust.
I am so glad I entered social media as a fully formed person rather than being formed by it.I would not be the person I am today if I'd had social media during my adolescent years.
24.What does the underlined word“secluded”in paragraph 2 mean
A.Ashamed.
B.Disconnected.
C.Angry.
D.Disappointed.
25.What can we infer from the author's NOT being allowed to be on social media at 14
A.She lacked spare time.
B.She had poor eyesight.
C.Her parents were concerned about her physical safety.
D.Her parents protected her from the negative impact of social media.
26.Why did the author never secretly download social media during her teen years
A.There was no Internet access.
B.She had no idea how to do it by herself.
C.She knew negative effects of social media.
D.There was a strong trust between her and her parents through talks.
27.Which is the best title for the text
A.Social Media in Teenage Life B.A Must of Avoiding Social Media
C.Growing up without Social Media D.My Teens Monitored by My Parents
C
Tai chi is known to increase flexibility and improve balance.Now,new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic(有氧的)exercise for lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension(高血压前期).
In the new study,researchers in China randomly assigned 342 adults with prehypertension to one of two groups.The average age of participants was 49.Roughly half the people participated in guided aerobic exercise,including jogging,climbing stairs,and cycling.The other half was trained to practice tai chi.Both groups got hour-long sessions four times a week.
After 12 months,those in the tai chi group saw bigger drops in their blood pressure than those in the aerobic exercise group.What's more,nearly 22%of the people who practiced tai chi saw their blood pressure fall to within normal range,compared with nearly 16%of people in the aerobic exercise group.And fewer patients in the tai chi group went on to develop hypertension than in the aerobic exercise group.
So how does tai chi help lower blood pressure "The practice tends to stimulate more of a response from the Parasympathetic Nervous System(副交感神经系统)or PNS for short.”says Ruth Taylor-Piliae,a professor at the University of Arizona's College of Nursing.The PNS is the network of nerves that relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger.
“The PNS helps us relax everything,and I think it is the response that is lowering blood pressure,”says Ruth Taylor-Piliae,“I think it's also the meditative quality of tai chi.”
The practice is appealing as a form of exercise because it requires little space or equipment.“I think the beauty of tai chi is that you don't have to own a special gym membership;you don't have to buy special clothing,”Ruth Taylor-Piliae says.“Once you learn tai chi,you can do it anytime,anyplace,anywhere.And it does provide that calming,relaxing effect."
28.What is the main focus of the research in the text
A.The impact of prehypertension on health.
B.The benefits of aerobic exercise on health.
C.The effect of tai chi on lowering blood pressure.
D.The role of the Parasympathetic Nervous System in exercise.
29.What can we infer about the study from paragraph 2 and 3
A.Tai chi group gained more benefits.
B.Participants were adults chosen at random.
C.Age and gender were taken into consideration.
D.Aerobic exercise group hardly developed hypertension.
30.According to Ruth Taylor-Piliae,which is the key factor in tai chi's impact on blood pressure
A.Responses from the PNS.
B.Increased intensity of exercise.
C.Activation of the nervous system.
D.Requirements of special equipment for practice.
31.What does Ruth Taylor-Piliae think of tai chi
A.Costly.
B.Convenient.
C.Instructive.
D.Demanding
D
An atmospheric researcher Lubna Dada,who is part of an international project called CLOUD,and her team conducted a new study.The study looks at the role of trees and the natural compounds(混合物)they release into the atmosphere in cloud formation.The goal is to more precisely understand the climate before the Industrial Revolution—and how it's changed since.
Clouds are not only important for the weather—they also help shape the climate.Some clouds act as a layer of protection between incoming solar radiation and Earth,cooling the atmosphere.Other clouds do the opposite:they act like a blanket and trap heat.
“But many current climate models don't account for either the warming or cooling effects of clouds,or the role aerosols play in cloud formation.That is the biggest uncertainty in climate science at present.”Dada says.
Dada and the team are trying to figure it out using a steel,cylindrical room that roughly recreates the atmosphere.To do that,the team covers the room with tape.It has lights that seem like different layers of the atmosphere,and the researchers can change the humidity and temperature levels to create a given geographic location.Then,Dada and her team can add specific vapors into the room to study their effects.Dada says that previous research has looked at the effects of two kinds of organic emissions released by plants:monoterpenes and isoprene.But another kind of compound,sesquiterpenes(倍半萜烯),has largely been ignored.
In a recent study from the CLOUD project,scientists tested the effects of sesquiterpenes on cloud formation.They added all three compounds—monoterpenes,isoprene and sesquiterpenes-into the CLOUD room to see how many new particles(微粒)formed.They found that sesquiterpenes formed ten times more particles than the other two substances at the same concentrations.
Dada says this finding will help scientists understand the role natural emissions played in the preindustrial climate and how much humans have changed that.
32.Why did the researchers conduct the study
A.To recreate the preindustrial climate.
B.To explore the warming effects of clouds.
C.To understand cloud formation and climate changes better
D.To access the impact of trees on weather patterns more precisely.
33.What does the underlined word"That"in paragraph 3 refer to
A.Climate model. B.Cloud formation.
C.The cooling effect of clouds. D.The warming effect of clouds.
34.What can be inferred about the compound—sesquiterpene
A.It plays a significant role in cloud formation.
B.It is more important than the other two compounds.
C.It has been largely ignored in the previous research.
D.It forms less particles than the other two compounds.
35.In which section of a magazine can readers find this text
A.Entertainment.
B.Finance.
C.Culture
D.Environment.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Picky eater Tips to get them eating out of your hands
There's nothing more disappointing than putting time and thought into a delicious dinner for your family,then having a certain picky eater turn their nose up at it and refuse to eat it.We've all been there.But what is the solution Here comes good advice.36
Try something new.
37 For example,if spaghetti is a favourite,try making a simple switch from beef mince(肉末)to pork mince to introduce new flavors carefully.
Prepare easy meals.
Take the pressure off mid-week meals by planning and preparing meals ahead of time or using your slow cooker.38 .Simply pop a boneless pork shoulder in your slow cooker in the morning with some spices and you'll have a mouth-watering recipe base that can be transformed into a range of delicious dishes.
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Making your children take part in prepping,cooking and even serving dinner is a great way to get them excited about trying new foods.Make Tuesday taco(墨西哥卷)night a tradition and let the kids prepare the ingredients,set the table,and build their own tacos.
Keep it simple.
Most kids prefer plain and simple dishes,so don't overdo it on spices,exotic ingredients or unfamiliar textures.40 A subtle twist on classic dish,like substituting beef mince for pulled porkwhen making shepherd's pies;is an:easy way to add variety to your mid-week meals.
By carrying out these strategies,families can create a more enjoyable dinner experience and encourage picky eaters to be more open to trying new foods.
A.Get the kids involved.
B.Ask the kids to have meals together.
C.Pulled pork is an easy and multipurpose dinner.
D.Attempt to make small changes to familiar dishes.
E.Prepare useful ingredients to encourage picky eaters.
F.That's not to say these simple dishes can't be full of flavour!
G.We share some tips and recipes to satisfy the pickiest eaters.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a busy morning for me.As I was walking I saw an old lady,maybe in her 80s,standing quite close to -the traffic.Although my mind was 41 ,I thought I should warn her.
When I 42 the spot,I noticed that she was trying to get attention of passers-by but they were too busy to 43 her.When I tried to gently move her back to a safe place,she said she had 44 her key in the middle of the road.I looked around but no one stopped.I knew I was getting 45 but decided to help.
On the road were office goers in cars as well as school buses 46 with children.It was the47 time of the day to cross a busy road without a traffic light.I carefully stepped onto the road waving my hands wild with 48 almost expecting to be hit by an oncoming vehicle.I moved on to the middle of the road 49 to wave my hand.Just then a school bus was approaching me and I50 walked in front of it to stop it.My experience has been that school bus drivers are always51 of reckless(鲁莽的)pedestrians like me.I won.I quickly picked up the key and ran back to52 the key to her.Having watched my actions from the bus,the school children let out a53 and clapped.As I turned to continue my hurried walk,the old lady pulled me by my hand and gave me a big warm 54 .I felt so happy and relieved,hoping the school children who were watching me would do the same when their 55 comes.
41.A.confused B.refreshed C.distracted D.occupied
42.A.found B.passed C.reached D.marked
43.A.catch up with B.take note of C.make room for D.look up to
44.A.dropped B.poured C.drawn D.thrown
45.A.injured B.trapped C.interrupted D.delayed
46.A.rushing B.talking C.barking D.withdrawing
47.A.latest B.worst C.longest D.funniest
48.A.surprise B.fear C.excitement D.delight
49.A.continuing B.attempting C.starting D.pretending
50.A.humbly B.adventurously C.courageously D.awkwardly
51.A.considerate B.ignorant C.sick D.proud
52.A.lend B.introduce C.promise D.return
53.A.sigh B.whisper C.cheer D.laughter
54.A.welcome B.hug C.treat D.applause
55.A.choice B.arrangement C.turn D.will
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。
Zhou Liwei is a member of the Yao ethnic group.When he was a child,he would wake up early in the morning 56 the alarm clock ringing or his parents' calls.Instead,he was woken by the regular pounding of tea leaves with a pot and wooden hammer,57 (signal)the start of the day.
“Pounding the leaves to make our traditional' oil tea'58 (remain)part of our daily life,”he said.Zhou,47,is not.only a national-level inheritor of intangible cultural heritage 59 (link)to the unique tea.of his ethnic group in Gongcheng Yao autonomous county of Guilin,South China's GuangxiZhuang autonomous region, 60 he is also the head of the local association for the traditional beverage.It 61 (observe)for thousands of years.It can be traced to ancient medicinal drinks 62 were used to help counter the humidity and other challenging aspects of the local climate.Known popularly as“oil tea”;the.drink is 63 unique Yao dietary custom,an integral part of 64(ceremony),rituals.celebrations and festivals.
Zhou 65 (far)explained it.Repeatedly pounding and boiling the fresh.tea leaves,with generous portions of ginger,a sprinkling of roasted rice,nuts and other local ingredients,can aid digestion,strengthen the stomach and even help prevent malaria,among numerous other health benefits.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是学校英语阅读俱乐部的主席李华。你注意到学校同学们很少进行英语文学阅读。请用英语给全校同学写一份倡议书，倡导大家多阅读英语文学作品。内容包括：
1.介绍现状；
2.你对英语文学阅读的看法；
3.发出倡议，
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按以下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear schoolmates, English Reading Club
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be a lonely girl sitting at the back of the classroom.Having failed the college entrance exams and changed schools twice,I seldom smiled.Every day I would sit at the desk,staring into textbooks and exercises,motionless and heavy-hearted.However,my classmates were in a different picture.They were playing,laughing and chatting delightedly.Besides,I hated it when they were always answering the teachers' questions,loudly and confidently.Obviously,I had no friends in this fiercely competitive class.
Life is harder for senior students.Hardly does a day go by without exercises or tests.Every time when the scores came out .mine wouldn't be the first or second but last.I was especially tired of the endless exercises and exams,which I seemingly would never do well in.I was under a lot of pressure,feeling like a fish being fried in a pan.
Hanging over me was a dark cloud.The only dim light came from Mr.Smith.Every time I stepped into the classroom,he welcomed me with a warm smile;every time my gaze began to wander over the classroom or stare out of the window,his caring eyes would draw me back to his class.Besides,he was the only teacher who invited me to the office,talking about my studies and scores.I remembered when I came out of his office,I felt refreshed believing that I could work harder.
I was feeling everything was changing for the better.I prepared hard for the final exam of the first semester,desiring to prove that I was not the last one.So before Mr.Smith told us the test result,I was expecting something good in store for me.
But I was still the last one in the class.A burst of sadness and shame consuming me,I was heartbroken.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Right at that moment,Mr.Smith invited me to his office. Finally,the college admission letter came.2024年茂名市高三级第二次综合测试
参考答案
第二部分阅读理解（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）
21-23 BCD 24-27 BDDC 28-31 CAAB 32-35 CBAD
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
36-40 GDCAF
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）
41-45 DCBAD 46-50 ABBAC 51-55ADCBC
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56.without 57.signaling/signalling 58.remains
59.linked
60.but
61.has been observed 62.that/which 63.a
64.ceremonies
65.further
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）：
第一节参考答案：（满分15分）
Dear schoolmates,
As the president of our English Reading Club,I feel it regretful that English literature is
always gathering dust on the shelf,left unexplored.
English literature is a gateway to different cultures,histories.and perspectives.Reading it can
not only improve our language skills but also broaden our horizons.It introduces us to diverse
cultures and ideas,thus stimulating creativity and empathy.However,seldom do we dip into these
works.
We all should explore English literature,through which we will find ourselves entranced by
the beauty of words and the power of literature can also enrich and transform our lives.
English Reading Club
第二节参考答案：（满分25分）
Right at that moment,Mr.Smith invited me to his office.Hesitantly,I walked into the office,
lowering my head and avoiding his eye contact.Mr.Smith greeted me with a warm smile as usual.
As he began talking,not about my grades or mistakes,but about my potential and perseverance,it
became apparent that this talk was totally a different one.He didn't blame me for being the last.
Instead,he praised my resilience and determination.He encouraged me to embrace my struggles
as stepping stones,not stumbling blocks,reminding me that success was never a straight path.In
his eyes,I could see his belief in me,and I knew I should never quit.
Finally,the college admission letter came.I held it in my shaking hands,doubting whether I
was in a world of fantasy.But as I opened the envelope and read the first few lines,I couldn't
believe my cyes.Despite all the odds,I got admitted!I stared at the letter in disbelief,then relief,
and finally joy.It felt like the dawn after a seemingly endless night,a reward for the perseverance
I didn't'know I had until Mr.Smith showed me.The tears welling up in my eyes were no longer
out of despair,but out of gratitude and self-accomplishment.Mr.Smith might never know how
much his encouragement might mean to me in my toughest time.

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