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2024届山西省吕梁市高三下学期三模考试英语试卷
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、D中，选出最佳选项。
A
London’s Must-See Exhibitions
This year is zipping along at quite a speed, and London’s already witnessed some great exhibitions. But big treats are still to come.
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Starry Night at Tate Britain
A major exhibition at Tate Britain, which examines how Van Gogh was inspired by British art, and how he in tun inspired British artists. His famous painting Sunflowers fills the gallery with joy.
The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain at Tate Britain. Until 11 August, 22.
Glass Master at Kew Gardens
Dale Chihuly creates sculptures out of glass that we would normally think impossible. With 32 of his sculptures around Kew Gardens, we’re looking forward to Kew becoming even more beautiful than it already is.
Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on Nature at Kew Gardens. 13 April-27 October, 13. 75.
More of Moore at Museum of London
Henry Moorr is best-known for his abstract figure sculptures. What many won’t know about is his obsession (痴迷) with armour (盔甲) , and the sculptures he created inspired by Renaissance armour. Actually, they’re going on display at Museum of London, next to the armour that inspired them.
Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads at Museum of London. Until 23 October, 11.
Shining a Light on Rembrandt at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery commemorates 350 years since the death of Rembrandt with an exhibition on the man who mastered the use of light and dark in his paintings. The last Rembrandt exhibition in London was superb.
Rembrandt’s Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery. 2 October-2 December, 15.
1. What do “Class Master” and “More of Moore” have in common
A. They both exhibit sculptures. B. They have the same ending time.
C. They share the same exhibition area. D. They charge the same for admission.
2. Where can you enjoy an exhibition on 10 November
A. Tate Britain B. Kew Gardens
C. Museum of London D. Dulwich Picture Gallery
3. Where can we read this passage
A. In an art textbook. B. In a sports newspaper.
C. In a tourist magazine. D. In an exhibition brochure.
B
In many movies, the clothing the actors wear is an important part of the story. In Rome, there is a workshop that has been a big part of Italian and international film history for 60 years.
Tirelli Costumes in Rome’s Prati neighborhood is an atelier, a business that makes special clothing and costumes. It has earned the nickname the “Oscar tailor’s shop” for its incomparable work in film costume design.
Umberto Tirelli started the shop in November 1964. It has been behind 17 Academy Awards for best costume design. Most recently, its workers helped create the costumes for Ridley Scott’s movie Napoleon. The film’s costume designers were nominated (提名) for an Oscar that will be decided at the Academy Awards in Hollywood this weekend.
At the start, the shop had “a sewing machine, two cutters and two other seamstresses,” Trappetti said.
After the 1984 costume design Oscar for Amadeus, Tirelli could have accepted many international projects “because the market was immediately interested,” Trappetti said. But Tirelli, who died in 1990, was not sure. Trappetti remembered him saying, “I’m not going to America If America wants, America will come looking for me.”
Over 60 years, the tailor’s shop has created more than 300, 000 costumes that are now stored near Rome. Costume designers come for ideas and historical information. They also come for hand-cut, hand-sewn creations by the team of Tirelli workers.
“You can’t make those costumes in a factory. In a factory you can make films with robots, futuristic or fantasy, ” Trappetti said. “But these things have to be made by hand.”
4. Why is the shop called the “Oscar tailor’s shop”
A. Because there are many collections. B. Because it works for famous directors.
C. Because of its top-class film costume design. D. Because Oscar winners like wearing its clothing.
5. Why is Ridley Scott’s movie Napoleon mentioned
A. To list Umberto Tirelli’s works. B. To prove Napoleon’s popularity.
C. To show Ridley Scott’s importance. D. To illustrate Tirelli Costumes’ achievement.
6. What do Tirelli’s words imply
A. The shop started small. B. He didn’t realize his potential.
C. He is a man of strong self-confidence. D. The clothing made by the shop was unique.
7 What can we learn about the team of Tirelli workers from the last paragraph
A. They are hardworking. B. They fall victim to conservatism.
C. They are pioneers of the industry. D. They boast the craftsmanship spirit.
C
Human experts spend years roasting and tasting coffee from many places to learn about the beans. They might then combine a coffee bean from Africa with another one from South America to come up with a new blend. But, a coffee roasting company in Helsinki, Finland is hoping that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help ease the workload.
Kaffa Roastery recently launched its “AI-conic” blend at the Helsinki Coffee Festival. The blend is a mixture of four kinds of beans, including Fazenda Pinhal from Brazil. It is the result of a joint project by Kaffa and Elev, a local AI business. Elev told The Associated Press that its computer models, similar to ChatGPT and Copilot, created a blend that would “push the boundaries of conventional flavor combinations. ”
Svante Hampf is the founder of Kaffa Roastery. He and his partners wanted to do an experiment to see what blend the computer would produce. “We basically gave descriptions of all our coffee types and their flavors to AI and instructed it to create a new exciting blend, ” Hampf said. The “AI-conic” blend combined beans from Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia and Guatemala. It is described as “a well-balanced blend of sweetness and ripe fruit”.
Hampf said he thought the combination was “somewhat weird. ” He was surprised that the AI program chose to make the blend out of four different kinds of beans. Most humans choose only two or three beans. However, after the first blind test of the new blend, Kaffa’s coffee experts agreed that the AI-assisted blend was perfect. There was no need to change.
Elev’s Antti Merilehto said “AI-conic” is an example of “how AI can introduce new perspectives to seasoned professionals.” And the roasters at Kaffa said they hope the AI project will help to bring more things to the strong coffee culture in the country.
8. What does the first paragraph aim to do
A. To present a trend. B. To give an example.
C. To introduce a topic. D. To interpret a working principle.
9. What can’t we infer about the new blend
A. It came from a joint effort. B. It received positive feedback.
C. It showed us more possibilities. D. It proved AI was better than human.
10. What did Hampf think of the the AI-conic blend
A. It was perfect. B. It was a little strange.
C. It needed improving. D. It was too sweet to eat.
11. What does the underlined word mean
A. Devoted. B. Frustrated. C. Overjoyed. D. Experienced.
D
Is climate candy set to be the next trend
LA-based PurePlus says yes. The startup launched its first consumer product, Faven, two years ago. Today, each packet of chews contains one serving of fruits and vegetables and saves scores of produce from ending up in landfill.
According to PurePlus, every Faves packet uses six carrots, three heels, one sweet potato, half a squash and one-fourth of a pumpkin. A lot of the time the products are made with “imperfect” produce. The ultimate aim of the company is to tackle food waste in a meaningful and healthy way.
Co-founder and CEO Amy Keller knows sweets. She’s the granddaughter of Norman Spangler, a second-generation leader at Spangler, a second-generation leader at Spangler Candy Co. Instead of following in her family’s footsteps, she set up PurePlus in 2018. PurePlus works with farmers to secure unsold or unsellable produce to turn into plant-based powders that can be used in multiple food and drink applications.
Around 930 million tonnes of food is wasted every year, twice as much as previous estimates, with 61 percent coming from domestic households, 26 percent comes from food services and retail claims the last 13 percent.
The US Sustainable Development Goals initiative have laid out plans to reduce food waste by half by 2030. It is seeking to tackle the issue due to the increased burden on waste management systems, impact on climate change and food insecurity that it brings. Up to 10 percent of global carbon emissions are tied to waste produce.
PurePlus has so far launched two flavors of its fruit and vegetable chew: strawberry and grape. Developed using its special produce powder and sustainable oil, among other things, they are marketed as healthy alternatives to standard sweet chews.
“Faves has set out to solve the climate crisis by preventing food waste by upcycling perfectly good fruits and vegetables to create a candy that’s good for people and the planet, thus, making both healthy choices and climate impact more accessible,” Amy Keller said in a statement. “We don’t make a product unless it will deliver a real benefit and is truly sustainable. ”
12. What does the company PurePlus aim to do
A. To start a new trend. B. To produce the best sweets.
C. To help people eat more healthy. D. To recycle food waste in a sustainable way.
13. What does the underlined word “it” refer to
A. Food waste. B. Climate change.
C. Food insecurity. D. Waste management system.
14 What can be inferred about Amy Keller
A. She set up Faves two years ago.
B. She was the only founder of PurePlus.
C. She has a sense of social responsibility.
D. She was the fourth generation leader at Spangler Candy Co.
15. Which is the best title
A. A new trend is set by Amy Keller. B. Climate candy is tackling food waste.
C. PurePlus has launched two new flavors. D. PurePlus has made plans to reduce food waste.
2024届山西省临汾市高三下学期三模考试英语试卷
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
University of Southern California (USC) Online Pre-College Program
Application requirements
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants who submit a completed application can expect an admission decision within 5 – 7 business days.
·Include basic contact information from you and your parent(s) or guardian.
·Tell us why you want to take the course and a little about yourself through a short-answer essay
·Share a piece of writing, video or social media content that reveals something about yourself (optional).
·Submit the $35 application fee.
·Students must be at least 14 years old or older.
Program start date and application deadlines
Courses offered Program dates Application deadline Tuition due in full Tuition
Management October 17 – November 18 2023 October 4, 2023 October 10, 2023 $1,990
Media & Society November 19 – December 20, 2023 November 6 2023 November 12, 2023 $1,990
Cancellation and refunds (退款)
Application fees and enrollment deposits are nonrefundable. All course cancellations requests must be made in writing to precollegeonline@usc.edu. Any tuition paid to the university will be refunded, not including fees and deposits, if requested by the application deadline for the related course.
The university will not refund tuition for Online Pre-College Exploration courses for students who are removed from the program due to breaking our Letter of Understanding for Online Participation and our Student Code of Conduct.
Scholarships
USC Pre-College Program is proud to honor full scholarships for our Online Exploration Courses to students enrolled in the summer session of USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI). Qualified students who are enrolled in grades 9 – 12 can send an email for application and enrollment instructions to precollegeonline@usc.edu.
1. Which of the following is required for applicants
A. Making a ten-minute video. B. Sharing a personal photo.
C. Reaching 14 years old. D. Paying 30 dollars for registration.
2. When is the last day of submitting your application if you’re into Management
A. October 17. B. October 4.
C. October 10. D. November 6.
3. What does the Pre-College Program offer qualified students
A. Full scholarships. B. A 100% refund.
C. An extra summer course. D. A 2% discount of tuition.
B
An owl(猫头鹰) named Flaco escaped New York’s Central Park Zoo last week after his cage was broken. This set off a bird- hunt of police officers and park rangers( 护林员). Zoo officials worried that Flaco, who had been kept in his zoo cage for 13 years, may have lost the survival abilities he needed in the wild. They placed some of his favorite treats in the open air to attempt to trap him.
Flaco was not fooled. Instead, he was sighted flying over 5th Avenue, and Central Park’s skating rink. A number of New Yorkers stamped into Central Park to try to catch a glimpse of Flaco, taking photos with excitement.
But this week, zoo officials announced they accepted that Flaco remained in Central Park because he had been seen bringing up bones and fur from the park’s abundant community of rats. “He has been very successful at hunting and consuming the abundant rats in the park.” zoo officials told the New York Post. “And that’s amazing. He’s hunting on his own. He’s flying better. Flaco really seems to be enjoying himself out there.”
There is a caution attached to this story of an owl who is making it on his own in the city that never sleeps. Owls are nocturnal. They go around searching for food at night. They sleep during the day, or try to, like lots of people who work the overnight shift. Yet some New Yorkers who don’t know proper bird-watching behavior reportedly see Flaco sleep in a tree during the day, and begin to shout at him. It interrupts his sleep. Flaco can’t try to say “shh, shh” with the traditional New York reply. After all, a bird can’t give someone the bird.
4. Why were zoo officials concerned about Flaco’s ability to survive
A. Because his favourite food was too little.
B. Because he might be attacked by police.
C. Because his cage was severely damaged.
D. Because he was kept in his cage for long.
5. What can we infer about Flaco from the third paragraph
A. He has adapted to the wild. B. He has found his previous home.
C. He still faces great challenges. D. He dislikes the rats in the park.
6. What does the underlined word “nocturnal” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Scary-looking. B. Shy and quiet.
C. Active at night. D. Badly-behaved.
7. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the interruption to Flaco’s sleep
A. Cautious. B. Favorable. C. Ambiguous. D. Disapproving.
C
Students at Eindhoven University of Technology didn’t just want to build a car that wouldn’t pollute the air; they wanted to create one that could actually clean it up.
The college team has just exhibited a battery-powered car that absorbs CO2. Their car, called the Zem, is equipped with a special filter (过滤器) that cleans up the CO2 produced by other cars on the road.
The Zem was born out of a challenge to build a completely carbon-neutral vehicle. Its body panels (金属板) were 3D printed to reduce waste and minimize the production of CO2. Recycled plastics were also used throughout the outside and inside. The car’s powertrain, which consists of small battery packs and a 22-kWh motor, also makes use of regenerative braking to increase efficiency.
The real difference maker, though, is the vehicle’s special CO2 filter. The Zem purifies (净化) the air through the special filter while driving, capturing the CO2 and storing it. It is able to absorb two kg of CO2 for 20,000 miles a year, meaning ten cars could store as much carbon dioxide as an average tree — a significant amount when considering the world’s billion cars are currently one of its leading sources of emissions.
Even if the technology isn’t adopted, the team hope that their car can inspire automakers to start making cleaner vehicles. “We want to encourage the industry by showing what is already possible,” the leader of the team said. “If 35 students can design, develop and build an almost carbon-neutral car in a year, then there are also opportunities and possibilities for the industry.”
The Zem is the second zero-emission vehicle we’ve seen come out of the Eindhoven University of Technology. Last year, another team of students created the Stella Vita, a solar-powered vehicle that could travel up to 450 miles a day. We can’t wait to see what the school’s students come up with next.
8. Why can the Zem absorb CO2
A. It is battery-powered. B. It has a special filter.
C. It is created by using 3D printing. D. It has reusable body panels.
9. What do we know about the building of the Zem
A. It is time-consuming. B. It is financially secure.
C. It is physically demanding. D. It is environmentally-friendly.
10. What can be inferred about the Zem from the fourth paragraph
A. It can capture the CO2 and dispose it.
B. It is able to absorb CO2 as much as a tree.
C. It has a huge potential to reduce pollution.
D. It can run 20,000 miles on a single charge.
11. What does the author expect the students to do
A Invest in research. B. Inspire confidence.
C. Innovate further. D. Introduce technology.
D
When my Aunt Nicki visits me in London, we avoid musical theater and the cinema. Aunt Nicki is hard of hearing. Although there are many enhanced listening devices available to help her, such as a closed captioning (配字幕的) screen that sits in a cup holder, she tells me they don’t work well enough.
When I recently tried on the new “smart caption glasses” at the Royal National Theatre, I had her on my mind. The theater is testing a pilot program for the technology and plans to make the glasses available for all of its performances next year. When you look through them, closed captions scroll (滚动) across the bottom. A handheld keypad is attached to the glasses through cable (电缆线) to allow each user to customize the color, size and position of the closed captions. Changing the positioning of the text is key for user comfort.
The biggest challenge is finding the sweet spot of balancing the captions in the foreground with the theater performance in the background. The lines of the play are fed into speech software, which follows the performance and adjusts the captions accordingly. “If a performer jumps a few lines, the system will react,” said Jonathan Suffolk, the technical director for the Royal National Theatre. “It will take a second or two but the system will react and it will recognize where it is.”
Richard France — who works for a group called Deafinitely Theatre, which creates performances for both the deaf and hearing communities — has worked with many different technologies but calls the smart glasses a potential game changer. “This new technology allows the deaf and hard of hearing to have complete access,” he said. “It’s really amazing how far we’ve advanced and how it has positively affected the quality of life for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.”
So perhaps the next time Aunt Nicki comes to London, we’ll be able to catch a show together.
12. Why does the author mention Aunt Nicki in paragraph 1
A. To present his opinion. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To provide an example. D. To give the background.
13. How do users control the closed captions on smart glasses
A. By using a handheld keypad. B. By turning on the hidden text.
C. By scrolling across the bottom. D. By sending speech recognition.
14. What can we infer about the speech system according to Jonathan Suffolk
A. It fails to find the balance point. B. It sometimes misses a few lines.
C. It responds to performers quickly. D. It refuses to change captions on the screen.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Smart Glasses: A Game Changer B. Smart Glasses: A Symbol of Hope
C. Smart Glasses: A Solution to Blindness D. Smart Glasses: A Revolution to Theatres
2024届山西省阳泉市高三下学期三模考试英语试卷
第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。
A
We are barely a quarter into 2024, and it is already shaping up to be an impressive year for literature lovers everywhere. With new releases spanning various fields, readers are bound to find something to bury themselves in.
Forever and Always
By Brittany J. Thurman (Author), Shamar Knight-Justice (Illustrator)
Publication date: January 16, 2024
Worry and love go hand in hand in this children’s picture book. Olivia waits anxiously for her dad to come home from work, so she makes him something to make the time go by. School Library Journal reviewed, “This book gives oxygen to all the unstated fears, perhaps burning them off, offering a reality right out of the headlines, but by leaving it child-sized has a huge impact.”
A Calamity of Souls
By David Baldacci
Publication date: April 6, 2024
Jack Lee, a white lawyer from Freeman County, has never done anything to raise his voice against racism, but this time he does. He makes the decision to represent a black man named Jerome Washington, who is accused of murdering a wealthy white couple. However, Lee doubts his decision as there are fewer chances of winning. Desire, a black lawyer from Chicago, has always fought for justice and equality, and she partners with Lee to face the legal battle against the best lawyer. Both of them fight together for a fair trial and justice.
The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years
By Shubnum Khan
Publication date: January 9, 2024
When Sana and her dad move into Akbar Manzil, Sana can’t help but be fascinated by the house there. She endlessly explores the rooms, trying to unearth the house’s mysteries. But Sana is most curious by the locked room, which once belonged to a woman named Meena, the long-dead wife of the original owner of Akbar Manzil. Within the room’s walls also lives a sorrowful djinn who now watches Sana as her interest in Meena and the house’s mysteries turns into obsession.
1. What is special about the second book
A. Its plot is extremely mysterious and complicated.
B. It themes on the love among children and parents.
C. It displays justice and fairness against the racism.
D. It encourages readers to maintain bravery and curiosity.
2 Who is likely to read the book The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years
A. Readers who prefer horror novels. B. Readers who favor detective tales.
C. Readers who are fond of romantic stories. D. Readers who are fascinated by science fictions.
3. Which book is suitable for a five-year-old kid
A. A Calamity of Souls B. Forever and Always
C. School. Library Journal D. The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years
B
The horse-face skirt, or mamianqun in Chinese, is receiving renewed attention on the fashion stage.
Far from being photoshoot prop, wearing the horse-face skirt has become almost trend among many Chinese celebrities and influencers for various international social occasions. On Douyin, China’s TikTok, individuals who sport the horse-face skirt on city streets in Paris and other international cities can easily gain millions of likes. A popular blogger on Xiaohongshu appeared on a British television program to discuss the development of the English Premier League in China while wearing a horse-face skirt.
From its first appearance during the Song Dynasty to becoming a standout representation of Chinese clothing, mamianqun has crossed nearly a millennium of history. In the current trend of traditional Chinese clothing reconstruction, how has the horse-face skirt stood out to become the most famous clothing
Mao Zhaoxi, who is a hanfu enthusiast, told the Global Times that Hanfu is the external demonstration of culture, integrating the life philosophies, values, and aesthetic (美学) views formed and inherited (继承) by the Chinese people generation after generation. She said, “Many young people believe that the horse-face skirt is not just a fashion item, but also a cultural symbol. This shows the awakening of traditional aesthetic genes among the younger generations, indicating that the confidence in our own culture is constantly increasing.”
Moreover, Hu Xiao, one of the founders of the ancient Chinese costumes restoration team, analyzed one main reason of this phenomenon lies in the fact that the horse-face skirt has managed to remain relevant, never falling out of fashion. “Many people thought the horse-face skirt had disappeared for a while, but in fact, Chinese brides can always be seen in the costume of mamianqun.” The horse-face skirt possesses a strong sense of inheritance while also possessing fashionable features. This perhaps is the cultural DNA that enables it to become a fashion item.
The momentum (潮流) of Chinese-style clothing has begun, and how to lead the trend of Chinese-style clothing through design and how to stay at the forefront of the national trend is an issue that will not disappear in a short time.
4. What does the underlined word “sport” mean in paragraph 2
A. Compete. B. Display. C. Exercise. D. Decorate.
5. What can be learned from the text
A. Horse-face skirts are Chinese clothing with a long history.
B. Horse-face skirts had become fashionable in Song Dynasty.
C. Horse-face skirts have been the main clothing for a millennium.
D. Horse-face skirts are leading the clothing design around the world.
6. Which of the following best describes the impact of the horse-face skirt
A. It develops everyone’s aesthetic and philosophy view.
B. It represents the ancient Chinese costumes and life.
C. It wakens the young to love their own traditional culture.
D. It demonstrates the importance of Chinese-style clothing.
7. How does the author consider the future development of Chinese-style clothing
A. Good beginning and it will lead the world fashion.
B. Good beginning and it will fall into the disfavors.
C. Good beginning and it will own fashionable DNA.
D. Good beginning and it will have a long way to go.
C
Not getting enough sleep may cause you to feel five to 10 years older than you really are, according to two new studies. “Sleep plays a causal role in how old individuals feel,” Leonie Balter, a sleep researcher at Stockholm University in Sweden and the author of both studies, wrote in an email.
Health and mobility issues can contribute to feeling aged before your time, but when it comes to sleep, nodding off was a key to perceiving oneself as old, according to the studies, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. “Insufficient sleep causes feelings of sleepiness. Sleepiness is an important motivational state that makes us prioritize sleep and reduces our energy levels,” she said. A lack of energy and motivation can certainly contribute to feeling older while limiting a person’s ability to remain physically and socially active, both of which contribute to feeling young.
Balter and her colleagues conducted two studies. One tested how well 429 people between the ages of 18 and 70 had slept in their own homes over the previous month. For every night of poor sleep during that time, people reported feeling about a quarter of a year older than their chronological (按时间顺序) age. The second study asked 186 of the same participants to sleep in a lab for two nights, making sure they did not get more than four hours of shuteye each night. The subjective experience of aging was much greater when people experienced this degree of sleep insufficiency: On average, people felt nearly 4 years older than they really were.
“Overall, these findings emphasize the importance of enough sleep in maintaining a youthful subjective age,” said sleep researcher Dr. Chang-Ho Yun, a neurology professor at Seoul National University, who was not involved in the studies, “Feeling young is a good thing which has been associated in studies with living longer, a lower rate of dementia (痴呆), less depression and more positive characters such as optimism, hope and adaptation.”
8. What might contribute to feeling young according to paragraph 2
A. Enough sleep. B. Optimistic attitude.
C. Limited sociability. D. Insufficient motivation.
9. What can be learned in the two studies according to the third paragraph
A. All the tested participants were middle ages from Seoul.
B. Chronological age is influenced by less hours of naps.
C. The hours for sleeping were strictly limited in both studies.
D People in the latter study felt older than those in the former.
10. What was Dr. Chang-Ho Yun’s attitude towards Balter’s study
A. Doubtful. B. Unidentifiable. C. Favorable. D. Objective.
11 Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. The development of good sleep. B. The adaptation of sleepiness.
C. The vitality of sufficient sleep. D. The characteristics of sleepiness.
D
A ship that has spent decades trying to drill nearer to the earth’s mantle (地幔) is preparing for a new voyage to uncover clues to how life began.
With the plan to deepen a hole drilled nearly 20 years ago, two dozen geologists, microbiologists and other scientists will aboard the Joides Resolution to the Atlantis Massif. The hole won’t be the longest in the seafloor but would push closer than ever to the mantle and explore deeper layers of ocean crust (地壳) that haven’t been reached before. Engineers on the ship intend to lower heavy drilling tools through about 5,400 feet of water to find a hole on the seafloor about 15 inches wide. Joides engineers compared the process to standing on a chair and trying to lower a pencil tied to the end of string into the mouth of a soda bottle with a fan blowing.
Samples from the new depths will be taken to investigate whether a special mix of rock and water, Olivine, could have started life on Earth and possibly other planets. This green and magnesium-rich mineral, abundant at such depths, is critical to serpentinization (蛇纹石化), a reaction that occurs when some minerals encounter seawater. Geochemists think the process of serpentinization generates the energy and geochemical conditions favorable to the creation of organic molecules. “These are the building blocks of life,” said Susan Q. Lang, the expedition’s cochief scientist.
The new depth is thought where serpentinization occurs but where temperatures are beyond the limits at which life is known to exist. “If organic molecules are found there, it could help confirm that serpentinization leads to their creation, which contributed to the origin of life.” Dr. Lang said. Finding organic molecules in samples from serpentinization sites could also inform the search for life on other planets. “The geochemistry of fluids in the plumes of Enceladus, a moon of Saturn (土星), have been inferred by astrobiologists to be similar to the makeup of fluids found at the Atlantis Massif.” she added.
12. How long could it be from the ocean surface to New Target according to the text and picture
A. 14700 feet. B. 12150 feet. C. 11390 feet. D. 10040 feet.
13 What can we learn from the engineers’ example given in paragraph 2
A. Deepening the hole will be challenging.
B. Engineers will be required to stand high.
C. The size of the drill pipe needs to be large.
D. The task will be affected by the wind from a fan.
14. What is the significance of finding the serpentinization according the text
A. It may help to find a mineral rich in magnesium.
B. It may help to produce the organic molecules.
C. It may help to obtain the habitat of life on earth.
D. It may help to uncover clues to how life began.
15. What information can we get in the picture
A. The Joides Resolution could scale with depth.
B. The Wall Street Journal will organize the voyage.
C. The new voyage could be named Moho Moonshot.
D. The ship will leave for Portugal from Ponta Delgada.
2024届山西省太原市高三下学期三模考试英语试卷
第一节(共15小题;每小题3分, 满分45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。答案写在答题卡上。
A
Amazing apps helping seniors stay sharp
Undoubtedly, your grandparents gain experience and wisdom as they get older. However, they are likely to be anxious about health problems many seniors face, especially the frightening disorder of mental functioning 一 thinking, remembering, and reasoning. But don't worry! The apps are here to help your grandma and grandpa.
It presents level-based crossword puzzles and word search games, featuring oversized buttons and controls for seniors. Its games use point systems to judge the performance of players and it can dynamically adjust the difficulty of games to suit each individual -which keeps seniors enjoying their sense of achievement.
It includes everything seniors need to stay sharp-minded. All they have to do is spend ten minutes per day playing a wide range of the app's 45 available games. Peak even includes a built-in personal trainer that helps track players' progress and arrange the steps that they'll need to improve their mental sharpness.
It takes a scientific approach to brain training with a variety of games to improve seniors’ mental keenness. Players begin by seeing how well they challenge specific types of mental abilities. Then with fun themes and enjoyable elements added, they can keep players engaged while improving their performance at the given tasks.
It is a multipurpose app that helps seniors keep fit with brain training, physical activities, and tips on healthy eating. The approach starts with brain. stimulating games that improve memory, attention and speed. And to top it off, it also comes with senior-friendly workout videos.
21. What can the four apps help seniors do
A. Gain experience and wisdom. B. Keep life in order.
C. Relieve mental aging anxiety. D. Extend social circle.
22. How does Witty Words app make operation easier for the seniors
A. By designing large buttons. B. By tracing their progress.
c. By using built-in trainers. D. By providing dynamic games,
23. Which app also helps the seniors to build up the body
A. Witty Words. B. Peak. C. Lumosity. D. MindMate.
B
Walking into the on-campus barbershop, the student customers will be greeted by Alexander Garcia with clippers in hand, a harber chair, a full professional clipping set, and customers chatting about Ozzy's latest DJ set in the background
Garcia started cutting hair during his junior year of high school. He spent his time learning from barber videos by 360Jeezy on YouTube about different hair styles. That learning took trial and error, and he spent his time practicing on his younger cousin, but he never intended it to be a business.
He came into college as an Electrical and Computer Engineering major and spent his time in the students" associations, working as a part-time DJ. His journey of cutting hair on campus began in the second year, with mainly roommates and close friends coming in for a cut and a chat, but his hobby fully developed into CutzbyOzzy earher this year. Barbers in the city are expensive, he noticed, especially for college students, which pushed him to expand his hobby to a private business.
Garcia is busy, with appointments made usually a week in advance. Customers can pay $18 for a full haircut and $5 for a line-up. His business grows mostly through the word-of-mouth of his customers, who are mainly first-years. "Seeing that most of the customers are freshmen, I like to give them advice, try to expiain my own experience and promote student organizations because I feel that enhances my experience, " he said. "I lead them through things I encounter on the way-- internships(实习), scholarships, job opportunities, and questions. "
To Garcia, it’s about creating the feel of walking into an actual barbershop; it's about offering instructions and friendship to his customers. He's found over time that these students start breaking out of their shells and coming to him with their problems.
"I can just never stay put, " he said. "I always like to try different things in different fields. Apart from being an engineer, the barbershop is truly my life. "
24. What inspired Garcia to start his barbershop business
A. His hobby as a part-time DJ. B. The real demand from his friends.
B. The high cost of haircut in the city. D. His barbering experience in high school.
25. What helps Garcia's business grow
A. Discounts for the freshmen. B. Recommendation by customers.
C. Advertisements via social media. D. Partnership with local barbershops.
26. How does Garcia distinguish from other barbers in the city
A. He keeps his burbershop better-equipped
B. He provides a wider selection of hairstyles.
C. He shares more practical guidance for students.
D. He introduces more job opportunities to graduates.
27. Which of the following can best describe Garcia
A. Ambitious and adventurous. B. Multitalented and supportive,
C. Knowledgeable and intelligent. D. Business-minded and fame-seeking.
C
Feeling down about money Do you know you could have thousands of pounds worth of junk hiding in your drawers Well, here's some fantastic news to brighten your day: your unwanted tech could be a goldmine, with potential earnings ranging from 1, 300 to 6, 330. That's right - that neglected hairdryer, forgotten electric toothbrush, or unused smartphone sitting in your cupboard could be your ticket to some extra holiday cash, a dream summer vacation, or a special weekend treat!
Recent research from Recycle Your Electricals reveals a shocking 880 million unused working electrical items gathering dust in UK households, averaging 31 items per household. The potential earnings A suriprising 36. 7 billion for older, lower, and unbranded items and an astonishing 178. 5 billion for newer, higher branded items. It's an incredible new opportunity!
It's not just about making money; selling your old electricals is also great for the planet. Waste electricals are the fastest growing e-wastc stream, with few people realising that they contain some of the most precious materials on the planet, like gold, aluminium and lithium. So whether you choose to sell or donate your working items, or you recycle the broken ones, it's going to be good for the environment.
It's time to unlock that money. Start by taking stock of all your electricals and research their market value by considering factors like brand, age, and condition. Wipe down surfaces, remove dust, and ensure everything is in working order. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words - a detailed description with high-quality photos speaks louder. Select the platform that suits your item and target audience. Above all, security first. Ensure all personal data are securely wiped. If meeting in person, choose a safe, public location. Alternatively, use secure shipping methods with tracking for added peace of mind.
28. What can be inferred from paragraph 1
A. The wealth from junk is often overlooked
B. People often put plenty of cash in the drawers.
C. The potential earnings from wastes are worth a goldmine.
D. Electricals are likely to break down if not used frequently.
29. What can the e-waste be used for according to the text
A. Repair work, B. Metal extraction. C. Data security. D. Scientific research.
30. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Methods of saving money. B. Ways to promote online sales.
C. Procedures of online shopping. D. Steps to profit from used electricals.
31. What's the author's writing purpose
A. To offer tips for making a fortune.
B. To warn against e-waste pollution.
C. To increase the purchase of new electricals.
D. To advocate recycling economically and environmentally.
D
In an increasingly fast-paced world that rewards immediacy, urgency culture makes it hard to tell what is truly important and what is not. At work, this could involve handling frequent last- minute requests, unrealistic deadlines, and the expectation to be reachable even after hours. In personal life, behaviour patterns of urgency culture include overextending in relationships, frequently checking social media updates out of fear of missing out, and responding immediately to calls and texts, even when it 's inconvenient.
The constant rush to be “always on" professionally and personally can create stress. Being part of the "always on" culture often involves multitasking. However, research shows every time we multitask, it actually slows the brain down and may reduce productivity by up to 40 percent. Meanwhile, constant overstimulation - a significant contributor to urgency culture - will debilitate your dopamine(多巴胺)system. In short, the more overstimulated you are, the less joy you can feel. Over time, urgency culture can also be harmful to physical health. A false sense of urgency tricks the body into reacting as if it' s in a threatening situation, activating the "fight-or- flight” response. Your breathing becomes faster, your blood pressure and heart rate go up, and you lose the ability to regulate emotions, and an overactive fight-or-flight response contributes to high blood pressure, poor quality of sleep and eating disorders.
To avoid the urgency trap, experts recommend pausing for a few moments before leaping into action every time something comes up. It allows you to step back and assess whether this demand for your attention is in line with your priorities. Setting clear expectations in personal and professional relationships can also help plan, prioritize and problem-solve without causing false urgency. The best thing you can do to deal with urgency culture is to regularity engage in activities that remind you there is no rush.
32. Which of the following can be described as "urgency culture" according to paragraph1
A. Focusing on important matters. B. Finishing work before deadline.
C. Giving everything high priority. D. Maintaining useful relationships.
33. How does multitasking influence people according to the author
A. It contributes to their work efficiency.
B. They may feel under constant pressure.
C. It helps to slow down their working pace.
D. Their sense of achievement will decrease.
34. What does the underlined word "debilitate" in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Weaken, B. Balance. C. Activate. D. Divide.
35. Which of the following can be the best title of the text
A. The Power of Rush: The Secret to Modern Success
B. Stay Well-connected: The New Path to Personal Productivity
C. No Pressure, No Growth: Boosting Yourself in Urgency Culture
D. More Haste, Less Speed: Breaking Free From the "Always-on" Tamp
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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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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To help you get out and explore, language learning platform, Preply, has ranked Europe’s walkable cities.
Seville, Spain
Seville in Spain tops the list of Europe’s walkable cities. Visitors to this charming Spanish city can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. With just 20 minutes of walking between these attractions, you can really make the most of your time here.
Venice, Italy
Venice is famous as a port city for walkers. There are endless attractive passages to explore, as well as plenty of extremely impressive bridges over the crossing canals. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the fantastic Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, Basilica and bell tower, all in only 1.3 miles.
Florence, Italy
Florence secures its place as a walkable city in Europe thanks to its wonderful display of attractions that can be explored on foot. In only 33 minutes, visitors can take in the brilliance of Florence’s top destinations. A 1.6-mile route covers the famous Uffizi Gallery and the Galleria dell’ Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Statue of David.
Athens, Greece
Visitors to Athens can begin their journey at the Acropolis, climbing to discover the ancient Parthenon, which stands as evidence for the city’s ancient heritages. The National Archaeological Museum is also close by, housing a treasure trove (宝库) of artifacts that proudly display Greece’s impressive archaeological heritage.
21. What is special about Seville
A. It is Europe’s most walkable city.
B. It is famous for impressive canals.
C. Ancient treasures are housed there.
D. There are some wonderful attractions.
22. What can walkers do in Athens
A. Wander around Seville Cathedral. B. Visit the Grand Canal.
C. Explore the Uffizi Gallery. D. Climb the Acropolis.
23. In which city can visitors appreciate the Statue of David
A. Seville. B. Venice. C. Florence. D. Athens.
B
I’ve been a healthcare assistant with Marie Curie for four years. What led me to join this remarkable organization was a deeply personal experience.
Seven years ago, my father was in the end-of-life stage. He had wanted to be at home during his final moments, so I arranged for him to return home. He spent only one more night there, but he wasn’t alone. A Marie Curie nurse was by our side.
Facing the emotions that come with knowing a loved one is at the end of their life can be overwhelming. Having a nurse with us made it easier to deal with these feelings. That’s when I made the decision to join Marie Curie.
You might assume that being with family members during the end of one’s life would be a sad experience. But what may surprise you is that it’s not. The family, in my experience, make the most of the time they have and understand that their loved one is dying, but it’s not a time for sorrow; it’s a time of togetherness and warmth.
I remember one particular family—three sisters—and the fourth was in the end-of-life stage. When I arrived, she was unconscious, and I knew she might not make it through the night.
But sitting with the sisters, talking about their childhood, and sharing photos, I felt it was a special time. They mentioned that their sister had asked for peaches ’n’ cream earlier that day, and they made sure she got it.
We lost her that night. The sisters expected it, they thanked me, and it was a comforting experience. Our role is to support families and the individuals who are dying. We can’t change the matter of necessity, but we can make a difference. We provide support through the early stages of grief.
24. Why did the author join Marie Curie
A. To memorize her father. B. To deal with her sad feelings.
C. To provide help and services. D. To express her thanks to nurses.
25. What did the author do before the youngest sister died
A. She accompanied her family. B. She took photos for her.
C. She told stories to her sisters. D. She comforted her parents.
26. What does the author think of her job
A. Challenging. B. Rewarding. C. Eye-opening. D. Time-consuming.
27. What docs the author intend to express at last
A. The support of family counts. B. Helping others is helping yourself.
C. It’s never late to change ourselves. D. End-of-life company means a lot.
C
A new study from a team at the University of Pittsburgh has discovered blood-based markers that can reveal someone’s biological age, which could help treat various health problems that can happen as our bodies get older.
We have our actual ages—the number of years we’ve been alive—and then we have biological ages, which is related to the wear and tear on cells and organs. Knowing this biological age can help us work out disease risk, tailor treatments, and better understand the different rates at which our bodies break down.
“Imagine two people aged 65,” says Aditi Gurkar, a geriatrician at the University of Pittsburgh. “One rides a bike to work and goes skiing on the weekends and the other can’t climb ad flight of stairs.”
“They have the same age, but different biological ages. Why do these two people age differently ” To help answer this question, the researchers enlisted the help of 196 elderly adults, split into two groups: one group of volunteers aged 75 or older who were classified as healthy agers, and the other group of volunteers aged 65-75 who were classified as rapid agers. The healthy agers were able to climb a flight of stairs or walk for 15 minutes without resting, while the rapid agers had to take breaks through each activity.
The distinction gave the study team the chance to look at differences between the groups in metabolites (代谢物) : small chemical substances left by biological processes in the body. They can be used as evidence for which processes are happening, and how well they’ re running.
“We chose to look at metabolites because they are dynamic,” says Gurkar. “They change in real time to reflect our current health and how we feel, and we have the power to influence them through our lifestyle, diet and environment.”
With more research, it might be possible to develop a blood test for quick and easy biological age assessment. That test could then be run on people at earlier ages, when changes to molecular processes are easier to modify.
28. What do the underlined words “the wear and tear” mean in paragraph 2
A. The damage. B. The repair. C. The examination. D. The decrease.
29. How did the researchers do the study according to the fourth paragraph
A. By analysing some figures. B. By making a comparison.
C. By quoting an expert. D. By grouping volunteers randomly.
30. Why did the team do research on metabolites
A. They can affect our lifestyle and diet. B. They can reflect our current thoughts.
C. They can be taken out and tested easily. D. They can show the present body conditions.
31. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Rare Disease Resulted from Blood B. A Better Way to Keep Us Younger
C. A Blood Test Indicating Health Problems D. An Approach to Becoming Stronger
D
A biotech company announced that it has reached an important milestone: the creation of a long-sought kind of stem cell for the closest living relative of the woolly mammoth (猛象).
“This is probably the most significant step in the early stages of this project,” said George Church, a geneticist at Harvard University. The woolly mammoth was extinct thousands of years ago. Church has been working to bring the mammoth and other extinct species back to life using the latest cloning and genetic (基因的) engineering techniques.
And now the company says scientists have for the first time created stem cells for the mammoth’s closest living relative, Asian elephants. The achievement is still far from the ultimate goal of creating herds (牧群) of giant hairy beasts, but Church said, “It’s a major step. This is kind of like asking Neil Armstrong if he plans to go to Mars—kind of missing the point he just landed on the moon on Apollo 11.”
Scientists can now try to use cloning techniques and gene editing to control the cells in the hope of someday creating elephants with key characters of mammoths, such as heavy coats and the layers of fat that enabled them to survive in cold climates.
Some scientists have different ideas. “What are you going to get out of this ” asked Karl Flessa, a professor of geosciences at the University of Arizona. “If you’ re going to release a herd into the Arctic tundra, is that herd going to go marching off to its second extinction in the face of global warming ”
But Church and his colleagues defended the project. Church said the woolly mammoth program could lead to new ways to protect endangered species like Asian elephants by expanding their habitat and helping scientists study the animals. Reintroducing elephants with woolly mammoth characters could also help fight global warming by restoring ecosystems in ways that would help reduce the amount of carbon being released into the atmosphere.
32. Which field does the creation mainly belong to
A. Research on species. B. Clone technology.
C. Animal protection. D. Space exploration.
33. What does the author want to explain by mentioning Neil Armstrong
A. The advancement of space technology. B. The challenges met during the project.
C. The astronaut’s determination D. The significance of the achievement.
34. What’s Flessa’s attitude towards the project
A. Approving. B. Tolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The benefits of the project. B. The ways to save endangered species.
C. The steps to reduce our carbon footprint. D. The causes of global warming.
答案：
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【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了伦敦今年一些值得一看的展览，包括展览的主题、地点、时间和票价等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Glass Master at Kew Gardens”部分的句子“Dale Chihuly creates sculptures out of glass that we would normally think impossible.”（Dale Chihuly创造了我们通常认为不可能的玻璃雕塑。）和“ More of Moore at Museum of London”部分的句子“Henry Moorr is best-known for his abstract figure sculptures.”（Henry Moorr最为人所知的是他的抽象人物雕塑。）可知，Glass Master和More of Moore都是雕塑展览，故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Shining a Light on Rembrandt at Dulwich Picture Gallery”部分的句子“Rembrandt’s Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery. 2 October-2 December, 15.”（Rembrandt’s Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery，10月2日至12月2日，15英镑。）可知，11月10日可以在Dulwich Picture Gallery欣赏展览，故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“This year is zipping along at quite a speed, and London’s already witnessed some great exhibitions.”（今年过得相当快，伦敦已经见证了一些伟大的展览。）文章主要介绍了伦敦的一些展览信息，包括展览的主题、地点、时间和票价等，因此，我们可以推断这篇文章可能出现在在展览宣传册上，故选D。
【答案】4 C 5. D 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了Tirelli Costumes这家公司，它是一家制作特殊服装和服装的工作室，因其在电影服装设计方面无与伦比的工作而赢得了“奥斯卡裁缝店”的绰号。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It has earned the nickname the “Oscar tailor’s shop” for its incomparable work in film costume design.(它因其在电影服装设计方面无与伦比的工作而赢得了“奥斯卡裁缝店”的绰号)”可知，商店赢得了“奥斯卡裁缝店”的绰号是由于它有一流的电影服装设计。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Umberto Tirelli started the shop in November 1964. It has been behind 17 Academy Awards for best costume design. Most recently, its workers helped create the costumes for Ridley Scott’s movie Napoleon. The film’s costume designers were nominated (提名) for an Oscar that will be decided at the Academy Awards in Hollywood this weekend.(1964年11月，Umberto Tirelli开了这家店。它已经获得了17项奥斯卡最佳服装设计奖。最近，该公司的员工帮助制作了雷德利·斯科特的电影《拿破仑》的服装。这部电影的服装设计师获得了奥斯卡提名，奥斯卡将于本周末在好莱坞举行的奥斯卡颁奖典礼上揭晓)”可推知，提到电影《拿破仑》是为了说明Umberto Tirelli的成就。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段““After the 1984 costume design Oscar for Amadeus, Tirelli could have accepted many international projects “because the market was immediately interested,” Trappetti said. But Tirelli, who died in 1990, was not sure. Trappetti remembered him saying, “I’m not going to America If America wants, America will come looking for me.”(“在1984年为Amadeus获得奥斯卡最佳服装设计奖后，Tirelli可以接受许多国际项目，”Trappetti说，“因为市场立即产生了兴趣。”但是1990年去世的Tirelli并不确定。Trappetti记得他说过:“我不去美国，如果美国愿意，美国就会来找我。”)”可推知，Tirelli的话表明他并未意识到自己的巨大潜力。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““You can’t make those costumes in a factory. In a factory you can make films with robots, futuristic or fantasy, ” Trappetti said. “But these things have to be made by hand.”(Trappetti说：“你不能在工厂里制作这些服装。在工厂里，你可以用机器人拍电影，无论是未来派还是奇幻派。但这些东西必须手工制作。”)”可知，Tirelli的工人的服装都是纯手工艺制作，由此可推知，Tirelli的员工们崇尚工匠精神。故选D。
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了芬兰赫尔辛基的Kaffa Roastery咖啡烘焙公司与当地的AI公司Elev合作，利用人工智能创造出一种新的咖啡混合物“AI-conic”。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Human experts spend years roasting and tasting coffee from many places to learn about the beans. They might then combine a coffee bean from Africa with another one from South America to come up with a new blend. But, a coffee roasting company in Helsinki, Finland is hoping that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help ease the workload.”（人类专家花费数年时间从许多地方烘焙和品尝咖啡，以了解咖啡豆。然后，他们可能会将一种来自非洲的咖啡豆与另一种来自南美洲的咖啡豆结合起来，形成一种新的混合物。但是，芬兰赫尔辛基的一家咖啡烘焙公司希望人工智能(AI)可以帮助减轻工作量。）可知，主要是介绍了人工智能在咖啡烘焙行业的应用，所以第一段的作用是引出主题，故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“However, after the first blind test of the new blend, Kaffa’s coffee experts agreed that the AI-assisted blend was perfect. There was no need to change.”（然而，在对新混合物进行的第一次盲测后，Kaffa的咖啡专家们一致认为，这款由AI协助制作的混合物是完美的，无需改变。）可知，新的混合物得到了积极的反馈，但并没有证明AI比人类更优秀，故选D。
【10题详解】
：细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Hampf said he thought the combination was “somewhat weird.””（Hampf说他认为这种组合“有点奇怪”。）可知，Hampf认为AI-conic混合物有点奇怪，故选B。
【11题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段“Elev’s Antti Merilehto said “AI-conic” is an example of “how AI can introduce new perspectives to seasoned professionals.””（Elev的Antti Merilehto说，“AI-conic”是一个例子，展示了AI如何为seasoned的专业人士带来新的视角。）可知，专业人士应该是经验丰富的 ，故这里的“seasoned”意为“经验丰富的”，故选D。
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了新兴公司PurePlus研发的第一个产品Faves，该产品解决了食物浪费问题，并阐释了其生产原料、产品研发背景及目的等内容。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The ultimate aim of the company is to tackle food waste in a meaningful and healthy way.(该公司的最终目标是以一种有意义和健康的方式解决食物浪费)”以及第四段中“PurePlus works with farmers to secure unsold or unsellable produce to turn into plant-based powders that can be used in multiple food and drink applications.(PurePlus与农民合作，确保卖不出去或卖不出去的农产品变成植物性粉末，可用于多种食品和饮料)”可知，PurePlus的目标是以可持续的方式回收食物废物。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章倒数第三段“The US Sustainable Development Goals initiative have laid out plans to reduce food waste by half by 2030. It is seeking to tackle the issue due to the increased burden on waste management systems, impact on climate change and food insecurity that it brings.(美国可持续发展目标倡议制定了到2030年将食物浪费减少一半的计划。由于废物管理系统的负担增加、对气候变化的影响以及由此带来的粮食不安全，它正在寻求解决这一问题。)”可知，that it brings为定语从句修饰food insecurity，it指代此句中的“the issue”，即前文提到的food waste这个问题。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Instead of following in her family’s footsteps, she set up PurePlus in 2018. PurePlus works with farmers to secure unsold or unsellable produce to turn into plant-based powders that can be used in multiple food and drink applications.(她没有追随家人的脚步，而是在2018年成立了PurePlus。PurePlus与农民合作，确保卖不出去或卖不出去的农产品变成植物性粉末，可用于多种食品和饮料)”及最后一段““Faves has set out to solve the climate crisis by preventing food waste by upcycling perfectly good fruits and vegetables to create a candy that’s good for people and the planet, thus, making both healthy choices and climate impact more accessible, ” Amy Keller said in a statement. “We don’t make a product unless it will deliver a real benefit and is truly sustainable. ”(艾米·凯勒在一份声明中说：“Faves已经开始着手解决气候危机，通过升级回收完美的水果和蔬菜，创造一种对人类和地球都有益的糖果，从而使健康的选择和气候影响更容易获得。我们不会生产一种产品，除非它能带来真正的效益，而且是真正可持续的。”)”可推知，Amy Keller成立了PurePlus，旨在为社会和环境带来好处，所以她富有社会责任感。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Is climate candy set to be the next trend (气候糖果会成为下一个趋势吗)”和文章第二段“LA-based PurePlus says yes.The startup launched its first consumer product, Faven, two years ago.(洛杉矶PurePlus的答案是肯定的。两年前，这家初创公司推出了第一款消费产品Faven)”及第三段“The ultimate aim of the company is to tackle food waste in a meaningful and healthy way.(PurePlus与农民合作，确保卖不出去或卖不出去的农产品变成植物性粉末，可用于多种食品和饮料)”可知，介绍了新兴公司PurePlus研发的第一个产品Faves，并阐释了其生产原料、产品研发背景及目的等内容。B选项“气候糖果正在解决食物浪费问题”为最佳标题，符合本文主旨。故选B。
2024届山西省临汾市高三下学期三模考试英语试卷
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了南加州大学在线大学预科课程，包括申请要求、课程时间、申请时间、取消和退款、奖学金等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Application requirements部分中“Students must be at least 14 years old or older. (学生必须年满14岁。)”可知，申请人需年满14岁。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Program start date and application deadlines表格中Management对应的“Application deadline (申请截止日期)”和“October 4, 2023 (2023年10月4日)”可知，如果你想申请管理专业，10月4日是提交申请的最后一天。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Scholarships部分中“USC Pre-College Program is proud to honor full scholarships for our Online Exploration Courses to students enrolled in the summer session of USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI). Qualified students who are enrolled in grades 9 – 12 can send an email for application and enrollment instructions to precollegeonline@usc.edu. (南加州大学大学预科课程很自豪地向参加南加州大学邻里学术倡议夏季课程的学生颁发在线探索课程的全额奖学金。符合条件的9—12年级学生可向precollegeonline@usc.edu发送申请和入学说明电子邮件。)”可知，该大学预科课程为符合条件的学生提供全额奖学金。故选A项。
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章报道了猫头鹰弗拉科 从纽约中央公园动物园的围栏中逃了出来。在躲过了各种救援尝试后，弗拉科已经很好地适应了他宽敞的新家——他可能会一直呆在那里。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Zoo officials worried that Flaco, who had been kept in his zoo cage for 13 years, may have lost the survival abilities he needed in the wild.（动物园官员担心，在动物园笼子里被关了13年的弗拉科可能已经失去了在野外生存所需的能力。）”可知，因为他被关在笼子里太久了所以动物园官员担心弗拉科的生存能力。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“But this week, zoo officials announced they accepted that Flaco remained in Central Park because he had been seen bringing up bones and fur from the park’s abundant community of rats. ‘He has been very successful at hunting and consuming the abundant rats in the park.’ zoo officials told the New York Post. ‘And that’s amazing. He’s hunting on his own. He’s flying better. Flaco really seems to be enjoying himself out there.’（但本周，动物园官员宣布，他们接受Flaco留在中央公园，因为有人看到它从公园里大量的老鼠群落中叼来骨头和皮毛。“他在猎捕和吃掉公园里大量的老鼠方面非常成功。动物园官员告诉《纽约邮报》。“这太神奇了。他在独自打猎。他飞得好多了。弗拉科似乎在那里玩得很开心。”）”可知，从第三段可以推断弗拉科已经适应了野外环境。故选A。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第四段划线词后“They go around searching for food at night. They sleep during the day, or try to, like lots of people who work the overnight shift. （它们在夜间四处寻找食物。他们白天睡觉，或者试着睡觉，就像很多上夜班的人一样。）”可知，猫头鹰是夜行动物，划线词是在夜晚活跃的。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“ Yet some New Yorkers who don’t know proper bird-watching behavior reportedly see Flaco sleep in a tree during the day, and begin to shout at him. It interrupts his sleep. Flaco can’t try to say “shh, shh” with the traditional New York reply. After all, a bird can’t give someone the bird.（然而，据报道，一些不知道正确观鸟行为的纽约人看到Flaco白天在树上睡觉，就开始对它大喊大叫。它打断了他的睡眠。弗拉科不能用传统的纽约人的回答说“嘘，嘘”。）”可知，作者对弗拉科睡眠被打断的态度是不同意的。故选D。
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了埃因霍芬理工大学的学生们创造出一款名叫Zem的吸收二氧化碳的电动汽车。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Their car, called the Zem, is equipped with a special filter (过滤器) that cleans up the CO2 produced by other cars on the road. (他们的汽车名为Zem，配备了一种特殊的过滤器，可以清除道路上其他汽车产生的二氧化碳。)”可知，Zem能吸收二氧化碳是因为拥有特殊的过滤器。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Its body panels (金属板) were 3D printed to reduce waste and minimize the production of CO2. Recycled plastics were also used throughout the outside and inside. The car’s powertrain, which consists of small battery packs and a 22-kWh motor, also makes use of regenerative braking to increase efficiency. (它的车身金属板是3D打印的，以减少浪费并最大限度地减少二氧化碳的产生。内外都使用了再生塑料。该车的动力系统由小型电池组和一个22千瓦时的电机组成，还利用再生制动来提高效率。)”可知，Zem的制造减少浪费、使用再生

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