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2024学年第二学期高三英语教学质量调研试卷
(考试时间105分钟：满分115分)
I. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and
grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of
the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Dig holes across the country
Published in 1998, Louis Sachar's book, Holes, has won lots of awards. A film version of it
was released in 2003, (1)(produce) in a professional manner by Disney, i'hcn, in 2018, the
Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company created a stage show that was motivated by both the
book and the Hollywood film. Now, that show, (2) was a huge success when it first came out,
is coming back to the stage and will be going on a tour across England.
(3) Holes tells is the story of Stanley Yelnats, a boy born into a poor family. Yelnats
(4)(accuse) of a crime he didn't commit. Sent to a prison camp in the desert, Yelnats must
spend his days (5)(dig) holes amid poisonous snakes under the instruction of a strict prison
officer. (6)Yelnats is told that this is to “build character”, he soon unearths a mystery buried
deep beneath the ground. Sachar's story of hardship (7)(inspire) book readers and film
audiences fbr years.
The stage show is being brought back and performed around the country by the Children's
Theatre Partnership (CTP), The CTP was founded in 2010, (8) the purpose of producing and
touring theatre shows that are aimed at young people. Holes is the first of three shows
(9)(take) on tour over the next tlircc years. A new cast of actors is bringing the book's
characters to life, from a script (剧木)that was written by Sachar himself so (10)can match
the aulhcnticily of this adaptation. The tour of Holes started in Northampton on 24 January and
will be traveling across England before finishing in Canterbury on 30 May. If you want to find out
more about the show and where it's on, and to book tickets, visit holesonstage.co.uk
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used
only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.artificially B.bound C.causally D.conservationists E.considerable
F.definitive G.dominate H.grounds 1,linked J.stabilized K.stufT
Eat away fire
The African continent has a wide variety of habitat types, but savanna (热带稀树草原)
ecosystems cover roughly half And where there is savanna, there is fire. "It's an important part of
the ecology of the system,“ says University of Liverpool ecologist James R. Probcrt. Burning
allows grasses to (11)by keeping taller bushes from spreading on (he landscape. Loss of
grasses could push out species sucli as wildebeest (牛於).A decade ago, researchers believed that
the decline in fires in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park was due to the recovery of wildebeest
populations after a certain disease. When millions of wildebeest (12) themselves with
grass, they remove fuel from the landscape, making fires less frequent and less severe.
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However, Probert and his coworkers found that even after wildebeest populations (13)
in the mid-1990s, fires continued to decrease in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Their
analysis of satellite data revealed a(n) (14)40 percent decline in wildfires between 2001
and 2014一coinciding with dramatic increases in farm animals in the area.
“If you have lots of grass-eating animals, then you have less fire. Thal's well known,“ Proberi
says. uBut I don't think anybody had realized the extent of the decline in tire and (15)it to
farm animals befbre.,5John Fryxell, a biologist al the University of Guelph, calls this pattern
“really interesting.^^ He warns that 15 years of data is still a small sample for (16)
conclusions. uThis suggests there's something interesting here that could provide the (17)
for a deeper experimental analysis/* he adds. Future research could include (18)
controlling fire frequency or animal populations in certain areas. It can be followed by monitoring
the landscape's response over time.
Probert notes that some areas face a problem where ft rm animals use up more resources than
the land can sustain. He suggests that (19) work with sheep or cattle farmers. They can
develop an alternating feeding plan, spreading the animals' impact over time and space. Studies
like Probert's reveal how wild places like the Serengeti-Mara are (20) connected to human
activities. Their findings stress the urgency for sustainable practices to preserve wildlife and
ecosystems.
II. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,
C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
One of the quickest ways to get a job lately has been to announce on social media that you
were laid off.
Despite the overall strength of the job market, layoffs have been increasing in recent months.
Companies in the entertainment, automotive, and financial industries, such as Netflix, Tesla, and
JPMorgan Chase, have all announced layoffs, and more are (21)in the technology,
aerospace, and travel sectors.
However, many recently laid-off (22)are turning to social media platforms to share
their experiences and seek new employment opportunities. What was once considered an
embarrassing no-no has now become a(n) (23) move to show one's toughness and
readiness for new challenges.
Nathan Felt, (24), shared his layoff experience online after losing his position as a
director of product design at Guaranteed Rate. He expressed a mix of disappointment and hope fbr
the ftitiire, and provided a podcast discussing how (25) can lead to growth opportunities.
His post, which did not (26) ask fbr a job, received numerous responses, including several
job offers. He eventually started a new role as a product-design leader at Amazon.
Career coaches advise job seekers to avoid (27)bitterness in their online posts. (28)
, they suggest expressing gratitude for their previous employment and conveying eagerness
fbr new opportunities. Liz Maupin, a marketing producer in Los Angeles, posted about her
dismissal. She wrote, you hear of anything, I'm a lovely producer and am (29)about
keeping working." Within 24 hours, she was flooded with responses, and one of them turned into a
job offer, which she described as" (30)
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Others who have successfully found new jobs through social media emphasize the
importance of providing (31)information, such as job titles, experience levels, and their
value to a team. Sarah Nelson, who works in human resources, (32)her layoff from a San
Francisco firm on a social media platfbnn. She (33) in conversations with several
companies. Recently she started a new remote job as a recruiter (招聘人员)with Dandy, an online
dental lab platform, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Silvia Fuentes, who revealed her layoff last week, specified that she was seeking a mid-level
digital product designer role. She included the phrase "hmu" ("hit me up”, meaning "contact me^^)
in her (34)fbr job opportunities. She was (35)by several professionals online in
no time, and she has had a few initial conversations so far.
21. A. maintained B. candidates C. individuals D. employers
22. A. receivers B. false C. defensive D. strategic
23. A. risky B. in particular C. as a result D. fbr instance
24. A. on the whole B. setbacks C. achievements D. promotions
25. A. shelters B. gratefillly C. randomly D. skillhilly
26. A. directly B. displaying C. overcoming D. Meanwhile
27. A. generating B. Nevertheless C. Hence D. pessimistic
28. A. Instead B. enthusiastic C. ambitious D. incredible
29. A. flexible B. irresistible C. controversial D. timely
30. A. accidental B. statistical C. detailed D. caused
31. A. classified B. negotiated C. battled D. intervened
32. A. publicized B. believed C.engaged D. criterion
33. A. specialized B. demand C. preference D. tracked down
34. A. request B. logged out C. called off D. criterion
35. A. wrapped up B. logged out C. called off D. tracked down
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the
one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
What would your answer be if I were to ask you what you wanted from life Would it be
money, power, a loving family, close friends, a great job or something else
Author Gretchen Rubin asked hersel f that question one day while sitting in trafTic on a bus.
After giving it some thought, she realized that, overall, she wanted to be happy. If happiness was
to be her goal, Rubin realized, “The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and
I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter." This conclusion began a 12-month
commitment to discover what would add more happiness to her life. The pursuit resulted in
Rubin's New York l imes best-selling book The Happiness Project.
According to some of the reviews, this is more than a typical self-help book. One Amazon
review reads, uThis is the rare book that will make you both smile and think-often on the same
page , It's fill I of humor, insight and actual examples from Rubin's year-long experiment. Tn an
effort to reach her goal, she tested numerous theories on happiness. Going through philosophy,
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science, popular culture and more, the writer chose specific habits to examine and try to integrate
into her lifestyle.
Rubin's book is divided into 12 chapters, each highlighting a different month and specific
area of focus. In chapters one through 11, each new focus or category includes three or four things
to work on. For example, the firsl chapter begins with January and the importance of getting more
physical and mental energy. The corresponding goals consist of getting better sleep and exercising
more. Later chapters discuss topics such as the importance of making time fbr friends, play, your
passions and more. Chapter 12 concentrates on pulling everything together and adopting all the
new habits. At the end of her 12-month journey, Rubin concluded that small, daily changes had, in
fact, resulted in a deeper sense of happiness.
In this new year, instead of making new resolutions that you'll probably abandon by
February, why not give Rubin's Happiness Project a try It is likely that you will then see an
increase in your own happiness in 2025 and the happiness you bring to others around you.
36. made Gretchen Rubin start her 12-month commitment to studying how to achieve
happiness.
A. Sitting in traffic on a bus
B. Reading a self-help book
C. Noticing her overlooking cnicial matters
D. Wanting to write a bcst-sclling book
37. Which of the following is a feature ofThe Happiness Project
A. It is organized by monthly challenges.
B. It is written in a quite serious way.
C. It provides detailed experimental data.
D. 11 oilers fim and wise rcal-lifc examples.
38. According to The Happiness Project,contributes to greater physical and mental energy.
A. enhancing rest and activity
B, adopting a strict habit tracker
C. scheduling weekly social hours
D. pursuing creative outlets daily
39. The main purpose of the passage is to.
A. describe the author's personal journey of sclf-discovcry
B. inspire readers to seek happiness as the book suggests
C. explain the importance of setting goals in life
D. promote sales of a particular selPhelp book
(B)
Less plastic in your food
Limiting exposure to phthalates (欧酸盐)isn,t as simple as avoiding particular types of
packaging, because these chemicals can enter your food long before it is packaged. Mariccl
Maffini, a chemical safety expert, states that while manufacturers and regulators should ensure
food safely, consumers can also take measures to reduce their exposure to plastic-related
chemicals. Here are six steps.
Avoid plastic food storage containers.
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If you do use them, don't heat them in the microwave, and avoid using them to store liot food,
because heat can increase leaching （渗出）.And keep your food below the top of the container to
avoid contact with the lid or cover, which arc often plastic.
Steer clear of fast foods.
Plasticizers in fast food arc a cause for concern. Our tests detected some of the highest levels
of phthalates and their alternatives in fast food. One possible reason could be that fast food is
frequently prepared by workers wearing plastic gloves, which are known to be rich in these
substances.
Limit high-fat foods.
Fast foods arc often high in fat, and some research has shown that foods with higher fat
content tend to have more plasticizers. For instance, a 2020 review reported that certain chemicals
in cream were oRcn five to ten times higher than they were in milk.
Eat fresh, minimally processed food.
Ensure your diet includes plenty of unpackaged fhiits and vegetables, as they have fewer
opportunities to come into contact with phthalates. A study based on 2013 to 2014 data found that
those who ate more highly processed foods had higher levels of certain phthalate byproducts in
their human waste.
Choose wood and stainless （彳＜锈）steel for kitchen tools.
Cutting up on a plastic cutting board can generate microplastics, so consider using a wooden board
instead. Some plastic uses arc probably riskier than others—putting hot food into a plastic bowl
and using plastic wrap tbr leftovers may expose you more than giving your lettuce a quick dry in a
plastic drying tool, fbr example.
Use water bottles made of glass or steel.
Avoid plastic bottles and cups, which are often made with harmful substances. Carrying around
your own stainless steel straws helps you get rid of plastic ones and reduce waste.
40. Which of （he following statements is true according to the passage
A. Non-plastic cutting surfaces decrease the release of tiny pieces.
B. Fat-rich foods naturally contain higher plasticizer concentrations.
C. Fast food workers' health problem is a hidden contributor to food pollution.
D. Diets full of processed foods correlate with increased traces of blood pressure.
41. You arc planning to pack a lunch fbr school tomorrow. What will you probably do to make it
healthier
A. Pack a salad in a glass container and carry a stainless steel water bottle.
B. Keep sausages in a plastic lunchbox fbr heating in a microwave oven.
C. Wrap ready-made dishes in plastic film and take a glass water bottle.
D. Put fried chicken wings and hot dogs in a throwaway paper bag.
42. What can be concluded from the passage
A. Plastic-free food preparation is ideal fbr ecological safety.
B. Choosing tinpackagcd Ibods can erase plasticizer exposure risks.
C. Daily habits can significantly affect exposure to harmful chemicals.
D. Government regulations are the main way to reduce plastic-related risks.
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(C)
Apple is making a new feature called Lockdown Mode to protect its products from the
world's most advanced spyware. This mode is fbr a small number of users targeted by the spyware.
When ttimed on, Lockdown Mode will limit what apps, websites and features can do. For example,
on an iPhone, it will block most message attachments and incoming calls from people the user
hasn't previously had a call with.
Last November, Apple accused a foreign cybersecurity (网络安仝:)company, PPP Group, of
installing spyware to target Apple products used by journalists, business people, academics, and
government officials. Apple claimed that PPP's tools allowed attacks, including from some
organizations willing to pay huge sums to target a tiny portion of users with valuable infbnnation.
Weeks earlier, Apple had updated its software to fix a fault that PPP had been exploiting to
silently infect iPhones using iMessage. This fault allowed a rare and dangerous "zcro-click" attack,
where users could get infected without clicking on anything, according to the Citizen Lab, an
academic research group.
PPP Group has said that it provides tools fbr police and security departments around the
world to fight crime and has ended contacts with organizations that have abused its software. It
argued that Apple's lawsuit should be dismissed because it acts as an agent of foreign
administrations. However, a central appeals court ruled that such immunity doesn't apply to
foreign companies. Apple's lawsuit is currently on hold while the highest court reviews a related
case involving PPP and Meta Platlorms* WhatsApp.
On Wednesday, PPP said it welcomes any solution that strengthens privacy. But it also said
it's important fbr security departments to be able to access encoded data for criminal
investigations.
Apple plans to test the Lockdown feature soon and will release it widely this fhll as part of its
new operating systems Ibr iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. "Lockdown Mode will reduce the
attack surface and increase the costs fbr greedy spyware companies," said Citizen Lab Director
Ron Dcibcrl. Apple will also give rewards of up to $2 million to researchers who find weaknesses
in Lockdown Mode.
43. Which of the following statements about Lockdown Mode is true according to the passage
A. It turns on automatically fbr all Apple devices.
B. It secures mobile devices with high-end hardware.
C. It reduces spyware profits with improved safeguards.
D. It enjoys great popularity among Apple users lately.
44. The phrase “such immunily“ in paragraph 4 most probably refers to___ .
A. the ability to end contracts with misusing organizations
B. the power to provide tools fbr police to fight crime
C. the right of being informed of relevant cases
D. the freedom from being taken to court
45. It can be inferred from the passage that.
A. PPP Group takes no part in the "zero-click" attack
B. Apple's lawsuit against PPP Group has been rejected
C. PPP Group's tools are used safely by authorized agencies
D. Apple attaches great importance to the security of its users
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46. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Apple challenges PPP Group over spyware impact
B. Apple plans too! to boost security against spyware
C. Apple performs past counter-measures against spyware
D. Apple initiates legal bailie with PPP Group over spyware
Section C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence
can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. What this means is that wc can now place direct orders with them.
B. In turn, retail customers were unable to place orders for new books.
C. 1"hc company is upgrading these security measures to prevent Allure disorders.
D. It doesn't anticipate it will have to change the publication date of any of its coming books.
E. Macmillan denied that it would fbcus on expanding its digital presence to reach a wider
audience.
F. However, the restart of order processing is seen as a positive step to normalize business
operations.
Macmillan to restart proceeding orders
Macmillan, one of the largest book publishers in the U.S., said it is again able to process
book orders as it makes progress recovering from a computer-attack it disclosed last week.
The company, whose divisions include St. Martin's Press and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, said it
is working its way through a pile of orders. (47)This is a relief for both the publishers
and the retailers (寄告商)who rely on timely deliveries.
Macmillan, which is owned by Germany's Vcrlag Gruppc Georg von lloltzbrinck GmbH, las(
week disclosed a security problem and said it had taken its systems offline as a result.
(48)Several retailers said consumers likely wouldn,t notice in the short run because
there was adequate stock available, though.
A spokeswoman for Macmillan said no further information would be shared at this time.
(49)Dane Ncllcr, chief manager of New York-based bookseller Shakespeare & Co.
said: "(50)We had been going through wholesalers (批发商)to get new books or
waiting for those in transit. This is about business going back to normal." The return to direct
ordering is expected to make the supply chain more efficient and reduce delays for customers.
III. Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the
passage and liow it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.
51. Watch out for blue light!
How many digital devices do you use throughout the day If you're like most people, you
probably spend hours on your computer, cellphone or tablet. I hese devices are convenient and
entertaining, but they all give offbluc light. The question is: Should you be concerned
According to WebMD, there is no current proof that regular exposure to blue light leads to
long-term damage to your eyes. Yet several other studies seem to demonstrate a connection
between blue light and eye damage. Due to these different opinions, it is essential that people
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study more to determine if blue light is bad for one's health.
Sunlight contains different colors of light, each with different wavelengths and energy levels.
Blue wavelengths are good fbr people during daylight hours because they can boost one's
attention, reaction times and mood. But the concern is that blue's wavelength is very close to that
of ultraviolet (UV)(紫外线的)light.
Research has long shown that ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause eye damage. Some studies
suggest a troublesome connection between eye tissue damage and blue-light wavelengths ranging
between 415 and 455 nanometers (纳米).Most digital devices have wavelengths that measure
between 400 and 490 nanometers so that many think that this fact, alone, establishes a cause for
concern.
Blue light is also believed to affect your sleep cycle. It helps to manage your wake-and-sleep
patterns by providing energy keeping you awake during the day. Nevertheless, the same energy
becomes an issue at night as it misleads your body into believing it's still daytime, leaving you
incapable of attaining a restful night's sleep.
To lessen the potential risks, several practical strategies can be employed. Simple actions like
reducing the screen brightness and using blue-light-blocking applications can effectively decrease
your exposure to blue light. However, the most effective approach is to avoid using digital devices
fbr a few hours before going to bed.
IV. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
52 .在研发团队的共同努力下，一种平价新药将将问世。(horizon)
53 .这个古道热肠的退休售票员曾是 位备受尊敬的地方文化推广者。(ready)
54 .对于职场新人而言，去公司各个部门进行实践，获得全方位的感知，这一点至关重要。
(10
55 .这家老字号餐厅以其独特的交饪方法和传统的地方风味吸引了众多食客，成了这座城市
的美食地标。(attract)
V. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the inshuctions given
below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学高三学生李华，你受邀为校刊撰写一篇题为《人工智能与学习：机遇
与挑战》的文堂.你的文章内容须包括：
(1)分析A1在学生学习中的一项可能的益处和 项潜在的弊端；
(2)基于以上分析，提出一条切实可行的建议，并说明理由。
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2024学年第二学期高三英语教学质量调研试卷
参考答案及评分标准
笔试部分（115分）
I. Grammar and Vocabulary （共 20 分。每小题 1 分。）
1. produced 2. which 3. What 4. is accused 5. digging
6. A1 though/Though/Wh i 1 e 7. has inspired/been inspiring 8. with 9. to be taken 10. few
11.G 12. K 13. J 14. E 15.1 16. F 17. H 18. A 19. D 20. C
11. Reading Comprehension （共45分。第21至35小题，每题1分; 第36至50小题, 每题2分。）
21.C 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. D
31.C 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. D 36. C 37. D 38. A 39. B 40. B
41. A 42. C 43. C 44. D 45. D 46. B 47. D 48. B 49. F 50. A
III. Summary Writing （共 10 分）
Opinions vary on whether blue light from digital devices impairs health. While it can boost alertness during
the day, people worry it might damage eyesight with its particular wavelength and disrupt sleep. To reduce risks,
people can lower screen brightness, use relevant apps and most effectively avoid screen use before bedtime. （51
words）
IV. Translation （共 15 分）
52. With the joint efforts of the research and development team, an afibrdablc/incxpcnsivc new drug is on the
horizon.
53. Always ready to offer help, this retired conductor used to be a wcll-rcspcctcd promoter of local culture.
54. It is of vital importancc/vital for new cmployccs/ncwcomcrs in the workplace to practice in various
departments of the company so as to gain/and gain an all-round/ a comprehensive perception.
55. This time-honored restaurant attracts numerous diners with its unique cooking methods and traditional local
flavors, （thus） becoming/making it a famous food spot in the city.
V. Guided writing （共 25 分）
（略）
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