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2024学年第二学期高三英语试卷
参考答案
preferring 2. to keep 3. turns 4. that 5. called
in 7. they 8. as 9. are occupied 10. why
11-15 HCKFD
16-20 JIBAG
21-25 CBDAC
26-30 BDABB
31-35 CADCD
36-39 BBCD
40-42 CDB
43-46 BCDB
47-50 BFED
51.概要参考答案
Science fiction helps us think about the future by exploring today’s problems, inspiring creative planning, and encouraging new inventions. It shows possible futures, helps people see the world in new ways, and has even led to real-life technologies. Though not always accurate, sci-fi strongly influences how we imagine and shape the future.
52. The time he spends reading the newspaper every morning is the most relaxed/relaxing moment of her busy day.
53. She seized the opportunity to take a photo with the performers during the interval between the two acts of the play。
54. If we don’t set out earlier, it would be difficult to find a parking space due to the mall’s big sale/the promotional event in the mall.
55. The movie, whose theme exposes intergenerational complexities (complexities of the relationship between generations), became a hit overseas and encourages young people to
explore their own way in life.考生注意：
2024 学年第二学期高三英语试卷
考试时间 105 分钟，试卷满分 115 分。
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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.
The Power of Greenery
It’s rather common for people to liven up their workplace by adding houseplants to it. Or to long for the desk or office with the window that looks out onto the nearby park or wooded area. Some organisations dislike such things, (1) (prefer) instead greater consistency, but by and large, plants (and green views) in the workplace are sought after and appreciated by employees.
Why, though Why would we, as a society, put so much time and effort into constructing buildings that keep nature out, only (2) (keep) bringing bits of it inside them constantly
It’s not just for decorative reasons; it (3) (turn) out that plants and other types of greenery are actually good for productivity. This has been supported by many studies (4) report increases in productivity when plants are introduced into the workplace. This happens, at least in part, thanks to the process of attention restoration, sometimes (5) (call) ‘fascination’. The problem is, (6) most modern human environments, there are things that ‘actively’ attract our attention. Screens, writing, numerous colours and shapes, an ever-changing variety of people, and more. Our brains like all these things, sure, but (7) invariably have to work hard to pay attention to them all, to process the sensory information they’re providing, and so on. However,
(8) we noted earlier, our brains have limited resources for these tasks, and eventually, those resources will be exhausted.
However, this doesn’t seem to happen when we look at plants and similar elements. When we look at natural greenery, it seems our brains (9) (occupy) without being overburdened. It’s like giving your mind a break by relaxing with a good book; it’s engaging, but in a restorative and non-demanding way.
This is (10) greenery is helpful for productivity. It restores your brain’s resources. So if you feel that you need to go for a walk to ‘clear your head’, you’re probably being more literal than you realise.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. adaptation B. address C. applied D. claims E. compete F. dominating
G. public-interest H. reemerging I. responded J. survival K. transformed
Big Tech Shouldn’t Rescue the Newspaper Industry
In the early 17th century, London’s St Paul’s Cathedral was a hub for news and gossip, where entrepreneurs sold handwritten “letters of news” to wealthy subscribers. Today, a similar subscription model is 11 in the newspaper industry, marking the end of an era when newspapers relied on mass markets and advertising for profits. For decades, newspapers sold their content below production costs to attract readers for advertisers. The old saying—“If you’re not paying, you are the product”— 12 as much to newspapers as it does to modern tech platforms.
However, the internet has 13 this business model. Over the past two decades, newspaper ad revenues in America have dropped by 80%, and circulation has halved. Digital advertising hasn’t made up for these losses, with giants like Google and Facebook 14 the market. In the UK, for instance, Google controls over 90% of search ad revenue, while Facebook
15 half of all display ad revenue.
Faced with these challenges, newspapers are turning to governments for help, arguing that their 16 is vital for democracy. Recent efforts in countries like Australia and France aim to force Google and Facebook to pay for news content, while in the U.S., Congress has considered allowing newspapers to negotiate collectively with tech platforms.
Google and Facebook have 17 with financial support. Google promised $1 billion over three years to pay publishers for selected content, and Facebook agreed to usage fees with some publishers. Yet, these payments are minimal compared to the earnings of tech giants and hardly
18 the deeper economic challenges of the newspaper industry.
The real issue isn’t tech giants exploiting newspapers but newspapers losing control of content distribution. Unlike video and music industries, newspapers have struggled to adapt. Nonetheless, some have found success through subscriptions. The NewYorkTimes, for example, now boasts over 6.5 million subscribers, showing resilience through digital 19 .
The future of 20 journalism should rest on sustainable business models, not on government funding or tech donations. Newspapers must innovate to create content readers value and are willing to pay for—just as they did centuries ago.
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.
When I was a child, mealtimes were treasured family moments. My favorite dish was spaghetti pomodoro, simple pasta in tomato sauce. Our meals 21 fresh vegetables, fruits, and, in our teenage years, a glass of red wine. Occasionally, I enjoyed a few slices of prosciutto(熏火腿), and outdoor sports kept me active. This traditional Mediterranean diet, rooted in centuries of cultural heritage, kept me healthy and proved to be beneficial for the 22 well-being as well.
In 2020, the Mediterranean diet celebrated its tenth anniversary as a UNESCO-designated “Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” Yet, surprisingly, Italians are 23 this healthy lifestyle. Fast food consumption is rising, portions are growing, and fewer families sit down for
24 together. Alarmingly, Italian children now rank among the most overweight in Europe, according to a World Health Organization study.
This issue extends beyond Italy to become a(n) 25 crisis. Malnutrition is a(n)
26 problem: while hunger is rising globally, with 821 million people undernourished, two billion people are overweight. 27 , one-third of all food produced is wasted. Livestock farming alone consumes two-thirds of agricultural land and accounts for half of agriculture-related greenhouse gas emissions.
Without immediate changes, this cycle will 28 . By 2050, the global population is expected to 29 by 2.3 billion, intensifying the demand for meat. Since the mid-20th century, the food system has prioritized quantity over quality, 30 vast food waste. A fundamental shift is urgently needed to focus on producing healthier, more sustainable food.
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals offer a roadmap to end hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. 31 these goals requires governments to support sustainable farming practices, reduce food waste, and ensure healthy food is both accessible and affordable. Taxing unhealthy food is not enough; fruits and vegetables must become both profitable for farmers and 32 for consumers.
Companies must also 33 . At Barilla, we work with farmers to sustainably grow durum wheat, combining traditional crop rotation with modern tools like advanced weather forecasting. This improves efficiency, lowers costs, and enhances quality.
34 , sustainability must be joyful, not punitive. Food should remain colorful, appetizing, and social. The Mediterranean diet reminds us to 35 vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, reduce meat consumption, and enjoy meals together. By embracing these habits, we can nourish our health and protect the planet for generations to come.
21. A. offered B. matched C. featured D. listed
22. A. cook’s B. planet’s C. nation’s D. teenager’s
23. A. taking up B. sticking to
C. switching to D. moving away from
24. A. meals B. rules C. gossip D. entertainment
25. A. European B. Asian C. global D. regional
26. A. social B. contradictory C. medical D. unlimited
27. A. Necessarily B. Meaningfully C. Morally D. Shockingly
28. A. worsen B. stabilize C. swing D. restore
29. A. decline B. grow C. double D. reach
30. A. ranked as B. contributing to C. reserved for D. resulting from
31. A. Defining B. Setting C. Achieving D. Assessing
32. A. affordable B. delicious C. edible D. luxurious
33. A. leave out B. fade away C. melt down D. step up
34. A. Consequently B. However C. Moreover D. Initially
35. A. escape B. forecast C. conserve D. prioritize
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)
Cleaning can be a therapeutic activity for many people, offering a sense of calm and control during stressful or chaotic times. The act of tidying up a room or scrubbing surfaces to shine can feel like meditation in motion, temporarily pausing life’s stressors. However, when cleaning becomes compulsive or interferes with daily life, it may signal a deeper issue that needs attention.
For some, cleanliness provides an immediate sense of relief and accomplishment. A University of Connecticut study led by Martin Lang revealed that in high-stress situations, such as the anticipation of public speaking, people often resort to repetitive cleaning behaviors. This reaction stems from an instinct to regain control in an unpredictable moment. Cleaning offers a way to mitigate surprises and create a safer, more predictable environment.
The benefits of cleaning during anxious periods include creating a calming physical space and providing a sense of achievement. However, this behavior can become problematic when it crosses into compulsive perfectionism, disrupting other areas of life.
While cleaning can reduce anxiety, it becomes an issue when it interferes with daily functioning. For example, if someone avoids socializing, is frequently late, or neglects other responsibilities because of cleaning rituals, this behavior may indicate a pulsive cleaning doesn’t necessarily point to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but could signal a need to address underlying anxiety.
If you suspect your cleaning habits are becoming excessive, consulting a therapist is a helpful first step. Professionals can help identify triggers and suggest healthier coping mechanisms. Additionally, incorporating lifestyle changes can complement therapy and promote overall well-being, like exercise regularly, prioritize sleep, adopt a healthy diet and limit alcohol consumption.
While cleaning can provide comfort, it’s essential to ensure it doesn’t serve as a substitute for avoiding deeper emotional issues. Life’s unpredictability cannot be eliminated with a spotless home. Seek feedback from trusted friends or family about your habits, and don’t hesitate to consult a mental health professional for guidance.
Recognizing the line between constructive cleaning and compulsive behavior is key to maintaining a balanced, healthy life. With the right support and strategies, you can manage stress effectively while embracing life’s inevitable messiness.
What did Martin Lang’s study find about cleaning behavior
Cleaning reduces energy levels in stressful situations.
Cleaning offers control during high-stress situations.
Cleaning distracts people from focusing on stress.
Cleaning increases anxiety during stressful periods.
What does compulsive cleaning often indicate
A desire for a minimalist lifestyle
An underlying issue like anxiety
A preference for structured routines
A natural tendency for perfectionism
What is the main purpose of the article
To promote cleaning for mental clarity
To describe the benefits of cleaning
To discuss cleaning as a stress-coping mechanism
To explain cleaning’s impact on physical health
What is a suggested way to manage excessive cleaning habits
Schedule daily cleaning sessions for better focus
Avoid cleaning entirely to prevent stress triggers
Consult with friends for alternative cleaning tips
Develop an exercise routine to reduce anxious energy
(B)
According to the passage, what is one significant impact of customer-centricity reported by 1 in 2 senior executives
It increased customer loyalty immediately.
It helped reduce operational costs on a large scale.
It impacted their organisation’s business model.
It replaced traditional marketing strategies.
What is the main idea of the passage
Customer input is reshaping product design to a great extent.
Firms are becoming more customer-focused due to competition.
Technological advances are the biggest business challenge worldwide.
Rising customer expectations are changing business models and decisions.
Imagine you are a manager at a company facing declining customer satisfaction. Based on the passage, what strategy would best help your company respond to this issue
Focus on cutting operational costs to improve profits.
Use customer feedback to innovate and adjust business models.
Wait for competitors to make the first move and follow their lead.
Limit customer input to avoid confusion in product development.
(C)
Two billion people already eat bugs as part of their regular diet, according to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Most people in Europe, however, reject the idea of entomophagy, the technical term for the human consumption of insects. If citizens of Europe are going to have to start eating insects to fight world hunger, as the FAO has suggested, somebody will have to persuade them that it is a good idea.
The main barrier to the proposal is consumer disgust. A plate of locusts( 蝗虫) in a salad, where they look as if they are about to jump up at you, is more likely to put European diners off their food than encourage them to try it. One approach to dealing with this obstacle is to hide the insects contained in the food by making them into a powder to make ‘protein flour’. This process is already underway at an insect farm in Malaga, Spain, which makes fish meal for fish farms on the Andalusian coast.
However, there are those who would rather see insects served in their original shape and form. Rene Redzepi, chef and co-founder of the world’s most fashionable restaurant, Noma in Copenhagen, regularly includes insects on the menu. Redzepi’s research unit, Nordic Food Lab, does experiments into insect ‘deliciousness’. Researchers at the lab believe that eating bugs is part of a wider move towards diversifying the food supply.
The fact that a prestigious establishment like Noma serves bugs to its diners, who pay around
?200 a head for the tasting menu, goes some way in dispelling the myth that insects are just meat for those who don’t have money.
Despite the dislike for insects, economics and demographics make it all but inevitable that the Western world will ultimately start eating them. Insect marketers are looking to sushi for inspiration. In the UK, people initially had problems with it because they weren’t used to eating raw fish. But in thirty years, it has gone from being relative unknown to being available in every supermarket. If the same can be done with insects, then the battle against world hunger may be won. However, this will only be achieved if the top chefs can come up with recipes for using this cheap source of food in dishes that appeal to the general public.
What is one method mentioned in the passage to make insects more acceptable to European diners
Serving them raw like sushi
Processing them into a powder
Cooking them with expensive spices
Mixing them with fish in salads
Where does Rene Redzepi’s restaurant, Noma, source its research on insect ‘deliciousness’
The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization
An insect farm in Malaga, Spain
Nordic Food Lab
Supermarkets in the UK
What is the main purpose of the passage
To compare the nutritional value of insects and fish
To explore why Europeans prefer sushi over insects
To explain how Noma became the world’s most fashionable restaurant
To discuss challenges and solutions for promoting insect consumption in Europe
Based on the passage, why might insect marketers look to sushi for inspiration
Sushi is made from insects and has become popular worldwide.
Sushi’s rise in popularity shows how unfamiliar foods are accepted.
Sushi is much cheaper to produce than insect-based dishes.
Sushi chefs have already started using insects in their recipes.
Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
(
A part-time job will teach you how to be part of a team and possibly even to become a team
leader.
Fantasizing
about
your
future
can
help
you
to
understand
what
you
really
want
in
life.
Having
a
destination
gives
you
direction,
but
the
key
to
a
successful
career
path
is
to
pay attention along the way.
Learn
to
say
what
you
think
and
how
you
feel
about
something.
Once
you
begin
to
recognize
that
inner
voice,
listen
to
it.
You
should
recognize
that
an
activity
can
present
different
opportunities
to
different
people.
)
Looking In
Looking in is about self-assessment. You need to discover who you are and to make the most of your uniqueness. Knowing your strengths, likes, learning styles and values can help you find direction on your career journey.
47 Knowing what you want and keeping it in mind can give you the motivation you need. Find out what you love to do and what you’re good at by developing your interests. The sky is the limit. Try a variety of activities in order to discover your passions and to develop different skills and talents.
Whether you try your hand at cooking, rock-climbing or blogging, the skills you develop will be useful when the time comes to strike out on your own because it will help you to better understand yourself. 48 For example getting involved in the school play allows extroverts the chance to perform on the stage, while introverts can stay behind the scenes on the technical team, creative types will enjoy the chance to design sets and costumes. The possibilities are endless. Keep in mind that with every experience you can learn something about yourself and
that this knowledge will help you to find your way.
49 Although it may sometimes be difficult, saying what you want and expressing your opinions, thoughts and ideas is an important step in developing your personality and your values. When you feel strongly enough about something to voice your opinion and to fight for it, the real you is shining through. You are telling others that you have something worth saying; that you want to be heard.
There are many opportunities to express yourself. Play an active role in the decision-making at home and at school. 50 If you want to improve your communication skills, build self-esteem and self-confidence, get involved in projects at home, at school and in your community that allow you to voice your opinion about issues that have an impact on your happiness and your future.
Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Science Fiction
Science fiction has long attracted readers with its imaginative worlds, futuristic technologies, and bold visions of what might lie ahead. But beyond entertainment, science fiction holds a deeper value: it offers a unique lens through which we can explore the future.
Although science fiction is often set in distant futures, its real strength lies in its reflection of present-day issues. Sci-fi writers explore topics like artificial intelligence, ecological collapse, and shifting social norms. By projecting current concerns into speculative futures, these stories stretch our imaginations and reveal where today’s paths might lead. For instance, the rise of Chinese science fiction offers subtle commentary on national identity and societal change, giving readers a glimpse of the hopes and fears shaping one of the world’s most influential nations.
Science fiction is also increasingly used as a strategic tool. Organizations ranging from government defense agencies to tech firms have turned to sci-fi writers to help them envision unlikely or overlooked scenarios. This practice, sometimes called “design fiction,” allows planners to stretch their thinking and break free from conventional models. As Eliot Peper noted, science fiction helps people “reframe our perspective” and see past the limits of today’s assumptions, making it a valuable resource for decision-making in uncertain times.
Perhaps the most visible impact of science fiction is its ability to inspire real-world innovation. Many of today’s most transformative technologies began as ideas in sci-fi novels or shows. From mobile phones modeled on Star Trek communicators to brain-computer interfaces like those imagined in Neal Stephenson’s books, science fiction provides a vision of what could be—and motivates inventors to make it real.
Science fiction may not always predict exactly what’s to come, but its influence on the future is undeniable.
Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
每天早上的看报时间是他一天忙碌的工作中最放松的时刻。(busy)
在这场戏的两幕之间，她见缝插针和演出人员合了影。（interval）
商场在搞促销活动，如不早点出发，很难找到停车位。(due to)
这部电影在海外掀起了观影热潮，它的主题揭示了代际关系的复杂性，鼓励年轻人勇敢探索自己的人生道路。（whose）
Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学的学生李华，你非常想参加学校滑雪社组织的滑雪活动，但你的父母
担心你在滑雪过程中会受伤，不同意你参加。请你写一封英文邮件给你的父母，表达你的想法。你的邮件需包含以下内容：
说明你为什么想参加这次滑雪活动；
设法说服你父母。

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