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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. Then, 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 for 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 three years. A new cast of actors is bringing the book’s characters to life, from a script (剧本) that was written by Sachar himself, so (10)____ can match the authenticity 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 I.linked J.stabilized K.stuff
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. Probert. Burning allows grasses to (11) ______ by keeping taller bushes from spreading on the landscape. Loss of grasses could push out species such as wildebeest (牛羚).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.
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—coinciding with dramatic increases in farm animals in the area.
“If you have lots of grass-eating animals, then you have less fire. That’s well known,” Probert says. “But I don’t think anybody had realized the extent of the decline in fire and (15) ______ it to farm animals before.”John Fryxell, a biologist at the University of Guelph, calls this pattern “really interesting.” He warns that 15 years of data is still a small sample for (16) ______ conclusions. “This 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 farm 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 panies 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 for the future, and provided a podcast discussing how (25) ______ can lead to growth opportunities. His post, which did not (26) ______ ask for 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 for new opportunities. Liz Maupin, a marketing producer in Los Angeles, posted about her dismissal. She wrote, “If 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) ______".
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 platform. 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) ______ for 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. for instance
24. A. on the whole B. setbacks C. achievements D. promotions
25. A. shelters B. gratefully C. randomly D. skillfully
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 herself that question one day while sitting in traffic 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 Times 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, “This is the rare book that will make you both smile and think—often on the same page.” It’s full of humor, insight and actual examples from Rubin’s year-long experiment. In an effort to reach her goal, she tested numerous theories on happiness. Going through philosophy, 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 first 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 for 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 crucial matters
D. Wanting to write a best-selling book
37. Which of the following is a feature of The 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. It offers fun and wise real-life 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 self-discovery
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 self-help book
(B)
Less plastic in your food
Limiting exposure to phthalates (酞酸盐) isn’t as simple as avoiding particular types of packaging, because these chemicals can enter your food long before it is packaged. Maricel Maffini, a chemical safety expert, states that while manufacturers and regulators should ensure food safety, consumers can also take measures to reduce their exposure to plastic-related chemicals. Here are six steps.
Avoid plastic food storage containers.
If you do use them, don’t heat them in the microwave, and avoid using them to store hot 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 are often plastic.
Steer clear of fast foods.
Plasticizers in fast food are 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 are 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 often five to ten times higher than they were in milk.
Eat fresh, minimally processed food.
Ensure your diet includes plenty of unpackaged fruits 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 (不锈) steel for kitchen tools.
Cutting up on a plastic cutting board can generate microplastics, so consider using a wooden board instead. Some plastic uses are probably riskier than others—putting hot food into a plastic bowl and using plastic wrap for leftovers may expose you more than giving your lettuce a quick dry in a plastic drying tool, for 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 the 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 are planning to pack a lunch for 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 for 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 for ecological safety.
B. Choosing unpackaged foods 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.
(C)
Apple is making a new feature called Lockdown Mode to protect its products from the world’s most advanced spyware. This mode is for a small number of users targeted by the spyware. When turned 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 (网络安全) 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 information.
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 "zero-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 for 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 Platforms’ WhatsApp.
On Wednesday, PPP said it welcomes any solution that strengthens privacy. But it also said it’s important for 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 fall as part of its new operating systems for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. "Lockdown Mode will reduce the attack surface and increase the costs for greedy spyware companies," said Citizen Lab Director Ron Deibert. 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 for 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 immunity” in paragraph 4 most probably refers to___.
A. the ability to end contracts with misusing organizations
B. the power to provide tools for 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
46. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Apple challenges PPP Group over spyware impact
B. Apple plans tool to boost security against spyware
C. Apple performs past counter-measures against spyware
D. Apple initiates legal battle 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 we can now place direct orders with them. B. In turn, retail customers were unable to place orders for new books. C. The company is upgrading these security measures to prevent future 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 focus 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 (零售商) who rely on timely deliveries.
Macmillan, which is owned by Germany’s Verlag Gruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH, last 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 Neller, 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 how 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. These devices are convenient and entertaining, but they all give off blue 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 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 for 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 for a few hours before going to bed.
IV. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
在研发团队的共同努力下，一种平价新药将将问世。(horizon)
这个古道热肠的退休售票员曾是一位备受尊敬的地方文化推广者。(ready)
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。(It)
55. 这家老字号餐厅以其独特的烹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 instructions 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》的文章。你的文章内容须包括：
(1) 分析AI在学生学习中的一项可能的益处和一项潜在的弊端；
(2) 基于以上分析，提出一条切实可行的建议，并说明理由。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. Although/Though/While 7. has inspired/been inspiring 8. with 9. to be taken 10. few
11. G 12. K 13. J 14. E 15. I 16. F 17. H 18. A 19. D 20. C
II. 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 affordable/inexpensive new drug is on the horizon.
53. Always ready to offer help, this retired conductor used to be a well-respected promoter of local culture.
54. It is of vital importance/vital for new employees/newcomers 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）
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