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松江区2024学年度第一学期期末质量监控试卷 高三英语 （满分115分，完卷时间105分钟） 2024. 12 考生注意： 1. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分，试卷包括试题与答题要求，所有答题必须涂 (选择题) 或写 (非选择题) 在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。 2. 答题前，务必在答题纸上填写学校、班级、姓名和考号。 3. 答题纸与试卷在试题编号上是一一对应的，答题时应特别注意，不能错位。 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. Kung Fu — Always a Draw Andrew Konde, a second-year student at Kenya’s Strathmore University, was inspired to start learning kung fu, or martial arts, as a child after watching movies. But ____1____ began as an after-school activity has become a lifestyle for the student, who is now the chairman of the university’s Titan Martial Arts club. As a child, Konde was fascinated by the skills of martial arts heroes like Jackie Chan. He ____2____ (accept) by Strathmore University in 2022 and his interest in kung fu received a boost upon joining the martial arts club. Through hard work, he rose to become the club’s chairman and has had the honor of leading his team to wins at several martial arts championships, including the 2022 All-Africa University Games, ____3____ they emerged as the second-best overall team. “Kung fu promotes better health, ____4____ (improve) flexibility, and higher self-respect. These are essential qualities for a happier, longer life. That’s why I love it,” Konde said. Konde has also earned silver and bronze(铜) medals in local kung fu competitions since he began practicing ____5____. He sees 2023 as the highlight of his kung fu journey, after ____6____ (declare) to be one of Kenya’s top competitors in the featherweight category. Kung fu ____7____ (originate) in China and is a key part of its traditional culture. It has now grown in popularity in Kenya, particularly ____8____ school-age children. They find it interesting ____9____ it keeps them in shape, and teaches them self-defense and self-control. Kevin Obonyo, an economics lecturer and kung fu instructor at Strathmore University, said the growing enthusiasm for kung fu across Africa _____10_____ be owed to the strengthening of China-Africa relations solidified through projects like the Belt and Road Initiative. 【答案】1. what 2. was accepted 3. where 4. improved 5. it 6. being declared 7. originated##originates 8. among##with 9. because##as##since 10. could##might##should 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了中国功夫在非洲日益受到欢迎。 【1题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：但这项始于课后的活动已经成为了这位学生的一种生活方式，他现在是该大学泰坦武术俱乐部的主席。____1____began as an after-school activity在句中作主语，且这里指的是功夫，所以应用what引导主语从句，意为“什么，……的事物”。故填what。 【2题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：2022年，他被斯特拉斯莫尔大学录取，加入武术俱乐部后，他对功夫的兴趣得到了提升。根据时间状语“in 2022”可知，这里表示过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。主语He和accept之间是动宾关系，应用被动语态，且主语为第三人称单数，谓语用单数形式。故填was accepted。 【3题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：通过努力，他升任俱乐部主席，并有幸带领他的团队在几次武术锦标赛中获胜，包括2022年全非洲大学生运动会，在那里他们成为第二好的整体团队。空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代先行词the 2022 All-Africa University Games，且在从句中作地点状语，所以用where引导。故填where。 【4题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：功夫有助于促进健康、提高灵活性和增强自尊。空处修饰flexibility，且二者之间动宾关系，所以用过去分词，作前置定语。故填improved。 【5题详解】 考查代词。句意：自从Konde开始练习功夫以来，他还在当地的功夫比赛中获得了银牌和铜牌。空处指代kung fu，作宾语，应用it。故填it。 【6题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在他被宣布为肯尼亚轻量级比赛的顶级选手之一后，他将2023年视为自己功夫之旅的高光部分。介词after后跟动名词形式。逻辑主语He和declare之间是动宾关系，应用动名词的被动式。故填being declared。 【7题详解】 考查时态。句意：功夫起源于中国，是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。这里既可表示客观事实，也可表示已发生的事情，所以可用一般现在时或一般过去时。用一般现在时的时候，主语为kung fu，谓语用单数形式。故填originated/originates。 【8题详解】 考查介词。句意：现在它在肯尼亚越来越受欢迎，特别是在学龄儿童中。grow in popularity among/with...意为“在……中间越来越受欢迎”，为固定搭配。故填among/with。 【9题详解】 考查状语从句。句意：他们觉得这很有趣，因为它能让他们保持身材，并教会他们自卫和自我控制。空处引导状语从句，“it keeps them in shape, and teaches them self-defense and self-control”在句中表示原因，应用because/as/since引导原因状语从句。故填because/as/since。 【10题详解】 考查情态动词。句意：斯特拉斯莫尔大学经济学讲师兼功夫讲师Kevin Obonyo表示，非洲各地对功夫的热情日益高涨，这可以/可能/应该归功于通过“一带一路”倡议等项目巩固的中非关系的加强。空后是be owed to...，所以空处应用情态动词。根据语境可知，中国功夫在非洲受欢迎这一现象可以/可能/应该归功于中非关系的加强，应用could(可以)/might(可能)/should(应该)。故填could/might/should。 Section B Directions: After reading the passage below, 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. admission B. broad C. comfortably D. decoded E. forerunner F. hardly G. replaced H. risky I. spread J. subjects K. switches More Than a Popularizer Certain creative works possess such an endless ability to bounce that they become fixed in the culture. One such book is Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point. Published more than two decades ago, it dug into a (n) ___11___ range of topics, from crime rates in New York to shoe sales, all from the perspectives of epidemiology (流行病学). “Ideas and products and messages and behaviors ___12___ just like viruses do,” he wrote. Gladwell presented his readers with a series of stories, mysteries and puzzles, and then ___13___ them, revealing his workings in a cheerful and confident narrative (描述性的) voice. Listen to me, he seemed to whisper to his readers, and I will show you the hidden workings of society, and how you, as an individual, can influence or “tip” the trends that shape it. Almost 25 years and six books later, he wrote a follow-up, Revenge of the Tipping Point, which is like its ___14___ in its self-confidence, attractiveness and clarity. However, the new book bears the mark of an author living in a country very different to the United States 25 years ago. The case studies about shoes in The Tipping Point are ___15___ by stories that touch on the anxieties of modern America. Many of his ___16___ are familiar and yet he empowers them with a new energy. In chapter five, he further explorers the question of diversity in offers from the Ivy League, ___17___ an underreported issue, and yet he somehow thinks from a totally different angle. Instead of examining the means by which first-class institutions keep minorities out, he reveals the ways in which Harvard, through its ___18___ policy for athletes, only invites rich and white applicants in. Gladwell combines viewpoints about epidemiology with the detail of a court copy or direct quotation, and ___19___ between different worlds, drawing comparisons and contrasts — that’s where part of his charm lies. It is an exciting technique, but it comes with ____20____ elements — his topics, so highly charged at an individual level, sometimes lack sympathy. 【答案】11. B 12. I 13. D 14. E 15. G 16. J 17. F 18. A 19. K 20. H 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了马尔科姆·格拉德威尔的《引爆点》这本书的特点。 【11题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这本书出版于二十多年前，从流行病学的角度出发，深入探讨了从纽约的犯罪率到鞋子销售等一系列广泛的话题。根据“from crime rates in New York to shoe sales, all from the perspectives of epidemiology”以及句意“广泛的”可知应填形容词broad，作定语修饰名词range。故选B。 【12题详解】 考查动词。句意：“想法、产品、信息和行为就像病毒一样传播，”他写道。根据“just like viruses do”以及句意“传播”可知应填动词spread，结合后文do可知为一般现在时，主语为Ideas and products and messages and behaviors，谓语用原形。故选I。 【13题详解】 考查动词。句意：格拉德威尔向读者呈现了一系列的故事、谜团和谜题，然后对它们进行解码，以一种欢快而自信的叙事方式揭示了他的作品。根据“revealing his workings in a cheerful and confident narrative voice”以及句意“解码”可知应填动词decode，根据上文presented可知为一般过去时。故选D。 【14题详解】 考查名词。句意：在写了近25年的6本书之后，他又写了一部续集《引爆点的复仇》，这本书在自信、吸引人和清晰方面都与先驱相似。根据“he wrote a follow-up, Revenge of the Tipping Point, which is like its”以及句意“先驱”（指《引爆点》）可知应填名词forerunner，作宾语。故选E。 【15题详解】 考查动词。句意：《引爆点》中关于鞋子的案例研究被触及现代美国焦虑的故事所取代。根据“by stories that touch on the anxieties of modern America”以及句意“取代”可知应填动词replace，与主语构成被动关系，结合are可知为一般现在时的被动语态，用过去分词replaced。故选G。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的许多主题都很熟悉，但他赋予他们一种新的能量。根据“he further explorers the question of diversity”以及句意“主题”可知应填复数名词subjects，作宾语。故选J。 【17题详解】 考查副词。句意：在第五章中，他进一步探讨了常春藤盟校录取通知书的多样性问题，这几乎不是一个被低估的问题，但他不知怎么地从一个完全不同的角度思考。根据“and yet he somehow thinks from a totally different angle”以及句意表示“几乎不”可知应填副词hardly，故选F。 【18题详解】 考查名词。句意：他没有研究一流大学如何将少数族裔拒之门外，而是揭示了哈佛如何通过其运动员录取政策，只邀请富有的白人申请者。根据“policy for athletes, only invites rich and white applicants in”以及句意“录取”可知应填名词admission，作定语修饰policy。故选A。 【19题详解】 考查动词。句意：格拉德威尔将流行病学的观点与法庭副本或直接引用的细节结合起来，并在不同的世界之间切换，进行比较和对比——这就是他的魅力所在。根据“between different worlds”以及句意“切换”可知应填switch，根据上文Gladwell combines可知，一般现在时，用三单形式。故选K。 【20题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这是一种令人兴奋的技巧，但也伴随着风险因素——他的主题，在个人层面上如此激烈，有时缺乏同情。根据“so highly charged at an individual level, sometimes lack sympathy”以及句意“风险”可知应填形容词risky，作定语修饰名词elements。故选H。 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. At the ancient Olympics in Greece athletes weren’t the only stars of the show. The game also attracted poets, who recited their works for eager audiences. Competitors employed bigger names to write poems of their ___21___ , which choruses performed at celebrations. Physical strength and ___22___ skills were closely linked. Thousands of years later, this image ___23___ Pierre de Coubertin, a French nobleman known as the founder of the modern Olympics. The nobleman believed the world should value the harmony of arts and athletics. The idea can be traced back to Plato’ s Republic, in which Socrates highlights the virtue of education that combines “gymnastics for the body and music for the ___24___ . ” Coubertin pictured a competition that would ___25___ muscle and mind. But his fellow organizers never fully shared his vision. The 1896 Games included only ___26___ competitions, such as swimming and fencing. Several new events, for instance, water polo in 1900 and boxing in1904, made their first appearance; ___27___ , muscle and mind remained firmly unrelated. Coubertin ___28___ — on August 5, 1904, he published an article, writing “… the arts and literature joined with sport to ensure the greatness of the Olympic Games. The same must be true in the future. . . ” when officials announced that Rome would host the 1908 Olympics. Coubertin argued that the partnership of sport and art had outlasted the destruction of Olympia, and the time had come to ___29___ this ideal completely. Since the first three modern Games had gotten the ball rolling, it was “possible and ____30____ to bring muscles and thought together again. ” Two years later, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held a conference to seriously discuss “to what extent and in what form the arts and literature can participate. ” The event program listed several arts categories that were ____31____ . Officials ultimately agreed to add five arts competitions to the Olympics in 1908: literature, painting, sculpture, music and architecture. All works entered into these categories, ____32____ named the Pentathlon of the Muses (缪斯五项) . They would need to be inspired by sports, bringing back the ancient harmony that Coubertin had ____33____ . In 1949, 12 years after Coubertin’s death, nevertheless, the IOC decided to ____34____ the art competitions, citing that most of the participants relied on their artistic work for a living and it was illogical to allow professionals to win Olympic medals. Today there are occasional ____35____ to bring the artistic competitions back. We do hope one day we can witness a wholly new Olympics. 21. A. knowledge B. victories C. interests D. liberty 22. A. sporting B. academic C. literary D. communicative 23 A. disturbed B. charmed C. tricked D. described 24. A. organizers B. competitors C. public D. soul 25. A. reunite B. compare C. distinguish D. refresh 26. A. athletic B. popular C. amateur D. fierce 27. A. otherwise B. likewise C. however D. moreover 28. A. stressed out B. felt prejudiced C. moved forward D. settled down 29. A. challenge B. restore C. evaluate D. abandon 30. A. troublesome B. imaginative C. annoying D. desirable 31. A. under control B. under consideration C. in use D. in progress 32. A. typically B. confusingly C. frequently D. collectively 33. A. expected B. suspended C. created D. legalized 34. A. justify B. discontinue C. stage D. enrich 35. A. rejections B. guidelines C. calls D. decisions 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了历史上法国贵族皮埃尔·德·顾拜旦曾经不断呼吁重视艺术和体育的和谐，虽然曾经恢复过一些艺术类别，但是1949年，顾拜旦去世12年后，国际奥委会决定停止艺术比赛，理由是大多数参赛者依靠他们的艺术作品为生，让专业人士赢得奥运奖牌是不合逻辑的。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：运动员们请名人为他们的胜利写诗，在庆祝活动中合唱。A. knowledge知识；B. victories胜利；C. interests兴趣；D. liberty自由。根据后文“choruses performed at celebrations”可知，是为胜利写诗，在庆祝活动中合唱。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：体力和文学技巧紧密相连。A. sporting体育运动的；B. academic学术的；C. literary文学的；D. communicative健谈的。根据上文“The game also attracted poets, who recited their works for eager audiences.(比赛也吸引了诗人，他们为热切的观众朗诵自己的作品)”以及运动员们请名人为他们的胜利写诗，在庆祝活动中合唱，说明体力和文学技巧紧密相连。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几千年后，这幅画迷住了被称为现代奥运会创始人的法国贵族皮埃尔·德·顾拜旦。A. disturbed打扰；B. charmed使……着迷；C. tricked欺骗；D. described描述。根据后文“The nobleman believed the world should value the harmony of arts and athletics.(这位贵族认为世界应该重视艺术和体育的和谐)”可知，这幅画迷住了被称为现代奥运会创始人的法国贵族皮埃尔·德·顾拜旦。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个想法可以追溯到柏拉图的《理想国》，苏格拉底在其中强调了教育的美德，即“体操对身体和音乐对灵魂”的结合。A. organizers组织者；B. competitors竞争对手；C. public公众；D. soul灵魂。根据上文“Socrates highlights the virtue of education that combines “gymnastics for the body and music for the”可知，苏格拉底在《理想国》中强调了教育的美德，即“体操对身体和音乐对灵魂”的结合。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：顾拜旦描绘了一种将肌肉和思想重新结合起来的竞赛。A. reunite重新结合，重聚；B. compare比较；C. distinguish区别；D. refresh使恢复精神。根据上文“The nobleman believed the world should value the harmony of arts and athletics.(这位贵族认为世界应该重视艺术和体育的和谐)”可知，顾拜旦认为世界应该重视艺术和体育的和谐，所以描绘了一种将肌肉和思想重新结合起来的竞赛。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：1896年奥运会只包括游泳和击剑等体育比赛。A. athletic运动的；B. popular受欢迎的；C. amateur业余的；D. fierce激烈的。根据后文“such as swimming and fencing”指1896年奥运会只包括游泳和击剑等体育比赛。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：一些新项目首次亮相，例如1900年的水球和1904年的拳击；然而，肌肉和思维仍然毫无关联。A. otherwise否则；B. likewise同样地；C. however然而；D. moreover此外。结合前后文语境可知为转折关系，用however。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：顾拜旦继续前进——1904年8月5日，他发表了一篇文章，写道“……艺术和文学与体育相结合，确保了奥运会的伟大。”A. stressed out紧张；B. felt prejudiced受到偏见；C. moved forward取得进展，继续前进；D. settled down解决。根据后文“on August 5, 1904, he published an article, writing “… the arts and literature joined with sport to ensure the greatness of the Olympic Games.”可知，由于之前奥运会中肌肉和思维仍然毫无关联，所以顾拜旦继续前进，在1904年8月5日，他发表了一篇文章，写道“……艺术和文学与体育相结合，确保了奥运会的伟大。”故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：顾拜旦认为，在奥林匹亚被毁灭之后，体育和艺术伙伴关系仍然存在，现在是完全恢复这种理想的时候了。A. challenge挑战；B. restore恢复；C. evaluate评估；D. abandon抛弃。根据上文“the partnership of sport and art had outlasted the destruction of Olympia, and the time had come to”可知，体育和艺术的伙伴关系在奥林匹亚被毁灭后仍然存在，现在需要完全恢复这种理想。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于前三届现代奥运会已经拉开了序幕，“把力量和思想再次结合起来是可能的，也是可取的。”A. troublesome麻烦的；B. imaginative富于想象力的；C. annoying烦人的；D. desirable令人向往的，可取的。根据上文“The nobleman believed the world should value the harmony of arts and athletics.(这位贵族认为世界应该重视艺术和体育的和谐)”可知，顾拜旦一致认为世界应该重视艺术和体育的和谐，所以认为把力量和思想再次结合起来是可能的，也是可取的。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：活动计划列出了几个正在考虑的艺术类别。A. under control处于控制之下；B. under consideration考虑中；C. in use在使用；D. in progress正在进行中。根据后文“Officials ultimately agreed to add five arts competitions to the Olympics in 1908: literature, painting, sculpture, music and architecture.(官员们最终同意在1908年的奥运会上增加五项艺术比赛：文学、绘画、雕塑、音乐和建筑)”可知，一开始只是考虑几个列出的艺术类别。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：所有的作品都归入这些类别，集体命名为缪斯的五项全能。A. typically典型地；B. confusingly难懂地；C. frequently频繁地；D. collectively集体地。根据后文“named the Pentathlon of the Muses”可知，所有的作品都归入这些类别，集体命名为缪斯的五项全能。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们需要受到体育运动的启发，恢复顾拜旦所期望的古代和谐。A. expected期待；B. suspended停止；C. created创造；D. legalized合法化。根据上文“The nobleman believed the world should value the harmony of arts and athletics.(这位贵族认为世界应该重视艺术和体育的和谐)”指恢复顾拜旦所期望的古代和谐。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：1949年，顾拜旦去世12年后，国际奥委会决定停止艺术比赛，理由是大多数参赛者依靠他们的艺术作品为生，让专业人士赢得奥运奖牌是不合逻辑的。A. justify辩解；B. discontinue停止；C. stage上演；D. enrich丰富。根据后文“citing that most of the participants relied on their artistic work for a living and it was illogical to allow professionals to win Olympic medals”可知，国际奥委会决定停止艺术比赛，理由是大多数参赛者依靠他们的艺术作品为生，让专业人士赢得奥运奖牌是不合逻辑的。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天，偶尔会有人呼吁恢复艺术比赛。A. rejections拒绝；B. guidelines指导方针；C. calls呼吁；D. decisions决定。根据后文“to bring the artistic competitions back”指呼吁恢复艺术比赛。故选C。 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) After a long journey, I finally got to the hospital. Lying on the examination table while facing the painfully bright ceiling lights, I fidgeted, desperately trying to ignore the upsetting part of the situation. I attempted to focus on staying warm in the cold room, but what happened days ago kept running through my head — the intense pain, the overpowering fear, and the panicky steps in the Emergency Room. I was told I had broken a backbone. I now smiled recalling the innocence of my response: “Do I have to wear a support when I play football? ” I had waited for three months to find out whether I could play football again, but the thought of waiting another five minutes seemed impossible. Then Dr. Pittinger entered. He was friendly, but noticeably uncomfortable, almost sad. He told me that I would never be able to play football again. The realization sank in immediately. I wasn’t surprised, or at least I shouldn’t have been, but that didn’t make the order any easier. I refused to accept the idea, and for months I continued to exercise. I worked out from five to six every morning. Though I was ashamed to wear the support, I wore it devotedly, with some false hope that the more I wore it, the quicker and better it would heal the backbone. I was determined to play again. The fact is that, just as the doctor ordered, I never played another quarter of football. After nights of coming home from exercising, barely able to walk, I finally gave in. For a while, giving up felt like an admitting of defeat rather than the acceptance of a truth that should have been painfully obvious, but over time, I realized like most difficult decisions I have made and will have to make, life would go on. Rather than stick to the undeniably unattainable, I understood though this particular option was no longer open to me, I had countless others to make in its place. And by the way, I’m a five-star football coach now. 36. The word “fidgeted” in paragraph 1 most probably means “________”. A. felt terribly bored. B. lay quietly and calmly. C. was extremely grateful. D. made slight, anxious movements. 37. The underlined sentence in paragraph 2 indicates the writer’s ________. A. slow but steady recovery. B. eagerness to get the doctor’s answer. C. frequent visits to the hospital. D. emotional change after the accident. 38. What did the writer give up in the end? A. Trusting the doctor. B. Exercising in the gym. C. Focusing on the impossible. D. Putting everything in place. 39. What’s the message mainly conveyed in the passage? A. Ignoring failures is the key to a fulfilling life. B. There are two ways for everyone to live his life. C. Some people in the world live with physical pain. D. We should accept life as it is and live to the fullest. 【答案】36. D 37. B 38. C 39. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者脊柱受伤后被医生告知再也无法踢足球，作者无法接受，坚持戴着支架锻炼，但情况并没有好转，后来作者接受了这一残酷事实，并意识到自己还有许多其他选择，他现在成了一名五星级足球教练。 【36题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词所在句的“desperately trying to ignore the upsetting part of the situation(拼命地试图忽视这种令人不安的情况)”可知，作者躺在检查台上，感到非常不安，由此可推测出，作者因为焦虑而无所适从，fidgeted意为“坐立不安，手足无措”，与D项“制造轻微的、焦虑的动作”意思一致。故选D。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段画线句“I had waited for three months to find out whether I could play football again, but the thought of waiting another five minutes seemed impossible.(为了知道我是否还能再踢足球，我已经等了三个月，但再等五分钟的想法似乎是不可能的。)”和下面的“Then Dr. Pittinger entered. He was friendly, but noticeably uncomfortable, almost sad. He told me that I would never be able to play football again.(然后皮廷格医生走了进来。他很友好，但明显不舒服，几乎很悲伤。他告诉我，我再也不能踢足球了。)”可知，为了知道自己是否能够继续踢足球，作者已经等了三个月了，此刻在医院连五分钟也等不下去了，这时医生进来告诉他不能踢足球了，由此可推测出，作者特别想要知道医生的回答。故选B。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Rather than stick to the undeniably unattainable, I understood though this particular option was no longer open to me, I had countless others to make in its place.(我没有坚持不可否认的不可实现的目标，而是明白虽然这个特定的选择不再对我开放，但我还有无数其他选择可以代替它。)”可知，作者不再坚持不可能实现的事情，而是决定寻找替代选项，由此可推测出，作者最后不再把注意力放在不可能的事情上。故选C。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是倒数第二段中的“For a while, giving up felt like an admitting of defeat rather than the acceptance of a truth that should have been painfully obvious, but over time, I realized like most difficult decisions I have made and will have to make, life would go on. Rather than stick to the undeniably unattainable, I understood though this particular option was no longer open to me, I had countless others to make in its place.(有一段时间，放弃感觉像是承认失败，而不是接受一个本应显而易见的事实，但随着时间的推移，我意识到，就像我所做和将要做的最艰难的决定一样，生活仍将继续。我没有坚持不可否认的不可实现的目标，而是明白虽然这个特定的选择不再对我开放，但我还有无数其他选择可以代替它。)”可知，作者脊柱受伤，被诊断出无法再继续踢足球，但作者无法接受这一现实，而是努力锻炼，但最终情况并没有改善，作者意识到生活仍然要继续下去，接受了现状，寻找其他机会，后来成了一名五星级的足球教练。作者虽然不能再踢足球，但作者接受了生活的馈赠，同样活出了精彩，他的故事告诉我们，要接受生活的本来面目，充实地生活。故选D。 (B) Every day, people worldwide volunteer for thousands of different companies and organizations. They see volunteering as a way of demonstrating what they stand for and consider valuable. What are some of the major trends in volunteering? To answer the question, we’ll need to look at some statistics. #1 Around 30% of Americans volunteer. About one-third of adult Americans formally volunteer at least once a year. 36% of the time spent in volunteering is dedicated to fundraising. Moreover, 34% of volunteering activity goes to collecting or delivering food. #2 In USA, 15% of people support hunger and homelessness causes. Hunger and homelessness causes are the most supported in USA. The next leading cause for volunteering is health and wellness, with 13% of Americans donating to those causes. Other top causes are charities for animals and wildlife and charities for the country’s younger generation, with 10% and 9% of Americans supporting them, respectively. #3 People around the world donate repeatedly. In Europe, 44% people donate repeatedly. Australia and New Zealand have a higher percentage of people who do the same — 51%, outnumbered by USA with a percentage of 57%, and in Africa, the percentage is even higher. #4 Volunteering plays a role in employment. One surprising benefit of volunteering is that it can assist in job-hunting. Volunteers who’ve been unemployed are 27% more likely to find work. That’s especially true for unemployed volunteers without secondary school experience, who are 51% more likely than non-volunteers to find a job. The trend that employers prefer volunteers to non-volunteers applies no matter how old and where the volunteers are. Statistics indicate that 91% of employers value soft skills as much as hard skills, and volunteering is an excellent way to develop soft skills in a real-world environment. #5 Women are more likely than men to volunteer. Globally, about 57% of volunteer work is done by women. Women are more likely to engage in activities like childcare for neighbors, or helping with a local environmental cleanup. In USA, 34% of women volunteer, compared to 26% of men. 40. People around the world volunteer because they ________. A. are interested in the major trends in volunteering B. are able to deal with troubles related to volunteering C. prefer to work in various kinds of companies or organizations D. regard volunteering as a way to show their identity and values 41. We can learn from #4 that ________. A. volunteering improves people’s chance of employment B. volunteers’ age will affect their likelihood of getting hired C. employers think volunteering develops soft skills as much as hard skills D. volunteers without educational background are unlikely to be employed 42. Which chart correctly illustrates the information in the passage? A. B. C. D. 【答案】40. D 41. A 42. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了世界各地从事志愿者活动的情况以及志愿服务的好处。 40题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Every day, people worldwide volunteer for thousands of different companies and organizations. They see volunteering as a way of demonstrating what they stand for and consider valuable.(每天，世界各地的人们都在为成千上万个不同的公司和组织做志愿者。他们认为志愿服务是一种展示他们的立场和价值的方式)”可知，世界各地的人们都参加志愿活动，因为他们认为志愿活动是展示自己身份和价值观的一种方式。故选D。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据#4 Volunteering plays a role in employment.部分中“One surprising benefit of volunteering is that it can assist in job-hunting. Volunteers who’ve been unemployed are 27% more likely to find work. That’s especially true for unemployed volunteers without secondary school experience, who are 51% more likely than non-volunteers to find a job.(志愿服务的一个惊人的好处是，它可以帮助找工作。失业的志愿者找到工作的可能性要高出27%。对于没有中学经历的失业志愿者来说尤其如此，他们找到工作的可能性比非志愿者高51%)”以及“The trend that employers prefer volunteers to non-volunteers applies no matter how old and where the volunteers are. Statistics indicate that 91% of employers value soft skills as much as hard skills, and volunteering is an excellent way to develop soft skills in a real-world environment.(雇主更喜欢志愿者而不是非志愿者的趋势适用于志愿者的年龄和地点。统计数据显示，91%的雇主重视软技能和硬技能，而志愿活动是在现实环境中培养软技能的绝佳途径)”可知，志愿服务可以提高人们的就业机会。故选A。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Hunger and homelessness causes are the most supported in USA. The next leading cause for volunteering is health and wellness, with 13% of Americans donating to those causes. Other top causes are charities for animals and wildlife and charities for the country’s younger generation, with 10% and 9% of Americans supporting them, respectively.(在美国，饥饿和无家可归是最受支持的原因。志愿服务的下一个主要原因是健康和保健，13%的美国人为这些原因捐款。其他最受欢迎的慈善事业是动物和野生动物慈善事业，以及美国年轻一代的慈善事业，分别有10%和9%的美国人支持)”可知，图二正确地说明了文章中的信息。故选B。 (C) An unusually reflective communications satellite that outshines almost every star in the sky was joined by another five in the first week of September, 2024. Astronomers warn that the appearance of more and more bright objects in the night sky will severely set back their work and could even limit our ability to spot asteroids — small planets going around the sun — heading for Earth. Texas-based AST SpaceMobile, intending to set up a group of 100 satellites to provide mobile phone connections around the globe, launched a test satellite called BlueWalker 3 in 2022, drawing criticism from astronomers who found that it was brighter than all but seven stars in the night sky. The company launched the first five commercial versions of BlueWalker 3, called Bluebirds, from Florida, on 12 September. Grant Tremblay, vice president of the American Astronomical Society, says the increasing number of satellites in low Earth orbit “is an existential problem for astronomy”. While AST SpaceMobile is a concern to astronomers because of its very reflective design, it is by no means the only one, he says. Internet firm Starlink is another whose satellites have raised worries. “For astronomy, things are absolutely getting worse,” says Tremblay. “I fear that we’re at risk of losing the sky.” Projects such as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory (天文台), under construction in Chile and due to start scanning the sky in 2025, will have images ruined by bright traces when satellites cross their field of view, says Tremblay. “When a frame is harmed by, for example, a Starlink crossing, the frame is useless. You throw it out, ” he says. “The observatory will still work. It’ll still do amazing science. But efficiency could drop sharply if we start heading into a system in which hundreds or thousands of reflecting satellites are in orbit. ” Tremblay believes this is not only a loss to science, also to wider society. “We return images of this incredibly magical universe whose scale is truly unimaginable, and there’s something unifying and inspirational. If we lose that, I think that’s a societal disaster.” To solve the problem, he says astronomers may have to put more instruments in space beyond our crowded orbit, but the cost and complexity of doing that is generally prohibitive. Losing astronomical capabilities could even put humanity in danger. Ian Carnelli at the European Space Agency says we have spent decades improving our ability to spot asteroids heading for Earth and potentially redirect them. “It could be harder to find them in the future because of reflective satellite constellations (卫星群) ,” he says. 43. According to Grant Tremblay, why are we at the risk of losing the sky? A. Because the observatory is unable to function properly in most cases. B. Because the viewing area of the satellites is darkened by observatories. C. Because the construction work is destroying the scanning work of the sky. D. Because the satellites will keep us from obtaining a clear picture of the sky. 44. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Effectiveness in mobile communications will decrease dramatically. B. A vast number of satellites makes the magical universe more inspiring. C. Fewer satellites of commercial versions will be launched in the future. D. Earth could face a higher risk of asteroid impacts for detection failures. 45. What concern does Tremblay express about the crowded orbit? A. An increase in societal disasters. B. That scientific study is less efficient. C. Less space for instruments in outer space. D. That observatories are harmed by frames. 46. What’s the passage mainly about? A. The launch of bright satellites raises fears. B. There are still downsides to scientific work. C. More sky-friendly satellites should be designed. D. The societal impact caused by satellites is extensive. 【答案】43. D 44. D 45. B 46. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人类在太空中发射越多越多明亮的卫星，这引发了天文学家的担忧，因为太空中过亮的卫星会影响天文学家的工作，阻碍他们发现朝地球飞行的小行星，这对人类有危害。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段““For astronomy, things are absolutely getting worse,” says Tremblay. “I fear that we’re at risk of losing the sky.” Projects such as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory (天文台), under construction in Chile and due to start scanning the sky in 2025, will have images ruined by bright traces when satellites cross their field of view, says Tremblay.(“对于天文学来说，情况绝对越来越糟。”Tremblay说。“我担心我们有失去天空的风险。”Tremblay说，智利正在建设的维拉·C·鲁宾天文台等项目将于2025年开始扫描天空，当卫星穿过视野时，这些项目的图像将被明亮的痕迹破坏。)”可知，Tremblay担心人类有失去天空的风险，因为卫星会阻碍获取天空的清晰图像。故选D。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Losing astronomical capabilities could even put humanity in danger. Ian Carnelli at the European Space Agency says we have spent decades improving our ability to spot asteroids heading for Earth and potentially redirect them. “It could be harder to find them in the future because of reflective satellite constellations (卫星群) ,” he says.(失去天文能力甚至可能使人类处于危险之中。欧洲航天局的Ian Carnelli表示，我们花了几十年的时间来提高发现飞向地球的小行星并可能改变其方向的能力。他说：“由于反光的卫星群，未来可能更难找到它们。”)”可知，反光的卫星群影响天文学家发现那些飞向地球的小行星，失去天文能力可能使人类处于危险之中。由此可推测出，无法侦测小行星的情况会使地球处于面临小行星影响的更高风险之中，所以D项正确。故选D。 【45题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“But efficiency could drop sharply if we start heading into a system in which hundreds or thousands of reflecting satellites are in orbit.(但如果我们开始进入一个有数百或数千颗反射卫星在轨道上的系统，效率可能会急剧下降。)”可知，当轨道上出现越来越多的反射卫星时，这会导致天文学家科研的效率变慢。故选B。 【46题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“Astronomers warn that the appearance of more and more bright objects in the night sky will severely set back their work and could even limit our ability to spot asteroids — small planets going around the sun — heading for Earth.(天文学家警告说，夜空中越来越多明亮物体的出现将严重阻碍他们的工作，甚至可能限制我们发现朝向地球的小行星——围绕太阳运行的小行星——的能力。)”、第三段中的“While AST SpaceMobile is a concern to astronomers because of its very reflective design, it is by no means the only one, he says. Internet firm Starlink is another whose satellites have raised worries.(他说，虽然AST SpaceMobile因其非常反光的设计而受到天文学家的关注，但它绝不是唯一一个。互联网公司Starlink是另一家卫星引发担忧的公司。)”可知，本文主要讲述了在太空中发射明亮卫星引发了天文学家的担忧。故选A。 Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. Protecting Wetlands Wetlands are among the most effective ecosystems on Earth, providing a habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species and therefore play a crucial role in maintaining environmental balance and supporting biodiversity. For instance, they can act as natural water purifiers and absorbing harmful substances from runoff(地表径流) before they reach larger bodies of water. ___47___ . Wetlands can be thought of as “biological supermarkets”. They provide great volumes of food that attract many animal species. These animals use wetlands for part of or all of their life-cycle. Dead plant leaves break down in the water to form small particles of organic material. This enriched material feeds shellfish and many small insects in the water. ___48___ . They are consistent resources for activities like bird watching, fishing, and photography. These outdoor activities are gaining popularity nowadays and people tend to pay to refresh themselves at the weekends. However, wetlands around the world are under threat because of human activities such as agriculture and urban development. ___49___ . As a result, many species that depend on these habitats are at risk of extinction, and the natural services that wetlands provide are being decreased. Conservation efforts are essential to preserving these vital ecosystems. This includes protecting existing wetlands, bringing those that have been degraded back to the former state, and carrying out policies that limit harmful activities in these areas. ___50___ . Through international cooperation and local initiatives, it is possible to ensure that wetlands continue to support the environment for generations to come. A. Wetlands are known for their ability to feed part of the world. B. This helps to preserve clean water for humans and wildlife alike. C. Without them, the city construction will slow down in some way. D. Many wetlands have been filled to make way for fields and buildings. E. Besides their ecological benefits, wetlands offer economic and recreational value. F. These call for cooperation between governments, organizations and communities. 【答案】47. B 48. E 49. D 50. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了保护湿地对环境和生态的重要性。 【47题详解】 前文“Wetlands are among the most effective ecosystems on Earth, providing a habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species and therefore play a crucial role in maintaining environmental balance and supporting biodiversity. For instance, they can act as natural water purifiers and absorbing harmful substances from runoff(地表径流) before they reach larger bodies of water.(湿地是地球上最有效的生态系统之一，为各种动植物物种提供了栖息地，因此在维持环境平衡和支持生物多样性方面发挥着至关重要的作用。例如，它们可以作为天然净水器，在地表径流到达更大的水体之前吸收径流中的有害物质。)”讲述了湿地在维持环境平衡和支持生物多样性方面发挥着重要作用，并举例说明湿地可以充当天然净水器的作用，吸收水中的有害物质，空处应讲述湿地的这种功能对人类和野生生物的好处，B项“这有助于为人类和野生动物保护清洁的水。”符合题意。故选B。 【48题详解】 根据后文“They are consistent resources for activities like bird watching, fishing, and photography. These outdoor activities are gaining popularity nowadays and people tend to pay to refresh themselves at the weekends.(它们是观鸟、钓鱼和摄影等活动的持续资源。如今，这些户外活动越来越受欢迎，人们倾向于在周末花钱来使自己重新振奋精神。)”可知，本段主要讲述了湿地的娱乐和经济效益，E项“湿地除了具有生态效益外，还具有经济和娱乐价值。”符合题意。承接下文。故选E。 【49题详解】 前文“However, wetlands around the world are under threat because of human activities such as agriculture and urban development.(然而，由于农业和城市发展等人类活动，世界各地的湿地正面临威胁。)”讲述了湿地受到人类活动的威胁，空处应进一步讲述人类活动对湿地的破坏，D项“许多湿地被填平，为田地和建筑让路。”符合题意。故选D。 【50题详解】 根据前文“This includes protecting existing wetlands, bringing those that have been degraded back to the former state, and carrying out policies that limit harmful activities in these areas.(这包括保护现有的湿地，让已经退化的湿地回到从前状态，并实施限制这些地区有害活动的政策。)”和后文“Through international cooperation and local initiatives, it is possible to ensure that wetlands continue to support the environment for generations to come.(通过国际合作和地方倡议，可以确保湿地继续为子孙后代的环境提供支持。)”可知，空处应承上启下，指出这些保护工作需要政府、组织和社区的共同合作，F项“这些要求政府、组织和社区之间的合作。”符合题意。故选F。 III. Summary Writing 51. 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. Is Regenerating Nature Only Charitable? In the world of environmental conservation, many people think nature regeneration projects are mainly about charity, not profit. This idea has wrapped around our common awareness, casting such efforts as noble but financially unreliable pursuits. However, is this assumption accurate? With a mix of passion, strategy and innovation, Khory Hancock, an environmental scientist and businessman, is demonstrating that nature regeneration can indeed be profitable. According to Hancock, one way to make money is through carbon credits. These credits are like tickets that organizations can buy or sell. When they invest in restoring ecosystems, they earn credits that can be traded for money. This gives conservation a real purpose to help nature and at the same time brings financial rewards. Beyond direct financial returns, it also helps enhance businesses’ public image. In a world where information travels rapidly and opinions are formed swiftly, having a good public image is without doubt a strategic necessity. The benefits are far-reaching, from building trust and credibility to attracting opportunities and encouraging better relationships, all helping businesses make profits in the long run. Hancock adds that the fields of profitability do not end there. By regenerating farming lands, farmers can use the power of carbon stored as soil organic matter, which has a great effect on almost all soil properties - making the soil more productive. Hancock has also proved that the regenerating practices reduce the gradual destruction of soil and improves soil structure, making the land more adaptable to weather extremes, such as floods and droughts, and consequently increases productivity. Such projects reveal the hidden values that lie within environmental restoration. If more investors increase the scale of these projects, bring financial benefits to both businesses and farming, and in the end, the planet, we can benefit from a sustainable world. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Khory Hancock shows it can be profitable to regenerate nature. Businesses get profits directly by selling carbon credits and indirectly from the enhanced public image. Moreover, farmers profit from improved productivity with organic matters and a more adaptive land. With more nature regenerating practices alike, we’ll have a sustainable world. (50 words) 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍说，科里·汉考克表示，再生自然是有利可图的。企业可以通过出售碳信用额度直接获利，也可以通过提高公众形象间接获利。此外，农民从有机物质和适应性更强的土地的生产力提高中获利。有了更多类似的自然再生实践，我们将拥有一个可持续发展的世界。 【详解】1 要点摘录 ①With a mix of passion, strategy and innovation, Khory Hancock, an environmental scientist and businessman, is demonstrating that nature regeneration can indeed be profitable. ②According to Hancock, one way to make money is through carbon credits. ③Beyond direct financial returns, it also helps enhance businesses’ public image. ④By regenerating farming lands, farmers can use the power of carbon stored as soil organic matter, which has a great effect on almost all soil properties - making the soil more productive. ⑤ If more investors increase the scale of these projects, bring financial benefits to both businesses and farming, and in the end, the planet, we can benefit from a sustainable world. 2.缜密构思 将第1、4、5三个要点进行重组，将第2、3两个要点进行整合。 3.遣词造句 Corey Hancock says regeneration is naturally profitable. Companies can profit directly by selling carbon credits or indirectly by raising their public profile. In addition, farmers profit from increased productivity from organic matter and more adaptable land. With more natural regeneration practices like this, we will have a sustainable world. 【点睛】 [高分句型1] Khory Hancock shows it can be profitable to regenerate nature. (运用了省略连接代词that的宾语从句) [高分句型2] With more nature regenerating practices alike, we’ll have a sustainable world.  (运用了with的复合结构) IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 不如我们带上新买的望远镜去赏月吧！(enjoy) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Let’s take our newly-bought telescope to enjoy the moon. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型、动词（短语）、形容词和名词。“不如我们做某事”是建议一起做某事，可用固定句型let’s do sth.表示，“带上某物去做某事”可用动词短语take sth. to do sth.，“（我们）新买的望远镜”可用名词短语our newly-bought telescope，“赏月”可用动词短语enjoy the moon。故可译为：Let’s take our newly-bought telescope to enjoy the moon. 53. 这种布料用棉线编织而成，很有民族特色。 (rich) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】This fabric, woven from cotton threads, is rich in ethnic characteristics. 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词和短语。主语为this fabric，位于句首，首字母需大写；表示“用棉线编织而成”应用过去分词短语woven from cotton threads，与fabric构成被动关系作后置定语；表示“很有民族特色”理解为“富含有名族特色”可用短语be rich in，翻译为be rich in ethnic characteristics，结合句意，此处秒的是客观事实，所以使用一般现在时，主语为第三人称单数，谓语动词为is。故翻译为This fabric, woven from cotton threads, is rich in ethnic characteristics. 54. 天气不好，孩子们心心念念的露天音乐会只能推迟两周举行。 (Due to...) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Due to the bad weather, the outdoor concert that/which the children have been looking forward to has been postponed for two weeks. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语、定语从句、动词语态。表示“由于”用due to，句首单词首字母大写。表示“恶劣的天气”用the bad weather，作Due to的宾语。表示“露天音乐会”用the outdoor concert，作主语。表示“推迟”用postpone，与主语为被动关系，且事情已经发生，且对现在有影响，句子用现在完成时的被动语态。表示“两周”用two weeks，用for two weeks作时间状语。表示“孩子们心心念念的”用定语从句，从句中：表示“孩子们”用the children，作主语；表示“期待”用look forward to，这一动作开始于过去，持续到现在，并将继续持续下去，句子应用现在完成进行时，又因主语是复数，所以助动词用have；本空引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是the outdoor concert，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作宾语，应用关系代词that/which引导。故翻译为Due to the bad weather, the outdoor concert that/which the children have been looking forward to has been postponed for two weeks. 55. 这位工匠在筷子制作方面的贡献无人能及，这项荣誉非他莫属。 (deserve) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The craftsman has made a far greater contribution to chopstick making than others, and nobody but he deserves the honor. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定搭配、比较级、动词和名词。“工匠”可表示为craftsman；“在……方面的贡献无人能及”表达的是“在……上做出了比别人更高的贡献”，应用比较级结构，make a contribution to...意为“对……做出贡献”，表示比较时应在contribution前加greater，用表示程度的far修饰greater，用than引出比较对象others，这里表示过去的动作对现在的影响，应用现在完成时；“筷子制作”可表示为chopstick making；“这项荣誉非他莫属”可表示为nobody but he deserves the honor，陈述的是现实，应用一般现在时。前后句之间表示并列，应用and连接并列句。故本句可翻译为：The craftsman has made a far greater contribution to chopstick making than others, and nobody but he deserves the honor. V. Guided Writing 56. 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明。你校英文报正举行主题为 “To change or not to change? ” 的征文比赛，你决定参赛。请你撰写一篇参赛稿，内容包括： 1) 你的观点； 2) 你的理由。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Embracing Change for Progress As a senior student at Mingqi High School, I firmly believe that change is not only inevitable but also essential for personal growth and development. Change allows us to adapt to new circumstances and to learn from our experiences, which in turn enriches our lives. Living in a world that is constantly evolving, we must be willing to change in order to keep pace with technological advancements and societal shifts. For instance, the rapid development of technology has made it necessary for us to update our skills continuously. Without embracing change, we risk becoming obsolete in a competitive job market. Moreover, personal growth often comes from stepping out of our comfort zones and trying new things, which requires a willingness to change. In conclusion, while change can be challenging, it is a crucial catalyst for progress. It is through change that we can discover our full potential and contribute positively to the world around us. Therefore, I advocate for change, as it is the key to unlocking new opportunities and ensuring that we remain relevant in an ever-changing world. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于书信写作。要求考生给校英文报举行的征文比赛写一篇参赛稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 不可避免的：inevitable→unavoidable 必要的：essential→fundamental 适应：adapt to→be accustomed to 舒适区：comfort zones→the status quo 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Living in a world that is constantly evolving, we must be willing to change in order to keep pace with technological advancements and societal shifts. 拓展句：When we live in a world that is constantly evolving, we must be willing to change in order to keep pace with technological advancements and societal shifts. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Change allows us to adapt to new circumstances and to learn from our experiences, which in turn enriches our lives.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】For instance, the rapid development of technology has made it necessary for us to update our skills continuously.（运用了it作形式宾语，不定式短语作真正宾语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 松江区2024学年度第一学期期末质量监控试卷 高三英语 （满分115分，完卷时间105分钟） 2024. 12 考生注意： 1. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分，试卷包括试题与答题要求，所有答题必须涂 (选择题) 或写 (非选择题) 在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。 2. 答题前，务必在答题纸上填写学校、班级、姓名和考号。 3. 答题纸与试卷在试题编号上是一一对应的，答题时应特别注意，不能错位。 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. Kung Fu — Always a Draw Andrew Konde, a second-year student at Kenya’s Strathmore University, was inspired to start learning kung fu, or martial arts, as a child after watching movies. But ____1____ began as an after-school activity has become a lifestyle for the student, who is now the chairman of the university’s Titan Martial Arts club. As a child, Konde was fascinated by the skills of martial arts heroes like Jackie Chan. He ____2____ (accept) by Strathmore University in 2022 and his interest in kung fu received a boost upon joining the martial arts club. Through hard work, he rose to become the club’s chairman and has had the honor of leading his team to wins at several martial arts championships, including the 2022 All-Africa University Games, ____3____ they emerged as the second-best overall team. “Kung fu promotes better health, ____4____ (improve) flexibility, and higher self-respect. These are essential qualities for a happier, longer life. That’s why I love it,” Konde said. Konde has also earned silver and bronze(铜) medals in local kung fu competitions since he began practicing ____5____. He sees 2023 as the highlight of his kung fu journey, after ____6____ (declare) to be one of Kenya’s top competitors in the featherweight category. Kung fu ____7____ (originate) in China and is a key part of its traditional culture. It has now grown in popularity in Kenya, particularly ____8____ school-age children. They find it interesting ____9____ it keeps them in shape, and teaches them self-defense and self-control. Kevin Obonyo, an economics lecturer and kung fu instructor at Strathmore University, said the growing enthusiasm for kung fu across Africa _____10_____ be owed to the strengthening of China-Africa relations solidified through projects like the Belt and Road Initiative. Section B Directions: After reading the passage below, 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. admission B. broad C. comfortably D. decoded E. forerunner F. hardly G. replaced H. risky I. spread J. subjects K. switches More Than a Popularizer Certain creative works possess such an endless ability to bounce that they become fixed in the culture. One such book is Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point. Published more than two decades ago, it dug into a (n) ___11___ range of topics, from crime rates in New York to shoe sales, all from the perspectives of epidemiology (流行病学). “Ideas and products and messages and behaviors ___12___ just like viruses do,” he wrote. Gladwell presented his readers with a series of stories, mysteries and puzzles, and then ___13___ them, revealing his workings in a cheerful and confident narrative (描述性的) voice. Listen to me, he seemed to whisper to his readers, and I will show you the hidden workings of society, and how you, as an individual, can influence or “tip” the trends that shape it. Almost 25 years and six books later, he wrote a follow-up, Revenge of the Tipping Point, which is like its ___14___ in its self-confidence, attractiveness and clarity. However, the new book bears the mark of an author living in a country very different to the United States 25 years ago. The case studies about shoes in The Tipping Point are ___15___ by stories that touch on the anxieties of modern America. Many of his ___16___ are familiar and yet he empowers them with a new energy. In chapter five, he further explorers the question of diversity in offers from the Ivy League, ___17___ an underreported issue, and yet he somehow thinks from a totally different angle. Instead of examining the means by which first-class institutions keep minorities out, he reveals the ways in which Harvard, through its ___18___ policy for athletes, only invites rich and white applicants in. Gladwell combines viewpoints about epidemiology with the detail of a court copy or direct quotation, and ___19___ between different worlds, drawing comparisons and contrasts — that’s where part of his charm lies. It is an exciting technique, but it comes with ____20____ elements — his topics, so highly charged at an individual level, sometimes lack sympathy. 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. At the ancient Olympics in Greece athletes weren’t the only stars of the show. The game also attracted poets, who recited their works for eager audiences. Competitors employed bigger names to write poems of their ___21___ , which choruses performed at celebrations. Physical strength and ___22___ skills were closely linked. Thousands of years later, this image ___23___ Pierre de Coubertin, a French nobleman known as the founder of the modern Olympics. The nobleman believed the world should value the harmony of arts and athletics. The idea can be traced back to Plato’ s Republic, in which Socrates highlights the virtue of education that combines “gymnastics for the body and music for the ___24___ . ” Coubertin pictured a competition that would ___25___ muscle and mind. But his fellow organizers never fully shared his vision. The 1896 Games included only ___26___ competitions, such as swimming and fencing. Several new events, for instance, water polo in 1900 and boxing in1904, made their first appearance; ___27___ , muscle and mind remained firmly unrelated. Coubertin ___28___ — on August 5, 1904, he published an article, writing “… the arts and literature joined with sport to ensure the greatness of the Olympic Games. The same must be true in the future. . . ” when officials announced that Rome would host the 1908 Olympics. Coubertin argued that the partnership of sport and art had outlasted the destruction of Olympia, and the time had come to ___29___ this ideal completely. Since the first three modern Games had gotten the ball rolling, it was “possible and ____30____ to bring muscles and thought together again. ” Two years later, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held a conference to seriously discuss “to what extent and in what form the arts and literature can participate. ” The event program listed several arts categories that were ____31____ . Officials ultimately agreed to add five arts competitions to the Olympics in 1908: literature, painting, sculpture, music and architecture. All works entered into these categories, ____32____ named the Pentathlon of the Muses (缪斯五项) . They would need to be inspired by sports, bringing back the ancient harmony that Coubertin had ____33____ . In 1949, 12 years after Coubertin’s death, nevertheless, the IOC decided to ____34____ the art competitions, citing that most of the participants relied on their artistic work for a living and it was illogical to allow professionals to win Olympic medals. Today there are occasional ____35____ to bring the artistic competitions back. We do hope one day we can witness a wholly new Olympics. 21. A. knowledge B. victories C. interests D. liberty 22. A. sporting B. academic C. literary D. communicative 23. A. disturbed B. charmed C. tricked D. described 24. A. organizers B. competitors C. public D. soul 25. A. reunite B. compare C. distinguish D. refresh 26. A. athletic B. popular C. amateur D. fierce 27. A. otherwise B. likewise C. however D. moreover 28. A. stressed out B. felt prejudiced C. moved forward D. settled down 29. A. challenge B. restore C. evaluate D. abandon 30. A. troublesome B. imaginative C. annoying D. desirable 31. A. under control B. under consideration C. in use D. in progress 32. A. typically B. confusingly C. frequently D. collectively 33. A. expected B. suspended C. created D. legalized 34. A. justify B. discontinue C. stage D. enrich 35. A. rejections B. guidelines C. calls D. decisions 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) After a long journey, I finally got to the hospital. Lying on the examination table while facing the painfully bright ceiling lights, I fidgeted, desperately trying to ignore the upsetting part of the situation. I attempted to focus on staying warm in the cold room, but what happened days ago kept running through my head — the intense pain, the overpowering fear, and the panicky steps in the Emergency Room. I was told I had broken a backbone. I now smiled recalling the innocence of my response: “Do I have to wear a support when I play football? ” I had waited for three months to find out whether I could play football again but the thought of waiting another five minutes seemed impossible. Then Dr. Pittinger entered. He was friendly, but noticeably uncomfortable, almost sad. He told me that I would never be able to play football again. The realization sank in immediately. I wasn’t surprised, or at least I shouldn’t have been, but that didn’t make the order any easier. I refused to accept the idea, and for months I continued to exercise. I worked out from five to six every morning. Though I was ashamed to wear the support, I wore it devotedly, with some false hope that the more I wore it, the quicker and better it would heal the backbone. I was determined to play again. The fact is that, just as the doctor ordered, I never played another quarter of football. After nights of coming home from exercising, barely able to walk, I finally gave in. For a while, giving up felt like an admitting of defeat rather than the acceptance of a truth that should have been painfully obvious, but over time, I realized like most difficult decisions I have made and will have to make, life would go on. Rather than stick to the undeniably unattainable, I understood though this particular option was no longer open to me, I had countless others to make in its place. And by the way, I’m a five-star football coach now. 36. The word “fidgeted” in paragraph 1 most probably means “________”. A. felt terribly bored. B. lay quietly and calmly. C. was extremely grateful. D. made slight, anxious movements. 37. The underlined sentence in paragraph 2 indicates the writer’s ________. A. slow but steady recovery. B. eagerness to get the doctor’s answer. C. frequent visits to the hospital. D. emotional change after the accident. 38. What did the writer give up in the end? A. Trusting the doctor. B. Exercising in the gym. C. Focusing on the impossible. D. Putting everything in place. 39. What’s the message mainly conveyed in the passage? A. Ignoring failures is the key to a fulfilling life. B. There are two ways for everyone to live his life. C. Some people in the world live with physical pain. D. We should accept life as it is and live to the fullest. (B) Every day, people worldwide volunteer for thousands of different companies and organizations. They see volunteering as a way of demonstrating what they stand for and consider valuable. What are some of the major trends in volunteering? To answer the question, we’ll need to look at some statistics. #1 Around 30% of Americans volunteer. About one-third of adult Americans formally volunteer at least once a year. 36% of the time spent in volunteering is dedicated to fundraising. Moreover, 34% of volunteering activity goes to collecting or delivering food. #2 In USA, 15% of people support hunger and homelessness causes. Hunger and homelessness causes are the most supported in USA. The next leading cause for volunteering is health and wellness, with 13% of Americans donating to those causes. Other top causes are charities for animals and wildlife and charities for the country’s younger generation, with 10% and 9% of Americans supporting them, respectively. #3 People around the world donate repeatedly. In Europe, 44% people donate repeatedly. Australia and New Zealand have a higher percentage of people who do the same — 51%, outnumbered by USA with a percentage of 57%, and in Africa, the percentage is even higher. #4 Volunteering plays a role in employment. One surprising benefit of volunteering is that it can assist in job-hunting. Volunteers who’ve been unemployed are 27% more likely to find work. That’s especially true for unemployed volunteers without secondary school experience, who are 51% more likely than non-volunteers to find a job. The trend that employers prefer volunteers to non-volunteers applies no matter how old and where the volunteers are. Statistics indicate that 91% of employers value soft skills as much as hard skills, and volunteering is an excellent way to develop soft skills in a real-world environment. #5 Women are more likely than men to volunteer. Globally, about 57% of volunteer work is done by women. Women are more likely to engage in activities like childcare for neighbors, or helping with a local environmental cleanup. In USA, 34% of women volunteer, compared to 26% of men. 40. People around the world volunteer because they ________. A. are interested in the major trends in volunteering B. are able to deal with troubles related to volunteering C. prefer to work in various kinds of companies or organizations D. regard volunteering as a way to show their identity and values 41. We can learn from #4 that ________. A. volunteering improves people’s chance of employment B. volunteers’ age will affect their likelihood of getting hired C. employers think volunteering develops soft skills as much as hard skills D. volunteers without educational background are unlikely to be employed 42. Which chart correctly illustrates the information in the passage? A. B. C. D. (C) An unusually reflective communications satellite that outshines almost every star in the sky was joined by another five in the first week of September, 2024. Astronomers warn that the appearance of more and more bright objects in the night sky will severely set back their work and could even limit our ability to spot asteroids — small planets going around the sun — heading for Earth. Texas-based AST SpaceMobile, intending to set up a group of 100 satellites to provide mobile phone connections around the globe, launched a test satellite called BlueWalker 3 in 2022, drawing criticism from astronomers who found that it was brighter than all but seven stars in the night sky. The company launched the first five commercial versions of BlueWalker 3, called Bluebirds, from Florida, on 12 September. Grant Tremblay vice president of the American Astronomical Society, says the increasing number of satellites in low Earth orbit “is an existential problem for astronomy”. While AST SpaceMobile is a concern to astronomers because of its very reflective design, it is by no means the only one, he says. Internet firm Starlink is another whose satellites have raised worries. “For astronomy, things are absolutely getting worse,” says Tremblay. “I fear that we’re at risk of losing the sky.” Projects such as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory (天文台), under construction in Chile and due to start scanning the sky in 2025, will have images ruined by bright traces when satellites cross their field of view, says Tremblay. “When a frame is harmed by, for example, a Starlink crossing, the frame is useless. You throw it out, ” he says. “The observatory will still work. It’ll still do amazing science. But efficiency could drop sharply if we start heading into a system in which hundreds or thousands of reflecting satellites are in orbit. ” Tremblay believes this is not only a loss to science, also to wider society. “We return images of this incredibly magical universe whose scale is truly unimaginable, and there’s something unifying and inspirational. If we lose that, I think that’s a societal disaster.” To solve the problem, he says astronomers may have to put more instruments in space beyond our crowded orbit, but the cost and complexity of doing that is generally prohibitive. Losing astronomical capabilities could even put humanity in danger. Ian Carnelli at the European Space Agency says we have spent decades improving our ability to spot asteroids heading for Earth and potentially redirect them. “It could be harder to find them in the future because of reflective satellite constellations (卫星群) ,” he says. 43. According to Grant Tremblay, why are we at the risk of losing the sky? A. Because the observatory is unable to function properly in most cases. B. Because the viewing area of the satellites is darkened by observatories. C. Because the construction work is destroying the scanning work of the sky. D. Because the satellites will keep us from obtaining a clear picture of the sky. 44. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Effectiveness in mobile communications will decrease dramatically. B. A vast number of satellites makes the magical universe more inspiring. C. Fewer satellites of commercial versions will be launched in the future. D. Earth could face a higher risk of asteroid impacts for detection failures. 45. What concern does Tremblay express about the crowded orbit? A. An increase in societal disasters. B. That scientific study is less efficient. C. Less space for instruments in outer space. D. That observatories are harmed by frames. 46. What’s the passage mainly about? A. The launch of bright satellites raises fears. B There are still downsides to scientific work. C. More sky-friendly satellites should be designed. D. The societal impact caused by satellites is extensive. Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. Protecting Wetlands Wetlands are among the most effective ecosystems on Earth, providing a habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species and therefore play a crucial role in maintaining environmental balance and supporting biodiversity. For instance, they can act as natural water purifiers and absorbing harmful substances from runoff(地表径流) before they reach larger bodies of water. ___47___ . Wetlands can be thought of as “biological supermarkets”. They provide great volumes of food that attract many animal species. These animals use wetlands for part of or all of their life-cycle. Dead plant leaves break down in the water to form small particles of organic material. This enriched material feeds shellfish and many small insects in the water. ___48___ . They are consistent resources for activities like bird watching, fishing, and photography. These outdoor activities are gaining popularity nowadays and people tend to pay to refresh themselves at the weekends. However, wetlands around the world are under threat because of human activities such as agriculture and urban development. ___49___ . As a result, many species that depend on these habitats are at risk of extinction, and the natural services that wetlands provide are being decreased. Conservation efforts are essential to preserving these vital ecosystems. This includes protecting existing wetlands, bringing those that have been degraded back to the former state, and carrying out policies that limit harmful activities in these areas. ___50___ . Through international cooperation and local initiatives, it is possible to ensure that wetlands continue to support the environment for generations to come. A. Wetlands are known for their ability to feed part of the world. B. This helps to preserve clean water for humans and wildlife alike. C. Without them the city construction will slow down in some way. D. Many wetlands have been filled to make way for fields and buildings. E. Besides their ecological benefits, wetlands offer economic and recreational value. F. These call for cooperation between governments, organizations and communities. III. Summary Writing 51. 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. Is Regenerating Nature Only Charitable? In the world of environmental conservation, many people think nature regeneration projects are mainly about charity, not profit. This idea has wrapped around our common awareness, casting such efforts as noble but financially unreliable pursuits. However, is this assumption accurate? With a mix of passion, strategy and innovation, Khory Hancock, an environmental scientist and businessman, is demonstrating that nature regeneration can indeed be profitable. According to Hancock, one way to make money is through carbon credits. These credits are like tickets that organizations can buy or sell. When they invest in restoring ecosystems, they earn credits that can be traded for money. This gives conservation a real purpose to help nature and at the same time brings financial rewards. Beyond direct financial returns, it also helps enhance businesses’ public image. In a world where information travels rapidly and opinions are formed swiftly, having a good public image is without doubt a strategic necessity. The benefits are far-reaching, from building trust and credibility to attracting opportunities and encouraging better relationships, all helping businesses make profits in the long run. Hancock adds that the fields of profitability do not end there. By regenerating farming lands, farmers can use the power of carbon stored as soil organic matter, which has a great effect on almost all soil properties - making the soil more productive. Hancock has also proved that the regenerating practices reduce the gradual destruction of soil and improves soil structure, making the land more adaptable to weather extremes, such as floods and droughts, and consequently increases productivity. Such projects reveal the hidden values that lie within environmental restoration. If more investors increase the scale of these projects, bring financial benefits to both businesses and farming, and in the end, the planet, we can benefit from a sustainable world. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 不如我们带上新买的望远镜去赏月吧！(enjoy) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 53. 这种布料用棉线编织而成，很有民族特色。 (rich) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 54. 天气不好，孩子们心心念念的露天音乐会只能推迟两周举行。 (Due to...) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 这位工匠在筷子制作方面的贡献无人能及，这项荣誉非他莫属。 (deserve) (汉译英) ______________________________________________________________________________________ V. Guided Writing 56. 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明。你校英文报正举行主题为 “To change or not to change? ” 的征文比赛，你决定参赛。请你撰写一篇参赛稿，内容包括： 1) 你的观点； 2) 你的理由。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$