重庆市忠县拔山中学2024届高三3月(开学考)英语试题含解析

重庆市忠县拔山中学2024届高三3月（开学考）英语试题
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．After he consulted with his professor，an idea was beginning to____________ in his mind.
A．pay off B．take shape
C．work out D．make up
2．In order to satisfy the needs of the market, the electric company has ______ its focus to tablet computers and smart mobile phones.
A．switched B．shaped
C．directed D．discovered
3．The children wrote magical stories together, _____ imaginary worlds of romantic and military adventure.
A．to spin B．spinning
C．having spun D．to have spun
4．—I am afraid this pair of shoes is a little expensive．
—If you really want to buy them, I will give you a ____ of 10 percent．
A．quantity B．amount C．discount D．account
5．—What was it that caused the party to be put off?
—________ the invitations.
A．Because Tom delayed sending
B．Tom delayed to send
C．That Tom delayed sending
D．Tom delayed sending
6．He has written two articles for the journal，one to be published in this issue，the other to___________ in the next. A．turn out B．come out
C．bring out. D．leave out
7．The shocking news made me realize ______ terrible problems we would face.
A. that B．how C．what D．why
8．-- Are you happy with this laboratory?
-- Not a little. We can’t have ________.
A．a worse one B．a nicer one C．a worst one D．a nicest one
9．Because of the heavy snow, we had to delay the visit until this weekend to the artgallery ____ in the center of our city
these days.
A．being held B．holding C．to be held D．held
10．Kunming is called “Spring City”, but it _____ snow in winter.
A．shall B．can C．must D．might
11．So ________ sometimes in trying to accomplish something big _______ we fail to notice the little things that give life its magic.
A．we get caught up; as B．do we get caught up; that
C．caught up get we; as D．caught up do we get; that
12．In Beijing, more than 21,100 people ________ to donate their bodies by the end of 2017, as the city promoted a body donation campaign from 1999.
A．have applied B．had applied
C．would have applied D．applied
13．________ they choose Chinese company is that China has the most advanced technology of high speed railway in the world.
A．When B．That
C．Where D．Why
14．He asked ______ for the computer.
A．did I pay how much
B．I paid how much
C．how much did I pay
D．how much I paid
15．In fact，most of us would the consequences of stupid decisions taken by
others.
A．handle B．solve C．follow D．suffer
16．We work during the week，but weekends and evenings are usually ________．
A．vacant B．casual C．empty D．clear
17．—The movie Till Death Do Us Part 《最爱》will be on at 8 pm．What about picking you up at 7pm?
—All right．I will have come back from work by then, and I you at home．
A．will be waiting for B．will wait for C．have been waiting for D．am waiting for
18．It was announced that only when the fire was under control __________to return to their homes.
A．the residents would be permitted
B．had the residents been permitted
C．would the residents be permitted
D．the residents had been permitted
19．—The lecture about 3D technology was very interesting.
—It’s a pity. How I wish I ________ time to attend it.
A．had B．have C．had had D．have had
20．This kind of glasses made by experienced craftsmen _________ comfortably.
A．is worn B．wears C．wearing D．are worn
第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

21．（6分）When you’re choosing a college, a lot of factors probably may be considered: the school’s reputation, the classes offered, and the professors in your major, to name a few. However, considering the increasing competitiveness of universities to attract more and more applicants, many schools now offer extra benefits to be enjoyed by all of their students. Here are some of the coolest:
University of Missouri
When you think of a campus gym, you probably picture a room equipped with old weights and out-of-date machines. However, at the University of Missouri, you can enjoy one of the best campus fitness centers in the country. It features an “indoor beach” complete with a waterfall and a lazy river, as well as a full-service spa. Even if you don’t normally enjoy working out, Missouri’s fitness center will give you a reason to go to the gym.
High Point University
If you see yourself quickly tired of dining hall food—something that happens to almost all of us—High Point University in North Carolina has a great option for you: a private steakhouse for stu dents. It’s a first-class restaurant, and, best of all, you don’t have to pay for the meal out of your own pocket. You can use your dining dollars instead.
Seton Hall University
If you’re stressing out about the extra cost of technology when you start coll ege, Seton Hall has great news for you: all freshmen are given free laptops through the university’s Mobile Computing Program. As a freshman, you’ll receive a laptop already set up with all of the software that you’ll need as a student. Then, after two years, you’ll receive a new and updated laptop designed to carry to through until after you graduate.
New York University
If you’re a fan of museums, NYU(New York University) is the perfect university for you: not only are you located in the heart of a city featuring some of the best museums in the world, but the university will even provide you with free admission to many of them. You can take advantage of visiting free museums at any time you want—and you’ll never be bored on the weekends.
1、What can we learn from Paragraph1?
A．It is hard to be admitted to a university.
B．A university’s fame is the top consideration.
C．The competition to attract applicants is fierce.
D．Extra benefits makes no difference to applicants.
2、What can we learn about the fitness center in the University of Missouri?
A．Its equipment is out of date.
B．It is the best one in the world.
C．It has a real beach there.
D．It can arouse students’ interest in workout.
3、Which university offers extra benefit of food?
A．University of Missouri. B．High Point University.
C．Seton Hall University. D．New York University.
4、What can be guaranteed for students choosing Seton Hall University?
A．Free tuition. B．Free accommodation.
C．Free computers D．High graduation rate.
5、Which of the following is true of New Y ork University?
A．It is located in the center of the city.
B．It houses the best museums in the world.
C．All the museums are open to its students for free.
D．Museums are usually closed on the weekends.
22．（8分）Three-day－old Oskar Lunde sleeps in a small bed at an Estonian(爱沙尼亚) hospital.
Across the room, his father turns on a laptop computer. "Now we will register our child, "Andrei Lunde says as he lifts his identification card into the card reader. His wife, Olga, looks on. And just like that, Oskar is Estonia’s newest citizen. No paper. No time spent standing in a line.
Estonia has launched a project to make government administration completely digital. The goal is to reduce the size of the government work force, open up the decision-making process and fuel economic growth.
Need medicine ?Reach for a computer and send an email or text message to a doctor. Need help from the local government? Click on a link to the government websites…
Estonia has created a system that supports electronic authentication(身份验证) and digital signatures. It provides paperless communications for both the government and private industry.
However, there are a few things that one cannot do electronically in Estonia: marry, end a marriage or buy and sell property. That is only because the government has decided it is very important to show up in person for some big life events. When Estonia declared independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991, it had to build a new economy.
Government leaders looked for an industry where the country could compete. They decided on information technology and the Internet.
When the poor country needed to replace a 1930s phone system, former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves rejected the offer of a free analog(模拟) system from Finland and argued for a digital one.
Last year, information and communications made up 5.9 percent of the economy. The government hopes to increase that figure with an "e-residency " program that lets businessmen around the world register their businesses in Estonia, thus gaining a presence in the European Union. More than 51, 000 people from 167 countries have registered at a cost of only 100 euros, or＄114 each.
1、What purpose does Paragraph 1 serve in the passage?
A．To provide background information of the topic.
B．To attract readers’ attention to the topic
C．To describe the daily life of an Estonian
D．To offer some basic knowledge of Estonia
2、In which case shall people show up in person in Estonia?
A．Registering a newly born baby. B．Registering a business
C．Purchasing a house. D．Signing a name.
3、What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．The "e-residency "program didn't work in practice
B．The "e-residency" program appeals to native Estonians
C．People register businesses in Estonia at very low prices
D．Estonia used to be a member state of the European Union.
4、Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A．Estonian Government Aims to End Paperwork
B．"e-residency" Program Fuels Estonian Economy
C．Estonia Is Becoming Stronger With IT Industry
D．Government Administration Is Going Digital
23．（8分）Scientists have found living organisms trapped in crystals (晶体) that could be 50,000 years old.
The organisms were found in a hot, but beautiful cave system in Naica, Mexico. These ancient life forms can be seen only with a microscope. Penelope Boston, who leads the Astrobiology Institute at NASA, the space agency of the United States, says the ancient microbes were able to live by eating minerals such as iron.
She spoke about the discovery recently at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. If
the findings are confirmed, they will show how microbes can survive in extreme conditions. Forty different kinds of microbes and some viruses were found in the underground area. The genetic structures of these organisms are 10 percent different from those of their nearest relatives.
The caves in Naica are 800 kilometers deep. They were once used for mining lead. Before the miners began working in the caves, the area was separated from the surface and the outside world. Some of the caves are as big as the large religious centers built during Europe’s Middle Ages. There are crystals covering the walls. The caves are so hot that scientists must wear special clothing to keep cool. The clothing keeps the crystals safe from human germs (病菌) or other damage. Boston said the researchers could only work for about 20 minutes at a time before they had to go to a room that was 38 degrees Celsius to cool down.
NASA officials would not let Boston share her findings with scientific experts before last week’s announcement. So scientists could not say much about the findings. But Norine Noonan, a biologist with the University of South Florida, said she believed them. “Why are we surprised?” Noonan asked. “As a biologist, I would say life on earth is extremely tough and extremely colorful.”
Boston is also studying microbes commonly found inside caves in other countries, such as Ukraine and the United States. These microbes appear to be impossible to kill. Boston said they show how difficult life on earth can be.
1、The existence of the ancient microbes relies on .
A．surrounding insects B．eating minerals
C．diverse plants D．absorbing air
2、What can we infer about the caves in Naica from the passage?
A．The walls were built during Middle Ages.
B．The temperature in the caves is quite low.
C．The environment in the caves is difficult to adapt to.
D．The caves have been explored since they were formed.
3、What is the biologist Norine Noonan’s attitude towards the findings?
A．Neutral. B．Doubtful.
C．Positive. D．Indifferent.
4、What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．Living organisms bring hope to scientific research.
B．Caves provide living environment for living organisms.
C．Microbes show great power to survive in terrible conditions.
D．Scientists discover 50,000-year-old “super life” in Mexico.
24．（8分）Researchers have found bees can do basic mathematics, in a discovery that deepens our understanding of the relationship between brain size and brain power. Recently, A study conducted by researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia showed that bees could perform arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction (减法).
Solving math problems requires a complex level of involving the mental management of numbers, long-term rules and short-term working memory. The finding that even the tiny brain of a honeybee can grasp basic mathematical operations has a possible effect on the future development of Artificial Intelligence, particularly in improving rapid learning.
RM IT’s Professor Adrian Dyer said numerical (数字的) operations like addition and subtraction are complex because they require two levels of processing. “You need to be able to hold the rules around adding and subtracting in your long-term memory, while mentally using skillfully a set of given numbers in your short-term memory,” Dyer said. “On top of this, our bees also used their short-term memories to solve arithmetic problems, as they learned to recognize plus or minus as abstract concepts.”
The findings suggest that advanced numerical cognition (认知) may be found much more widely in nature among non-human animals than previously suspected.
“If math doesn’t require a massive brain, there might also be new ways for us to include interactions of both
long-term ru les and working memory in designs to improve rapid AI learning of new problems,” said Dyer.
Many species can understand the difference between quantities and use this to search for food, make decisions and solve problems. But numerical cognition, such as exact number and arithmetic operations, requires a more complex level of processing.
Previous studies have shown some primates (灵长目动物), birds, babies and even spiders can add and/or subtract. The new research, published in Science Advances, adds bees to that list.
1、What have the researchers from RMIT University discovered?
A．The relationship between brain size and brain power.
B．Long-term rules and short term working memory.
C．Bees can perform complex arithmetic operations.
D．Bees can do basic mathematics.
2、According to Adrian Dyer, bees’ numerical cognition ________.
A．requires addition and subtraction two complex processing
B．has a possible effect on the future development of AI
C．only involves their short-term working memory
D．calls for a lot of maths knowledge
3、What does the finding of the new research suggest?
A．Bees can recogize the exact number.
B．Arithmetic operations exist in human and bees.
C．Numerical cognition has been found in many more species.
D．Some primates, birds and even spiders can add and substract.
4、What can be the best title for the text?
A．A Discovery About the Tiny Brain of Bees
B．New Findings About Bees Having Numerical Cogintion
C．Numerical Cognition Requires a Complex Level of Processing
D．The Relationship Between Brain Size and Brain Power
25．（10分）Punks, Ravers, Mods and Teddy Boys. No, these aren't some hot new bands, but the names of a number of British youth subcultures(亚文化) from the last 70 years.
Youth Club, a UK not-for-profit organization, released a book earlier this year celebrating many different subcultures from throughout Britain s recent history.
"A catalyst(催化剂) for creativity on the worldwide stage, British youth culture movements from the Teddy Boys of the 1950s to the grime Scene of the 2000s continue to play a pioneering role in music, fashion and creativity across the globe," it wrote on its website.
These subcultures were traditionally a way for young people to show their personalities to others. Walking around London in the 1970s would have meant seeing dozens of young "punks" - people dressed in ripped denim(破洞牛仔裤), leather jackets, body piercings(穿孔) and with brightly-dyed hair—on the streets. And in the90s, “ravers” were young people who threw all-night parties in abandoned buildings or car parks.
So, what was the reason behind these subcultures?
"On both sides of the Atlantic, more and more young disappointed teenagers were looking for an escape from the boredom and constraints(约束)of society, "wrote lan Youngs, BBC entertainment reporter. "Unemployment, racial tensions and social upheaval (剧变)added fuel to their fires."
Youth subcultures have all but disappeared in the West. Some experts believe the reason for this is the instant and low-priced availability of music and clothing in the internet age.
"Fashion a nd music, they’re much cheaper and they’re much faster today, " Ruth Adams, a culture lecturer at Kings College London told The Guardian.
"When I was a teenager, you had to stick to one type of music or fashion, because it cost more money. Now, it' s all a
bit more blurry(模糊不清的),” she said, believing that it's harder to figure out someone's personality or music tastes nowadays just by looking at them.
Despite this, Adams believes that today’s young people are still finding their own way to express themselve s, but in a more modern way.
"It's certainly happening online," she said. "It's a lot easier to use personas(伪装) online just by showcasing certain types of mysterious knowledge."
1、According to the text, British youth subcultures____.
A．could be traced back to the 1970s
B．were started by Youth Club to promote creativity
C．were a way for youth to express their identities
D．had a greater impact on fashion than music
2、What contributed to the popularity of these youth subcultures?
a. Young people's desire for freedom and fun.
b. Y oung people's longing for fame and wealth.
c. The social pressure young people suffere
d.
d. The easy access to music and clothing.
A．a b
B．a c
C．b d
D．c d
3、Which of the following would Ruth Adams probably agree with?
A．Music and fashion trends develop too fast for young people to follow today.
B．Y oung people today are less willing to express themselves as her peers did.
C．Y oung people today are less interested in music and fashion than her peers used to be.
D．The internet makes it harder to figure out the personalities of young people today.
4、What's the author' s attitude toward subcultures?
A．Objective
B．Negative
C．Doubtful
D．Supportive
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、
C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．
26．（30分）Two years ago，my friend and I were at college.With his birthday quickly 1 ，he came to me with an unusual 2 :instead of receiving presents，he wanted to do some acts of kindness.
I was 3 with such all idea. 4 instead of taking for the birthday was really different.I asked him how he could come up with such a 5 idea.He told me about a TED talk he had watched on generosity.which had
6 him.So we started to
7 creative things we could do.
Our university employed some security guards to 8 its students.They have to work 9 ，keeping watch on every corner throughout the university. For the most part it's a thankless job as most people grow 10
to seeing the guards all around and eventually barely notice their 11 ，let alone acknowledge their efforts.How could we show them our appreciation?
We decided to make a large pot of hot 12 .We hired a Uber and asked the driver to take us around the campus where we knew the 13 would be and we poured them each a cup of hot chocolate.The Uber driver was 14 a bit doubtful to the entire plan but after a while he was helping us 15 the guards and our lively spirit had 16 to him as well.We were met with many 17 and appreciative words.It was amazing to see how a
18 act or even intention of generosity can lift everyone’s spirit.
I now realize that special energy is created when you choose to think bigger than yourself and act in 19 of others. You’ll find it's actually the greatest 20 you’never get，especially when it’s your birthday.
1、A．ending B．passing C．advancing D．approaching
2、A．order B．request C．problem D．story
3、A．struck B．blessed C．burdened D．bored
4、A．Refusing B．Earning C．Giving D．Donating
5、A．traditional B．complex C．familiar D．novel
6、A．controlled B．supported C．inspired D．rewarded
7、A．plan out B．take over C．watch for D．hold back
8、A．judge B．help C．monitor D．protect
9、A．step by step B．around the clock C．more or less D．now and then
10、A．addicted B．devoted C．attached D．accustomed
11、A．presence B．hunger C．poverty D．thirsty
12、A．tea B．milk C．porridge D．chocolate
13、A．workers B．students C．guards D．drivers
14、A．finally B．initially C．occasionally D．frequently
15、A．remind B．track C．spot D．recognize
16、A．spread B．moved C．happened D．returned
17、A．friends B．difficulties C．greetings D．smiles
18、A．similar B．small C．daily D．modest
19、A．service B．place C．charge D．memory
20、A．1esson B．attention C．gift D．care
第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

27．（15分）If your life feels like it is lacking the power that you want and the motivation that you need, sometimes all you have to do is shift your point of view.
By training your thoughts to concentrate 1．the bright side of things, you are more likely to have the motivation 2．(follow) through on your goals. You are less likely to be held back by negative ideas 3．might limit your performance.
Your life can be enhanced, and your happiness can be boosted, when you choose to change your perspective. Don't leave your future to chance or wait for things to get 4．(good) mysteriously on their own. You must go in the 5．(direct) of your hopes and aspirations. Begin to build your confidence, and work through 6．(problem) rather than avoid them. Remember that power is not necessarily control over situations, but the ability to deal with 7．comes your way.
Take your fear and transform it into trust; learn to rise above anxiety and doubt. Take the energy that you 8．(waste) and direct it toward every worthwhile effort that you can be involved in. You will see beautiful things happen when you allow 9．(you) to experience the joys of life. You will find happiness when you adopt positive thinking into your daily routine and make it 10．important part of your world.
第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）
28．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

It was a math test, for which I have prepared for a long time、So much importance I attach to it that I even felt a little nervous before a test、My heart began to beat wild immediately I took my seat in the classrooms、Looking at the test paper, our mind went blank、I attempted to focus my attention and it was impossible、So I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, try to calm down、It worked、Gradually I recovered from my calmness、Feeling more relaxing,
I picked up my pen and began to write、
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
29．（25分）假如你是李华，你校英文广播站征集关于节日的稿件，请根据以下要点写一篇文章。

内容要点：
1. 纪念祖先和名人。

2. 庆祝丰收，感恩农事结束、食物收获。

3. 期盼冬天的结束和春天的到来。

4. 聚在一起，吃、喝、娱乐、享受生活。

注意：1.开头已给出，不计入总词数。

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 字数80词左右。

Festivals are meant to celebrate important times of year. Different countries have different festivals.
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参考答案
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1、B
2、A
3、B
4、C
5、C
6、B
7、C
8、B
9、A
10、B
11、D
12、B
13、D
14、D
15、D
16、D
17、A
18、C
19、C
20、B
第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

21、1、C
2、D
3、B
4、C
5、A
22、1、 B
2、 C
3、 C
4、 A
23、1、B
2、C
3、C
4、D
24、1、D
2、B
3、C
4、B
25、1、C
2、B
3、D
4、A
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．
26、1、D
2、B
3、A
4、C
5、D
6、C
7、A
8、D
9、B
10、D
11、A
12、D
13、C
14、B
15、C
16、A
17、D
18、B
19、A
20、C
第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

27、1．2．on
3．4．to follow
5．6．which 或that
7．8．better
9．10．direction
【小题6】【小题6】problems
【小题7】【小题7】whatever
【小题8】【小题8】have wasted
【小题9】【小题9】yourself
【小题10】【小题10】an
第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）
28、1、have→had
2、I前添加did
3、a→the或that
4、wild→wildly
5、classrooms→classroom
6、our→my
7、and→but
8、try→trying
9、去掉from
10、relaxing→relaxed
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
29、Festivals are meant to celebrate important times of year. Different countries have different festivals.
Some festivals are held to honor the dead or to satisfy the ancestors. Others are in memory of famous people. Besides, there are some harvest festivals, when people are grateful because their food is gathered for the winter and the agricultural work is over. The most energetic and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring.
Festivals bring people together, let them enjoy life, be proud of their customs and forget their work for a little while.。