广东省揭阳市揭东区2024学年高三下学期初联考英语试题含解析

广东省揭阳市揭东区2024学年高三下学期初联考英语试题
注意事项
1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。

2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．She was such a proud person that she would die she would admit she was wrong.
A．since B．when
C．unless D．before
2．— Mary looks hot and dry.
— So ________ you if you had a high fever.
A．could B．would C．may D．must
3．It came as a great ________ to the parents that their son finally came back safe and sound.
A．relief B．sense
C．relaxion D．favor
4．Although she did not know Boston well, she made her way ________ to the Home Circle Building.
A．easy enough B．enough easy
C．easily enough D．enough easily
5．---Mum, can you tell me why some parents send their children to study abroad at a very young age?
---__________, darling. I have never thought about it.
A．Y ou have got me there B．Take your time
C．Y ou bet D．Don’t be silly
6．—I have something important to tell John. But I can’t find him.
—His cell phone is here, so he ________ have gone too far.
A．mustn’t B．needn’t
C．wouldn’t D．can’t
7．Young couples will be happy to see their babies _______ with good health and intelligence when they are born. A．to bless B．blessing
C．blessed D．being blessed
8．________ on February 5, 2019, the Wandering Earth soon became a great hit.
A．Releasing B．Being released
C．Released D．To release
9．It's said that the power plant is now large as what it was.
A．twice as B．as twice
C．twice much D．much twice
10．The doctor’s treatment has worked marvels: the patient has completely．
A．repeated B．returned C．recovered D．reminded
11．— How do you find your new classmate?
— Oh, she is really ________ of a musician, who can not only sing very beautifully, but also compose skillfully. A．something B．somebody
C．everything D．everybody
12．Large quantities of time ______ for practising guided writings.
A．was needed B．are needed C．needs D．is needed
13．After he was promoted to the present position, he is not so hardworking as he ______.
A．was used to B．used to be C．was used to being D．used to
14．______ you are supposed to do ______ you don't like a thing is ______ it. Don'tcomplain.
A．That; what; change B．When; that; to change
C．What; when; change D．What; that; changing
15．He had a great dearie to have a home of his own, ______ he had always lived with his grandmother.
A．or B．and C．so D．for
16．During ______ afternoon, the rain became smaller, but towards__________ evening, there was a sudden landslide that buried the village.
A．/; the B．the; / C．the; the D．an; the
17．The old couple, ________ country life, were unwilling to move to the city to live with his son.
A．accustomed to B．buried in
C．addicted to D．exposed to
18．________ terrible, the medicine was thrown away by the child.
A．Tasted B．Tasting
C．To taste D．Being tasted
19．________ some teenagers don’t realize is ________ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.
A．That; how B．Which; what a
C．What; what D．What; how
20．Their products enjoy 30 percent ________ of the market in this country because both the quality and their service are fine.
A．features B．shares C．interests D．sales
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）All over the world mothers and fathers teach their children manners. Other children may have manners that are not like yours. There are all kinds of manners.
Many years ago, children who had good manners were seen and not heard. They kept quiet if grown-ups were
talking. Today, well-mannered children have more freedom.
Sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places. Suppose you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia. Some friends ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you to give a loud “burp(打嗝)” after you finish eating. Burping would show that you like your food. In some countries, if you give a loud burp, you are told to say “Excuse me, please.” In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating at all. People show good manners by turning their backs on others while they eat. What are manners like in an East African town? The people try not to see you. They are being polite. You may see a friend. He may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wait until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you. Suppose you visit a friend in Arabia. You should walk behind the other tents until you come to his tent. If you pass in front of the other tents, you will be asked into each one. The people will ask you to eat with them. And it is bad manners if you say no.
Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way. People need ways to show that they want to be friends.
1、How did polite children behave?
A．By looking into adults’ eyes while talking
B．By keeping silent while adults were talking
C．By slipping into the house without being heard
D．By not opening their mouths until spoken to
2、Which custom should we follow in order to look well-mannered?
A．Saying “Excuse me” on burping in Mongolia
B．Inviting guests to dinner together in Polynesia
C．Talking with a friend before he completes things in East Africa
D．Accepting an eating invitation in Arabia
3、What can we infer from the text?
A．Hear much, speak little
B．Love me, love my dog
C．When in Rome do as the Romans do
D．Do what you ought to and come what can
22．（8分）I decided to ski to the North Pole. It was after I saw an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people to join a team to ski 350 miles to the North Pole. Back in 1996, there had never been a woman from the U.K. who had accomplished this challenge. I wondered what it would be like to survive in temperatures cold enough to freeze your
flesh in seconds, so I sent off for the application form.
The ap plication form full of pictures of male explorers arrived. The words “Are you man enough for the ultimate (极端的) challenge?”made me angry and even more determined to get on the team.
Over 500 individuals applied for a place in the team, and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to pick the best group. In one test, there was a huge rope ladder we had to climb, and I froze at the top because I have a fear of heights. I thought my hopes were fading as most other applicants sailed past, leaving me behind. But two others helped me over, and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing individuals, but great team players, and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team.
I had revealed (展示) my weakness, and in a place like the Arctic, you have to be yourself, as there is nowhere to hide. These personalities of asking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master.
I realized that by being myself, I could succeed. I was selected for the team. I realized that I could achieve more than I ever imagined --- more importantly, by sharing my story with others, I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal more of their abilities.
1、How did the author react on seeing the advertisement?
A．She got cross. B．She was determined.
C．She got frightened. D．She was hesitating.
2、What did the organizers view as the most important in the selection?
A．Personal quality. B．Individual ability.
C．Spirit of teamwork. D．Courage to challenge.
3、What does the author think of women’s showing weakness?
A．Beneficial. B．Shameful.
C．Merciful. D．Disturbing.
4、What’s the intention of the author in writing this passage?
A．To inspire us to prepare for our future goal.
B．To advise women how to turn to others.
C．To make suggestions to her team members.
D．To encourage people to explore the unknown.
23．（8分）Over the past few years, smart home tech has become more and more accessible and it’s increasingly easy to find that you’ve bought a produ ct that includes smart home features. So what does a modem smart home look like, and how can you start building one? You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets.
Ecobee 4
* Measuring both occupancy and temperature, its sensors signal your Ecobee to automatically switch to the right mode.
* It only takes about 30 minutes. thanks to an easy-to-follow installation guide and an in-app step-by-step walkthrough.
* Easily adjust temperature using your voice with built-in Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices.
Amazon Smart Plug
* Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control.
* Schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you’re away.
*It’s simple to set up and use. Plug in, open Alexa app, and start using your voice.
The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb
* It works with Amazon Alexa to support dimming through voice control.
* Schedule your own custom lighting scenes. Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a pre-set time.
To install, simply screw (拧) the smart bulbs into your desired light location.
* Control smart-bulb-equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App.
August Smart Lock Pro
* It works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
* Control keyless access. It locks automatically behind you, and unlocks as you approach.
* Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver (螺丝刀) .
1、What do the four gadgets have in common?
A．Useful Philips Hue App. B．Beautiful lighting scenes.
C．Easy installation and simple set-up. D．Pleasant temperature.
2、This passage is intended to ________.
A．introduce the gadgets of smart home B．provide advice for home decoration
C．compare the gadgets with others D．show the popularity of the gadgets
24．（8分）Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to accomplish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos.
Ethos is a speaker’s w ay of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field. After all, you’re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.
Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with an audience’s emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make the viewer feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate money.
Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me “.
Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.
1、What do persuasion and art have in common?
A．They both entertain the audience.
B．They both require great skill to achieve.
C．They both demand full attention from the audience.
D．They were both common topics of ancient Greek Writers.
2、How is a speaker able to show his ethos to the audience?
A．By expressing his sympathy with the audience.
B．By telling the audience about his personal preference.
C．By using beautiful language to make his statements attractive.
D．By showing his knowledge and experience related to the topic.
3、What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion?
A．Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion.
B．Each aspect has a different effect on the audience.
C．Honesty is the key to making your arguments believable.
D．Political leaders mostly use pathos to persuade their audience.
4、An advertisement for washing powder which claims that “scientific tests show that our powder kills 95% of all bacteria” is mainly using .
A．ethos B．pathos
C．logos D．a combination of all three
（10分）Scientists are preparing to launch the world's first machine to clean up the planet's largest mass of ocean 25．
plastic.
The experts believe the machine should be able to collect half of the detritus in the patch – about 40,000 metric tons – within five years. In the past few weeks they have been busy welding together giant tubes that will sit on the surface of the sea and form the skeleton of the machine, creating the largest floating barrier ever made。

The system, originally dreamed up by Mr. Slat, will be shipped out this summer to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, between Hawaii and California, and which contains an estimated 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic. It will be the first ever attempt to tackle the patch since it was discovered in 1997.
Mr. Slat was 16 and still at school when he was diving in Greece and first saw for himself the amount of plastic polluting the sea. “There were more bags than fish down there,” he recalls. Two years later he came up w ith a solution, quit university after six months and set up The Ocean Cleanup as a company. Mr. Slat, 23, says the first plastic to arrive on shore will be a major milestone. “We as a humanity created this problem, so I think it's our responsibility also t o help solve it,” he said.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) spans 617,763 sq miles - more than twice the size of France, and contains at least 79,000 tons of plastic, research found last month. Most of it is made up of “ghost gear” – parts of abandoned and lost fishing gear, such as nets and ropes – often from illegal fishing vessels.
Ghost gear kills more than 100,000 whales, dolphins and seals each year, according to scientific surveys. Seabirds and other marine life are increasingly being found dead with stomachs full of small pieces of plastic. Creatures eat plastic discarded in the sea thinking it’s food but then starve to death because they are not feeding properly. Others are trapped and die of starvation or are strangled or suffocated by ghost gear.
1、What does the underlined word in the first paragraph probably mean?
A．waste. B．ocean.
C．system. D．machine.
2、According to the passage, most of the Garbage in Pacific is made up of _____ .
A．fishing vessels
B．dolphins and seals
C．giant tubes
D．abandoned fishing gear
3、why do some creatures in The Great Pacific Garbage Patch die of starvation?
A．because they were killed by Ghost gear.
B．because they were suffocated by ghost gear.
C．because they didn't like eating plastic.
D．because they are not feeding properly.
4、What is the main idea of the Passage?
A．news about the first machine to clean up ocean plastic.
B．report about the death of marine life
C．information about ocean plastic.
D．the reason for inventing a machine.
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）“Cleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy—they're given after all. Choices can be hard.”
I got the 1 to start Amazon 16 years ago. I 2 the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year.I’d never seen or heard of anything that grew so fast. And the idea of building an 3 bookstore with millions of titles was very 4 to me. I had just turned 30, and I’d been married for a year. I told my wife t hat I wanted to 5 my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldn’t 6 ,and I wasn’t sure what to7 .She told me I should 8 the idea. I’d always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow my9 .
I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a 10 boss that I admired very much. I went to my boss and 11 with him that I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park and listened 12 to me, and finall y said, “That sounds like a really good idea,13 it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job.”That logic made some14 to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours 15 making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult 16 , but finally, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didn’t think I’d regret17 and failing. And I suspected I would always be troubled by the decision not to try at all. After much 18 , I took the less 19 .path to follow my dream, and I’m20 of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choices．
1、A．idea B．support C．fund D．message
2、A．got through B．set aside C．came across D．turned down
3、A．online B．available C．intelligent D．expensive
4、A．practical B．exciting C．flexible D．productive
5、A．take B．1and C．exchange D．quit
6、A．matter B．work C．fail D．exist
7、A．do B．achieve C．plan D．expect
8、A．give up B．set up C．stick to D．put off
9、A．passion B．pace C．hobby D．example
10、A．cruel B．brilliant C．greedy D．modest
11、A．shared B．argued C．reasoned D．enquired
12、A．gradually B．eventually C．carefully D．generously
13、A．so B．and C．otherwise D．but
14、A．sense B．difference C．bet D．bargain
15、A．while B．before C．once D．since
16、A．puzzle B．suggestion C．choice D．report
17、A．managing B．requesting C．changing D．trying
18、A．consideration B．determination C．conversation D．Application
19、A．stable B．secure C．amusing D．interesting
20、A．confident B．regretful C．hopeful D．proud
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）语法填空
Smiling
Smile is a universal language, which is widely used throughout the world. 1．, the meaning of a smile in different cultures may be different. Depending on different cultures, smiling can express joy and 2．(amuse), but it can also indicate embarrassment. The following examples show this point of view:
In an attempt to be open and 3．(friend), people in the United States smile a lot. Every one smiles at each other and this nonverbal communication shows being polite in the United States. But in China, smiling is not only4．expression of happiness, but also a way to avoid 5．(laugh) at. Chinese people like smiling when they are embarrassed in order to avoid embarrassment. Smiling is a kind of good will but not sneer (嘲笑). For example: When a child6．(fall) off from a bike, the adults in China may smile,7．is a kind of gentle encouragement and may not be a kind of impolite laugh.
Related 8．the smile is the laugh. Also, different cultures have different 9．(meaning) about laugh. Americans can enjoy a very heartfelt belly (腹部) laugh that comes from the deepest emotions while most Chinese may think10．silly to laugh that way.
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。

Dear Editor,
Now many students have iPods and regard them as their most favorites. Use an iPod, we can listen to music, download a lot of learning materials and read it on the screen. Apparently, it is great help to our study, especial to our English listening.
Some students, however, bring their iPods to classroom and listen to music, which makes the teacher and other students greatly annoying. What’s b ad, some of them even waste precious time in class play video games.
In my opinion, the classroom is a place that students should concentrate in study. Furthermore, some rules should be made to guide the students to use iPods properly.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
29．（25分）假如你是李华，你所在的学校将组织全体师生去野营，请用英文写一封电子邮件，通知外教Tom 先生准时到学校集合，并告知他相关的注意事项。

1.集合时间：下周五早上七点钟；
2.集合地点：学校和平广场；
3.目的地：中山森林公园
4.注意事项：①提醒Tom 先生穿戴休闲，方便活动②早餐，午餐，饮水，都有供应，无需自备
注意：1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 邮件格式已经给出，不计入总词数。

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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、D
2、B
3、A
4、C
5、A
6、D
7、C
8、C
9、A
10、C
11、A
12、B
13、B
14、C
15、D
16、B
17、A
18、B
19、D
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、B
2、D
3、C
22、1、B
2、C
3、A
4、D
23、1、C
2、A
24、About three decades ago, China was known as the “Bicycle Kingdom”. But the two­wheel way of transport's popularity began to fade, with many bikes soon replaced by their fuel-powered competitors.
But recent months have seen a revival of the bike across China, with an increasing number of people choosing to
cycle instead of driving to schools, to workplaces or to do sightseeing. The introduction of bike-sharing systems has brought the trend to a new level.
People can unlock the shared bikes by simply using their smartphones. The bikes are equipped with GPS and can be left anywhere in public for the next user. They're popular among many Chinese people as they provide an effective solution to the “last mile problem”，which refers to the final leg of a person's journey.
However, the systems have also led to problems such as illegal parking, damage and theft. Last month, two nurses in Beijing were placed under arrest for five days for putting locks on two shared bikes.
“Bike­sharing is a greener method of transport and provides a user­friendly experience，” said Liu Xiaoming, vice­minister of transport. “But it's a combin ation of online and offline business. Operators are usually strong in online services, but lack offline business experience, which causes problems.”
Now, Chinese service operators are trying to handle these problems. For example, a bike-sharing company called Mobike sets a 100-point credit score for each user, with points taken in the case of bad behavior. Once a score drops below 80, bike rental is increased to 100 yuan per 30 minutes, up from 0.5－1 yuan.
5、The underlined word “revival” in paragraph 2 prob ably means ________.
A．survival B．recovery
C．existence D．popularity
6、The bike-sharing systems are popular because ________.
A．they are very effective
B．they can be picked up anywhere
C．they are equipped with GPS
D．they help to solve the “last mile problem”
7、To solve the problems of illegal parking, damage and theft, operators need to ________.
A．offer stronger online services
B．combine online and offline business
C．provide credit scores for users
D．obtain more offline business experience
25、1、A
2、D
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、A
2、C
3、A
4、B
5、D
6、B
7、D
8、C
9、A
10、B
11、A
12、C
13、D
14、A
15、B
16、C
17、D
18、A
19、B
20、D
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．However
2．amusement
3．friendly
4．an
5．being laughed
6．falls
7．which
8．to
9．meanings
10．it / it’s
第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）
28、
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
29、Dear Tom,
Hello, This is Li Hua. I am writing to inform you that our school will arrange for all the teachers and students to go camping next Friday morning.
The camp wil1 take place in Zhongshan Forest Park. Please keep in mind that you should wear the sports suit and comfortable shoes, so that you can take part in all the interesting activities. Besides, It is wonderful that we all needn’t take food and water for breakfast and lunch. Our school will offer all the necessities. Therefore, I think it will be a relaxing time for all the people. Pay attention that we will get together at Heping square at 7 a.m. on Friday. Then the school bus will take us to the destination. Please don’t miss it .
Your sincerely,
Li Hua。