2024届四川省泸州市高三下学期二模英语试题

2024届四川省泸州市高三下学期二模英语试题
一、听力选择题
1. What will the woman do first?
A．Head next door.B．Call old Peter.C．Pack up the soup.
2. What does the woman think of Mr. Bean Cafe?
A．It is very cheap.B．It has good environment.C．It offers better coffee.
3.
A．He’d like some help at the baggage counter.
B．He doesn’t know the woman ahead of him.
C．He was permitted to carry one extra bag.
D．He is carrying someone else’s suitcase.
4. What is the time now?
A．9:00.B．9:15.C．9:45.
5. How much will the man pay?
A．$10.B．$15.C．$20.
二、听力选择题
6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What does Sally value most about after-school activities?
A．Opening up new horizons.
B．Learning new skills.
C．Helping get higher grades at school.
2. What does Jason benefit from doing voluntary work?
A．He’s employed by a big company.
B．He’s developed his interest.
C．He’s got experience for his future career.
3. Why does Sally go to the school sports center?
A．To organize games.B．To make friends.C．To pass the time.
4. What is the probable relationship of the two speakers?
A．Doctor and patient.B．Boss and secretary.C．Classmates.
7. 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。

1. What did the woman do at the Media Camp?
A．She studied film making.
B．She learnt poster design.
C．She wrote for a magazine.
2. Why did the woman spend her holiday there?
A．To visit her brother.
B．To work in the movie industry.
C．To try something different
8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Where are the speakers?
A．In a restaurant.B．On a film set.C．In a studio.
2. What time did the speakers have breakfast?
A．At 8:00 a.m.B．At 9:00 a.m.C．At 10:00 a.m.
3. How does the woman feel about the director?
A．Excited.B．Worried.C．Annoyed.
9. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What is bothering Jamie?
A．His clothing.B．His car.C．His sister.
2. What will Jamie do next?
A．Go to sleep.B．Drive faster.C．Do some reading.
三、听力选择题
10. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. Why is the plan for the visitors changed？
A．Lack of time.B．Bad weather.C．Budget cuts.
2. What does the speaker say about the museums at South Kensington？
A．They are free on Thursdays.
B．They are close to each other.
C．They are open on different days.
3. When will the speaker probably leave the National History Museum
A．At 1 pm.B．At 3 pm.C．At 6 pm.
4. What is the last stop of the tour？
A．The National Gallery.
B．The Science Museum.
C．Victoria and Albert Museum.
四、完形填空
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11. Several years ago, a neighbor kid kicked a football and broke a basement window of my house. Due to financial problems, I ______ it up,
thinking I’d get to it someday.
Over the years, I had planned to upgrade to energy-efficient windows. But with the frame (窗框) rusted (锈) and firmly ______ in the foundation, whoever did it would need to chisel (凿) it out by hand. It would be a ______ process and there were six of those windows in the house.
The cost was estimated at $15,000. It was simply ______.
Honestly, the thought of that window ______ me for years. I knew I needed to fix it, but I had built up the ______ so much in my mind that I put it off again and again.
Then I had a job change and needed to sell the house before moving away. But it was almost ______ to find a buyer if there was a broken window. So I pulled off the boards to face this thing head-on. I grabbed some rust remover, ______ it around the frame of the window, and gave it a pull. To my astonishment, it easily ______. I took the window downtown. It only cost me $12. I could have ______ the problem for only $12 when it occurred, but I let it bother me for five years!
______, this isn’t just about my window. Many of us live with broken windows of one type or another. They are things that seriously affect our ______ of life. If you recognize your broken window, don’t ______ to mend it. It may turn out to be ______ than expected. Usually we suffer more in_______ than in reality.
1.A．tore B．made C．boarded D．packed
2.A．lost B．stuck C．buried D．mixed
3.A．brain-burning B．labor-consuming C．energy-wasting D．risk-taking
4.A．in a mess B．beyond control C．at hand D．out of reach
5.A．went against B．relied on C．ate at D．appealed to
6.A．difficulty B．confidence C．confusion D．harm
五、阅读理解
7.
A ．shameful
B ．impossible
C ．pointless
D ．unfair
8.A ．blew B ．turned C ．passed D ．spread 9.A ．broke B ．fell C ．moved D ．missed 10.A ．addressed B ．ignored
C ．delayed
D ．considered 11.A ．Luckily B ．Consequently C ．Unexpectedly D ．Actually 12.A ．quality B ．pace C ．way D ．meaning 13.A ．attempt B ．guarantee C ．hesitate D ．pretend 14.A ．easier B ．tougher C ．rarer D ．worse 15.A ．practice
B ．memory
C ．principle
D ．imagination
12. If you make a list of the world’s top ten most challenging job, chances are that being a teacher will not make the cut. But think about the daunting task millions of educators face each day as they try to mold a group of often surly, unruly kids into intelligent, well-rounded individuals. That surely has to be the toughest job in the world, especially given that there is no promotion or bonus awaiting them even if they are wildly successful!
What if these all-important individuals that we often take for granted disappear from our lives? That was what Project Ed and Participant Media's Teach campaign asked filmmakers of all ages to envision for their recently held contest. Entitled, "A World Without Teachers," its intent was to inspire more young people to become teachers. However, the 62 amazing video submissions also serve as a reminder of how grim things would be if we didn't have these selfless individuals guiding us through life. What was interesting is that even the youngest contestants did not appear to rejoice at the idea of not having anybody telling them what to do.
High-school student Savannah Wakefield pondered if art as we know it today would have been different without teachers. Would Monet have discovered his talent for impressionism? Los Angeles-based Miles Horst, who won the 1,000 USD prize for the best adult submission imagines a world where teachers are replaced by a 'brain box' in his fun animated entry.
Youth category winner Marina Barham's video depicts a fact we all know but often forget. Teachers don't just teach, they inspire - something that no electronic device, no matter how smart, can do! So the next time you think your teacher is being "mean" for trying to channel you in the right direction, imagine a life without him/her. We have a feeling it will not appear as rosy!1. What is the passage mainly about?
A ．The campaign to promote teachers' status.
B ．The significance cf teachers.
C ．A survey of people's views about teachers.
D ．The possibility of a world where teachers are replaced.
2. From the passage we can learn that_____.
A ．teaching naughty kids is a very discouraging task
B ．being a teacher is one of the most challenging jobs in the world
C ．a successful teacher has the greatest chance to be promoted
D ．teachers have little influence on kids' individual development
3. What is the purpose of the project “A World Without Teachers”?
A ．To attract kids to submit more videos of their teachers.
B ．To expect teachers to devote themselves to their jobs.
C ．To remind students to appreciate teachers' hard work.
D ．To encourage more people to go into teaching career.
4. What can we infer from the underlined sentence?
A ．Teaching is quite different from other jobs.
B ．The future of teachers' work appears inspiring.
C ．A world without teachers will be unimaginable.
D ．Many people attach more importance to teaching.
文章大意：这是一篇应用文。

文章介绍了英国一个使用生物甲烷气体的城镇，其使用情况、方法以及前景。

13. A town in Oxfordshire has become the first in the UK to have biomethane (生物甲烷) gas from human waste piped to their homes for gas central
heating and cooking.
Up to 200 families in Didcot now receive the gas via the national gas power system. Head of energy and technology at British Gas, Martin Orrill, said customers wouldn’t notice any difference as the gas is purified (提炼) to the highest standard and has no smell. The gas is produced at a sewage (污物) treatment works plant in Didcot.
The entire process takes only less than three weeks, with the sewage being collected and sent first to settlement tanks. The solid waste material is then fed into digesters, where anaerobic bacteria (厌氧菌) digest the sewage, with the aid of enzymes (酶) to speed up the process. The digestion process produces methane, which can be burned to drive machines to produce electricity, or can be purified and fed into the gas network and piped to homes and businesses. British Gas says supplying the gas rather than electricity is far more efficient since around two-thirds of the energy is lost in producing electricity.
Partners in the Didcot project, British Gas, Scotia Gas Networks, and Thames Water, all hope to expand the process to other towns, and other companies such as Ecotricity and United Utilities have also announced biomethane projects being planned. One of these projects, in Manchester, could be supplying 500 homes with biomethane by mid next year. Another British Gas project in Suffolk will provide gas from digestion of brewery wastes to around 235 families.
The Didcot project cost ￡2.5m and was influenced by promises of government aids aimed at encouraging companies to develop renewable technologies. An EU directive means the UK must ensure at least 15 percent of its energy is from renewable sources by 2020.
The UK produces about 1.73 million tons of sewage annually. If all sewage treatment works in the UK were fitted with the technology, they could supply gas for up to 350,000 families.
1. Which of the following is true of the biomethane gas?
A．It’s mainly made from rotting plants.
B．It’s an environmentally friendly gas.
C．Its production process is too long.
D．It’s easily recognized by the customers.
2. What is the function of the enzymes?
A．To digest the solid waste material.
B．To help get rid of anaerobic bacteria.
C．To help purify the biomethane.
D．To speed up the digestion process.
3. According to British Gas, the biomethane gas had better be used _____.
A．as the power for the vehicles
B．for the heating and cooking
C．to produce the electricity
D．to drive a variety of machines
4. The last three paragraphs mainly show that _____.
A．UK government supports the biome thane projects
B．the biome thane projects are very costly
C．the biome thane projects still face many barriers
D．the biome thane projects are promising
5. What should the text belong to?
A．Computer science.B．Engineering.C．Energy.D．Business.
文章大意：这是一篇说明文，介绍科学家们在核聚变反应上取得的突破，同时也科普了核聚变的原理，强调了它在能源制造上的价值以及其对未来的意义。

14. Scientists have made a “breakthrough” in handling nuclear fusion (聚变). The US Department of Energy officially announced the milestone in fusion energy research.
For the first time, researchers created a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than they put into the process. The experiment, conducted at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, generated 3.15 megajoules of energy, more than the 2.05 megajoules put into creating it.
Nuclear fusion works by forcing together two atoms-most often hydrogen-to make a heavier one-like helium (氦). This explosive process releases massive amounts of energy, the Department of Energy explains. Fusion is the opposite of fission (裂变), the reaction that powers nuclear reactors used commercially today.
Fusion occurs naturally in the heart of the Sun and the stars, providing these cosmic (宇宙的) objects with fuel. Since the 1950s, scientists have been trying to reproduce it on Earth in order to make use of the so-called clean, cheap, and almost limitless electricity. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, fusion generates four times more energy per kilogram than the fission used to power nuclear plants, and nearly 4 million times more energy than burning oil or coal. What’s more, unlike fossil fuels, fusion doesn’t release carbon dioxide the greenhouse gas that’s the main driver of climate change-into the atmosphere. And unlike nuclear fission, fusion doesn’t create long-lived radioactive waste, according to the Department of Energy. But so far, nuclear fusion hasn’t solved our energy problems on a grand scale.
The recent announcement is a huge step forward in nuclear fusion energy, but applying the technology at commercial scale is likely still years away. Chanda Prescod Weinstein, a theoretical physicist, pointed out that the process the Department of Energy uses requires tritium (氚), a rare and radioactive isotope (同位素)of hydrogen. “It may yet convey important information that is ultimately transformative. We don’t know yet,” Prescod Weinstein tweeted. Investors, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have poured billions into clean energy field trying to make fusion commercially workable, and the recent announcement is likely to continue that trend.
1. What is the breakthrough in nuclear fusion reaction?
A．It releases massive amounts of energy.
B．It produces 3. 15 megajoules of energy.
C．It works by forcing together two atoms.
D．It generates more energy than that put into it.
2. Why have scientists been conducting nuclear fusion experiments?
A．To avoid the commercial use of fission.
B．To recycle the byproduct of radioactive waste.
C．To reduce emission (排放) of greenhouse gas.
D．To aim for the high efficiency in producing energy.
3. What does paragraph 5 focus on?
A．The attitude of investors.
B．The prospect of fusion energy.
C．The significance of the announcement.
D．The difficulty in producing fusion energy.
4. What is the author’s attitude towards fusion energy?
A．Critical.
B．Negative.
C．Optimistic.
D．Doubtful.
15. Since You Need A Green Light
Truth is subjective.If there is one word of advice I would leave to my children it would be, you're better off being DIFFERENT. If the majority of people are doing something and you choose to be a part of it then you're probably on a fast track to self-destruction.
One of these disturbing changes I mentioned is the fact that my fellow oxvgen users allow themselves to be fooled so easily. It's almost as if no one can think on their own anymore.We let trends influence how we dress, talk and interact. Where I'm from, in the 90's you couldn't be caught dead with tight pants. Now, a couple of rap artist wear "skinny jeans" and it's okay? Now I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with wearing fitted clothing, but does media have to give you a green light for everything? Live your life for you.
Have you ever asked yourself, who defines your perspective of "cool?" When you see a commercial on TV advertising some new shoes that aren't economically friendly,are you interested in the actual design of the shoe or are you more concerned about how you are perceived wearing an expensive brand?
Currently,we seek that peace in the wrong places. Did you know that it's human nature to desire to be a part of something? Do you really want to be out all night drinking with the guys/girls? Who celebrates turning 33 with shots? Choose to be a part of something positive. Constantly seek to better yourself and your circle.
Life can be discouraging at times. We subconsciously corner our souls until the point where we have to escape by any means necessary. Even to the point of doing things we wouldn't normally do. Reaching the bottom of a 750ml bottle of Ciroc (a brand of alcohol)could be emotional survival. Same goes for participating in drugs and other escapes we've created.It's past time to wake up from your slumber(睡眠）。

Find your happiness. Not the temporary satisfaction from substance--less material things. Take a break from consulting your many Facebook
psychologists. Think on your own for a change. Evaluate your current status and plan for where you want to be.
1. The underlined words“fellow oxygen users"refer to
A．the general public
B．patients in the hospital
C．people breathing in oxygen
D．peer groups born in the 90's
2. "Pants and skinny jeans"in Para.2 are mentioned to show that
A．it's a popular way of dressing
B．fitted clothing is comfortable
C．it's a perspective of being cool
D．the media often misleads people
3. We can infer from the passage that
A．life is sometimes tough for ordinary people
B．people tend to be influenced by external factors
C．alcohol and drug abuse is gaining popularity
D．drinking can contribute to emotional survival
4. The author of this passage aims to.
A．advocate following new fashions
B．oppose drinking with close friends
C．encourage independent thinking
D．advise seeking help from experts
六、阅读理解
16. Perhaps you have heard the expression “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” So when you want to do business in France, you have to get
to know French culture, make marketing plans, and run your business by local laws.
1 The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French
colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country's culture and language.
The first thing that you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look at the person in the eye. In social meetings with friends, kissing is common.
Use first names only after being invited to. 2 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.
Dress well. 3 Y our business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make​u p is practiced widely by businesswomen.
The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 4
Do not begin eating until the host says “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate.
5 This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who makes an invitation always pays.
A．Remember to be as polite as possible.
B．This is a time for relationship building.
C．Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.
D．Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.
E．Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.
F．The French draw information about people based on their appearance.
G．Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.
七、语法填空
17. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Laozi is 1 philosopher of ancient China. He is best known as the Author of Tao Te Ching, which led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Philosophical Taoism. He 2 (respect) as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philosophy, 3 often refers to Laozi as Lord Lao. Tao Te Ching, often simply called Laozi after its famous author, describes the dao as the source and ideal of all 4 (exist): It is invisible, but not mysterious,immensely powerful yet 5 (extreme) modest, and is the root of all things. According to the book, humans have no
special place within the dao, 6 (be) just one of its many (ten thousand) manifestations(表现). People have desires and free will, and thus they are able to alter their own nature. Many, 7 , act “ unnaturally",upsetting the natural balance of the dao. The Tao Te Ching intends to lead 8 ( it) readers to a "return" to their natural state, to be in harmony 9 dao.
As with most other ancient Chinese philosophers, Laozi often explained his ideas by ways of paradox, analogy,appropriation of ancient sayings, repetition,similarity , rhyme, and rhythm, which makes the writing difficult 10 (understand) .
八、书面表达
18. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

In order to add variety to our lives, a tug- of-war (拔河) competition was held by our school recently. Before the game, we were quite unsure of ourselves, as we had no significant advantage over our competitors. We even joked, “we’ll be satisfied just as long as we don’t get last place.”
Though we had no great ambitions, everyone looked forward to the game and took it pretty seriously. Right before the games started, our participants gathered together to discuss the right strategy, while the rest of us formed a cheer leading team.
Finally, the first match began. Fortunately, neither of the two competing classes were particularly strong rivals. Despite being tired, our first victory came smoother than expected. After that first success, we all gained some confidence. A day later in the semi-finals, we were determined to make it into the top two—and we did it!
The final game was the toughest. We faced off with the champions from the last game: Class 5. By the time we arrived at the playground, we were excited to discover, unlike the other classes, almost all of our teachers were there to cheer us on!
However, that excitement didn’t last very long. As we went up to compete with the class that had won with a score of 2:0, we were once more full of doubt - how could we possibly beat them?
The cheers of the crowd were deafening. The instant we heard the whistle, we fell back with all of our might and held onto the rope as tightly as we could. At first, it was unclear who had the advantage. It seemed like centuries, and we were suddenly amazed to find that the marker was slowly moving towards our side.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1
Encouraged, we pulled harder and harder.
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Paragraph 2
As the competition was over, the result was announced.
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