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2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试
英 语 试 题 卷
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力理解(共两节。满分 30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答
案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5分)
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最
佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题
和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A.19.15. B.9.18 C.9.15
答案是C.
1. When will the speakers see the movie?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
2. Where will the woman probably go first?
A. The grocery store. B. The city library. C. The professor’s office.
3. What is the man probably?
A. A doctor. B. A lawyer. C. A teacher.
4. What does the woman imply about Harry?
A. He will live a long life.
B. He should eat healthily.
C. He is not young any more.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A great artist.
B. Towns in South China.
C. Some watercolor paintings.
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第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个
选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；
听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. Why does the man refuse to wear his seat belt at first?
A. He drives very slowly.
B. It’s only a short way home.
C. There are no cars around.
7. What damage can a car accident at 50 km/h cause?
A. There is usually a 45% death rate.
B. It’s almost the same as falling from the third floor.
C. Front passengers have a 50% risk of serious injuries.
听第7 段材料，回答第8至 10 题。
8. What is the date today?
A. September 1st. B. September 8th. C. September 10th.
9. Where is Sara now?
A. In Brisbane. B. In Adelaide. C. In Sydney.
10. What is Sara studying now?
A. Academic English. B. Medicine. C. General English.
听第8 段材料，回答第 11至 14 题。
11. What did George bring from the library?
A. A book. B. A brochure. C. Some magazines.
12. Where will the speakers sit?
A. At the front. B. In the middle. C. At the back.
13. What will the woman probably do first?
A. Answer a call. B. Book the tickets. C. Share the news.
14. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. A couple. B. Friends. C. Manager and secretary.
听第9 段材料，回答第 15至 17 题。
15. How often does the woman shower?
A. Once a day. B. Twice a day. C. Three times a day.
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16. What is the man’s advice?
A. Avoid using body washes.
B. Choose the good-smelling soap.
C. Wash hair two or three times a week.
17. What do the speakers talk about at last?
A. The way to keep the hair healthy.
B. The time spent on taking a shower.
C. The effect of water temperature on skin.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18至 20 题。
18. Why did Ben raise money?
A. For cat shelters. B. For elderly people. C. For homeless children.
19. How much has Ben donated in total?
A. $1,150. B. $1,950. C. $2,019.
20. What is Ben’s mother’s attitude toward his decision?
A. Supportive. B. neutral C. Disapproving.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（共 15 小题; 每小题2 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Situated in Xenia，Ohio，Skydive Greene County （S.G.C.）is within a reasonable driving
distance of major cities in Ohio. From the moment you arrive at our Drop Zone to the moment
you leave, you will feel an excitement like never before.The excitement of SKYDIVING！！！
We didn’t start skydiving, but we are Ohio’s longest-running and most reputable skydiving
school which opened in 1961！
S.G.C. FAQs
Q: What are your hours of operation？
A: We are open seven days a week from 9:00 am to sunset for your skydiving convenience.
Q: Is there an age requirement？
A: There is no maximum age limit，but the minimum age is 18 regardless of parental permission.
Q: Can I jump by myself for the first time？
A: We require tandem skydiving as your first jump. It allows you to experience freefall while
harnessed （绑）to an experienced and skilled instructor. After filling out paperwork and
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watching a short video，you will be ready to make your skydiving.Somewhere around 11，500
feet，the door will open and you exit the plane.
Once you have made your tandem skydiving， you can move on to our Static Line
Program.The Static Line Jump is the traditional way to learn to skydive.
Q: Do I have to make an appointment？
A: Yes，call us at 937-372-0700 or book your reservation online by clicking here.We schedule a
time for you and/or your group to arrive.That is when we will begin the training process.Your
skydiving will take place after your training is completed.
Q: What does it cost to jump？
A: Please see the link below for the full price list.This cost includes all the training，the plane ride
to altitude，necessary equipment and your own logbook.
For our full price list click here！
Q: What if the weather forecast is bad？
A: Please call 937-372-0700 prior to leaving home to check weather conditions. Sometimes the
weather will prevent student jumps and we will reschedule you for another day.
21.What do we know about Skydive Greene County？
A. It has the largest Drop Zone in Ohio.
B. It is located in the biggest city of Ohio.
C. It is the oldest skydiving school in Ohio.
D. It offers training in different cities in Ohio.
22. What is required to do for those who first skydive？
A. Prepare for a paper test.
B. Practice alone for some time.
C. Jump with a professional coach.
D. Record a video clip while skydiving.
23.Where is the text probably from？
A. A skydiving poster. B. S.G.C.’s brochure.
C.A travel magazine. D. S.G.C.’s website.
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B
As a young boy, Martyn Stewart explored the wild places near his childhood home，collecting
small animals like insects in glass jars. Stewart recalls making holes in the jars, holding each up
to his ear to hear the delicate sounds. Stewart soon borrowed a microphone and began recording
what he heard.
Now in his 60s，Stewart has made a collection of more than 30,000 hours of material. His
recordings have been used in more than 150 films and numerous podcasts(博客 ) and nature
documentaries. “We have a visual culture and have, until very recently, studied the wild nature
primarily through what we see， ”says Bernie Krause， a soundscape ecologist and friend of
Stewart’s. “But a much fuller understanding can be gained from what we hear.” Krause credits
the rise in popularity of nature sounds，meditations(冥想) and science recordings in part to the
pioneering work of audio recordists like Stewart.
To build his library of sounds，Stewart has been to more than 40 countries. While recording，
he limits his senses to a single input like sound. This reveals environments in new ways，says
Stewart. To get a few minutes of the sounds can take hours of work. Sometimes，the noise from
cars, airplanes and other machinery is so subtle and common that he often arrives home only to
find the noise makes the files useless.
Now, some species he has recorded in their natural environment can no longer be heard in
that setting. At least four of the species are now extinct in the wild.
Stewart，who was diagnosed with bone cancer last year, recently released a free collection of
his most prized recordings to the public. By doing this，he is optimistic that those listening will
feel closer to foreign species and environments，and feel motivated to act.“I think if we let people
listen to these beautiful sound recordings，maybe we can start protecting what we’ve got left,”
says Stewart.
24. What did Martyn Stewart do when he was young?
A. He recalled making holes in the jars.
B. He built his library of sounds.
C. He gathered insects in glass jars.
D. He used his microphone to record what he heard.
25. What can be inferred about Stewart from paragraph 2？
A. He made a great contribution.
B. He valued quantity over quality.
C. He explored the untouched wild nature.
D. He considered audio content the mainstream.
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26. What challenge can Stewart face at work？
A. The limitation of his senses.
B. The interruption from noise.
C. The difficulty in tracking animals.
D. The tough journey across countries.
27. Why did Stewart release the collection of his recordings？
A. To get recognition from the public.
B. To inspire people to protect nature.
C. To encourage people to study nature.
D. To spread knowledge of extinct species.
C
To study coral reefs and the creatures that live there，scientists sometimes use underwater
drones(无人机). But drones aren’t perfect. Their propellers(螺旋桨) can harm reefs and other
living things. Drones also can be noisy，scaring animals away.
So, Erik Engelberg, a mechanical engineer at Florida Atlantic University, and his team
developed a new toolrobojellyfish. The device has eight tentacles（触角）and a case on top.
The case holds the electronics that control the jellyfish and store data. One component in the case
allows wireless communication with the robo-jellyfish.
Real jellyfish move slowly and gently. So does the robo-jellyfish. That’s why the
researchers think it won’t frighten animals underwater. What’s more，Engelberg says,“The soft
body of our robo jellyfish helps it to monitor ecosystems without damaging them.” For
example，the robot could carry a sensor to record ocean temperatures. The data it gathered could
help scientists map where and when the ocean is warming because of climate change.
“Jellyfish have been moving around our oceans for millions of years，so they are excellent
swimmers,” says David Gruber，a marine biologist at Baruch College in New York City. “I’m
always impressed when scientists get ideas from nature ,”Gruber says. “Especially something as
simple as the jellyfish.”
Fighting climate change motivates Engelberg and his team. “I have a deep desire to help
endangered reefs around the world,” he says. He hopes his robojellyfish will help researchers
study hidden impacts of climate change at sea.
The robo jellyfish is work in progress.“We are making a new version right now,”
Engelberg says. It swims deeper and can carry more sensors than the older model. This should
make it an even better spy on the conditions affecting coral reefs worldwide.
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28. Why did Engelberg and his team create the robojellyfish？
A. The drones can’t swim deep enough.
B. The robojellyfish can carry more sensors.
C. The robojellyfish can collect more accurate data.
D. The drones are not friendly to creatures underwater.
29. What does David Gruber think of the idea of robojellyfish？
A. Common. B. Interesting. C. Unpractical. D. Complex.
30.What can be known about the robojellyfish？
A. Its speed can be adjusted.
B. It has been used worldwide.
C. It can be wirelessly controlled.
D. It moves more gently than the real jellyfish.
31.What is the main idea of the text？
A. This robo-jellyfish is a climate spy.
B. A robojellyfish is gaining popularity.
C. It’s time to pay attention to ecosystems.
D. We should take measures to save coral reefs.
D
You can relax if remembering everything isn’t your strong suit. Recent research makes the
case that being forgetful can be a strength----in fact, selective memory can even be a sign of
stronger intelligence.
Traditional research on memory has focused on the advantages of remembering everything.
But looking through memory data for recent years, researchers found that the neurobiology of
forgetting can be just as important to our decision-making as what our minds choose to
remember.
Making intelligent decisions doesn’t mean you need to have all the information at hand. It
just means you need to hold onto the most valuable information. And that means clearing up
space in your memory palace for the most up-to-date information on clients and situations. Our
brains do this by creating new neurons (神经元) in our hippocampus, which have the power to
replace existing memories that are influencing our decision-making.
If you want to increase the number of new neurons in our brain’s learning region, try
exercising. Moderate aerobic exercise like jogging , power walking , and swimming has been
found to increase the number of neurons making important connections in our brains.
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When we forget the names of certain clients and details about old jobs, our brain is making a
choice that these details don’t matter. Although too much forgetfulness can be a cause for
concern, the occasional lost detail can be a sign of a perfectly healthy memory system. The
researchers found that our brains facilitate decision-making by stopping us from focusing too
much on unimportant past details. Instead, the brain helps us remember the most important part
of a conversation.
We can get blamed for being absent-minded when we forget past events in perfect detail.
These findings show us that total recall can’t be as important as some people think. Our brains
are working smarter when they aim to remember the right stories ,not every story.
32. How can we help our brains produce more neurons?
A. By running marathons frequently.
B. By practicing swimming regularly.
C. By doing mental labor repeatedly.
D. By learning new skills constantly.
33. What does the underlined word “facilitate” probably mean in paragraph 5?
A. Make something easier.
B. Make something harder.
C. Make something more interesting.
D. Make something more important.
34. What conclusion can be drawn from the text?
A. Memory loss is well worth noticing.
B. Decisions can’t be made without memories.
C. We shouldn’t stress the importance of total recall.
D. Forgetting is even more important than remembering.
35. Which of the following can be the suitable title for the text?
A. Caution: do remember to forget
B. Why and how people choose to forget
C. Total recall is important
D. Being forgetful makes you smarter
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第二节（共5 小题；每小题2 分，满分 10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
Household chores like cooking, cleaning, washing the dishes, and making the bed are never
done; they just get repeated like a broken record. Boring ! 36 But there are science-based
reasons for changing your attitude towards chores. It turns out that doing chores is great for your
health.
37 As researchers state in a report, doing undemanding tasks allows the mind to
wander. Your mind gets a break，which allows you to consider old problems with new eyes. In
fact，undemanding tasks stimulate more creative ideas than demanding tasks or just resting.
Chores are linked to a lower dementia (痴呆）risk. To discover what activities might be
linked to a lower rate of dementia，researchers analyzed massive amounts of healthcare data from
the UK Biobank. They found that those most engaged in household chores had a 21 percent
lower risk of dementia compared to those least engaged in chores. 38
Finishing your chores can increase motivation. BJ Fogg, author of Tiny Habits: The Small
Changes That Change Everything, states that the most important skill is recognizing and
celebrating successes. Completing even a small task, like making your bed, can give you a sense
of satisfaction. 39 Similarly, author Admiral William H. McRaven argues that if you want
to change the world, start off by making your bed.
Chores are good for children’s mental health. Children develop a sense of ownership when
they have jobs to do around the house and it makes them feel like they are an important member
of the household. 40 In my own case, I bond with my daughter by gossiping and singing
while we do chores together.
A. Chores are an opportunity for “me time”.
B. Chores can lead to creative problem-solving.
C. Thus, you feel motivated to deal with tasks one after another.
D. In this way, they can be taught to be independent and confident.
E. Like many people, you may regard chores as something annoying.
F. Doing chores with children also improves the parent-child relationship.
G. This result indicated simple changes could make a difference to health.
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第三部分：语言知识应用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题：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、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
I am a procrastinator（拖延症患者） , which means I cannot make myself do things.
Though I like my studies, the point is when I got homework，I 41 to make myself start it. I
thought the situation would improve in high school，but it didn’t.
Once I had to write a huge essay，a project that I was 42 to prepare for the whole
year. However，I 43 it from the very beginning. Time passed 44 and before I knew
it，there was only one week ahead of the 45 .The same very day I was to start，I broke my
right arm. It seemed that the universe decided to 46 me. 47 , I started my essay
typing with my left hand.
Everyone in my class was already 48 their essay and I was only five or six pages
through it. There was no way I could 49 it on time. I had to come to my 50 and tell
her that nothing was ready. She said，“Well，you could 51 what you have written during the
year.” How 52 I was when I told her I had just started and that I was a procrastinator.
She turned out to be very 53 , as she said that she would set another deadline and
prepare a(n) 54 schedule for me so that I could write a decent work in the remaining time.
55 her, I managed to complete my work under her strict control and 56 , it was of a
better quality than I could have ever hoped.
I’ve learned my 57 . I can’t say that I’ve stopped procrastinating 58 at least，I’ve seen
what happens when I procrastinate. I am trying to learn some 59 management now. I don’t
want to 60 all my life procrastinating.
41. A. promised B. wanted C. failed D. happened
42. A. guided B. supposed C. advised D. helped
43. A. launched B. assessed C. refused D. ignored
44. A. quickly B. randomly C. abruptly D. painfully
45. A. schedule B. age C. story D. deadline
46. A. punish B. forgive C. control D. bless
47. A. With pleasure B. With curiosity C. In panic D. In relief
48. A. reading B. polishing C. starting D. writing
49. A. acquire B. check C. revise D. complete
50. A. teacher B. friend C. headmaster D. classmate
51. A. pack B. submit C. search D. ruin
52. A. confused B. astonished C. ashamed D. delighted
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