英语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30分)
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。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。
1. What does the man do now?
A. A musician. B. An accountant. C. A college teacher.
2. What is the woman’s old laptop like?
A. It starts up slowly. B. It doesn’t work. C. It is heavy.
3. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In an office. B. In a garage. C. At home.
4. What does the woman want to know from the man?
A. The cost. B. The weather. C. The address.
5. What does the woman want to do?
A. Find a new job. B. Make more friends. C. Rent an apartment.
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 come in?
A. To express gratitude. B. To train staff members.
C. To work an evening shift.
7. What will the man probably do next?
A. Walk home. B. Change shoes. C. Take medicine.
听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8. What is the problem with the camera?
A. Its battery is dead. B. It is delivered late. C. There is a mark on it.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Provider and supplier. C. Deliveryman and receiver.
听第8 段材料，回答第 10至 12 题。
10. Why did the woman stay in Milan for three years?
A. For work. B. For study. C. For sightseeing.
11. How long will the man spend touring Milan?
A. One day. B. Four days. C. Five days.
12. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Avoid a group bus tour. B. Turn to local people for help.
C. Find more information online.
听第9 段材料，回答第 13至 16 题。
13. Why does the woman talk to the man?
A. To ask for a favor. B. To seek cooperation. C. To give comments.
14. What is key to attracting the audience’s attention in the man’s opinion?
A. Providing data. B. Showing pictures. C. Explaining an outline.
15. What is the man’s suggestion for the woman at last?
A. Making a to-do list. B. Thinking positive. C. Expressing herself freely.
16. What will the woman do to relieve anxiety?
A. Practice in advance. B. Give a speech to the man.
C. Get advice from the audience.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17至 20 题。
17. How many members does Duolingo have?
A. Less than 23 million. B. About 59 million. C. Over 120 million.
18. Where is Severin Hacker from?
A. Switzerland. B. Guatemala. C. Costa Rica.
19. Why did Luis von Ahn create Duolingo?
A. To do some research on English.
B. To allow people to learn for free.
C. To promote economy in his town.
20. How was Duolingo originally funded?
A. By a town. B. By schools. C. By big websites.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50分)
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5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。
A
Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Festival Store
Plenty of people attend Laguna Beach Festival of Arts just to admire the works of art. However, for serious art
buyers, attending early in the season means a lot, since excellent pieces often sell early. Weekdays are less busy,
but there are fewer artists present. They often meet crowds in the evening that show up for the Pageant (盛会) of
the Masters. Some artists may negotiate prices at the end of the season. If you just want souvenirs of your visit, a
variety of products are available in the festival Store.
Fun Activities
Part of the fun of the festival comes from the activities that go on during the event. Tours and art workshops
are available every day. Weekends are full of live music and special events. To get best value for the money you
spend during the week, Thursday is the day to go for art talks by participating artists and evening jazz.
Food & Drinks
Food and drinks are sold at the snack bar. Tivoli Terrace caf and restaurants are on site for more formal
dining. Picnics are welcome during art talks or music shows, and there are tables set up in the courtyard for you to
enjoy your homemade or take-away food. But alcohol is forbidden here. On Thursdays, central tables are reserved
for ticket holders.
Cost of the Tickets
Entrance admission: $60 per person (the Pageant of the Masters and live music shows included)
Joint pass: $120 per person (free of charge for all the performances)
Notes: Since there are many visitors on the weekends, the ticket office may be crowded. For faster service, call
toll-free number 24 hours a day.
For more information, visit www.LagunaBeachFestivalofArts.com.
21. What should one interested in good pieces of art in the festival do?
A. Go there on weekdays. B. Turn to artists for advice.
C. Go there as soon as it starts. D. Show up for the Pageant of the Masters.
22. What can all visitors do in the courtyard?
A. Drink alcohol. B. Have a formal dinner.
C. Appreciate music while eating. D. Eat at central tables as they like.
23. If a couple want to see live music shows, how much should they pay at least?
A. $60 B. $120 C. $180 D. $240
B
I had just delivered a memorable speech that I had labored over for months, and I was about to learn how the
experts judged my performance. The audience leaned forward in their folding chairs. Silence fell across the room
and the drum rolled in my heart.
The contest organizer announced the third-place winner. The name was not mine. Then the second, and once
again it was not me. At last, the moment of truth came. Either I was about to be lost in the warmth of victory or
regretted the last several months’ preparation. While neither of these came to pass, my heart just sank.
Losing is a part of life, but it was an indescribable depression to drive 200-mile round trip, get up early on a
freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors. After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois
Senate(参议院) race, he said, “I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe. I was too big to cry and it hurt too
bad to laugh.” Oh yeah, I could relate.
I had spent hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial (两百周年
纪念) Speech Contest. As I read through several biographies, one idea stood out: Lincoln was handed many sound
defeats, but he never allowed them to permanently stop his spirit or ambition. I thought “failing successfully” was a
very appropriate topic, given the many letdowns Lincoln experienced, and so this became the title of my speech.
Never mind the lost prize money and praise -- I did gain a new perspective. Now, whenever I’m faced with a
failure, I remember what Lincoln said after his unsuccessful 1854 Senate race, “The path was worn and difficult.
My foot slipped from under me, knocking the other out of the way, but I recovered and said to myself. ‘It’s a slip
and not a fall.’”
24. How did the author feel when waiting for the announcement of the result?
A. Thrilled. B. Nervous. C. Depressed. D. Relieved.
25. Why did the author mention Lincoln’s failures in Senate race?
A. To show Lincoln’s determination to win Senate race.
B. To present his research findings of Lincoln’s biographies.
C. To indicate that he got inspiration from Lincoln’s failures.
D. To declare what they had in common in their experiences.
26. What’s the author’s attitude towards the lost prize money and praise?
A. Disappointed. B. Positive. C. Concerned. D. Anxious.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. A Successful Failure B. A Difficult Path.
C. An Unexpected Speech D. An Impressive Example
C
A study of 8 different experiments showed that our brains tend to prefer addition rather than subtraction when
it comes to finding solutions—in many cases, it seems we just don’t consider the strategy of taking something away
at all.
The researchers found that this preference for adding was noticeable in three situations in particular: when
people were under higher cognitive (认知的) load, when there was less time to consider the other options, and
when volunteers didn’t get a specific reminder that subtracting was an option. In one of the experiments,
participants were asked to improve a Lego structure so that it was able to take more weight. Half the volunteers
were reminded that they could take away bricks as well as add them, and half weren’t. In the group that got the
reminder, 61 percent solved the problem by taking away a brick—which was a much faster and more efficient way
of making the structure stable. In the group that didn’t get the reminder, only 41 percent went for the removing
bricks approach.
“Additive ideas come to mind quickly and easily, but subtractive ideas require more cognitive effort,” says
psychologist Benjamin Converse, from the University of Virginia. “Because people are often moving fast and
working with the first ideas that come to mind, they end up accepting additive solutions without considering
subtraction at all.”
The researchers have a few ideas about what might be going on. Our brains might find additive changes easier
to process perhaps, or we might be associating adding with ideas of something that’s bigger and therefore better in
our subconscious. There might also be associations in our minds with the current status being something that needs
to be maintained as much as possible—and taking something away is arguably more destructive to the current
status than adding something new.
The researchers say their work is important in a much broader sense: for institutions looking to streamline(简
化), for example, and even for the human race looking for ways to better manage the planet’s resources.
28. What does the underlined word “subtraction” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Refusal. B. Moderation. C. Removal. D. Solution.
29. In which situation do people prefer adding?
A. When they are hurried to decide. B. When they lack cognitive ability.
C. When they are specially reminded. D. When they are under high pressure.
30. What were participants required to do in the experiment?
A. Re-shape Lego bricks. B. Stabilize the Lego structure.
C. Move the Lego structure. D. Take Lego bricks away.
31. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The ways to make additive changes. B. The effects of taking something away.
C. The reasons for brains preferring addition. D. The importance of maintaining current status.
D
When I stepped into an innovative Park Library in Singapore, I saw the future. The plain building had a nice
selection of books and a cafe where readers could enjoy coffee while gazing at the leaves outside. It was
specifically designed without any latest technology.
“What’s so innovative about that?” a librarian in Toronto asked when I showed her pictures. Innovation to her
meant digital technology, like 3D printers. “Why couldn’t they both be innovative?” I asked.
We are constantly told that innovation is the most important force in our economy, without which we would
be left behind. But that fear of missing out has led us to fall into the false trappings of innovation over truly
innovative ideas that may be simpler and more effective. This mindset implies that if you just buy the new thing,
you have innovated! Each year, businesses and individuals run around like broken toy robots, trying to figure out
their strategy for the latest buzzword equipment.
At best, this is a waste of resources. Devices are bought, used and abandoned, as the technology’s capabilities
fall short of its promise. But at its worst, this approach can truly cause damage. Schools cut field trips to purchase
tablets with few proven benefits. Companies that applied AI into hiring have actually strengthened gender and
racial prejudices.
True innovation isn’t just some magic devices. It is a continuing process of reflection and reassessment, which
often means adopting “old” ideas and tools in a new context, or even returning to methods that worked in the past.
Adjusted properly, these rearview (后视的) innovations have proved as transformative as novel technologies.
Look no farther than the streets of New York, which have been redesigned recently to accommodate cyclists
with car-free zones. The idea isn’t new. It was created half a century ago, with the aim of bringing cities back to
their residents. And while e-reader sales have been exploding, Penguin just announced it would publish tiny printed
books, an ideal solution for a market demanding both convenience and physicality.
32. Which of the following best describes the Park Library in Singapore?
A. Dull but convenient. B. Simple but refreshing.
C. Old-fashioned but cozy. D. Unexceptional but spacious.
33. What can we learn about innovation from Paragraph 3?
A. Its true meaning is to buy new things. B. It is vital for the growth of economy.
C. It shouldn’t involve simple and effective ideas.D. Its true meaning has been misread by the public.
34. Which statement will the author probably agree with?
A. Magic devices encourage innovation. B. Innovation should be human-centered.
C. The power of technology is undervalued. D. Wasting resources are a must for innovation.
35. What is the writing purpose of the text?
A. To introduce some innovative devices.
B. To demonstrate that future lies in returning to the past.
C. To convince people of the true meaning of innovation.
D. To highlight the important role innovation plays in economy.
第二节(共5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Self-esteem is the ruling view you have of yourself. This includes your beliefs about your inner qualities and
how you think others see you. 36 Someone can develop low self-esteem even when they are highly functional
and greatly skilled. Understanding this mysterious emotional currency might be the key to unlocking your own self-
worth.
People with healthy self-esteem don’t need to boast about themselves to others. People with low self-esteem
may tell you how much everyone loves them, what a great job they do at work, and how amazing they are at pretty
everything under the sun even though they really wonder if it’s true. People may see them as obnoxious or “full of
themselves”. 37 They are not shy about sharing ideas, including constructive criticisms of others. They also
take care of themselves without second-guessing or apologizing. They are the people who we say seem “sure of
themselves”.
If you’re starting to think you may have low self-esteem, you can work on the way you talk to yourself. When
you turn off negative self-talk, you can open the floor to positive reinforcements and access the courage to show
different sides of yourself. It isn’t going to feel good at first, though. Keep going until it becomes less and less and
maybe even a few awkward laughs in the mirror may help. 38
However, in serious cases of low or even non-existent self-esteem, you may want to call in a professional or a
specialist. Good mental health is important, and professionals doing psychotherapy do not pass judgement or give
corrections. 39 It is the best way to get at the roots of your real self-esteem problems.
40 It will take some work but your entire life--from your relationships to your body image to your
work habits --will be touched with the kind of power that only comes from someone believing in themselves. This
is the hardest part, and the greatest leap. With some changes and support, you can improve your self-esteem and see
how everything else changes as a result.
A. Self-esteem is not always rooted in reality, though.
B. You have the power to shape a new self-perception
C. This encourages you to speak openly without worry.
D. The real test of character is whether they can learn from their mistakes
E. Self-esteem refers to a person’s overall sense of his or her value or worth.
F. People with a healthy level of self-esteem present themselves with a casual confidence.
G. With some practice and persistence, you will win this internal struggle to see your self-worth.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30分)
第一节(共 15 小题；每小题1 分，满分 15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
On a breezy Saturday in April 2004, 41 police officer Kevin and his son, Ryan, were standing in a park
near the Fox River in Geneva, Illinois. As Kevin 42 at the river, he caught sight of several people on the bank
motioning toward the water. When he looked in that 43 , he noticed a bright red kayak swirling in the
turbulent water at the 44 of the Geneva Dam, 300 feet away.
Kevin assumed the kayaker had jumped 45 the boat. “Then I heard sirens,” says Kevin, now 62. “That’s
46 I realized somebody was in trouble.”
He couldn’t see anyone in the river, but he 47 toward the bank and splashed into the freezing water.
About 150 feet from shore, he 48 an object bobbing downriver. “I thought it was a life jacket,” he says.
“When I caught up to it, I realized it was attached to a 49 .”
Now in water 50 to his neck, Kevin grabbed the man, who was floating on his back 51 . Kevin
struck the man’s 52 again and again. After five hits, the man coughed up water and began mumbling
incoherently. 53 the current, Kevin sidestepped his way toward the shoreline, repeatedly digging his shoes
into the river’s 54 bottom. When he reached the bank, someone jumped into the river and helped him lift the
200-poundkayaker on shore.
Kevin pulled himself up to sit on the shore beside Ryan, who had followed his father’s 55 down the
river. “When I caught my breath, I realized I saved someone’s life,” Kevin says.
41. A. former B. latter C. previous D. late
42. A. shouted B. hopped C. gazed D. aimed
43. A. destination B. situation C. position D. direction
44. A. top B. base C. tip D. middle
45. A. into B. out of C. onto D. along with
46. A. before B. since C. when D. after
47. A. fled B. swam C. toddled D. sped
48. A. held B. took C. spied D. missed
49. A. person B. fish C. log D. boat
50. A. down B. beneath C. up D. on
51. A. asleep B. unconscious C. dead D. tired
52. A. chest B. head C. feet D. lungs
53. A. Challenging B. Hugging C. Competing D. Battling
54. A. shiny B. rocky C. lengthy D. skinny
55. A. road B. line C. adventure D. path
第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15分)
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。
The tourism phenomenon fueled by Harbin, in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, shows no sign of
fading. Most recently, the ice city 56 (lead) to fierce competition among tourism authorities in several cities
as they try to change the Internet potential 57 (engage) into real tourist footfall. More 58 (interest), the
video of the leaders of local tourism dancing with performers has entertained millions of netizens.
These diligent efforts made by Harbin 59 (attract) tourists to the city were joined by netizens across the
country, 60 playfully discussed about the exceptional skills 61 (possess) by their own heads of tourism
bureau, all to achieve similar success in their own cities.
Starting from January 9th, the official account of the Department of Tourism of Henan Province has seen
62 increase in the number of videos being posted, 63 more than 30 clips released per day. So the tourism
authorities in Shanxi and Shandong provinces find 64 a must to promote their enriched tourism resources on
social media. Winter, the traditional tourism off-season, draws new tourism fever, 65 (signal) the fast tourism
development in China.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友 Chris 要私下存钱购买智能手机，用于打游戏。请你给他写封信，指出
他的错误并提出建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
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。
Rafael is my parents' friend who owns a bakery with the yummiest treats imaginable. He happened to stop by
when my friends Mareya and Daniel, my little sister Indi and I were drawing with chalk in front of my house. He
said our drawings were cool, trying not to step on them as he walked toward the door to find my dad. We expressed
our thanks and continued to draw.
A little while later, when he came back out with my dad, Rafael said he had been thinking about our wonderful
drawings, and that he’d really love our help. He was going to sell cookies, and the profits would go to an
organization that worked to save the rainforests. When asked if he wanted us to help taste the cookies, Rafael
laughed and said, “Of course.” But he said he also needed some artwork for the bags. He wondered if we would be
up for making some sketches (草图) on paper that he could consider for the label. We said yes right away. I mean,
who wouldn’t want to help the rainforests and sample some of Rafael’s delicious cookies? Rafael had to leave for a
meeting but promised to be back by four o’clock. “Don’t worry about making the pictures perfect,” he said as he
left. “Just have fun drawing.”
After we read a little bit about the rainforests, my mom helped get us set up with art supplies and background
music. And away we drew! Finally, about five minutes before four o’clock, we decided to stop and look at one
another’s work. To our great surprise, Daniel made an incredible drawing. When asked why he never told us that he
could draw like that, Daniel just smiled. He said he was glad we liked it and that he thought all of ours were really
awesome too.
注意：续写词数应为 150 左右。
Paragraph 1:
I liked my drawing, but after comparing it with Daniel’s masterpiece, I felt like the worst ever artist.
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Paragraph 2:
When I looked closely at everyone’s art, I could understand what Rafael meant.
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2024 届高三考前模拟训练
英语参考答案
15 BCAAC 610 CBCAB 1115 ACABB 1620 ACABC
2123 CCB 2427 BCBA 2831 CABC 3235 BDBC
3640 AFGCB
4145 ACDBB 4650 CDCAC 5155 BADBD
56. has led / has been leading 57. engagement 58. interestingly
59. to attract 60.who 61.possessed 62. an
63. with 64. it 65.signal(l)ing
参考范文
Dear Chris,
I have heard that you want to save money secretly to buy a phone for gaming. I think it’s not a good idea. It’s
important to prioritize your needs and make wise decisions. Spending all your money on gaming may not be
beneficial in the long run.
Instead, I suggest considering other options. You could save money for something that can contribute to your
personal development, such as educational materials or a hobby that can provide valuable skills. It’s also important
to find a balance between leisure activities and your responsibilities. I encourage you to explore different forms of
entertainment that don’t rely solely on technology. Engaging in outdoor activities, sports, or joining clubs can
provide enjoyment and help you develop new skills. It’s also a great way to expand your social circle.
I think if you can be a little bit smarter now, you will have a brighter future. Good luck.
Yours
Li Hua
Paragraph 1:
I liked my drawing, but after comparing it with Daniel's masterpiece, I felt like the worst ever artist. I tried to
tell myself that it was just for fun and that it didn’t matter how good or bad my drawing was, but I couldn’t shake
off the feeling of disappointment. Just then, Rafael walked in and noticed my downcast expression. He asked if
everything was alright and I told him how I felt. Rafael smiled and asked, “Do you want to know the secret of my
yummy cookies?” “What’s the secret?” I asked, expecting the answer. “It’s the fun and joy in the baking process.
You know, the most important thing about drawing, likewise, is not how perfect it looks, but how it makes you feel.
Does your drawing make you happy? If it does, then it’s a masterpiece.”
Paragraph 2:
When I looked closely at everyone’s art, I could understand what Rafael meant. Even though some of the
drawings were not technically perfect, they all had a special quality that made them unique and beautiful in their
own way. Mareya’s and Indi’s were bold and colorful, while mine was delicate and intricate. We all happily
engaged in drawing and each drawing represented our own observation and imagination. I think Rafael’s words
really captured the essence of what art is all about. It’s not about conforming to a certain set of rules or standards,
but rather about expressing oneself in a way that brings joy and meaning to the drawer and those who view the