2024届惠州市高三第一次调研考试试题
英 语
(2024.07)
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分120分（最终成绩按总分135分进行折算），考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。 3. 全部答案应在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷无效。 4. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(共15小题；每不题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上该项涂黑。
A
The Environment Film Festival has become one of the word's grandest supporters of the
environmental film. To offer fresh views on global environmental issues, this year’s festival will include a record of 190 films from so countries, including 110 premieres(首映). Here are just a few of the highlights. 1. Hot Water
Featured among the festival's opening night films is the highly expected \
look at the depressing, destructive effects of uranium (铀) mining in the American West. Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who ran for president in 2004 and 2008 is featured in the film, along with filmmakers Elizabeth Kucinich and Lizabeth Rogers. Directed by Kevin Flint and Rogers, 2. To the Wonder
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The film, \exploration of love set against the power of nature,\stars Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachet McAdams and Javier Barden. The film premiered in competition at the 2012 Venice Film Festival, and is making its Washington, D.C. premiere during the festival. 3. Revolution
This Washington D.C. premiere presents the Canadian filmmaker and environmental
activist, Rob Stewart's new work, \youth to change the planet before it's too late. The award-winning documentary takes Stewart through 15 countries over four years, in an effort to find the secret to save the ecosystems we rely on for survival. 4. The Fifth Season
Beautiful and mystery, Jessica Woodworth's latest feature, \Fifth Season\is a
poetic meditation (冥想) on nature in battle against humans.\#ù SIJ#8T EжO
Belgium's secret Ardennes, where the locals rely on the land, but nature takes a turn and seems to go on mysterious strike. In French and Flemish with English subtitles. Directed and produced by Woodworth and Peter Brosens.
21. Revolution is intended to ________.
A. help Rob Stewart to be an activist B. change the young generation
C. appeal to the young to save the world. D. take Stewart through 15 countries 22. Which film will you go to if you are a poem lover?
A. Hot Water B. To the Wonder C. Revolution. D. The Fifth Season 23. What do we know about the four films?
A. They tell something new about environment problems, B. Environmental Film has become the grandest film.
C. They are all about humans negative effects on the ecosystem. D.They will be firstly shown oh this years festival.
B
When I was a boy, our extended, immigrant family would sometimes gather at my aunt's
tiny house over the summer. Relatives from all over the country would come in to visit. The adults would crowd together in the living room to talk and catch up on each other’s lives. And the kids would be sent out into the front yard to play when dinner was slowly cooked for all of us.
Those were the days before video games, smart phones, and motorized toys, so we often
ended up playing an old game. I remember one of those moments especially. As T was the youngest and smallest of all the kids there, I got caught first and couldn't catch anyone else. My brothers and cousins were all too fast for me, and I grew more and more frustrated. I finally fell my face first into the dirt. I got up with tears forming in my)eyes. Then l saw one of my female cousins Susan standing there. She started to run but was going much slower than before. I easily caught up and seized her. Then she turned to me, smiled, and said, “I’m it. You\off laughing with glee while she turned and started to chase others.
Now I see how her act of kindness that day saved me from sadness and returned me to
joy. It didn't matter that we hardly ever saw each other. I know we are family and she loves me.
In her wonderful book: Box of Butterflies, Roma Downey writes, We are all one, we all
belong to each other, and we are one big, beautiful family.\treat each other that way. Perhaps it is time that we shared our love, our kindness, our laughter,and our joy with everyone without fear. Perhaps it is time to finally and forever bring this world together in one big family reunion.
24. When the adults were chatting, the kids would ________.
A. play video games B. sit in the front yard C. learn to cook dinner D. play traditional games 25. The author was able to catch Susan because ________.
A. the others ran too fast B. The author was good at running C. Susan gave her a chance D. Susan wanted to chase others 26. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The author is grateful for what Susan did to her. B. The author can't meet Susan any more. C. The author urges others to love their family
D. The author believes the world will become a big family 27. What could be the best title of the passage?
A. A memory of my childhood B. Sharing of goodness unites us C. Kindness brightens our life. D. A good deed is invaluable
C
Being \
But youth also has negative associations --- impulsiveness, trouble-making and irresponsibility. This negative side seems to be what society focuses on more, which is why young people have mostly been considered as idle and difficult.
But when it comes to Generation Z -- those born between 1996 and 2010 -- this stereotype doesn’t seem to apply anymore.
In Japan, for example, Gen Z-ers are less likely to buy on impulse, but take into
consideration more a producer’s true value. “They’re looking at the companies, not just the products,” Masahiko Uotani, CEO of Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido, told Bloomberg. “They’re asking, ‘Are they really delivering value to the society? Are they promoting diversity and inclusion?’”
Gen Z-ers are also more grounded than we’ve expected them to be. According to a
recent survey by Bank of America, more than half of young adults aged between 18 and 23 said they were planning to buy a house within five years. And they’re not just saying it -- they are willing to make sacrifices for it, including getting a second job and saving money for down payment instead of spending it on a vacation.
“Despite their young age, group is pragmatic and actively planning for their future,\
D.Steve Boland, head of Consumer Lending at Bank of America, told USA Today. “They have a clear vision how they are willing to help themselves in order to make it happen.\
Social issues are also- at the center of concern of Gen Z-ers, who take themselves as a
changing force of the world. In India, for example, young people who have just reached the voting age are eager to vote for a new leader who is capable of solving problems that matter the most to them, including pollution, unemployment and women's safety. As a Gen-Zer yourself, what is your plan for the future?
28. What do the underlined words “this stereotype” in paragraph 2 refer to? A Being young is good.
B. Gen Z-ers are born after 1996.
C. The traditional poor impressions on the youth D. The associations with young people.
29. We can infer from the third paragraph that ________. A. Gen Z-ers in Japan are picky. B. The Gen Z-ers are self-centered.
C. The Gen Z-ers care little about products. D. The Gen Z-ers are wise when shopping.
30. What's Steve Boland's attitude to the Gen Z-ers?
A. Approving B. Negative C. Indifferent D. Critical. 31. Which of he following words may best describe Gen Z-ers?
A. Confident and independent. B. Visionary and responsible. C. Persistent and down-to-earth. D. Active and creative.
D
TOKYO, June 8(Xinhua) - The Beijing Organizing committee of the 2024 Olympic and
Paralympics Winter Games held a promotion event in the Japanese capital, Tokyo on Saturday to introduce the latest developments in preparation for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The promotion event, which used an exhibition wall and the \
exhibition to showcase the preparations of Beijing 2024, was part of \activities to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of sister-city relations between Beijing and Tokyo.
On the exhibition wall with an area of 33 square meters, Beijing 2024 organizers
showcased-five aspects including the Beijing Winter Olympics vision, Beijing's winter sports tradition, emblem(会徽) of Beijing 2024 competition planning and the National Speed Skating Oval.
At the same time, old photos of the Chinese and,Japanese ice hockey teams echoed the
40th anniversary of the establishment of sister-city relations between the two cities and the theme of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The promotion videos of the Beijing 2024 emblems, as well as other related video
clips,drew great interest of the audience.
The Charming Beijing photo exhibition displayed some of the Winter Olympic
venues,showing the progress of the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Meanwhile, sand table, VR glasses and the \Winter Olympics Brochure\are
also provided to let the audience visually experience the unique charm of the National Speed Skating Oval and the features of other competition venues.
Chang Yu, Director General of the Media and Communications Department of the
Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee, introduced the progress of the preparations of Beijing 2024 and the vision of cooperation between Beijing 2024 and Tokyo 2024.
Chang Yu said that the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee stays committed
to hosting the Games in a green, inclusive, open and clean manner, with the aim of delivering a fantastic, extraordinary and excellent Olympic even to the world.
The Beijing Winter Olympics will open on February 4, 2024, which will feature 7 sports,
15 disciplines and 109 events.
32. How was the promotion event carried out? A. By advertising on TV in Beijing and Tokyo. B. By sending off brochures to citizens in Tokyo. C. By providing various visual experiences. D. Through tours all around Tokyo.
33. The underlined word “commemorate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________. A. celebrate B. appreciate C.compare D. combine
34. What can be inferred from Chang Yu's introduction? A. Beijing will host the Olympics earlier than Tokyo. B. Beijing is well prepared for the 2024 event. C. Beijing 2024 proves a great success.
D. Beijing 2024 will be environmental-friendly.
35. Which of the following can be the title of this passage? A. The Sister-City Anniversary between Beijing and Tokyo B. Beijing 2024 Promotion Event in Tokyo C. Beijing and Tokyo, Friendship Forever D. Preparations for Beijing 2024 Olympic
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最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Cultivate Confidence?
When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to appear at every corner,
maybe you'll hear this advice: “Be more confident.\____36____ Take the 'belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, also known as self-esteem. Confidence turns thoughts into action. It comes from the genes you ,are born with, the way people get used to treating you as well as the choices you make. While it isn't possible to completely separate these three factors, the personal choices we make obviously play a major role in confidence development. As a result, by keeping in mind certain practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.
____37____ If you're looking for a long term change, consider the way you think about
your abilities and talents. Do you think they are fixed at birth, or that they can be developed? These beliefs mater because they can influence how you act in the face of setbacks. If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that your talents are locked in place, you might give up, assuming you've discovered something you're not good at. But if you have a growth mindset, and think your abilities can improve, a challenge will become an opportunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience(神经学) supports the later. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. ____38____
Practicing failure is a must. Failure happens. ____39____ J.K. Rowling was rejected by
twelve different publishers before one picked up Harry Potter. The Wright Brothers built on history's failed attempts at fight before designing a successful airplane. Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep tying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges in a constructive way. ____40____ So, think of a challenge you want to take on, realize it's not going to be easy, accept that you'll make mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do. You’ll feel the excitement, knowing that whatever the result, you'll have gained greater knowledge and understanding.
A. But what is confidence?
B. So can confidence be easily cultivated? C. Everyone is possible to encounter failure. D. Being a talented person is quite necessary.'
2024届惠州市高三第一次调研考试试题英语(带答案)
