高三英语
2024. 1
本试卷共8页, 满分 120分, 考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：1. 答题前, 考生务必用黑色钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号填写在答题
卡上, 将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”, 因笔试不考听力, 选择题从第二部分
的“阅读”开始, 试题序号从“21”开始。
2. 作答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点
涂黑：如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案, 答案不能答在试卷上。回答非选择题时,
将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
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
Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair 2024
The Novel Fair is an annual competition initiated by the Irish Writers Centre（ IWC） .
Described by The Irish Times as A Dragons Cave for writers , each year the Fair aims to
introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents.
The Prize
The twelve winners will have the opportunity to present the summary of their novel directly to
industry professionals. Leading publishers and agents will be invited by the IWC to meet these writers
in person or through a series of online meetings. To get fully prepared for the meeting with publishers
and agents, the winners will receive a place in a workshop on How to Promote Your Novel, two
weeks in advance. Also, applicants who are longlisted （初选） but do not make it to the shortlist of
twelve will have their works evaluated and criticized by the judging panel.
How to Enter
Entry fee for application is 55 （Members of IWC can enter for a discounted fee of 45）.
This competition only accepts manuscripts（原稿） for novels.
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Applicants are required to send a summary within 300 words and up to five chapters of their
novel, which should be 10, 000 words（+/-10）.
Manuscripts should be submitted online.
There is a limit of one entry per applicant.
Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world. Before entering the competition, please ensure
that you have read the Novel Fair Terms Conditions 2024 very carefully as the Fair is open to only
novelists who have never published work previously. If you have any questions about the application
process. please email novelfair@irishwriterscentre.ie.
21. What’s the purpose of the Fair?
A. To advertise local stories. B. To encourage literary reading.
C. To serve as a platform for writers. D. To arouse enthusiasm for writing.
22. What can the workshop help the winners do?
A. Deal with the judging panel. B. Improve their writing skills.
C. Learn about publishing process. D. Present their novels attractively.
23. Which of the following meets the requirement of the Fair?
A. A summary of 200 words. B. A novel published in 2023.
C. A paper manuscript by post. D. A submission of seven chapters.
B
75-year-old hip-hop（街舞） grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with
her intense dance moves and incredible energy. Better known as Ms. Stephanie online, Walsh has
been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than II million people to
watch.
Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. It's because I'm a senior, said
Walsh. You don't usually see someone my age doing hip-hop and moving like that. But actually,
it's more than that. Just as her profile claims, Walsh's videos are inspiring the world to dance like no
one is watching.
Dance isn't just your body, it's what you're feeling inside about the dance and it's what comes
out here in your face, Walsh said. What I want to put through my movement is how much fun it is
and how much joy it gives you.
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From a young age, Walsh loved to dance but her family didn't have the money for classes. When
she was nearly 30, she got her daughter ballet lessons, which her daughter hated. So, she took her
daughter out and started classes herself right away.
Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. Everybody has to
have a passion in their life, she said. It's like that saying, 'A life without passion is a life half lived.
'I believe that.
Walsh dances for fun and fitness, but also for therapy（心理治疗）. She struggled through
countless hardships, and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down. But they don't. She
turns to her faith, her friends and of course, dance, to shine as an inspiration to those around her.
Gilbert, one of Walsh's followers, says she inspires him every day. She's a beautiful soul who
teaches me that it doesn't matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that's all that
matters, says Gilbert. I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life
full and stop being so scared.
24. What motivates Walsh to do hip-hop?
A. Its great social benefit. B. Its growing popularity.
C. Her enthusiasm for dance. D. Her hunger for reputation.
25. What contributes to her videos' popularity according to Walsh?
A. Her advanced age. B. Her smooth moves.
C. Her endless energy. D. Her confident claim.
26. What will Walsh's story probably inspire Gilbert to do?
A. Be active in social media. B. Set a good example to others.
C. Take full advantage of his talent. D. Adopt a positive approach to life.
27. Which is a suitable title for the text?
A. Optimistic About Life: The Way to Survive
B. Forever Young in Dance: An Inspiring Figure
C. Embracing Social Media: The Key to Success
D. Dancing with the Young: An Amazing Journey
C
A China plane struck a bird after taking off in Chengdu, Sichuan, and had to immediately return
to the airport last October, and it wasn't the first accident between an aircraft and a bird last year.
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In fact, more than 20, 000 wildlife strikes with aircraft were reported worldwide in 2023-the vast
majority of those animals being birds. The strikes can also include run-ins with bats or creatures on
the ground, such as deer or turtles. Expanding wildlife populations, increases in number of aircraft
movements, and a trend toward faster and quieter aireraft all have contributed to the increase in
wildlife strikes.
Bird strikes are a hazard not just to commercial airplanes, but to all sorts of aircraft. However,
historical data shows that damage is reported in a small percentage of incidents. Last year, 95% of
the global strikes involved some kind of damage- and only 5% of those caused substantial damage.
Some of the most disturbing types of strikes can happen when one or more birds go into a plane's
engine, which might cause a lot of damage to the aircraft. The pilot would need to return to the airport
or find a safe place to land.
In last October's China plane incident, the Beijing-bound flight was able to land normally in
Chengdu after taking into account what the airline described as security concerns. Senior captain
Chen Jianguo said pilots are trained on how to respond if they have a bird strike in flight. The pilot
in this case did exactly what he was trained to do.
There are lots of things that are being used by airports to try to manage the habitat and birds
around the airport, said Chen Jianguo. Airports need to manage bird habitats to reduce or get rid of
trees and plants that shelter birds, or address wetlands that can attract birds. Collecting data on what
kinds of birds are involved in strikes is equally important so the risks can better be managed. Many
airports also use audible signals to scare birds away, such as the sounds of fireworks.
28. What is a cause of the increase in wildlife strikes?
A. The poorly designed aircraft.
B. The growing number of birds.
C. The destruction of wildlife habitats.
D. The absence of environmental awareness.
29. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Danger. B. Delay. C. Accident. D. Reminder.
30. What does the historical data tell us about bird strikes?
A. They are a rare occurrence. B. They usually damage engines.
C. Most of them cause slight damage. D. Most of them involve one single bird.
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31. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Ways to study bird behavior. B. Measures to drive birds away.
C. Efforts to restore bird habitat. D. Attempts to take care of birds.
D
Suppose you come across two doctors. One is handsome while the other looks plain. Who would
you trust with your surgery? Most people would probably want to get treated by the handsome one.
And most people are likely to be wrong about that.
When you look at the sun, you sometimes see it clearly. But sometimes you'll see it shining way
bigger than its actual shape. That circle of light called a halo makes it look bigger. This effect, known
as the halo effect, also happens when a person, product, or company shines like the sun. Then we
don't see them clearly and associate all sorts of unrelated qualities to them.
The halo effect was once studied by the psychologist Edward Thorndike, who asked flight
commanders to evaluate their pilots in various distinct aspects such as physical appearance,
intelligence, and leadership. He found that the pilots who got high scores for their physical
appearance, also got rated high on intelligence and leadership skills-a link that seemed wrong. It
appears that the commanders were unable to evaluate specific qualities independently of others. They
thought of their pilots in broad terms, either good or bad, and allowed this general feeling to
influence the specific qualities they credited to their pilots. Some pilots profited from their halo.
The halo effect also explains why some teachers give better-looking students higher grades. One
study looked at the grades of 4, 500 pupils, who were sorted by volunteers into three groups: below-
average, average, and above-average looking. The researchers then compared students' grades
between classes taken in conventional classrooms with those taken online where there was no face-
to-face interaction. The researchers found that students who were rated as good-looking earned
significantly lower grades in online courses compared to conventional classrooms.
Since the physical appearance of good-looking people seems to naturally make them also appear
intelligent, strong, and trustworthy, here is one good rule. If you meet with an accident and have to
choose between two equally qualified doctors, ignore their halo and choose the less handsome one.
He might have worked twice as hard to gain the same reputation and is likely better at his job.
32. What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
A. To explore a natural wonder. B. To spread scientific knowledge.
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C. To explain a psychological tendency. D. To interpret social rules at the workplace.
33. How did the commanders tend to evaluate their pilots in Thorndike's study?
A. In a general way. B. With common sense.
C. From a specific aspect. D. By an objective criterion.
34. What does the 4500-pupil study find about better-looking students?
A. They were fairly treated by their teachers.
B. They were less attentive in online courses.
C. They probably had natural learning abilities.
D. They were overvalued in conventional classes.
35. What can be learned about the halo effect?
A. It relieves appearance anxiety. B. It leads to inaccurate judgments.
C. It causes trust crisis among people. D. It intensifies workplace competition.
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。
How to Stay Motivated When the Going Gets Tough
There will undoubtedly be times when the going gets tough in your life and you find yourself
struggling with motivation. When this happens, you'd better have a few tricks up your sleeve to help
you stay motivated and move forward.
There are a variety of reasons for feeling unmotivated. 36 It's of great significance to take
some time to understand why. The best way is to look back at where you began to lose motivation.
Once you know the cause of your problem, finding a solution will become easier.
Going back to your goals can also help. A simple reminder of your objectives can get you back
on track. 37 Seeing your goals in this form makes them feel more real and achievable.
38 A specific plan can keep you focused and allow you to track your progress, while sticking
to it helps you develop discipline. These are of great importance when it comes to making progress
toward your goals.
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Another trick is to take a moment and acknowledge how far you've come. There are different
ways to acknowledge your efforts, like treating yourself to a meal or taking a break for reflection.
You may find that even the smallest events can be the biggest moments. 39
The most important thing might be to surround yourself with like-minded individuals who can
offer support and encouragement. 40 If you're feeling lost, just reach out to your support system
for guidance and insight.
A. They can help you handle all those problems.
B. It's important that you appreciate your efforts.
C. Writing them down will always be a great choice.
D. Moreover, it's better to set a goal when creating your plan.
E. Being around understanding people can make the journey less discouraging.
F. Besides, you should make and follow through with a plan to stay motivated.
G. It could be due to a lack of interest in the task at hand, or it could be the result of stress.
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 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
All pets deserve to have their fur-ever homes, but some take a little longer to find them. Until
then, they often stay in an animal shelter just 41 that special person. A dog named Jax was indeed
a long- time 42 at the Regina Humane Society.
Jax was very hungry when he was 43 and brought to the shelter. It was clear he had spent
some time on the street by himself. After getting him fed and cleaned, the staff officially put him up
for 44 . But, a few days after his advertisement was posted, he developed a severe disease. After
he returned to 45 , his friends at the shelter posted his picture again and 46 visitors to meet
him, but, still, no one showed 47 . The staff there loved Jax and were upset each time his cage was
48 .
Bill Thorn, the society's director, said Jax was 49 looked over probably because Jax would
bark whenever he saw someone walking towards his cage, and his 50 would scare them. It wasn't
anything aggressive （攻击性的）, explained Thorn, He's a super 51 dog. He just wanted to
be petted, but his bark could often be unpleasant for people.
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Jax's caregivers put a sign on his cage explaining why he was barking. Still, it didn't 52 . Then
Jax was brought up to the reception area where he was able to 53 his true colors. After many
months, a man who had experience with dogs like Jax visited the shelter and instantly fell in love.
Finally, Jax found his perfect 54 .
It took a 55 , but we found the right person for Jax, and that's what it's all about, Thorn
said.
41. A. looking after B. singling out C. staring at D. waiting for
42. A. resident B. partner C. guard D. visitor
43. A. found B. followed C. reported D. selected
44. A. exhibition B. adoption C. protection D. sale
45. A. training B. power C. health D. work
46. A. encouraged B. chose C. allowed D. forced
47. A. sympathy B. interest C. respect D. generosity
48. A. locked B. removed C. ignored D. destroyed
49. A. unexpectedly B. unintentionally C. constantly D. accidentally
50. A. voice B. figure C. story D. picture
51. A. happy B. nice C. lucky D. smart
52. A. end B. matter C. last D. help
53. A. appreciate B. discover C. change D. show
54. A. neighbor B. match C. gift D. moment
55. A. chance B. step C. risk D. while
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。
A rural basketball league in China attracted well close to 100 million live views across the
country in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
The Village Basketball Association, 56 （base）in Guizhou Province, is better known as
CunBA, Cun being the word for village in Chinese. The grassroots league was established in
2016 but has recently attracted 57 whole new generation of basketball fans nationwide. Amateur
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basketball players representing their villages compete not 58 cash prizes; instead, the winning
team take home live ducks, rice and 59 （tradition）Miao-style silver headdresses.
The CunBA drums up a special kind of emotion and 60 （excite） among spectators（观众
）. However, none of the 20, 000 spectators 61 made their way to the year's final game had to
pay for their tickets, and they were welcome 62 （enjoy）the game in creative ways.
According to Xinhua News Agency, the sport has a long history in the region 63 （date）
back to 1930s. Annual games 64 （hold）during the region's Miao ethnic harvest festival in the
sixth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The CunBA, during the 2022/2023 season, 65 （have
）a total of 176 participating teams from the various farming villages in the region, hosting nearly 5,
000 grassroots games.
第四部分写作（共两节, 满分 40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
你校与同济中学联合举办了“英文飞鸽传书”活动, 两校学生随机配对, 互相交换英文信。
请你为本校英文报写一篇报道, 内容包括本次活动目的、过程及反响。
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。
An English Letter Exchange Event
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。
As the afternoon sun bathed the local beach with its warm, golden rays, four-year-old William
sat on the beach with a mix of expectation and confusion. His dad, Steven, sat by his side. They were
waiting for William's friends to arrive and celebrate his long-awaited birthday party. William's wide
eyes, filled with hope and happiness, stared at the shoreline, looking for familiar faces.
He kept asking his dad where everyone was, and Steven just told him they're coming soon,
trying to ease his son's growing impatience. But the longer they waited, the more hopeless William
became. He was extremely disappointed when the two invited families called and said they couldn't
make it to the celebration because of unexpected situations.
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Steven watched his son, who had been eagerly expecting his special day for what seemed like
ages. This year, William had been more aware than ever of his upcoming birthday, asking throughout
the month when his birthday was, eagerly expecting a good time.
Feeling a sense of guilt for his son's disappointment, Steven decided to turn to social media for
help. He posted a lovely picture of him and William on the beach. Their faces were filled with a mix
of hope and disappointment. The sincere words with the picture read, William would love some
friends to play with on the beach. To celebrate his fourth birthday, he has Hot Wheels, sand toys,
dinosaurs, and we have some snacks and drinks. Any and all welcome.
William's wish for companionship produced a strong response from the local people. They
flooded the post with messages of support, birthday wishes, and offers to join the celebration. They
were determined to make William's day special.
Going there. See you soon, one warm-hearted local commented on the post, promising to bring
her family along. The message aroused the same feeling from many others, who were quick to follow
suit.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Soon, the beach was filled with scenes of joy.
After hours of laughter and games, the sun began to set.
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