1、!#$%&()*+!#$#%&!()*+),-./!#$%!#$%&()+(%,(-./(012345678+(9(:-.745,9;?9(8+(AB9(: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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AYou can look out for Mother Earth with these simple lifestyle swaps.Organibox mixed fruit and veg box:26.55,Organibox.orgThis brand is fully organic.Inside the mixed box,youll
2、get everything from pears to sweet potatoes.While the produce doesnt look perfect,its really fresh.Although the fruit and veg comes from around the world,its never flown,which cuts its carbon footprint.All the packaging comes in cardboard and paper,which can be easily recycled.Veja venturi gravel na
3、tural grey womens trainers:120,Veja-Tread(踩)lightly on the planet in style with these Veja trainers.The Parisian brand is leading the way in terms of sustainable footwear and this pair boasts the labels distinctive“V”branding and as lightly retro and timeless style.The mesh(网)is made from plastic bo
4、ttles,and the lining entirely from recycled polyester.Kind Bag palms:10,KThis reusable shopper is made from recycled plastic bottles.It is large enough to hold the shopping.And when its not in use,it neatly folds down to a small compact size.Best of all,Kind Bag gives one percent of sales to ocean c
5、lean-up and preservation initiatives.Face Halo body:12.60,FThese reusable gloves will leave your skin smooth and shiny.One side is made of tiny microfibres that work to remove dead skin,while the other softer side is perfect for general cleaning.The Face Halobody arrives in recyclable plastic packag
6、ing,but the brand is working towards removing this in order to become plastic-free.1.What do we know about Organibox?A.Its packaging is plastic-free.B.Its produce is not very fresh.C.It delivers its boxes by plane.D.It features a zero-carbon footprint.2.Which brand makes charitable donations?A.Organ
7、ibox.B.Veja.C.Kind Bag.D.Face Halo.3.Who will most probably be most interested in the text?A.Product developers.B.Advertisers.C.Bargain hunters.D.Environmentalists.B!#$%,()*+When Tal Golesworthy was told he needed a lifesaving heart operation in 1993,he said no.Golesworthy has Marfan syndrome,a gene
8、tic condition affecting body tissues.Back in 1993,his doctor told him that his aorta(主动脉)was so enlarged that it would unavoidably break unless he underwent a major surgery.“The operation really didnt look attractive,”says Golesworthy.What he particularly didnt like was having to take a medicine aft
9、er the operation that would prevent blood clots(血栓)but presented its own risks.“I was riding motorbikes then,and skiing,so my whole lifestyle would have been affected.”By 2000,however,his condition had worsened.Realizing something had to be done,Golesworthy put his years of experience as a research-
10、and-development engineer with the United Kingdoms National Coal Board to good use.He decided he would fix himself.“Learning new stuff and developing new ideas,that was my job,”Golesworthy says.So Golesworthy spent 30 hours in an MRI scanner,used 3D printing to create a copy of his heart aorta,and wr
11、apped it with a special material.Strong determination together with an original yet practical solution won him the support of two leading surgeons who helped him raise the money to develop his idea.In May 2004,at the age of 47,he became the guinea pig for his own invention.The operation was a succes
12、s.It has since been used by surgeons in the United Kingdom,Ireland,and the Netherlands.“When youre as motivated as I was,”Golesworthy said,“you make things happen.”4.Why did Golesworthy refuse to take the major operation?A.Because the heart surgery was too risky.B.Because his way of life would be in
13、fluenced.C.Because his aorta would break during the surgery.D.Because he assumed that it would not save his life.5.Golesworthy is a person with.A.resolution and new ideasB.motivation and magical powerC.curiosity and mental problemsD.optimism and practical lifestyle6.What does the underlined part in
14、the last paragraph probably mean?A.An expert in medicine.B.An animal with a talent.C.A person for experiment.D.A patient with a serious disease.7.What is the main idea of the text?A.An engineer became a surgeon.B.A patient invented an operation.C.A patient never gave in to death.D.An engineer helped
15、 fix his own heart.CSometimes when we eat,what were hungry for isnt food its the taste of memory.Studies show that foods we think of as comfort foods dont contain any magical properties.What might be comforting is the feeling of proximity(亲近)to other people associated with the foods.Thoughts about c
16、omfort foods are often linked to calories,warmth or a sense of well-being,but what we dont think about is that they also provide something social to us.People like comfort foods because of their ability to make them feel that they belong.!#$%-()*+When Marcel Proust,author of Remembrance of Things Pa
17、st,bit into a cake at his aunts house,he was overwhelmed by a feeling of nostalgia.Where had this“all-powerful joy”come from?He sensed that it was connected to the taste of tea and cake,but it“went far beyond”those flavors,he wrote.In Prousts case,the taste he experienced took him back to childhood
18、experiences with a beloved aunt,to whom he formed a strong bond.Comfort foods are often thought of as being rich in calories or full of sugar.Nevertheless,other studies have also shown that the line between comfort and food isnt as clear as“junk food=happiness.”Eating so-called junk food does activa
19、te the brains reward system,but that high is short-lived.Its not the deep reward of real comfort.On the other hand,if you feel bad,you might as well have a salad,as long as there is something in the food to bring back pleasant memories and create a sense of belonging.Taste and smell,Proust wrote,“st
20、ay fresh a long time.”8.How do comfort foods function?A.They inspire a sense of belonging.B.They are linked to all-powerful joy.C.They provide the calories one needs.D.They set off the brains reward system.9.Why does the author mention Marcel Proust in Para.3?A.To express love for a special cake.B.T
21、o share a good childhood memory.C.To show the meaning of comfort foods.D.To prove a popular belief about foods.10.What does Para.4 mainly talk about?A.The less clear line between comfort and food.B.The connection between junk food and happiness.C.The difference between comfort foods and junk food.D.
22、The relationship between comfort foods and reward system.11.Where does the passage probably come from?A.A science report.B.An advertisement.C.A cooking guide.D.A health magazine.DQuite often,no matter how good you are,your success is dependent on how other people such as your boss,peers,clients and
23、customers perceive your communication and responses.So when you come to people who make the key difference between helping you or holding you back,how can you influence and persuade them to give what you want?Psychological researches repeatedly show that people generally make up their minds on wheth
24、er to help or hinder you based on whether they like you or not.It is human nature.What can you do about it?You need to make a good impression on others to ensure they like you and give you what you want.Research again shows that people give opportunities to the people they like best.In fact,most peo
25、ple actually make up their minds about other people in the first five minutes or less of meeting someone.These are called first impressions or“moments of truth”.Once they make up their minds,they tend to be very reluctant to change their opinions.You hardly!#$%.()*+have room for error when making th
26、at first impression on a new acquaintance.Therefore,whether you are applying for a job,going for an interview,attending a meeting with your boss or peers,or serving a customer,you need to prepare yourself mentally and rehearse how you will manage the first few minutes of your interaction.This includ
27、es doing your homework to gather information and researching all possible issues so you will know how to address them should the other party raise them unexpectedly.It is amazing how poorly some people can come across at the beginning.The worst thing is that they do not even seem to realize it.Havin
28、g good qualifications and an excellent work performance does not excuse candidates from trying to make a good first impression.12.What is the passage mainly about?A.Persuading people to like you.B.People making the key difference.C.Winning strategies for a job interview.D.Making a good first impress
29、ion.13.Which is the way people tend to decide whether to like other people or not?A.They make quick decisions.B.They change their opinions frequently.C.They prefer people who are experienced.D.They pay much attention to good qualifications.14.Which of the following strategies might help in an interv
30、iew?A.Show your friendliness and confidence.B.Ask the interviewers for homework to do.C.Know as much as possible about the situation.D.Do something unexpected to impress interviewers.15.What will probably be talked about in the next part of the passage?A.Examples of how good first impressions help p
31、eople succeed.B.Some practical advice to help make a good first impression.C.Questions that might be asked by the interviewers.D.How to win over people who dont like you at first.-C745 9;?9(8+(,?9(: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。Life on the Road:Meet Van LiferAlexandra Ulmke“Van life”has b
32、ecome more and more popular in recent years,with vans being turned into homes for life on the road.16 We spoke to Alexandra Ulmke,who left her city life behind and began living out of a van in 2016.At 26,Ulmke had her dream life,working as a government marine biologist in Seattle.But she had another
33、 dream:to travel the world.Ulmke bought a 2000 Volkswagen EuroVanwhich she named“Penny”quit her job and sold all her possessions to live on the road.17“The biggest challenge was feeling really lonely,”Ulmke said.After several months of traveling solo,she was joined by Talkeetna,a German shepherd who
34、 traveled with her for a year.!#$%/()*+18 “The bucket list never ends.Youre out there and you realize how much there is to see,”she said.However,she finally moved back home to Washington in 2020 before the corona-virus pandemic.After years of living with few responsibilities,she entered her 30s.19No
35、w Ulmke isthe owner of Wandering Roots Campers,a business that converts vans into homes for other van lifers.But she still takes Penny out on small trips on weekends.For those wanting to try van life,Ulmke recommends two things:First,learn to live without luxuries.20Second,start with some weekend so
36、lo tripsbefore you consider quitting your job,loading your van and living on the road forever.A.Van life can be a lot of fun.B.Her first tripalonewas to Alaska.C.But what is it really like to live in a van?D.And that turned out to be the worst ever trip.E.Then she felt ready to have a routine and st
37、ability again.F.Over four years,Ulmke traveled a lot of countries living out of vans.G.Showers,bathrooms and hot running water can be added to a van,but they come with a cost.-C/(DEFGHI45J78+(30(:-.7 KLMN45,9;,(8+(,9(:阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。For many years,I was so wrapped up in
38、my kids and my family that I ignored how I looked.The words“21maintenance”described my approach to beauty perfectly.It wasnt until recently,when I had my picture taken for a work ID,that I 22the“Youth Train”had left the station,and I was no longer on it.The woman in the ID picture looked 23and defin
39、itely middle-aged.For a few days,I was a little 24 by the fact that I was no longer the sweet,young thing I thought I was.For those few days,I tried a little harder to 25younger,brighter and tighter.I even 26my hair and added extra eyeliner.I thought I was 27in my seeking for a youthful glow until o
40、ne of my new co-workers 28asked me a question that told me I was 29only myself.“I dont suppose you know what beauty is,do you?”she asked.That simple question opened my weary eyes once and for all.My family 30me not for my no-longer-shiny hair but because the 31Im playing,that is my husbands wife and
41、 my kids mom.Someone once said that 32is the first gift given and the first one taken away.I agree but only when it comes to 33beauty.When it comes to staying young,a mind-lift34 a face-lift any day.The 35beauty,the stuff inside that all of us have,lasts a lifetime.21.A.delicateB.constantC.lowD.slig
42、ht!#$%*()*+22.A.acknowledgedB.evaluatedC.realized D.recommended23.A.committedB.cautiousC.enthusiasticD.exhausted24.A.botheredB.defeatedC.confusedD.desired25.A.actB.dressC.prove D.feel26.A.dealt withB.cut awayC.let downD.tied up27.A.beautifulB.successfulC.carefulD.joyful28.A.brieflyB.temporarilyC.cas
43、uallyD.improperly29.A.helpingB.foolingC.conductingD.enjoying30.A.lovesB.helpC.changesD.shapes31.A.trickB.roleC.jokeD.game32.A.reliefB.beliefC.powerD.beauty33.A.naturalB.innerC.externalD.moral34.A.beatsB.opposesC.improvesD.restricts35.A.behavioralB.genuineC.physicalD.biological-C7 DOMN45,;,9(8+(,9(:I
44、n 1991,Beijing musician Wang Wei went on a tour,when he became fascinated by the shakuhachi,a kind of Japanese bamboo flute(笛子).Later,he found out that the shakuhachi,36 was called chi ba in Chinese,was introduced to Japan during the Tang Dynasty(618907)37 (astonish)and ashamed of how he was ignoran
45、t of the countrys rich musical tradition as a 38 (profession)musician,Wang started learning and researching on Chinese musical instruments made of bamboo.He has found that among the 90 wind instruments39 (identify)by the Chinese Music Dictionary,47 are made of bamboo.During the past three 40 (decade
46、),the talented musician traveled around the country 41 (find)the finest materials for making bamboo instruments.The small balcony at his home in Beijing has become his studio 42 instrument making.He also gathered a group of musicians to form the countrys first bamboo orchestra.While43 (realize)his e
47、xpectation,Wang is also proud that the orchestras birth and development are also an effort of protecting the environment,Bamboo is among 44 fastest growing plants on earth,gaining 1.2 meters every day under appropriate conditions.Since 2002，the State Forestry Administration45 (try)to replace the use
48、 of wood with bamboo to protect the environment.-J/(PQ45.785 9;R(8+(20(:1.在任何情况下我们都不应该匆忙地下结论。（circumstances；倒装句）2.实说，我们应该更注重学的健康，不是学习成绩。（emphasis；rather than）3.出于对然的热爱，他都致于环境保护。（out of;commit）4.他因为作压过患上抑郁症，这给我们所有敲了个警钟。(consequence;warning;限制性定语从句)5.他坚持说是辜的，坚持要求经理向他道歉。(insist)高 2024 届高二（上）线上定时练习 英 语
49、试 题 参考答案及评分标准1-3 ACD 4-7 BACD 8-11 ACDA 12-15 DACB 16-20 CBFEG21-25 DCDAA 26-30 DBCBA 31-35 BDCAB语法填空：每题 1.5 分36.which37.Astonished38.professional39.identified40.decades41.to find42.for43.realizing44.the45.has been trying/has triedTranslation：翻译评分标准。（20 分）注意：每小题 4 分总原则：结构完整+语法正确+搭配合理+拼写正确。1.Under/In
50、 no circumstances should we jump to a conclusion.（Under/In no circumstances 1分，半倒装1分，正确表达“匆忙做决定”1分，其余1分）2.To be honest,greater emphasis should be placed/laid/put on the physical and mental health of students rather than on their academic performances.（“老实说”1分，emphasis的短语表达 1分，正确使用rather than1分，其余1分）
51、3.Out of his passion for nature,he has committed himself to environmental protection all his life.（正确使用out of+n.1分，commit 搭配 2分，其余1分）4.He suffered from depression as a consequence of excessive pressure from work,which gave all of us a warning/served as a warning to all of us.（正确使用consequence 1分，正确使用warning 1分，非限制性定语从句1分，其余1分）5.He insisted that he was innocent,and that the manager make an apology to him.（insist的两种用法，分别占1分，其余2分）
