2024届河北省秦皇岛市部分高中高三下学期二模英语试题.docx

1、2024届河北省秦皇岛市部分高中高三下学期二模英语试题一、听力选择题1What does the woman remind the man to do?ARide on the left.BBuy a new bike.CTry her bike tomorrow.2What does the man mean?AThe history paper is hard.BHe had trouble falling asleep.CHe forgot his homework at first.3What does the director probably think of the offer?

2、AGenerous.BHigh.CLow.4What is the probable relationship between the speakers?ACustomer and waiter.BHusband and wife.CHost and guest.5What is the man going to do?AWait for the bus.BCome back in 30 minutes.CWalk to the next stop.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6Why does the man call the woman?ATo make a reservation.

3、BTo extend an invitation.CTo collect information.7What is most probably the woman?AA saleswoman.BA telephonist.CA scientist.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8Where will the man work in Canada?AIn a school.BAt a bus station.CIn a lab.9What does the man agree to do?ABuy a larger suitcase.BTake fewer research material

4、s.CGo to the shop alone.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10Who is the manager of the power company?AThe mans classmate.BThe man.CThe womans friend.11How will the woman probably go to the power company?ABy car.BBy taxi.COn foot.12What will the woman do next?AMake a call.BChat with the workers.CPrepare for the picnic

5、.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13What will the competition try to find next year?AThe best dancer.BThe best actor.CThe best singer.14When will the sports hall open this week?AAt 10:30 am.BAt 9:00 am.CAt 8:00 am.15What can we learn about the swimming pool?AIt will be free for the first week.BIt will open earlier

6、than expected.CIt will be bigger than the old one.16Where does the conversation probably take place?AOn a program.BIn a gym.CAt home.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17What did the speaker do when he was a freshman?AHe wrote articles for students.BHe started his own company.CHe offered teachers editing services.18How

7、 many hours did the speaker spend editing document s a week for a time?AFour.BTen.CFifty.19What helped CyberEdit attract investors?AA Wired article.BAn investment bank.CThe speakers summer job.20What is the speakers advice for the young considering starting a company?ATrying to get real-world experi

8、ence.BTaking immediate action with the idea.CFinishing school in the first place.二、阅读理解The Denton Black Film Festival(DBFF) is the brainchild of Harry Eaddy, the festival director, and is presented by the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation. Several years ago, Harry Eaddy approached two i

9、mportant men of the Denton communityCheylon Brown and Mesha Georgewith a unique idea to bring an event focused on Black cinema to the region. DBFF was set up in order to deal with the problem that films are insufficiently represented by giving Black stories an audience and Black creatives a platform

10、. The festival has expanded to the Denton Black Film Festival Institute and serves filmmakers and creatives of all backgrounds.WHENJanuary 27-February 6DETAILSThe DBFF returned this January with this virtual festival. Built around amazing cinema, the festival is unique from many others in that it al

11、so features music, a technology expo, spoken word/poetry, art and more. This festival celebrates the diverse stories and culture of Black community through film, music and art. Storytelling is the core of any culture. Stories are how traditions, ideas and experiences are shared and passed down from

12、one generation to the next. DBFF is a platform for stories about Black lives, Black culture and Black experiences to be shared, told and lived.The DBFF creates a space where: a minority culture can be a majority experience stories on the margins (边缘) are given center stage the Black experience is va

13、lued and celebratedDenton, a rapidly evolving art and culture hotbed, provides the perfect backdrop (背景) for DBFF on its path to building community, celebrating culture, but most importantly, sharing stories.The festival features narratives, documentaries, and shorts submitted by filmmakers nationwi

14、de and internationally. More is to be announced. Now is the perfect time to purchase tickets. Please click dentonbff. com/ film-festival.21What is the purpose of creating DBFF?ATo address under-representation in films.BTo earn more audiences for Black communities.CTo push the development of the mino

15、rity.DTo help filmmakers produce creative films.22What might make DBFF special?AIts strong supporters.BIts various forms.CIts great influence.DIts different culture.23What can visitors do in DBFF?AOrganize the storytellers.BGuide the festival director.CExperience the Black culture.DPaint on the cent

16、er stage.When 19-year-old Emily Bhatnagar from Maryland, USA, found her father had stage four thyroid (甲状腺) cancer, her response was different from what you might expect. To honour her father, who she also described as her best friend, she decided to start a book drive called For Love and Buttercup,

17、 collecting books for kids with cancer.“It was very much an overnight idea,” she explained. “I posted a message on an app called Nextdoor asking my neighbors to donate used books. I was only expecting a few here and there, but the response was truly incredible and it was just the push I needed to co

18、-exist with my grief (悲伤) rather than letting it consume me.”“It was absolutely heartbreaking to watch my dad go through cancer and see him lose a little bit of himself each day, but the book drive allowed me to develop a new-found sense of purpose intertwined (交织) with a greater sense of compassion

19、 to help others in any form. I wanted to help kids. Theyve always held a soft spot in my heart.”Using tips she earned from working at her parents bread shop, Emily bought many books out of her own pocket. In addition, she received donations through her Amazon wishlist, which can be found in the bio

20、(简介) of the book drives Instagram account, forloveandbuttercup.Emuly and her older brother spent a whole summer driving around town, loading boxes of books into their car. “It was such a privilege to know people had carried these books all their lives through generations, and they wanted to gift it

21、to my cause.”For Love and Buttercup has donated over 15,000 books to sick children and it is being recognised by The Washington Post, Forbes, The Presidents Volunteer Service Award and Lady Gagas Born This Way Foundation.24What did Emily do knowing her fathers disease?AShe turned to books for help.B

22、She tried to help her father recover.CShe decided to meet her fathers desire.DShe asked for used book donations online.25How did Emily feel about her neighbors reaction?AInspired.BAshamed.CDisappointed.DPuzzled.26What do we know about Emily from paragraph 4?AShe grew up in a rich family.BShe helped

23、in her parents shop.CNobody cared about her wishlist.DHer parents were not supportive.27What can we say about the book drive?AUnfavorable.BMoney-consuming.CSuccessful.DDemanding.In a world driven by technological advancements, event professionals are accepting the potential of artificial intelligenc

24、e (AI) to push the boundaries of what is possible in the area of event planning and execution (执行). From attracting designs and personalized experiences to streamlined operations and data-driven insights, AI is emerging as a transformative force, letting event organizers to create extraordinary mome

25、nts that leave attendees impressive.I didnt write the introduction paragraph. Chat GPT did, in response to the request: Can you help me write an introduction to an article that features different ways professionals use AI for events? If youre using a generative AI tool to help you write session desc

26、riptions, marketing messages, or social-media posts, you may recognize that distinctive over-the-top tone.But the hype (炒作) about AI itself is not overblown: McKinsey &. Companys recent The Economic Potential of Generative AI report estimates that generative AI has the potential to generate $2.6

27、 trillion to $4.4 trillion in value across industries.We could cite all kinds of statistics about generative Als impact on knowledge work. explore its gloomy side, like the ethical (道德的) influences of the technology on society, or go the other way and publish mind-blowing predictions of its future u

28、se. We chose instead to focus on how the tool is being used by event professionals today in everyday and practical ways.Not all of us are quick to accept AI, but we cant afford to ignore it, either. And when it comes to its potential in the business world, McKinsey Senior Partner Lareina Yee seems t

29、o be speaking directly to the heart of our industry, “In general, workers can spend more time on the human connection and interaction aspects of their roles, which is something AI cant take away.”28Why is Chat GPT mentioned in paragraph 2?ATo stress the great function of AI.BTo praise the authors op

30、eration ability.CTo prove the difficulty of writing.DTo show the need of a generative AI tool.29What does the underlined word “gloomy” in paragraph 4 probably mean?AAttractive.BPromising.CSingle.DDark.30What does Lareina Yees statement indicate?AHuman connection is the core of an industry.BAI needs

31、improving in human potentials.CAI cant take over humans completely.DShe is unconcerned about AI industry.31In which section of a newspaper does the text most probably appear?ANature.BTechnology.CLifestyle.DEnvironment.Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl (蝾螈), an unusual Mexican sa

32、lamander(蜥蜴), and theyre asking for help. A new program lets people “adopt” an axolotl to raise money to support efforts to save the endangered animal.If an axolotl loses a leg, or even part of its heart, brain, or lungs, it can regrow them. Scientists have long been interested in this. Some people

33、think the information could help solve some human medical problems.The Mexican axolotl is only found naturally in Lake Xochimilc o near Mexico City. This is not a big and open lake, but a collection of canals and smaller bodies of water. Sadly, axolotls are in trouble. The number of axolotls in Xoch

34、imilco has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years. Scientists used to find thousands of axolotls in a fairly small area. Now, theyre only finding dozens.There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls. One is that the water in the canals has become more and more polluted. Another is that there a

35、re invasive fish in the lake which are eating the axolotls food and even their babies.Scientists at Mexicos National Autonomous University(UNAM) have been working for years to try to protect the axolotls. Last year, the UNAM scientists started a program they called AdoptAxolotl. They asked people to

36、 donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotl. The program was a big hit, and raised more than $26,000. The money was used to help clean up some of Xochimilcos canals and for a program to raise axolotls in a safe environment.This year, the scientists are trying AdoptAxolotl again. The pr

37、ogram offers several ways for people to support axolotls. For $30, you can virtually “adopt” one of the animals for a month. Smaller donations can help pay for food for an axolotl. Larger donations are aimed at improving areas where axolotls live, and include a visit to the protected area where UNAM

38、 is raising axolotls.32What have the scientists had an interest in?AHow axolotls cure themselves.BWho can address medical problems.CHow soon axolotls will go extinct.DWhy some people focus on axolotls.33Why are the figures listed in paragraph 3?ATo promote axolotl research.BTo blame the Mexican resi

39、dents.CTo show the severe conditions.DTo expand the habitat for axolotls.34We can learn from the text that AdoptAxolotl _.Acollected enough moneyBturned out very popularChelped to build new canalsDmoved students at UNAM35Which of the following is the best title for the text?ANew Projects Are Needed

40、to Protect AxolotlsBAmazing Axolotls Live in Hash EnvironmentCEveryone Can Help to Stop Adopting AnimalsDScientists Work to Save Mexicos AxolotlsEveryone can experience loneliness from time to time, which causes concern about our health and well-being. 36 ? There are some possible courses of action,

41、 depending on who you are and where you live. Below are some suggestions on how to fight loneliness. 37 Some of us are lonely because we dont have close relationships in our lives. But if thats not the case for you, by all means let your friends or family know how youre feeling and ask for support.

42、Calling or texting can be an active way to shift your mood and help relieve loneliness.Adopt a petThere are many reasons to have pets. 38 . And these are especially helpful for people who may be isolated from other humans and feel lonely. One study finds that people who walk dogs are considered frie

43、ndlier something thats bound to help you connect if youre looking to meet new people.Try loving-kindness meditation (冥想)Not everyone likes to engage in loving-kindness meditation. But it has been found to reduce loneliness, perhaps because it helps you to accept negative emotions more easily. 39 . E

44、ven when they are not around, loving-kindness meditation could help fight feelings of loneliness.Count your blessings 40 , its also possible to practice gratitude on your own and feel less lonely. In one study, older adults who were assigned a daily gratitude journaling exercise felt less lonely ove

45、r time and felt healthier, too.AReach out to friends or familyBBe kind to the relatives around youCWhat can you do when you feel lonelyDEven though this practice can help you feel much happierEIt can also help you increase a sense of connection to othersFWhile expressing gratitude toward others can

46、fight loneliness directlyGOne of them is that they can provide companionship and unconditional love三、完形填空When it comes to high-proof fathering lessons, few adventures can compare with the motorcycle trip I shared with my 20-year-old daughter Ewa.In 2023, we 41 a one-week motorcycle trip in the south

47、ern part of British Columbia. Each 42 a motorcycle, we headed north on the Sea-to-Sky highway. What made this trip so 43 was that Ewa took it on herself to be the planner. We didnt even have a 44 about it. As a father, wasnt I supposed to plan it?My old Harley had no gas gauge (汽油表). So, when the main gas tank was empty, the motorcycle 45 . After all, these years I hadnt known whether I would 46 it. But on the first day of our annual trip, when we were on a lonely highway leading to the US border in Sagna, Ontario,