广东衡水金卷2024-2025学年新高三8月开学联考英语试卷.docx

1、广东衡水金卷2024-2025学年新高三8月开学联考英语试卷一、阅读理解Italy ToursTake our well-designed Italy tour package to explore this charming land.4-6 DaysIf it is your first time to visit Italy, Rome, Florence and Venice are your best choices to learn about the essential history, culture and admire the masters artworks of thi

2、s great country.7-9 DaysVenice in the north as a start, then to Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, lastly in Rome, this route covers popular cities, art, heritage as well as the beautiful Mediterranean coastline. For nature and sea lovers, Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast and Capri Island could be nice desti

3、nations.10 Days or MoreThe typical 2-week Italy tour packages would cover top tourist cities and important landmarks. You could go through the country from North to South.Best Time to Visit: Spring from April to June; autumn from September to OctoberMajor Cities for International Flights: Rome (capi

4、tal), Venice, Florence, NapoliVisa: Citizens from the USA, Canada, Australia, and citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa and are allowed to stay up to 90 days. The Schengen visa can also be used for travelling to Italy.Money Tips: Euro is the official currency. Major credit cards are wi

5、dely accepted, but cash is still necessary in some cases.1Which places are recommended for those who have never visited Italy before?ARome, Florence and Venice.BCapri Island, Venice and Pisa.CPisa, Florence and Cinque Terre.DRome, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast.2Which tour package is designed for enjoyin

6、g natural scenery?A4-6 Days.B7-9 Days.C10 Days or More.D2 Weeks.3Which month may be the most suitable to visit Italy?AMarch.BMay.CAugust.DNovember.Every so often, 31-year-old Chen Jiawen, a product designer at a technology company Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, sets aside a day for herself called Unpl

7、ug Day. On this day, she disconnects from the digital world and focuses on real-life experiences. In the morning, she prepares breakfast for herself while listening to music. In the afternoon, she wanders through the park with friends and in the evening, they enjoy a meal together without touching t

8、heir phones, engaged in deep conversation. Upon returning home, she spends the evening reading.Chen started the plan as she often felt “interrupted” by technology, citing moments of distraction (分心) like pop-up notifications, ring tones and repetitious warnings leading her to check for new messages,

9、 and feelings of information overload. “Occasionally disconnecting from the network is like feeding the brain a day of vegetarian food,” Chen said. Unplug Day is part of her plan to combat information overload from overusing the phone and to rebuild her focus. In addition to this, she has started re

10、placing short videos with longer ones and prioritizes reading in-depth news articles or books. “When friends gather and everyone is glued to their phones, it makes me uncomfortable,” Chen said, adding that burying herself in social media prevented her from completing work as planned, leading to psyc

11、hological burdens and a decreasing focus.Its become a common situation where modem people might unconsciously use the time spent waiting at traffic lights to watch a short video or constantly check out a trending topic upon receiving a push notification from an app. To prevent this sense of being “c

12、ontrolled” by mobile devices, some young Chinese like Chen are experimenting with digital minimalism and are discovering positive outcomes from their efforts. Technology should bring us joy, not reduce the time we spend with family or increase our anxiety. Our goal is to control technology rather th

13、an letting it control us.4What can we learn about Unplug Day?AIt is a day for reading.BIt is a day without phones.CIt is a day away from the Internet.DIt is a day to spend with friends.5What does the underlined word “combat” in paragraph 2 mean?ARange.BCancel.CObtain.DPrevent.6What is the direct imp

14、act of over-involvement in social media?ATasks delays.BStress from peers.CMental problems.DA decreasing focus.7What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?AEnjoy the benefits of technology.BDecrease the time spent on digital devices.CRemove the apps informing new messages.DWatch lon

15、ger videos while waiting at traffic lights.Honey is a simple pleasure. Its easy to forget, while enjoying its luxurious sweetness on a slice of buttered toast, that it is the end-product of a complicated production line involving advanced biological machinery and thousands of skilled workers.Honey s

16、tarts out as nectar (花蜜), a solution of various sugars that flowering plants produce to attract insects like butterflies and all kinds of bees. Most of these visitors drink it down on the spot as nutrition for themselves. A food-hunting worker bee, though, does things differently. The bee stores the

17、 nectar in its honey stomach rather than digesting it. The stomach can hold a lot of nectar, up to almost half the bees unloaded body mass, and filling it may require a thousand flower visits. The transformation of nectar into honey begins while the bee is still on the wing, as the honey stomach pro

18、duces enzymes (酶) that break down the larger, complex sugar molecule (分子) into smaller ones.On arrival back at the hive, where bees live and work, the bee unloads the nectar by giving the sugary solution to other workers, who pass it back and forth between each other, adding more enzymes each time.

19、Once it is sufficiently sticky, the mixture is laid down in the beeswax cells of the honeycomb and the workers continue the drying process by fanning it with their wings. Only when the water content has been reduced to about 18 percent (from about 75 percent in the original nectar) do they seal the

20、cells with beeswax lids. At this point, it is well and truly honey.An average hive produces about 11 kg of honey in a season, which requires the bees to fly over 1.5 million kilometers between them. A standard jar of honey requires about 80,000 km. The effort that has gone into making honey is worth

21、 remembering when spreading it onto toast it can surely only add to the pleasure.8Why does the worker bee store the nectar in its stomach?ATo digest better.BTo absorb its nutrition.CTo keep it for its future food.DTo share it with other bees.9What can be inferred from paragraph 3?AThe cells are seal

22、ed by sticky solution.BProducing honey requires teamwork.CThe drying work is done by female bees.DIts critical to maintain water percentage.10How is the last paragraph developed?ABy listing figures.BBy giving definitions.CBy making comparisons.DBy providing examples.11Which may be a suitable title f

23、or the text?ASkilled WorkersBA Simple PleasureCAdvanced and Intelligent CreaturesDLuxurious Sweetness from Delicate WorkTitled “A new future of work: The race to deploy (部署) AI and raise skills in Europe and beyond”, the report highlights the potential for AI to transform the global workforce by 203

24、0, China Media Group reported on Sunday.The report suggests that generative AI could automate nearly one-third of working hours in the US and Europe, leading to a polarization of the labor market. High-skilled, high-wage jobs may face talent shortages, while low-wage industries could experience a su

25、rplus (剩余) of labor. The percentage of high-wage jobs is expected to rise by 1.8 percent, while low-wage jobs may decrease by 1.4 percent. Germany, according to the report, is projected to have around 3 million jobs affected by AI by 2030, representing 7 percent of its total employment. Office jobs

26、in administrative sectors of companies and public institutions are expected to be hit the hardest, accounting for 54 percent of all AI-impacted positions.In addition, the report stresses the importance of upskilling and reskilling the workforce to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by A

27、I, suggesting that individuals can adapt by actively participating in training programs. McKinsey researchers call on managers to invest heavily in employee education and training, saying that without a significant improvement in the skill levels of the workforce, AI cannot fully release its potenti

28、al.The rapid development and widespread application of AI are unavoidable trends, and the potential risks and issues must be addressed through development. Improving the governance system is not about restricting AI development but promoting its healthy growth. It is essential to establish a legal a

29、nd policy framework suited to the development. The necessities are highlighted that a policy environment should be created which is beneficial to AI research, development, and application and the safety responsibilities and accountability mechanisms for AI systems should be clarified, ensuring track

30、 ability and repair ability of responsible parties.12What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about?AThe threats posed by AI.BThe future workforce training.CThe advantages of AI workforce.DThe potential effect of AI on workforce.13What is emphasized to meet the challenge?AEducation and training.BSkill

31、s of management.CGovernment investment.DPolicy and opportunities.14What is the authors attitude towards AI development?AUnclear.BDismissive.CObjective.DDoubtful.15Which column of a news website may the text be taken from?AFashion.BHealth.CTechnology.DService.Are you concerned about travelling by pla

32、ne with your dog? A new airline called Bark Air might be the solution you need. It is designed specifically for dogs, which is initiated by Bark, a brand specializing in dog food and toys.Bark Air, in cooperation with a jet charter (包机) service company, completed its first flight on May 23, 2024. Tr

33、avelling from New York to Los Angeles, 16 , including passengers and crew. On the website of Bark Air, the company emphasizes that the airline is focused on the comfort and happiness of the dog first, and human second.To ensure enough space for the dogs, 17 . Additionally, the aircraft will feature

34、calming aids for these VIPs. Dogs are now able to travel on planes while sitting with their owners, thanks to Bark Air. Onboard, 18 , including water and bone broth. “No dog should fly in a cage,” the company said on its website.Of course, 19 . According to National Public Radio (NPR), a flight betw

35、een New York and Los Angeles for one human and one dog costs $6,000, while a regular one-way flight from New York to London is priced at $8,000. “If the demand is there, 20 , and thats what we aim to do,” co-founder and CEO Matt Meeker told NPR. “We want to make this affordable and accessible for as

36、 many dogs as possible.”Athis journey comes at a costBthe dogs can enjoy a variety of drinksCit would not book the plane to full capacityDthe flight carried six dogs and eleven peopleEthey even can have their toys along with themFone human and two dogs weigh under 50 poundsGwe have pretty clear ways

37、 of bringing those prices down二、完形填空Native Shanghainese Shi Yue is a junior art director at McCann Worldgroup Italy who has been living in Milan for 10 years. She is always 21 by the similarities shared between her 22 and the Italian city she currently stays.Both cities 23 global centers for many in

38、dustries, in particular, fashion and design. The two cities are 24 as open, inclusive, developed, international, and trendy “The two cities are 25 ,” Shi said excitedly. Her observation is echoed (附和) by two Italians now living in Shanghai: Gabriele Fezia, an Italian artist and librarian, and Aldo C

39、ibic, an Italian architect and designer. “Everybody 26 that Milan and Shanghai have a special 27 and there are many similarities between them, 28 in the way that society and people act and think,” said Fezia, who comes from Alessandria near Milan and 29 to Shanghai in 2000.As early as 1979, Shanghai

40、 and Milan 30 hands to become the first pair of sister cities between China and Italy. And this relationship has promoted the dialogue and 31 between these two cities, particularly in the 32 of fashion design and more. The friendship has been 33 in light of the passing of the baton (接力棒) between the

41、 two World Expos, 34 the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai and the 2015 World Expo in Milan, thanks to a(n) 35 signed between the organizing committees of both sides.21AannoyedBamazedCdisturbedDconfirmed22AcountryBcommunityChometownDorganization23Aserve asBrefer toCfocus onDturn to24AintendedBworkedCconst

42、ructedDdescribed25AmodernBalikeCmatureDbusy26ApermitsBhopesCagreesDdeclares27AcontributionBarrangementCachievementDconnection28AsilentlyBespeciallyCrecentlyDregularly29AmovedBwalkedCwroteDrushed30AcleanedBchangedCofferedDjoined31AprincipleBadvantageCexchangeDchallenge32AfieldBdreamCgoalDtest33Aenhan

43、cedBquestionedClimitedDappealed34AmostlyBnamelyCfinallyDproudly35AcheckBrecoveryCagreementDletter三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Urban dining escape“Wildeat” has recently become a popular lifestyle trend among young people in China. This term 36 (gain) over 9,000 posts on the Chinese lifestyle

44、-sharing platform Xiaohongshu since it came into view, and 37 (video) with the tag have piled up 1.65 million views on Douyin, Chinas version of TikTok. 38 the name implies, wildeat involves dining outdoors, but it differs 39 a traditional picnic. Wildeat focuses on the “wild” rather than “eat”. Its

45、 about enjoying 40 basic meal while embracing (拥抱) the wildness of the surroundings, providing a sense of freedom and 41 (relax). This can involve making hotpot outdoors or 42 (bring) portable food to a nearby park. For those who take wildeat, what really matters is the relaxing atmosphere in the wi

46、ld.Whether its the previously popular “citywalk”, 43 refers to wandering in a city, or the current trend of wildeat, young people use these coined terms to express their desire to 44 (temporary) escape urban life and embrace nature.In the past, people might have pursued a more elegant lifestyle, add

47、ing many elements to their lives 45 (find) happiness. Now, its quite the opposite. They are more focused on making life simpler, freer, and more relaxed.四、书信写作46假定你是李华，暑假期间你在市公共图书馆做志愿者，请给英国好友Chris写一封邮件分享此次经历。内容包括：1.你负责的工作；2.你的感想。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,Im writing to share with you my experience of volunteering in a public library._