2024高考沖刺模擬卷(五)

　　(時間:120分鐘　滿分:150分)

　　第Ⅰ卷

　　第一部分　聽力(略)

　　第二部分　閱讀理解(共兩節,滿分40分)

　　第一節(共15小題;每小題2分,滿分30分)

　　閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項。

　　(　A　)

　　We don’t always get a second chance to achieve our dreams.But some people are lucky,like Matthew McConaughey.Once almost unknown,the actor has recently found himself back on the list of the best actors in Hollywood.His new movie Interstellar is just another sign that his career reinvention has been an incredible success.揟he film relies on McConaughey抯 performance to hold together the emotional story of a father and his daughter against the background of space travel and the end of the world,?Forbes commethented.

　　But only years ago,the Texas native was often the butt of jokes (笑柄) about being too handsome.In 1993,after meeting with director Richard Linklater,McConaughey starred in Dazed and Confused.And a Hollywood career was born,mostly in romantic comedies.For a long time,the whole world believed McConaughey was just a handsome guy with comic talent.

　　But McConaughey stopped starring in that type of movie,and began to use his looks differently.Slowly he built up his reputation as a serious actor.In 2024,McConaughey was offered to play an AIDS activist in Dallas Buyers Club.The role saw the normally muscular actor losing 50 pounds in order to appear sick.His performance won him an Oscar for Best Actor.

　　The actor gave thanks to someone he has always looked up to as a hero during his Oscar acceptance speech.When he was 15,the actor said,he decided that his hero would be himself in 10 years.But 10 years later,he pushed the deadline ahead another decade.Then 10 years later,another decade.揗y hero抯 always 10 years away,攈e said.揑抦 never going to attain that.That keeps me with somebody to keep on chasing.?Or perhaps constantly chasing the chance to be his own hero has given him a second chance to follow hise.Then dreams.

　　21.Why was McConaughey often the butt of jokes in his early career?()

　　A.He was limited to handsome roles. B.He was unknown to the audience.

　　C.He played in romantic comedies. D.He was handsome and emotional.

　　22.What role won McConaughey an Oscar for Best Actor?()

　　A.A caring father. B.An AIDS activist. C.A serious buyer. D.A strong hero.

　　23.What can we learn about McConaughey?()

　　A.He was born in Hollywood.

　　B.He has become a hero of his own.

　　C.He wasn’t famous until recently.

　　D.He isn’t content with his achievements.

　　24.Which of the following can be the best title?()

　　A.McConaughey,a Romantic Comedian

　　B.McConaughey,a Man Making a Hit

　　C.McConaughey,a Man Daring to change

　　D.McConaughey,Handsome and Talented

　　(　B　)

　　Dear Amanda,

　　As the Dean of Yale College,I am writing to congratulate you on your academic success and to introduce you to Yale抯 diverse opportunities....As you consider your college options,I hope that Yale remains among your top choices.l

　　This is part of an e-mail I received this fall.I admit it made me feel pretty special to have Yale,one of the best universities in the world,approach me,a fairly average high school senior from New Jersey.

　　But why me?My grades are nothing to brag about.I didn抰 qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.I haven抰 led a team sport or conducted scientific research. h

　　Later,I learned that each year,Yale sends mailings to roughly 80,000 potential students for its freshman class of 1,300.For the class of 2024,Yale rejected 93.7 percent of its applicants.And,according to the College Board,95 percent of Yale抯 enrolcled(注冊入學)students were in the top 10 percent of their high school classes.

　　Colleges want a top ranking by U.S.News & World Report.One way to get it?Low acceptance rates,which come from attracting lots and lots of applicants—and then rejecting almost all of them.

　　So schools mail fancy brochures and send sincere e-mails to many more students than they抣l accept.h

　　Top schools defend their marketing,arguing that they抮e reaching students who otherwise might not apply梑ecause they don抰 think they could get in,or don抰 realize that most top schools offer lots of need-based financial aid.As William Fitzsimmons,dean of ThenHarvard admissions,said:揟here are so many students out there in the world who might not automatically think about Harvard as a place to go.The chances of reaching the top of anything are not good,but is that a reason not to try??a

　　But most of the students Fitzsimmons is talking about don抰 consider Harvard because they抮e not academically qualified.Kids like me don抰 need false hope.Approaching students with a slim chance of getting in just creates more confusion and disappointment.hen

　　So Yale(and Brown and Columbia),stop selling me on impossible dreams.

　　25.Why did Yale send the author an e-mail?()

　　A.To show it’s a top college.

　　B.To persuade her to apply to it.

　　C.To introduce its diverse courses.

　　D.To send its congratulations to her.

　　26.The underlined part “brag about” in Paragraph 3 probably means 　.?

　　A.worry about B.think about

　　C.be proud of D.be ashamed of

　　27.We can infer from Fitzsimmons’ words that 　.?

　　A.a good beginning makes a good ending

　　B.a brave attempt is a half success

　　C.the older,the wiser

　　D.no pains,no gains

　　28.What does the author think of the approaches of top colleges?()

　　A.She finds them easy to understand.

　　B.She seems satisfied with them.

　　C.She considers them necessary.

　　D.She finds them annoying.

　　(　C　)

　　If you are a first-time traveler,take a look at some places to visit in Louisiana.

　　Baton Rouge

　　The second largest city in the state,Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.With the Mississippi river to the south,this is a major industrial and commercial center in the southern area.The Louisiana State Capitol area also plays host for the famous揗ardin Gras?parades.Other places of interest around here are Perkins Rowe,Louisiana State Museum and the Baton Rouge Zoo.h

　　New Orleans Museum of Art

　　Located in New Orleans,this museum includes some of the finest collections of art.One can particularly see around 50 beautifully carved sculptures on the landscaped garden.The collection mainly includes artworks of French and American origin.This museum is open for students and teachers who can take a tour here or even conduct workshops.

　　National World War Ⅱ Museum

　　This museum is located in New Orleans,Louisiana.It has an interesting array of exhibits,which are related to World War Ⅱ.On the 56th anniversary,this museum was opened to the public.It gives the visitors a glimpse into the political and social life of the days during World War Ⅱ.

　　Avery Island

　　It is actually a salt dome,which is the home of a rock salt mine in use since the time of the Civil War.The name stands,because in the 1830s this place was the home of the Avery family.It was the American-Indians who discovered the presence of the salt dome here.Avery Island is also famous for the well-known Tabasco pepper sauce.

　　Lafayette

　　Popularly known as the Eden of Louisiana,this town is an interesting blend of Spanish,American,African and Indian cultures.This town resonates with 搖nity in diversity?Some major attractions here include the Acadian village,Lafayette Natural History Museuomm & Planetarium,Acadian and Creole Folklore and Folklife Center,and the Summer Music Festival in August.People here really know how to enjoy themselves and celebrations,dance and music are a part of their lifestyle.

　　29.You can enjoy the following places of interest in Baton Rouge EXCEPT 　.?

　　A.Perkins Rowe B.the Acadian village

　　C.Louisiana State Museum D.the Baton Rouge Zoo

　　30.Which museum specially welcomes teachers and students?()

　　A.Louisiana State Museum.

　　B.New Orleans Museum of Art.

　　C.National World War Ⅱ Museum.

　　D.Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium.

　　31.Which place is known as the Eden of Louisiana?()

　　A.Baton Rouge. B.New Orleans.

　　C.Lafayette. D.Avery Island.

　　(　D　)

　　What exactly is intelligence?There aren’t any easy answers.Despite the progress that has been made in genetics and psychology,human intelligence has remained one of the most controversial areas of modern science,until now,that is,for the discovery of a gene(基因)linked to intelligence has made the experts think again.

　　Robert Plomin of the Institute of Psychiatry in London and his colleagues in the US have been looking into genetic make-up.From their research,they have discovered that a slightly different gene is more common in those with a high IQ.Plomin analyzed DNA from two groups of 51 children aged between 6 and 15.What he found was that the first group had an IQ of 136,putting them in the top 5% of the population,while the other group had an average IQ of 103.An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question,while only 16% in the second group did.However,there is a lot more research to be done,and Plomin himself is cautious at this early stage.He suggests that there are probably many genes that contribute to intelligence,rather than just one.

　　Several studies have shown a strong link between IQ and career success,although some psychologists remain unconvinced about this.Professor Michael Rowe,who has written a book called Genius Explained,is one of these.?The people with the highest IQs are notr usually the ones who do best in their careers.?

　　Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence,IQ isn抰 everything.Many alternative views have been put forward recently.One example is the idea of multiple intelligences,which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Garrdner.This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory,including creativity and communication skills as relevant factors in intelligence.

　　Tony Buzan,brain expert and author of Master your Memory,is enthusiastic about this belief,arguing that true geniuses(天才)do indeed appear to combine high levels of each type of intelligence.He lists Alexander the Great,Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein as examples.At the same time,Buzan believes that everyone can develop their intelligence,only if they take the trouble to exercise their brain.Perhaps there’ s hope for us all!

　　32.What is the topic of the passage?()

　　A.The relationship between genes and intelligence.

　　B.IQ benefits a lot from high intelligence.

　　C.How to develop intelligence.

　　D.What makes intelligence.

　　33.Why does the author use data in Paragraph 2?()

　　A.To make a suggestion. B.To draw a conclusion.

　　C.To prove an idea. D.To give an example.

　　34.What can we learn from the passage?()

　　A.Robert Plomin confirms genes have something in common.

　　B.Howard Gardner thinks intelligence includes various factors.

　　C.Michael Rowe approves of a strong link between IQ and career.

　　D.Tony Buzan agrees geniuses exercise brain to improve intelligence.

　　35.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to?()

　　A.The development of intelligence.

　　B.The idea of multiple intelligences.

　　C.IQ isn’ t everything for intelligence.

　　D.Alternative views have been put forward.

　　第二節(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)

　　根據短文內容,從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

　　Whether you’re taking a short business flight or a dream vacation around the world,here are some smart,simple green travel tips to make any trip a little easier on the planet.36.　 All trips can be green holidays.?

　　Power Down

　　37.　 Don’t forget to turn down the temperature setting on your water heater,and unplug(拔掉……的電源插頭)electronics like TV,computer,stereo equipment and other items on standby power—they use electricity even when they’re turned off.?

　　38.?

　　On your way to the airport,when traveling to your hotel,and all around your destination city,consider using public transit like airport shuttles,trains or buses.It’s tempting to cocoon yourself inside a private auto when you’re in a strange land,but by stepping out of a car and into the real world,you’ll meet more people,see more sights and have more fun than you ever could inside an auto.

　　Rent Small

　　If you need to rent a car,say “ No,thanks” to any offered upgrades to a larger vehicle.39.　— a particular concern in places like Europe where gas prices can be very high.?

　　Go Green:Go Paperless

　　Airlines have almost all gone ticketless;not only does this green travel trip save on paper,it also makes check-in faster and easier.40.?

　　A.Green Travel:Go Car-free

　　B.Renting an economy car will save on gas charges,too

　　C.Eco-travel doesn抰 have to mean going on an exotic adventure.e

　　D.Green Travel:Pack Smart

　　E.Some hotels,too,allow guests to check out using their hotel抯 in-house TV programming.a

　　F.But when you treat your hotel room as if you were paying the electric bill,you抣l find lots of ways to green your travels.n

　　G.If your green travel plans leave an empty house behind,unplug and power down as many appliances as you can is practical.

　　第三部分　英語知識運用(共兩節,滿分45分)

　　第一節　完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分,滿分30分)

　　閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,然后從41～60各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項。

　　In our culture people always advise us to compare ourselves with others.“You can win;the others aren’t as 　41　 as you,”“You must be the best in your class,” etc.This is not the best way of thinking.There are many reasons to 　42　 this way of thinking and begin to compare ourselves 　43　 with ourselves.?

　　The first reason to 　44　 comparing yourself with others is that there will always be someone better than you.It doesn’t matter in which aspect;it is always 　45　.Therefore,you could feel inferior(差的)to others.For example,you can be the best 　46　,and this can make you feel extremely 　47　.But if someday you find someone is better than you are,you could feel 　48　,although you are 　49　 good at designing buildings.?

　　The second reason to avoid this kind of 　50　 is that you will always find someone 　51　 than you.This of course can make you feel good,but this feeling can turn into a 　52　 pride.For example,if you are the second best student in your class,and one day the very best student 　53　 the school,you will then be the best one 　54　 you are still only as good as you were before.?

　　The last but most 　55　 reason to avoid comparing ourselves with others is that when we do,we are likely to 　56　 them.We may do the same things as them,and act and think like them too.Then we will never know who we 　57　 are and what we really want,and then we will never grow spiritually.?

　　For all these reasons and because we are 　58　,we should not compare ourselves with others.In this way,we will not feel less or more than others,and we will 　59　 ourselves as we really are.　60　,we will be happier.?

　　41.A.good B.happy C.busy D.young

　　42.A.introduce B.understand C.change D.remember

　　43.A.even B.again C.also D.only

　　44.A.start B.forget C.avoid D.enjoy

　　45.A.doubtful B.true C.smart D.strange

　　46.A.architect B.teacher C.student D.speaker

　　47.A.tired B.proud C.lucky D.anxious

　　48.A.silly B.sad C.shy D.nervous

　　49.A.just B.rather C.almost D.still

　　50.A.education B.treatment C.system B.comparison