2024届江苏省平潮高级中学高三下学期临考最后一卷英语试题.docx

1、2024届江苏省平潮高级中学高三下学期临考最后一卷英语试题一、阅读理解4-Day Moab DiscoveryWelcome to the motorcycle journey through the beauty of Moab, Utah. About the rideDay 1Your journey begins with the Kokopelli Trail. As you ride, the terrain shifts beneath your wheels, changing from rugged canyons to open desert areas. The path

2、 through high mountain passes offers breathtaking views that serve as an introduction to the natural masterpiece that is Moab.Day 2Prepare for the peak of your adventure the White Rim Trail. This off-road journey leads you through the famous canyons of Canyonlands National Park. You can ride across

3、the rocky landscape, and the White Rim Trail provides a true experience of the natural masterpiece of Moab, with each turn revealing a new aspect of its breathtaking beauty.Day 3After finishing the White Rim Trail, youll spend a day doing your own thing in Moab, where the adventure continues at your

4、 preferred speed. Explore the world-famous Arches National Park or the area along the Colorado River. Every rider can find the perfect way to experience this adventure capital.Day 4Leaving Moab behind, the road takes you up into the La Sal Mountains once again. The roads guide you down from the high

5、 places, offering impressive views of the surrounding landscapes. As you drive along the road, the air becomes warmer, and the smell of pine gradually gives way to the familiar desert smell.NoteFor every rider, a full set of riding equipment is recommended but a helmet, eye protection, gloves and bo

6、ots are required. Every ride has the possibility of bad weather ranging from rain and wind to snow. An individual satellite emergency communication device is recommended. For a more comprehensive list, please check out our Rider Expectations Page!1What can riders experience during the Kokopelli Trai

7、l?AA diversity of wildlife.BA birds-eye view of Moab.CRugged canyons all the way.DEver-changing landscapes of Moab.2On which day can riders enjoy the journey at their own pace?ADay 1.BDay 2.CDay 3.DDay 4.3What does the author emphasize at the end of the text?ASafety considerations.BSubmission proced

8、ures.CExpectations for the journey.DRequirements for registration.Velez-Liendos earliest memories are of playing in the lowland forests near her village in southeastern Bolivia as a child “in bare feet, just searching for insects”. When her family moved to Oruro, she took to chasing reptiles (爬行动物),

9、 continuing her “appreciation of nature”. While earning her undergraduate degree, Velez-Liendo had her heart set on studying gorillas in Rwanda until she met an Andean bear in Carrasco National Park.Velez-Liendo then spent almost three years traveling the entire eastern area of the Bolivian Andes to

10、 produce the first national assessment of Andean bears. She identified the best places to invest in protecting or restoring Andean bear habitat and zeroed in on the dry forested valleys of Tarija. But only 6 percent of the original dry forest was left, distributed in a few regions in Ecuador, Peru a

11、nd Bolivia. And Andean bears in Tarija are acknowledged as extinct.In 2016, Velez-Liendo set up camera traps to see if any bears were still in Tarija. In February 2017, a photo of a mother and cub (幼崽) brought hope. Though Tarijas forests were promising bear habitat, local villagers killed bears for

12、 the sake of their farm animals and crops. When another community showed her a group of brand-new bee boxes that people didnt know how to use, she hatched an idea.Velez-Liendo asked an expert who had experience teaching beekeeping to train locals in how to care for hives (蜂箱), obtain honey and marke

13、t it for sale to increase their incomes. In exchange, community members agreed to protect the forest and not harm Andean bears. Velez-Liendo also taught locals how to collect data and help monitor the ecosystem. Today, over 60 Andean bears wander through Tarijas forests, a remarkable increase from t

14、he five bears documented in 2017. Velez-Liendo wants to copy Tarijas model in the Chuquisaca and Cochabamba regions to the north. “Engaging more rural communities can provide stepping stones of habitat to connect isolated bear populations,” she says. “Conservation comes from the communities that liv

15、e with this biodiversity. I think thats how conservation is changing: from the hands of biologists to the hands of people.”4What can Velez-Liendo be described as while growing up?AA forest hunter.BAn wildlife loverCA gorilla expert.DA park-goer.5What might account for Andean bears situation accordin

16、g to Velez-Liendo?AThe decline of their habitat.BThe influence of rough weather.CThe lack of stable financial support.DThe bad cooperation among countries.6How did Velez-Liendo promote bear conservation?ABy making stricter laws.BBy educating local people.CBy establishing bear reserves.DBy increasing

17、 farmers income.7What message does Velez-Liendo want to convey in the last paragraph?AIts never too late to mend.BSharp tools make good work.CMore logs make a bigger fire.DWhere theres a will theres a way.Perfume (香味；香水) has held a special place in human history. The traditional making process invol

18、ves collecting raw materials, producing oils, mixing, aging and quality control. For centuries, perfumers have merely relied on their own senses. But now modern-day perfumers are beginning to look beyond their noses. They are, instead, turning to neurotechnology (神经技术).Perfume now can be designed to

19、 stimulate emotional responses using neuroscents (神经气味) shown by biometric measures the use of biological data to analyze human responses to help inspire different positive feelings such as calm, joy or sleepiness. Neurotechnology can also help perfumers analyze the chemical composition of these neu

20、roscents and find new combinations of raw materials that can produce similar or enhanced effects.Researcher Hugo Ferreira is trying to build a database of neuroscents. “With sight and hearing, you can imagine the face of a loved one or the favourite tune. Its hard to imagine a smell though it can st

21、imulate a series of emotions and memories.”Ferreira explains this is due to the structure of the olfactory (嗅觉的) system. Messages from scent receptors are sent through the olfactory bulb to different brain areas that control everything from memory or thirst to stress reactions. Olfaction is the most

22、 diverse sense with many different receptors. Its estimated that there are about 400 different olfactory receptor gene families. Among other things these various connections may explain how we can “smell fear, or victory.”LOral, a French multinational personal care company, has partnered with neurot

23、echnology company Emotiv to create a scent choice “experience”. During 2023, shoppers at certain stores used a device to discover which scents appealed to them. Results so far show that 95% of customers who used the device found the right perfume. Another perfume from Givenchy, a French luxury fashi

24、on and perfume house, has been a bestseller for years, which includes a special substance chosen after biometric research.However, perfume writer Katie Puckrik says shed like to “design her own perfume”. “Leave the magic to the artists. Why do we need a computer to tell us what our nose already know

25、s? Finding a new favorite scent by chance is a rare moment of grace we should allow ourselves,” she says.8How can neurotechnology function in the perfume-making process?ABy distinguishing one scent from the other.BBy exploring the best way to obtain special oil.CBy finding the scents most appealing

26、to people.DBy offering perfumers information of materials.9What does Ferreira want to indicate in paragraph 3?AThe close connection among our senses.BThe great complexity of the olfactory system.CThe relationship beween emotion and memory.DThe significance of having a good imagination.10Why are the

27、perfume brands mentioned in the text?ATo show applications of neurotechnology.BTo collect more data for biometric research.CTo illustrate the fierce competition between them.DTo stress their dominance in the perfume industry.11What is Katie Puckriks attitude towards the new technology?ATolerant.BUnc

28、lear.CSupportive.DNegative.For generations, weve spent the first third of our lives acquiring the college degrees we need to find jobs. These degrees are the stamps on our professional passports that pave the way for the remaining two-thirds of our journey. However, the future of work wont be about

29、college degrees; itll be about job skills.According to the World Economic Forum, over one billion jobs, almost one-third of all jobs worldwide, are likely to be transformed by technology in the next decade. Weve already seen this happen. Think of the apps you use to shop, track orders and simply sta

30、y informed. The stores need to keep them up and running at all hours, day after day, all year round, meaning they need those who can analyze and secure customer data.In these and other similar situations, people are the organizing force making sure technology works the way we want it to. This means

31、a quick rise in new kinds of digital jobs. According to the Forums Jobs of Tomorrow report, therell be a rapid influx of roles at the forefront of the data and AI economy, as well as new roles in engineering, cloud computing and product development. These jobs need talent with relevant skills, and i

32、mportantly these skills can be learnt even by those without college degrees.Shifting our focus from degrees to skills will mean transitioning (过渡) to always-on skills-based education and employment organizations that acknowledge not just certification but fitness-for-job and employment as outcomes.

33、In recent years, several companies have focused on continuous learning for the workforce the trend will become stronger.When it comes to skills, employers look for more than just technical skills. Companies want people with an eye for detail, creative problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset

34、and an ability to handle complex issues. These too are skills that can be learnt. Anyhow, lifelong learners with ever relevant skills will be in greater demand in the workplace.12How does technology influence the jobs?AIt calls for higher demands for degrees.BIt makes many jobs less challenging.CIt

35、reduces their dependence on degrees.DIt connects them with degrees closely.13What does the underlined word “influx” in paragraph 3 probably mean?AChange.BRecovery.CDecline.DIncrease.14What will future employers value most concerning their staff?ATheir traditional technical skills.BTheir continuous l

36、earning abilities.CTheir certification-based education.DTheir desire to start their own business15What might be the best title for the text?ASkills Are Different From DegreesBDegrees Will Be More CompetitiveCDegrees Will Shape the Future of WorkDSkills Are More Vital for Future WorkWe love our pets.

37、 In fact, for most people they are more than me re pets and become more like family members. It is likely then that their owners, at some point, are going to want photographs of their furry friends. However, pet photography presents its own special problems. 16 If youre thinking of trying pet photog

38、raphy, here are a few pointers to get you started.Find out about your subjects personality and habits. Where does it nod off if the sun is out? What is its favourite toy? 17 Its also worth spending a little time getting to know the animal yourself. Cats, dogs, horses, they all have personality, and

39、you need to ensure they are comfortable being around you, and you around them. 18 If the pet is comfortable with you, and if it isnt too nervous, fill the frame with the pets face. Get the eyes nice and sharp. Just like humans, this is a natural point of focus, although focusing on the nose or mouth

40、 of a dog or cat can also make for an interesting image in its own right.See the world from pets perspective. If you photograph a pet while youre standing up, all youre going to see is the top of their head and their backs, not what you want for a portrait. Get down to their eye level. Try pre-focus

41、ing your camera and just holding it at ground level so you can look up at the pet. 19 .Bring a flash with the owners permission. While greeting or playing with a new pet, fire a couple of test flashes away from them to see their reaction. In daylight particularly, they never seem to mind the flash a

42、t all. 20 .AThink about getting in close to your subject.BIts worth a try just for a new angle on things.CAnimals can be unpredictable, lazy, aggressive and excitable.DA good photograph focuses on the subject and not the background.EIf they do mind, then stick with natural light and use a white refl

43、ector.FThe more you shoot, the greater your chances of hitting that perfect shot!GTake time to chat with the owner and observe your subject to gain some insight.二、完形填空My mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. Shes had her ups and downs bu

44、t has always 21 a positive, sunny outlook on life and been very 22 to people. One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a 23 to the hospital emergency room. My mother immediately 24 into crisis mode, packed my sister into the car, and drove to our local hospital. In such

45、 a 25 , my mother didnt call to tell my father. When she got to the hospital, she realized she needed to 26 with my father immediately.While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother 27 her way to the pay phone to place her call. She put her coin in, called my father and told him everything. A

46、fter she hung up, the phone 28 several additional coins that Mom wasnt owed.Realizing that the phone was 29 , my mother decided to leave the 30 coins by the phone. She told us that in a crisis, people might not remember to bring 31 with them to make that emergency call.Ive often thought about her 32

47、 from an adults perspective. I realize that someone seeing the money by he phone may have 33 taken it because not everyone was as 34 as my mother. But I like to believe that my mothers faith was 35 and that someone who needed them found the coins waiting there.21AtoleratedBanticipatedCmaintainedDexp

48、ressed22ApatientBhelpfulChonestDpolite23ArestBstayCliftDvisit24AcutBshiftedClookedDstuck25ArushBwayCreliefDprocess26Acome alongBkeep in lineCmake upDget in touch27AmadeBfeltCpickedDgave28AfoundBreturnedCcollectedDcharged29AsmartBreadyCconvenientDbroken30AdifferentBancientCextraDrare31AluckBphonesCchangeDc