1、怀化市2024年上期高三二模考试英语第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例: How much is the shirt?A19.5B9.18C9.15答案是C。1What will Jack do tomorrow?AHave a picnic.BWrite an essay.CHave
2、 a test.2How will the woman pay?AIn cash.BBy check.CBy credit card.3How much is the present?A40 yuan.B60 yuan.C100 yuan.4What does the woman want to be?AA journalist.BA librarian.CA guide.5Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn a hospital.BIn a restaurant.CIn a grocery store.第二节（共15小题；每
3、小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6Why couldnt the woman connect to Wi-Fi?AThe Wi-Fi broke down.BHer phone was out of order.CShe typed in the wrong password.7What will the woman probably do next?A
4、Watch a video.BMeet her mother.CSend a message.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8How often does a leap year happen?AEvery third year.BEvery fourth year.CEvery fifth year.9How many days does February in 2024 have?A27B28C2910Who are sometimes called “leaplings”?APeople born on February 29BPeople who are knowledgeable.
5、CPeople having an official birthday every year.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11What is the probable relationship between the speakers?ADoctor and patient.BCoach and athlete.CClassmates.12What does the man advise Wendy to do?AKeep her knees straight.BBend her arms.CSet her legs apart.13How does Wendy feel?ATired.
6、BRelaxedCPrepared.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14When does the man choose to leave for London?AAt 9:47BAt 10:12CAt 10:2615What is the mans other request?ATo sit in the first class.BTo have two window seats.CTo take their bikes with them.16Where should the man wait for the train?AIn the ticket office.BAt the far
7、 end of the platform.CAt the entrance to the platform.17Who will secure the bicycles?AThe train guard.BThe mans wife.CThe man himself.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18What is the speaker?AHes a pilot.BHes a doctor.CHes a photographer.19Why does flying to work excite the speaker?ABecause he can run the plane.BBec
8、ause he can enjoy wonderful views.CBecause he can use webcams on the plane.20What will the man probably talk about next?AThe future of his career.BThe way of getting smaller.CThe challenges in the country.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AIn China, people c
9、all a man of great virtue a gentleman. In the world of flowers, plum blossoms. orchids, bamboo and chrysanthemums are known as the four gentlemen in China because these plants natural characters have something in common with human virtues.Plum blossomsPlum blossoms are cold-resistant flowers that bl
10、oom in early spring and together with pines and bamboos they are considered as the “three trends in winter” “Without going through the bone-chilling cold, how can the plum blossom smell fragrant?” By praising the strong character of plum blossoms, the motto poem aims to inspire people to overcome di
11、fficulties and make achievements with firm determination.OrchidsOrchids are one of the top ten well-known flowers in China. With delicate fragrance refreshing peoples minds, and the elegant figures swaying slightly in the wind, orchids are equal to elegance in Chinese peoples eyes. It is said that S
12、u Shi. a famous poet in Song Dynasty, once painted orchids with some thorns between them, implying that a gentleman can put up with a mean person.BambooIn traditional Chinese culture, bamboo is a metaphor of energy, elegance, plainness, longevity and perseverance. Their firm and unbeatable willpower
13、 was admired by many ancient literati（文人）. Famous poet Su Shi once wrote down “Rather eat without meat than live without bamboo” in his poem to express his deep love for bamboo.ChrysanthemumsChrysanthemum is a traditional flower loved by Chinese people. When nearly all the flowers are dried-up and b
14、are in late autumn. only the chrysanthemums resist the heavy frost and bloom energetically in graceful shapes and bright colors. Chrysanthemums have been given more meanings under the pen of literati. The most well-known poem about chrysanthemums comes from the amous poet Tao Yuanming. Drinking, sho
15、wing the leisure of Taos reclusive life.21Which can be used to describe a person who is tolerant?AChrysanthemums.BPlum blossoms.COrchidsDBamboo.22What do plum blossoms and chrysanthemums have in common?AThey bloom in spring.BThey can resist coldCThey imply energy.DThey stand for elegance.23Which col
16、umn in a newspaper might the passage come from?AHealth.BCulture.CNature. DScience.BMu Sa, a livestream host from Zhongning, Ningxia, demonstrates how the Internet has transformed many young unemployed people into useful talents contributing to society.After graduating from university. Mu worked as a
17、n office clerk in Shanghai, a marketing assistant in Beijing and a data analyst in Hangzhou. Each time he struggled to realize his dream in big cities. However, Mu found that what touched him most was the strong feeling of homesickness. Mu returned home to seek chances.Depressed. Mu thought of himse
18、lf a “failure” at first. However, he was not deterred by his difficulties and quickly lifted himself up. Mu decided to create short videos about local peoples daily lives and uploading them online. A video clip showing his mother cooking local food turned out to be a surprise hit, which inspired Mu
19、to carry on. He gradually found that village-related content was popular among his followers. Since then, his families, friends and neighbors, their small courtyards, chickens, sheep, and vast fields have all become the subjects of Mus camera lens. Many fans know about his hometown through Mus work.
20、As his work attracted more and more followers, Mu started promoting local specialties on his account. The sesame oil, wolfberries and tea he sold on his first day totaled 700,000 yuan. The popularity of local specialties consolidated his confidence that he could work as a “salesman” for the agricult
21、ural produce. With more than5million followers on social networking websites, Mu has become the No.1“salesman”in Zhongning county, helping his fellow-villagers to sell local specialties online.In January, Mu was invited to take part in a program at China Central Television in Beijing. Possessing mil
22、lions of fans on social media, Mu still felt nervous sitting in tront of the camera in the studio. “Although livestream host is a common job, as long as I. can take advantage of the platform to do something for my hometown, rather than only for myself, I think I can do an extraordinary job,” said Mu
23、.24Why did Mu return to his hometown?AHe had difficulty in finding a job.BHe didnt enjoy life in big cities.CHe missed his family terriblyDHe found more chances there.25What does the underlined word “deterred” mean in Paragraph 2?ADiscouraged.BMotivated.CConfused.DShocked.26What kind of person was M
24、u?ACaring and cheerful.BConfident and selfless.CAmbitious and outgoing.DHumorous and cooperative.27What message does Mus story convey?AIt is never too old to learn.BChallenges make life interesting.CSuccess belongs to the perseveringDAll good things come to those who waitCIn recent years, there has
25、been a growing focus on the environment and human health. Though chemical farming is used by over 90 per cent of the worlds farmers, the wide range of damage it has caused to the environment and human health makes it a bad choice Organic tarming. on the other hand, aims to improve food quality, redu
26、ce farmings environmental impact and promote consumers health. It is therefore the option that farmers may-choose.Organic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organ
27、ic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money.There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee that the products are natur
28、al.Some people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There werent enough organic ingredients, such as grain and cattle.
29、 This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large-companies have an organic line of products.Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as
30、cancer Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problems. Health specialists worry more about bacteria, such as E. coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non-organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handl
31、ing meat carefully is important too.Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.28What phen
32、omenon does the author describe at the beginning of the passage?AChemical farming is a wise choice now.BThe environment and human health draw no attention.COrganic farming has taken the place of Chemical farming.DThe positive effects of organic farming contribute to farmers favor.29What can we know
33、from the passage?ASome organic food costs much more than non-organic food.BOrganic farms consume quantities of agricultural chemicals.CIts never hard for all organic companies to stay in business.DHealth specialists pay no attention to E. coli and salmonella.30How does the author mainly develop Para
34、graph5?ABy following time order.BBy providing some examples.CBy showing cause and effect.DBy comparing opinions.31What is consumers major concern about the organic food?APrice.BSafety.CFreshness.DNutrition.DBe honest: how often does your social media scrolling lead to shopping? And how many of those
35、 things that TikTok made you buy did you actually need? Enter de-influencing, the TikTok trend flipping （颠覆）influencing on its headand aiming to save our bank balances in the process.De-influencing is the TikTok trend with hundreds of millions of views thats challenging the hype（炒作）around so-called
36、popular products by telling you what you shouldnt buy, instead of what you should. Its a response to a few different things, including a general feeling of overconsumption（you dont need more stuff just because TikTok says you do）and the cost of living crisis.It sounds progressive, but once you scrat
37、ch the surface, there isnt a huge difference between influencing and de-influencing. “De-influencing is a bit of a false product,” says Kendall. “Its still influence but its telling people what not to buy.”While TikTokers may be warning consumers away from expensive or well-known products, some cont
38、inue to influence by telling consumers what they should buy instead. For example, buying a heated roller set on Amazon over the Dyson Airwrap this is still suggesting products with sweeping promises.Ironically speaking, de-influencing is a good strategy for influencers and brands. Rising living cost
39、s mean consumers are less likely to spend a huge amount of money on big-ticket items, which means the influencers promoting them are less likely to generate income. Turning to promoting cheaper products plays into the so-called “Lipstick Effect,” where people treat themselves to little luxuries, ins
40、tead of addictions, during times of economic uncertainty.What is different about de-influencing is encouraging consumers to take a moment to think about whether they need a product and whether its right for them versus whether theyre simply being influenced because its new, popular, or exciting. Thi
41、s is part of a bigger movement in beauty. “There is also the reduction of regimens, the ingredient diet, the skin minimalism, and the stripping back of excess linked to sustainability and over-consumption,” says Kendall.“This is a positive approach to marketing.”32Why does the author use the questio
42、ns at the beginning of Paragraph 1?A To introduce the topic.BTo highlight an opinion.CTo illustrate an argument.DTo predict the ending.33As for de-influencing, which would the author agree with?AIts telling people what to buy to challenge the hype.BIt is a bit of a true product influencing people.CI
43、t responds to a general feeling of overconsumption.DIts an unwise strategy for influencers and brands.34What does de-influencing encourage consumers to do?AGet what is popular.BPurchase a novel product.CIncrease consumption in beauty.DBuy only what is needed.35Which of the following is a suitable ti
44、tle for the text?ADe-influencing: The Trend Killing Influencer MarketingBBrands are all Scared of the De-influencing TrendCDe-influencing Pushes the Shift to OverconsumptionDDe-influencing: The Trend Putting Truthfulness First第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Money h
45、abits are the small daily decisions we make that influence how we spend and save our money. 36 With a little awareness and effort, however, we can make improvements that will help us achieve our financial objectives.Taking a careful look at your existing spending habits is one of the first steps in
46、improving your money habits. 37 It can make you realize the potential issues on your spending habits, which help you identify areas where you can adjust your spending patterns.Next, set up clear financial objectives for yourself. Having a specific objective in mind will help you keep motivated and f
47、ocused, whether its saving for a down payment on a home, removing credit card debt, or creating an emergency fund. 38 A budget ensures that your spending is focused on your priorities and that you set aside enough cash to achieve your objectives. Impulsive（冲动的）purchasing is a crucial habit to break. Its critical to take action to stop the habit of impulse shopping because it can significantly reduce your bank account. Making a list of the items you require before you go shopping and sticking to it is one approach to achieve this. Additionally, wait a day or two before making a purchase. 39
