广东省六校（东莞中学、广州二中、惠州一中、深圳实验、珠海一中、中山纪念中学）2024届高三上学期第一次联考英语试题及答案

2024届高三第一次六校联考试题

英语

注意事项：

1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分阅读理解 (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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

A

Open Days at the University of Warwick

We’d love to meet you. Find out what Warwick’s all about. We will have a huge range of activities to choose from, to give you a deeper insight into student life here.

Accommodation

Get a sense of what it will be like to live on our fabulous campus. Our accommodation trails will guide you to residences which will be open for you to look around from 10:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m. Many of our current students will also be opening their rooms for viewing and happy to share their experiences of living on campus.

Academic Talks

Learn more about our courses by attending department sessions, and speaking to our academics and current students who will contribute to your student experience at the Information Fair from 9:30 a. m.-4:00 p. m. We’d particularly recommend booking onto our“Why Warwick?“ session. It is popular so make sure you reserve your place.

Sports and Societies

Visit our Sports and Societies Fair to chat to students from a variety of clubs and societies, who’ll talk to you about all the exciting experiences and activities outside of study, and start your thinking about what clubs and societies you might like to join as a student.

Campus Tours

Head over to our campus tour tents, where our friendly student ambassadors will be ready to take you on a guided tour from 9:15 a. m.-4:00 p. m. Visit our central campus sites, including the Warwick Arts Centre to see what you could get involved in.

Click on the boxes below to find out more about our Open Days and find the answers to some of our frequently answered questions. Once you have booked, we will send you more detailed information, to help you prepare for the day.

1. Where can you get to know about the courses at Warwick?

A. Accommodation Trails. B. The Information Fair.

C. The Sports and Societies Fair. D. Campus Tours.

2 What can you expect to do on the day?

A. To experience living on campus. B. To make a reservation for a course.

C. To learn about extracurricular activities. D. To appreciate artworks on campus by yourself.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A. A website. B. A journal.

C. A guidebook. D. An advertisement.

B

One of the improv (即兴表演) classes I attended regularly was taught by Jim Cranna every Saturday afternoon. Sometimes, as many as twenty-five to sixty-plus folks showed up. Jim made sure to fit everyone in so they could improve their skills. The class lasted for three hours. The usual cast of comic actors played improv comedy games. And we would go to the nearest mini market located in the building and get a snack or coffee during breaks.

One day, three of us were standing outside the building, when Robin Williams - an internationally famous actor and comic walked by, enjoying the fresh bay air. Completely frozen, my fellow comics couldn’t summon up the courage to just say “hi” to Robin, who was with a friend. I froze for a moment, but then I composed myself.

I told them, “Hey, if you guys can’t handle it, then I will ask him to come and join us for the second half of class.” I could hear them mumble under their breath, “Yeah, sure, right. You’re going to ask Robin Williams to come to our comedy class. Good luck with that one!”

So I went up to Robin and his friend and asked him to join us. “We’ re having an improv comedy class. We’re on break now, but we would be most humbled and honored if you would join us for the second half of the class. “Robin looked directly in my eyes and said with little hesitation, “Okay.” It was like a grown-up child being asked to come and play. With that, he and his friend followed me up to the class.

When he saw Robin, Jim said, “Oh my goodness, look who Micheline is bringing to class.“ Jim’s eyes were all in astonishment and delight. “Why, it’s Robin Williams!”“ Robin and his friend stayed the rest of the class and at the end of the class, Robin and Jim performed a skit(滑稽短剧). We actually watched him shape-shift as he prepared physically and mentally for his made-up character. He gave it his all. It was truly magical.

What a delight for all of us that Saturday afternoon! All I know is that if I hadn’t mustered up the courage to ask Robin to join us, none of us would have had that experience.

4. What does the underlined word “compose” mean in paragraph 2?

A. Look down. B. Calm down.

C. Make up. D. Pick up.

5. What did the author want to show by telling the experience?

A. It’s never too late to mend. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.

C. A brave attempt is half success. D. Actions speak louder than words.

6. What can be inferred from the text?

A. It was the author’s bravery that moved Robin Williams.

B. Jim Cranna was waiting for Robin Williams to come to the class.

C. Robin Williams gave a lecture on playing improv comedy games.

D. Micheline’s friends didn’t have the nerve to invite Robin Williams.

7. What kind of person was Robin Williams most likely to be?

A. Renowned but approachable. B. Popular but humble.

C. Respected but casual. D. Strict but generous.

C

Whenever I get really depressed and anxious, my first impulse is to reach for my phone. Maybe I’ll get a message from a friend or discover some new distraction on social media. Unfortunately, during the past couple of years, one glance at my screen often makes me want to crawl back into bed.

That changed after I made friends with a strange creature named Webot. I’m finding that it makes me feel better-and it might work for you too. Like many apps, Webot sends me messages at random. But instead of tempting me into doom scrolling with shocking news alerts, Webot asks how I’m doing. When I text Webot my troubles, it asks me friendly questions, encourages me, and invites me to express some of my darkest thoughts. There is something intensely comforting about discussing your thoughts with a machine.

There are many therapy apps on the market, both free (like Webot) and paid for. But Webot is a particularly interesting case. Psychology researcher Alison Darcy at Stanford University created it after years of study. She says it was challenging on both a technical and artistic level because the chatbot is a character with its own personality. “It’s as careful a construction as you might find in a novel or poetry. Webot’s personality is humble, warm and wise, ”as Darcy puts it, “Webot isn’t an all-knowing authority. It is a mental health ally”.

Best of all, Webot is always there, even when I’m lying awake in the middle of the night. That’s exactly the point, according to Darcy. “Your therapist should not be in bed with you at 2 a. m,“ she laughs. But Webot can be. You can pull up Webot at the exact moment you need it most.

It is working. Last year, Darcy and her colleagues published a study showing that people like me are forming “bonds” with Webot. Bonding is a “meaningful“ process of “getting something off your chest, or managing your thoughts more objectively”.

And you know what? In the bizarre world of 2023, it might be healthier to bond with a robot than be “engaged“ on social media.

8. What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. I lost interest in my phone.

B. I was tired of social media.

C. My phone didn’t understand my impulse.

D. My phone didn’t help me feel any better.

9. According to the text, what do we know about Webot?

A. It bonds with me through social media.

B. It is a creature that makes me feel better.

C. It communicates with me and offers comfort.

D. It is a therapist helping me manage my thoughts.

10. From Darcy’s perspective, why can Webot make us feel better?

A. Because it can build mental connection with us.

B. Because it is free and has a favorable personality.

C. Because it is carefully constructed in a novel or poetry.

D Because it can keep us informed of shocking news alert.

11. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?

A To urge us to quit social media.

B. To show us the functions of Webot.

C. To propose us interacting with Webot.

D. To encourage us to share our thoughts.

D

Booking your next vacation to space with out-of-this-world views could soon be a reality. Orbital Assembly Corporation announced two new station concepts designed with space tourism accommodations. One of the stations, called Pioneer, could orbit Earth as early as 2025.

The Gateway Foundation circulated ideas for a space hotel in 2019. The goal of the stations is to run a space business park that can serve as a home away from home with room for offices and tourists. Orbital Assembly was founded by the Gateway Foundation team as a way to help make these dreams come true.

The proposed Pioneer station can accommodate 28 people. The second station, Voyager, scheduled to open in 2027, can hold up to 400 people. “The goal has always been to make it possible for large numbers of people to live, work and thrive in space,“ says Orbital Assembly’s COO Tim Alatorre.

Both stations look like a wheel and will feature artificial gravity that allows guests to move comfortably on each station. Pioneer features five modules built around the rotating “Gravity Ring” architecture design. Tourists may still feel some weightlessness but will also be able to drink out of a cup and won’t have to be tied to a bed to sleep. The gravity works similar to how a spinning bucket pushes the water out to the sides of the bucket and stays in place, Alatorre explains. Near the middle of the station, there will be no artificial gravity, but gravity gradually increases further away from the center.

While the Pioneer station will be smaller than Voyager, guests can still shower, eat and drink sitting down in areas with gravity. Each station is furnished like luxury hotels on Earth. Voyager will feature a restaurant and suites with views of Earth.

A significant barrier to space travel is the cost. However, Orbital Assembly expects tourists to seek a trek into space as space travel eventually becomes less expensive. “We envision our Pioneer and Voyager space stations as the ultimate ecotourism destinations. Once people get to space, it will change their perspective about Earth,” Alatorre says. “Space travel is still at its early stage, and we’re excited to do our part to push it forward to help improve life on Earth.”

12. What is the goal of the Pioneer and Voyager space stations?

A. To revolutionize space travel.

B. To serve as luxury hotels in space.

C. To offer a unique and immersive experience.

D. To enable large scale living and working in space.

13. What do the Pioneer and Voyager stations have in common?

A. Open time. B. Artificial gravity.

C. Suites with views. D. Passenger capacity.

14. What can we learn from paragraph 4?

A. The “Gravity Ring” rotates around the station.

B. The gravity is weak in the central point of the station.

C. The “Gravity Ring” on Pioneer is identical with that on Voyager.

D. The gravity operates like a spinning bucket keeping water inside.

15. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Overcoming the Barrier: Space Tourism Becomes Affordable

B. Space Hotels on the Horizon: Pioneer and Voyager Stations

C. The Future of Space Travel: Pioneer and Voyager Stations

D. Orbital Assembly: Space Tourism Dream Comes True

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分12.5 分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

The Malaysian night market is based on a concept of open-air shopping where street vendors (小贩) take over a designated street to set up stalls. The night market is the place where you can hang around the stalls, pick up some items and enjoy the smell of local foods.

Each night market comprises a different combination of stalls. ____16____ Hence, there is always something new and exciting to look forward to at each visit. You can even be addicted to the treasure hunt of the antique kind which can be found in some night markets.

The night markets are typically from 5 p. m. till 10:30 p. m. You can buy anything from night markets, be it groceries, clothing, good local food, hot snacks, household items, fresh produce, and even the latest styles. By around 6 p. m, the market is in full swing as the first groups of people sweep in. For those who cook, there is stall upon stall selling fresh seafood, meat products, and a limitless variety of vegetables. ____17____.

It is no secret that all - night markets share a common treasure- tasty street cuisine. ____18____ Thirst-quenchers like the ever-popular soybean drink and sugarcane juice are a permanent feature here.

 ____19____ It is not a place for the faint-hearted or the gentle, but to many, they are fun and thrilling places to explore. It is truly an exciting experience and a feast for the eyes on a tropical night out. The atmosphere is almost festive. ____20____ .

A. Your curiosity will be satisfied here.

B. There is so much to see, buy and eat.

C. People would complain about the noises here.

D Noisy crowds are the hallmark of the night market.

E. It would be a regret not to try on mouth-watering local dishes.

F. New items are constantly being added on in line with current trends.

G. Dried and preserved items such as dried shrimp and salted eggs are available here too.

第二部分语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Recently, a 70-year-old woman has won hearts with her energetic workouts on Douyin- -a social networking video platform, also known globally as TikTok, where men and women commonly show their working out or share ____21____ tips.

Trying to stand out from the crowd amid the floods of such videos can often be difficult, but a/an ____22____ new account, which has only been active since last year, has ____23____ to do so easily.

The fitness instructor behind this account is not a young woman with a slim, well-built ____24____ that would leave viewers green with ____25____ .The star here is 70-year-old Chen Jifang, a Shanghai resident with 3 million likes on her Douyin videos. She was once even ____26____ on a reality show on China Central Television.

According to her trainer, who helped to manage the Douyin account, Chen attracted more than 400,000 ____27____ within just a few months. “The main group that I wanted to encourage was people aged 30 to 50,”says Chen. “I think they will be ____28____ to work out in the gym after seeing that a granny like me can also achieve something in the gym. The message I want to ____29____ is that it is never too late to ____30____ good health.” For Chen, her ____31____ for exercising was born out of a need ____32____ desire to become famous.

According to Chen, her health had been ____33____ since she was a child. “In the past, whenever I felt uncomfortable, I would lie at home for an entire day,“ says Chen, who used to be a saleswoman in a local food company before retirement. She ____34____ had to give up her job after giving birth to her daughter because her health was severely affected by the pregnancy.

“We cannot stop aging ____35____ exercise can slow it down, she says. “Instead of spending money on medicine, it is better to spend money on fitness.”

21. A. diet B. video C. fitness D. fashion

22. A. partly B. roughly C. extensively D. relatively

23. A. managed B. happened C. offered D. hoped

24. A. state B. condition C. muscle D. figure

25. A. envy B. fancy C. respect D. admiration

26. A. presented B. described C. featured D. Displayed

27. A. friends B. followers C. instructors D. observers

28. A. motivated B. entertained C. determined D. moved

29. A. express B. convey C. carry D. leave

30. A. enjoy B. monitor C. deserve D. pursue

31 A. wish B. passion C. appeal D. preference

32. A. more than B. other than C. instead of D. regardless of

33. A. poor B. sick C. sound D. stable

34. A. mostly B. rather C. never D. even

35. A. as B. but C. until D. before

第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)

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。

For protecting endangered neighbors, pandas make unreliable umbrellas.

Like many undergraduate biology students, Wang Fang was taught that pandas are a prime example of ____36____ umbrella species—a well-known and usually endangered animal ____37____ protection benefits an entire ecosystem.

In fact, the story is much ____38____ (complex), according to findings that Dr. Wang, now an ecologist at Fudan University in Shanghai, published last month in Biological Conservation. Refuting (反驳) years of ____39____ (assume) about the universal benefits of panda conservation, Dr. Wang and his colleagues report that a number of other ____40____ (threaten) species are not being protected by the panda umbrella.

Panda conservation, on its own, ____41____ (be) a success up to now. In the 1980s, pandas had very little protection in the wild and were thought to add up to around just 1,100 individuals. In the 1990s, China began to ____42____ (active) conserve wild populations. Eventually sixty-seven panda-specific protected areas ____43____ (represent) 70 percent of the species’ range were established.

All of those efforts focused simply not on other species, ____44____ on China’s national animal. Dr. Wang began to question the umbrella species narrative and carried out research, only _____45_____ (find) that panda conservation had not helped large carnivores in China.

第三部分写作 (共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

46. 2023年6月5日是第50个世界环境日，今年的主题是“塑战速决”。你校举办了相关的主题活动。请你为校英文报写一篇英文报道，内容包括：1．活动目的;2.活动内容;3.活动反响。

相关词汇：“塑战速决Beat Plastic Pollution

注意：

1．词数80左右;

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

World Environment Day on Campus

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English Club

第二节(满分25分)

47. 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I had a dream from primary school: to work in television. My parents owned a little grocery store, so we were definitely not fancy people. Thankfully, my dad had raised me to have a lot of confidence. He often said, “You can do anything you want to do.” My dad was particularly supportive. He was my steady rock — always there for me.

With his help and encouragement, I was admitted to the radio and television arts program at Ryerson in Toronto. I really loved the program and worked hard and I was named the most outstanding graduate. I felt like I was already living my dream. I began to think that maybe I could apply for an internship in CBC or CTV.

Luckily, Global Television had just started broadcasting in Canada that year. I thought to myself: I’m new and they're new, so if Fm going to get to know one person at Global, it might as well be the president. I was scared, but I knew deep down inside that this was what I wanted. When I called my dad and told him my plan, he said, “Good, Faye. That’s exactly what you should do.”

With my heart just about pounding out of my body, I called up the president of Global Television. Suddenly Mr. Slaight was on the phone. “I’ve heard that your studio facilities are amazing. I could come at eleven o’clock on Monday or eleven o’clock on Sunday for a tour. What would suit you better?” I caught him totally off guard. He stuttered a bit, and then picked a day. When I hung up, I was scared but excited.

I arrived at the studio on the appointed day. When Mr. Slaight took me around, he looked at me and said， “What do you want?” He sounded furious but curious. “All I want is a chance to audition. I just want you to know my face. That’s all I’m asking.”

I didn’t know whether I’d ever hear from him again, but two weeks later, his secretary called, “Mr. Slaight wants to know if you’d like to come and audition for a new school life show.” I immediately answered，“Sure!”

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:

When I arrived at the station, I went direct into the audition and began my short performance.

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Paragraph 2:

Finally came the day of my first public appearance on live TV with my parents at home watching.

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