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2024 年秋“宜昌一中、荆州中学”高二十月联考
英语试题
命题学校：宜昌一中 命题人： 审题人：
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。
1. What will the woman take with her?
A. A sports bag. B. A suitcase. C. A backpack.
2. Why did the man call off his trip?
A. The weather was bad. B. He wasn’t interested in it. C. There was an urgent situation.
3. What will the woman do?
A. Collect some plants. B. Deliver some materials. C. Go to work in the lab.
4. How does the man feel about his grandmother’s moving in?
A. Appreciative. B. Surprised. C. Anxious.
5. Where is the woman’s book now?
A. On a bed. B. On a desk. C. In a chest.
第二节（共15小题；每小题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。
6. What is the man’s primary concern about the investment?
A. The profit. B. The safety. C. The flexibility.
7. What is the woman going to do?
A. Show the man a website. B. Give the man a user guide. C. Open an account for the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where are the speakers?
A. In the man’s house. B. On a plane. C. At an airport.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Use the fast check-in service.
B. Take the blue suitcase on board.
C. Let his children go through security first.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is Simon’s main job responsibility?
A. Selling products. B. Developing software. C. Providing customer support.
11. What is the function of the software?
A. To deal with cost assessment.B. To work out production costs.
C. To manage relations with customers.
12. How many employees work at Simon’s company?
A. 3. B. 12. C. 13.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are Nicole and Anthony?
A.Film critics. B. News reporters. C. Radio presenters.
14. What is the speakers’ opinion on the new James Bond actor?
A. He was a good fit but not the best.
B. He made the character unbelievable.
C. He was a typical James Bond actor.
15. Which does Nicole think was good about the movie?
A. The music. B. The story. C. The special effects.
16. How many stars does Anthony give the movie?
A. Two. B. Four. C. Five.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is Tim mainly talking about?
A. The career of him and Sam.
B. The development of his musical talent.
C. The experiences of being twin brothers.
18. When was Tim born?
A. In January. B. In October. C. In December.
19. What is probably the physical difference between the twins?
A. The hair. B. The build. C. The voice.
20. What can we learn about Tim?
A. He is less confident than Sam.
B. He is not interested in going out.
C. He is going to put out Soul Brothers.
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。
A
Must-read New Fiction Books
We all have a few tried-and-true fiction favorites, but there’s something special about a brand-new, hot-off-the-
press novel. Whether it’s your favorite author’s new release or a new writer’s first work, great fiction books make
the perfect escape from ordinary life. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of the best new books released in
February.
Age of Gold by Jerry Lapoor
Jerry Lapoor’s latest action-packed novel unfolds like a crazy movie. This thriller begins when a wealthy man’s
car gets out of control. But when the dust settles, the rich man is nowhere to be found. How and to where does hedisappear? With an exciting plot that will carry you from old-money houses to small agricultural villages, Age of
Cold will take you on an unforgettable ride across a vast land.
City Under One Sky by Rachel Young
In the book, Young presents a crime story set in a small town. Detective Sara Kennedy has been sent to
investigate a case. But soon after arrival, Sara gets snowed in with the 205 locals living in the same apartment
building. Who is hiding the key to the crime? And is there anyone she can truly trust? The appealing story, strange
but distinctive characters and unexpected plot are just a few of the reasons why City Under One Sky gains its
popularity.
Lady by Jess George
Lady is an irresistible fiction from Jess George. The story of Mary’s fresh start at adulthood is shot through
with themes of family, race, womanhood and the immigrant reality of feeling torn between cultures. Though
struggling with life in London as an African, Mary jumps at every chance to stand on her own feet.
21. What will impress the readers in Age of Gold?
A. The family conflict. B. Crazy characters.
C. Traditional cultures. D. The thrilling plot.
22. What happens to Sara Kennedy in City Under One Sky?
A. She has trouble discovering the truth.
B. She hides the key evidence.
C. She is to investigate a case abroad.
D. She finds nobody she can trust.
23. Which is likely to be the main theme of Lady?
A. Domestic crime. B. Self-dependence. C. Cultural communication. D. Adult life.
B
Up to the age of ten, I did not mind at all the fact that my elder sister was different. The child psychologist had
termed it as “Asperger Syndrome”, a disease that affects how a person socializes with others.
It was only at the age of ten that I started to become aware of my social life and self-image that I had carefully
shaped. My sister, on the other hand, was socially awkward. She would mumble (咕哝) to herself and repeat the
words she had just said under her breath. She, however, was academically capable, and hence we attended the same
primary school. Despite this, I never, ever acknowledged in public that she was my sister.
Being in primary six, about to graduate, my sister and her classmates had to put up a performance, whether in
a group, or individually. Due to her inability to integrate, my sister was the only one left without a group. “I’ll sing,”
my sister told my parents, somewhat confidently. Hearing that, I was taken aback. How could my sister sing in front
of the school? She would embarrass me, one way or another. “No!” I remember protesting. My parents shot me a
look.
No one knows she is your sister. It is fine, you do not need to tell anyone. I remember telling myself these exact
lines as I sat in the hall, waiting for the performances to start. The curtains parted to reveal the only solo (独唱) —
my sister. It took about a whole minute for her to state her name and class and by that time, whispers were heard in
the audience.
“Why is she taking so long?” people around me asked. I shifted nervously in my seat. Finally, my sister startedto sing. I was prepared for the worst. She opened her mouth, and I was shocked — she sang effortlessly. Her voice
rang through the hall, beautiful in its power. I listened ever so carefully to the words that she had composed all by
herself.
Guilt and shame filled my heart. Although she knew that I was embarrassed by her and was unwilling to attend
her concert, my sister had forgiven me; she had never taken anything that I had done to her to heart. It was then
that I determined to love her unconditionally.
24. How did the author feel about his sister’s difference before 10?
A. He didn’t care about it. B. He was extremely awkward.
C. He was determined to help. D. He hardly accepted it.
25. Why did the author protest against his sister’s decision?
A. To keep his sister’s image. B. To challenge his parents.
C. To protect his self-respect. D. To follow other students.
26. What do we know about the author’s sister?
A. She delivered an inspiring speech in front of the school.
B. She always got full marks in primary school.
C. She refused to form a group with other students.
D. She gave an excellent performance before graduation.
27. What lesson did the author learn from his sister?
A. Learn from anyone around. B. Stick to your own choice.
C. Take nothing seriously. D. Love without condition.
C
Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We
become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless, there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s
in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that
we do not share.
There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than
usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals.
This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous
system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic.
This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all
finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways,
like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in water, all of them would be equally affected and the species
might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking.
The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given
environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a requisite for
natural selection to work.
Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise
for your brain. When you meet someone who are different from you, treat your discomfort as a signal to be curious
and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, thismindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations.
28. Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable?
A. Socializing with people from diverse cultures.
B. Having an adventure in the wild.
C. Sharing traveling experiences with others.
D. Taking a trip to a foreign country.
29. What does the second paragraph focus on?
A. The role of the nervous system in learning new things.
B. People’s unwillingness to deal with new things.
C. The significance of learning new things in our life.
D. The biological explanations for people’s discomfort.
30. Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “requisite” in paragraph 3?
A. Drive. B. Challenge. C. Requirement. D. Replacement.
31. What does the writer mainly want to convey?
A. How we should treat the differences we find in others.
B. Why we should get along with people different from us.
C. Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation.
D. How we can benefit from seeking variation.
D
Summer tomatoes are so filled with promise: the red colour; the grassy tomato-leaf smell; the expectation of a
mouthful of sweet-salty tomato dishes. But supermarket tomato after supermarket tomato does little more than
disappointment. How can a fruit with so much potential constantly taste slightly juicy at best and a globe of cardboard
at worst?
We know that modern tomatoes sold at the supermarket are picked green and grown for pest resistance,
shipping, and shelf life and that the agriculture industry creates produce designed for profit, not flavor. Do these
the factors contribute to the tomato’s poor taste?
But even when allowed to ripen (成熟) before they are harvested and shipped with great care, modern tomatoes
are still tasteless. When researchers looked into this tomato matter, they uncovered a fascinating genetic cause for
the fruit’s poor taste. It is a gene mutation (基因突变) discovered accidentally around 70 years ago, onto which
tomato growers quickly relied. In fact, now the mutation has been grown into nearly all modern tomatoes by
design.
Why? It makes them a uniform and attractively red when ripe. Unfortunately for tomato lovers far and wide,
the red-making mutation stops the activeness of an important gene responsible for producing the sugar and smell
that are essential for a good smelling and flavorful tomato, as reported in the paper, which was published in the
journal Science. When the researchers “turned on” the gene that had stopped working, the fruit had 20% more sugar
and 20-30% more carotenoids (胡萝卜素) when ripe. Yet the fruit’s non-uniform greenish colour suggest that
mainstream growers will not be following suit anytime soon.
However, for anyone with a nearby farmer’s market, a supermarket that offers traditional produce, or a garden
in the back, there is another choice instead of cardboard-flavored tomatoes. Traditional tomatoes and wild species
have not had the basic parts of tomatoes taken out of them by selective growing---so shop for those or grow themyourself. They may not look like the a perfect fruit in your mind, but they actually taste like tomatoes.
32. Why is a question raised at the end of paragraph 1?
A. To draw a conclusion from comparison.
B. To introduce the topic.
C. To express disappointment at supermarket tomatoes.
D. To encourage readers to take action.
33. Why are modern tomatoes tasteless?
A. They are affected by gene mutation.
B. They have ripened when picked.
C. They are treated with chemicals for shipping.
D. They are kept on the shelf for too long.
34. What needs improvement as for the tomatoes the researchers grew?
A. Size. B. Production. C. Colour. D. Taste.
35. What is the best title of the text?
A. How do modern tomatoes differ from traditional ones?
B. Why are modern tomatoes tasteless?
C. How can we choose juicy tomatoes?
D. Why do people prefer traditional tomatoes?
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。
How to charge an electric vehicle (EV) is one of the biggest concerns people have when working out whether
going electric is right for them. It is true that sometimes gaining access to reliable charging can seem a bit difficult.
. 36
First, download an app with a comprehensive map of the public charging points showing their locations, how
powerful they are, and whether they’re working. All this is vital information because, even if you have public
charging points nearby, you will need alternatives in case they are in use. 37 .
A growing number of property owners are renting out their charging points and driveways to other local EV
drivers when they’re not using them. 38 . Thus, your car gets charged, the owners make money, and emissions
are reduced.
39 . For example, when your car is running out of juice, you’d just pull up to a battery-change station from
your car brand and sit in the car while a fully charged unit is changed in. The Chinese EV brand Nio does this, but
isn’t available in the UK as yet.
For now, if charging access remains difficult for you, it’s still possible to go electric—in part. 40 . Many
hybrid cars are now good for 50 miles of electric running before you need to use the engine. So, if most of your
driving is local, you might only need to find a charger once or twice a week, while you have the backup of a fuel
engine for long journeys.
A. But it may be easier than you think
B. It actually worked out much cheaper
C. There are also other innovative ways to get your EV going
D. A plug-in EV combines a petrol engine with a smaller batteryE. A “fast” charger usually takes eight hours to fully charge an EV
F. So you need to get a good feel for where your nearest points are
G. You can find a map of homeowners whose charging points are available
第三部分 语言运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
You might say I found marathoning, step by step. Or perhaps it found me. I was 41 an athlete growing
up. In fact, I have a hard time 42 that term to myself even today.
It started when I joined a group of women in my neighborhood for a daily three-mile walk. At first it was
. But soo4n3, my body adjusted and I wanted 44 . Before long, I was running 5 miles. Then I set a goal to run a
half marathon. And I did complete the Covered Bridges Half Marathon. I thought, “Now what?” I started to 45 a
marathon.
It so happened that I 46 a meeting one night and listened to the speaker and coach, Rick Muhr, and was
so 4 7 by his words. I told him that I had signed up for the Ocean State Marathon, just a week away, and that
I really didn’t believe I could 48 . Rick locked eyes with me and said, “Trish, you’ve done enough training.
You’ll finish!”
I never had someone 49 me like that, let alone a real, live coach. He gave me the 50 I needed. I set
out to run my 51 marathon and completed it in 4:25:00. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of
nearly a decade of marathon and distance running.
Running a marathon isn’t for everybody. But it is for anybody, anybody who wants to 52 the unreachable
and to take that 53 into the rest of their life. When you cross the finish line you may never have a 54 picture of
what you are made of and capable of accomplishing. Your 55 of the world and, more importantly, of yourself will
forever be changed!
41. A. always B. rarely C. never D. nearly
42. A. applying B. appealing C. adjusting D. committing
43. A. rare B. secure C. crucial D. hard
44. A. some B. both C. more D. none
45. A. report B. consider C. recall D. record
46. A. held B. missed C. attended D. advocated
47. A. angered B. inspired C. embarrassed D. amused
48. A. finish B. participate C. win D. run
49. A. call on B. rely on C. care for D. believe in
50. A. confidence B. pleasure C. satisfaction D. prospect
51. A. last B. first C. only D. second
52. A. test B. identify C. imagine D. reach
53. A. tendency B. conclusion C. preference D. experience
54. A. bigger B. brighter C. clearer D. nicer
55. A. view B. proof C. description D. design
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。China will build the world’s largest national park system, and a layout plan will be released soon. The plan is
being drafted 5 6 (meet) the requirements of building a system with the largest scale of protection, the most
diverse geographical features and the highest conservation value in the world. Under the plan, 57
was launched by the administration in 2019, about 50 areas have been selected as candidates for national parks.
The parks are expected to cover 10 percent of the 58 (country) land area and preserve more than 80
percent of the key national 59 (protect) wild plant and animal species. In October, China announced its first
group of five national parks, 60 (cover) a total land area of more than 230,000 square kilometers. Since
their 6 1 (establish), the parks have made achievements in environmental and species protection. “At the
same time, a new group of national parks are being established 6 2 an orderly manner and will be put into
use as soon as possible,” 63 (emphasize) Li, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration official.
Li also said at the news conference on Monday 64 China’s planted forest conservation area has reached
87.6 million hectares, ranking No.l in the world. China is also one of the 12 countries with the 65 (rich)
biodiversity in the world, he added.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，目前在法国某高中做交换生，发现周围很多当地学生对汉语有浓厚的兴趣。请你给
校长Mr. Martin写一封邮件，建议学校增设汉语选修课。内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 增设理由；
3. 期待回复。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以增加必要的细节以使行文连贯。
选修课：optional course
Dear Mr. Martin,
I’m Li Hua, a Chinese exchange student in your school.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，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。
When starting my sixth-grade year, I was nervous about many things. But nothing compared to the problem
that I got to the age where my voice started changing. At first, the voice getting deep excited me. But then I learned
before getting deeper, it can crack (变嘶哑).
The first time it happened I was so embarrassed. After that, I was determined to make sure it wouldn’t happen
again. At least not in public. So, except for strategic times I said, “cool” and “yeah”, I didn’t talk. My logic was,
“If I don’t use my voice, it cannot crack.” However, I couldn’t go without talking forever. I needed a new solution.
I began clearing my throat before speaking, which actually seemed to help. It was great but there was a larger
problem. I was much more scared about having a voice crack during class. My class had many new kids I’d neverspoken with. I didn’t want their first impressions of me to be based on a voice crack.
Unfortunately, one day my concern came true. It was about two months after the beginning of the term. On the
day it happened everything was the same as always until I got into the classroom. I noticed that we had a substitute
teacher (代课老师) and immediately started thinking about how he would take attendance. I panicked (恐慌）. So
many thoughts rushed through my mind that I couldn’t think straight. I calmed myself down by telling myself that
I only had to say one word “Here”. “Easy enough, right?” I thought so until my name was called. I did my routine
— cleared my throat, took a breath, and said, “Here.” The only problem was that while saying this, I had the worst
voice crack in the history of voice cracks.
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。
The whole class turned to look at me.
I was burying my face into my arms when someone patted my shoulder.
