浙江省2024年高考第一次调研全真模拟考试英语试题

 When does the man usually practice yoga?

 What does the man mean?

 How often are the meetings held?

 What are the speakers mainly talking about?

 When did the woman have breakfast?

 听下面一次较长对话，回答以下小题。

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 阅读理解

● Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxe

Type: Fantasy

When Ophelia moves to a strange city where it never stops snowing, she discovers a boy locked away for 75 years in a museum. She must help the boy before the Snow Queen freezes the world. Along the way, Ophelia learns how to believe in things she cannot see. 

Targeted readers: People who like fairy tales would enjoy this book. 

● A Hundred Horses by Sarah Lean

Type: Mystery

During her visits to her aunt and cousins, the wooden horse Nell is stolen by a girl named Angel. As Nell finds out Angels true identity, a bond grows between them and a group of 99 horses. Word has it that the 100th horse is magical. But where is it? Nell doesn't know, but Angel might know.

Targeted readers: Kids who like animals and nature will be sure to find this book exciting. 

● How to Catch a Boggle by Catherine Junk's

Type: Fantasy

Birdie is an orphan who is good at trapping monsters with her singing voice. She is the only goblin hunter (猎人) in the forest. When kids go missing, it's up to her to figure out why.

Targeted readers: Anyone who is looking for monsters will take great pleasure in this book. 

● I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story by James Patterson and Chris Greenstein

Type: Fiction

After a car accident Jamie loses his family, so he moves in with his aunt, uncle and his cousin Stevie, whose basic aim is to trick Jamie. But Jamie keeps having a positive attitude and running after his goals. He has been recently honored the Funniest Kid Comic of New York State. 

Targeted readers: This book would be great for anyone who is fond of humorous books. 

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On the day he almost died, Kimbal Musk had food on the brain. The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This was something Musk thought about a lot- how he might make a difference to the food industry—but beyond expanding his farm-to-table movement along with his restaurant, Musk hadn't yet broken the code. Then he went sailing down a snowy slope (坡) and fell over, breaking his neck. The left side of his body was paralyzed.

Musk eventually made a full recovery, but it involved spending two months on his back, which gave him plenty of time to come up with a plan. Since then, he has launched an initiative to put "learning gardens" in public schools across America; attracted Generation Z to the farming profession by changing shipping containers into high-tech, data-driven, year-round farms; and this year, is kicking off a new campaign to create one million at-home gardens.

Aimed at reaching low- income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people's lives. "We were getting a lot of inquiries about gardening from people that had never gardened before," says Musk. "People were looking to garden for a bunch of reasons: to supplement their budget, to improve the nutritional quality of their diets, or just to cure the boredom that came with the lockdown. "

The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will be distributed through schools that Musk's non-profit, Big Green, has already partnered with. It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons. "I grew up in the projects when I was young, in what we now call food deserts," says EVE, one of the many celebrities who have teamed up with the organization to encourage people to pick up a free garden. "What I love about this is that it's not difficult. We are all able to grow something. "

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Many of the psychological benefits of outdoor play are already well established. Our brains evolved in natural landscapes, and our perceptual(感知的)systems are particularly well suited to wild outdoor spaces. 

This means that natural scenes provide the perfect level of stimulation, which is thought to help recharge the brain when it is tired and easily distractible. Supporting this theory, one study found that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were better able to concentrate following a 20-minute walk in the park, compared to a 20-minute walk on the streets of a well-kept urban area. Being exposed to grass and trees seemed to have had a beneficial effect on their minds. The authors recommended using such "doses(剂量)of nature" as a safe and accessible way of supporting children with ADHD, alongside other tools.

Besides these restorative effects, outdoor play can offer valuable learning experiences. For example, playing with mud or sand can help children develop the way their senses and movement interact, which allows the child to gradually understand his or her body signals. 

Such activities — away from the house or classroom — may also help children to find ways to cope with emotions that maybe hard to explore in other environments. So-called "sand tray therapy", which involves using sand and clay to express one's thoughts and feelings, is an accepted form of counselling for children who are struggling to verbalise their emotional state.

When it comes to the child's physical health, the most obvious advantage of outdoor play maybe the exercise A child may find it easier to buildup strength and endurance in a large open space resulting in a reduced risk of overweight, according to one study led by Elizabeth Gershoff, professor of human development and family sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, US.

The latest findings, however, suggest there could be a host of other advantages to playing in natural environments — and the secret maybe alive in the mud itself. 

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Recycling is a great way of doing your bit for the environment and helping to protect the earth's precious resources. However, a new study has revealed that our desire to be sustainable maybe doing more harm than good. According to waste company Biffa, this is because of "wish-cycling" — assuming that items such as disposable coffee cup sand pizza boxes will be recycled if put in the recycling bin. In fact, pollution from those items or other non-recyclables can result in recyclable items that have been put in the correct bin going to landfill. David Heaton, a business director at Biffa, said: "Pollution happens when items are disposed of in the wrong bins or haven't been cleaned before being recycled. "

Experts at Biffa analyzed the amounts of non-target and non-recyclable materials that entered UK material recycling facilities between 2016 and 2020. It was found that, in 2016, the average pollution rate of recycling waste was 13. 4 percent, rising over four years to 17 percent by the end of 2020. This shows that, even as people are becoming more eco-conscious, wish-cycling is increasing both in households and businesses. 

The Biffa experts say that one of the best ways to prevent pollution of recycling is to clean recyclable waste before putting it in the bin. They suggest cutting off the top of old pizza boxes and only recycling that part to avoid pollution from the grease (油脂). Check the on-packaging recycling label to check it can actually be recycled When it comes to plastics, Biffa recommends checking the resin code, the number in the plastic triangle, to know whether it should go in the recycling bin. In general, resin codes 1, 2, 4 and 5 are recyclable, while 3, 6 and 7 are not. Larger items, like electronics, furniture and batteries, can also be recycled but often can not go in household recycling bins as they need specialist separating. These will need to be taken to recycling centers or sustainable waste management companies. 

"It's vital as a nation that we get better at effective ‘pre-cycling'— sorting waste correctly before collection to reduce pollution rates," added Mr. Heaton.

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。

Perhaps you've stopped doing what you want because you're afraid of what others think of you. You feel that you must do what they expect and that you must meet their expectations, otherwise you'll lose their approval.Then, you'll be able to do what you want freely.

Think about yourself, about what you really like and are interested in. You must lead your life independently.However, you might feel afraid to do it because you've always done everything to gain the approval of others. You need to get out of that zone, move to new places, and explore your full potential.

By surrounding yourself with people who think like you, you'll realize that you don't feel judged. Then, you'll start doing what you really want.Your new friends will integrate into your life and you'll also keep your genuine friends. On the other hand, those who are always ready to see the negative and question what you're trying to do will drift away.

To overcome your fear of what others think and of their non-approval, you should start talking about your plans, For instance, you might want to tell a handful of friends about your wishes and dreams.You'll feel confident in yourself and you'll be able to go on your new path without any fear.

It's unavoidable that not everything will be plain sailing, and you'll find obstacles along your way.People in your environment often don't understand what you do no matter how much you explain it, so ignore them.

A. There is no need to think about what you want.

B. You don't have to change your circle of friends.

C. Your life belongs to you, as well as your actions.

D. By talking to them, you'll be able to organize your plans and ideas.

E. If this is the case, it's time to start working on your self-esteem (自尊).

F. You must do what you want without being affected by what others think.

G. However, you must trust in yourself and seek the necessary strength to move forward.

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Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. But now that her mother had found a new job in the city, Devi faced a new 1 —school field trips to the local pool. 

The first time Devi went with her class to the pool, she had no 2  what she was in for. Devi 3  into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the 4  with her feet. But when Devi 5  the side of the pool, she sank under the water. Devi soon 6  the cement ledge (水泥平台) to prevent herself drowning. Then, seized by 7 , she just sat on a bench, too embarrassed to try again. 

When she came home, her mother 8 right away that Devi was upset. "Honey, I made a call to the local pool, and you start lessons this weekend. " Devi felt 9 that lessons would help, but she had to 10 her fear.

11 , when the time came to take her first lesson, Devi was even more embarrassed than before. "I'm 13, and I'm taking lessons with all little kids! This is 12 !"

When she was standing there, her 13 came over and said, "Hi, Devi! I'm Angela. You know what, I didn't learn to swim until I was 20, and now I'm a swimming teacher!"

Angela's words put Devi 14 . She couldn't help but smile, realizing that she might never be a fearless swimmer, but she would sure have fun 15 .

 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。

Ancient books from the Song (960 — 1279) and Yuan (1271 — 1368) dynasties are now show at a new exhibition at the Shanghai Museum and about half of the exhibits (list) as "treasured ancient books" in China.

Pages Through the Ages: A Selection of the Song and Yuan Rare Books of the Shanghai Museum is set to run through Aug 13, (feature) 66 precious books from the 10th to the 14th centuries. It is the first large showcase of ancient books from the (collect) of the museum. 

There is a saying among the archaeological circles in China goes, "A page from a book of the Song Dynasty is worth a tael of gold", which refers to the importance high value of these ancient books.

The Song and Yuan dynasties saw  peak in the development of Chinese culture, and this coincided with the (gold) age of ancient books in China, says Chu Xiaobo, director of the Shanghai Museum. 

This period also saw vast improvements (make) to paper-making, ink manufacturing and block printing techniques, and their rapid development (lead) to the creation of diversified binding formats that ranged from scrolls to butterfly to concertina and wrapped-back bindings. 

 假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华，你校即将组织急救演练，请你用英文写一则通知， 内容包括：1. 时间、地点及参与人员；2. 具体内容；3. 注意事项。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Announcement for Medical Emergency Drill

……

The Student Union

 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。

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。

Many years ago, when I was a young man in my twenties, I worked as a salesman for a St. Louis piano company. Every time we would advertise in Southeast Missouri, we would receive a reply on a postcard which said, "Please bring me a new piano for my little granddaughter. I can pay $10 a month with my egg money. " The old lady scrawled on and on and on that postcard until she filled it up.

Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. No finance company would carry a contract with payments that small, so we ignored her postcards. 

One day, however, I happened to be in that area calling on other replies, and out of curiosity I decided to look the old lady up: The old lady lived in a small and dirty house in the middle of a cotton field. There were chickens in the house. Obviously, the old lady could not have qualified to purchase anything on credit. Her little granddaughter was about 10, barefoot. I explained to the old lady that we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. However, she still sent us the same postcard every six weeks. 

A couple of years later, I owned my own piano company, and when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me. For months, I ignored them. 

But then, one day, despite knowing that I was about to make a terrible business decision, I delivered the piano to the old lady and told her I would carry the contract myself at $10 a month with no interest, and that would mean 52 payments. I took the new piano in the house and placed it where I thought the roof would be least likely to rain on it. It old her and the little girl to try to keep the chickens off of it, and I left — sure I had just thrown away a new piano. 

But the payments came in, all 52 of them as agreed — sometimes with coins taped to a 3×5inch card in the envelope. It was incredible!

So, I put the incident out of my mind for 20 years. 

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: Then one day, as I was sitting at the bar having an after-dinner drink, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me. 

Paragraph 2: She told me her name was Elise and since her grandmother couldn't afford to pay for lessons, she had learned to play by listening to the radio.