2024年高考試題

　　You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

　　Jane Addams(1860-1935)

　　Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社區)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

　　Rachel Carson(1907-1964)

　　If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s

　　lakes and oceans.

　　Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)

　　When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(參議員) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the

　　U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.

　　Rosa Parks(1913-2005)

　　On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama,Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.

　　21.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?

　　A. Her social work.

　　B. Her lack of proper training in law.

　　C. Her efforts to win a prize.

　　D. Her community background.

　　22. What is the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?

　　A. Her lack of proper training in law.

　　B. Her little work experience in court.

　　C. The discrimination against women.

　　D. The poor financial conditions.

　　23. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?

　　A. Jane Addams.

　　B. Rachel Carson.

　　C. Sandra Day O’Connor. D. Rosa Parks.

　　24. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?

　　A. They are highly educated.

　　B. They are truly creative.

　　C. They are pioneers.

　　D. They are peace-lovers.

　　2.【2024·全國新課標II】A

　　What’s On?

　　Electric Underground

　　7.30pm－1.00am

　　Free at the Cyclops Theatre

　　Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce you music.

　　Gee Whizz

　　8.30pm-10.30pm

　　Comedy at Kaleidoscope

　　Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).

　　Simon’s Workshop

　　5.00pm-7.30pm

　　Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

　　This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

　　Charlotte Stone

　　8.00pm-11.00pm

　　Pizza World

　　Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

　　1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?

　　A. Jules Skye.

　　B. Gee Whizz.

　　C. Charlotte Stone.

　　D. James Pickering.

　　2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?

　　A. The Cyclops Theatre

　　B. Kaleidoscope

　　C. Victoria Stage

　　D. Pizza World

　　3. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?

　　A. It requires membership status.

　　B. It lasts three hours each time.

　　C. It is run by a comedy club.

　　D. It is held every Wednesday.

　　4. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?

　　A. 5.00pm-7.30pm.

　　B. 7.30pm－1.00am.

　　C. 8.00pm-11.00pm.

　　D. 8.30pm-10.30pm.

　　3.【2024·全國新課標III】A

　　Music

　　Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http://www.cityopera.com.

　　Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http://www.chamberorch.com.

　　Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.

　　College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校園) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.

　　Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232-6220. http://www.riverbendmusic.com.

　　1.Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?

　　A. 241-2742.

　　B. 723-1182.

　　C. 381-3300.

　　D. 232-6220.

　　2.When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?

　　A. February.

　　B. May.

　　C. August.

　　D. November.

　　3.Where can students go for free performances with their I.D. cards?

　　A. Music Hall.

　　B. Memorial Hall.

　　C. Patricia Cobbett Theater.

　　D. Riverbend Music Theater.

　　4.How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?

　　A. It has seats in the open air.

　　B. It gives shows all year round.

　　C. It offers membership discounts.

　　D. It presents famous musical works.

　　4.【2024·天津】A

　　A language programme for teenagers

　　Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.

　　Our Courses

　　Regardless of your choice of course, you'll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.

　　Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas—speaking, listening, reading and writing.

　　Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below)．

　　Course Type Days Number of

　　Course

　　Timetable

　　Standard Course Mon-Fri 20 lessons 9：00—12：30

　　Intensive Course Mon-Fri

　　20 lessons 9：00—12：30

　　10 lessons 13：00—14：30

　　Evaluation

　　if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.

　　Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.

　　Arrivals and Transfer

　　Our programme offers the full package梥tudents are taken goold care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student's full flight details at least 4 weeks in advance.

　　Meals/Allergies(過敏)/Special Dietary Requirements

　　dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch (which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.

　　We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.

　　36．How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course?

　　A．It is less effective.

　　B．It focuses on speaking.

　　C．It includes extra lessons.

　　D．It gives you confidence.

　　37．When can a student attend Standard Course?

　　A．13：00—14：30 Monday.

　　：00—12：30 Tuesday.

　?。?0—14：30 Friday.

　?。?0—12：30 Saturday.

　　38Before starting their programme, students are expected to ________．

　　take a language test

　　B．have an online interview

　　C．prepare learning materials

　　D．report their language levels

　　39．With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to________．

　　inform students of their full flight details

　　B．look after students throughout the programme

　　C．offer students free sightseeing trips

　　D．collect students' luggage in advance

　　40．Which of the following may require an extra payment?

　　A．Cooked dinner.

　　B．Mealtime dessert.

　　C．Packed lunch.

　　D．Special diet.

　　5.【2024·四川】A

　　Basketball Statistician Help Wanted

　　The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2024, Winter 2024-17 and Spring 2024 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:

　　Good computer skills

　　Available evenings and weekends

　　Knowing basketball rules and statistics

　　Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的) campuses.

　　TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone,240-567-1308

　　Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga,240-567-7589

　　Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller,240-567-2273

　　Germantown Athletic Coordinator, GavriChavan, 240-567-6915

　　1.When will the job start?

　　A .In May 2024B. In May 2024

　　C.In September 2024D. In September2024

　　2.Who is more likely to get job?

　　A.Sam,English major ,member of the college basketball team

　　B.Judy,IT staff with night classes,children’s basketball team coach

　　C.Ted,computer major, basketball fan,free on evenings and weekends

　　D.Molly,part_time programmer,high school basketball player ,new mother

　　3.Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?

　　A.MichaelB.JorgeC.GauriD.Gary

　　6.【2024·浙江】B

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