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2023届浙江省宁波市高三下学期4月模拟(二模)考试英语试题
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
Between school and downtime, most children do one or more extracurricular activities. These classes, sports teams, and other programs allow children and teens to pursue a special interest outside of the typical educational curriculum.
Scouting
Scouting groups arc a great choice for children who enjoy nature and are willing to try variety of activities. Scouts learn basic outdoor survival skills, but they are also expected to can badges in other skills like cooking, cleaning, arts, finances, goal setting, and personal care.
Student Government
Student government normally is available from upper elementary grades through college. Children who are elected to student government are given the power to organize and make decisions about important events for the student body and occasionally weigh in on school policy decisions.
STEM Programs
Programs based on STEM arc a natural fit for children who like to fix or play on computers or tablets. Our school offers science, computer, or engineering clubs, and more and more programs cater to children's STEM interests. If your child has shown interest in LEGO-based robotics, coding, they should consider exploring these programs
Community Service
Service organizations are great for teaching children about social and humanitarian issues. Older children and teens often gain leadership skills and make important personal connections Churches, temples, and junior versions of groups offer community service opportunities for children.
21. Which of the following suits children who are interested in wildness survival
A. Scouting. B. Community Service.
C. STEM Programs. D. Student Government.
22. What do Student Government and Community Service have in common
A. They both boost children's exploring spirit.
B. They both develop children's learning skills.
C. They both cultivate children's moral awareness.
D. They both enhance children's management abilities.
23. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Culture. B. Education.
C. Science. D. Entertainment.
B
When I was in college, an acquaintance who had graduated a few years ago came back to visit for the weekend. As we walked around campus on Saturday night, he flung his hands into the cold air and exclaimed. "You guys are so lucky you live a minute away from all your friends. You'll never have this again."
At that time. I thought it was kind of sad -a grown man longing for my life of university housing and late library nights. But his words have stuck with me in the years since. Tn adulthood as people grow up and go away, friendships arc the relationships most likely to suffer," my colleague Julie Beck wrote in 2015. Therefore, the older you get, the more effort it takes to maintain connections, because you don't have as many built-in opportunities to see your friend every day.
The writer Jennifer Senior noted last year that the fact of our choosing friendships makes them both fragile and special. "You have to continually involve. That you choose it is what gives it its value she wrote. But that's also what makes friendships harder to hold on to as our lives evolve.
It's hard but not impossible. Senior notes that when it comes to friendship, "we are ritual-deficient. So we have to create them: weekly phone calls, friendship anniversaries, road trips and so om.
"Friendship is the rare kind of relationship that remains forever available to us as we age." Senior writes. "It's a defender against stasis (停滞期) , a potential source of creativity and revival in lives that otherwise narrow with time." Ifs something worth choosing, over and over again
24. It can be inferred from Paragraph 1 that the writer's friend probably felt ___________.
A. envious B. irritated C. sympathetic D. uneasy
25. Julie Beck might agree that ___________.
A. it's ridiculous for adults to long for campus life
B. distance brings challenge to keeping friendship
C. people do not create enough chances to meet with friend
D. when friends are apart, their friendships surely weaken as well
26. The following ways can help people hold on to friendships except ___________.
A. celebrating important days
B. going on journeys together
C. enlarging circles of friends
D. keeping in touch with friends
27. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The future of friendship
B. The origin of friendship
C. The nature of friendship
D. The definition of friendship
C
Humans are not the animal kingdom's only fashionistas. Tits ( ill雀) can be fashion followers, too, apparently. A latest study shows that, given the chance, they decorate their nest with this season's must-have colour.
Dr. Wild and Dr. Aplin were following up on a study published in 1934 by Henry Smith Williams, an American naturalist. He noticed that when he put various coloured balls of yarn (纱) out in his garden, almost always one and only one became popular that season for being included into local birds' nests. But which particular color was favoured varied from season to season. This suggested that the colour chosen by one of the early birds was spotted and copied by others.
Williams's work was, however, forgotten until they came across it while following up on different study, published by a team at the University of Toulouse, suggesting fashion-following, too. Dr. Wild and Dr. Aplin therefore set out to re-run Williams's experiment, but this time to collect some actual numbers.
The birds they followed were part of a well-monitored population of blue tits in a wood near the institute. Most birds in this wood carried tracking devices fitted to them after their capture in mist nets. That allowed the institute's researchers to keep track of a vast number of individuals by recording their arrival at food containers throughout the wood. Instead of food, these containers were loaded with wool of different colors. Interestingly, researchers soon found that most nests of blue tits included only the color of the wool first chosen by a nestbuilder.
Tits, then, do seem to be "on trend", when it comes to nest-building materials. Why that should happen remains obscure. Dr. Wild and Dr. Aplin suspect the fashion leaders are older birds, and that evolution favours younger ones copying their elders since those elders have evidently survived what fortune has to throw at a tit. Williams's original work, though, suggests such initial choices are at random- a bit like those of the leaders of human fashions.
28. What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A. Dr. Wild and Dr. Aplin contributed to William's work
B. Early birds' color preference was copied by their fellows.
C. The yam was the most popular material to decorate local birds' nests
D. The color of the yam favored by local birds was fixed throughout the year
29. How did Dr. Wild and Dr. Aplin improve William's experiment
A. They observed the blue tits.
B. They studied the habits of blue tits
C. They adopted the data-collecting method
D. They fitted tracking devices to food container
30. What does the underlined word "obscure" in Paragraph 5 mean
A. Hidden. B. Evident. C. Complicated. D. Shallow
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. Birds favor certain colors in decoration.
B. Young birds follow their elders in fashion.
C. Young birds are just as intelligent as people.
D. Birds are just as fashion-conscious as people
D
Artificial intelligence (Al) has become a fashion word in recent years, and its impact on society is growing rapidly. Al refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. This technology is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance and is expected to revolutionize the future.
One area where Al is making significant strides is healthcare. Al-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of medical data and help doctors make more informed diagnoses and treatment decisions. This technology is particularly useful in fields such as radiology, where Al algorithms (算法) can analyze medical images to detect abnormalities that may be missed by human eyes.
In finance, Al is being used to analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns and predict market trends. This technology can help traders make more informed decisions and reduce the risks of financial losses. Similarly, Al-powered chatbots are being used in customer service helping to improve response times and provide personalized support.
As the use of Al grows, concerns about job displacement have also arisen. Some fear that Al-powered machines and robots will replace human workers, leading to mass unemployment. While this is a possibility, it is also important to note that Al will create new jobs in fields such as data analysis, software development, and robotics.
Another major concern about Al is the potential for bias and discrimination. Al algorithms are only as good as the data they are trained on, and if that data contains biases, the algorithms will also be biased. This issue is particularly concerning in fields such as criminal justice, where Al-powered systems are being used to make decisions about sentencing. If these algorithms are biased, they could make existing inequalities continue in the criminal justice system.
Despite these concerns, the benefits of Al are numerous and undeniable. However, to ensure that these benefits are accessible to all and to address concerns about bias and discrimination, it is crucial to continue researching and developing moral Al.
32. Al outweighs humans in healthcare in that it___________.
A. stops financial risks.
B. ensures precise judgement
C. recognizes market tendency
D. offers personalized services.
33. What is one of the major concerns of Al
A. New jobs will be unavailable
B. Algorithms will be out of date
C.Unfairness may arise in criminal justice
D. A large number of human workers will be laid off.
34. How does the writer mainly develop this text
A. By stating facts and citing quotes.
B. By showing different ideas and giving reasons
C. By presenting influences and listing examples.
D. By comparing research results and offering suggestions
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Artificial Intelligence: Becoming a Fashion Word
B. Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing the Future
C. Artificial Intelligence: Bettering Decision Making
D. Artificial Intelligence: Improving Human Abilities
2023届浙江省台州市高三下学期4月第二次教学质量评估英语试题
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, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Family: Poems—by Mr. Keith Keenan
·Kindle $0.00, Hardcover $12.50, Paperback $7.00
The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand and celebrate his family. “Family” looks at living honestly in places, not illusions. Figurative language, a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.
Time to Heal—by Alexandra Vasiliu
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $21.94, Paperback $12.64
From the bestselling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love, healing, and growth. It is a reminder to strive to change for the better. Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations, it’s a great companion when you need to embrace self-love and personal transformation.
Seeds from a Birch Tree —by Clark Strand
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $26.80, Paperback $16.95
Seeds From a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path. Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons—seventeen syllables at a time. With its mix of poetry and memoir(回忆录), the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight, leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.
A Poem for Every Day—by Allie Esiri
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $28.05, Audio CD $18.05
This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fool’s Day, festive for Christmas. This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages. These poems are informative, peaceful, and energetic!
There are a large number of poetry collections on Amazon. More information, please click here.
1.How much will you pay if you are to buy a hardcover edition of haiku
A.S12.50. B.$21.94. C.$26.80. D.S28.05.
2.According to the text, what can we learn about the books
A.Family: Poems features plain language.
B.Time to Heal features colorful illustrations.
C.Seeds from a Birch Tree focuses on human nature.
D.A Poem for Every Day focuses on festive celebrations.
3.Where is this text probably taken from
A.A website. B.A magazine.
C.A book review. D.A travel brochure.
B
Air Tag, a small Bluetooth-and-GPS-enabled device, was released by Apple in April 2021. This small device aimed at making our lives easier was originally designed to end the trouble of losing keys, wallets or other little objects. However, it may become the “perfect” tracking tool if in the wrong hands. My ex-husband was an early adopter of the AirTag. He and I had a falling out, leading to a divorce battle. In order to win custody battle, he used the little device to track me.
As a tech giant, the Apple company brought great convenience to the users, including me. I had never given a thought to tracking via Air Tag until it happened to me. So I started scanning stories about Air Tag. I was surprised to find that I was not alone. There were so many people tracked by these seemingly innocent electronic tags in their daily life. AirTag which was originally launched for a better life should have such a dark side in the wrong hands.
People have found that the digital device has the potential for abuse. What matters is how to avoid its danger. Apple has released updates to the AirTag’s functionality very quickly since they hit the market. Meanwhile, Apple has also improved its customer service to deal with the bugs of this kind. If you find an unwanted AirTag following you, don’t panic. Just disable it. You can follow the prompts on your Apple device to learn more about disabling the device. Once you’ve completed the above step, the tag’s original owner can’t keep track of you any more.
Almost every digital technology creates security issues. Nobody can go and live in a cave to remain unaffected. While enjoying its convenience, you need to be aware of the risks it poses, and know how to deal with them. Prevention is more effective in security issues than fixes. After all, a stitch in time saves nine.
4.What is the original function of AirTag
A.To track one’s location secretly. B.To help find one’s easily lost items.
C.To locate one’s phone accurately. D.To ensure the safety of one’s phone.
5.Why did the author scan stories about AirTag
A.Her ex-husband tracked her via AirTag.
B.Many people suffered from security problem.
C.AirTag was a newly released electronic device.
D.She intended to know about its great convenience.
6.What is advised to do when you are followed by an unwanted AirTag
A.Have it updated. B.Make it unable to work.
C.Pay no attention to it. D.Contact its original owner.
7.What are the last two paragraphs mainly about
A.People should keep pace with the times.
B.People should use technology in a proper way.
C.People should handle potential digital risks actively.
D.People should bear the responsibility to fix the bugs bravely.
C
Why do we choose to help one another There are many reasons. You may be a selfless person or lending a hand may be a cultural expectation.
Now, researchers are raising the possibility that good sleep may be a wonderful ingredient that promotes the alacrity to offer help between human beings. Indeed the better sleep you have, the more willing you will be to lend a hand. And a surprising new set of research studies have found that sleep loss may affect our generosity at different levels.
Researchers at University of California, Berkley, led three small studies to explore generosity. In one study, they exposed a group of healthy adults to a night of 8 hours of sleep and a night with no sleep. Researchers scanned the participants’ brains after each night. After a sleepless night, areas of the brain involved in empathy and helping behavior were less active. In fact, when the study participants were sleepless at night, 78% of them demonstrated a reduction in the desire to help others.
In the next study, researchers tracked 136 people through online questionnaires and sleep diaries for a few days. They wanted to see if nightly variations in sleep affected their desire to help others. They found that, when sleep quality worsened from one night to the next, there was a major decrease in “helping choices” and vice versa.
The third study looked at how sleep loss affected generosity on a larger scale. The researchers analyzed data from over 3 million charitable donations made in the U.S.. They focused on donations during the transition to Daylight Saving Time(DST)in spring each year. During the spring time change, we lose an hour of sleep.
Interestingly, researchers found a 10% drop in donations in regions that change their clocks. This drop wasn’t seen in regions that didn’t observe the time change. It showed that insufficient sleep triggered by the time change impacted donation behavior.
All these results suggest that insufficient sleep makes us less compassionate and helpful. Throughout the world, more than half of adults don’t get enough sleep during the workweek, but we should all start valuing adequate sleep rather than treating it like something optional or unproductive. If so, it will enable us to be more helpful and to be the best versions of ourselves.
8.What’s the writing purpose of the first paragraph
A.To start a heated discussion. B.To introduce the topic of the text.
C.To present a social phenomenon. D.To show the author’s conclusion.
9.What does the underlined word “alacrity” mean in the second paragraph
A.Understanding. B.Ability.
C.Awareness. D.Eagerness.
10.What can we infer from the three studies
A.People observing DST are likely to donate less.
B.People change their clocks to have more empathy.
C.Sleep quality determines the desire to give a hand.
D.Sleep loss can severely affect helping behavior.
11.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.Sleep Triggers Behavior B.Adequate Sleep: A Healthy Person
C.Sleep Influences Generosity D.Sound Sleep: A Productive Person
D
Alarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as Perfluorinated Alkylated Substances (PFAS) were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food restaurants and grocery store chains, a new report found. The report comes more than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, when the public has relied heavily on takeout and grocery deliveries.
Often called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment, PFAS are used in food packaging to prevent grease (油脂) and water from soaking through food wrappers and cups. PFAS can also be found in the ink used to print logos and instructions on food containers.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls exposure to PFAS a “public health concern”, citing that the human-made chemicals can harm the immune system and reduce a person’s resistance to infectious diseases.
Regulatory limits for how much PFAS food packaging should contain can vary greatly. For instance, a new law in California set the limit at less than 100 ppm. “Compared to America, Denmark sets a much lower regulatory limit of 20 ppm with great success,” said Xenia Trier, an expert at the European Environment Agency. “It does work to set limits and enforce them. PFAS do migrate from the paper into the food. Even though it was not 100%, we still saw considerable transmission. In general, transmission from packaging to food is increased as the temperature of the food rises. It is the same with the time spent in wrapping materials.” Trier told NBS, one of the major American mass-media companies.
In response to the issue, Whole Foods became the first grocery chain to publicly commit to remove PFAS from takeout containers and bakery paper. Many other companies followed suit. Experts say people who want to avoid PFAS in their takeout and food delivery packaging should favor companies that have promised to remove the chemicals. “As soon as you receive your takeout, you’d better take food out of the container immediately, and never reheat food in its original container. Instead, remove your food and heat it in ceramic (陶瓷的) or glass containers.” Trier said.
12.What can we learn about PFAS in food packaging
A.They have been used for two years.
B.They do little harm to consumers’ health.
C.They are used to break down the chemicals.
D.They can make wrappers resistant to grease and water.
13.What is Xenia Trier’s attitude to setting a lower limit of PFAS
A.Favorable. B.Neutral.
C.Ambiguous. D.Opposed.
14.What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 4
A.Considerable migration of grease and water.
B.PFAS transmission from packaging to food.
C.Wrapper exposure to high food temperature.
D.Regulatory limits concerning food packaging.
15.What is the main idea of the text
A.Food packaging contains dangerous chemicals.
B.Consumers are recommended to have PFAS—free products.
C.PFAS found in food packaging has become a great concern.
D.The government has taken measures to reduce PFAS exposure.
2023届浙江省杭州市高三下学期4月教学质量检测英语试题
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
Science and Technology Camp
Full-day camp for students aged 12-14
Four-week program July 5-30 | Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Week 1 | July 5-9
Week 2 | July 12-16
Week 3 | July 19-23
Week 4 | July 26-30
Registration begins June 1, 2023 — register for minimum two weeks.
Fees: $75 registration fee. $795 per week. Full payment must be made at time of registration.
The deadline for the cancellation to receive a full refund is June 15, 2023.
Camp Structure
Camp days are comprised of eight sessions with two sessions per day while the final day of the week is reserved for overviews and reflection. The morning sessions begin at 9 am to 12 pm followed by one hour for lunch. (Campers should bring their lunches.) Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1 pm to 4 pm with 15-minute breaks midway through each session. Snacks are provided at break time. (Food allergies should be reported at the time of registration.)
Camp Content
Science and Technology camp above all emphasizes entertainment while teaching students about how websites are designed using various coding languages, rocket design, practical applications of math and physics, and how to build your own hydraulics system.
Camp Personnel
The camp is headed by the husband-and-wife team of Doctors James and Sophie Clark who are experts in the fields of computer science and mechanical engineering. Our mission is to make sure everyone feels fully supported and excited to be here.
1.What is the lowest cost of attending the Science and Technology camp
A.$75. B.$795. C.$1590. D.$1665.
2.What is the main emphasis of Science and Technology camp
A.Rocket science. B.Fun in learning. C.Coding language. D.Hands-on experiences.
3.Who are the camp leaders
A.Mechanical engineers. B.Medical doctors. C.A married couple. D.Computer technicians.
B
A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice his son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple arithmetic when he was in fifth-grade. After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盘) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.
“I would ask him something like 35 minus 13 and he couldn’t do it.” said Dhruv’s mom Dr. Mantri. “I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,” she said. “An abacus is a tried and tested method, and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.” In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers, with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help.
She never thought she would teach her son using an abacus, which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful. Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the turnaround, that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at an assembly, where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.
IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.” She added.
By the age of 12, Dhruv was giving online cyber security seminars and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics. Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship (实习) at an international firm. During the four-year apprenticeship, he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University. “He is so confident now and I am so proud,” she said, with Dhruv adding “I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.”
4.Why did Dhruv have difficulty in learning mathematics
A.He was faced with language barrier. B.He didn’t find a proper way.
C.He suffered from eyesight problems. D.He lacked academic support from the family.
5.What does the underlined word “whizz” in paragraph 2 mean
A.Careful. B.Diligent. C.Outstanding. D.Struggling.
6.Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text
A.They find it appealing. B.They can calculate faster.
C.They enjoy playing games. D.They are eager for success.
7.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.Dhruv was addicted to the internet at 12.
B.Dhruv is teaching data science and analytics now.
C.Dhruv is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University.
D.Dhruv’s career choice was beyond his teachers’ expectation.
C
Kenya has been at the forefront (前沿) of the global war on plastic since the government banned single-use plastics in protected areas in June 2020. Unfortunately, the preventive measures have barely received attention. Hundreds of tons of industrial and consumer polymer waste continue to get dumped into landfills daily. However, if 29-year-old Nzambi Matee has her way, the unsightly plastic heaps will soon be transformed into colorful bricks.
The materials engineer’s seeking to find a practical solution to control plastic pollution began in 2017. She quit her job and set up a small lab in her mother’s backyard. It took her nine months to produce the first brick and even longer to convince a partner to help build the machinery to make them. But the determined eco-entrepreneur was confident in her idea and did not give up.
She says, “I wanted to use my education to handle plastic waste pollution. But I was very clear that the solution had to be practical, sustainable, and affordable. The best way to do this was by channeling the waste into the construction space and finding the most efficient and affordable material to build homes.” Her company produces over 1,500 bricks a day. The pavers are made using a mix of plastic products that cannot be reprocessed or recycled.
The collected plastic is mixed with sand, heated at very high temperatures, and compressed (压缩) into bricks that vary in color and thickness. The resulting product is stronger, lighter, and about 30 percent cheaper than concrete bricks. More importantly, it helps repurpose the lowest quality of plastic. “There is that waste they cannot process anymore; they cannot recycle. That is what we get.” Matee says.
Matee is not nearly done. Her dream is to reduce the mountain of trash to just a hill by increasing production and expanding her offerings. She says, “The more we recycle the plastic, the more we produce affordable housing, the more we created more employment for the youth.”
8.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 imply
A.Matee’s method can be effective if adopted. B.Matee’s idea has been widely accepted.
C.Colorful bricks are in huge demand. D.Plastic waste hasn’t attracted enough attention.
9.Which of the following can best describe Nzambi Matee
A.Generous and ambitious. B.Confident and grateful.
C.Creative and resolved. D.Optimistic and modest.
10.What is Nzambi Matee’s ultimate purpose in using a mix of plastic products
A.to build cheaper houses. B.to support the government.
C.to create job opportunities. D.to tackle plastic pollution.
11.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.Kenya: Pioneer in Banning Plastic Single-use Plastics
B.Nzambi Matee: Innovator in Solving Plastic Waste
C.Mix of Plastic Products: A New Construction Material
D.Plastic Recycling: A Creative Solution to Pollution
D
ChatGPT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The AI-powered tool went from zero to a million users in just five days! Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies.
The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic.
“We have a lot of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it,” says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. “Now you’ll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to answer your question.”
ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result, the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021. Hence, it cannot be relied upon for anything that happened after that.
Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. It can translate long texts into different languages, create content on almost any topic, and even summarize books.
However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. Some believe it could serve as a valuable tool to help build literacy skills in the classroom. It could also be used to teach students difficult science or math concepts. But other educators think ChatGPT will encourage students to cheat. They fear this will prevent them from building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, many districts are starting to ban its use in schools.
12.What is the unique feature of ChatGPT
A.It has artificial intelligence. B.It can answer users’ questions.
C.It has the largest number of users. D.It can engage in meaningful conversations.
13.What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics
A.Its capability of information processing. B.Its accurate information.
C.Its availability of up-to-date data. D.Its vast body of questions.
14.Why do ChatGPT users have to be cautious when using it
A.ChatGPT is unable to think itself. B.ChatGPT lacks creativity.
C.ChatGPT offers illogical information. D.ChatGPT is not properly trained.
15.What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT
A.Favorable. B.Disapproving. C.Objective. D.Intolerant.
浙江省嘉兴市2023届高三教学测试(二)英语试题
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
Virtual Winter Math Contest Preparation Club registrations are now open!
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Course Streams
Contest Courses are designed to cover contest questions and problem-solving strategies. Instructions focus on the fundamentals of problem solving in fun ways, and improving skills in assessing how to solve a problem by recognizing its type.
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Enrichment Courses are designed for students who are comfortable in math concepts at their grade level and are looking for greater challenges and new ways to stimulate their interest in math.
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1.What is the focus of Contest Courses
A.Designing projects.
B.Tackling problems.
C.Improving math levels.
D.Grasping programming concepts.
2.Who can apply for a scholarship
A.A student who is short of money.
B.A student who has rich math knowledge.
C.A student who is well prepared for the contest.
D.A student who has an account on the registration system.
3.How much can a 6th grader be refunded if he cancels registration 3 days in advance
A.$175. B.$190. C.$225. D.$240.
B
Joe Horan, a physical education teacher, has started the program Building Men to create a positive vision of manhood not just for himself, but also for the boys he teaches. Looking back, Mr. Horan says his program developed from a low point in his life. In 2004 as he went through a hard time, he felt society’s definition of manhood was leading him down the wrong path. His life, he says, lacked substance and depth. “A desire became planted in my heart, that is, to find healing from the unhealthy messages I believed about manhood,” he says. Then, his sister recommended a book, Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx, which digs into the discovery of what being a man is all about. Joe took all the clues and started to put life lessons into his class.
Despite limited resources and funding, Building Men began at one middle school in the district in 2006. It grew on a shoestring budget, expanding school by school, year by year. Today, 33 teachers, like Mr. Colabufo, work across 18 schools. Mr Colabufo has known Mr. Horan for several years, noting many people are aware of the program’s success. “Joe’s a legend in this district,’’ Mr Colabufo says.
The program appeals to boys at first because of a basketball component, but its secret is how it dives into off-the-court issues through discussions on character. Building Men helps participants gain insight, work to restore self-worth, and learn to calm emotions. SIR is a central component of lessons, standing for significance, integrity, and relationships.
At a recent breakfast fundraiser, Shateek Nelson, a senior at Nottingham High School, shared his experience, having participated in Building Men since middle school. He said he learned to see the bigger picture, rather than living in the moment. He also came to realize his actions affect others, and now he factors that into his decisions.
4.What motivated Joe Horan to start the program Building Men
A.An instructional book. B.His personal experience.
C.His sister’s suggestion. D.The society’s expectation.
5.What does the underlined word “shoestring” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A.Flexible. B.Proper. C.Tight. D.Balanced.
6.What did Shateek Nelson learn from participating in BuildingMen
A.One should dream big and then start small.
B.One should live each day as if it were the last day.
C.It is good to gain real-life experience at middle school.
D.It is essential to think more of others in decision-making.
7.What is the best title for the text
A.SIR: Core Component of Physical Education
B.Healthy Life: Involving Substance and Depth
C.Building Men: Teaching Boys About Manhood
D.Manhood: Teenagers’ Power of Handling Issues
C
Recently, there was a slight growth in the travel industry in the UK after lockdowns. “I think what pandemic(流行病)has done,” said the boss of a travel company, “ is remind people what it’s like when you don’t travel.” Travel is never out of the top three desire purchases. People will give up a kitchen, sofa and surprisingly supermarket shopping, to protect the holiday.
Protecting the holiday at all costs makes total sense to me.Holidays are not a luxury, but one of those essential things in life that allow us to get through hard times. The thought of a holiday promotes a sense of well-being, of calm, of balance.
Holidays do not have to be expensive, or to places far away. Obviously, two weeks in the Maldives is the dream,but others can count as a holiday.For me, a holiday needs only a few things: a drawer to put my phone in, a couple of good books, and a chance to hang out with my family.
In my twenties, when I was almost constantly in a state of anxiety, I never went on holiday. I was scared of flying, scared of my boss noticing how much nicer life was without me in the office. I thought not going on holiday made me a harder worker,when actually it just made me a more tired one. Then, a boss pulled me aside to tell me that he wasn’t going to thank me for not taking my holidays. I then booked a cheap beach holiday with a friend, and was genuinely amazed to find I felt much better for it.
So now, I make sure I always have a holiday booked- even if said holiday is only a weekend staying with my sister. A change is as beneficial as a rest, said Winston Churchill- both at the same time is, in my view, even better.
8.What did people realize after lockdowns according to paragraph 1
A.The importance of travelling.
B.The harm from the pandemic.
C.The need for more online purchases.
D.The difficulty with holiday protection.
9.Which of the following illustrates the author’s basic criteria for a holiday
A.A warm climate and beaches.
B.Some quality time with family.
C.Some adventurous travel plans.
D.A five-star hotel and fine dining.
10.What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A.The benefit the author obtained from travelling.
B.The source of the author’s stress during office hours.
C.The change of the author’s attitude to taking holidays.
D.The reason why the author tried to be a harder worker.
11.What is the function of the quote in the last paragraph
A.To explain a fact.
B.To provide a detail.
C.To support a point.
D.To offer a suggestion.
D
For the first time, scientists have measured what actually happens with face-to-face interactions when employees start to work at an open-plan office, and their results show these modern workspaces are not as cooperative as you’d think.
Two researchers from Harvard Business School and Harvard University wanted to test whether removing walls at a real-world workplace really increases interactions between co-workers. “To our knowledge, no prior study has directly measured the effect on actual interaction that results from removing walls to create an open office environment,” Ethan S. Bernstein and Stephen Turban write in the paper. To that end, they approached two multinational companies that were re-organizing their office spaces at the global headquarters, and enlisted small groups of employees for two studies.
For eight weeks before the office redesign and eight weeks afterward, the researchers tracked employees’ social interactions and locations. This data was analyzed together with email and instant messaging information from the company’s servers to measure differences in how people were communicating with each other.
What they found was a pretty astonishing difference in face-to-face interactions — but not in the direction you might think. Across both experiments, employees’ social interactions in person decreased by a crazy 70 percent, while emails saw an uptick by roughly 20 to 50 percent.
So, instead of spending more time cooperating with co-workers in the new space where everyone could see them, people got their heads down and tried to preserve their privacy any way they could. According to these results, it appears that being forced into a more open-plan environment can make people switch from chatting to others in person to sending an email or using instant messaging instead.
As the team notes, it’s not automatically a bad thing, but it can certainly change work dynamics in an unexpected way. “That can have important consequences for how — and how productively — work gets done,” the researchers conclude.
12.How did the two multinational companies redesign their offices
A.By expanding the total floor areas.
B.By updating the computer servers.
C.By changing the employees’ locations.
D.By tearing down the space boundaries.
13.Why did the employees prefer email or instant messaging in an open office space
A.To reduce the risk of privacy leaks.
B.To establish efficient communication.
C.To facilitate indirect social interaction.
D.To transform traditional work patterns.
14.What can be inferred from the researchers’ saying in the last paragraph
A.Further relevant research needs conducting.
B.Their research findings are of practical value.
C.Their team intends to change working environment.
D.People hold different opinions on how work gets done.
15.What is the main idea of the text
A.Real-world workplaces increase employees’ interaction.
B.Work dynamics don’t have much effect on work efficiency.
C.Modern workspaces change workers’ way of communication.
D.Open-plan offices can’t promote cooperation between co-workers.
2023届浙江省温州市普通高中高三下学期第二次适应性考试英语试题
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
It’s not easy to find a job. Many jobs have age or experience requirements that you might not meet. On top of that, you need to juggle(应付)schoolwork, extracurriculars, and your social life. Fortunately, there are still some good jobs for you to start gaining working experience.
Tutor
Straight-A student Then a job as a tutor(家庭教师)might be the best option for you. Helping younger students with their homework is a great way to put what you’ve studied to good use and make some extra money. One of the easiest ways to show that you’re qualified to teach other students is by listing your GPA(Grade Point Average) on your tutor resume.
Dog Walker
Love dogs Then a position as a dog walker is the perfect fit for you. Dog walking requires no work experience and has flexible hours. However, you may need to do some shadowing or an interview before people trust you with their pets.
Delivery Driver
If you’re 16+ years old and have a driver’s license, you could try working as a delivery driver. Driving is a great way to gain relevant experience and show future employers that you’re responsible and work well under pressure.
Call Center Representative
If you don’t mind talking on the phone, then a job as a call center worker is a good choice for you. Working as a call center representative can even teach you some useful customer service skills that will help your career later on. To land a job at a call center, highlight your customer service and interpersonal skills on your resume.
1.Who are the passage intended for
A.Parents. B.Teachers. C.Students. D.Employers.
2.What qualifies you as a tutor
A.Relevant experience. B.Timely homework completion.
C.Flexible time schedule. D.Impressive academic performance.
3.Which job requires good social skills
A.Tutor. B.Dog walker.
C.Delivery driver. D.Call center representative.
B
In 1986, I watched my first soccer match on my parents’ big box television. I was six, and ever since then, I have dreamed of attending the World Cup.
This year, I traveled to Brazil to make my dream a reality. The first match I attended was between Australia and Spain. Within minutes of walking into the stadium, I found myself surrounded by the excited fans, talking and cheering together. Unlike what one normally sees on the news, this match was mainly peaceful except for one fight. When the fight started, the whole section began chanting(呼喊)with one voice, asking those fighting to stop. When they didn’t, the rabble-rousers were sent out by security guards minutes later.
What struck me about the games I attended was the sense of camaraderie. I met soccer fans from different countries. Sometimes we were cheering for the same team and sometimes for opposite teams, but that didn’t stop us from becoming friends. The stands were not divided between teams, and the interaction was often spirit-lifting.
I also watched the game in Sao Paulo that ousted(淘汰)Brazil from the World Cup. I was with friends at a large bar which hosted a mix of Brazilian and German supporters. As Germany scored one goal after another, the sadness and even tears were visible on the faces of Brazilians. But German fans came to the Brazilians to comfort them and apologize that the game was ending with such a big gap. Everyone was hoping for a good match.
What I love about the World Cup is that it provides a chance for people to learn about other countries and cultures. People learn about the countries of the teams they support and about their opponents’ history and culture. Soccer is a game that not only gives people the chance to learn about each other but also has the potential to unite people.
Sports can be a dividing force, but the true spirit of sports is about unity and fun. The matches at this World Cup have been exactly that so far, and I hope it remains so.
4.What does the underlined word “rabble-rousers” in paragraph 2 refer to
A.The injured players. B.The fighting fans
C.The excited viewers. D.The security guards
5.What impressed the author most about the games that he attended
A.The chanting fans. B.The peaceful atmosphere.
C.The warm friendship. D.The players’ performance.
6.Why did the author mention his bar experience
A.To present a fact. B.To illustrate a point.
C.To solve a problem. D.To make a comparison.
7.What is mainly conveyed in the passage
A.Fans’ support counts in sports. B.The World Cup is worth attending.
C.Sports bring the world together. D.Sports are about cultural exchange.
C
Water poisoning is caused by too much consumption of water during a short period of time. Water in and of itself is not poisonous by any means, but rapid intake of a large quantity of water can break the careful balance of sodium(钠)in the body fluids(体液). This contributes to a swelling of the cells, often in the central nervous system, including the brain.
When the cells can no longer bear the pressure, they can begin to die. This is indicated in serious forms of water poisoning. Symptoms of this condition include vomiting, headache and unresponsiveness. When the sodium in the blood falls to dangerous levels, brain damage and possibly death may occur.
What is a fatal(致命的)amount of water can vary from person to person, depending on one’s state of health, his or her physical activity at the time, the temperature and the amount of time in which the person consumes the water. For some, a one-time consumption of three liters can prove deadly. Although the person consuming the water may lose a lot of fluid during heavy labor or exercise, the electrolytes(电解质)are not replaced fast enough to avoid water poisoning.
Those particularly at risk for water poisoning are athletes engaged in long distance running like a marathon. Due to the need to replace large quantities of lost fluid, runners must drink a lot of water. This can lead to poisoning, so runners must replace their fluids with sports drinks that have added electrolytes. Other factors that contribute to water poisoning include activities that stimulate heavy sweating. The person working under extreme heat or intense humidity(湿气)must be careful when consuming water in order to maintain electrolyte balance. Mental diseases can also lead to water poisoning. Psychogenic polydipsia is a condition in which the affected person feels a need to drink a lot of water for unknown reasons.
8.What harm does water poisoning bring
A.It can affect brain function. B.It disturbs the balance of sodium
C.It causes a drop in blood pressure. D.It tends to make its victims nervous.
9.What can we know about proper amount of water to drink
A.Three liters per day is deadly. B.No single rule fits everyone.
C.It doesn’t bother healthy people. D.Physical activity is its decisive factor.
10.Who would probably fall victim to water poisoning
A.A patient suffering from stomachache.
B.A laborer working with heavy sweating
C.An athlete fond of drinking sports drinks.
D.A teenager doing appropriate exercise daily.
11.What might be discussed in the paragraph that follows
A.What has been found about sports drinks.
B.What else contributes to water poisoning.
C.What are the symptoms of water poisoning.
D.What can be done to avoid water poisoning.
D
Today, poetry and science are often considered to be mutually exclusive(互相排斥)career paths. But that wasn’t always the case. The mathematician Ada Lovelace and the physicist James Clerk Maxwell were both accomplished poets. The poet John Keats was a licensed surgeon. Combining the two practices fell out of favor in the 1800s. But translating research into lyrics, haiku, and other poetic forms is resurging(再现)among scientists as they look for alternative ways to inspire others with their findings.
“Poetry is a great tool for questioning the world,” says Sam Illingworth, a poet and a geoscientist who works at the University of Western Australia. Through workshops and a new science-poetry journal, called Consilience, Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside of their immediate scientific field.
Stephany Mazon, a scientist from the University of Helsinki in Finland, joined one of Illingworth’s workshops. In the workshop, she was grouped with other scientists and tasked with writing a haiku, a 17-syllable-long poem, which spotlighted water, a fluid that featured in all of the group members’ research projects. “It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem,” Mazon says. She plans to continue writing. “We do a disservice(伤害)to ourselves to think that scientists can’t be artistic and that art can’t be used to communicate scientific ideas,” Mazon says.
That viewpoint is echoed by Illingworth, who thinks science communication initiatives are too often dominated by public lectures with their hands-off PowerPoint slides. “Actually, when science communication involves writing and sharing poems, it invites a two-way dialogue between experts and nonexperts,” he says. Scientist-poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees. Poetry provides a way to translate complex scientific concepts into a language that everyone can understand, Silva says.
Scientists and poets are both trying to understand the world and communicate that understanding with others. The distinction between scientists and poets is less than people might think. We’re all just people with-hopefully-really interesting things to say and to share.
12.What is the purpose of mentioning the celebrities in paragraph 1
A.To display they were talented.
B.To confirm they were out of favor.
C.To encourage different career paths.
D.To show poetry and science can be combined.
13.What are Illingworth’s workshops aimed to do
A.Promote a new science-poetry journal.
B.Inspire outsiders to pursue their careers in science.
C.Encourage science communication through poems
D.Get scientists to exchange ideas about the latest research.
14.What does Illingworth think of the dominant ways of science communication
A.Conventional. B.Effective. C.Innovative D.Complex.
15.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.Scientists Take on Poetry
B.Scientists and Poets Think Alike
C.Poetry: A Great Tool to Question the World
D.Science Communication: A Two-way Dialogue
参考答案
2023届浙江省宁波市高三下学期4月模拟考试英语试题
21.A
22.D
23.B
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四个孩子们感兴趣的课外活动。
21.
细节理解题。根据Scouting部分“Scouting groups arc a great choice for children who enjoy nature and are willing to try a variety of activities. Scouts learn basic outdoor survival skills …(童军团体是喜欢大自然并愿意尝试各种活动的孩子们的绝佳选择。童子军学习基本的户外生存技能……)”可知,侦察适合对野外生存感兴趣的孩子。故选A。
22.
推理判断题。根据Student Government部分“Children who are elected to student government are given the power to organize and make decisions about important events for the student body and occasionally weigh in on school policy decisions. (当选为学生政府成员的儿童有权组织和决定学生群体的重要活动,偶尔也会参与学校的政策决定。)”以及Community Service部分“Older children and teens often gain leadership skills and make important personal connections. (年龄较大的儿童和青少年通常会获得领导技能,并建立重要的人际关系。)”可知,学生政府和社区服务都能提高孩子的管理能力。故选D。
23.
推理判断题。根据第一自然段“Between school and downtime, most children do one or more extracurricular activities. These classes, sports teams, and other programs allow children and teens to pursue a special interest outside of the typical educational curriculum. (在上学和休息时间之间,大多数孩子都会做一项或多项课外活动。这些课程、运动队和其他项目允许儿童和青少年在典型的教育课程之外追求特殊的兴趣。)”可知,本文主要介绍了几个孩子们感兴趣的课外活动,所以本文最有可能出现在报纸的教育版面。故选B。
24.A
25.B
26.C
27.C
【导语】
这是一篇夹叙夹议文,作者从自身经历谈论了友谊,成年后由于距离原因友谊很难维持,但这也并非不可能,我们可以通过每周电话,友谊纪念日,公路旅行来维持它,友谊是一件值得反复选择的事情。
24.
推理判断题。根据作者朋友说的话“You guys are so lucky; you live a minute away from all your friends. You’ll never have this again.(你们太幸运了;你住的地方离你所有的朋友都只有一分钟的路程。你再也不会有这种感觉了)”可知,作者的朋友认为作者很幸运,故他应是感觉羡慕。故选A。
25.
推理判断题。根据第二段中“In adulthood, as people grow up and go away, friendships are the relationships most likely to suffer,” my colleague Julie Beck wrote in 2015.(‘在成年期,随着人们长大和离开,友谊是最容易受到影响的关系,’我的同事Julie Beck在2015年写道)”可知,Julie Beck认为友谊最容易受到距离的影响,即距离给维持友谊带来挑战,故选B。
26.
细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“So we have to create them: weekly phone calls, friendship anniversaries, road trips, and so on.(所以我们必须创造它们:每周电话,友谊纪念日,公路旅行,等等)”可知,庆祝重要节日、一起旅行和保持联系都是有助于维持友谊的方法,C项“扩大朋友圈”文章未提及。故选C。
27.
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“‘Friendship is the rare kind of relationship that remains forever available to us as we age,’ Senior writes. ‘It’s a defender against stasis (停滞期), a potential source of creativity and revival in lives that otherwise narrow with time.’ It’s something worth choosing, over and over again.(‘友谊是一种罕见的关系,它会随着我们年龄的增长而永远存在,’Senior写道。‘它是对抗停滞期的捍卫者,是随着时间流逝而变得狭窄的生活中创造力和复兴的潜在来源。’它是一件值得反复选择的事情)”可知,本段主要谈论友谊的本质。故选C。
28.B
29.C
30.A
31.D
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。人类并不是动物界唯一的时尚达人。研究表明,山雀也像人类一样追随潮流,用流行色装点巢穴。
28.
推理判断题。根据第二自然段“He noticed that when he put various coloured balls of yarn (纱) out in his garden, almost always one and only one became popular that season for being included into local birds' nests. But which particular color was favoured varied from season to season. This suggested that the colour chosen by one of the early birds was spotted and copied by others. (他注意到,当他把各种颜色的纱线球放在花园里时,几乎总是有一种,而且只有一种因为被放进当地的鸟巢而在那个季节流行起来。但哪种颜色受到青睐因季节而异。这表明,其中一只早期鸟类选择的颜色被其他鸟类发现并模仿了。)”可知,最开始的鸟类的颜色偏好被它们的同伴模仿了。故选B。
29.
细节理解题。根据第三自然段“Dr. Wild and Dr. Aplin therefore set out to re-run Williams's experiment, but this time to collect some actual numbers. (因此,Wild博士和Aplin博士开始重新进行Williams的实验,但这次是为了收集一些实际数字。)”可知,Wild博士和Aplin博士采用了数据收集的方法来改进Williams的实验。故选C。
30.
词义猜测题。根据第五自然段“Dr. Wild and Dr. Aplin suspect the fashion leaders are older birds, and that evolution favours younger ones copying their elders since those elders have evidently survived what fortune has to throw at a tit. (Wild博士和Aplin博士怀疑时尚界的领导者都是年纪较大的鸟,进化倾向于年轻人模仿他们的长辈,因为这些长辈显然在命运的洗礼中幸存了下来。)”中的suspect可推知,为什么会发生这种情况还不清楚。obscure意为“不清楚的;隐蔽的”。A. Hidden.隐蔽的;B. Evident.显然的;C. Complicated.复杂的;D. Shallow. 肤浅的。故选A。
31.
主旨大意题。根据第一自然段“Humans are not the animal kingdom's only fashionistas. Tits ( ill雀) can be fashion followers, too, apparently. A latest study shows that, given the chance, they decorate their nests with this season's must-have colour. (人类并不是动物王国中唯一的时尚达人。显然,山雀也可以成为时尚追随者。一项最新研究表明,如果有机会,它们会用本季必备的颜色装饰巢穴。)”可知,本文主要讲的是鸟类像人类一样追随潮流。D项“Birds are just as fashion-conscious as people. (鸟类和人一样具有时尚意识)”最能概括本文大意。故选D。
32.B
33.D
34.C
35.B
【导语】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人工智能在医疗保健和金融的影响以及人们对人工智能的担忧。
32.
细节理解题。根据第二段中“One area where AI is making significant strides is healthcare. AI-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of medical data and help doctors make more informed diagnoses and treatment decisions.(人工智能正在取得重大进展的一个领域是医疗保健。人工智能驱动的工具可以分析大量的医疗数据,并帮助医生做出更知情的诊断和治疗决定)”可知,在医疗保健方面,人工智能的重要性超过了人类,因为它确保了准确的判断。故选B。
33.
细节理解题。根据第四段“Some fear that AI-powered machines and robots will replace human workers, leading to mass unemployment.(一些人担心,人工智能驱动的机器和机器人将取代人类工人,导致大规模失业)”可知,人工智能的主要关注点之一是大量的人类工人将被解雇。故选D。
34.
推理判断题。根据第一段“This technology is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance, and is expected to revolutionize the future.(这项技术正在改变从医疗保健到金融的每个行业,预计将彻底改变未来)”;第二段“This technology is particularly useful in fields such as radiology, where AI algorithms can analyze medical images to detect abnormalities that may be missed by human eyes.(该技术在放射学等领域尤其有用,在这些领域,人工智能算法可以分析医学图像,以检测人眼可能错过的异常)”结合文章分别论述了人工智能在医疗保健和金融行业的影响,可推知,作者通过展示影响和列举例子来展开文章。故选C。
35.
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fashion word in recent years, and its impact on society is growing rapidly. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. This technology is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance, and is expected to revolutionize the future.(人工智能近年来已经成为一个时尚词汇,它对社会的影响正在迅速增长。人工智能是指开发计算机系统,可以执行通常需要人类智能的任务,如学习、解决问题和决策。这项技术正在改变从医疗保健到金融的每个行业,预计将彻底改变未来)”结合文章主要说明了人工智能在医疗保健和金融的影响以及人们对人工智能的担忧。故B选项“人工智能:变革未来”符合文章标题。故选B。
2023届浙江省台州市高三下学期4月第二次教学质量评估英语试题
1.C
2.D
3.A
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这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了可以在亚马逊上购买的几个诗歌。
1.
细节理解题。根据Seeds from a Birch Tree —by Clark Strand部分下的“Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons—seventeen syllables at a time. (它传达的信息很简单: Haiku教会我们通过顺应季节回归自然——一次十七个音节。)”和“Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $26.80, Paperback $16.95(Kindle售价9.99美元,精装版26.80美元,平装版16.95美元)”可知,如果你要买一本精装版的Haiku,你会付26.8美元,故选C。
2.
细节理解题。根据A Poem for Every Day—by Allie Esiri部分中的“This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fool’s Day, festive for Christmas.(这本有声书收录了366首诗歌,这些诗歌都与关键日期的事件有关——愚人节和圣诞节都很有趣。)”可知,A Poem for Every Day专注于节日庆祝,故选D。
3.
推理判断题。根据最后一段“There are a large number of poetry collections on Amazon. More information, please click here.(亚马逊上有大量的诗歌收藏,更多信息请点击这里。)”可知,本文可能选自一个网站,故选A。
4.B
5.A
6.B
7.C
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这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Air Tag这种小程序可以被人用来追踪他人,介绍了其最初的功能以及如何防止被追踪。
4.
细节理解题。根据第一段“This small device aimed at making our lives easier was originally designed to end the trouble of losing keys, wallets or other little objects. (这个旨在让我们的生活更轻松的小设备最初是为了解决丢失钥匙、钱包或其他小物件的麻烦而设计的)”可知,AirTag最初的功能是帮助寻找容易丢失的物品。故选B。
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细节理解题。根据第一段中“My ex-husband was an early adopter of the AirTag. He and I had a falling out, leading to a divorce battle. In order to win custody battle, he used the little device to track me. (我前夫是AirTag的早期使用者。我和他闹翻了,闹出了离婚大战。为了赢得抚养权,他用那个小装置跟踪我)”可知,作者浏览有关AirTag的故事是因为她的前夫通过AirTag追踪到她。故选A。
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细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“If you find an unwanted AirTag following you, don’t panic. Just disable it. (如果你发现一个不需要的AirTag跟踪你,不要惊慌。禁用它)”可知,当你后面跟着一个不需要的AirTag时,建议使它无法工作。故选B。
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主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“People have found that the digital device has the potential for abuse. What matters is how to avoid its danger. Apple has released updates to the AirTag’s functionality very quickly since they hit the market. Meanwhile, Apple has also improved its customer service to deal with the bugs of this kind. If you find an unwanted AirTag following you, don’t panic. Just disable it. You can follow the prompts on your Apple device to learn more about disabling the device. Once you’ve completed the above step, the tag’s original owner can’t keep track of you any more. (人们发现这种数字设备有被滥用的可能。重要的是如何避免危险。自从AirTag上市以来,苹果公司很快就对其功能进行了更新。与此同时,苹果也改善了客户服务来处理这类错误。如果你发现一个不需要的AirTag跟踪你,不要惊慌。禁用它。你可以按照苹果设备上的提示来了解有关禁用该设备的更多信息。一旦你完成了上述步骤,标记的原始所有者就不能再跟踪你了)”以及最后一段“Almost every digital technology creates security issues. Nobody can go and live in a cave to remain unaffected. While enjoying its convenience, you need to be aware of the risks it poses, and know how to deal with them. Prevention is more effective in security issues than fixes. After all, a stitch in time saves nine. (几乎所有的数字技术都会产生安全问题。没有人可以住在洞穴里而不受影响。在享受它的便利的同时,你需要意识到它带来的风险,并知道如何应对它们。在安全问题上,预防比修复更有效。毕竟,一针及时省九针)”可知,最后两段主要讲的是人们应该积极应对潜在的数字风险。故选C。
8.B
9.D
10.A
11.C
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这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了睡眠与人们帮助他人的行为有关,事实上,你睡得越好,你就越愿意伸出援手。
8.
推理判断题。根据第一段“Why do we choose to help one another There are many reasons. You may be a selfless person or lending a hand may be a cultural expectation.(为什么我们选择互相帮助?原因有很多。你可能是一个无私的人,或者伸出援助之手可能是一种文化期望。)”可知,第一段提出了我们可能帮助别人的原因,第二段“Now, researchers are raising the possibility that good sleep may be a wonderful ingredient that promotes the alacrity to offer help between human beings.(现在,研究人员正在提高这样一种可能性,即良好的睡眠可能是促进人类之间提供帮助的快捷性的一种奇妙成分。)”指出一项研究表明,良好的睡眠有助于人类去帮助别人,这是文章的主题,由此可推知,第一段的写作目的是引出文章话题,故选B。
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词句猜测题。根据划线单词下文“Indeed the better sleep you have, the more willing you will be to lend a hand.(事实上,你睡得越好,你就越愿意伸出援手