2023 年第51中学 11 月期中考英语试题
时间：100 分钟 满分：150 分折合为 100 分
请将答案写在答题卡上
第一部分听力（略）
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
1840’s Original KAZOO
What is a kazoo Kazoo is a very special wind instrument which hums through the human voice and enhances the sound,
similar to the saxophone. Playing Kazoo doesn’t need to learn music theory, recite music scores, or even practice. Kazoo
may sound like a saxophone and trumpet. It is often played when a guest is welcomed.
Kazoo History The Kazoo roots date back to Africa where they were originally used for sacred ceremonies, although
the exact purpose is still a mystery to all. Later, the Kazoo was used to drive away enemies, not as a musical instrument.
How to play Kazoo has a simple structure. The flute is big at one end and small at the other. When playing, you should
hold the big head in your mouth without blowing, but hum a tune with your throat. The vibration of the vocal cord drives
the vibration of the sound film on the flute to make a sound. For beginners, “doo-doo” is a perfect attempt.
Remember DON’T BLOW-HUM.
Maintenance It is recommended to keep your Kazoo clean and dry. Excessive saliva does not do the tin much good.
Also food intake must be considered. Beer, garlic, chilli have a strange effect on the sound, but don’t be anxious. Some
people even prefer these effects. From time to time the membrane may need replacing through excessive wear or
dampness. When removing the old one, you shouldn’t use any mechanical tools or it would harm its further use. As for
substitution, it is a piece of cake as you just need to cut a piece of waxed paper the size of the hole and screw back the
cap.
1. What can we infer about the Kazoo
A. It shares a similar working principle with trumpet.
B. Professional training for the Kazoo is not necessarily required.
C. The Africans introduced it to the musical field.
D. Replacing the membrane frequently can improve its life.
2. Which of the following is suggested for Kazoo players according to the passage
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A. Blow a tune with your throat.
B. Have garlic before your performance.
C. Store it in a basement.
D. Avoid using scissors to remove the old membrane.
3. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce a unique instrument.
B. To persuade us to buy our own Kazoo.
C. To explain the Kazoo’s cultural value.
D. To stress the importance of using Kazoo properly.
B
Alicia Quarles has her hands full these days — both of them, at all hours of the day and night.
“Having a baby unexpectedly at 41 is one thing; having twins is a whole other beast, ” says the global entertainment
editor.
Actually, until her pregnancy Quarles had been living at breakneck speed. It went so until last year. “I was exhausted,”
she says. “I’d been working three jobs, doing my charity and going nonstop. I was afraid my mental health was getting
worse.” In early August she took herself to the hospital, to see if she was OK. Doctors ran multiple tests and told her
that she had had an anxiety attack, and she was 11 weeks pregnant.
“She was stressed and decompensated, so everything just came to more than she could handle at the time,” explains
doctor Miriam Barnes, who began treating her. “Fortunately, she tried to be positive and seek help from me immediately.
I told her not to have any medication at that stage and advised her to take natural therapy.”
A week later Quarles learned that she was having twins. But instead of that news adding to her anxiety, “a total peace
came over me, and it felt like it all made sense,” she says. Quarles, who did not take any medication, returned home to
her loved ones in North Carolina, where she gave birth to Hudson and Harlow on Feb. 16. “There’s nothing like family,”
she says. “I found out through working on myself in natural therapy that there were a lot of things I hadn’t dealt with. I
just kept going.”
These days Quarles uses social media to document her joyful motherhood journey. Quarles has put her anxiety behind
but remains in therapy — and wants to encourage others who feel stressed to get help. “At first I felt guilty and
embarrassed,” she admits. “I don’t anymore. My message is you can fall down. But you can stand up, by yourself or
with the help of others. It’s not a shame, and it’s a blessing.”
4. Which of the following best explains “breakneck” underlined in paragraph 2
A. Safe and slow.
B. Fast and dangerous.
C. Exciting and terrifying.
D. Gentle and comfortable.
5. Why did Quarles return to North Carolina
A. To give birth and make some friends.
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B. To have a break and treat her anxiety.
C. To take natural therapy and stay alone.
D. To look after her family and visit a doctor.
6. What does Quarles suggest people under pressure do
A. Keep standing up.
B. Fall down if needed.
C. Face whatever comes.
D. Obtain assistance when necessary.
7. What is a suitable title for the text
A. An Anxious 41-year-old Mother
B. A Mother’s Astonishing Experience
C. An Interesting Taste of Motherhood
D. A Mother Fighting Her Mental Breakdown
C
Virtual reality is already widespread in entertainment and is starting to spread to fields
ranging from education to health care. But while vision and hearing interfaces are extremely
advanced,and touch is improving, one key sense has been missing from the virtual world:
smell.
That may be about to change. Engineer Xinge Yu of the City University of Hong Kong and
his colleagues have developed a lightweight, flexible and wireless olfactory interface that
can precisely deliver smells such as lavender, pineapple or green tea to VR users and more
fully involve them in virtual worlds with pleasant smell."Bringing smell into VR expands it
into another dimension,"Yu says."We wanted to develop something in a wearable,skin-
integrated format that people can go anywhere with and use anytime."
The team's design was described in a paper published on Tuesday in Nature Communications. A key advantage is that it
can control smell intensity. One demonstration in the study involved in-creasing the intensity of the smell generated as
a woman in a four-dimensional movie brought arose up to her nose.
The study includes demonstrations of possible applications beyond just increasing VR, including communicating
messages by smell and evoking( 引起)emotions. The researchers suggest the devices could even be used to lessen
depressed mood or promote recall in people with age-related cognitive decline."The pleasant smell is directly connected
to the emotional and memory parts of the brain, so there are a lot of applications related to well-being and health," a
researcher says.
The researchers have already started shrinking things down further. They have a system that's two to three times smaller
now, and they aim to shrink it to something five to 10 times smaller in the future."That's the next step,"Yu says.
8.Which sense develops slowly in the virtual world
A.Hearing. B. Feeling. C.Sight. D. Smell.
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9.What is the main strength of the new design
It is light in weight.
It is flexible and wireless.
It is easy to wear.
It can command the smell concentration.
10.What's the main idea of paragraph 4
A.To show the definition of the virtual world.
B. To describe the key content of the new research.
C.To introduce the potential uses of new technology.
D.To explain the main function of the application.
11.What will the researchers do about the device next
A. To reduce its size.
B. To change its shape.
C. To strengthen its flexibility.
D. To decrease its weight.
D
Cornell University researchers have found people have more efficient conversations, use more positive language and
perceive each other more positively when using an artificial intelligence-enabled chat tool. However, apart from that,
the group also found that when participants think their partner is using more AI-suggested responses, they perceive that
partner as less cooperative, and feel less connection with them.
“Technology companies tend to emphasize the use of AI tools to accomplish tasks faster and better, but they ignore the
social dimension,” said Malte Jung, associate professor of information science. “We do not live and work alone, and the
systems we use impact our interactions with others.”
In an experiment, researchers developed a smart-reply platform the group called “Moshi”, patterned after the no longer
existing Google “Allo”, the first smart-reply platform, released in 2016. Smart replies are generated from LLMs (large
language models) to predict reasonable next responses in chat-based interactions.
Participants were asked to talk about a policy issue and assigned to one of three conditions: both participants can use
smart replies; only one participant can use smart replies; or neither participant can use smart replies.
Researchers found that using smart replies increased communication efficiency, positive emotional language and
positive evaluations by communication partners. On average, smart replies accounted for 14.3% of sent messages. But
participants who their partners suspected of responding with smart replies were evaluated more negatively than those
who were thought to have typed their own responses, consistent with people’s common assumptions.
“While AI might be able to help you write,” Hohenstein, lead author and postdoctoral researcher, said, “it’s altering your
language in ways you might not expect, especially by making you sound more positive. This suggests that by using text-
generating AI, you’re sacrificing some of your own personal voice.”
12. How do people probably view a man using AI-suggested responses
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A. He has strong opinions.
B. He lacks cooperativeness.
C. He is incapable of working on his own.
D. He is efficient in positive communication.
13. What did the subjects do in the experiment
A. They explained how they used the platform.
B. They predicted possible responses from AI.
C. They evaluated replies made by their partners.
D. They paired AI-generated questions and answers.
14. What does Hohenstein think of AI-aided writing
A. It helps highlight your personal style.
B. It increases your productivity.
C. It changes the tone of your writing.
D. It polishes your writing as you wish.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The advance in AI-based chat tool
B. The significance of AI in social context
C. The efficiency of AI-involved conversation
D. The effect of AI on interpersonal perception
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。
The Importance of Community
A community can help us to feel connected to something larger than ourselves. Experiencing a sense of belonging is
vital for our psychological well-being.
Being part of a healthy community can help us feel connected to others, as well as feel we're part of something larger
than ourselves. _____16_____ For those, a community can provide that necessary sense of belonging.
_____17_____ When we're going through a difficult time, it can be enormously helpful to have people who we can turn
munity members can offer us emotional support, practical help,and advice. They can also help us to feel we
aren't alone in our struggles.
A community can also help us to develop a sense of identity. When we're part of a community,we learn about shared
values and beliefs. _____18_____ This can help us feel we have a place in the world,and that we are part of something
important.
Finally, a community can also help to reduce stress and loneliness. When we're part of a community, we have people to
talk to and connect with. _____19_____ And therefore we feel less stressed and we feel we're part of something larger
than ourselves. Research shows that people who are part of strong communities are also more likely to exercise regularly
and eat a healthy diet. _____20_____
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Thus, community helps reduce stress and loneliness and, ultimately, benefits our physical health in addition to our mental
health.
A. This can help us to feel less alone.
B. Finding community is well worth the effort.
C. We also learn about our history and culture.
D. There are a number of ways to connect to a community.
E. Being part of a healthy community can also provide us with support.
F. They tend to have lower blood pressure and a lower risk of overweight.
G. This is especially important for people who've experienced mental shock or loss.
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节：完形填空（共 15 题，每小题 1 分，满分 15
分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
Joseph Dituri hasn’t seen the sun for days. The biomedical engineer has been underwater, with the goal of spending 100
days there in the name of ___21___ . Dituri is living in Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Florida. The100-square-foot hotel is
his intended home until the mission finishes, where he’ll ___22___ his research.
The submerged stay, if ___23___ , will also break the previous record of 73 days set by two Tennessee educators in
2014.
During the project, Dituri is attempting to ___24___ the effects of living in a high-pressure environment for a(n)
___25___ period. The human body has-never been underwater that long, so he will be ___26___ closely. For example,
he’ll be ___27___ to electrocardiograms, which measure the heart’s function. “I ___28___ there will be improvements
to my health,” Dituri said. His assumption is not made ___29___ —a previous study indicated potential ___30___ of
pressure exposure to cell growth. Dituri hopes this journey could ___31___ the treatment for age-related diseases.
Beyond research, the project is also a chance to promote ocean ___32___ “The ocean is in a bit of trouble,” Dituri said
in a video. “We also want to use the attention that the 100-day mission would draw to ___33___ young people’s curiosity
and passion.” Dituri will invite about 40 children to stay with him for 24 hours at a time.
“ ___34___ I only stayed 60 days, I eventually would turn a whole bunch of kids on to the exploration of the sea. That
would be a ___35___ ,” he said in an interview.
21. A. reputation B. freedom C. science D. entertainment
22. A. publish B. conduct C. advertise D. review
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23. A. necessary B. convenient C. accessible D. successful
24. A. forecast B. document C. imagine D. relieve
25. A. extended B. busy C. early D. essential
26. A. informed B. persuaded C. monitored D. satisfied
27. A. sensitive B. subjected C. familiar D. restricted
28. A. remember B. realize C. suppose D. admit
29. A. cautiously B. intentionally C. fearlessly D. groundlessly
30. A. costs B. difference C. practicality D. benefits
31. A. make for B. hold over C. refer to D. depend on
32. A. conservation B. expansion C. tourism D. transport
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33. A. dampen B. express C. stimulate D. appreciate
34. A. Now that B. In case C. Provided that D. Even if
35. A. win B. burden C. shame D. lesson
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。
The Getty Center sits on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains, ____36____ (tower) above the city of Los Angeles.
The museum was _____37_____ (origin) constructed to house the vast art collection belonging to oil tycoon J. Paul
Getty. Today, the modernist complex _____38_____ (stock) with so many art works that the exhibit arenas can show
just a part of them at a time, making the artistic special exhibitions a highlight of any visit to the Getty.
The Center's award-winning architect, Richard Meier, did ____39_____ outstanding job of creating a public space that
has surprised many visitors. Visitors go to the Getty thinking they are visiting a museum with works of art on the inside.
_____40_____ they discover instead is a work of art with a museum inside. Meier took some basic materials: metal,
stone and glass. Working with a billion-dollar budget, he perfectly combined them_____41_____(create)a work of
architecture that can excite visitors as much as the art collection inside _____42_____ (do). Around every corner and
at every turn, there is a new view_____43_____ store for guests. And then, just ____44_____ they think they have seen
it all, a new fountain or landscape pops up.
In addition to museum tours, the Getty also provides various free on-site tours, including tours of the gardens. These
______45______(explore) are a must for anyone interested in learning more about Meier's techniques and ideas.
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，你校外教要举办口语培训班，让
练习口语的所有的学生两人一组练习，随机挑选两个人分成一组练习，你对此有意见，说说原因和提建议。
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。
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。
It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town
were warming up and walking the route through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten
years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other
children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong He had worked so hard for this event!
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I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from
other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration. I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that
David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he
swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates
thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was
why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him
longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other
children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David
faced and was proud of his strong determination.
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.
We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me.
I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
请将答案写在答题卡上
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时间：100分钟 满分：150分折合为100分
阅读理解
A：BDA
B：BBDD
C：DDCA
D：BCCD
七选五
GECAF
完形填空
CBDBA CBCDD AACDC
语法填空
36. towering 37. originally 38. is stocked 39. an 40. What
4l. to create 42. does 43. in 44. when 45. explorations
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