2023-2024学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题
(考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the weather be like tomorrow
A. Rainy. B. Cold. C. Warm.
2. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
3. What time does the man think they will leave
A. At 7:15. B. At 7:25. C. At 7:35.
4. What day is it today
A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.
5. What’s wrong with the man’s old phone
A. It is broken. B. It is too old. C. It is bad-looking.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. How many people will have dinner with the man
A. Four. B. Five. C. Eight.
7. Why does the woman suggest the man go to the bars downstairs
A. The bars have different menus.
B. Her restaurant gets fully booked up.
C. There are tables suitable for the man there.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. Why is the woman concerned about the dessert
A. She doesn’t like sweets.
B. She doesn’t like cheese.
C. She can’t eat milk products.
9. How does the man eat the dessert
A. By itself. B. With water. C. With tea.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is the girl’s project topic related to
A. History. B. Foreign language. C. International relations.
11. When will the trip to Paris begin
A. On Friday. B. In five days. C. About half a month later.
12. What might help persuade the girl’s father to let her go
A. That many other students will be going.
B. That almost everything will already be paid for.
C. That the group will visit many interesting places.
13. Who is the man
A. The school principal. B. A college professor. C. A high schoolteacher.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the woman do for Mrs. Thompsonsometimes
A. She gives her yoga classes.
B. She looks after her baby.
C. She cleans her house.
15. Where did the woman work last summer
A. At a gym. B. At a neighbor’s house. C. At an animal hospital.
16. What is the man’s attitude towards dogs
A. He is afraid of them.
B. He doesn’t like them.
C. He thinks they are fun to play with.
听下面一段短文，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker do
A. A coach. B. Aprofessor. C. A doctor.
18. What is a great way to make a good first impression
A. Making eye contact. B. Dressing properly. C. Having good posture.
19. What is important when you first meet someone
A. Shaking hands with them.
B. Greeting them.
C. Using their names.
20. What does the speaker suggest doing
A. Not bothering others.
B. Not controlling the conversation.
C. Not letting others talk about themselves.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Whether you’re after a quiet beach holiday or an adventure-packed trip, with over 700 islands and 30 territories, the Caribbean offers many choices. Here we will provide practical tips to help you plan your dream Caribbean vacation.
Choosing the Best Time to Visit
Generally speaking, the Caribbean has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather year-round. Hurricanes are common during the summer months, so it’s advised to avoid travel during this season if possible. The best time to visit typically starts in November and runs through April. Be sure to check local weather forecasts before your trip.
Experiencing the Local Culture
The Caribbean is home to a variety of cultures. The local culture is a key part of the Caribbean experience, so make sure to soak up as much as you can. Visit museums and historical sites to get a deeper understanding of the local heritage, or explore local festivals for a display of music, dance, and art. Moreover, the people of the Caribbean are well known for their friendliness, so don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation.
Planning Your Activities
Whether you’re into diving, hiking, shopping, or simply lying on the beach, you will be able to pick between endless activities. Besides, you can try your hand at deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, or even bungee jumping. If you’re looking for something more laid back, take a guided tour of the island’s botanical gardens or explorer its national parks. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to review safety guidelines and pack all the necessary equipment before your adventure.
In conclusion, the Caribbean offers a diverse travel experience that caters to different preferences and budgets. With careful planning and a bit of research, you can plan a vacation that is truly unforgettable. So don’t wait — start planning your dream Caribbean trip today!
1. Which month is the best time to visit the Caribbean
A. July. B. December. C. August. D. June.
2. What is known about the Caribbean experience
A. Visitors can experience different cultures and activities.
B Visitors can have the opportunity to play local music.
C. Visitors have to be concerned about the safety of accommodation.
D. Deep-sea fishing is not allowed for the reason of ocean protection.
3. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A fashion magazine. B. A shopping guide.
C. A geography textbook. D. A travel brochure.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要说明了如何计划理想的加勒比海度假的实用建议。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Choosing the Best Time to Visit部分中“The best time to visit typically starts in November and runs through April. Be sure to check local weather forecasts before your trip. (参观的最佳时间通常从11月开始，一直持续到4月。旅行前一定要查看当地的天气预报。)”可知，十二月是游览加勒比海的最佳时间。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Experiencing the Local Culture部分中“The Caribbean is home to a variety of cultures. The local culture is a key part of the Caribbean experience, so make sure to soak up as much as you can. Visit museums and historical sites to get a deeper understanding of the local heritage, or explore local festivals for a display of music, dance, and art. (加勒比海是多种文化的家园。当地文化是加勒比海体验的关键部分，所以一定要尽可能多地吸收。参观博物馆和历史遗址，深入了解当地的遗产，或探索当地的节日，展示音乐，舞蹈和艺术。)”可知，游客可以体验不同的文化和活动是加勒比海旅游的特色。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Whether you’re after a quiet beach holiday or an adventure-packed trip, with over 700 islands and 30 territories, the Caribbean offers many choices. Here we will provide practical tips to help you plan your dream Caribbean vacation. (无论你是想在安静的海滩度假还是冒险之旅，加勒比海有700多个岛屿和30个地区，你都有很多选择。在这里，我们将提供实用的建议，帮助你计划你的梦想加勒比海度假。)”结合章主要说明了如何计划理想的加勒比海度假的实用建议。可推知文章出自一本旅游手册。故选D。
B
We live in a town with three beaches. There are two parts less than 10 minutes’ walk from home where neighborhood children gather to play. However, what my children want to do after school is pick up a screen — any screen — and stare at it for hours. They are not alone. Today’s children spend an average of four and a half hours a day looking at screens, split between watching television and using the Internet.
In the past few years, an increasing number of people and organisations have begun coming up with plans to counter this trend. A couple of years ago film-maker David Bond realised that his children, then aged five and three, were attached to screens to the point where he was able to say “chocolate” into his three-year-old son’s ear without getting a response. He realised that something needed to change, and, being a London media type, appointed himself “marketing director from Nature”. He documented his journey as he set about treating nature as a brand to be marketed to young people. The result was Project Wild Thing, a film which charts the birth of the World Network, a group of organisations with the common goal of getting children out into nature.
“Just five more minutes outdoors can make a difference,” David Bond says. “There is a lot of really interesting evidence which seems to be suggesting that if children are inspired up to the age of seven, then being outdoors will be on habit for life.” His own children have got into the habit of playing outside now: “We just send them out into the garden and tell them not to come back in for a while.”
Summer is upon us. There is an amazing world out there and it needs our children as much as they need it. Let us get them out and let them play.
4. What is the problem with the author’s children
A. They often annoy their neighbours. B. They are tired of doing their homework.
C. They have no friends to play with D. They stay in front of screens for too long.
5. How did David Bond advocate his idea
A. By making a documentary film. B. By organizing outdoor activities.
C. By advertising in London media. D. By creating a network of friends.
6. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “charts” in paragraph 2
A. records B. predicts C. delays D. confirms
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Let Children Have Fun B. Young Children Need More Free Time
C. Market Nature to Children D. David Bond: A Role Model for Children
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了电影制作人David Bond为了让孩子们远离屏幕，拍摄自己的旅行，并将自然当作一个品牌，推销给年轻人。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, what my children want to do after school is pick up a screen — any screen — and stare at it for hours. (然而，我的孩子们放学后想做的是拿起一个屏幕——任何屏幕——盯着它看几个小时)”可知，作者的孩子一放学后就想拿起屏幕，他们在屏幕前呆的时间太长了，这是一个问题。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He documented his journey as he set about treating nature as a brand to be marked to young people. (他记录了他的旅程，他开始把大自然当作一个品牌，让年轻人看到)”可知，David Bond通过拍一个纪录片宣传他的想法。故选A项。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据本句“a film which charts the birth of the World Network, a group of organisations with the common goal of getting children out into nature.（这部电影charts世界网络诞生，世界网络这个组织的共同目标是让孩子们走进大自然。），由“a film”可知，本句主语是一部电影，下文“the birth of the World Network (世界网络的诞生)”解释了这部电影的主旨。由此推知，划线词charts意为“记录、描绘”，与“records”意思一致。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“He documented his journey as he set about treating nature as a brand to be marketed to young people. The result was Project Wild Thing, a film which charts the birth of the World Network, a group of organisations with the common goal of getting children out into nature. (他把自己的旅行记录下来，开始把自然当作一个品牌，推销给年轻人。其结果是Project Wild Thing，一部记录了世界网络诞生的电影，世界网络是以让孩子们接触大自然为共同目标的团体)”可推知，本文主要讲述了电影制作人David Bond为了让孩子们远离屏幕，拍摄自己的旅行，并将自然当作一个品牌，推销给年轻人，这是本文的中心内容。由此可知，C项“Market Nature to Children(把自然推销给年轻人)”适合作本文标题。故选C项。
C
Will the AI chatbots eat search engines’ lunch For more than 20 years, search engines have been the Internet’s front door. Google has dominated the field in most of the world. But nothing lasts forever, particularly in technology.
Just ask IBM, which once ruled business computing or Nokia, once the leader in mobile phones. Both fell behind because they didn’t follow big technological transitions. Now another tech innovation might announce a similar shift and a similar opportunity. ChatGPT has put itself on center stage, by letting people chat with an AI directly. ChatGPT can write essays in various styles, explain complex concepts, summarize texts and answer questions. And it can collect, process and combine knowledge from the web: for example, listing holiday spots that match certain criteria, or suggesting menus or schedules. If asked, it can explain its reasoning and provide details. Many things that people use search engines for today, in short, can be done better withchatbots.
Will ChatGPT help students cheat better Yes, but as with many other technology developments, it’s not a simple black and white situation. Decades ago, students could copy encyclopedia entries, and more recently, they’ve been able to search the Internet and explore into Wikipedia entries. ChatGPT offers new abilities for everything from helping with research to doing their homework for them. Many ChatGPT answers already sound like student essays. Ask the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to write an essay about the cause of the American Civil War and you can watch it produce a persuasive term paper in a matter of seconds.
It can even pass a number of exams. It scored 60% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination, 70% on an exam for lawyers, 78% on New York state’s high school chemistry exam’s multiple-choice section, and ranked the 40th on the Law School Admission Test.
A high school teacher concluded ChatGPT already writes better than most students today. He’s torn between admiring ChatGPT’s potential usefulness and fearing its harm to human learning: “Is this moment more like the invention of the calculator, saving me from the boredom of long division, or more like the invention of the player piano, robbing us of what can be communicated only through human emotion ”
8. What is the reason why some tech companies fail to develop
A. The sharp rising market cost. B. The negative impact of local economy.
C. Their shift to other business fields. D. Their failure to keep pace with tech changes.
9. What is ChatGPT unable to do according to the text
A. Write various articles. B. Schedule a holiday trip.
C. Play the piano. D. Explain complex concepts.
10. What is the purpose of the percentages mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To explain a rule. B. To illustrate a fact.
C. To make a prediction. D. To clarify a concept.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT
A. Neutral. B. Positive. C. Critical. D. Ambiguous.
【答案】8 D 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了ChatGPT强大的功能及对其潜在危害的反思。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Just ask IBM, which once ruled business computing or Nokia, once the leader in mobile phones. Both fell behind because they didn’t follow big technological transitions.”（只要问问曾经统治商业计算的IBM，或者曾经是移动电话领导者的诺基亚就知道了。这两家公司之所以落后，是因为它们没有跟上重大的技术转型。）可知，一些公司失败是因为他们没能跟上科技变革的步伐。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“ChatGPT can write essays in various styles, explain complex concepts, summarize texts and answer questions. And it can collect, process and combine knowledge from the web: for example, listing holiday spots that match certain criteria, or suggesting menus or schedules.”（ChatGPT可以写各种风格的文章，解释复杂的概念，总结文本和回答问题。它还可以收集、处理和整合来自网络的信息：例如，列出符合特定标准的度假地点，或者建议菜单或时间表。）可知，ChatGPT可以写各种风格的文章，安排假期旅行，解释复杂的概念，文章没有提到它可以弹钢琴。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“It can even pass a number of exams. It scored 60% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination, 70% on an exam for lawyers, 78% on New York state’s high school chemistry exam’s multiple-choice section, and ranked the 40th on the Law School Admission Test.”（它甚至可以通过一些考试。它在美国医疗执照考试中得分60%，在律师考试中得分70%，在纽约州高中化学考试的多项选择题中得分78%，在法学院入学考试中排名第40位。）可知，本段列举的数据表明了一个事实，即ChatGPT可以通过一些考试。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“He’s torn between admiring ChatGPT’s potential usefulness and fearing its harm to human learning: “Is this moment more like the invention of the calculator, saving me from the boredom of long division, or more like the invention of the player piano, robbing us of what can be communicated only through human emotion ””（他在欣赏ChatGPT的潜在用途和担心它对人类学习的危害之间左右两难：“这一刻更像是计算器的发明，把我从长除法的无聊中拯救出来，还是更像是自动钢琴的发明，剥夺了我们只能通过人类情感交流的东西 ”）并结合上文对ChatGPT强大功能的具体介绍可知，作者一方面承认其强大的功能，另一方面又通过最后一段一位高中老师说的话，反思了ChatGPT的潜在危害，故作者的态度是不偏不倚的，是中立的（Neutral）。故选A项。
D
Many people believe that working to the maximum is the secret to success, but research has found that moderation(适度) also gets results on the job.
In a study led by Ellen Langer of Harvard University, researchers asked people to translate sentences into a new a made-up language. Subjects who practiced the language moderately beforehand made fewer errors than those who practiced extensively or not at all. High levels of knowledge can make people too attached to traditional ways of viewing problems across fields the arts, sciences, and politics. High conscientiousness is related to lower job performance, especially in simple jobs where it doesn’t pay to be a perfectionist.
How long we stay on the clock and how we spend that time are under careful examination in many workplaces. The young banker who eats lunch at his desk is probably seen as a go-getter, while his colleagues who chat over a relaxed conference-room meal get dirty looks from the corner office. “People from cultures that value relationships more than ours does are shocked by the thought of eating alone in front of a computer”, says Art Markman, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. Social interaction has been shown to lift mood(情绪) and get people thinking in new directions and in ways that could help improve any post-lunch effort.
Markman also promotes off-task time. “Part of being a good thinker is experiencing things that are seemingly unrelated to what you are working on at the moment but give you fresh ideas about your work,” he says. “Also, there is a lot of research showing that a positive mood leads to higher levels of productivity and creativity. So, when people do things to increase their life satisfaction, they also make themselves more effective at work.”
12. What does Ellen Langer’s study show
A. It is worthwhile to be a perfectionist B. Translation makes people knowledgeable.
C. Simpler jobs require greater caution. D. Moderate effort produces the best result.
13. The underlined word “go-getter” in paragraph 3 refers to someone Who_______.
A. is good at handling pressure B. works hard to become successful
C. a has a natural talent for his job. D. gets on well with his co-workers
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. A good thinker is able to inspire other people.
B. Experience unrelated to your job is useless.
C. A cheerful mood helps make a creative mind.
D. Focusing on what you do raises productivity.
15. What does the text seem to advocate
A. Middle-of-the-road work habits. B. Balance between work and family.
C. Long-standing cultural traditions. D. Harmony in the work environment.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了许多人认为工作到最大限度是成功的秘诀，但研究发现，适度的工作也会带来成果。所以要适度工作，工作时要有积极的情绪，这会让自己在工作中更有效率。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Many people believe that working to the maximum is the secret to success, but research has found that moderation(适度) also gets results on the job.(许多人认为工作到最大限度是成功的秘诀，但研究发现，适度的工作也会带来成果。)”和第二段中“In a study led by Ellen Langer of Harvard University, researchers asked people to translate sentences into a new a made-up language. Subjects who practiced the language moderately beforehand made fewer errors than those who practiced extensively or not at all.(在哈佛大学Ellen Langer领导的一项研究中，研究人员要求人们将句子翻译成一种新的虚构的语言。那些事先适度练习这门语言的受试者比那些全力练习或根本不练习的受试者犯的错误要少。)”可知，第一段提出主题，即适度的工作也会带来成果，接着第二段作者用Ellen Langer的研究来证明这一点，由此可推知，Ellen Langer的研究表明适度的努力会产生最好的结果。故选D。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词下文“while his colleagues who chat over a relaxed conference-room meal get dirty looks from the corner office.(而他那些在会议室吃饭时闲聊的同事们则在角落办公室里得到不屑的目光。)”可知，while前后是对比关系，那些在会议室吃饭时闲聊的同事会得到别人不屑的目光，即被认为不努力工作，相反，那些在办公桌前吃午饭的年轻银行家可能被视为是一个努力工作以求成功的人，由此可知，划线单词go-getter，指的是那些努力工作以求成功的人，故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Also, there is a lot of research showing that a positive mood leads to higher levels of productivity and creativity.(此外，许多研究表明，积极的情绪能够提高生产力和创造力。 )”可知，积极的情绪能够提高生产力和创造力，由此可推知，愉快的心情有助于创造性思维。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“but research has found that moderation(适度) also gets results on the job.(但研究发现，适度的工作也会带来成果)”和第二段中“High conscientiousness is related to lower job performance, especially in simple jobs where it doesn’t pay to be a perfectionist.(高尽责性与低工作表现有关，尤其是在简单的工作中，追求完美并不值得。)”可知，文章主要介绍研究表明适度的工作也会带来成果，所以文章提倡适度工作，即中庸的工作习惯。故选A。
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。
Healthy aging topic overview
What is healthy aging ___16___ How you will feel as you get older depends on many things, including what health problems run in your family and the choices you make. If you take good care of your body and learn positive ways to deal with stress now, you can slow down or even prevent problems that often come with getting older.
What determines how healthy you will be as you get older ___17___The most important one is your family history( genetics).If your family members have diseases or ongoing health problems, then you may have a greater chance of having those problems yourself.
What kinds of changes should you expect as you age Changes as you get older are usually gradual. Certain physical changes are common. Most people start needing reading glasses around age 40; many have some hearing loss later in life; the kidneys are less able to keep enough water…So as you get older, it's important to be physically active, drink plenty of water, and choose healthy foods.___18___
What do you need to do to feel your best as you age One of the most important things you can do for your health at any age is to be physically active.___19___People who stay active are less likely to get depressed. Physical activity can be anything from walking to gardening to working out at the Um. The important thing is to be active almost every day.
On the whole, it' s never too early or too late to change bad habits and start good ones.___20___
A. Getting older is a natural part of life.
B. What can you control about healthy aging
C. Physical activity keeps your body strong, and it helps with how you feel.
D. Doing these things will help your body work well for a longer period of time.
E. The changes you' ll go through as you get older depend on a number of things.
F. Whatever your age or condition, there is a type of physical activity that's right for you.
G. Whenever you start, a healthy lifestyle can make a difference in how you feel and what you can do。
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. D 19. C 20. G
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇健康方面的短文阅读。文章主要介绍随着年龄的增长，如何保持健康？作者给我们一些建议。
【16题详解】
根据前句What is healthy aging 什么是健康老化 和后句How you will feel as you get older depends on many things, including what health problems run in your family and the choices you make.随着年龄的增长，你会有什么样的感觉取决于很多事情，包括你的家庭有哪些健康问题以及你做出的选择。可知，这里承上启下句，所以填:变老是生活中很自然的一部分。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据前句What determines how healthy you will be as you get older 是什么决定了随着年龄的增长的健康程度 和后句The most important one is your family history( genetics).最重要的因素是你的家族史（基因）。可知，这里承上启下句，所以填: 随着年龄的增长，你所经历的变化取决于很多因素。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据前句So as you get older, it's important to be physically active, drink plenty of water, and choose healthy foods. 所以随着年龄的增长，多运动，多喝水，选择健康的食物是很重要的，可知，做这些事情可以帮助你的身体在更长的时间内保持良好的工作状态。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据前句One of the most important things you can do for your health at any age is to be physically active. 在任何年龄，你都可以为你的健康做的最重要的事情之一就是锻炼身体，可知，体育活动使你的身体保持强壮，它有助于你的感受。故选C。
【20题详解】
根据前句On the whole, it' s never too early or too late to change bad habits and start good ones. 总的来说，改变坏习惯并开始养成好习惯永远不会太早或太晚，可知，无论何时开始，健康的生活方式都会对你的感觉和你能做的事情产生影响。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Vernon Jackson goes to work at his barbershop even on his off days. But it’s not because he wants to earn as much ____21____ as possible— it’s because that’s the day he has set aside for VIP ____22____: children with special needs.
Haircuts are one of the things those children typically struggled with. After ____23____ so many horror stories that parents were going through with other barbers who had no patience, he resolved to ____24____ his day off and open his shop only for children looking to get a proper ____25____.
“There would be no other barbers in the shop and I could give them all my ____26____.”
As Jackson cut he started ____27____, making sure children in his chair keep a smile. Sometimes that meant dancing. Other times, it meant belting out a Taylor Swift song
His goal is to get the children who are sensitive to unfamiliar environments accustomed to the shop so they can feel ____28____ when other employees and clients are present.
Not only does he work on his day off, but he does it for free. When he ____29____ the idea on social media a friend offered to sponsor a haircut. Soon more people asked to _____30_____ and Jackson started a GoFundMe.
“Some parents would _____31_____ any amount just for their children to have an experience like any other person. At the end of it, I can tell them ‘It’s _____32_____,’” he said. “They say ‘I got to give you a tip.’” I say,“No, trust me. This is a _____33_____ from the community, myself— please receive it.”
“I’ve had parents bursting into tears, had grandparents getting _____34_____” said Jackson who’s done more than 300 free cuts to date. “It has allowed me to _____35_____ to my fullest capacity and to see what happens when I do.”
21. A. money B. respect C. recognition D. trust
22. A. employees B. parents C. client D. donor
23. A. composing B. sharing C. believing D. hearing
24. A. waste B. star C. sacrifice D. invest
25. A. rest B. cut C. dinner D. conversation
26. A. attention B. sympathy C. anticipation D. pleasure
27. A. arising B. entertaining C. screaming D. interrupting
28. A. realistic B. humble C. astonished D. comfortable
29. A. stole B. advertised C. rejected D. considered
30. A. donate B. celebrate C. compete D. inspect
31. A. save B. receive C. pay D. deposit
32. A. delayed B. covered C. finished D. included
33. A. gift B. message C. representative D. guarantee
34. A. dynamic B. desperate C. emotional D. breathless
35. A. learn B. swell C. judge D. love
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。介绍了一个理发师免费为理发店特殊客户——儿童理发的暖心故事。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这并不是因为他想赚尽可能多的钱，而是因为这是他为VIP客户——有特殊需求的孩子——留出的日子。A. money金钱；B. respect尊重；C. recognition认知，识别；D. trust信任。根据第9空前句“Not only does he work on his day off, but he does it for free.”（他不仅在休息日工作，而且是免费的）可知，他做这件事不是为了钱，故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这并不是因为他想赚尽可能多的钱，而是因为这是他为VIP客户——有特殊需求的孩子——留出的日子。A. employees雇员；B. parents父母；C. client客户；D. donor捐献者。根据人物设定，他工作的地方是理发店，他服务的对象自然是客户，故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在听到家长们和其他没有耐心的理发师一起经历的许多恐怖故事后，他决定牺牲一天的休息时间，只为希望得到合适理发的孩子们开店。A. composing撰写；B. sharing分享；C. believing相信；D. hearing听见。此处指的是平时工作过程中的所见所闻，只有D选项贴合句意，故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在听到家长们和其他没有耐心的理发师一起经历的许多恐怖故事后，他决定牺牲一天的休息时间，只为希望得到合适理发的孩子们开店。A. waste浪费；B. star主演、使主演；C. sacrifice牺牲；D. invest投资。此处指的是牺牲自己的休息时间为孩子们理发，故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在听到家长们和其他没有耐心的理发师一起经历的许多恐怖故事后，他决定牺牲一天的休息时间，只为希望得到合适理发的孩子们开店。A. rest休息；B. cut发型；C. dinner正餐；D. conversation对话。显然，孩子们来理发店是为了理发，故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：店里不会有其他理发师，我可以把所有的注意力都放在他们身上。A. attention注意力；B. sympathy同情；C. anticipation期盼；D. pleasure乐趣。根据关键词“不会有其他理发师”可知，没有其他理发师意味着不会有其他客户，我可以完全专注孩子们，故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：杰克逊剪头发时，他开始娱乐孩子们，确保坐在他椅子上的孩子们保持微笑。A. arising出现；B. entertaining娱乐；C. screaming尖叫；D. interrupting打断。根据后句“Sometimes that meant dancing. Other times, it meant belting out a Taylor Swift song”（有时这意味着跳舞。其他时候，这意味着大声唱一首泰勒·斯威夫特的歌），唱歌跳舞都是娱乐活动，故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的目标是让那些对陌生环境敏感的孩子们习惯商店，这样当其他员工和客户在场时，他们就能感到舒适。A. realistic现实的；B. humble谦逊的；C. astonished震惊的；D. comfortable舒适的。根据第3空“After ___3__so many horror stories that parents were going through with other barbers who had no patience”（在听到家长们和其他没有耐心的理发师一起经历的许多恐怖故事后）可知，这些体验让孩子不舒服，我的目的正是为了让他们在理发时感到舒服，故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他在社交媒体上宣传这个想法时，一位朋友主动提出赞助他理发。A. stole偷窃；B. advertised宣传，做广告；C. rejected拒绝；D. considered考虑。根据关键词“社交媒体”可知，这是一种宣传，故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，更多的人要求捐款，杰克逊创办了GoFundMe。A. donate捐献；B. celebrate庆祝；C. compete竞争；D. inspect检阅。根据第9空可知，更多人要求赞助，此处赞助实际上是一种捐助，故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他说：“有些父母会支付任何金额，只是为了让他们的孩子像其他人一样体验。A. save节约；B. receive收到；C. pay支付；D. deposit寄存。根据第12空后句“They say ‘I got to give you a tip.”（他们说‘我得给你小费。’”）可知，这些父母愿意支付金钱让孩子获得体验，故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我可以告诉他们“这是已经被支付过的”。A. delayed耽误；B. covered覆盖，涉及；C. finished完成；D. included包括。根据第10题，因为得到了捐助，所以理发费用已经支付过了，故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我说：“不，相信我。这是社会给的礼物，我自己——请收下。”A. gift礼物；B. message信息；C. representative代表；D. guarantee保证。作者免费给孩子们理发，并受到捐助，这是给孩子们的礼物，故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：已经为300多个孩子免费理发的杰克逊说：“我的父母都哭了，祖父母也情绪激动。”A. dynamic动态的；B. desperate绝望的；C. emotional感情的、情绪激动的；D. breathless气喘吁吁的。根据句意，父母哭了，根据我的所作所为可推知，父母因开心或自豪而哭泣，只有C选项的“激动的”最贴合祖父母的心情，故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“这让我能够尽情地爱，并看到我爱的时候会发生什么。” A. learn学习；B. swell膨胀；C. judge判断；D. love爱。根据第14题可知，我已经为300多个孩子免费理发了，最能体现的是我的一种爱，只有D选项最贴合语境，故选D项。
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I was a little girl, my family moved to a tiny town at the bottom of a big mountain. One day after school, while ____36____(explore) the green woods of this magnificent mountain, I almost ____37____(fall) on a set of stairs. What could these steps lead to ____38____ (curious) got the best of me as I knew it would be starting to get dark soon. I started climbing up those strangely ____39____(mystery) steps.
I climbed and climbed. There was nothing but just green bushes and these steps. I had to reach the top! However, it was now getting really dark. My mum ____40____ (be) worried sick if I didn’t come home soon. So I ran back home almost in ____41____ dark and tried not to get too scared.
Anxiously I went to bed dreaming about ____42____I would find at the top of this magical mountain. Could there be a castle up there Maybe I would find a monster. Maybe I was taking the risk of never coming back home. Or, maybe all I would find was ____43____(absolute) nothing! But something inside me was going to climb that mountain ____44____all cost. I couldn’t wait _____45_____ (try) this adventure again.
【答案】36. exploring
37. fell 38. Curiosity
39 mysterious
40. would be
41. the 42. what
43. absolutely
44. at 45. to try
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者小时候在一个大山脚下看到了一组台阶，他很好奇，就往上爬。但是由于天色晚了，怕妈妈担心，作者带着遗憾回去了。回到家，他仍然放不下再尝试一次的想法。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一天放学后，当我在这座雄伟的山上探索绿色的树林时，我差点在一组台阶上摔倒。分析句子结构可知，此处是while引导的时间状语从句的省略形式，完整形式应为while I was exploring the green woods of this magnificent mountain，因从句和主句主语一致，故将从句主语和be动词一起省略，留下现在分词作状语。故填exploring。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：一天放学后，当我在这座雄伟的山上探索绿色的树林时，我差点在一组台阶上摔倒。分析句子结构可知，空处缺谓语动词，根据“One day after school”可知，描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填fell。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：尽管我知道天很快就要黑了，但是好奇心还是占了上风。根据“got the best of me”可知，空处缺名词作主语，Curiosity作名词表示“好奇心”，表示抽象含义时，是不可数名词。故填Curiosity。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：我开始爬上那些奇怪而神秘的台阶。根据“steps”可知，空处需填形容词，作定语，mysterious作形容词，表示“神秘的”，故填mysterious。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：如果我不早点回家，我妈妈会担心得要命的。分析句子结构可知，空处缺谓语动词，根据“if I didn’t”可知，条件状语从句用了一般过去时，主句要用过去将来时，表示在这种条件下，将可能发生的情况。故填would be。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：所以我几乎在黑暗中往家跑，尽量不让自己太害怕。固定搭配in the dark表示“在黑暗中”。故填the。
【42题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：我焦虑地躺在床上，梦想着在这座神奇的山顶能找到什么。分析句子结构可知，空处引导宾语从句，作介词about的宾语，从句缺find的宾语，指代“事物”，故用what引导。故填what。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：或者，也许我发现那里什么也没有！分析句子结构可知，空处需填副词作状语，修饰系表结构“was nothing”，故填absolutely。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：但我内心深处有个念头要不惜一切代价去爬那座山。固定搭配at all cost表示“无论如何，不惜一切代价”，符合句意。故填at。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我迫不及待地想再试一次这次冒险。固定搭配couldn’t wait to do sth表示“迫不及待去做某事”。故填to try。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你在暑期里参观了市博物馆举办的一次“遇见中国戏曲(Meet the Chinese Opera)”
的展览，请你为你校英文报写一则评论，内容包括：
1.展览概况；
2.观展感受；
3.提出建议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】This summer holiday witnessed numerous visitors to the “Meet the Chinese Opera” exhibition in the city museum.
To cultivate citizen’s artistic accomplishment, the museum exhibited many fantastic pictures, ranging from Peking Opera, Shaoxing Opera to Kunqu Opera, bringing an audio-visual feast for the art lovers. I enjoyed every second of the display and was particularly attracted by Peking Opera Legend of the White Snake. Exposed to the plots, colors and affection, I seemed to be personally on the scene.
Sincerely, I hope in the future shows can last longer and more distinguished works can be displayed.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，假定你是李华，你在暑期里参观了市博物馆举办的一次“遇见中国戏曲(Meet the Chinese Opera)”。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
见证：witness→see
培养：cultivate→foster
喜欢： enjoy→ be fond of
特别地：particularly→especially
2. 句式拓展
同义句
原句： I enjoyed every second of the display and was particularly attracted by Peking Opera Legend of the White Snake.
拓展句： I enjoyed every second of the display ,attracted by Peking Opera Legend of the White Snake.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Sincerely, I hope in the future shows can last longer and more distinguished works can be displayed.（省略that的宾语从句）
[高分句型2] To cultivate citizen’s artistic accomplishment, the museum exhibited many fantastic pictures, ranging from Peking Opera, Shaoxing Opera to Kunqu Opera, bringing an audio-visual feast for the art lovers.（非谓语作状语）
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college.Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet,her love for ballet had faded years before,and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school,as Kelly left the dance studio,she walked past the gym,fascinated by boxers(拳击手)training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack.On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase：BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔).That was what Kelly really wanted to do.She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path.
The next day,she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer,right Besides, boxing is only for boys,and you’re so good at ballet.Lean into your strength,Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted,“and what exactly does ‘only for boys’mean,anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually,touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her.Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision,no matter what.But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout,where she was required to show her footwork and punching(击打)abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn＇t come natural to Kelly,but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice.
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。
Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
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The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
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【答案】Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom. Ballet was the Kelly way of life, so only her sister knew about boxing, and her mother would have stopped it. Because boxing didn't come naturally to Kelly, she just came to love it, so she often got knocked down during training and suffered. Now that you've made a choice, you can't give up. She has an unyielding spirit and must participate in the qualifiers.
The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted. Kelly was afraid to look at the published list for fear of losing out. Then a woman tapped her on the shoulder and told her she had been chosen. The voice sounded familiar to her. It was her mother. Her sister stood by smiling. Before she knew it, her mother told her she had known she had been boxing. Her mother very much support her. Now through the qualifiers, the family happily went home to celebrate. This really echoes the saying, "Interest is the best teacher".
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了凯利从热爱芭蕾到喜欢拳击的转变。渐渐地被她的决心和热情所感动的姐姐塞蕾娜也开始理解和支持她。在预选赛中，她被要求与其他候选人展示自己的步法和出拳能力。拳击对凯利来说并不是天生的，但她已经下定决心坚持自己的选择。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后凯莉开始了她的选拔赛训练，并对她的妈妈保密。”可知，第一段可描写凯利开始拳击训练，并吃了很多苦，但没有放弃。
②由第二段首句内容“接下来的星期一，拳击选拔赛的结果公布了。”可知，第二段可描写凯利通过了预选赛，同时得到了妈妈的支持。
2.续写线索：瞒着妈妈——训练——受伤——坚持——通过预选——妈妈支持
3.词汇激活
行为类
（1）阻止：stop/prevent
（2）回家：go back home/return home
（3）参加：participate in /take part in
情绪类
（1）害怕：be afraid /fear/be scared
（2）高兴：happily /delighted/glad
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Because boxing didn't come naturally to Kelly, she just came to love it, so she often got knocked down during training and suffered.（句中使用原因状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Before she knew it, her mother told her she knew she was boxing.（句中使用时间状语从句）
[高分句型3]. Now that you've made a choice, you can't give up.（句中使用原因状语从句）
听力答案：1-5 CACCB 6-10ACBCA 11-15 CBCBC 16-20 AAACB2023-2024学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题
(考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the weather be like tomorrow
A. Rainy. B. Cold. C. Warm.
2. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
3. What time does the man think they will leave
A. At 7:15. B. At 7:25. C. At 7:35.
4. What day is it today
A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.
5. What’s wrong with the man’s old phone
A. It is broken. B. It is too old. C. It is bad-looking.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. How many people will have dinner with the man
A. Four. B. Five. C. Eight.
7 Why does the woman suggest the man go to the bars downstairs
A. The bars have different menus.
B. Her restaurant gets fully booked up.
C. There are tables suitable for the man there.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. Why is the woman concerned about the dessert
A. She doesn’t like sweets.
B. She doesn’t like cheese.
C. She can’t eat milk products.
9. How does the man eat the dessert
A. By itself. B. With water. C. With tea.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is the girl’s project topic related to
A. History. B. Foreign language. C. International relations.
11. When will the trip to Paris begin
A. On Friday. B. In five days. C. About half a month later.
12. What might help persuade the girl’s father to let her go
A. That many other students will be going.
B. That almost everything will already be paid for.
C. That the group will visit many interesting places.
13. Who is the man
A. The school principal. B. A college professor. C. A high schoolteacher.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the woman do for Mrs. Thompsonsometimes
A. She gives her yoga classes.
B. She looks after her baby.
C. She cleans her house.
15. Where did the woman work last summer
A. At a gym. B. At a neighbor’s house. C. At an animal hospital.
16. What is the man’s attitude towards dogs
A. He is afraid of them.
B. He doesn’t like them.
C. He thinks they are fun to play with.
听下面一段短文，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker do
A. A coach. B. Aprofessor. C. A doctor.
18. What is a great way to make a good first impression
A. Making eye contact. B. Dressing properly. C. Having good posture.
19. What is important when you first meet someone
A. Shaking hands with them.
B. Greeting them.
C. Using their names.
20. What does the speaker suggest doing
A. Not bothering others.
B. Not controlling the conversation.
C. Not letting others talk about themselves.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Whether you’re after a quiet beach holiday or an adventure-packed trip, with over 700 islands and 30 territories, the Caribbean offers many choices. Here we will provide practical tips to help you plan your dream Caribbean vacation.
Choosing the Best Time to Visit
Generally speaking, the Caribbean has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather year-round. Hurricanes are common during the summer months, so it’s advised to avoid travel during this season if possible. The best time to visit typically starts in November and runs through April. Be sure to check local weather forecasts before your trip.
Experiencing the Local Culture
The Caribbean is home to a variety of cultures. The local culture is a key part of the Caribbean experience, so make sure to soak up as much as you can. Visit museums and historical sites to get a deeper understanding of the local heritage, or explore local festivals for a display of music, dance, and art. Moreover, the people of the Caribbean are well known for their friendliness, so don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation.
Planning Your Activities
Whether you’re into diving, hiking, shopping, or simply lying on the beach, you will be able to pick between endless activities. Besides, you can try your hand at deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, or even bungee jumping. If you’re looking for something more laid back, take a guided tour of the island’s botanical gardens or explorer its national parks. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to review safety guidelines and pack all the necessary equipment before your adventure.
In conclusion, the Caribbean offers a diverse travel experience that caters to different preferences and budgets. With careful planning and a bit of research, you can plan a vacation that is truly unforgettable. So don’t wait — start planning your dream Caribbean trip today!
1. Which month is the best time to visit the Caribbean
A. July. B. December. C. August. D. June.
2. What is known about the Caribbean experience
A Visitors can experience different cultures and activities.
B. Visitors can have the opportunity to play local music.
C. Visitors have to be concerned about the safety of accommodation.
D. Deep-sea fishing is not allowed for the reason of ocean protection.
3. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A fashion magazine. B. A shopping guide.
C. A geography textbook. D. A travel brochure.
B
We live in a town with three beaches. There are two parts less than 10 minutes’ walk from home where neighborhood children gather to play. However, what my children want to do after school is pick up a screen — any screen — and stare at it for hours. They are not alone. Today’s children spend an average of four and a half hours a day looking at screens, split between watching television and using the Internet.
In the past few years, an increasing number of people and organisations have begun coming up with plans to counter this trend. A couple of years ago film-maker David Bond realised that his children, then aged five and three, were attached to screens to the point where he was able to say “chocolate” into his three-year-old son’s ear without getting a response. He realised that something needed to change, and, being a London media type, appointed himself “marketing director from Nature”. He documented his journey as he set about treating nature as a brand to be marketed to young people. The result was Project Wild Thing, a film which charts the birth of the World Network, a group of organisations with the common goal of getting children out into nature.
“Just five more minutes outdoors can make a difference,” David Bond says. “There is a lot of really interesting evidence which seems to be suggesting that if children are inspired up to the age of seven, then being outdoors will be on habit for life.” His own children have got into the habit of playing outside now: “We just send them out into the garden and tell them not to come back in for a while.”
Summer is upon us. There is an amazing world out there, and it needs our children as much as they need it. Let us get them out and let them play.
4. What is the problem with the author’s children
A. They often annoy their neighbours. B. They are tired of doing their homework.
C. They have no friends to play with D. They stay in front of screens for too long.
5. How did David Bond advocate his idea
A. By making a documentary film. B. By organizing outdoor activities.
C. By advertising in London media. D. By creating a network of friends.
6. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “charts” in paragraph 2
A. records B. predicts C. delays D. confirms
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Let Children Have Fun B. Young Children Need More Free Time
C. Market Nature to Children D. David Bond: A Role Model for Children
C
Will the AI chatbots eat search engines’ lunch For more than 20 years, search engines have been the Internet’s front door. Google has dominated the field in most of the world. But nothing lasts forever, particularly in technology.
Just ask IBM, which once ruled business computing or Nokia, once the leader in mobile phones. Both fell behind because they didn’t follow big technological transitions. Now another tech innovation might announce a similar shift and a similar opportunity. ChatGPT has put itself on center stage, by letting people chat with an AI directly. ChatGPT can write essays in various styles, explain complex concepts, summarize texts and answer questions. And it can collect, process and combine knowledge from the web: for example, listing holiday spots that match certain criteria, or suggesting menus or schedules. If asked, it can explain its reasoning and provide details. Many things that people use search engines for today, in short, can be done better withchatbots.
Will ChatGPT help students cheat better Yes, but as with many other technology developments, it’s not a simple black and white situation. Decades ago, students could copy encyclopedia entries, and more recently, they’ve been able to search the Internet and explore into Wikipedia entries. ChatGPT offers new abilities for everything from helping with research to doing their homework for them. Many ChatGPT answers already sound like student essays. Ask the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to write an essay about the cause of the American Civil War and you can watch it produce a persuasive term paper in a matter of seconds.
It can even pass a number of exams. It scored 60% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination, 70% on an exam for lawyers, 78% on New York state’s high school chemistry exam’s multiple-choice section, and ranked the 40th on the Law School Admission Test.
A high school teacher concluded ChatGPT already writes better than most students today. He’s torn between admiring ChatGPT’s potential usefulness and fearing its harm to human learning: “Is this moment more like the invention of the calculator, saving me from the boredom of long division, or more like the invention of the player piano, robbing us of what can be communicated only through human emotion ”
8. What is the reason why some tech companies fail to develop
A. The sharp rising market cost. B. The negative impact of local economy.
C. Their shift to other business fields. D. Their failure to keep pace with tech changes.
9. What is ChatGPT unable to do according to the text
A. Write various articles. B. Schedule a holiday trip.
C. Play the piano. D. Explain complex concepts.
10. What is the purpose of the percentages mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To explain a rule. B. To illustrate a fact.
C. To make a prediction. D. To clarify a concept.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT
A. Neutral. B. Positive. C. Critical. D. Ambiguous.
D
Many people believe that working to the maximum is the secret to success, but research has found that moderation(适度) also gets results on the job.
In a study led by Ellen Langer of Harvard University, researchers asked people to translate sentences into a new a made-up language. Subjects who practiced the language moderately beforehand made fewer errors than those who practiced extensively or not at all. High levels of knowledge can make people too attached to traditional ways of viewing problems across fields the arts, sciences, and politics. High conscientiousness is related to lower job performance, especially in simple jobs where it doesn’t pay to be a perfectionist.
How long we stay on the clock and how we spend that time are under careful examination in many workplaces. The young banker who eats lunch at his desk is probably seen as a go-getter, while his colleagues who chat over a relaxed conference-room meal get dirty looks from the corner office. “People from cultures that value relationships more than ours does are shocked by the thought of eating alone in front of a computer”, says Art Markman, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. Social interaction has been shown to lift mood(情绪) and get people thinking in new directions and in ways that could help improve any post-lunch effort.
Markman also promotes off-task time. “Part of being a good thinker is experiencing things that are seemingly unrelated to what you are working on at the moment but give you fresh ideas about your work,” he says. “Also, there is a lot of research showing that a positive mood leads to higher levels of productivity and creativity. So, when people do things to increase their life satisfaction, they also make themselves more effective at work.”
12. What does Ellen Langer’s study show
A. It is worthwhile to be a perfectionist B. Translation makes people knowledgeable.
C. Simpler jobs require greater caution. D. Moderate effort produces the best result.
13. The underlined word “go-getter” in paragraph 3 refers to someone Who_______.
A. is good at handling pressure B. works hard to become successful
C. a has a natural talent for his job. D. gets on well with his co-workers
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. A good thinker is able to inspire other people.
B. Experience unrelated to your job is useless.
C. A cheerful mood helps make a creative mind.
D. Focusing on what you do raises productivity.
15. What does the text seem to advocate
A. Middle-of-the-road work habits. B. Balance between work and family.
C. Long-standing cultural traditions. D. Harmony in the work environment.
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。
Healthy aging topic overview
What is healthy aging ___16___ How you will feel as you get older depends on many things, including what health problems run in your family and the choices you make. If you take good care of your body and learn positive ways to deal with stress now, you can slow down or even prevent problems that often come with getting older.
What determines how healthy you will be as you get older ___17___The most important one is your family history( genetics).If your family members have diseases or ongoing health problems, then you may have a greater chance of having those problems yourself.
What kinds of changes should you expect as you age Changes as you get older are usually gradual. Certain physical changes are common. Most people start needing reading glasses around age 40; many have some hearing loss later in life; the kidneys are less able to keep enough water…So as you get older, it's important to be physically active, drink plenty of water, and choose healthy foods.___18___
What do you need to do to feel your best as you age One of the most important things you can do for your health at any age is to be physically active.___19___People who stay active are less likely to get depressed. Physical activity can be anything from walking to gardening to working out at the Um. The important thing is to be active almost every day.
On the whole, it' s never too early or too late to change bad habits and start good ones.___20___
A. Getting older is a natural part of life.
B. What can you control about healthy aging
C. Physical activity keeps your body strong, and it helps with how you feel.
D. Doing these things will help your body work well for a longer period of time.
E. The changes you' ll go through as you get older depend on a number of things.
F. Whatever your age or condition, there is a type of physical activity that's right for you.
G. Whenever you start, a healthy lifestyle can make a difference in how you feel and what you can do。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Vernon Jackson goes to work at his barbershop even on his off days. But it’s not because he wants to earn as much ____21____ as possible— it’s because that’s the day he has set aside for VIP ____22____: children with special needs.
Haircuts are one of the things those children typically struggled with. After ____23____ so many horror stories that parents were going through with other barbers who had no patience, he resolved to ____24____ his day off and open his shop only for children looking to get a proper ____25____.
“There would be no other barbers in the shop and I could give them all my ____26____.”
As Jackson cut he started ____27____ making sure children in his chair keep a smile. Sometimes that meant dancing. Other times, it meant belting out a Taylor Swift song
His goal is to get the children who are sensitive to unfamiliar environments accustomed to the shop so they can feel ____28____ when other employees and clients are present.
Not only does he work on his day off, but he does it for free. When he ____29____ the idea on social media a friend offered to sponsor a haircut. Soon more people asked to _____30_____ and Jackson started a GoFundMe.
“Some parents would _____31_____ any amount just for their children to have an experience like any other person. At the end of it, I can tell them ‘It’s _____32_____,’” he said. “They say ‘I got to give you a tip.’” I say,“No, trust me. This is a _____33_____ from the community, myself— please receive it.”
“I’ve had parents bursting into tears, had grandparents getting _____34_____” said Jackson who’s done more than 300 free cuts to date. “It has allowed me to _____35_____ to my fullest capacity and to see what happens when I do.”
21. A. money B. respect C. recognition D. trust
22. A. employees B. parents C. client D. donor
23. A. composing B. sharing C. believing D. hearing
24. A. waste B. star C. sacrifice D. invest
25. A. rest B. cut C. dinner D. conversation
26. A. attention B. sympathy C. anticipation D. pleasure
27 A. arising B. entertaining C. screaming D. interrupting
28. A. realistic B. humble C. astonished D. comfortable
29 A. stole B. advertised C. rejected D. considered
30. A. donate B. celebrate C. compete D. inspect
31. A. save B. receive C. pay D. deposit
32. A. delayed B. covered C. finished D. included
33. A. gift B. message C. representative D. guarantee
34. A. dynamic B. desperate C. emotional D. breathless
35. A. learn B. swell C. judge D. love
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I was a little girl, my family moved to a tiny town at the bottom of a big mountain. One day after school, while ____36____(explore) the green woods of this magnificent mountain, I almost ____37____(fall) on a set of stairs. What could these steps lead to ____38____ (curious) got the best of me as I knew it would be starting to get dark soon. I started climbing up those strangely ____39____(mystery) steps.
I climbed and climbed. There was nothing but just green bushes and these steps. I had to reach the top! However, it was now getting really dark. My mum ____40____ (be) worried sick if I didn’t come home soon. So I ran back home almost in ____41____ dark and tried not to get too scared.
Anxiously I went to bed dreaming about ____42____I would find at the top of this magical mountain. Could there be a castle up there Maybe I would find a monster. Maybe I was taking the risk of never coming back home. Or, maybe all I would find was ____43____(absolute) nothing! But something inside me was going to climb that mountain ____44____all cost. I couldn’t wait _____45_____ (try) this adventure again.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你在暑期里参观了市博物馆举办的一次“遇见中国戏曲(Meet the Chinese Opera)”
的展览，请你为你校英文报写一则评论，内容包括：
1.展览概况；
2.观展感受；
3.提出建议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college.Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet,her love for ballet had faded years before,and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school,as Kelly left the dance studio,she walked past the gym,fascinated by boxers(拳击手)training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack.On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase：BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔).That was what Kelly really wanted to do.She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path.
The next day,she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer,right Besides, boxing is only for boys,and you’re so good at ballet.Lean into your strength,Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted,“and what exactly does ‘only for boys’mean,anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually,touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her.Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision,no matter what.But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout,where she was required to show her footwork and punching(击打)abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn＇t come natural to Kelly,but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice.
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。
Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
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The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
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听力答案：1-5 CACCB 6-10ACBCA 11-15 CBCBC 16-20 AAACB
