射洪中学高2023级强基班高一上期第三学月考试
英语试题
(时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
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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5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 does the woman think of the man’s room
A.Big. B.Untidy. C.Clean.
2.How is the man going to travel
A.By train. B.By bus. C.By plane.
3.What is the man going to do
A.Return the ticket.
B.Take another flight.
C.Catch the plane at 8:00.
4.Where will the man go to spend his vacation
A.To Los Angeles. B.To Seattle. C.To Vancouver.
5.What does the man think of living in a rented flat
A.Not bad. B.Not good. C.Not sure.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出 最佳选项。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 、7 题。
6.How much did the woman pay for the jacket
A.$50. B.$60. C.$120.
7.For whom will the man probably buy a jacket
AFor himself. B.For his wife. C.For his sister.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8.Who drew the picture
A.The man. B.The woman. C.Jeff.
9.What is the woman good at
A.Drawing pictures. B.Making up stories. C.Recognizing dinosaurs.
10.What is the man looking forward to seeing
A.Works finished by the woman and Jeff.
B.A T-Rex comes to today’s real world.
C.People live peacefully with the dinosaurs.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 14 题。
11.What has the woman been doing for nearly an hour
A.Looking at the apartment ads.
B.Writing some house sales ads.
C.Reading some interesting news.
12.What does the man think of their present apartment
A.Small. B.Fine. C.Modern.
13.What would the woman would like to choose
A.A new place with an extra bedroom.
B.A new place with a larger kitchen.
C.A new place with a big dinning room.
14.What can we know from the conversation
A.Their apartment has a small dining room.
B.The woman earns a small salary.
C.The man got a raise last month.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 15 至 17 题。
15.How does the neighbor ‘s son bother the woman
A.His music player wakes her kids up.
B.He shuts the door with loud noise.
C.He sings loudly at night.
16.What does the woman think about complaining to her neighbors
A.It’s proper. B.It’s useless. C.It’s stupid.
17.What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Report the matter to the police.
B.Visit the neighbors with a gift.
C.Introduce her kids to the neighbors.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 18 至 20 题。
18.How many languages are spoken in the USA
A.30. B.300. C.900.
19.Which language has the third largest speakers in the USA
A.Chinese. B.Spanish. C.French.
20.Which is the place Korean speakers mainly live in
A.Northern California. B.Texas. C.Washington State.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节 满分50)
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.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了一个科技夏令营的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章中“Registration begins June 1, 2023 — register for minimum two weeks.(注册开始于2023年6月1日——最少注册两周)”以及“Fees: $75 registration fee. $795 per week. Full payment must be made at time of registration.(费用：75美元注册费。每周795美元。报名时须缴付全部费用)”可知，注册费75美元，每周795美元，最少注册两周，故参加科技夏令营最低花费为75+795×2=1665美元。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Camp Content部分“Science and Technology camp above all emphasizes entertainment while teaching students about how websites are designed …(科技夏令营首先强调娱乐性，同时教学生如何使用设计网站……)”可知，该夏令营主要强调寓教于乐。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“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.(该夏令营由James Clark博士和Sophie Clark博士夫妇领导，他们是计算机科学和机械工程领域的专家)”可知，夏令营的领导是一对夫妇。故选C。
B
A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice his son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple math problem 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 a meeting, 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 class 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. hardworking. C. Outstanding. D. Struggling.
6. Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text
A. They find it attractive. 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.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述一位英国女性Mantri用算盘帮助不擅长数学的儿子取得进步的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盘) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.(注意到这一点后，她开始用算盘来帮助儿子直观地理解数学)”及第二段中“In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers(在短短6天里，他开始在算盘方面取得进步，并成为了数字方面的能手)”可知，Dhruv五年级时在算术方面很吃力，他的妈妈用算盘来帮助他直观地理解数学，他取得了很大进步，由此可知一开始Dhruv在学习算术方面有困难是因为他没有找到合适的方法。故选B。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词前“In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus(在短短6天里，他开始在算盘方面取得进步)”及后面“with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help (甚至他同学的父母都向他求助)”可知，此处指Dhruv在使用算盘后成为了数字方面的能手，whizz意为“优秀的，出色的”。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“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.( IT专家Mantri博士说，简单的算盘可以用来计算万亿，孩子们喜欢学习它，因为它就像一个游戏。‘对于年幼的孩子来说，它变成了一个游戏工具，因为它感觉像一个游戏。我认为成功的原因在于孩子们可以触摸和感觉算盘，并将其形象化。’她补充道)”可知，孩子喜欢用算盘学习是因为它就像一个游戏，对孩子来说有吸引力。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.(我认为我的老师当时不会想到我会从事数据科学的职业)”可知，Dhruv的职业选择超出了老师的预期。故选D。
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
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了材料工程师Nzambi Matee通过自己的努力，创造性地解决塑料垃圾污染的问题。
【8题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线句子前的however可知，该句话的意思与划线句子前的内容为转折关系，根据划线句子前的“Unfortunately, the preventive measures have barely received attention. Hundreds of tons of industrial and consumer polymer waste continue to get dumped into landfills daily.(不幸的是，预防措施几乎没有受到重视。每天仍有数百吨工业和消费聚合物废物被倾倒到垃圾填埋场。)”可知，政府的一些治理塑料污染的预防措施几乎没有取得实质的效果，大量的垃圾仍然被倒进垃圾填埋场，由此可知，划线句子的意思与此相反，应为“如果Matee的方法被采用可能会有效”。故选A项。
9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But the determined eco-entrepreneur was confident in her idea and did not give up.(但这位坚定的生态企业家对她的想法充满信心，并没有放弃。)”可知Matee对自己的想法绝不会放弃，说明她很有决心，根据第三段中的“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.(最好的方法是将废物引导到建筑空间中，并找到最有效和最实惠的材料来建造房屋。)”可知，她认为最好的方法是将废物引入建筑空间，这种想法很有创造性，由以上内容可知，Matee是一个有创造性且有决心的人。故选C项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She says, “I wanted to use my education to handle plastic waste pollution...The pavers are made using a mix of plastic products that cannot be reprocessed or recycled.( 她说: “我想用我的教育来处理塑料垃圾污染……摊铺机由不能再加工或回收的塑料产品混合制成。)”可知，将塑料产品的混合物做成了铺路砖最终目的是为了解决塑料污染问题。故选D项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“The materials engineer’s seeking to find a practical solution to control plastic pollution began in 2017.(这位材料工程师从2017年开始寻找控制塑料污染的实用解决方案。)”可知，材料工程师Nzambi Matee寻求使用的方法来解决塑料垃圾污染问题，以及第三段中的“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.”(她说：“我想利用我的教育来处理塑料垃圾污染。但我非常清楚，解决方案必须是实用的、可持续的和负担得起的。最好的方法是将废物引导到建筑空间中，并找到最有效和最实惠的材料来建造房屋。”)”可知，她认为解决问题的方法必须是具备实用性，持续性以及负担得起，她提出了将塑料垃圾转换成建筑空间之中的想法，并结合全文可知，本文的标题是“Nzambi Matee：解决塑料垃圾污染问题的创新者”符合文章主题。故选B项。
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.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能ChatGPT，介绍了其特点、存在的问题以及人们对ChatGPT的看法。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies.(它对用户问题提供深入解答的能力甚至引起了知名科技公司的注意)”以及第二段中“The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense.(这个智能机器人能理解用户所说或键入的内容，然后以合理的方式做出回应)”可知，ChatGPT的独特之处是它可以参与有意义的对话。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“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.(这个智能机器人能理解用户所说或键入的内容，然后以合理的方式做出回应。它的大量知识来自互联网和存档书籍。它由人类进一步训练。这使得ChatGPT成为研究几乎任何主题的有用工具)”可知，信息处理能力使ChatGPT有助于研究各种主题。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“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.(ChatGPT不能独立思考。这取决于它所接受的训练信息。因此，人工智能工具可以很好地处理有准确数据的事情。然而，当不确定时，ChatGPT可能会变得有创意，并给出不正确的回答。OpenAI提醒用户，无论这些信息听起来多么符合逻辑，都要检查。此外，ChatGPT的信息培训只进行到2021年)”可知，ChatGPT用户在使用时必须谨慎因为ChatGPT本身无法思考。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“ChatGPT cannot think on its own.(ChatGPT不能独立思考)”；第五段“Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. (专家认为ChatGPT在解决现实问题方面具有无限潜力)”以及最后一段“However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. (然而，教育工作者对ChatGPT的反应不一)”可推知，作者主要列举了其他人对ChatGPT的看法，没有提到自己对ChatGPT的态度，故对ChatGPT是客观态度。故选C。
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。
Successful high school students do these things
Want to learn what many successful high school students have already known Check out these things successful high school students do.
Set short-term and long-term goals.
To become a successful goal setter, you’ll need to get to know your own work habits. Set long-term goals and work backwards from those to set smaller short-term goals to act as stepping stones. ___16___Break your work down into manageable parts and find a way to make you keep going.
Develop time management skills.
In order to have enough time to do everything you want to, you’ll need to develop strong time management skills. This means you should make and stick to study plans. ___17___
Participate in class.
Many students seem to think that if they study and achieve high grades, their participation (参与) will not be very important.___18___Students who participate in class are more active in their learning and are better able to learn more from class discussions.
___19___
Successful high school students don’t disappear outside the walls of their classroom. They are also active members of their community. Care about issues (事情) that have an influence on your student experience.___20___And then learn to use your voice so that people will listen to your ideas.
A. Be active outside the classroom.
B. Remember to do one thing at one time.
C. Then, make a plan to achieve these goals.
D. Educate yourself about the issues facing your community.
E. Teachers are more likely to think of you as a good student.
F. Successful students know, though, that class participation is very helpful.
G. Besides, you should learn the art of how to do several things at the same time.
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. F 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要列举了一些成功的高中生做的事情。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Set long-term goals and work backwards from those to set smaller short-term goals to act as stepping stones.(制定长期目标，并从这些目标中倒退出来，制定较小的短期目标，作为垫脚石)”可知，上文提到了制定目标，本句承接上文说明如何实现这些目标，上文中long-term goals与C选项中these goals相对应。故C选项“然后，制定一个计划来实现这些目标”符合语境，故选C。
【17题详解】
根据上文“In order to have enough time to do everything you want to, you’ll need to develop strong time management skills. This means you should make and stick to study plans.(为了有足够的时间去做你想做的事情，你需要培养很强的时间管理技能。这意味着你应该制定并坚持学习计划)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，应当承接上文，进一步说明如何培养时间管理技能。G选项中besides表示递进，故G选项“此外，你应该学会同时做几件事的艺术”符合语境，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据后文“Students who participate in class are more active in their learning and are better able to learn more from class discussions.(参与课堂活动的学生在学习上更积极，也能更好地从课堂讨论中学到更多东西)”可知，后文提到了积极参与课堂活动的好处，且后文中participate in class与F选项中class participation相对应。故F选项“成功的学生知道课堂参与是很有帮助的”符合语境，故选F。
【19题详解】
此处为本段小标题。根据后文“Successful high school students don’t disappear outside the walls of their classroom. They are also active members of their community.(成功的高中生不会消失在教室的墙外。他们也是社区的积极成员)”可知，本段主要说明的是除了在教室里学习之外，成功的高中生还会积极参与课外活动，后文中outside the walls of their classroom与A选项中outside the classroom相对应。A选项“积极参与课外活动”可以作为小标题，故选A。
【20题详解】
根据上文“They are also active members of their community. Care about issues (事情) that have an influence on your student experience.(他们也是社区的积极成员。关心那些对你的学生经历有影响的事情)”以及后文“And then learn to use your voice so that people will listen to your ideas.(然后学会使用你的声音，这样人们就会听你的想法)”可知，上文提到成功的高中生也会积极参加社区活动，且结合前后文内容可知，设空处与前后文构成并列关系，都是在说明如何参与到社区活动中。上文中community可对应到D选项中community。故D选项“了解你所在社区面临的问题”符合语境，故选D。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节 满分30分)
第一节 (共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I joined a language exchange program online last year and had the chance to meet Lucy, a girl from England. We gradually became ____21____ with each other. At first, it was ____22____ to talk to someone I had never met before, but as time went by, our conversations continued ____23____ .
Being a teenager could be challenging, but having someone like Lucy, who ____24____ me even from thousands of miles away, made it easier. However, little did I know that she had been fighting with depression for many years. When she finally opened up and shared her ____25____ with me, I was both shocked and grateful that she ____26____ me enough to tell me that.
From that day on, I tried to ____27____ her regularly and encouraged her to seek professional help. Finally, Lucy started seeing a doctor, and then she made progress in ____28____ her condition. But later, with increased learning tasks, we both became ____29____, so our conversations became less frequent. One Sunday night, I surfed the Internet and found that Lucy had cleaned up all her social media posts. I was anxious and tried to ____30____ her, but there was no response. I completely ____31____ her. Weeks turned into months, and I gave up the ____32____ of hearing from her again. Surprisingly, Lucy sent me an email one day. In her message, she apologised and explained her sudden ____33____. Also, she thanked me for my help during her darkest moments. Her words touched my heart, and I realized the influence our ____34____ had made on both of us.
Even though we are ____35____ by distance and time zones, our friendship remains strong and continues to thrive.
21. A. angry B. strict C. disappointed D. familiar
22. A. strange B. inspiring C. lucky D. wise
23. A. secretly B. naturally C. helplessly D. doubtfully
24. A. supported B. respected C. judged D. surveyed
25 A. adventure B. struggle C. suggestion D. performance
26. A. protected B. satisfied C. trusted D. influenced
27. A. search for B. communicate with C. turn down D. depend on
28. A. forgetting B. proving C. explaining D. managing
29. A. busier B. smarter C. weaker D. safer
30. A. encourage B. praise C. contact D. accept
31. A. stood for B. kept away from C. took after D. lost track of
32. A. hope B. tradition C. choice D. risk
33. A. instruction B. absence C. failure D. comment
34. A. personality B. confidence C. creativity D. connection
35. A. warned B. cheated C. separated D. surprised
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者加入了一个在线语言交换项目，认识了英国女孩露西，两人逐渐熟悉，互相支持，建立了深厚的友谊。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们渐渐熟悉了彼此。A. angry生气的；B. strict严格的；C. disappointed失望的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据后文“as time went by, our conversations continued”可知，对话继续了下去，两人渐渐熟悉了，故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：起初，和一个我从未见过的人说话很奇怪，但随着时间的流逝，我们的谈话自然地继续着。A. strange奇怪的；B. inspiring鼓舞人心的；C. lucky幸运的；D. wise明智的。根据后文“to talk to someone I had never met before”以及常识，和一个从未见过的人说话很奇怪。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：起初，和一个我从未见过的人说话很奇怪，但随着时间的流逝，我们的谈话自然地继续着。A. secretly秘密地；B. naturally自然地；C. helplessly无助地；D. doubtfully怀疑地。根据上文“but as time went by, our conversations continued”指随着时间的流逝，谈话自然地继续着。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一个青少年可能是充满挑战的，但有像露西这样的人，即使在千里之外也支持我，这让我变得更容易。A. supported支持；B. respected尊重；C. judged判断；D. surveyed调查。根据后文“me even from thousands of miles away, made it easier”可知，作者的生活因为露西的支持变得容易了。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当她最终敞开心扉，和我分享她的挣扎时，我既震惊又感激，因为她足够信任我，愿意告诉我这些。A. adventure冒险；B. struggle挣扎；C. suggestion建议；D. performance表现。呼应上文“However, little did I know that she had been fighting with depression for many years.(然而，我不知道的是，她已经与抑郁症抗争了多年)”可知，露西分享自己和抑郁症的挣扎，故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她最终敞开心扉，和我分享她的挣扎时，我既震惊又感激，因为她足够信任我，愿意告诉我这些。A. protected保护；B. satisfied满足；C. trusted信任；D. influenced影响。根据后文“enough to tell me that”可知，露西愿意敞开心扉是因为信任作者。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：从那天起，我试着定期和她沟通，鼓励她寻求专业帮助。A. search for寻找；B. communicate with交流；C. turn down拒绝；D. depend on依靠。根据后文“her regularly and encouraged her to seek professional help”可知，作者试着定期和她沟通，鼓励她寻求专业帮助。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，露西开始看医生，然后她在控制病情方面取得了进展。A. forgetting忘记；B. proving证明；C. explaining解释；D. managing管理，控制。根据上文“Finally, Lucy started seeing a doctor, and then she made progress in”此处指开始看医生，抑郁症病情得到了控制，manage此处表示“控制”，符合语境。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但后来，随着学习任务的增加，我们都变得更忙了，所以我们的谈话变得不那么频繁了。A. busier更忙的；B. smarter更聪明的；C. weaker更虚弱的；D. safer更安全的。根据上文“with increased learning tasks”可知，学习任务增加，变得更忙碌了。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很着急，试着联系她，但没有回应。A. encourage勇气；B. praise赞美；C. contact联系；D. accept接受。根据后文“her, but there was no response”可知，作者尝试联系露西，但没有回应。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我完全找不到她了。A. stood for代表；B. kept away from避免；C. took after照顾；D. lost track of失去联系。上文“but there was no response.”提到露西没有回应，到后来完全和露西失去了联系。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：几个星期过去了，几个月过去了，我放弃了再次收到她来信的希望。A. hope希望；B. tradition传统；C. choice选择；D. risk风险。根据上文“Weeks turned into months, and I gave up the”可知，过去了很久，作者放弃了和对方联系上的希望。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她在邮件中道歉并解释了她突然缺席的原因。A. instruction指导；B. absence缺席；C. failure失败；D. comment评论。根据上文“Weeks turned into months, and I gave up the”可知，露西消失了好几个月，在邮件里解释了原因。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的话触动了我的心，我意识到我们的关系对我们俩的影响。A. personality个性；B. confidence自信；C. creativity创造性；D. connection联系，关系。根据上文可知作者和露西建立深厚的友谊，故此处指这段关系对两人的影响。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管我们隔着遥远的距离和不同的时区，但我们的友谊依然牢固，并将继续茁壮成长。A. warned警告；B. cheated欺骗；C. separated分开；D. surprised使惊讶。根据后文“by distance and time zones”可知，两人被距离和时区分隔开了。故选C。
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 University of Cambridge____36____(use) scores on gaokao as part of its admission criteria for Chinese students for the last few years, according to its official Weibo account.
However, it does not admit students simply ____37____ (base) on their test scores. In addition to top scores on gaokao, Chinese___38___ (apply) also need to meet English language requirements, participate in an interview___39___ take a subject-specific written admission assessment.
Internet users have _____40_____ (broad) welcomed the move, _____41_____ (say) this is a blessing for Chinese students___42___want to enter the university, though the requirement ____43____(set) high, reported China Daily.
Stephen Toope, vice-chancellor of the university, said the reason for accepting gaokao scores is that Cambridge wants as much information as possible to evaluate candidates who are possibly suitable____44____studying here.
“Global universities must seek connection, communication and collaboration if we wish to see changes that will make the world a better place for everyone,” he said in March during a visit to Peking University, “All the universities are now trying to seek an approach to_____45_____ (provide) an equal environment for students from all over the world.”
【答案】36. has used
37. based 38. applicants
39. and 40. broadly
41. saying 42. who##that
43. is set 44. for
45. providing
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。据剑桥大学官方微博称，过去几年来，剑桥大学一直将高考成绩作为录取中国学生的标准之一。其校长表示接受高考成绩的原因是，剑桥希望获得尽可能多的信息，以评估可能适合在这里学习的候选人。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：据剑桥大学官方微博称，过去几年来，剑桥大学一直将高考成绩作为录取中国学生的标准之一。根据后文for the last few years可知为现在完成时，主语为The University of Cambridge，助动词用has。故填has used。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，它并不仅仅根据考试成绩来录取学生。短语be based on表示“根据”，过去分词作状语。故填based。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：除了高考高分外，中国申请者还需要达到英语语言要求，参加面试并选修一门科目。作主语，应用名词applicant，数量大于一应用复数。故填applicants。
【39题详解】
考查连词。句意：除了高考高分外，中国申请者还需要达到英语语言要求，参加面试并选修一门科目。结合前后文可知为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：据《中国日报》报道，网民们普遍对这一举措表示欢迎，称这对想要进入大学的中国学生来说是一件好事，尽管要求很高。修饰动词welcome应用副词broadly，故填broadly。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：据《中国日报》报道，网民们普遍对这一举措表示欢迎，称这对想要进入大学的中国学生来说是一件好事，尽管要求很高。分析句子结构可知say与逻辑主语Internet users构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填saying。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：据《中国日报》报道，网民们普遍对这一举措表示欢迎，称这对想要进入大学的中国学生来说是一件好事，尽管要求很高。定语从句修饰先行词students，在从句作主语，指人。故填who/that。
【43题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：据《中国日报》报道，网民们普遍对这一举措表示欢迎，称这对想要进入大学的中国学生来说是一件好事，尽管要求很高。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据上文is可知为一般现在时的被动语态，主语为requirement，谓语用单数。故填is set。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：剑桥大学副校长Stephen Toope表示，接受高考成绩的原因是，剑桥希望获得尽可能多的信息，以评估可能适合在这里学习的候选人。短语be suitable for表示“适合”。故填for。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：所有大学现在都在努力寻求一种方法，为来自世界各地的学生提供一个平等的环境。作介词to的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填providing。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
46. 假定你李华，你与爱尔兰交换生Philip原定于本周日上午一起修改英文演讲稿，因故不能赴约。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表达歉意；
2.说明原因；
3.另约时间。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
修改英语演讲稿 polish English speech draft
Dear Philip
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Philip,
I’m really sorry for not being able to meet up with you this Sunday morning as planned to work on the English speech draft.
Recently, I was given an unexpected opportunity to interview runners as a reporter for the upcoming 2023 Hangzhou Marathon. However, the interview is scheduled for the same time as our meeting, and I cannot reschedule it. I would appreciate it if you allow me to rearrange our meeting to next Sunday morning.
I apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给爱尔兰交换生Philip写一封邮件，告诉他不能如约一起修改英文演讲稿，并表达歉意。
【详解】1.词汇积累
机会：opportunity→chance
记者：reporter→journalist
能够：be able to→be capable of
道歉：apologize→make an apology for
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：However, the interview is scheduled for the same time as our meeting, and I cannot reschedule it.
拓展句：However, the interview is scheduled for the same time as our meeting, which I cannot reschedule.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I would appreciate it if you allow me to rearrange our meeting to next Sunday morning. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
[高分句型2] I apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. (运用了过去分词作定语)
第二节 (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。
“Hey!” the voice called from behind me. “Are you a girl or a duck？” I ignored the comments because I knew they were from the mean girl, Betsy. I ran to my class, causing my slight limp (跛行) to become even more apparent (明显). Already, I could see that things would be different here. At my old school, I had a group of friends to protect me. However, in this new school, I was on my own. I took my place in the first row of desks and I was thankful for alphabetic seating (按字母顺序排列座位). My last name came at the beginning of the alphabet and Betsy’s last name came at the end of it. As the weeks went on, though, I made friends with two girls named Fran and Lisa who sat near me in class. Whenever Betsy made one of her comments, they would wave it off and tell me to ignore her.
Still, I hated that I didn’t walk like everyone else. I didn’t like not being able to run as fast or as straight as the other kids and I didn’t like getting picked last for teams in gym class. Mostly, though, I really hated it when people like Betsy made negative comments about how I walked.
One day, our teacher asked us to change seats. “Class,” our teacher addressed us one morning, “you’ve been in the same seats for a full term and you’ve become friendly with the students around you. Now it’s time to change seats and make some new friends.” The class let out a collective moan (集体抱怨). As she assigned the new seating, Fran, Lisa and I looked at each other and waited for our names to be called. We didn’t want to be separated. And we especially didn’t want to sit anywhere near Betsy. Finally, Betsy sat directly behind me.
I knew this wasn’t going to be good and I soon discovered I was right. Betsy often leaned (倚靠)into my back, “Quack, quack!” When I ignored her, she kicked my seat. When that didn’t work, she poked (戳) me. This went on daily until one morning I simply refused to go to school. I told Mum what had happened at school.
注意:.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
Paragraph 1: My mother sat me down and began to talk.
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Paragraph 2: Then one day I did what my mother taught me and amazing things happened.
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【答案】
One possible version
My mother sat me down and began to talk. “Look,” she held my hand “there will always be mean people like Betsy in this world. That is hard to change. But you can change the way you cope with them. Have you ever heard of the saying ‘Treat them with kindness’ ” I shook my head. “It’s simple. Just show your kindness to the girl now and then. If she drops her pen, pick it up and hand it to her. Things like that. Just be nice to her.”
Then one day I did what my mother taught me and amazing things happened. Our teacher announced seriously that there would be an exam the next morning. As Betsy was not good at study, I offered to help her review. Betsy was surprised but grateful. She said shyly, “You’re so nice. I truly regret making those rude remarks on you. Can we be friends ” I was glad that I had followed my mom’s advice. It was just what I needed. And probably just what Betsy needed, too.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了坡脚的作者在新学校里，遇到了一个刻薄的女孩，她经常对作者的走路方式发表负面评论，在教室里常常干扰作者。直到一天，作者拒绝上学，并把学校发生的事告诉了妈妈。最后，在妈妈的帮助下，作者改变了自己的应对方式，并和那个刻薄的女孩成为了朋友。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“妈妈让我坐下，开始和我说话。”可知，第一段可描写妈妈教作者如何应对故意刁难她的同学，采取以德报怨的方法。
②由第二段首句内容“然后有一天我照妈妈教我的做了，神奇的事情发生了。”可知，第二段可描写作者按照妈妈的做法获得了一份友谊。
2.续写线索：妈妈的安慰——提供方法——作者试着改变——女孩的反应——女孩道歉——收获友谊
3.词汇激活
行为类
①处理：cope with/handle /do with /deal with
②提出做某事：offer to do /put forward doing
③听取建议：follow one’s advice / take one’s advice
情绪类
①刻薄的：mean /unkind
②感激的：grateful /thankful/appreciative
【点睛】[高分句型1] Our teacher announced seriously that there would be an exam the next morning.(由that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] As Betsy was not good at study, I offered to help her review. (由as引导的原因状语从句)射洪中学高2023级强基班高一上期第三学月考试
英语试题
(时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡对应题号的位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
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5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 does the woman think of the man’s room
A.Big. B.Untidy. C.Clean.
2.How is the man going to travel
A.By train. B.By bus. C.By plane.
3.What is the man going to do
A.Return the ticket.
B.Take another flight.
C.Catch the plane at 8:00.
4.Where will the man go to spend his vacation
A.To Los Angeles. B.To Seattle. C.To Vancouver.
5.What does the man think of living in a rented flat
A.Not bad. B.Not good. C.Not sure.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出 最佳选项。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 、7 题。
6.How much did the woman pay for the jacket
A.$50. B.$60. C.$120.
7.For whom will the man probably buy a jacket
A.For himself. B.For his wife. C.For his sister.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8.Who drew the picture
A.The man. B.The woman. C.Jeff.
9.What is the woman good at
A.Drawing pictures. B.Making up stories. C.Recognizing dinosaurs.
10.What is the man looking forward to seeing
A.Works finished by the woman and Jeff.
B.A T-Rex comes to today’s real world.
C.People live peacefully with the dinosaurs.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 14 题。
11.What has the woman been doing for nearly an hour
A.Looking at the apartment ads.
B.Writing some house sales ads.
C.Reading some interesting news.
12.What does the man think of their present apartment
ASmall. B.Fine. C.Modern.
13.What would the woman would like to choose
AA new place with an extra bedroom.
B.A new place with a larger kitchen.
C.A new place with a big dinning room.
14.What can we know from the conversation
A.Their apartment has a small dining room.
B.The woman earns a small salary.
C.The man got a raise last month.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 15 至 17 题。
15.How does the neighbor ‘s son bother the woman
A.His music player wakes her kids up.
B.He shuts the door with loud noise.
C.He sings loudly at night.
16.What does the woman think about complaining to her neighbors
A.It’s proper. B.It’s useless. C.It’s stupid.
17.What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Report the matter to the police.
B.Visit the neighbors with a gift.
C.Introduce her kids to the neighbors.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 18 至 20 题。
18.How many languages are spoken in the USA
A.30. B.300. C.900.
19.Which language has the third largest speakers in the USA
A.Chinese. B.Spanish. C.French.
20.Which is the place Korean speakers mainly live in
ANorthern California. B.Texas. C.Washington State.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节 满分50)
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 math problem 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 a meeting, 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 class 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. hardworking. C. Outstanding. D. Struggling.
6. Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text
A. They find it attractive. 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.
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。
Successful high school students do these things
Want to learn what many successful high school students have already known Check out these things successful high school students do.
Set short-term and long-term goals.
To become a successful goal setter, you’ll need to get to know your own work habits. Set long-term goals and work backwards from those to set smaller short-term goals to act as stepping stones. ___16___Break your work down into manageable parts and find a way to make you keep going.
Develop time management skills.
In order to have enough time to do everything you want to, you’ll need to develop strong time management skills. This means you should make and stick to study plans. ___17___
Participate in class.
Many students seem to think that if they study and achieve high grades, their participation (参与) will not be very important.___18___Students who participate in class are more active in their learning and are better able to learn more from class discussions.
___19___
Successful high school students don’t disappear outside the walls of their classroom. They are also active members of their community. Care about issues (事情) that have an influence on your student experience.___20___And then learn to use your voice so that people will listen to your ideas.
A. Be active outside the classroom.
B. Remember to do one thing at one time.
C. Then, make a plan to achieve these goals.
D. Educate yourself about the issues facing your community.
E. Teachers are more likely to think of you as a good student.
F. Successful students know, though, that class participation is very helpful.
G. Besides, you should learn the art of how to do several things at the same time.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节 满分30分)
第一节 (共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I joined a language exchange program online last year and had the chance to meet Lucy, a girl from England. We gradually became ____21____ with each other. At first, it was ____22____ to talk to someone I had never met before, but as time went by, our conversations continued ____23____ .
Being a teenager could be challenging but having someone like Lucy, who ____24____ me even from thousands of miles away, made it easier. However, little did I know that she had been fighting with depression for many years. When she finally opened up and shared her ____25____ with me, I was both shocked and grateful that she ____26____ me enough to tell me that.
From that day on, I tried to ____27____ her regularly and encouraged her to seek professional help. Finally, Lucy started seeing a doctor, and then she made progress in ____28____ her condition. But later, with increased learning tasks, we both became ____29____, so our conversations became less frequent. One Sunday night, I surfed the Internet and found that Lucy had cleaned up all her social media posts. I was anxious and tried to ____30____ her, but there was no response. I completely ____31____ her. Weeks turned into months, and I gave up the ____32____ of hearing from her again. Surprisingly, Lucy sent me an email one day. In her message, she apologised and explained her sudden ____33____. Also, she thanked me for my help during her darkest moments. Her words touched my heart, and I realized the influence our ____34____ had made on both of us.
Even though we are ____35____ by distance and time zones, our friendship remains strong and continues to thrive.
21. A. angry B. strict C. disappointed D. familiar
22. A. strange B. inspiring C. lucky D. wise
23. A. secretly B. naturally C. helplessly D. doubtfully
24. A. supported B. respected C. judged D. surveyed
25. A. adventure B. struggle C. suggestion D. performance
26. A. protected B. satisfied C. trusted D. influenced
27. A. search for B. communicate with C. turn down D. depend on
28. A. forgetting B. proving C. explaining D. managing
29. A. busier B. smarter C. weaker D. safer
30. A. encourage B. praise C. contact D. accept
31. A. stood for B. kept away from C. took after D. lost track of
32. A. hope B. tradition C. choice D. risk
33. A. instruction B. absence C. failure D. comment
34. A. personality B. confidence C. creativity D. connection
35. A. warned B. cheated C. separated D. surprised
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 University of Cambridge____36____(use) scores on gaokao as part of its admission criteria for Chinese students for the last few years, according to its official Weibo account.
However, it does not admit students simply ____37____ (base) on their test scores. In addition to top scores on gaokao, Chinese___38___ (apply) also need to meet English language requirements, participate in an interview___39___ take a subject-specific written admission assessment.
Internet users have _____40_____ (broad) welcomed the move, _____41_____ (say) this is a blessing for Chinese students___42___want to enter the university, though the requirement ____43____(set) high, reported China Daily.
Stephen Toope, vice-chancellor of the university, said the reason for accepting gaokao scores is that Cambridge wants as much information as possible to evaluate candidates who are possibly suitable____44____studying here.
“Global universities must seek connection, communication and collaboration if we wish to see changes that will make the world a better place for everyone,” he said in March during a visit to Peking University, “All the universities are now trying to seek an approach to_____45_____ (provide) an equal environment for students from all over the world.”
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
46. 假定你是李华，你与爱尔兰交换生Philip原定于本周日上午一起修改英文演讲稿，因故不能赴约。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表达歉意；
2.说明原因；
3.另约时间。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
修改英语演讲稿 polish English speech draft
Dear Philip,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (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。
“Hey!” the voice called from behind me. “Are you a girl or a duck？” I ignored the comments because I knew they were from the mean girl, Betsy. I ran to my class, causing my slight limp (跛行) to become even more apparent (明显). Already, I could see that things would be different here. At my old school, I had a group of friends to protect me. However, in this new school, I was on my own. I took my place in the first row of desks and I was thankful for alphabetic seating (按字母顺序排列座位). My last name came at the beginning of the alphabet and Betsy’s last name came at the end of it. As the weeks went on, though, I made friends with two girls named Fran and Lisa who sat near me in class. Whenever Betsy made one of her comments, they would wave it off and tell me to ignore her.
Still, I hated that I didn’t walk like everyone else. I didn’t like not being able to run as fast or as straight as the other kids and I didn’t like getting picked last for teams in gym class. Mostly, though, I really hated it when people like Betsy made negative comments about how I walked.
One day, our teacher asked us to change seats. “Class,” our teacher addressed us one morning, “you’ve been in the same seats for a full term and you’ve become friendly with the students around you. Now it’s time to change seats and make some new friends.” The class let out a collective moan (集体抱怨). As she assigned the new seating, Fran, Lisa and I looked at each other and waited for our names to be called. We didn’t want to be separated. And we especially didn’t want to sit anywhere near Betsy. Finally, Betsy sat directly behind me.
I knew this wasn’t going to be good and I soon discovered I was right. Betsy often leaned (倚靠)into my back, “Quack, quack!” When I ignored her, she kicked my seat. When that didn’t work, she poked (戳) me. This went on daily until one morning I simply refused to go to school. I told Mum what had happened at school.
注意:.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
Paragraph 1: My mother sat me down and began to talk.
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Paragraph 2: Then one day I did what my mother taught me and amazing things happened.
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