2023～2024学年度上学期高二期末联考试卷
英 语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：至人教版选择性必修第二册Unit 1。
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 say about herself
A. She is confident. B. She likes talking. C. She is shy and quiet.
2. What do we know about the man
A. He wears glasses. B. He dislikes his jacket. C. He doesn't look good.
3. What does the woman think of the cell phone
A. It's out of style. B. It's expensive. C. Its color is ugly.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Classmates.
5. What will the man do tomorrow night
A. Attend a party. B. Help James do a report. C. See an interesting film.
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. What does the man want to do
A. Go shopping. B. Drive a bus. C. Mail a letter.
7 Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On the street. B. In the bank. C. In the shopping center.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To express thanks. B. To get some information. C. To exchange a new skateboard.
9. What size skateboard is the man likely to choose
A. 16cm. B. 18cm. C. 20cm.
10. Who is the man going to the store with
A. His friends. B. His brother. C. His father.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When will the music festival start
A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday.
12. Why is the wait not bad for the woman
A. The line is short. B. She brings something to sit on. C. The food the band provides is tasty.
13. What does the man agree to do in the end
A. Turn down the music. B. Learn about bands. C. Join the woman.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the man going to do in the evening
A. Eat out. B. Visit the woman. C. Finish his homework.
15. When does the woman expect the project to be finished
A. By 4: 00 pm. B. By 5: 00 pm. C. By 6: 00 pm.
16. How will the man go to the woman's home
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Teaching a class. B. Introducing Newtown. C. Chairing a meeting.
18. Where is Shopsmart
A. On the edge of town. B. Near the college. C. In Bridge Street.
19. How many bookshops are there in Bridge Street
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
20. What can the listeners buy in Mass
A. Souvenirs. B. Files and pens. C. Fruit and vegetables.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Sequoia National Park
Located about 80 miles east of Fresno, California, in the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range, Sequoia National Park was established in 1890 as a measure to protect the giant trees from being cut down, making it America’s second national park.
Highlights of the park are, of course, the trees. Perhaps the most famous is the General Sherman Tree, which has rightfully earned the title of the world’s largest tree (it stands 275 feet tall and its base measures more than 36 feet in diameter).
·Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Sequoia National Park is June through August, when the weather is fine. The park is open 24/7, year-round, but there are certain challenges during winter and spring seasons. Beginning in September, the park reduces its ranger(护林员)-led programming and certain facilities cut their hours.
·What You Need to Know
Don’t rely on technology
Cell service in many areas of the park is spotty, meaning your GPS or smartphone may not work. Plan to pick up paper maps at the park’s visitor centers.
Check the weather
Some areas in the park might be closed or you might need snow tires or chains to get through, even in the spring and fall. Check the park’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Gas up
No gasoline is sold within the park, so make sure you have a full tank before you start your journey.
Pay to play
A vehicle pass to the park costs $35; an individual pass, for an adult on a bike or on foot, costs $20.
1. What is Sequoia National Park best known for
A. Its service. B. Its trees. C. Its covering area. D. Its history.
2. Which of the following is the best time to visit Sequoia National Park
A. July. B. September. C. October. D. December.
3. How much should a couple pay if they visit Sequoia National Park by bike
A. $20. B. $35. C. $40. D. $70.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了红杉国家公园的具体情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Highlights of the park are, of course, the trees. Perhaps the most famous is the General Sherman Tree, which has rightfully earned the title of the world’s largest tree (it stands 275 feet tall and its base measures more than 36 feet in diameter). (公园的亮点当然是树木。也许最著名的是谢尔曼将军树，它理所当然地赢得了世界上最大的树的称号（它高275英尺，底部直径超过36英尺）)”可知，美国加州红杉国家公园因其树木而出名。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Best Months to Visit部分中“The best time to visit Sequoia National Park is June through August, when the weather is fine. (参观红杉国家公园的最佳时间是六月到八月，那时天气很好)”可知，游览美国加州红杉国家公园的最佳时间之一是七月。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Pay to play部分“A vehicle pass to the park costs $ 35; an individual pass, for an adult on a bike or on foot, costs 20. (前往公园的车辆通行证费用为35美元；成人骑自行车或步行的个人通行证费用为20美元)”可知，一对夫妇骑车进入美国加州红杉国家公园需要支付40美元。故选C。
B
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).
The three scientists each contributed to a fundamental discovery, according to officials from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards several of the prizes each year. The work they’ve done has already led to new technology in television screens and bio-imaging.
Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”
In a rare event, the winners’ names were leaked to the Swedish media before the official announcement. But Bawendi said he’d been sound asleep, so he didn’t hear anything about it.
Quantum dots are particles (粒子) that are so incredibly small that their size actually starts to affect their properties. For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself. (The blue quantum dots are smaller than red ones.)
In fact, changing the size can alter (改变) many different properties beyond just color, which means that quantum dots could be useful for a variety of applications, including building better solar panels and perhaps even creating fuel by using sunlight.
The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (close to$995,000) in equal parts. This is the third science-focused Nobel Prize to be awarded this week. On Tuesday, the physics prize was awarded to Anne L’ Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz. And on Monday, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the prize in physiology or medicine.
Officials plan to announce the literature prize on Thursday, followed by the peace prize on Friday. The economics prize will be awarded on Monday.
4. How did Bawendi feel when receiving the call early Wednesday morning
A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Bored. D. Sorry.
5. What causes the difference in color between blue quantum dots and red ones
A. The size of the particles. B. The difference in materials.
C. The change in shapes. D. The variety of applications.
6. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 7 refer to
A. The 2023 Nobel Prize in physics. B. The 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine.
C. The 2023 Nobel Prize in literature. D. The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
7. What is the text
A. A short story. B. A diary entry. C. A news report. D. A research article.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，以表彰他们发现和发展量子点。文章介绍了他们的研究以及其他奖项的获得情况。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”(在周三凌晨的新闻发布会上，记者通过电话联系到了巴文迪，他给出了一连串的反应：“震惊。困了。非常意外。我非常荣幸。”)”可知，在周三清晨接到电话时，Bawendi感到惊讶。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself.(例如，蓝色量子点和红色量子点可以由完全相同的材料制成，唯一的区别是粒子本身的大小)”可知、粒子的大小导致了蓝色量子点和红色量子点之间颜色的差异。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词前“The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor(close to $995.000) in equal parts.(这三位科学家将平分1100万瑞典克朗（接近995,000美元）的奖金)”可知，2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，这三位科学家将平分1100万瑞典克朗（接近995,000美元）的奖金。故This指的是2023年诺贝尔化学奖。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).(2023年诺贝尔化学奖被授予麻省理工学院的Moungi G. Bawendi、哥伦比亚大学的Louis E. Brus和纽约纳米晶体技术公司的Alexei I. Ekimov，以表彰他们发现和发展量子点)”结合文章介绍了他们的研究以及其他奖项的获得情况。可推断，本文是一篇新闻报道。故选C。
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake, but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
8. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2,500 people.
9. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
11. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C. Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻稿。文章讲述周五晚上，摩洛哥发生强烈地震，造成2500多人死亡，大片地区遭受巨大破坏。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. (这也是该国60多年来最致命的地震。)”可知，摩洛哥这次的地震是该国近几十年来最致命的一次。故选C项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的句子“But the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished. (但城市的老城区Medina受到了沉重的打击。它有超过1000年历史的建筑。其中许多建筑被 了。)”可推断，画线词应表示“摧毁”的意思，和destroyed意思最接近。故选A项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. (这个地区的许多人住在用泥砖建造的简陋的房子里。这是摩洛哥的传统建筑方式。但它的强度不足以抵御地震。)”以及下文可推断，本段主要讲的是地震在摩洛哥造成如此大破坏的原因。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. (在一些地区，人们一直在用手在碎石或砖块中挖掘，试图找到幸存者。)”可推断，地震灾区的村民试图自救。故选B项。
D
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
12. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text
A. To perform low-level writing. B. To replace technology experts.
C. To finish high-quality work. D. To improve interpersonal communication.
13. Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4
A. To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.
B. To show how well AI tools could help workers.
C. To forecast changes in the future working environment.
D. To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.
14. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.
B. It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.
C. It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
D. Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now
B. Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
C. The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence
D. AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能工具有助于但同时也会损害员工的工作表现。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.(它们被设计成能与人类流畅地互动，并能执行高水平的写作和创造性工作。)””及第二段“In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work.(最近几个月，这些工具已经证明了产生高质量工作的能力。)””可知，设计人工智能工具的目的之一是完成高质量的工作。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance.(主要研究结果表明，像ChatGPT这样的人工智能工具可以极大地提高员工的绩效。)””可知，作者在第四段提及 ChatGPT 4是为了展示人工智能工具对员工的帮助。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.(该团队表示，企业有效使用人工智能的最大障碍之一是不知道哪些任务可以用这项技术完成得最好。要找到这一点，企业需要进行深思熟虑的研究和培训工作，以便找到人工智能和人类工作的正确组合。)”可知，公司需要平衡人工智能和人类的工作。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work. (它们被设计成能与人类流畅地互动，并能执行高水平的写作和创造性工作。)”和第五段“But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.(但对于ChatGPT 4不适合的任务，人类过于依赖人工智能，更容易出错。)”可知，文章主要介绍了人工智能工具有助于但同时也会损害员工的工作表现。所以“AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance(人工智能工具有助于但也会损害员工的绩效)”作为文章标题最为合适。选D。
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。
Body language can reflect our confidence level. ____16____ and another way when we’re nervous. At a glance (看一眼), most people can tell if we’re confident or not. So we should learn some tips to show confidence through body language so that we always appear confident and ready.
____17____
The first tip to show confidence with body language is to keep your hands out of your pockets. We often put our hands in our pockets when we’re unsure of ourselves. And that’s how other people will view us.
Keep your eyes forward
____18____, it often feels natural to lower your head slightly and watch your step. However, this gesture communicates to others that you don’t want to interact. And if you’re not careful, you might get into the habit of doing it all the time. So keep your head up and your eyes forward, even when you’re walking down the street by yourself.
Smile
Try this as an experiment: Smile at someone as you pass by them on the street or walk around the office. ____19____. Now wouldn’t you like to have that effect on people all the time
Firm handshakes
There are few things worse than reaching out your hand during an introduction and getting a handshake which is not firm enough. Don’t be that guy. Instead, hold the other person’s hand firmly and confidently. Of course, a handshake is not a contest. ____20____.
A. Take wide steps
B. Avoid your pockets
C. It’s very likely that they’ll smile back
D. When you’re walking anywhere by yourself
E. Don’t try to hold the other person’s hand too long
F. If you want to show confidence with body language
G. We stand and walk a certain way when we’re confident
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些有助于表现自信的肢体语言。
【16题详解】
根据空前“Body language can reflect our confidence level.(肢体语言可以反映我们的自信程度)”及空后“and another way when we’re nervous.(而当我们紧张时， 我们表现的又是另一种情形)”可知，后文提到了紧张会有不一样的肢体语言，可知本句是在说明自信的时候的肢体语言。故G项“当我们自信的时候，我们会以某种方式站立和行走”符合语境。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据下文“The first tip to show confidence with body language is to keep your hands out of your pockets.(用肢体语言表现自信的第一个技巧是不要把手放在口袋里)”可知，本段给出的建议是不要把手放在口袋里，B选项中pockets对应后文pockets。故B项“避开你的口袋”适合作本段的小标题。故选B。
18题详解】
根据本段的小标题“Keep your eyes forward(眼睛向前看)”及空后“it often feels natural to lower your head slightly and watch your step(稍微低下头，注意脚下，这通常是很自然的)”可知，本句是在假设行走的时候，该注意脚下。故D项“当你独自行走的时候”符合语境。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据空前“Try this as an experiment: Smile at someone as you pass by them on the street or walk around the office.(试着做个实验：当你在街上或在办公室里走过某人时，对他们微笑)”及空后“Now wouldn’t you like to have that effect on people all the time (难道你不想一直对别人产生这种影响吗？)”可知，上文提到了对他人微笑，可知本句应当说明他们对此的反应。故C项“他们很有可能会报以微笑”符合语境。故选C。
【20题详解】
根据空前“Of course, a handshake is not a contest.(当然，握手不是比赛)”可知，本句承接上文，说明握手的注意事项：不要试图握别人的手太久。故E项“不要试图握别人的手太久”符合语境。故选E。
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。
In an inspiring series of events over six years a remarkable woman has turned up as the guardian angel for one family. She ___21___ a man from a life-threatening situation and later saved his daughter’s life.
Six years ago, Kristi Hadfield was a nurse who saved John Cunningham’s life when he was ___22___ a heart attack. “At the time I ___23___ being in the back of the ambulance and I was like, ‘Not today John, not today,’” Hadfield recalled. She performed chest compressions (按压) until they ___24___ the hospital. ___25___ , doctors were able to get him back.
Hadfield stayed in ___26___ with Cunningham through social media, as she often does with ___27___ patients. She also became Internet friends with his daughter, Molly Jones, after Jones sent her a friend ___28___ on the Internet. On July7, Jones ___29___ on the Internet that she was officially on the kidney transplant (肾移植) list. She was ill with advanced kidney disease. Although she found it hard to ask for help, she wanted to see if anyone would ___30___ donating.
“And when I posted it, I got a(n) ___31___ from Kristi,” Jones said. Hadfield messaged Jones and said, “Hey, I’ve got your kidney here.” Hadfield was eventually cleared to be a kidney ___32___ and the two women met for the first time. And on December 27, the operation finally ___33___ . The operation went as planned and was ___34___ . “It was amazing. Kristi gave me back my ___35___ ,” Jones said.
21. A. knew B. caught C. rescued D. employed
22. A. having B. avoiding C. escaping D. curing
23. A. enjoy B. remember C. regret D. imagine
24. A. came across B. worked on C. turned to D. got to
25. A. Fortunately B. Gradually C. Disappointedly D. Basically
26. A. agreement B. touch C. comparison D. competition
27. A. female B. strange C. serious D. former
28. A. order B. gift C. request D. suggestion
29 A. identified B. recommended C. shared D. heard
30. A. quit B. appreciate C. allow D. consider
31. A. invitation B. message C. argument D. description
32. A. provider B. waiter C. user D. protector
33. A. set out B. took place C. shut up D. came back
34. A. remarkable B. unique C. successful D. significant
35. A. life B. luck C. money D. thanks
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了克里斯蒂·哈德菲尔德救了约翰·坎宁安和他的女儿琼斯的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她救了一名生命垂危的男子，后来又救了他女儿的命。A. knew知道；B. caught抓住；C. rescued营救；D. employed雇用。根据后文“Kristi Hadfield was a nurse who saved John Cunningham’s life”可知，此处是救了一名生命垂危的男子。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：六年前，克里斯蒂·哈德菲尔德是一名护士，她在约翰·坎宁安心脏病发作时救了他的命。A. having患病；B. avoiding避免；C. escaping逃脱；D. curing治愈。根据前文“Kristi Hadfield was a nurse who saved John Cunningham’s life”以及后文“a heart attack”结合选项可知，应是心脏病发时，救了他的命符合语境。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：哈德菲尔德回忆说：“我记得当时我在救护车的后面，我想，‘不是今天，约翰，不是今天。’”A. enjoy享受；B. remember记得；C. regret感到遗憾；D. imagine想象。根据后文的“Hadfield recalled”可知，此处是他在回忆，所以是记得。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她做胸外按压直到他们到达医院。A. came across偶然发现；B. worked on从事于；C. turned to求助于；D. got to到达。根据前文“She performed chest compressions”以及后文“the hospital”结合前文内容，可知克里斯蒂救了约翰，根据选项，应是“直到他们到达医院”符合语境。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，医生把他救活了。A. Fortunately幸运地；B. Gradually逐渐地；C. Disappointedly失望地；D. Basically基本上。根据后文“doctors were able to get him back”可知，医生把他救活了，所以是幸运地。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：哈德菲尔德通过社交媒体与坎宁安保持联系，就像她经常与以前的病人保持联系一样。A. agreement协定；B. touch触摸；C. comparison比较；D. competition比赛。根据后文“through social media”可知，通过社交媒体应是保持联系，所以stay in touch为固定搭配，意为“保持联系”。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：哈德菲尔德通过社交媒体与坎宁安保持联系，就像她经常与以前的病人保持联系一样。A. female女性的；B. strange奇怪的；C. serious严重的；D. former以前的。根据前文“she often does”以及后文的patients结合选项，此处应是“经常与以前的病人做的一样”符合语境。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在琼斯在互联网上向她发送好友请求后，她还与他的女儿莫莉·琼斯成为了网友。A. order指示；B. gift礼物；C. request请求；D. suggestion建议。根据前文“She also became Internet friends with his daughter, Molly Jones”可知，哈德菲尔德和莫莉·琼斯成为了网友，所以是发了好友申请给她。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：7月7日，琼斯在网上分享了她被正式列入肾脏移植名单的消息。A. identified确认；B. recommended推荐；C. shared分享；D. heard听到。根据后文“And when I posted it”可知，此处是上传到网上，所以是在网上分享。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然她发现很难寻求帮助，但她想看看是否有人会考虑捐赠。A. quit退出；B. appreciate感激；C. allow允许；D. consider考虑。根据前文“Although she found it hard to ask for help”可知，前后应是表转折，前文是很难寻求帮助，所以此处应是“是否有人会考虑捐赠”符合语境。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：琼斯说：“当我把照片贴出来的时候，我收到了克里斯蒂的留言。”A. invitation邀请；B. message消息；C. argument争论；D. description描述。根据后文“Hadfield messaged Jones and said”可知，此处是收到了消息。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：哈德菲尔德最终获准成为一名肾脏提供者，两位女士第一次见面。A. provider提供者；B. waiter服务员；C. user使用者；D. protector保护人。根据前文“later saved his daughter’s life”可知，克里斯蒂救了琼斯，所以是克里斯蒂提供了肾脏给她。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：12月27日，手术终于开始了。A. set out动身；B. took place发生；C. shut up闭嘴；D. came back回来。根据后文“The operation went as planned”可知，应该是12月27日，手术终于开始了。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：手术按计划进行，很成功。A. remarkable显著的；B. unique独特的；C. successful成功的；D. significant重要的。根据后文“It was amazing. Kristi gave me back my 15 ”可知，克里斯蒂救了琼斯，所以手术是成功的。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“太神奇了。克里斯蒂让我重获新生，”琼斯说。A. life生命；B. luck好运；C. money钱；D. thanks感谢。根据前文“later saved his daughter’s life”可知，克里斯蒂救了琼斯，所以是给了她生命。故选A项。
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。
Recently, a poll(民意调查) finds that although almost three in four adults played sports when they ___36___ (be) younger, only one in four continue to play sports as adults.
But that decline in interest doesn’t stop parents from encouraging their children to make sports a part of their lives. ___37___ fact, almost nine in ten parents ___38___ middle school or high school aged children play sports say that their children benefit ___39___ great deal or quite a bit from playing sports.
And, while most adults no longer play sports ___40___ (they), the majority of parents say it is very likely or somewhat likely that their children will continue playing sports when they become adults. One in four parents also hope their children will become ___41___ (profession)athletes.
“Sports are an important part of a healthy community. They help children and adults maintain a fit ___42___ (weigh), teach acceptance and teamwork, and expand opportunity for children ___43___ (live) in poverty(贫困),” said a researcher. “This poll ___44___ (indicate) that we must continue to encourage children to play sports, but just as important, we must find ways ___45___ (keep)adults engaged in sports in order to maintain health and well-being.”
【答案】36. were
37. In 38. whose
39. a 40. themselves
41. professional
42. weight 43. living
44. indicates
45. to keep
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。民意调查显示几乎四分之三的成年人在年轻时参加过体育运动，但只有四分之一的人成年后继续参加体育运动。体育运动不仅能帮助小孩健康成长，同时也能让成年人保持健康和幸福。
36题详解】
考查时态。句意：最近，一项民意调查发现，尽管几乎四分之三的成年人在年轻时参加过体育运动，但只有四分之一的人成年后继续参加体育运动。分析句子结构可知，成年人小的时候应该是过去事实，应使用一般过去时，且从句中主语they（他们）是复数概念，空处应使用be动词过去式were。故填were。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：事实上，近十分之九的初高中孩子参加体育运动的父母说，他们的孩子从体育运动中受益匪浅。分析句子结构可知，此处是固定短语in fact，意为“事实上”。位于句首时首字母大写。故填In。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。事实上，近十分之九的初高中孩子参加体育运动的父母说，他们的孩子从体育运动中受益匪浅。分析句子结构可知，该句为定语从句，先行词parents（家长）指人，且从句中缺少定语，可使用关系代词whose在从句中作定语。故填whose。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：事实上，近十分之九的初高中孩子参加体育运动的父母说，他们的孩子从体育运动中受益匪浅。分析句子结构可知，此处是固定短语a great deal，意为“很多”。故填a。
【40题详解】
考查代词。句意：而且，虽然大多数成年人自己不再参加体育运动，但大多数父母说，他们的孩子长大后很可能或有可能继续参加体育运动。分析句子结构可知，句中主语adults（成人）与宾语为同一对象时，应使用其反身代词。故填themselves。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：四分之一的父母也希望自己的孩子成为职业运动员。分析句子结构可知，空处可使用形容词professional（职业的；专业的）在句中作定语修饰名词athletes（运动员）。故填professional。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意：它们帮助儿童和成人保持合适的体重，教导接受和团队合作，并为生活在贫困中的儿童扩大机会。分析句子结构和不定冠词a可知，空处可使用单数名词weight（体重）在句中作宾语。故填weight。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：它们帮助儿童和成人保持合适的体重，教导接受和团队合作，并为生活在贫困中的儿童扩大机会。分析句子结构可知，句中已有谓语expand，空处应使用非谓语。children和live之间是逻辑上的主动关系，因此需使用现在分词，作后置定语，故填living。
【44题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：“这项调查表明，我们必须继续鼓励孩子们参加体育运动，但同样重要的是，我们必须找到让成年人参与体育运动的方法，以保持健康和幸福。”分析句子结构可知，此处陈述一般事实，且主语this poll为单数形式，空处应使用一般现在时。故填indicates。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：“这项调查表明，我们必须继续鼓励孩子们参加体育运动，但同样重要的是，我们必须找到让成年人参与体育运动的方法，以保持健康和幸福。”名词way后常接不定式作后置定语，表示“做某事的方法”，故填to keep。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国笔友Bob了解到你的家乡今年农业丰收，想过来参观。请给他写封电子邮件，推荐一个农业示范区（agriculture demonstration zone），内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.推荐地方及理由；
3.表达祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Bob,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Bob,
Nothing makes me happier than welcoming you to my hometown to celebrate the harvest. I’d like to recommend to you Yangqu Modern Agriculture Demonstration Zone in Shanxi Province.
For one thing, with the development of science and technology, you can see more advanced equipment being used here, which promotes crop growth and makes agriculture more efficient. For another, the standardized operation of equipment by workers in uniform will leave a deep impression on you.
I sincerely hope my recommendation can be of help to you. Wish you a good trip here!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外国笔友Bob写封电子邮件，推荐一个农业示范区。
【详解】1.词汇积累
庆祝：celebrate→ observe
推荐：recommend→ nominate
先进的：advanced→ sophisticated
促进：promote→ facilitate
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：I’d like to recommend to you Yangqu Modern Agriculture Demonstration Zone in Shanxi Province.
拓展句：It is Yangqu Modern Agriculture Demonstration Zone in Shanxi Province that I’d like to recommend to you.
【点睛】【高分句型1】For one thing, with the development of science and technology, you can see more advanced equipment being used here, which promotes crop growth and makes agriculture more efficient.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I sincerely hope my recommendation can be of help to you.（运用了hope后的宾语从句，以及宾语从句引导词that的省略）
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。
It was a beautiful May morning. As usual, I started my day by sitting outside breathing the fresh air as I read my book and drank my coffee. Afterwards, there were two things I was determined to do. First, make sure my husband got our small Christmas trees down from the attic(阁楼) and, second, take several bags of clothes, blankets and comforters to the donation center. I had been faithful in doing that every year, but for whatever reason, I had delayed this year and the bags were now piling up and overflowing.
After reading for a while, I went into the bedroom to ask my husband to bring the trees down. He was asleep so I figured I’d surprise him and get them down by myself.
I went to the garage to access the attic storage and moved our tall metal ladder into place. I had to move the bags of clothing and blankets out of the way, determined once again to get those to the donation center.
I climbed the ladder, and two steps from the top I was able to reach up and push open the attic door. Then, with my feet on the very last step and part of my upper body in the attic, I saw my trees. I awkwardly raised my leg to climb onto the attic floor. Looking down, and then looking up again, I decided that this was actually too much for me. I should wait for my husband to get them.
As I stepped down, my foot missed the shaky ladder’s step. With one foot swinging and the other on the top step, I grabbed(抓住) the attic floorboard and called my husband. Unfortunately, he couldn’t hear me. As I went to take another step down, the ladder suddenly came out from under me, loudly crashing onto the concrete(混凝土的) garage floor, leaving me hanging from the attic with sweaty hands. In that second, which seemed like a century, I prayed and then called my husband.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With my body swinging in midair and my hands slowly sliding closer to the edge, I fell.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Arriving at the emergency center, I anxiously waited to see the doctor.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
With my body swinging in midair and my hands slowly sliding closer to the edge, I fell. My entire body except my left foot landed on the bags of clothes and comforters that I had just moved! As my foot slammed into the concrete floor, I heard it crack as pain shot through my leg. Lying on the bags, I weakly yelled, “Help me!” My husband rushed in, picking me up and taking me to the hospital. As he drove, he said with tears in his eyes, “Thank God you fell on those bags. It’s a blessing that they were even out there!”
Arriving at the emergency center, I anxiously waited to see the doctor. The doctor was surprised about what had happened to me and called me his miracle patient. Having carefully examined me, the doctor told me that I just broke my foot and it would take me several weeks to recover. He said it was lucky that I wasn’t injured more than I was. It was those bags that saved me from severe disaster or even death. Hearing the doctor’s words, my husband hugged me with gratitude. What a coincidence it was!
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者独自去阁楼搬圣诞树，想要送到捐赠中心。结果楼梯出了问题，丈夫也没有回应。于是作者从楼上摔了下来，摔断了脚。所幸并不严重，最后恢复好了。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“随着我的身体在半空中摇摆，我的手慢慢地向边缘滑动，我摔倒了”可知，第一段可描写作者摔下楼的过程，感受以及丈夫送作者去医院。
②由第二段首句内容“到了急救中心，我焦急地等着看医生”可知，第二段可描写作者接受治疗，医生给出诊断以及最后恢复。
2.续写线索：摔倒——脚骨折——丈夫送往医院——医生检查诊断——恢复——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
搬动：move/carry
检查：examine/ check
恢复：recover /get well
情绪类
感谢：gratitude /appreciation
不安地：anxiously / restlessly
【点睛】[高分句型1] As my foot slammed into the concrete floor, I heard it crack as pain shot through my leg.(运用了as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Having carefully examined me, the doctor told me that I just broke my foot and it would take me several weeks to recover. (运用了现在分词作状语和that引导宾语从句)2023～2024学年度上学期高二期末联考试卷
英 语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：至人教版选择性必修第二册Unit 1。
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 say about herself
A. She is confident. B. She likes talking. C. She is shy and quiet.
2. What do we know about the man
A. He wears glasses. B. He dislikes his jacket. C. He doesn't look good.
3. What does the woman think of the cell phone
A It's out of style. B. It's expensive. C. Its color is ugly.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Classmates.
5. What will the man do tomorrow night
A. Attend a party. B. Help James do a report. C. See an interesting film.
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. What does the man want to do
A. Go shopping. B. Drive a bus. C. Mail a letter.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On the street. B. In the bank. C. In the shopping center.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To express thanks. B. To get some information. C. To exchange a new skateboard.
9. What size skateboard is the man likely to choose
A. 16cm. B. 18cm. C. 20cm.
10. Who is the man going to the store with
A. His friends. B. His brother. C. His father.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When will the music festival start
A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday.
12. Why is the wait not bad for the woman
A The line is short. B. She brings something to sit on. C. The food the band provides is tasty.
13. What does the man agree to do in the end
A. Turn down the music. B. Learn about bands. C. Join the woman.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the man going to do in the evening
A. Eat out. B. Visit the woman. C. Finish his homework.
15. When does the woman expect the project to be finished
A. By 4: 00 pm. B. By 5: 00 pm. C. By 6: 00 pm.
16. How will the man go to the woman's home
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Teaching a class. B. Introducing Newtown. C. Chairing a meeting.
18. Where is Shopsmart
A. On the edge of town. B. Near the college. C. In Bridge Street.
19. How many bookshops are there in Bridge Street
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
20. What can the listeners buy in Mass
A. Souvenirs. B. Files and pens. C. Fruit and vegetables.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Sequoia National Park
Located about 80 miles east of Fresno, California, in the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range, Sequoia National Park was established in 1890 as a measure to protect the giant trees from being cut down, making it America’s second national park.
Highlights of the park are, of course, the trees. Perhaps the most famous is the General Sherman Tree, which has rightfully earned the title of the world’s largest tree (it stands 275 feet tall and its base measures more than 36 feet in diameter).
·Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Sequoia National Park is June through August, when the weather is fine. The park is open 24/7, year-round, but there are certain challenges during winter and spring seasons. Beginning in September, the park reduces its ranger(护林员)-led programming and certain facilities cut their hours.
·What You Need to Know
Don’t rely on technology
Cell service in many areas of the park is spotty, meaning your GPS or smartphone may not work. Plan to pick up paper maps at the park’s visitor centers.
Check the weather
Some areas in the park might be closed or you might need snow tires or chains to get through, even in the spring and fall. Check the park’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Gas up
No gasoline is sold within the park, so make sure you have a full tank before you start your journey.
Pay to play
A vehicle pass to the park costs $35; an individual pass, for an adult on a bike or on foot, costs $20.
1. What is Sequoia National Park best known for
A. Its service. B. Its trees. C. Its covering area. D. Its history.
2. Which of the following is the best time to visit Sequoia National Park
A. July. B. September. C. October. D. December.
3. How much should a couple pay if they visit Sequoia National Park by bike
A. $20. B. $35. C. $40. D. $70.
B
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots (量子点).
The three scientists each contributed to a fundamental discovery, according to officials from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards several of the prizes each year. The work they’ve done has already led to new technology in television screens and bio-imaging.
Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: “Shocked. Sleepy. Very unexpected. And very honored.”
In a rare event, the winners’ names were leaked to the Swedish media before the official announcement. But Bawendi said he’d been sound asleep, so he didn’t hear anything about it.
Quantum dots are particles (粒子) that are so incredibly small that their size actually starts to affect their properties. For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself. (The blue quantum dots are smaller than red ones.)
In fact, changing the size can alter (改变) many different properties beyond just color, which means that quantum dots could be useful for a variety of applications, including building better solar panels and perhaps even creating fuel by using sunlight.
The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (close to$995,000) in equal parts. This is the third science-focused Nobel Prize to be awarded this week. On Tuesday, the physics prize was awarded to Anne L’ Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz. And on Monday, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the prize in physiology or medicine.
Officials plan to announce the literature prize on Thursday, followed by the peace prize on Friday. The economics prize will be awarded on Monday.
4. How did Bawendi feel when receiving the call early Wednesday morning
A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Bored. D. Sorry.
5. What causes the difference in color between blue quantum dots and red ones
A. The size of the particles. B. The difference in materials.
C. The change in shapes. D. The variety of applications.
6. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 7 refer to
A. The 2023 Nobel Prize in physics. B. The 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine.
C. The 2023 Nobel Prize in literature. D. The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
7. What is the text
A. A short story. B. A diary entry. C. A news report. D. A research article.
C
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It’s also the country’s deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. So far, the earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was especially dangerous because it happened at night, when people were asleep in their homes.
Marrakesh is a big city that’s popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake, but the old part of the city, Medina, was hit hard. It has buildings that are over 1,000 years old. Many of those buildings were demolished.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earthquake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake’s center, there are many small villages, some of which were nearly destroyed.
Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks, which is a traditional way of building in Morocco. But it’s not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Although the Moroccan government has laws that require buildings to be built more safely, these rules are often ignored.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well. But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach remote areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads, and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, phone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some remote areas have had to deal with the situation on their own. In some areas, people have been digging through the broken stones or bricks with their hands, trying to find survivors. Many people are sleeping outside, unsure if their houses are safe.
Many outside countries have offered to help Morocco. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered supplies.
8. What do we know about the earthquake in Morocco
A. It only killed 2,680 people. B. It occurred during the day.
C. It was the deadliest in recent decades. D. It injured less than 2500 people.
9. What does the underlined word “demolished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Decorated. C. Protected. D. Constructed.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Necessary help from other countries for the quake-hit area.
B. The current serious situation faced by people in disaster areas.
C. Possible causes of the earthquake happening in Morocco.
D. Reasons why the earthquake caused so much damage in Morocco.
11. What can be learned from paragraph 5
A. Rescue workers in big cities are in short supply.
B. Villagers in the quake-hit area try to save themselves.
C. Most of the houses in remote areas are reported safe.
D. Rescue workers can easily get in touch with mountain people.
D
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
12. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text
A. To perform low-level writing. B. To replace technology experts.
C. To finish high-quality work. D. To improve interpersonal communication.
13. Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4
A. To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.
B. To show how well AI tools could help workers.
C. To forecast changes in the future working environment.
D. To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.
14. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.
B. It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.
C. It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
D. Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now
B. Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
C. The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence
D. AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance
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。
Body language can reflect our confidence level. ____16____ and another way when we’re nervous. At a glance (看一眼), most people can tell if we’re confident or not. So we should learn some tips to show confidence through body language so that we always appear confident and ready.
____17____
The first tip to show confidence with body language is to keep your hands out of your pockets. We often put our hands in our pockets when we’re unsure of ourselves. And that’s how other people will view us.
Keep your eyes forward
____18____, it often feels natural to lower your head slightly and watch your step. However, this gesture communicates to others that you don’t want to interact. And if you’re not careful, you might get into the habit of doing it all the time. So keep your head up and your eyes forward, even when you’re walking down the street by yourself.
Smile
Try this as an experiment: Smile at someone as you pass by them on the street or walk around the office. ____19____. Now wouldn’t you like to have that effect on people all the time
Firm handshakes
There are few things worse than reaching out your hand during an introduction and getting a handshake which is not firm enough. Don’t be that guy. Instead, hold the other person’s hand firmly and confidently. Of course, a handshake is not a contest. ____20____.
A. Take wide steps
B. Avoid your pockets
C. It’s very likely that they’ll smile back
D. When you’re walking anywhere by yourself
E. Don’t try to hold the other person’s hand too long
F. If you want to show confidence with body language
G. We stand and walk a certain way when we’re confident
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。
In an inspiring series of events over six years, a remarkable woman has turned up as the guardian angel for one family. She ___21___ a man from a life-threatening situation and later saved his daughter’s life.
Six years ago, Kristi Hadfield was a nurse who saved John Cunningham’s life when he was ___22___ a heart attack. “At the time I ___23___ being in the back of the ambulance and I was like, ‘Not today John, not today,’” Hadfield recalled. She performed chest compressions (按压) until they ___24___ the hospital. ___25___ , doctors were able to get him back.
Hadfield stayed in ___26___ with Cunningham through social media, as she often does with ___27___ patients. She also became Internet friends with his daughter, Molly Jones, after Jones sent her a friend ___28___ on the Internet. On July7, Jones ___29___ on the Internet that she was officially on the kidney transplant (肾移植) list. She was ill with advanced kidney disease. Although she found it hard to ask for help, she wanted to see if anyone would ___30___ donating.
“And when I posted it, I got a(n) ___31___ from Kristi,” Jones said. Hadfield messaged Jones and said, “Hey, I’ve got your kidney here.” Hadfield was eventually cleared to be a kidney ___32___ and the two women met for the first time. And on December 27, the operation finally ___33___ . The operation went as planned and was ___34___ . “It was amazing. Kristi gave me back my ___35___ ,” Jones said.
21. A. knew B. caught C. rescued D. employed
22. A. having B. avoiding C. escaping D. curing
23 A. enjoy B. remember C. regret D. imagine
24. A. came across B. worked on C. turned to D. got to
25. A. Fortunately B. Gradually C. Disappointedly D. Basically
26. A. agreement B. touch C. comparison D. competition
27. A. female B. strange C. serious D. former
28. A. order B. gift C. request D. suggestion
29. A. identified B. recommended C. shared D. heard
30. A. quit B. appreciate C. allow D. consider
31. A. invitation B. message C. argument D. description
32. A. provider B. waiter C. user D. protector
33. A. set out B. took place C. shut up D. came back
34. A. remarkable B. unique C. successful D. significant
35. A. life B. luck C. money D. thanks
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。
Recently, a poll(民意调查) finds that although almost three in four adults played sports when they ___36___ (be) younger, only one in four continue to play sports as adults.
But that decline in interest doesn’t stop parents from encouraging their children to make sports a part of their lives. ___37___ fact, almost nine in ten parents ___38___ middle school or high school aged children play sports say that their children benefit ___39___ great deal or quite a bit from playing sports.
And, while most adults no longer play sports ___40___ (they), the majority of parents say it is very likely or somewhat likely that their children will continue playing sports when they become adults. One in four parents also hope their children will become ___41___ (profession)athletes.
“Sports are an important part of a healthy community. They help children and adults maintain a fit ___42___ (weigh), teach acceptance and teamwork, and expand opportunity for children ___43___ (live) in poverty(贫困),” said a researcher. “This poll ___44___ (indicate) that we must continue to encourage children to play sports, but just as important, we must find ways ___45___ (keep)adults engaged in sports in order to maintain health and well-being.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国笔友Bob了解到你的家乡今年农业丰收，想过来参观。请给他写封电子邮件，推荐一个农业示范区（agriculture demonstration zone），内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.推荐地方及理由；
3.表达祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Bob,
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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，使之构成一篇完整短文。
It was a beautiful May morning. As usual, I started my day by sitting outside breathing the fresh air as I read my book and drank my coffee. Afterwards, there were two things I was determined to do. First, make sure my husband got our small Christmas trees down from the attic(阁楼) and, second, take several bags of clothes, blankets and comforters to the donation center. I had been faithful in doing that every year, but for whatever reason, I had delayed this year and the bags were now piling up and overflowing.
After reading for a while, I went into the bedroom to ask my husband to bring the trees down. He was asleep so I figured I’d surprise him and get them down by myself.
I went to the garage to access the attic storage and moved our tall metal ladder into place. I had to move the bags of clothing and blankets out of the way, determined once again to get those to the donation center.
I climbed the ladder, and two steps from the top I was able to reach up and push open the attic door. Then, with my feet on the very last step and part of my upper body in the attic, I saw my trees. I awkwardly raised my leg to climb onto the attic floor. Looking down, and then looking up again, I decided that this was actually too much for me. I should wait for my husband to get them.
As I stepped down, my foot missed the shaky ladder’s step. With one foot swinging and the other on the top step, I grabbed(抓住) the attic floorboard and called my husband. Unfortunately, he couldn’t hear me. As I went to take another step down, the ladder suddenly came out from under me, loudly crashing onto the concrete(混凝土的) garage floor, leaving me hanging from the attic with sweaty hands. In that second, which seemed like a century, I prayed and then called my husband.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With my body swinging in midair and my hands slowly sliding closer to the edge, I fell.
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Arriving at the emergency center, I anxiously waited to see the doctor.
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