福州市部分中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语
(满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟)
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
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
London Theatre Shows
Alice In Wonderland
Each ticket to the show includes free entry to Kew Gardens., Alice in Wonderland is playing at the Kew Gardens from 22 July to 28 August 2023.
Running time: 1 hour 10 minutes with no interval (幕间休息)
Performance days
Matinees (日场): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Important information: Children under 2 years old go free.
Back To The Future: The Musical
It is based on the iconic Back ta the Future films. Back to the Future: The Musical tickets at the Adelphi Theatre, London are available to book for performances up to 11 February 2024.
Age restrictions: Suitable for general audience aged 6+. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)
Performance days
Evenings; Monday, Wednesday. Thursday. Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
This show sees Blippi in the ultimate curiosity adventure. Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi as he discovers what makes different cities unique and special. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour runs at Rose Theatre, Kingston from 29 August to 9 September 2023.
Age restrictions: Recommended for ages 2+.
Running time: 1 hour (no interval)
Performance days
Matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Dinosaur World Live
Join our brave explorers across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of remarkably life-like dinosaurs. Dinosaur World Live runs from 11 August to 3 September 2023 at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London.
Age restrictions: 3+
Running time: 50 mins + a 15-minute post show
Performance days
Matinees: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
1. What do we know about Back to the Future: The Musical
A. It has no performances on Tuesdays,
B. Booking starts on 11 February 2024.
C. Children under 3 years old can go free.
D. It lasts 2 hours 40 minutes without intervals.
2. Where should you go if you want to learn more about cities around the world
A. Kew Gardens.
B. Adelphi Theatre.
C. Rose Theatre, Kingston.
D. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
3. Which show provides after-show interaction
A. Alice In Wonderland
B. Dinosaur World Live
C. Back To The Future: The Musical
D. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是伦敦剧院的一些演出。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Back To The Future: The Musical部分的“Back to the Future: The Musical tickets at the Adelphi Theatre, London are available to book for performances up to 11 February 2024.(Back to the Future: The Musical在Adelphi Theatre, London的门票将于2024年2月11日前开放预订。)”可知，Back to the Future: The Musical的预订于2024年2月11日开始。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour部分“Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi as he discovers what makes different cities unique and special.(跳舞，唱歌，当Blippi发现不同城市的独特之处时和他一起学习。)”可知，如果你想更多地了解世界各地的城市，你应该去看Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour，再根据本部分的“Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour runs at Rose Theatre, Kingston from 29 August to 9 September 2023.(Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour将于2023年8月29日至9月9日在Rose Theatre, Kingston上演。)”可知，如果你想更多地了解世界各地的城市，你应该去Rose Theatre, Kingston。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Dinosaur World Live部分的“Running time: 50 mins + a 15-minute post show(秀长：50分钟+ 15分钟的后期表演)”可知，Dinosaur World Live提供表演后互动。故选B。
B
Like many people Stimpson, who is nearly 80, has noticed an alarming loss of wildlife in his lifetime. The clouds of swifts (雨燕) of his childhood have disappeared.
A loss of nesting (筑巢的) sites is driving the decline of swifts in the UK, whose numbers are believed to have dropped by about 57% in 22 years. These birds — which are now on the UK’s red list — are site-specific, meaning each spring they come back to the same spot after flying thousands of miles from Africa, The problem is that lots of old barns (谷仓) and houses have been upgraded and repaired and nesting sites have disappeared.
Thirteen years ago no one was making swift boxes, so Simpson started, “I’m not a carpenter (木匠), I’m a salesman, but I thought I’d certainly give it a go,” he says. When he started he could make three a day, now on a really good day he can make 30. “The government and big wildlife organisations don’t end up doing much to stop wildlife loss. We seem to have too many pen-pushers and not enough workers,” he says. “We could do an awful lot more than we’re doing.”
He believes local action groups are much more effective and has been working with a number of them. “The number of swift groups that have started up in the last five to eight years is quite staggering. And they seem to go from strength to strength,” he says,
“Swifts are the one thing where an individual can make a significant difference,” says Dick Newell, from Action for Swifts, who has 66 pairs of nesting swifts in his village of Landbeach in Cambridgeshire, 20 of them nesting on his house.
Newell says developers should put swift brick in every new building, and he has been working with housebuilding company Taylor Wimpey to make this happen. Exeter city council has started incorporating tfiem into new buildings, as well as the Duchy of Cornwall, and local councils are getting on board. Others are working on bee bricks and hedgehog (刺猬) holes in new developments.
4. What led to the swifts’ decline in the UK
A. A loss of food.
B. A lack of nesting sites.
C. Their being removed from the red list.
D. Their deaths during their long journey.
5. What is Stimpson’s attitude towards the practice of the government and big wildlife organisations
A. Curious. B. Satisfied. C. Tolerant. D. Negative.
6. What does the underlined word “staggering” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Misleading. B. Shocking. C. Confusing. D. Disturbing.
7. What does Newell advise developers to do
A. Build fewer buildings in rural areas.
B. Increase buildings made of bricks.
C. Include a swift brick in new buildings.
D. Give special attention to bees and hedgehogs.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了Stimpson致力于帮助雨燕安家，他还与一些地方行动组织合作，希望能够保护这一野生动物。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“A loss of nesting sites is driving the decline of swifts in the UK”（筑巢地点的减少正在驱使英国雨燕数量的减少）可知，筑巢地的减少导致了英国雨燕数量减少。故选B项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段后三句““The government and big wildlife organisations don’t end up doing much to stop wildlife loss. We seem to have too many pen-pushers and not enough workers,” he says. “We could do an awful lot more than we’re doing.””(政府和大型野生动物组织最终没有采取太多措施来阻止野生动物的减少。我们似乎有太多的文员，而没有足够的工人。”他说道，“我们本可以做得比现在多得多。”)可知，他认为政府和大型野生动物组织没有为了保护野生动物而做出许多行动，由此可推测出，他对政府和大型野生动物组织持否定态度。故选D项。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第四段最后两句“The number of swift groups that have started up in the last five to eight years is quite .... And they seem to go from strength to strength”（在过去的5到8年里，雨燕种群的数量相当……。他们似乎越来越兴旺了。）可知，雨燕的数量在不断增加，往好的方向发展，由此可推测出，雨燕种群上涨的数量是非常惊人的。故staggering意为“令人吃惊的”，与Shocking意思最接近。故选B项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“Newell says developers should put a swift brick in every new building”（Newell说，开发商应该在每一栋新建筑中都安装适于雨燕安家的砖块）可知，Newell建议开发商应该在每栋新建筑中放适于雨燕安家的砖块。故选C项。
C
Science fiction has long entertained the idea of artificial intelligence becoming conscious (有意识的). Many researchers say that AI systems aren’t yet at the point of consciousness, but the pace of AI evolution (发展) has got them considering: how would we know if they were
To answer this, a group of 19 neuroscientists (神经系统科学家), philosophers and computer scientists have come up with a checklist of standards that, if met, would indicate whether a system has a high chance of being conscious. The authors made the effort because “it seemed like there was a real lack of detailed, thoughtful discussion of AI consciousness,” says co-author Robert Long, a philosopher at the Center for AI Safety.
The team says that a failure to identify whether an AI system has become conscious has important moral implications. If something has been labelled “conscious”, according to co-author Megan Peters, a neuroscientist at the University of California, “that changes a lot about how we as human beings feel that entity (独立存在的个体) should be treated”. Long adds that, as far as he can tell, not enough effort has been made by the companies building advanced AI systems to evaluate the models for consciousness and make plans for what to do if that happens.
One of the challenges in studying consciousness in AI is defining what it means to be conscious. Peters says that for the report, the researchers focused on “phenomenal consciousness”.
Many neuroscience-based theories describe the biological basis of consciousness. But there is no agreement on which is the right one. To create their framework, the authors therefore used a range of these theories. The idea is that if an AI system functions in a way that matches aspects of many of these theories, then there is a greater likelihood that it is conscious.
They argue that this is a better approach to assessing consciousness than simply putting a system through a behavioural test — say, asking ChatGPT whether it is conscious, or challenging it and seeing how it responds. That’s because AI systems have become remarkably good at mimicking (模仿) humans.
8. What does Robert Long say about present research on AI consciousness
A. It is far from enough.
B. It is progressing rapidly.
C. It has shown promising insights into it.
D. It has learnt a lot from previous research.
9. What would change if AI systems became conscious according to Megan Peters
A. Their final applications.
B. How humans treat them.
C. Their moral responsibilities.
D. How humans make future; plans.
10. What is a challenge of studying AI consciousness
A. Providing a definition of it.
B. Uncovering the reason behind it.
C. Measuring AI’s ability to mimic humans.
D. Comparing AI consciousness and human consciousness.
11. How do the researchers identify whether an AI system is conscious
A. By observing its responses to digital signals and online questions.
B. By checking its understanding of some neuroscience-based theories.
C. By comparing its functional patterns with neuroscience-based theories.
D. By conducting experiments and tests to measure its level of self-awareness.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍人工智能意识的研究和挑战。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The authors made the effort because “it seemed like there was a real lack of detailed, thoughtful discussion of AI consciousness,” says co-author Robert Long, a philosopher at the Center for AI Safety. (人工智能安全中心的哲学家、合著者Robert Long表示，作者之所以做出这一努力，是因为“似乎确实缺乏对人工智能意识的详细、深思熟虑的讨论”。)”可知，Robert Long认为目前人工智能意识的研究还还远远不够。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“If something has been labelled “conscious”, according to co-author Megan Peters, a neuroscientist at the University of California, “that changes a lot about how we as human beings feel that entity (独立存在的个体) should be treated”. (根据合著者、加州大学神经科学家梅根·彼得斯的说法，如果某个东西被贴上了“有意识”的标签，“这会大大改变我们作为人类应该如何对待这个实体”。)”可知，梅根·彼得斯认为，如果人工智能系统有意识，人类对待它们的方式也会发生什么变化。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“One of the challenges in studying consciousness in AI is defining what it means to be conscious. (在人工智能中研究意识的挑战之一是定义什么是有意识。)”可知，定义什么是有意识是研究人工智能意识的挑战。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“Many neuroscience-based theories describe the biological basis of consciousness. But there is no agreement on which is the right one. To create their framework, the authors therefore used a range of these theories. The idea is that if an AI system functions in a way that matches aspects of many of these theories, then there is a greater likelihood that it is conscious. (许多基于神经科学的理论描述了意识的生物学基础。但目前还没有就哪一个是正确的达成一致。因此，为了建立他们的框架，作者使用了一系列这些理论。其想法是，如果人工智能系统的功能与其中许多理论的各个方面相匹配，那么它更有可能是有意识的。)”可知，研究人员认定人工智能是否有意识是通过对比人工智能系统的功能与其中许多理论的各个方面是否相匹配。故选C。
D
More than 170,000 people in California are unhoused. Even as the state has poured resources into fighting against the problem, the number of people without homes has ticked upward in recent years. On the surface, the state has one key advantage for people without a reliable roof over their heads: relatively consistent and livable weather. So one of my first thoughts when I heard news of a horricane attacking Los Angeles was just “What will happen to the city’s homeless population ”
City agencies quickly took action. As it became clear that the Los Angeles region could experience an extreme downpour and subsequent flooding, outreach teams fanned out across the river bank and dam areas across the city that have become home to a significant unhoused population, offering support to move them into shelters and motels (汽车旅馆).
Despite that, it’s obvious that the effects of climate change will hit the most vulnerable (脆弱的) hardest. We see this globally as extreme weather events hit countries that have contributed the least to the problem.
The most notable connection between climate change and the US housing crisis is the threat extreme weather poses to unhoused people. More unhoused people are affected as climate change drives increasingly unpredictable weather. People without homes know how to respond to expected seasonal events. But events like a near-hurricane in Los Angeles or a wildfire in ‘Maui can catch populations with limited access to information off guard.
Another link worth considering is the way in which climate change creates more homelessness and further stresses on housing systems. Hurricane Katrina, for example, displaced 800, 000 people. Four years later, 12,000 people remained without shelter.
Housing has been — and will continue to be — a key issue in Maui too as it recovers from the wildfire that killed more than 100 people. Maui has already had a housing crisis, the result of a high cost of living driven in large part by the tourism industry. And, now, many more are left looking for places to stay. Ashley Kelly, the chief operating officer at Hawaii’s Family Life Center, said: “Finding housing for any new clients is just not possible right now.”
12. What contributes to the increase of the unhoused population in California
A. Its mild weather.
B. Its inclusive local culture.
C. Its limited basic facilities.
D. Its relaxed state policies.
13. What did outreach teams do in response to the hurricane in Los Angeles
A. They built dams to prevent flooding.
B. They moved homeless people to safe places.
C. They sought low-cost housing from city agencies.
D. They surrounded the river bank to keep people away.
14. Which word can best describe Maui’s housing circumstances now according to Ashley Kelly
A. Mysterious. B. Exceptional. C. Changeable. D. Difficult.
15 What is the text mainly about
A. Ways of Americans relocating disaster-affected populations.
B. The significance of timely weather updates for the homeless.
C. The link between climate change and the housing crisis in the US.
D. Approaches of homeless Americans to dealing with natural disasters.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍气候变化与美国住房危机之间的联系。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“More than 170,000 people in California are unhoused. Even as the state has poured resources into fighting against the problem, the number of people without homes has ticked upward in recent years. On the surface, the state has one key advantage for people without a reliable roof over their heads: relatively consistent and livable weather. (加利福尼亚州有超过17万人无家可归。尽管国家投入了大量资源来解决这个问题，但近年来无家可归的人数仍在上升。从表面上看，该州对没有可靠屋顶的人来说有一个关键优势：相对稳定和宜居的天气。)”可知，相对稳定和宜居的天气是导致加利福尼亚无家可归人员增加的主要原因。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“As it became clear that the Los Angeles region could experience an extreme downpour and subsequent flooding, outreach teams fanned out across the river bank and dam areas across the city that have become home to a significant unhoused population, offering support to move them into shelters and motels (汽车旅馆). (很明显，洛杉矶地区可能会遭遇极端的倾盆大雨和随后的洪水，外展小组分散在该市的河岸和大坝地区，这些地区已经成为大量无家可归人口的家园，为将他们转移到避难所和汽车旅馆提供支持。)”可知，外展小组把大量无家可归的人转移到避难所和汽车旅馆等安全的地方。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Ashley Kelly, the chief operating officer at Hawaii’s Family Life Center, said: “Finding housing for any new clients is just not possible right now.” (夏威夷家庭生活中心的首席运营官阿什利·凯利说：“现在不可能为任何新客户找到住房。”)”可知，在Ashley Kelly看来，毛伊岛现在的住房状况是很艰难的。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“More than 170,000 people in California are unhoused. Even as the state has poured resources into fighting against the problem, the number of people without homes has ticked upward in recent years. On the surface, the state has one key advantage for people without a reliable roof over their heads: relatively consistent and livable weather. So one of my first thoughts when I heard news of a horricane attacking Los Angeles was just “What will happen to the city’s homeless population ” (加利福尼亚州有超过17万人无家可归。尽管国家投入了大量资源来解决这个问题，但近年来无家可归的人数仍在上升。从表面上看，该州对没有可靠屋顶的人来说有一个关键优势：相对稳定和宜居的天气。因此，当我听到洛杉矶发生恐怖袭击的消息时，我的第一个想法就是“这个城市的无家可归者会怎么办？”)”，第三段“Despite that, it’s obvious that the effects of climate change will hit the most vulnerable (脆弱的) hardest. (尽管如此，很明显，气候变化的影响将对最脆弱的群体造成最严重的打击。)”，第四段“The most notable connection between climate change and the US housing crisis is the threat extreme weather poses to unhoused people. (气候变化与美国住房危机之间最显著的联系是极端天气对无家可归者的威胁。)”和第五段“Another link worth considering is the way in which climate change creates more homelessness and further stresses on housing systems. (另一个值得考虑的联系是气候变化造成更多无家可归者和住房系统进一步压力的方式。)”可知，这篇文章主要介绍气候变化与美国住房危机之间的联系。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。
Traveling is a great way to experience new cultures and landscapes, learn about different ways of life, and simply have an adventure. It can also help you open your mind to new ideas and perspectives. ____16____ They provide insight, tips, and inspiration for people looking to explore the world around them. From detailed guides to personal stories, these books offer readers a way to experience the world without ever leaving their homes.
One book that perfectly captures (描述) the spirit of travel is The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande. ____17____ Through her moving writing style, Grande paints a vivid picture of the struggles and joys of crossing a physical and cultural border.
Her book has a great impact on readers. ____18____ By sharing her own experiences, Grande offers hope and inspiration to anyone looking to take the leap and explore the world around them.
One of the greatest benefits of traveling to places inspired by books for students is the opportunity to explore and learn about many different cultures. Immersing (使沉浸) yourself in unfamiliar surroundings can help open your eyes to different ways of life. ____19____
Being able to communicate effectively with those from different backgrounds is essential for any student, especially in today’s international society. ____20____ It can further improve conversation and fluency (流畅).
Lastly, by traveling to places inspired by books, students will gain a deeper understanding of the works that inspired them to take the journey in the first place.
A. Meeting new people can be invaluable.
B. That’s why there are so many books about traveling.
C. Literary works often include ideas beyond a reader’s imagination.
D. It can even help you gain insight into why people live differently from you.
E. It’s an inspiring story that will stay with them long after they finish the last page.
F. Traveling abroad helps students practice using their language skills in real-life situations.
G. In this book, Grande describes her journey from Mexico to America and how it shaped her life.
【答案】16. B 17. G 18. E 19. D 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了旅行的好处以及给人带来的影响。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Traveling is a great way to experience new cultures and landscapes, learn about different ways of life, and simply have an adventure. It can also help you open your mind to new ideas and perspectives.(旅行是一个用来体验新的文化和风景，了解不同的生活方式，并有一个简单的冒险的不错方法。它还可以帮助你打开你的思想，接受新的想法和观点)”以及后文“They provide insight, tips, and inspiration for people looking to explore the world around them. From detailed guides to personal stories, these books offer readers a way to experience the world without ever leaving their homes.(它们为想要探索周围世界的人们提供洞察力、技巧和灵感。从详细的指南到个人故事，这些书为读者提供了一种足不出户就能体验世界的方式)”可知，上文提到了旅行可以打开思维，后文则提到了这些书，可知本句是在说明关于旅行的书籍。故B选项“这就是为什么有那么多关于旅行的书”符合语境，故选B。
【17题详解】
根据上文“One book that perfectly captures (描述) the spirit of travel is The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande.(雷纳·格兰德的《我们之间的距离》完美地诠释了旅行的精神)”以及后文“Through her moving writing style, Grande paints a vivid picture of the struggles and joys of crossing a physical and cultural border.(通过她动人的写作风格，格兰德描绘了一幅生动的画面，描绘了跨越物质和文化边界的挣扎和快乐)”可知，上文提到了《我们之间的距离》这本书，故本句承接上文，说明书中的内容。故G选项“在这本书中，格兰德描述了她从墨西哥到美国的旅程，以及它如何影响了她的生活。”符合语境，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Her book has a great impact on readers.(她的书对读者有很大的影响)”以及后文“By sharing her own experiences, Grande offers hope and inspiration to anyone looking to take the leap and explore the world around them.(通过分享自己的经历，格兰德给那些想要跨出一步，探索周围世界的人带来了希望和灵感)”可知，本句主要说明了这本书的具体影响，故E选项“这是一个鼓舞人心的故事，即使他们读完最后一页，也会久久地留在他们心中”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“One of the greatest benefits of traveling to places inspired by books for students is the opportunity to explore and learn about many different cultures. Immersing (使沉浸) yourself in unfamiliar surroundings can help open your eyes to different ways of life.(对学生来说，去受书籍启发的地方旅行的最大好处之一是有机会探索和了解许多不同的文化。让自己沉浸在陌生的环境中可以帮助你开阔眼界，了解不同的生活方式)”可知，上文提到了旅行可以了解不同的生活方式，本句为本段最后一句，故对上文进行补充说明。故D选项“它甚至可以帮助你了解为什么别人的生活方式和你不一样”符合语境，故选D。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Being able to communicate effectively with those from different backgrounds is essential for any student, especially in today’s international society.(能够与来自不同背景的人有效沟通对任何学生来说都是必不可少的，尤其是在当今的国际社会中)”可知，本句主要说明了出国旅游对语言的提高。故F选项“出国旅游可以帮助学生练习在现实生活中运用语言技能”符合语境，故选F。
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。
Les Brown was a city sanitation worker (环卫工人). But he had a ____21____ of being a disc jockey (电台的音乐节目主持人). He ____22____ an imaginary radio station in his tiny room. A hairbrush served as his microphone as he ____23____ his patter (说辞), introducing records to his ____24____ listeners.
One day Les went to the local radio station, and told the station manager he wanted to be a disc jockey.
The manager asked, “Do you have any ____25____ in broadcasting ”
Les replied, “No, sir, I don’t.”
“Well, I’m afraid we don’t have a job for you.” Les thanked him politely and left.
The station manager ____26____ the depth of Les Brown’s commitment to his goal. Les had a higher ____27____ than simply wanting to be a disc jockey. He wanted to buy a nicer house for his mother. The disc jockey job was only a(n) ____28____ toward his goal. He felt sure that he would get a jab at that radio station despite what the manager had ____29____ .
From then on, Les ____30____ every day for a week. Finally the manager ____31____ and took him on as an errand boy (跑腿男孩). Les did whatever was asked of him but he learned ____32____ how to work the controls in the studio.
One day, a jockey named Rock suddenly didn’t feel well. Les was the only other person at the station. Because of his ____33____ , Les was ready. He ____34____ the audience, and his manager. From that decisive ____35____ , Les went on to a successful career in broadcasting, public speaking and television.
21. A. role B. reputation C. chance D. dream
22. A. refused B. created C. discovered D. shared
23. A. practiced B. translated C. taught D. simplified
24. A. curious B. previous C. imaginary D. fashionable
25. A. interest B. memory C. doubt D. background
26. A. measured B. forgot C. underestimated D. mistook
27. A. education B. purpose C. praise D. income
28. A. step B. excuse C. risk D. test
29. A. found B. dropped C. said D. achieved
30. A. adjusted B. returned C. spread D. relaxed
31. A. stayed up B. set off C. showed off D. gave in
32. A. poorly B. secretly C. safely D. normally
33. A. preparation B. explanation C. contribution D. appreciation
34. A. ignored B. comforted C. recalled D. surprised
35. A. adaptation B. introduction C. beginning D. requirement
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述城市环卫工人Les Brown为了成为一名音乐节目主持人，不断努力最后取得成功，告诉大家要为机会做好准备。机遇只垂青那些有准备人。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但他的梦想是成为一名音乐节目主持人。A. role角色；B. reputation名誉；C. chance机会；D. dream梦想。根据后文“of being a disc jockey”可知，成为音乐节目主持人是他的梦想。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在自己的小房间里建立了一个虚构的广播电台。A. refused拒绝；B. created创造；C. discovered发现；D. shared分享。根据后文“an imaginary radio station in his tiny room”可知，他在自己的小房间里虚构了一个广播电台。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一把梳子充当了他的麦克风，他一边练习自己的说辞，一边向想象中的听众介绍唱片。A. practiced练习；B. translated翻译；C. taught教学；D. simplified简化。根据后文“his patter”此处指练习主持人的说辞。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一把梳子充当了他的麦克风，他一边练习自己的说辞，一边向想象中的听众介绍唱片。A. curious好奇的；B. previous以前的；C. imaginary想象的；D. fashionable时尚的。呼应上文“an imaginary radio station”指他向想象中的听众介绍唱片。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：经理问：“你有广播方面的背景吗 ”A. interest兴趣；B. memory记忆；C. doubt怀疑；D. background背景。根据上文“One day Les went to the local radio station, and told the station manager he wanted to be a disc jockey.(一天，莱斯去了当地的广播电台，告诉电台经理他想成为一名音乐节目主持人)”可知，他去应聘主持人，经理问他有没有广播背景。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：电台经理低估了莱斯·布朗对自己目标的投入程度。A. measured测量；B. forgot忘记；C. underestimated低估；D. mistook弄错。根据后文“the depth of Les Brown’s commitment to his goal”以及莱斯不断地争取工作，可知电台经理低估了莱斯·布朗对自己目标的投入程度。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：莱斯有一个更高的目标，而不仅仅是想成为一名音乐节目主持人。A. education教育；B. purpose目的；C. praise赞美；D. income收入。根据后文“He wanted to buy a nicer house for his mother.(他想给他母亲买一所更好的房子)”可知，莱斯有一个更高的目标（给母亲买一所更好的房子），而不仅仅是想成为一名音乐节目主持人。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：音乐节目主持人的工作只是他实现目标的第一步。A. step步，步骤；B. excuse借口；C. risk风险；D. test测试。根据后文“toward his goal”可知，成为主持人只是他实现目标的第一步。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：不管经理怎么说，他都确信自己能在那家广播电台找到一份工作。A. found找到；B. dropped落下；C. said说；D. achieved实现。呼应上文““Well, I’m afraid we don’t have a job for you.” Les thanked him politely and left.( “嗯，恐怕我们没有工作给你。”莱斯礼貌地谢过他，然后离开了)”指他不在意经理说的话。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，莱斯连续一周每天都回来。A. adjusted调整；B. returned返回；C. spread传播；D. relaxed放松。根据后文“every day for a week”指他回到电台找工作。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：最后经理让步了，让他当了跑腿的。A. stayed up熬夜；B. set off出发；C. showed off炫耀；D. gave in屈服。根据后文“and took him on as an errand boy”指最后经理让步了，让他当了跑腿的。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：莱斯做任何让他做的事，但他秘密地学会了如何在演播室里操作控制装置。A. poorly贫穷地；B. secretly秘密地；C. safely安全地；D. normally正常地。结合上文可知他只是一个跑腿的人，但是他秘密地学会了如何在演播室里操作控制装置。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于他的充分准备，莱斯准备好了（主持节目）。A. preparation准备；B. explanation解释；C. contribution贡献；D. appreciation感激。根据后文“Les was ready”以及上文提到他坚持练习以及偷偷学如何操控播音机器可知莱斯为了这一天做了充分准备，故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他让观众和他的经理都大吃一惊。A. ignored忽视；B. comforted安慰；C. recalled想起；D. surprised使惊讶。根据后文“Les went on to a successful career”推知，他当时的表现让观众和他的经理都大吃一惊。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那个决定性的开始，莱斯在广播、公共演讲和电视领域取得了成功。A. adaptation改编；B. introduction介绍；C. beginning开始；D. requirement要求。根据上文莱斯第一次开始主持节目，就取得了很好的效果，所以是决定性的开始。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。
Growing up, Li Bai displayed a love for literature, reading Chinese classics. ______36______ (follow) the Li family tradition, Li read a lot of books and started composing poetry at a very young age.
Soon, Li travelled extensively, most famously to Chang’an where the Tang court was located, and his literary ______37______ (excellent) impressed Emperor Xuanzong. Li ______38______ (offer) a job at the court and allowed ______39______ (hold) a respected position in the Hanlin Academy by the emperor. It was during this time that Li made the acquaintance of (结实) Du Fu, a poet ______40______ politician, who he established a close literary friendship with.
Li’s poetry is one of ______41______ most read poetry on Chinese curriculums today. His poetry stuck to the traditional poetic form. But he also bent the rules of formal poetry to create a(n) ______42______ (person) form of writing. The common themes in Li’s poetry were nostalgia (怀旧), country, peace, and humanity. His ability to ______43______ (accurate) recall scenes in his poetry with so much vividness demonstrates his skill to evoke (唤起) memories and emotions.
______44______ most readers of Li’s poetry would identify him with is his fascination with the moon and especially wine, often _______45_______ (enjoy) at the same time. The moon and moonlight is a popular subject in his poetry, often leaking him relive a long-ago memory.
【答案】36. Following
37. excellence
38. was offered
39. to hold
40. and 41. the
42. personal
43. accurately
44. What 45. enjoyed
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了李白的生平事迹以及他诗歌的特点。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：遵循李家的传统，李读了很多书，并在很小的时候就开始写诗。分析句子结构可知，已有谓语动词read和started，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，Li和follow为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Following。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：不久，李周游各地，最著名的是到唐朝廷所在地长安，他的文学才华给唐玄宗留下了深刻的印象。空处需填名词excellence，作主语。故填excellence。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：李在朝廷得到了一份工作，并被皇帝允许在翰林院担任一个受人尊敬的职位。此处陈述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时，主语Li和offer为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为Li，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填was offered。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。allow sb. to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“允许某人做某事”，此处为sb. be allowed to do sth.，空处需填动词不定式。故填to hold。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：在此期间，李结识了诗人和政治家杜甫，并与他建立了密切的文学友谊。poet和politician为并列关系，需用连词and连接。故填and。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：李的诗歌是当今语文课程中阅读最多的诗歌之一。修饰形容词最高级，需用定冠词the。故填the。
42题详解】
考查形容词。句意：但他也改变了正式诗歌的规则，创造了一种个人的写作形式。修饰名词form，需用形容词personal，作定语。故填personal。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：他能够如此生动地准确地回忆起诗歌中的场景，这证明了他唤起记忆和情感的能力。修饰动词recall，需用副词accurately，作状语。故填accurately。
【44题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：大多数读过他诗歌的人都会认同他对月亮的迷恋，尤其是对酒的迷恋，这两者常常是同时享用的。分析句子结构可知，“______9______ most readers of Li’s poetry would identify him with”为主语从句，从句缺少宾语，指物，需用连接代词what引导，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填What。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰his fascination with the moon and especially wine，enjoy和his fascination with the moon and especially wine为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故填enjoyed。
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第二节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim对中国饮食文化很感兴趣，并将在春节期间来中国游玩，请你写一封邮件给他．邮件内容如下：
1．春节饮食习俗；
2．推荐一道你家乡的特色菜．
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
Glad to hear from you．It is a delight to know you are interested in Chinese food．
During the Spring Festival, it's a tradition to get together and have a big meal, but the food customs vary．In northern China, dumplings are the typical food, representing good luck．People in the south, however, enjoy eating tangyuan, which means the reunion of the family．
By the way, Roast Duck is what you have to try．The duck is shaved into slice and wrapped in a paper-thin pancake．I bet it will be an unforgettable experience for you．
Looking forward to meeting you!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给英国朋友Jim写封邮件，向他介绍中国饮食文化，尤其是春节饮食习俗（因他春节要来中国），并推荐一道你家乡的特色菜。
【详解】第一步：审题
体裁：应用文
时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般现在时和少量一般将来时等。
结构：总分法
总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。
要求：
1. 春节饮食习俗；
2. 推荐一道你家乡的特色菜。
第二步:列提纲 （重点词组）
Chinese food; the Spring Festival; a tradition to get together; have a big meal; the typical food; represent good luck; the reunion of the family; Roast Duck; an unforgettable experience; look forward to
第三步：连词成句
1 It is a delight to know you are interested in Chinese food．
2. During the Spring Festival, it's a tradition to get together and have a big meal, but the food customs vary．
3. In northern China, dumplings are the typical food, representing good luck．
4. People in the south, however, enjoy eating tangyuan, which means the reunion of the family．
5. By the way, Roast Duck is what you have to try．
6. The duck is shaved into slice and wrapped in a paper-thin pancake．
7. I bet it will be an unforgettable experience for you．
8. Looking forward to meeting you!
根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）
1.表并列补充关系：By the way
2.表转折对比关系：however, but
连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰，
【点睛】[高分句型1] During the Spring Festival, it's a tradition to get together and have a big meal, but the food customs vary．（非谓语动词不定式用作主语，it用作形式主语）
[高分句型2] People in the south, however, enjoy eating tangyuan, which means the reunion of the family．（which引导的非限制性定语从句）
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。
Though I cat an apple almost every day, one month ago my doctor came to my house standing in front of me, not being kept away, due to my sudden illness.
“Well Jian, I think I need to have a strong talk with you. You are overweight. Have you ever heard about Body Mass Index (指数), BMI Well, I’ve weighed you and measured your height and you have a BMI of 28. That is obese (肥胖的),” said the doctor.
I knew I was a little bit overweight but I didn’t think it was that bad. He added that my name means healthy in Chinese and he thought it is time that I should become healthy. There is a direct link between my health and sport. So he asked me, “How much sport do you do every week ”
I told him that I go for a walk every weekend. Then he replied, “Hmm, that’s not a lot. Sport and health go together. They affect your mental, physical and emotional health. For example, sport can improve your mental health, allowing your brain to think better and focus. It will help you to learn more easily. Is that clear, Jian ”
“I think so. I know it would be good to be able to concentrate better at school.” I said.
The doctor explained to me that from a physical point of view, sport makes us tired so helps us to sleep better. At the same time, sport bums off the calories that we have consumed. It builds muscle and improves our circulation. Sport helps to control our cholesterol count (胆固醇指标) and this is important to stop us having a heart attack. Additionally, it also keeps our blood pressure normal and strengthens our bones.
Para 1: The doctor’s words left me lost in thought.
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Para 2: “Exercising alone is hard. Why not: try some team sports ” the doctor suggested.
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【答案】Para 1:
The doctor’s words left me lost in thought. I realized that I needed to take my health more seriously and make some changes to my lifestyle. I started to look into different sports and exercises that I could do to improve my health. I also began to pay more attention to my diet, cutting out unhealthy foods and replacing them with healthier alternatives. I knew that it wouldn't be easy, but I was determined to make a change.
Para 2:
“Exercising alone is hard. Why not: try some team sports ” the doctor suggested. I thought about it for a moment and realized that he was right. I had always been hesitant to join a sports team, but I decided to give it a try. I joined a local soccer team and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Not only was getting the exercise that I needed, but I was also making new friends and having fun in the process. I started to look forward to our weekly practices and games, and I could feel myself getting stronger and healthier with each passing week. Thanks to my doctor's advice, I had found a new way to improve my health and my life.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者因为超重，身体健康出现了问题。在听从了医生的建议后，作者开始锻炼，改变自己的饮食，最终结交了新朋友，并在这个过程中获得了乐趣。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“医生的话使我陷入了沉思”可知，第一段可描写作者开始改变自己的生活方式。
②由第二段首句内容“‘独自锻炼很难。为什么不试试团队运动呢？’医生建议道”可知，第二段可描写作者从事团队运动，得到了乐趣。
2.续写线索：反思医生的话——开始做出改变——下定决心——参与团队运动——获得乐趣——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①意识到：realize/be aware
②代替：replace/take place of
③过得愉快：have fun/enjoy oneself
情绪类
①犹豫：hesitant/ tentative
②惊讶：surprised/astonished
【点睛】[高分句型1] I realized that I needed to take my health more seriously and make some changes to my lifestyle. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Not only was getting the exercise that I needed, but I was also making new friends and having fun in the process. (运用了Not only置于句首引起的部分倒装以及that引导的定语从句)福州市部分中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语
(满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟)
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
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
London Theatre Shows
Alice In Wonderland
Each ticket to the show includes free entry to Kew Gardens., Alice in Wonderland is playing at the Kew Gardens from 22 July to 28 August 2023.
Running time: 1 hour 10 minutes with no interval (幕间休息)
Performance days
Matinees (日场): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Important information: Children under 2 years old go free.
Back To The Future: The Musical
It is based on the iconic Back ta the Future films. Back to the Future: The Musical tickets at the Adelphi Theatre, London are available to book for performances up to 11 February 2024.
Age restrictions: Suitable for general audience aged 6+. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)
Performance days
Evenings; Monday, Wednesday. Thursday. Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
This show sees Blippi in the ultimate curiosity adventure. Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi as he discovers what makes different cities unique and special. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour runs at Rose Theatre, Kingston from 29 August to 9 September 2023.
Age restrictions: Recommended for ages 2+.
Running time: 1 hour (no interval)
Performance days
Matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Dinosaur World Live
Join our brave explorers across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of remarkably life-like dinosaurs. Dinosaur World Live runs from 11 August to 3 September 2023 at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London.
Age restrictions: 3+
Running time: 50 mins + a 15-minute post show
Performance days
Matinees: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
1. What do we know about Back to the Future: The Musical
A. It has no performances on Tuesdays,
B. Booking starts on 11 February 2024.
C. Children under 3 years old can go free.
D. It lasts 2 hours 40 minutes without intervals.
2. Where should you go if you want to learn more about cities around the world
A. Kew Gardens.
B. Adelphi Theatre.
C. Rose Theatre, Kingston.
D. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
3. Which show provides after-show interaction
A. Alice In Wonderland
B Dinosaur World Live
C. Back To The Future: The Musical
D. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
B
Like many people, Stimpson, who is nearly 80, has noticed an alarming loss of wildlife in his lifetime. The clouds of swifts (雨燕) of his childhood have disappeared.
A loss of nesting (筑巢的) sites is driving the decline of swifts in the UK, whose numbers are believed to have dropped by about 57% in 22 years. These birds — which are now on the UK’s red list — are site-specific, meaning each spring they come back to the same spot after flying thousands of miles from Africa, The problem is that lots of old barns (谷仓) and houses have been upgraded and repaired and nesting sites have disappeared.
Thirteen years ago no one was making swift boxes, so Simpson started, “I’m not a carpenter (木匠), I’m a salesman, but I thought I’d certainly give it a go,” he says. When he started he could make three a day, now on a really good day he can make 30. “The government and big wildlife organisations don’t end up doing much to stop wildlife loss. We seem to have too many pen-pushers and not enough workers,” he says. “We could do an awful lot more than we’re doing.”
He believes local action groups are much more effective and has been working with a number of them. “The number of swift groups that have started up in the last five to eight years is quite staggering. And they seem to go from strength to strength,” he says,
“Swifts are the one thing where an individual can make a significant difference,” says Dick Newell, from Action for Swifts, who has 66 pairs of nesting swifts in his village of Landbeach in Cambridgeshire, 20 of them nesting on his house.
Newell says developers should put swift brick in every new building, and he has been working with housebuilding company Taylor Wimpey to make this happen. Exeter city council has started incorporating tfiem into new buildings, as well as the Duchy of Cornwall, and local councils are getting on board. Others are working on bee bricks and hedgehog (刺猬) holes in new developments.
4. What led to the swifts’ decline in the UK
A. A loss of food.
B. A lack of nesting sites.
C. Their being removed from the red list.
D. Their deaths during their long journey.
5 What is Stimpson’s attitude towards the practice of the government and big wildlife organisations
A. Curious. B. Satisfied. C. Tolerant. D. Negative.
6. What does the underlined word “staggering” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Misleading. B. Shocking. C. Confusing. D. Disturbing.
7. What does Newell advise developers to do
A. Build fewer buildings in rural areas.
B. Increase buildings made of bricks.
C. Include a swift brick in new buildings.
D. Give special attention to bees and hedgehogs.
C
Science fiction has long entertained the idea of artificial intelligence becoming conscious (有意识的). Many researchers say that AI systems aren’t yet at the point of consciousness, but the pace of AI evolution (发展) has got them considering: how would we know if they were
To answer this, a group of 19 neuroscientists (神经系统科学家), philosophers and computer scientists have come up with a checklist of standards that, if met, would indicate whether a system has a high chance of being conscious. The authors made the effort because “it seemed like there was a real lack of detailed, thoughtful discussion of AI consciousness,” says co-author Robert Long, a philosopher at the Center for AI Safety.
The team says that a failure to identify whether an AI system has become conscious has important moral implications. If something has been labelled “conscious”, according to co-author Megan Peters, a neuroscientist at the University of California, “that changes a lot about how we as human beings feel that entity (独立存在的个体) should be treated”. Long adds that, as far as he can tell, not enough effort has been made by the companies building advanced AI systems to evaluate the models for consciousness and make plans for what to do if that happens.
One of the challenges in studying consciousness in AI is defining what it means to be conscious. Peters says that for the report the researchers focused on “phenomenal consciousness”.
Many neuroscience-based theories describe the biological basis of consciousness. But there is no agreement on which is the right one. To create their framework, the authors therefore used a range of these theories. The idea is that if an AI system functions in a way that matches aspects of many of these theories, then there is a greater likelihood that it is conscious.
They argue that this is a better approach to assessing consciousness than simply putting a system through a behavioural test — say, asking ChatGPT whether it is conscious, or challenging it and seeing how it responds. That’s because AI systems have become remarkably good at mimicking (模仿) humans.
8. What does Robert Long say about present research on AI consciousness
A. It is far from enough.
B. It is progressing rapidly.
C. It has shown promising insights into it.
D. It has learnt a lot from previous research.
9. What would change if AI systems became conscious according to Megan Peters
A. Their final applications.
B. How humans treat them.
C. Their moral responsibilities.
D. How humans make future; plans.
10. What is a challenge of studying AI consciousness
A. Providing a definition of it.
B. Uncovering the reason behind it.
C. Measuring AI’s ability to mimic humans.
D. Comparing AI consciousness and human consciousness.
11. How do the researchers identify whether an AI system is conscious
A. By observing its responses to digital signals and online questions.
B. By checking its understanding of some neuroscience-based theories.
C. By comparing its functional patterns with neuroscience-based theories.
D. By conducting experiments and tests to measure its level of self-awareness.
D
More than 170,000 people in California are unhoused. Even as the state has poured resources into fighting against the problem, the number of people without homes has ticked upward in recent years. On the surface, the state has one key advantage for people without a reliable roof over their heads: relatively consistent and livable weather. So one of my first thoughts when I heard news of a horricane attacking Los Angeles was just “What will happen to the city’s homeless population ”
City agencies quickly took action. As it became clear that the Los Angeles region could experience an extreme downpour and subsequent flooding, outreach teams fanned out across the river bank and dam areas across the city that have become home to a significant unhoused population, offering support to move them into shelters and motels (汽车旅馆).
Despite that, it’s obvious that the effects of climate change will hit the most vulnerable (脆弱的) hardest. We see this globally as extreme weather events hit countries that have contributed the least to the problem.
The most notable connection between climate change and the US housing crisis is the threat extreme weather poses to unhoused people. More unhoused people are affected as climate change drives increasingly unpredictable weather. People without homes know how to respond to expected seasonal events. But events like a near-hurricane in Los Angeles or a wildfire in ‘Maui can catch populations with limited access to information off guard.
Another link worth considering is the way in which climate change creates more homelessness and further stresses on housing systems. Hurricane Katrina, for example, displaced 800, 000 people. Four years later, 12,000 people remained without shelter.
Housing has been — and will continue to be — a key issue in Maui too as it recovers from the wildfire that killed more than 100 people. Maui has already had a housing crisis, the result of a high cost of living driven in large part by the tourism industry. And, now, many more are left looking for places to stay. Ashley Kelly, the chief operating officer at Hawaii’s Family Life Center, said: “Finding housing for any new clients is just not possible right now.”
12. What contributes to the increase of the unhoused population in California
A. Its mild weather.
B. Its inclusive local culture.
C. Its limited basic facilities.
D. Its relaxed state policies.
13. What did outreach teams do in response to the hurricane in Los Angeles
A. They built dams to prevent flooding.
B. They moved homeless people to safe places.
C. They sought low-cost housing from city agencies.
D. They surrounded the river bank to keep people away.
14. Which word can best describe Maui’s housing circumstances now according to Ashley Kelly
A. Mysterious. B. Exceptional. C. Changeable. D. Difficult.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Ways of Americans relocating disaster-affected populations.
B. The significance of timely weather updates for the homeless.
C. The link between climate change and the housing crisis in the US.
D Approaches of homeless Americans to dealing with natural disasters.
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。
Traveling is a great way to experience new cultures and landscapes, learn about different ways of life, and simply have an adventure. It can also help you open your mind to new ideas and perspectives. ____16____ They provide insight, tips, and inspiration for people looking to explore the world around them. From detailed guides to personal stories, these books offer readers a way to experience the world without ever leaving their homes.
One book that perfectly captures (描述) the spirit of travel is The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande. ____17____ Through her moving writing style, Grande paints a vivid picture of the struggles and joys of crossing a physical and cultural border.
Her book has a great impact on readers. ____18____ By sharing her own experiences, Grande offers hope and inspiration to anyone looking to take the leap and explore the world around them.
One of the greatest benefits of traveling to places inspired by books for students is the opportunity to explore and learn about many different cultures. Immersing (使沉浸) yourself in unfamiliar surroundings can help open your eyes to different ways of life. ____19____
Being able to communicate effectively with those from different backgrounds is essential for any student, especially in today’s international society. ____20____ It can further improve conversation and fluency (流畅).
Lastly, by traveling to places inspired by books, students will gain a deeper understanding of the works that inspired them to take the journey in the first place.
A. Meeting new people can be invaluable.
B. That’s why there are so many books about traveling.
C. Literary works often include ideas beyond a reader’s imagination.
D. It can even help you gain insight into why people live differently from you.
E. It’s an inspiring story that will stay with them long after they finish the last page.
F. Traveling abroad helps students practice using their language skills in real-life situations.
G. In this book, Grande describes her journey from Mexico to America and how it shaped her life.
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。
Les Brown was a city sanitation worker (环卫工人). But he had a ____21____ of being a disc jockey (电台的音乐节目主持人). He ____22____ an imaginary radio station in his tiny room. A hairbrush served as his microphone as he ____23____ his patter (说辞), introducing records to his ____24____ listeners.
One day Les went to the local radio station, and told the station manager he wanted to be a disc jockey.
The manager asked, “Do you have any ____25____ in broadcasting ”
Les replied, “No, sir, I don’t.”
“Well, I’m afraid we don’t have a job for you.” Les thanked him politely and left.
The station manager ____26____ the depth of Les Brown’s commitment to his goal. Les had a higher ____27____ than simply wanting to be a disc jockey. He wanted to buy a nicer house for his mother. The disc jockey job was only a(n) ____28____ toward his goal. He felt sure that he would get a jab at that radio station despite what the manager had ____29____ .
From then on, Les ____30____ every day for a week. Finally the manager ____31____ and took him on as an errand boy (跑腿男孩). Les did whatever was asked of him but he learned ____32____ how to work the controls in the studio.
One day, a jockey named Rock suddenly didn’t feel well. Les was the only other person at the station. Because of his ____33____ , Les was ready. He ____34____ the audience, and his manager. From that decisive ____35____ , Les went on to a successful career in broadcasting, public speaking and television.
21. A. role B. reputation C. chance D. dream
22. A. refused B. created C. discovered D. shared
23. A. practiced B. translated C. taught D. simplified
24. A. curious B. previous C. imaginary D. fashionable
25. A. interest B. memory C. doubt D. background
26. A. measured B. forgot C. underestimated D. mistook
27. A. education B. purpose C. praise D. income
28. A. step B. excuse C. risk D. test
29. A. found B. dropped C. said D. achieved
30. A. adjusted B. returned C. spread D. relaxed
31. A. stayed up B. set off C. showed off D. gave in
32. A. poorly B. secretly C. safely D. normally
33. A. preparation B. explanation C. contribution D. appreciation
34. A. ignored B. comforted C. recalled D. surprised
35. A. adaptation B. introduction C. beginning D. requirement
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Growing up, Li Bai displayed a love for literature, reading Chinese classics. ______36______ (follow) the Li family tradition, Li read a lot of books and started composing poetry at a very young age.
Soon, Li travelled extensively, most famously to Chang’an where the Tang court was located, and his literary ______37______ (excellent) impressed Emperor Xuanzong. Li ______38______ (offer) a job at the court and allowed ______39______ (hold) a respected position in the Hanlin Academy by the emperor. It was during this time that Li made the acquaintance of (结实) Du Fu, a poet ______40______ politician, who he established a close literary friendship with.
Li’s poetry is one of ______41______ most read poetry on Chinese curriculums today. His poetry stuck to the traditional poetic form. But he also bent the rules of formal poetry to create a(n) ______42______ (person) form of writing. The common themes in Li’s poetry were nostalgia (怀旧), country, peace, and humanity. His ability to ______43______ (accurate) recall scenes in his poetry with so much vividness demonstrates his skill to evoke (唤起) memories and emotions.
______44______ most readers of Li’s poetry would identify him with is his fascination with the moon and especially wine, often _______45_______ (enjoy) at the same time. The moon and moonlight is a popular subject in his poetry, often leaking him relive a long-ago memory.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第二节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim对中国饮食文化很感兴趣，并将在春节期间来中国游玩，请你写一封邮件给他．邮件内容如下：
1．春节饮食习俗；
2．推荐一道你家乡的特色菜．
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
Dear Jim,
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Yours sincerely,
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。
Though I cat an apple almost every day, one month ago my doctor came to my house standing in front of me, not being kept away, due to my sudden illness.
“Well Jian, I think I need to have a strong talk with you. You are overweight. Have you ever heard about Body Mass Index (指数), BMI Well, I’ve weighed you and measured your height and you have a BMI of 28. That is obese (肥胖的),” said the doctor.
I knew I was a little bit overweight but I didn’t think it was that bad. He added that my name means healthy in Chinese and he thought it is time that I should become healthy. There is a direct link between my health and sport. So he asked me, “How much sport do you do every week ”
I told him that I go for a walk every weekend. Then he replied, “Hmm, that’s not a lot. Sport and health go together. They affect your mental, physical and emotional health. For example, sport can improve your mental health, allowing your brain to think better and focus. It will help you to learn more easily. Is that clear, Jian ”
“I think so. I know it would be good to be able to concentrate better at school.” I said.
The doctor explained to me that from a physical point of view, sport makes us tired so helps us to sleep better. At the same time, sport bums off the calories that we have consumed. It builds muscle and improves our circulation. Sport helps to control our cholesterol count (胆固醇指标) and this is important to stop us having a heart attack. Additionally, it also keeps our blood pressure normal and strengthens our bones.
Para 1: The doctor’s words left me lost in thought.
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Para 2: “Exercising alone is hard. Why not: try some team sports ” the doctor suggested.
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