2023-2024学年度下学期四校期初联考
高二英语试题
本试卷满分150分，共12页。考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第Ⅰ卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where did the woman visit the rainforest last year
A. In Oregon.
B. In Alaska.
C. In Washington.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Did you know that there is a rainforest in Washington and Oregon I read about it in National Geographic. A rainforest is any forest that has a high amount of rainfall per year.
W: That’s not the only one. I went to Alaska to hike through one last year.
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What is the woman’ s main concern for the man
A. Not improving his school grades.
B. Not being able to go to school.
C. Not completing his homework on time.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I have to talk to you about your schoolwork, Tom.
M: I’m sorry for handing in my homework late. I promise I’ll get my grades up.
W: I know you can improve your grades.What I’m most worried about is that you are so often sick at home and missing school.
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What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Friends. C. A couple.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Helen, will you pick up Johnny from the kindergarten I’m stuck in a traffic jam.
W: That’s terrible, honey. But an injured miner has just arrived here at the hospital and it seems that I will have to operate on him at once.
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Why did the woman decide to go to Florida for holiday
A. The flight was cheaper. B. The place was more beautiful. C. They could live there for free.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I thought you said you were going to Greece for your holiday. Were the flights to Florida cheaper
W: No. We know a couple who have an apartment there, so we didn’t have to spend any money for a hotel. And the weather there was beautiful.
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How will the man get news reports
A. From his phone. B. From newspapers. C. From TV news stations.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I used to get the news from the daily newspaper, but now it feels like I’m wasting paper.
W: You can try to read articles online or watch news stations on TV.
M: I don’t own a TV anymore. I’ll pay for a few news sources on my phone.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Weather.
B. Clothing.
C. Dinner.
7. Where did the speakers plan to go
A. To a hospital.
B. To a restaurant.
C. To Jim’ s.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: I won’t go outside right now. It’s raining out there.
M: It’s just a little rain. There’s nothing to be afraid of. So what if your clothing gets a little wet It’s only a short run to the car.
W: Speak for yourself. There’s lightning and thunder. I don’t want to get hit by that and end up in hospital.
M: Well, then you get to tell Jim why we are going to be late. You’d better call him and tell him why he’ll need to wait to serve dinner.
W: OK. I’ll ring him now.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What is the woman’ s main concern about the apartment
A. The size. B. The price. C. The flies.
9. How do the speakers feel
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Disappointed.
【答案】8. C 9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: I love this apartment. The location is perfect.
M: Yes. I like the view of the river. We must be not far from the sea.
W: I worry, though. My friend once lived near a lake and said it attracted lots of flies.
M: I don’t think that’s anything to be concerned about here. There is no lake and I haven’t seen a single fly.
W: You might be able to fish in the river.
M: Well, let’s not think about that. We need to see the rest of the apartment and decide if we can afford it.
W: I don’t think it’s too expensive, and I think it’s the right size for our family.
M: I think you’re right, and we might be able to negotiate (协商) a discount.
W: Oh, isn’t it exciting This could be our new home.
M: It sounds like you have already decided we’re having it. I think I agree with you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What will happen to the speakers
A. They will lose their jobs.
B. They will get a pay decrease.
C. They will work longer hours.
11. What is the woman currently doing for her students
A. Creating books.
B. Making videos.
C. Searching for learning material online.
12. What will the man probably buy
A. A camera. B. A computer. C. A phone.
【答案】10. B 11. B 12. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Did you see the decreases for the school budget All teachers are going to get a pay reduction.
M: I heard that as well. Until COVID-19 is finished, all of us teachers will have less work to do and thus less pay.
W: I still need my full salary now. I already have too much free time and not enough to do.
M: This time is difficult for everyone, but things will get better soon. I just hope the students will have enough learning material and a fast Internet connection.
W: You’re right. I’ll think positively. I’ve made educational videos recently to share with the students. What have you been working on
M: I’ve been writing a book and sharing useful websites with my students. I’ll make more videos once I get a better camera.
W: I just got a new one. Also, I’ll be able to have perfect video calls as soon as I get a new computer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home.
B. In a library.
C. In a dormitory.
14. Why does the woman want to move out
A. She wants to find a cheaper place.
B. She needs to find a place near a library.
C. She wants to live in a place with air-conditioning.
15. How much did it cost to run air-conditioning for a month 5 years ago
A. $10. B. $20. C. $45.
16. What will the woman do if she cannot move out
A. Get used to the heat.
B. Live with her parents.
C. Buy better air-conditioning.
【答案】13. C 14. C 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】M: I need to study for my exams, but it’s impossible in this heat. I’ll need to go to the library later.
W: This dormitory doesn’t have air-conditioning. My roommate and I are thinking about moving to another dormitory or an apartment that has air-conditioning. My parents have great air-conditioning. I sometimes wish I lived at home.
M: I’ve thought about moving, too, but an apartment will cost more, especially the electricity bills.
Do you know air-conditioning today is cheaper than it was 10 years ago On the other hand, electricity is more expensive.
W: I didn’t know that. How much difference is there
M: 5 years ago it was possible to run air-conditioning 24 hours a day for just $20 a month. Today the same air-conditioning unit in the same house would cost over $45 a month.
W: That’s over double in just 5 years. Well, I guess I’ll ask my roommate whether we will see about the other dormitory. If it doesn’t work out, we will sweat all summer.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. When was Mother’s Day first celebrated
A. In 1905. B. In 1908. C. In 1914.
18. What do we know about Anna’s mother
A. She was a soldier during the Civil War.
B. She founded Mother’s Day Work Clubs.
C. She brought up the idea of Mother’s Day.
19. Who formally announced Mother’s Day
A. President Wilson. B. The U.S. Congress. C. Anna Marie Jarvis.
20. What is the text mainly about
A. The origin of Mother’s Day.
B. The celebration of Mother’s Day.
C. The importance of Mother’s Day.
【答案】17. B 18. B 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】The modern American holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908. It is on the second Sunday in May. It is a day to honor mothers. On that day mothers usually receive flowers and cards. On the cards, children often write, “Thanks, Mom”, “To the best mother in the world” and so on. Then where did the idea for the holiday come from We should thank Miss Anna Marie Jarvis. It is she who brought up the idea of having such a day. She lived in West Virginia. Anna’s mother was a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War and created Mother’s Day Work Clubs to address public health issues(问题). Her mother died on May 9th, 1905. On the anniversary of her mother’s death, she invited some friends to an informal memorial meeting. In 1907, a church service was held on her mother’s death anniversary. Anna’s love for her mother moved other people. Besides, she wrote letters to important persons of the country suggesting a public holiday to honor all mothers. In 1914, the United States Congress agreed that the second Sunday in May should be appointed as Mother’s Day. Finally, the decision was announced by President Wilson.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
2023 Hot List: The Best New Restaurants in the World
Place des Fêtes — New York City
This famous wine bar provides a spot with a rare sweet and warm atmosphere. For date night, go to the bar with views of the open kitchen, or fill up the large table in the back with a group and taste the entire 20-item menu. Either way, do not miss the famous mushroom soup.
Le Doyenné — Saint-Vrain, France
Australian chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly transformed the former stables (马厩) of a 19th-century private estate into a working farm, restaurant, and guesthouse driven by the principles of regenerative agriculture. More than one hundred varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way into Henry’s cooking after being carefully nurtured by Kelly.
Mi Compa Chava — Mexico City
Seafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is devoted to fixing last night’s damage from drunkenness and getting a head start on creating today’s. On the sidewalk, crowds of locals and tourists alike line up for fisherman Salvador Orozco’s creative takes on Sinaloa and Baja seafood. Anything from the raw half of the menu is a sure bet, though cooked dishes like fish can help fill out a meal.
Vilas — Bangkok
Can a dish inspired by a Spanish recipe using Japanese ingredients still be considered Thai For Chef Prin Polsuk, one of Bangkok’s most famous Thai chefs, it most certainly can. At his latest restaurant, a small dining room at the base of Bangkok’s landmark King Power Mahanakhon Tower, he draws inspiration from King Chulalongkorn’s 1897 journey around Europe and the foreign ingredients (原料) and cooking techniques he added to the royal cookbooks.
21. What does the author highly recommend at Place des Fêtes
A. Red wine. B. Fried fish. C. Baja seafood. D. Mushroom soup.
22. What is the best choice for people who were drunk last night
A. Place des Fêtes. B. Le Doyenné. C. Mi Compa Chava. D. Vilas.
23. What does the text aim to do
A. To compare the origins of some restaurants. B. To state the similarities of some restaurants.
C. To recommend some foods of some restaurants. D. To introduce the features of some restaurants.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了2023年世界上最好的四个新餐厅。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Place des Fêtes — New York City部分中“Either way, do not miss the famous mushroom soup.(不管怎样，千万不要错过著名的蘑菇汤)”可知，作者强烈推荐Place des Fêtes的蘑菇汤。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mi Compa Chava — Mexico City部分中“Seafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is devoted to fixing last night’s damage from drunkenness and getting a head start on creating today’s.(在墨西哥，海鲜是解宿醉的良药，几乎每个在这里吃饭的人都致力于修复昨晚醉酒造成的损害，并为今天的创造做准备)”可知，Mi Compa Chava 最适合醉酒的人。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章标题“2023 Hot List : The Best New Restaurants in the World (2023 热门榜单：世界上最好的新餐厅)”以及文章主要介绍了2023年世界上最好的四个新餐厅。可推知，这篇文章是为了介绍几家热门新餐厅的特色。故选D。
B
A couple has recently placed their garbage can out for collection for the first time in 14 months, all thanks to their recycling skills. Richard and Louise Arnold have established such an effective routine that they only need to put their garbage can on the side of the street once a year.
Louise explained that making small monthly changes in her life has resulted in her family producing very little waste. She said, “It’s not as difficult as you might think if you start with small steps. We began with soap, switching from bath cream to natural soap without packaging. These bars are large enough that we cut them in half, using one for the sink and the other half for the shower. It’s both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.”
“So it’s actually quite easy. Just go around your house and think of little things you can do gradually, and you’ll start noticing the difference,” Louise added. Currently, the couple takes recyclable waste to the tip, donates clothes to charity shops, and brings soft plastics and batteries to a shop that accepts them.
In 2017, the couple established No Waste Living, which initially started as a weekend stall at the local market and has since developed into a website. Louise regularly writes a newsletter for her hundreds of subscribers. They also started selling eco-friendly products, ranging from non-chemical household cleaning and washing solutions for a “less toxic home” to bamboo washing-up brushes. Louise mentioned, “I started No Waste Living because I wanted to show our achievement s and lead by example.”
Although the family occasionally faces criticism, Louise remains determined. She said, “The main point of contention(争论) for people regarding new waste rules is having to drive their waste to a recycling center, which adds to their already busy lives. However, in the long run, you will create more space in your home, save money, and spend less time dealing with garbage cans.”
24. How did the couple start their waste reduction journey
A. By replacing small soaps with large ones. B. By using a small amount of bath cream.
C. By using unpackaged soap bars. D. By recycling soft plastics and batteries.
25 Why did the couple found No Waste Living
A. To bring eco-products to market. B. To inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
C. To treat recyclable waste from the neighborhood. D. To answer the call of their subscribers.
26. Why do some people dislike new waste rules
A. They mean more work to deal with garbage.
B. They increase the cost of garbage collection.
C They establish a set time for waste management.
D. They limit the daily amount of garbage for collection.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. A business - minded couple. B. The “less poisonous home” concept.
C. The global trend in recycling. D. A planet- friendly lifestyle.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章介绍了一对夫妇在回收利用垃圾和减少家庭垃圾方面的经验，并通过激励他人减少浪费来推动环境保护。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中 “We began with soap, switching from bath cream to natural soap without packaging(我们从肥皂开始，从沐浴露转向没有包装的天然肥皂。)”可知，这对夫妇开始通过将沐浴露换成没有包装的天然肥皂来减少垃圾。故选C。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I started No Waste Living because I wanted to show our achievements and lead by example.(我创办“不浪费生活”是因为我想展示我们的成就，以身作则。)”可知，Richard和Louise创建NoWasteLiving的目的是展示他们的成就并以身作则。也就是说，他们希望通过自己的经历激励他人效仿他们的做法，减少浪费。故选B。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The main point of contention(争论) for people regarding new waste rules is having to drive their waste to a recycling center, which adds to their already bus y lives.(人们对新的垃圾处理规定的主要争论点是不得不把他们的垃圾送到回收中心，这给他们本已忙碌的生活增加了负担。)”可知，人们对于新的垃圾处理规则的主要争议点是需要将垃圾送到回收中心，这增加了他们已经忙碌生活的负担。换句话说，这增加了他们处理垃圾的工作量。故选A。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一对夫妇倡导家庭垃圾最小化的经历，以及他们通过激励他人减少浪费来推动环境保护。所以“A planet- friendly lifestyle.地球友好型生活方式.”最符合文章的中心思想。故选D。
C
“Don’t be a victim.” That’s a phrase you’ll hear a lot if you take a crime-prevention class. Basically, it means that there are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that you’ll be mugged, assaulted, or otherwise attacked. Don’t wave your cash around like you’re a billionaire. Don’t be distracted on the subway. Walk with a purpose.
That last one is particularly important, because according to a new study from the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, some criminals are very good at sensing weakness based on the way you walk. Actually, serial killer Ted Bundy admitted in a personal interview in 1985 that “he could tell a victim by the way she walked down the street, the tilt of her head, the manner in which she carried herself, etc…” Unfortunately, research demonstrated the reality that criminals do in fact look for, or at least notice certain characters when selecting potential victims. While nothing excuses crime, knowledge is power in the sense that there are things we can do to protect ourselves when we are out alone.
In the report titled “Psychopathy and Victim Selection” the researchers surveyed 47 criminals at a maximum-security prison in Ontario and found that social predators are very good at picking victims based on their posture and gait(步伐). They noted that people might be releasing vulnerability to criminals through their postures, gestures, and exaggerated movements.
The researchers secretly filmed 12 people walking — eight women and four men, some of whom had been attacked before. Then, they showed the video to a group of criminals and asked them whether or not each person would make a good victim. These “victim ratings” were then compared against each person’s actual history of victimization. Sure enough, the people whom the criminals picked as “likely victims” were usually the ones who had been victimized in the past. These people were often said to have “walked like an easy target” — slowly, unfocused, with short steps.
The sample size here is really small. Maybe we shouldn’t give this study’s findings too much weight. Nevertheless, it emphasizes something that seems pretty unconscious. Criminals aren’t looking for a challenge. Rather, they want someone timid and inattentive. So stride down the street like you own it. Your new, aggressive gait may scare off criminals. And even if this study turns out to be total bullshit, you’ll still get where you’re going a lot faster.
28. Why does the author mention the serial killer Ted Bundy
A. To call on more people to learn psychology.
B. To prove that someone can be a natural criminal.
C. To demonstrate some skills to distinguish criminals.
D. To emphasize the importance of the right walking habit.
29. How did the researchers conduct their research on victim selection
A. By analyzing crime data in various neighborhoods.
B. By filming people walking and getting criminals’ opinions.
C. By filming criminals as they selected their potential victims.
D. By studying the psychology of crime victims in a maximum-security prison.
30. According to the research which gait will most attract criminals’ attention
A. Distracted walking with short steps.
B. Purposeful walking with slow steps.
C. Walking with a group of people cheerfully.
D. Walking with confident and exaggerated movements.
31. What’s the author’s attitude toward walking confidently and aggressively
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Disapproving. D. Indifferent.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了研究表明罪犯会通过走路的姿态寻找潜在的受害者，并建议大步、注意力集中、快速地走路。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Walk with a purpose.(有目的地行走。)”和第二段中的“That last one is particularly important, because according to a new study from the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, some criminals are very good at sensing weakness based on the way you walk. Actually, serial killer Ted Bundy admitted in a personal interview in 1985 that ‘he could tell a victim by the way she walked down the street, the tilt of her head, the manner in which she carried herself, etc…’(最后一项尤为重要，因为根据《人际暴力杂志》的一项新研究，一些罪犯非常善于根据你的走路方式感知弱点。事实上，连环杀手Ted Bundy在1985年的一次个人采访中承认，‘他可以通过受害者走在街上的方式、她的头部倾斜、她做姿势的方式等来判断一个受害者。’)”可知，有目的地行走非常重要，因为《人际暴力杂志》的研究发现一些罪犯非常善于根据你的走路方式感知弱点，并提到连环杀手Ted Bundy判断受害者的方式来证实这一点，由此可推测出，作者用连环杀手Ted Bundy是想强调正确走路习惯的重要性。故选D。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The researchers secretly filmed 12 people walking — eight women and four men, some of whom had been attacked before. Then, they showed the video to a group of criminals and asked them whether or not each person would make a good victim.(研究人员秘密拍摄了12个人走路的画面，其中8名女性和4名男性，其中一些人之前曾遭到袭击。然后，他们将视频展示给一群罪犯，并询问他们每个人是否都会成为一个好的受害者。)”可知，研究人员拍摄了人们走路的画面并展示给一群罪犯，询问他们的意见。故选B。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Sure enough, the people whom the criminals picked as ‘likely victims’ were usually the ones who had been victimized in the past. These people were often said to have ‘walked like an easy target’ — slowly, unfocused, with short steps.(果不其然，犯罪分子挑选的‘可能的受害者’通常是过去的受害者。据说这些人经常‘走路像一个容易被攻击的目标’——缓慢、注意力不集中、步子小。)”可知，走路时注意力不集中、步子小、缓慢的人最有可能吸引罪犯的注意力。故选A。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“So stride down the street like you own it. Your new, aggressive gait may scare off criminals. And even if this study turns out to be total bullshit, you’ll still get where you’re going a lot faster.(所以，大步走在街上，就像拥有它一样。你新的、咄咄逼人的步态可能会吓跑罪犯。即使这项研究被证明是胡说八道，你仍然会更快地到达目的地。)”可推测出，作者对自信而咄咄逼人的步态持支持态度。故选A。
D
As many as 300 million full-time jobs throughout the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has made platforms like ChatGPT, according to Goldman Sachs economists.
In a report Sunday they predicted that 18% of work globally could be computerized, with the effects caused more deeply in advanced economies than emerging markets. That’s partly because white-collar workers are seen to be more at risk than manual laborers. Administrative workers and lawyers are expected to be most affected, the economists said, compared to the “little effect” seen on physically demanding or outdoor occupations, such as construction and repair work.
In the United States and Europe, about two-thirds of current jobs “are exposed to some degree of AI automation”, and up to a quarter of all work could be done by AI completely, the bank estimates.
Further use of such Al will likely contribute to job losses, the Goldman Sachs economists wrote. But they noted that technological innovation that initially displaces workers has historically also created employment growth in the long run.
While workplaces may shift, widespread adoption of Al could ultimately increase labor productivity — and boost global GDP by 7% annually over a 10-year period, according to Goldman Sachs economists.
“Although the impact of AI on the labor market is likely to be significant, most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented rather than replaced by AI,” the economists added. “Most workers are employed in occupations that are partially exposed to AI automation and, following AI adoption, will likely apply at least some of their freed-up capacity toward productive activities that increase output.”
Of US workers expected to be affected, for instance, 25% to 50% of their workload “can be replaced,” the researchers added. “The combination of significant labor cost savings, new job creation, and a productivity boost for non-displaced workers raises the possibility of a labor productivity boom like those that followed the emergence of earlier general-purpose technologies like the electric motor and personal computer.”
32. Who are less likely to be affected by AI automation according to Paragraph 2
A. Repairmen. B. White-collar workers.
C. Administrative workers. D. Lawyers.
33. What can we learn about AI according to Goldman Sachs economists
A. AI may cause little impact on the labor market. B. AI has replaced most jobs and industries.
C. AI may increase labor productivity. D. AI has caused huge job losses.
34. What does the underlined word “complement” in paragraph 6 mean
A. To add to something to improve. B. To destroy.
C. To introduce new things. D. To displace.
35. What’s the best title for the text
A. The Concept of AI B. The Achievements of AI
C. The Impacts of AI D. The Development of AI
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。未来多达3亿全职工作岗位可能受到人工智能的影响，以某种方式实现自动化。虽然这可能导致失业，但长远来看，这可以减少劳动力成本、创造新的就业岗位、提高劳动生产率。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Administrative workers and lawyers are expected to be most affected, the economists said, compared to the “little effect” seen on physically demanding or outdoor occupations, such as construction and repair work.(这些经济学家们表示，与建筑和维修等对体力要求高或户外的工作表现出的“几乎没有影响”相比，行政工作者和律师预计将受到最大影响)”可知，行政工作者和律师这些白领员工受到的影响比建筑工作者和维修工作者高，所以结合选项，维修工受到的影响较小。故选A。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“While workplaces may shift, widespread adoption of Al could ultimately increase labor productivity — and boost global GDP by 7% annually over a 10-year period, according to Goldman Sachs economists.(高盛经济学家表示，虽然工作场所可能会发生变化，但广泛采用Al最终可能会提高劳动生产率，并在10年内每年将全球GDP提高7%)”可知，AI可能会提高劳动生产率。故选C。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Although the impact of AI on the labor market is likely to be significant, most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented rather than replaced by AI”可知，although表示让步，即尽管人工智能对劳动力市场的影响可能很大，但大多数工作和行业只是部分受到自动化的影响，因此更有可能被人工智能补充而不是取代，故划线词意思是“增加到某事物中使其改善”。故选A。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。文章首段“As many as 300 million full-time jobs around the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has made platforms like ChatGPT, according to Goldman Sachs economists.(高盛经济学家表示，全球多达3亿个全职工作岗位可以通过最新一波的人工智能以某种方式实现自动化，这一波人工智能已经造就了像ChatGPT这样的平台。)”点明主旨，指出人工智能会对全球许多工作产生影响。再结合接下来的内容可知，高盛经济学家具体讨论了人工智能对工作岗位和劳动生产率的影响。由此可推测出，本文围绕“人工智能的影响”展开。C项“人工智能的影响”最适合做文章标题。故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Have Open Communication
When you can communicate openly, you can start improving your relationships, both personal and professional, in a number of ways. ____36____ There are a few things that you can do when you have an open conversation.
____37____ Be mindful of where and when you need to have a discussion with someone, especially if you are having an important disagreement. Someone is not likely to be open when communicating if you are surrounded by family or out in public. Therefore, have a discussion when it’s more convenient for both you and your partner.
Have patience. When emotions are high, it can be easy to be swept in those feelings and want to get all your points across. But this can make communication more difficult because you are so focused on your feelings that you aren’t able to focus on what you need to say. Be patient and allow for silences that happen. ____38____
Take the time to listen to what the other person is saying. ____39____ This allows you to see if there is any misunderstanding and allows you the time to understand his words accurately. You don’t need to agree on all his words, but it is important to understand where they’re coming from.
Be honest with your thoughts and your feelings. Sometimes we feel the need to soften our words to lessen the blow. ____40____ After all, when we leave out certain details, we’re not able to communicate openly. You need to be honest with your partner about your needs and your experiences. By doing so, you’re hopefully closer to being able to tackle the issue.
A. Wait for the appropriate time and place.
B. Discuss what you need to communicate openly.
C. Bring something positive into your communication.
D. This could be because we don’t want to hurt the other person.
E. Ask questions if you need to and even repeat what he has said.
F. Open communication increases trust and helps bridge differences.
G. Sometimes you need time to think and accurately express yourself.
【答案】36 F 37. A 38. G 39. E 40. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何进行开放式沟通，涉及到如何选择沟通时机、保持耐心、倾听对方以及诚实表达自己的想法和感受等方面。
【36题详解】
根据空前内容“When you can communicate openly, you can start improving your relationships, both personal and professional, in a number of ways.(当你可以开诚布公地交流时，你就可以开始以多种方式改善你的人际关系，无论是个人关系还是工作关系。)”可知，开放式沟通有很多好处。选项F“Open communication increases trust and helps bridge differences.(坦诚的交流增加信任，有助于弥合分歧。)”延续上文内容，讲述的仍然是开放式沟通的好处。故选F。
【37题详解】
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Be mindful of where and when you need to have a discussion with someone, especially if you are having an important disagreement. Someone is not likely to be open when communicating if you are surrounded by family or out in public. Therefore, have a discussion when it’s more convenient for both you and your partner.(注意在何时何地你需要与某人进行讨论，特别是当你有重要的分歧时。如果你被家人包围或在公共场合，那么有人不太可能在交流时敞开心扉。因此，在对你和你的伴侣都更方便的时候进行讨论。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要在合适的时间和地点进行沟通。选项A“Wait for the appropriate time and place.(等待合适的时间和地点。)”正是本文主要内容。故选A。
【38题详解】
根据上文内容“When emotions are high, it can be easy to be swept in those feelings and want to get all your points across. But this can make communication more difficult because you are so focused on your feelings that you aren’t able to focus on what you need to say. Be patient and allow for silences that happen.(当情绪高涨时，很容易被这些情绪所笼罩，想要把所有的观点都表达出来。但这可能会使沟通变得更加困难，因为你太专注于你的感觉，而无法专注于你需要说什么。要有耐心，允许沉默发生。)”可知，开放式沟通需要交谈的人要给彼此耐心。选项G“Sometimes you need time to think and accurately express yourself.(有时候你需要时间去思考和准确地表达自己。)”与上文内容一致，指的是当情绪高涨时，我们需要有耐心，给自己时间去思考和准确表达自己。故选G。
【39题详解】
根据空后的“This allows you to see if there is any misunderstanding and allows you the time to understand his words accurately.(这可以让你看看是否有任何误解，并让你有时间准确地理解他的话。)”可知，空处应该和某个技巧相关，该技巧可以让自己更好地理解对方的话。选项E“Ask questions if you need to and even repeat what he has said.(如果需要，可以问问题，甚至可以重复他说过的话。)”与下文内容一致，指的是可以问对方问题或重复对方的话，这样我们才可以更准确地理解对方的话。故选E。
【40题详解】
根据空前内容“Sometimes we feel the need to soften our words to lessen the blow.(有时我们觉得有必要软化我们的语言，以减轻打击。)”可知，我们在表达的时候语言不要太过犀利。选项D“This could be because we don’t want to hurt the other person.(这可能是因为我们不想伤害对方。)”延续上文内容，指的是我们软化自己的语言是因为不想伤害对方。故选D。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When Leah was 10, she saw a need for change in the world. “People are supposed to show____41____and sympathy,” she says. “But that wasn't happening.”
Leah decided to____42____her hand-made bracelets at a local event and asked each person who got one to do a kind deed for someone else. A note____43____to each bracelet said, “Let's just show other people they are ____44____.”
As Leah gave out bracelets,____45____spread. She began to receive bracelet requests worldwide, and to hear from people who'd delivered kind deeds. One person____46____a tired store clerk with sandwiches. Another paid for a stranger's coffee. “A story that____47____touched my heart was that someone established a homeless camp!” she says.
When Leah couldn't____48____requests for the bracelets, she began selling wristbands with "Kindness Travels" on the outside and "kind" on the inside in____49____languages.
So far, she has sent out 10,000 wristbands. She has____50____a party for kids at a homeless shelter, paid rent for hurricane____51____and more, using the money from wristbands____52____and donations.
Leah hopes to____53____other kids who want to help others. “Just come up with ideas! Never be____54____,” she says. “Age is just a____55____. You always have the power to do something.”
41. A. pleasure B. patience C. love D. curiosity
42. A. pick up B. put away C. show off D. hand out
43. A. compared B. attached C. opened D. connected
44. A. ignored B. infected C. valued D. engaged
45. A. word B. passion C. anxiety D. happiness
46. A. bothered B. surprised C. upset D. embarrassed
47. A. genuinely B. hardly C. slightly D. relatively
48. A. deny B. advance C. meet D. delay
49. A. native B. complex C. natural D. different
50. A. attended B. organized C. canceled D. postponed
51. A. victims B. researchers C. reporters D. observers
52. A. sales B. funds C. designs D. advertisements
53. A. respect B. contact C. recommend D. encourage
54. A. mean B. scared C. content D. proud
55. A. gap B. problem C. number D. barrier
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了10岁的Leah认为人们应该表现出爱和同情，于是决定在当地的一次活动上分发她手工制作的手镯，并要求每个得到手镯的人为别人做一件好事。当Leah分发手镯时，消息传开了。她开始收到来自世界各地的手镯请求，并听取那些曾经做过善事的人的意见。她还通过自己出售腕带和捐赠的钱来帮助他人，鼓励其他想帮助别人的孩子。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“人们应该表现出爱和同情，”她说。A. pleasure快乐；B. patience耐心；C. love爱；D. curiosity好奇。根据后文“and sympathy”以及Leah通过分发手镯来呼吁人们重视他人，可推测她认为人们应该表现出爱和同情。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：Leah决定在当地的一次活动上分发她手工制作的手镯，并请每个得到手镯的人为别人做一件好事。A. pick up捡起；B. put away放好；C. show off炫耀；D. hand out分发。呼应后文“As Leah gave out bracelets”指Leah分发她制作的手镯。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每个手镯上都附着一张纸条，上面写着：“让我们向其他人展示他们被重视。”A. compared比较；B. attached附属；C. opened打开；D. connected连接。根据前后文语境“A note … to each bracelet”可知，指手镯上附有Leah的纸条，应用attach。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每个手镯上都附着一张纸条，上面写着：“让我们向其他人展示他们被重视。”A. ignored忽视；B. infected传染；C. valued重视；D. engaged参与。结合上文“asked each person who got one to do a kind deed for someone else”可知Leah要求每个得到手镯的人为别人做一件好事，说明她希望人们向其他人展示他们被重视，故选C。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当Leah分发手镯时，消息传开了。A. word话语，消息；B. passion激情；C. anxiety焦虑；D. happiness幸福。根据后文“She began to receive bracelet requests worldwide”可知Leah分发手镯的消息传开了，word spread“消息散布得很快”符合语境。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个人用三明治给一个疲惫的店员带来了惊喜。A. bothered烦恼；B. surprised使惊讶；C. upset使心烦；D. embarrassed使尴尬。结合上文“to hear from people who'd delivered kind deeds”可知此处列举的都是他人为别人做的善举，故推测是一个人用三明治给一个疲惫的店员带来了惊喜。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：有一个故事真正触动了我的心，那就是有人建立了一个无家可归者的营地！A. genuinely真诚地,真正地；B. hardly几乎不；C. slightly些微地；D. relatively相当地。根据后文“touched my heart was that someone established a homeless camp”可知，此处是指这件事情真正触动了Leah内心的故事，故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Leah无法满足人们对手镯的需求时，她开始用不同的语言销售外面写着“友善之旅”，里面写着“善良”的腕带。A. deny否认；B. advance提前；C. meet满足，遇见；D. delay延期。根据后文“she began selling wristbands”可知指，Leah的手镯无法满足人们的需求，所以开始售卖腕带。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当Leah无法满足人们对手镯的需求时，她开始用不同的语言销售外面写着“友善之旅”，里面写着“善良”的腕带。A. native本地的；B. complex复杂的；C. natural自然的；D. different不同的。根据第三段中“She began to receive bracelet requests worldwide”可知，Leah收到的是来自世界各地的手镯需求，所以推测她用不同的语言写的。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她在一个无家可归的收容所为孩子们组织了一个聚会，为飓风受害者付了房租，甚至更多，用的是来自腕带销售和捐赠的钱。A. attended参加；B. organized组织；C. canceled取消；D. postponed延期。根据后文“a party for kids at a homeless shelter”指为孩子们组织了一个聚会。故选B。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她在一个无家可归的收容所为孩子们组织了一个聚会，为飓风受害者付了房租，甚至更多，用的是来自腕带销售和捐赠的钱。A. victims受害者；B. researchers研究人员；C. reporters记者；D. observers观察者。结合上文“paid rent for hurricane”可知指为遭受了飓风的受害者付了房租，故选A。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她在一个无家可归的收容所为孩子们组织了一个聚会，为飓风受害者付了房租，甚至更多，用的是来自腕带销售和捐赠的钱。A. sales销售；B. funds资金；C. designs设计；D. advertisements广告。呼应上文“she began selling wristbands”Leah用的是腕带销售和捐赠的钱来帮助他人。故选A。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Leah希望鼓励其他想帮助别人的孩子。A. respect尊重；B. contact联系；C. recommend推荐；D. encourage鼓励。根据前后文“Leah hopes to …other kids who want to help others”可知，Leah希望通过自己的行为来鼓励其他想帮助别人的孩子。故选D。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“多想点点子！永远不要害怕，”她说。A. mean吝啬的；B. scared害怕的；C. content满意的；D. proud自豪的。根据后文“You always have the power to do something.”可知Leah鼓励他人总是有能力去做一些事情，所以是说让别人不要害怕，多有一些想法。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：年龄只是个数字。A. gap间隙；B. problem问题；C. number数字；D. barrier障碍。根据下文“You always have the power to do somehing.””可知年龄在Leah看来只是个数字，无论处于哪个年龄段都可以为别人提供帮助。故选C。
第Ⅱ卷
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Almost 400 Xinjiang scenic spots offer free admission during the Spring Festival
Near four hundred A-class scenic spots in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region offer free admission to travelers during the Spring Festival holidays, ____56____February 10 to 24, a move to further embrace the ice and snow tourism boom across China over the upcoming major festival holiday.
Xinjiang also introduced ____57____series of high-quality travel routes and key cultural activities during the Spring Festival holidays. During the Spring Festival ____58____Lantern Festival, ____59____(vary)cities in Xinjiang will host a total of 724 key cultural ____60____(event) showcasing local customs, folk traditions, and cultural heritage. There will be 221 tourism-related activities in total.
Local scenic areas have ____61____(quick) moved to capitalize on(利用) market trends like the ice and snow boom and continuously launched marketing events ____62____(expand) related consumption, attracting consumers from across the country and even globally.
The surge(激增) in ice and snow tourism, ____63____ started from the New Year holiday, or even earlier, has already brought benefits of consumption ____64____(recover) to China, from Harbin in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province to Sanya in South China’s Hainan province.
In the whole year of 2023, tourism in Xinjiang also ____65____(achieve) rapid growth. As the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays approach, it is expected that the tourism market nationwide will continue to see a relatively big boom.
【答案】56. from
57. a 58. and
59. various
60. events 61. quickly
62. to expand
63. which 64. recovery
65. achieved
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了春节期间，新疆维吾尔自治区的近400个景区免费向游客开放。
【56题详解】
考查介词。句意：2月10日至24日春节假期期间，中国西北部新疆维吾尔自治区近400个A级景区向游客免费开放，此举旨在进一步拥抱即将到来的重大节日期间中国各地的冰雪旅游热潮。短语：from... to意为“从……至……”，这里是2月10日至24日春节假期期间，故填from。
【57题详解】
考查冠词。句意：新疆还在春节期间推出了一系列优质旅游线路和重点文化活动。固定短语：a series of，表示“一系列”。故填a。
【58题详解】
考查连词。句意：春节和元宵节期间，新疆各城市将举办724场重点文化活动，展示当地习俗、民俗传统和文化遗产。本空前后两个名词组，分别表示春节和端午节。按英语的表达习惯，同类事物之间需要根据逻辑关系添加连词。此处是并列关系，所以用and。故填and。
【59题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。根据句意，需要形容词various修饰名词cities。意思是“各城市；不同城市”。故填various。
【60题详解】
考查名词单复数。句意同上。event是可数名词，而前面有数词724限定，因此必须使用复数形式。故填events。
【61题详解】
考查副词。句意：当地景区迅速采取行动，利用冰雪热等市场趋势，不断推出营销活动，扩大相关消费，吸引了来自全国乃至全球消费者。分析句子可知，空处应用副词，此处quickly修饰动词move。故填quickly。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。分析句子可知，句中已有谓语动词moved... and launched，所以此处用非谓语；这里表示推出营销活动目的是吸引了来自全国乃至全球的消费者，故而用不定式。故填to expand。
【63题详解】
考查定语从句引导词。句意：从中国东北黑龙江省的哈尔滨到中国南部海南省的三亚，从新年假期开始，甚至更早开始的冰雪旅游的激增，已经为中国带来了消费复苏的好处。分析句子可知，空处及之后的内容在句中为非限制性定语从句，先行词为“the surge”，在定语从句中作主语，表示事物。故填which。
【64题详解】
考查名词。句意：句意同上。结合空前介词of可知，这里为名词consumption修饰名词recovery表示“消费恢复”。故填recovery。
【65题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：在整个2023年，新疆旅游业也取得了快速发展。设空处在句中为谓语，结合时间状语“year of 2023”可以判断句子时态是一般过去时，谓语动词achieve应当使用过去式。故填achieved。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你校英语俱乐部拟创办校英文刊物，将召开俱乐部成员会议，商讨刊物栏目(columns)。假如你是成员李华，请你写一份会议发言稿，提议开设一个栏目。内容包括：1. 栏目名称；2.开设理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, my dear fellows!
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【答案】范文
Hello, my dear fellows. I’m really excited to be informed that we are going to start an English journal together, which is definitely a wonderful idea. It’s such a golden opportunity to enhance students’ English capability and appreciate the charm of the English language.
As for proposals, I’d like to recommend “Students’ Voice” as a distinctive column. As studying is always students’ top priority, we students are under great pressure and lack opportunities to be listened to. Why not help students voice inner feelings and have a good mood to embrace the tough yet bright future This column, I promise, is bound to be a precious outlet and a stepping stone to communicating fluently in English.
That’s all for my advice! Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。你校英语俱乐部拟创办校英文刊物，将召开俱乐部成员会议，商讨刊物栏目(columns)。假如你是成员李华，请你写一份会议发言稿，提议开设一个栏目。
【详解】1.词汇积累
压力：pressure→stress
拥抱：embrace→hug
绝对：definitely→absolutely
机会：opportunity→chance
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Why not help students voice inner feelings and have a good mood to embrace the tough yet bright future
拓展句：It will be helpful for students to voice inner feelings and have a good mood to embrace the tough yet bright future.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m really excited to be informed that we are going to start an English journal together, which is definitely a wonderful idea. (运用了that引导宾语从句和关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] As studying is always students’ top priority, we students are under great pressure and lack opportunities to be listened to. (运用了as引导原因状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Looking over the top of the book, I glanced across at the new girl named Rochelle. She only joined our class at the beginning of the week. It must be hard starting a new school in the middle of the year.
At last, the bell went for the end of the day. I spotted Rochelle running towards a tall woman who must be her mum. Then I saw a surprising thing. Rochelle’s mum was waving her arms round and making shapes with her fingers, and Rochelle was doing the same with hers. It was like they were talking to each other with their hands. Oh, could her mother be deaf My mind was filled with questions.
The next day, I was reading this week’s words when I felt a tap (轻拍) on my shoulder. I looked up and Rochelle was standing in front of me. “Shall we test each other ” she asked, pointing to my spelling book.
“Yes, of course,” I replied. But I was still wondering how to ask the questions that had been tumbling (翻腾) around in my head since yesterday.
“So, um, that hand thing you did with your mum…”
“Signing.”
“Yeah, signing. Is it because she’s, um, deaf ”
“Yes, both my parents are deaf, so I communicate with them through sign.”
“Oh, I’m sorry. That must be really difficult.” I could tell by the frown on Rochelle’s face that I’d said something wrong, but I didn’t know what. “So, did your parents need someone to help them look after you when you were a baby ”
“Of course not,” Rochelle got annoyed. “Why would being deaf mean they can’t look after me Being deaf doesn’t mean they’re stupid,” she was almost shouting. “In fact, they’re much cleverer than most people I know.” Hearing that, I got bet all over. I didn’t say her parents were stupid. But before I could explain, the bell went and she strode (阔步行走) out of the classroom. I hurried after her, but when I tried to speak to her, she kept her back to me as if I were her enemy.
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。
After school, I saw Rochelle and her mother moving their hands quickly.
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All of a sudden, Rochelle was coming over to me, with her eyes watery and red.
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【答案】范文
After school, I saw Rochelle and her mother moving their hands quickly. Up and down, their hands moved in the air with fluent changes and occasionally, her mother would gesture towards her mouth and ears. A little far though I stood from them, I could keenly sense Rochelle's agitation while her mother was wearing a tender smile. Guilty and curious, I halted my steps to spot carefully while wondering, “Are they talking about my impolite question ” Before I could find an answer, Rochelle glanced around as if seeking something. In that moment, our gazes locked.
All of a sudden, Rochelle was coming over to me, with her e yes watery and red. As she stood before me, her voice was sincere, “Mom signed to me that you meant no harm but only curiosity and concerns. I need to say sorry to you.” “Never mind, Rochelle. It's I who should apologize for my impolite assumption. And, thank you and your mother, for your kindness.” I replied while feeling a warm gaze fall on me-it was from Rochelle's mother, the tall woman, who, with her wisdom, helped unravel our misunderstanding. It was a life lesson that I should never judge others solely by their actions and appearance because prejudice is a poison that hurts the very foundations of equality and mutual respect, values that should always prevail among humanity.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了主人公遇到新同学罗谢尔，发现她的家人都是聋哑人，作者因为询问她父母照顾她是否有困难而让罗谢尔十分生气，感到被冒犯。最后作者向罗谢尔道了歉，也得到了原谅。作者也得到了教训。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“放学后，我看到罗谢尔和她妈妈的手在快速地移动”可知，第一段可描写作者看到她们交流，作者内心感到内疚和好奇。
②由第二段首句内容“突然，罗谢尔向我走来，她的眼睛湿润而红润”可知，第二段可描写作者向罗谢尔道歉并得到了原谅。
2.续写线索：看到母女交流——感到好奇内疚——作者道歉——误会解除——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①解开：unravel/ settle
②回答：reply/respond
③感觉：sense/feel
情绪类
①不安：agitation/restlessness
②不礼貌：impolite/rude
【点睛】[高分句型1] A little far though I stood from them, I could keenly sense Rochelle's agitation while her mother was wearing a tender smile. (运用了though引导让步状语从句)
[高分句型2] It’s I who should apologize for my impolite assumption. (运用了强调句)2023-2024学年度下学期四校期初联考
高二英语试题
本试卷满分150分，共12页。考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第Ⅰ卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
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Where did the woman visit the rainforest last year
A. In Oregon.
B. In Alaska.
C. In Washington.
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What is the woman’ s main concern for the man
A. Not improving his school grades.
B. Not being able to go to school.
C. Not completing his homework on time.
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What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Friends. C. A couple.
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Why did the woman decide to go to Florida for holiday
A. The flight was cheaper. B. The place was more beautiful. C. They could live there for free.
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How will the man get news reports
A. From his phone. B. From newspapers. C. From TV news stations.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Weather.
B. Clothing.
C. Dinner.
7. Where did the speakers plan to go
A. To a hospital.
B. To a restaurant.
C. To Jim’ s.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What is the woman’ s main concern about the apartment
A. The size. B. The price. C. The flies.
9. How do the speakers feel
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Disappointed.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What will happen to the speakers
A. They will lose their jobs.
B. They will get a pay decrease.
C. They will work longer hours.
11. What is the woman currently doing for her students
A. Creating books.
B. Making videos.
C. Searching for learning material online.
12. What will the man probably buy
A. A camera. B. A computer. C. A phone.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home.
B. In a library.
C. In a dormitory.
14. Why does the woman want to move out
A. She wants to find a cheaper place.
B. She needs to find a place near a library.
C. She wants to live in a place with air-conditioning.
15. How much did it cost to run air-conditioning for a month 5 years ago
A. $10. B. $20. C. $45.
16. What will the woman do if she cannot move out
A. Get used to the heat.
B. Live with her parents.
C. Buy better air-conditioning.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. When was Mother’s Day first celebrated
A. In 1905. B. In 1908. C. In 1914.
18. What do we know about Anna’s mother
A. She was a soldier during the Civil War.
B. She founded Mother’s Day Work Clubs.
C. She brought up the idea of Mother’s Day.
19. Who formally announced Mother’s Day
A. President Wilson. B. The U.S. Congress. C. Anna Marie Jarvis.
20. What is the text mainly about
A The origin of Mother’s Day.
B. The celebration of Mother’s Day.
C. The importance of Mother’s Day.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
2023 Hot List: The Best New Restaurants in the World
Place des Fêtes — New York City
This famous wine bar provides a spot with a rare sweet and warm atmosphere. For date night, go to the bar with views of the open kitchen, or fill up the large table in the back with a group and taste the entire 20-item menu. Either way, do not miss the famous mushroom soup.
Le Doyenné — Saint-Vrain, France
Australian chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly transformed the former stables (马厩) of a 19th-century private estate into a working farm, restaurant, and guesthouse driven by the principles of regenerative agriculture. More than one hundred varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way into Henry’s cooking after being carefully nurtured by Kelly.
Mi Compa Chava — Mexico City
Seafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is devoted to fixing last night’s damage from drunkenness and getting a head start on creating today’s. On the sidewalk, crowds of locals and tourists alike line up for fisherman Salvador Orozco’s creative takes on Sinaloa and Baja seafood. Anything from the raw half of the menu is a sure bet, though cooked dishes like fish can help fill out a meal.
Vilas — Bangkok
Can a dish inspired by a Spanish recipe using Japanese ingredients still be considered Thai For Chef Prin Polsuk, one of Bangkok’s most famous Thai chefs, it most certainly can. At his latest restaurant, a small dining room at the base of Bangkok’s landmark King Power Mahanakhon Tower, he draws inspiration from King Chulalongkorn’s 1897 journey around Europe and the foreign ingredients (原料) and cooking techniques he added to the royal cookbooks.
21. What does the author highly recommend at Place des Fêtes
A. Red wine. B. Fried fish. C. Baja seafood. D. Mushroom soup.
22. What is the best choice for people who were drunk last night
A. Place des Fêtes. B. Le Doyenné. C. Mi Compa Chava. D. Vilas.
23. What does the text aim to do
A. To compare the origins of some restaurants. B. To state the similarities of some restaurants.
C. To recommend some foods of some restaurants. D. To introduce the features of some restaurants.
B
A couple has recently placed their garbage can out for collection for the first time in 14 months, all thanks to their recycling skills. Richard and Louise Arnold have established such an effective routine that they only need to put their garbage can on the side of the street once a year.
Louise explained that making small monthly changes in her life has resulted in her family producing very little waste. She said, “It’s not as difficult as you might think if you start with small steps. We began with soap, switching from bath cream to natural soap without packaging. These bars are large enough that we cut them in half, using one for the sink and the other half for the shower. It’s both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.”
“So it’s actually quite easy. Just go around your house and think of little things you can do gradually, and you’ll start noticing the difference,” Louise added. Currently, the couple takes recyclable waste to the tip, donates clothes to charity shops, and brings soft plastics and batteries to a shop that accepts them.
In 2017, the couple established No Waste Living, which initially started as a weekend stall at the local market and has since developed into a website. Louise regularly writes a newsletter for her hundreds of subscribers. They also started selling eco-friendly products, ranging from non-chemical household cleaning and washing solutions for a “less toxic home” to bamboo washing-up brushes. Louise mentioned, “I started No Waste Living because I wanted to show our achievement s and lead by example.”
Although the family occasionally faces criticism, Louise remains determined. She said, “The main point of contention(争论) for people regarding new waste rules is having to drive their waste to a recycling center, which adds to their already busy lives. However, in the long run, you will create more space in your home, save money, and spend less time dealing with garbage cans.”
24. How did the couple start their waste reduction journey
A. By replacing small soaps with large ones. B. By using a small amount of bath cream.
C. By using unpackaged soap bars. D. By recycling soft plastics and batteries.
25 Why did the couple found No Waste Living
A. To bring eco-products to market. B. To inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
C To treat recyclable waste from the neighborhood. D. To answer the call of their subscribers.
26. Why do some people dislike new waste rules
A. They mean more work to deal with garbage.
B. They increase the cost of garbage collection.
C. They establish a set time for waste management.
D. They limit the daily amount of garbage for collection.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. A business - minded couple. B. The “less poisonous home” concept.
C. The global trend in recycling. D. A planet- friendly lifestyle.
C
“Don’t be a victim.” That’s a phrase you’ll hear a lot if you take a crime-prevention class. Basically, it means that there are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that you’ll be mugged, assaulted, or otherwise attacked. Don’t wave your cash around like you’re a billionaire. Don’t be distracted on the subway. Walk with a purpose.
That last one is particularly important, because according to a new study from the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, some criminals are very good at sensing weakness based on the way you walk. Actually, serial killer Ted Bundy admitted in a personal interview in 1985 that “he could tell a victim by the way she walked down the street, the tilt of her head, the manner in which she carried herself, etc…” Unfortunately, research demonstrated the reality that criminals do in fact look for, or at least notice certain characters when selecting potential victims. While nothing excuses crime, knowledge is power in the sense that there are things we can do to protect ourselves when we are out alone.
In the report titled “Psychopathy and Victim Selection” the researchers surveyed 47 criminals at a maximum-security prison in Ontario and found that social predators are very good at picking victims based on their posture and gait(步伐). They noted that people might be releasing vulnerability to criminals through their postures, gestures, and exaggerated movements.
The researchers secretly filmed 12 people walking — eight women and four men, some of whom had been attacked before. Then, they showed the video to a group of criminals and asked them whether or not each person would make a good victim. These “victim ratings” were then compared against each person’s actual history of victimization. Sure enough, the people whom the criminals picked as “likely victims” were usually the ones who had been victimized in the past. These people were often said to have “walked like an easy target” — slowly, unfocused, with short steps.
The sample size here is really small. Maybe we shouldn’t give this study’s findings too much weight. Nevertheless, it emphasizes something that seems pretty unconscious. Criminals aren’t looking for a challenge. Rather, they want someone timid and inattentive. So stride down the street like you own it. Your new, aggressive gait may scare off criminals. And even if this study turns out to be total bullshit, you’ll still get where you’re going a lot faster.
28. Why does the author mention the serial killer Ted Bundy
A. To call on more people to learn psychology.
B. To prove that someone can be a natural criminal.
C. To demonstrate some skills to distinguish criminals.
D. To emphasize the importance of the right walking habit.
29. How did the researchers conduct their research on victim selection
A. By analyzing crime data in various neighborhoods.
B. By filming people walking and getting criminals’ opinions.
C. By filming criminals as they selected their potential victims.
D. By studying the psychology of crime victims in a maximum-security prison.
30. According to the research which gait will most attract criminals’ attention
A. Distracted walking with short steps.
B. Purposeful walking with slow steps.
C. Walking with a group of people cheerfully.
D. Walking with confident and exaggerated movements.
31. What’s the author’s attitude toward walking confidently and aggressively
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Disapproving. D. Indifferent.
D
As many as 300 million full-time jobs throughout the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has made platforms like ChatGPT, according to Goldman Sachs economists.
In a report Sunday, they predicted that 18% of work globally could be computerized, with the effects caused more deeply in advanced economies than emerging markets. That’s partly because white-collar workers are seen to be more at risk than manual laborers. Administrative workers and lawyers are expected to be most affected, the economists said, compared to the “little effect” seen on physically demanding or outdoor occupations, such as construction and repair work.
In the United States and Europe, about two-thirds of current jobs “are exposed to some degree of AI automation”, and up to a quarter of all work could be done by AI completely, the bank estimates.
Further use of such Al will likely contribute to job losses, the Goldman Sachs economists wrote. But they noted that technological innovation that initially displaces workers has historically also created employment growth in the long run.
While workplaces may shift, widespread adoption of Al could ultimately increase labor productivity — and boost global GDP by 7% annually over a 10-year period, according to Goldman Sachs economists.
“Although the impact of AI on the labor market is likely to be significant, most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented rather than replaced by AI,” the economists added. “Most workers are employed in occupations that are partially exposed to AI automation and, following AI adoption, will likely apply at least some of their freed-up capacity toward productive activities that increase output.”
Of US workers expected to be affected, for instance, 25% to 50% of their workload “can be replaced,” the researchers added. “The combination of significant labor cost savings, new job creation, and a productivity boost for non-displaced workers raises the possibility of a labor productivity boom like those that followed the emergence of earlier general-purpose technologies like the electric motor and personal computer.”
32. Who are less likely to be affected by AI automation according to Paragraph 2
A. Repairmen. B. White-collar workers.
C. Administrative workers. D. Lawyers.
33. What can we learn about AI according to Goldman Sachs economists
A. AI may cause little impact on the labor market. B. AI has replaced most jobs and industries.
C. AI may increase labor productivity. D. AI has caused huge job losses.
34. What does the underlined word “complement” in paragraph 6 mean
A. To add to something to improve. B. To destroy.
C. To introduce new things. D. To displace.
35. What’s the best title for the text
A. The Concept of AI B. The Achievements of AI
C. The Impacts of AI D. The Development of AI
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Have Open Communication
When you can communicate openly, you can start improving your relationships, both personal and professional, in a number of ways. ____36____ There are a few things that you can do when you have an open conversation.
____37____ Be mindful of where and when you need to have a discussion with someone, especially if you are having an important disagreement. Someone is not likely to be open when communicating if you are surrounded by family or out in public. Therefore, have a discussion when it’s more convenient for both you and your partner.
Have patience. When emotions are high, it can be easy to be swept in those feelings and want to get all your points across. But this can make communication more difficult because you are so focused on your feelings that you aren’t able to focus on what you need to say. Be patient and allow for silences that happen. ____38____
Take the time to listen to what the other person is saying. ____39____ This allows you to see if there is any misunderstanding and allows you the time to understand his words accurately. You don’t need to agree on all his words, but it is important to understand where they’re coming from.
Be honest with your thoughts and your feelings. Sometimes we feel the need to soften our words to lessen the blow. ____40____ After all, when we leave out certain details, we’re not able to communicate openly. You need to be honest with your partner about your needs and your experiences. By doing so, you’re hopefully closer to being able to tackle the issue.
A. Wait for the appropriate time and place.
B. Discuss what you need to communicate openly.
C. Bring something positive into your communication.
D. This could be because we don’t want to hurt the other person.
E. Ask questions if you need to and even repeat what he has said.
F. Open communication increases trust and helps bridge differences.
G. Sometimes you need time to think and accurately express yourself.
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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When Leah was 10, she saw a need for change in the world. “People are supposed to show____41____and sympathy,” she says. “But that wasn't happening.”
Leah decided to____42____her hand-made bracelets at a local event and asked each person who got one to do a kind deed for someone else. A note____43____to each bracelet said, “Let's just show other people they are ____44____.”
As Leah gave out bracelets,____45____spread. She began to receive bracelet requests worldwide, and to hear from people who'd delivered kind deeds. One person____46____a tired store clerk with sandwiches. Another paid for a stranger's coffee. “A story that____47____touched my heart was that someone established a homeless camp!” she says.
When Leah couldn't____48____requests for the bracelets, she began selling wristbands with "Kindness Travels" on the outside and "kind" on the inside in____49____languages.
So far, she has sent out 10,000 wristbands. She has____50____a party for kids at a homeless shelter, paid rent for hurricane____51____and more, using the money from wristbands____52____and donations.
Leah hopes to____53____other kids who want to help others. “Just come up with ideas! Never be____54____,” she says. “Age is just a____55____. You always have the power to do something.”
41. A. pleasure B. patience C. love D. curiosity
42. A. pick up B. put away C. show off D. hand out
43. A. compared B. attached C. opened D. connected
44. A. ignored B. infected C. valued D. engaged
45 A. word B. passion C. anxiety D. happiness
46. A. bothered B. surprised C. upset D. embarrassed
47. A. genuinely B. hardly C. slightly D. relatively
48. A. deny B. advance C. meet D. delay
49. A. native B. complex C. natural D. different
50. A. attended B. organized C. canceled D. postponed
51. A. victims B. researchers C. reporters D. observers
52. A. sales B. funds C. designs D. advertisements
53. A. respect B. contact C. recommend D. encourage
54 A. mean B. scared C. content D. proud
55. A. gap B. problem C. number D. barrier
第Ⅱ卷
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Almost 400 Xinjiang scenic spots offer free admission during the Spring Festival
Near four hundred A-class scenic spots in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region offer free admission to travelers during the Spring Festival holidays, ____56____February 10 to 24, a move to further embrace the ice and snow tourism boom across China over the upcoming major festival holiday.
Xinjiang also introduced ____57____series of high-quality travel routes and key cultural activities during the Spring Festival holidays. During the Spring Festival ____58____Lantern Festival, ____59____(vary)cities in Xinjiang will host a total of 724 key cultural ____60____(event) showcasing local customs, folk traditions, and cultural heritage. There will be 221 tourism-related activities in total.
Local scenic areas have ____61____(quick) moved to capitalize on(利用) market trends like the ice and snow boom and continuously launched marketing events ____62____(expand) related consumption, attracting consumers from across the country and even globally.
The surge(激增) in ice and snow tourism, ____63____ started from the New Year holiday, or even earlier, has already brought benefits of consumption ____64____(recover) to China, from Harbin in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province to Sanya in South China’s Hainan province.
In the whole year of 2023, tourism in Xinjiang also ____65____(achieve) rapid growth. As the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays approach, it is expected that the tourism market nationwide will continue to see a relatively big boom.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 你校英语俱乐部拟创办校英文刊物，将召开俱乐部成员会议，商讨刊物栏目(columns)。假如你是成员李华，请你写一份会议发言稿，提议开设一个栏目。内容包括：1. 栏目名称；2.开设理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, my dear fellows!
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Looking over the top of the book, I glanced across at the new girl named Rochelle. She only joined our class at the beginning of the week. It must be hard starting a new school in the middle of the year.
At last, the bell went for the end of the day. I spotted Rochelle running towards a tall woman who must be her mum. Then I saw a surprising thing. Rochelle’s mum was waving her arms round and making shapes with her fingers, and Rochelle was doing the same with hers. It was like they were talking to each other with their hands. Oh, could her mother be deaf My mind was filled with questions.
The next day, I was reading this week’s words when I felt a tap (轻拍) on my shoulder. I looked up and Rochelle was standing in front of me. “Shall we test each other ” she asked, pointing to my spelling book.
“Yes, of course,” I replied. But I was still wondering how to ask the questions that had been tumbling (翻腾) around in my head since yesterday.
“So, um, that hand thing you did with your mum…”
“Signing.”
“Yeah, signing. Is it because she’s, um, deaf ”
“Yes, both my parents are deaf, so I communicate with them through sign.”
“Oh, I’m sorry. That must be really difficult.” I could tell by the frown on Rochelle’s face that I’d said something wrong, but I didn’t know what. “So, did your parents need someone to help them look after you when you were a baby ”
“Of course not,” Rochelle got annoyed. “Why would being deaf mean they can’t look after me Being deaf doesn’t mean they’re stupid,” she was almost shouting. “In fact, they’re much cleverer than most people I know.” Hearing that, I got bet all over. I didn’t say her parents were stupid. But before I could explain, the bell went and she strode (阔步行走) out of the classroom. I hurried after her, but when I tried to speak to her, she kept her back to me as if I were her enemy.
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。
After school, I saw Rochelle and her mother moving their hands quickly.
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All of a sudden, Rochelle was coming over to me, with her eyes watery and red.
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