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宁夏育才中学2023——2024学年第一学期高三年级月考（五）
英 语 试 卷
(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟)
第I卷（选择题）
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。
1．What is the woman doing
A．Preparing to leave. B．Calling a Taxi. C．Checking into a hotel.
2．Where does this conversation probably take place
A．At a bus stop. B．At school. C．At home.
3．Why does the woman give the call
A．To book a table. B．To make an appointment. C．To change the date of meeting.
4．What is the conversation mainly about
A．The weather. B．Driving lessons. C．The man’s work.．How does the woman feel about flight
A．Anxious. B．Excited. C．Dissatisfied.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How much does an entrance ticket cost
A．Two dollars. B．Five dollars. C．Seven dollars.
7．In what way does the woman pay
A．By cheque. B．In cash. C．By credit card.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What’s the best language study method according to the man
A．Using an app B．Listening to news. C．Speaking with local people.
9．What does the man value most
A．Touring the country. B．Exploring local cafes. C．Getting involved in the culture.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Husband and wife. C．Interviewer and interviewee.
11．Where did the man go to college
A．In Washington. B．In Texas. C．In Nebraska.
12．What is the woman’s job
A．She is an artist. B．She is a banker. C．She is a computer programmer.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．How did the woman know about the apartment
A．From a friend. B．From the former renter. C．From an advertisement.
14．When will the apartment be cleaned
A．On tomorrow afternoon. B．In five days. C．In ten days.
15．What does the man think of the apartment
A．It isn’t furnished. B．It’s quite convenient. C．It’s in need of repair.
16．What may annoy the woman
A．Moving house. B．Something often goes wrong. C．Walking a long way to buy things.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Why did Jared Isaacman start the Inspiration 4 mission
A．To raise funds. B．To do research. C．To realize his dream.
18．What do we know about Haley Arceneaux
A．She had cancer at 29.
B．She was chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009.
C．She is the youngest American in space.
19．What does Sian Proctor do
A．He’s a doctor. B．He’s a teacher. C．He’s an astronaut.
20．Where was the orbit of the Inspiration 4 mission
A．93 miles above the Earth. B．360 miles above the Earth. C．575 miles above the Earth.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Best Art Competitions in 2024
JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE
Prize: 2,000 first prize
Entry Fee: 5 per entry
Requirements: Open to international artists of all ages.
Closing Date: February 14,2024
Jackson’s Painting Prize was created to reward excellence in two-dimensional works of fine art. Winners will not only win a cash prize every year, but their works will also be granted more invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Painting, a feature in a major exhibition in central London, and an invitation to the Awards Evening in March.
ANIMAGO AWARD
Prize: ?3,000 cash prize for Best Young Production
Entry Fee: Free
Requirements: Open to artists worldwide.
Closing Date: February 16,2024
For over 20 years the famous. Animago Award competition has spotlighted talent in the fields of 3D animation and stills, visualization, and design. Organized by the German magazine Digital Production, all winners are announced during a gala at the annual animago conference in Munich, Germany.
WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE
Prize: $2,500 first prize, $1,250 second prize
Entry Fee: $35 ($30 before February 62024)
Requirements: Open to international artists 18 years of age and older.
Closing Date: April 11,2024
The 12th annual Watermedia Showcase in the USA awards original art created primarily with water-based media. Judged by the editors of Watercolor Artist, all winners and honorable mentions will have their work featured in the magazine.
ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION
Prize: $29,000 in cash prizes
Entry Fee: $40 ($35 if submitted before April 3, 2024)
Requirements: Open to artists over 18 worldwide
Closing Date: May 30,2024
The 40th Artists Magaxine Annual Art Competition celebrates traditional 2D artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, digital art, and much more. Winners will be chosen annually from a variety of categories. All winners’ works will be featured in Artists Magaxine.
1. Which competition will have its winning entries exhibited in London
A. ANIMAGO AWARD
B. WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE.
C JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE.
D. ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION.
2. How much is the entry fee for Watermedia Showcase on April 4
A. $30. B. $35. C. $40. D. $45.
3. What do the above art competitions have in common
A. They are all hosted every year.
B. They are all free for young people.
C. They are all organized by magazines.
D. They are all open to artists of all ages.
B
Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight, but it might be challenging for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to commercial success and critical recognition. The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art. It can be problematic for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to promote and market their art. Besides, many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.
In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc. In 2021, he was interviewed frequently by the media and featured in a famous magazine. All these things let the prices of the artist’s work inch upwards.
Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country. “The art makes the man and the man makes the art,” he says.
4. What can we learn about Ghanaian artists from paragraphs 1-2
A. They tend to combine designs with media themes.
B. They have established an art market to promote works.
C. They desire professional guidance on preserving national art.
D. They lack a supportive platform to realize commercial value of their works.
5. Why does Elena Baturina establish BE OPEN Art
A. To promote ancient African art treasures.
B. To broaden the artistic vision of self-taught artists.
C. To provide chances for young artists to display artistic talents.
D. To sponsor a project for the contemporary emerging artists from Ghana.
6. What kind of person is Tetteh according to the last paragraph
A. Socially responsible. B. Amazingly talented.
C. Commercially smart. D. Culturally conservative.
7. Which of the following best describes Tetteh’s change of fate
A. All that glitters is not gold.
B. Opportunity favors the prepared.
C. The strong is not without tears.
D. A good name is easier lost than won.
C
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report. It stated that the world is quickly running out of time to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level widely agreed to be the conservative, safety-first goal to prevent serious climate harm. To get there, the world would have to cut current emissions (排放物) by 45 percent by 2030. That sounds absurdly unlikely.
But before we give in to despair, we should remember that the technology to address climate change is going along at high speed. The largest source of US carbon emissions is transportation, and a Green New Deal program for motor vehicles would be quite straightforward.
The reason is simple: With some subsidies (补贴), electric cars and buses are cost- competitive with fossil-fuel vehicles. Electric buses have gone into the market at the greatest speed, because they are a logical choice for electrification. At the end of 2018, electric vehicles were displacing about 280,000 barrels of oil demand per day. That’s more than the whole consumption of Greece.
And the electric car market is also reaching maturity, with appealing designs, longer range, and a quickly-expanding rapid charging network in many countries. It’s worth emphasizing that most of the basic systems necessary to recharge electric vehicles already exist. People often tend to assume that we would need to replace every gas station, but virtually all homes and businesses already have an electrical connection which can be easily improved for fast charging. All that is needed to go fully electric is enough battery capacity and fast charging stations to deal with long trips.
Now America would have to repair its electricity production, rails, shipping, and so on to fully decarbonize (脱碳) the transportation sector. It will be considerably more difficult than simply rooting out fossil fuel vehicles from the market.
But greening America’s vehicles would be straightforward, relatively cheap, and a huge step forward on climate. The politics of climate change are so fearful that despair can seem logical, but the first step in achieving a tough goal is the firm belief that it can be done. And this particular step wouldn’t even be that tough.
8. What can we infer from the IPCC’s report
A. The world is suffering serious climate harm.
B. Global warming is growing out of our control.
C. We are too conservative to deal with global warming.
D. Cutting emissions is the easiest way to stop climate change.
9. How can electric vehicles compete with fossil-fuel ones
A. By running at the greatest speed.
B. By changing the way of transportation.
C. By making consumers have logical choices.
D. By getting financial support from governments.
10. What is people’s common misunderstanding about electric cars
A. They aren’t so efficient in reducing emissions.
B. There’s still much room for designing new ones.
C. There aren’t enough fast charging stations for them.
D. Home electrical connection can be used for charging them.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards greening America’s vehicles
A. Doubtful. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Uncaring.
D
ChatGPT is a new AI system that sounds so human in conversations that it could host its own radio programs. Reading between its instantly generated, perfectly grammatical lines, people see different visions of the future. Without doubt, ChatGPT is impressive.
Some compare the emergence of ChatGPT to the impact of the iPhone, but that doesn’t do it justice. ChatGPT, as well as the generative AI that will follow and outsmart it, is more disruptive. And yet, that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the world is upon us. On the contrary, ChatGPT, I would argue, might serve to make us more aware of our irreplaceable human qualities.
Take the creative act, writing in particular, as an example. If you want it to, the AI-powered chatbot always produces something because it has the whole world of online data to draw from. But unlike us, it lacks the consciousness. Thinking is hard, critical thinking even harder, and ChatGPT isn’t good at either. It just restates what has already been said; it is one big recycling machine.
There is another obvious limitation of ChatGPT. Philosopher Harry Frankfurt once claimed: the difference between a bullshitter (胡说八道的人) and a liar is that the liar knows what the truth is but decides to take the opposite direction; a bullshitter, however, has no regard for the truth at all. The AI scholar Gary Marcus applies this distinction to ChatGPT. He believes that we have reached a critical point when “the price of bullshit reaches zero and people who want to spread misinformation, either politically or just to make a profit, start doing that plentifully”. Unfortunately, ChatGPT will reproduce misinformation from any of its input sources — it is not an intelligent system that tries to balance or weight different perspectives. In this sense, everything that ChatGPT writes is bullshit.
This is why the so-called AIQ is critical. It is actually an extension and a measurement of our human IQ: our overall knowledge of AI tools, our mastery of clues, and our ethical awareness. ChatGPT is going to change everything and nothing. Creativity, imagination and ethics — these will all remain unique human domains. It is the AI’s very limitations that will make us appreciate our own.
12. What can we learn about ChatGPT
A. It helps generate an artificial voice.
B. It provides instructions on writing skills.
C. It generates natural language responses.
D. It offers a service for language learning.
13. What does the underlined word “disruptive” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Evil. B. Comparable. C. Profitable. D. Revolutionary.
14. Why does the author consider ChatGPT as a bullshit generator
A. It makes up lies constantly.
B. It can’t tell right from wrong.
C. It often makes unfair judgement.
D. It always takes a neutral standpoint.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. ChatGPT Makes Us Human
B. ChatGPT Is Causing Panic Now
C. ChatGPT: Treat It Like a Toy, Not a Tool
D. ChatGPT: Why It Is Bound to Generate Bullshit
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
One of the cores of emotional intelligence is self-regulation, an important skill in the workplace. Like any skill, mastery of emotional self-control requires intentionality and practice. ___16___.
Pause to Mentally Distance
When you notice your typical physiological experiences associated with strong negative emotion, what should you do Mentally step out of your immediate experience. Asking yourself any question, or imagining what you might look like to others right now, will do the trick. At that point, although still physiologically keyed up, you will be able to ask yourself, “What is the best course of action right now ” or “What advice would I give someone else who is in my shoes ” ___17___.
Take Control of Your Self-Talk
We’re frequently unaware of how much self-chatter is going on in the background of our minds. Such self-talk might not be in fully articulated (铰接式的) words or phrases, but instead little flashes of thought. Becoming aware of your self-talk can be difficult. Why is this an important skill to develop ___18___. To genuinely ease a strong negative emotion requires tackling the source by examining the underlying belief and how accurate, reasonable, or useful it is.
Seek Support from Partners
Ask others you trust to help you recognize when your emotions seem to be getting the best of you. ___19___. Agree on a gesture or word that might serve as a signal that your trusted individual wonders whether you’re riding the led-by-your-limbic-system train. Of course, there will be times they’re wrong. So, it’s important not to respond defensively when you get that signal. Reacting with anything other than gratitude ensures that your partner won’t take that risk again.
Cultivate (培养) Curiosity
Our brains are wired to draw conclusions and form judgments at lightning speed, and those are frequently the cause of our negative emotions. ___20___, but we tend to run with them, sparking the self-talk that follows. Generally working to be more curious about other people’s experiences, including their self-identified motives for their behavior, helps avoid making hasty judgments.
A. They are comfortable with all emotions
B. Those judgments are not necessarily accurate
C. Doing so provides you with choices as to how to act
D. Explain your developmental goals and sincerely ask for help
E. Stay focused on coming up with an answer and following through on it
F. Because it is those background beliefs that fuel our emotional responses
G. Here are four ways you can develop greater emotional self-management
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。
“The silence is killing me,” I thought as I locked my phone, hoping a new message would light up the screen. After 27 messages, two phone calls and a voicemail, I’d just sent my final text to the person who ____21____ to be my best friend at college.
We met in our freshman year and, since we ____22____ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college. We ____23____ stayed up together for studying, and were each other’s partner for late-night pizza runs. Then one day after graduation, she suddenly ____24____ responding, apart from claiming she “didn’t have enough time for herself”. That breakup was the most ____25____ I’d experienced. After four years of building such a ____26____ relationship, I thought I’d at least receive a(an) ____27____ for why she wanted to end things. ____28____ I received only a brief, indirect message about self-care and what hurt me most was a (an) ____29____.
Over the past few years, the concept of “drawing boundaries” has ____30____ in the pop psychology. Discussions of cutting people off and protecting your energy ____31____ dominate social media. And after nearly three years in ____32____ the ways the Covid-19 pandemic has ____33____ many of us to reevaluate our relationships with others show up everywhere in pop culture.
The ____34____ of self-care are fairly obvious: by prioritizing our own well-being, we’re able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence, ____35____ anxiety and simply rest. However, an extreme focus on self-care can lead to a(an) ____36____ perspective of the world in which we always put ourselves first, even when we’ re in the wrong. This doesn’t just. ____37____ us -it can have real, painful consequences for the people around us.
Sometimes it can feel ____38____ for us to remove ourselves from conflict or discomfort under the mask of ____39____. However, walking away from these relationships without a real conversation actually ____40____ us and our loved ones of an opportunity for growth.
21. A. tried B. used C. happened D. promised
22. A. signed up for B. looked forward to C. took advantage of D. kept up with
23. A. gradually B. barely C. routinely D. finally
24. A. suggested B. regretted C. delayed D. stopped
25. A. unforgettable B. special C. boring D. painful
26. A. fragile B. romantic C. close D. formal
27. A. comment B. explanation C. apology D. complaint
28. A. Otherwise B. Instead C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
29. A. letter B. excuse C. experience D. silence
30. A. exploded B. disappeared C. survived D. changed
31. A. hardly B. permanently C. accidentally D. consistently
32. A. harmony B. change C. separation D. competition
33. A. caused B. required C. persuaded D. expected
34. A. effects B. benefits C. origins D. characteristics
35. A. reduce B. express C. create D. share
36. A. open-minded B. objective C. optimistic D. twisted
37. A. disturb B. impress C. hurt D. support
38. A. easier B. stronger C. calmer D. warmer
39 A. cooperation B. guidance C. self-care D. friendship
40. A. reminds B. robs C. convinces D. warns
第II卷（非选择题）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Grand Canal is the oldest and longest man-made waterway in the world with a history of more than 2,500 years, ____41____ construction started in the Spring and Autumn Period. The 1794 kilometers’ waterway is 22 times ____42____ length of the Panama Canal. It is a golden waterway second only to the Yangtze River in China. The Grand Canal runs from Zhejiang to Beijing ____43____ (pass) through six provinces and two municipalities and connects five main river systems.
The canal functioned ____44____ the backbone of the ancient empire’s inland communication and trading systems. Grain, salt, log and silk were transported along the canal to all directions. ____45____ (score) of towns along the banks developed, contributing ____46____ (large) to ancient China’s economy. The canal enormously promoted economic interaction and cultural exchange between the north ____47____ south, which ensured the country’s ____48____ (stable).
In 2014, it was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. In 2019 China issued a plan ____49____ (construct) national cultural parks for the Grand Canal. During the last 2 years, building the Grand Canal national cultural parks _____50_____ (recognize) as a key task in the 14th Five-Year Plan. In future, cities along the Grand Canal will form a new cultural belt, green belt and tourism belt.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌交换修改作文，请修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分
Dear Tony,
I am glad that you are keen on Chinese idioms. Chinese idioms, mainly consist of four or more Chinese characters, have been appealing to those absorbed in Chinese. As matter of fact, they were an indispensable part of Chinese culture. The benefits of learning it can be listed as following.
First, with a great many of Chinese idioms widely used in our daily life, having a good knowledge of them contribute to better understanding both spoken and written Chinese. Second, they usually possess vivid and profound meanings, making which people try to convey more convincing.
As far as I am concern, I have a preference for the stories behind some Chinese idioms. Not only are they particular interesting, but they also tend to teach some wisdom. I sincerely hope you can learn them well.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
52. 假如你是学生会主席李华，最近青少年学生心理健康引起了公众关注，请围绕这一主题，写一份倡议书，内容包括：
1. 简述现状；
2. 表示理解；
3. 发出倡议。
注意：1. 词数100字左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
2. 开头已给出，不计入总字数。
Dear fellow students,
I’m Li Hua, president of the Students’ Union.
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The Students’ Union
January 15th , 2024
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宁夏育才中学2023——2024学年第一学期高三年级月考（五）
英 语 试 卷
(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟)
第I卷（选择题）
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。
1．What is the woman doing
A．Preparing to leave. B．Calling a Taxi. C．Checking into a hotel.
2．Where does this conversation probably take place
A．At a bus stop. B．At school. C．At home.
3．Why does the woman give the call
A．To book a table. B．To make an appointment. C．To change the date of meeting.
4．What is the conversation mainly about
A．The weather. B．Driving lessons. C．The man’s work.．How does the woman feel about flight
A．Anxious. B．Excited. C．Dissatisfied.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How much does an entrance ticket cost
A．Two dollars. B．Five dollars. C．Seven dollars.
7．In what way does the woman pay
A．By cheque. B．In cash. C．By credit card.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What’s the best language study method according to the man
A．Using an app. B．Listening to news. C．Speaking with local people.
9．What does the man value most
A．Touring the country. B．Exploring local cafes. C．Getting involved in the culture.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Husband and wife. C．Interviewer and interviewee.
11．Where did the man go to college
A．In Washington. B．In Texas. C．In Nebraska.
12．What is the woman’s job
A．She is an artist. B．She is a banker. C．She is a computer programmer.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．How did the woman know about the apartment
A．From a friend. B．From the former renter. C．From an advertisement.
14．When will the apartment be cleaned
A．On tomorrow afternoon. B．In five days. C．In ten days.
15．What does the man think of the apartment
A．It isn’t furnished. B．It’s quite convenient. C．It’s in need of repair.
16．What may annoy the woman
A．Moving house. B．Something often goes wrong. C．Walking a long way to buy things.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Why did Jared Isaacman start the Inspiration 4 mission
A．To raise funds. B．To do research. C．To realize his dream.
18．What do we know about Haley Arceneaux
A．She had cancer at 29.
B．She was chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009.
C．She is the youngest American in space.
19．What does Sian Proctor do
A．He’s a doctor. B．He’s a teacher. C．He’s an astronaut.
20．Where was the orbit of the Inspiration 4 mission
A．93 miles above the Earth. B．360 miles above the Earth. C．575 miles above the Earth.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Best Art Competitions in 2024
JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE
Prize: 2,000 first prize
Entry Fee: 5 per entry
Requirements: Open to international artists of all ages.
Closing Date: February 14,2024
Jackson’s Painting Prize was created to reward excellence in two-dimensional works of fine art. Winners will not only win a cash prize every year, but their works will also be granted more invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Painting, a feature in a major exhibition in central London, and an invitation to the Awards Evening in March.
ANIMAGO AWARD
Prize: ?3,000 cash prize for Best Young Production
Entry Fee: Free
Requirements: Open to artists worldwide.
Closing Date: February 16,2024
For over 20 years the famous. Animago Award competition has spotlighted talent in the fields of 3D animation and stills, visualization, and design. Organized by the German magazine Digital Production, all winners are announced during a gala at the annual animago conference in Munich, Germany.
WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE
Prize: $2,500 first prize, $1,250 second prize
Entry Fee: $35 ($30 before February 6,2024)
Requirements: Open to international artists 18 years of age and older.
Closing Date: April 11,2024
The 12th annual Watermedia Showcase in the USA awards original art created primarily with water-based media. Judged by the editors of Watercolor Artist, all winners and honorable mentions will have their work featured in the magazine.
ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION
Prize: $29,000 in cash prizes
Entry Fee: $40 ($35 if submitted before April 3, 2024)
Requirements: Open to artists over 18 worldwide
Closing Date: May 30,2024
The 40th Artists Magaxine Annual Art Competition celebrates traditional 2D artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, digital art, and much more. Winners will be chosen annually from a variety of categories. All winners’ works will be featured in Artists Magaxine.
1. Which competition will have its winning entries exhibited in London
A. ANIMAGO AWARD
B. WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE.
C. JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE.
D. ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION.
2. How much is the entry fee for Watermedia Showcase on April 4
A. $30. B. $35. C. $40. D. $45.
3. What do the above art competitions have in common
A. They are all hosted every year.
B. They are all free for young people.
C. They are all organized by magazines.
D. They are all open to artists of all ages.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了2024年最佳艺术比赛的奖项、费用以及截止日期。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。文章JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE段讲到“Winners will not only win a cash prize every year, but their works will also be granted more invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Painting, a feature in a major exhibition in central London, and an invitation to the Awards Evening in March. (获奖者不仅每年会获得现金奖励，而且他们的作品还会获得更宝贵的全球曝光率，例如《绘画目录》中的营销包，伦敦市中心一个大型展览的特写，以及邀请参加三月的颁奖晚会。)”可知，杰克逊绘画奖比赛的获奖作品将在伦敦展出。故选C。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。文章WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE段讲到“Entry Fee: $35 ($30 before February 6,2024)(入场费：35美元)24年2月6日前为30美元))”可知，4月4日Watermedia Showcase门票是35美元。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE段讲到“Winners will not only win a cash prize every year, but their works will also be granted more invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Painting, a feature in a major exhibition in central London, and an invitation to the Awards Evening in March. (获奖者不仅每年会获得现金奖励，而且他们的作品还会获得更宝贵的全球曝光率，例如《绘画目录》中的营销包，伦敦市中心一个大型展览的特写，以及邀请参加三月的颁奖晚会。)”、ANIMAGO AWARD讲到“Organized by the German magazine Digital Production, all winners are announced during a gala at the annual animago conference in Munich, Germany. (由德国杂志《数字制作》组织，在德国慕尼黑举行的年度动漫大会上宣布所有获奖者。)”、WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE段讲到“Judged by the editors of Watercolor Artist, all winners and honorable mentions will have their work featured in the magazine. (根据《水彩艺术家》杂志编辑的判断，所有获奖者和荣誉获得者都将在杂志上刊登他们的作品。)”以及ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION段讲到“All winners’ works will be featured in Artists Magaxine (所有获奖者的作品将刊登在《艺术家杂志》上)”可知，以上艺术比赛的共同点是都是杂志整理的。故选C。
B
Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight, but it might be challenging for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to commercial success and critical recognition. The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art. It can be problematic for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to promote and market their art. Besides, many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.
In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc. In 2021, he was interviewed frequently by the media and featured in a famous magazine. All these things let the prices of the artist’s work inch upwards.
Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country. “The art makes the man and the man makes the art,” he says.
4. What can we learn about Ghanaian artists from paragraphs 1-2
A. They tend to combine designs with media themes.
B. They have established an art market to promote works.
C. They desire professional guidance on preserving national art.
D. They lack a supportive platform to realize commercial value of their works.
5. Why does Elena Baturina establish BE OPEN Art
A. To promote ancient African art treasures.
B. To broaden the artistic vision of self-taught artists.
C. To provide chances for young artists to display artistic talents.
D. To sponsor a project for the contemporary emerging artists from Ghana.
6. What kind of person is Tetteh according to the last paragraph
A. Socially responsible. B. Amazingly talented.
C. Commercially smart. D. Culturally conservative.
7. Which of the following best describes Tetteh’s change of fate
A. All that glitters is not gold.
B. Opportunity favors the prepared.
C. The strong is not without tears.
D. A good name is easier lost than won.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲的是在线画廊BE OPEN Art为没有机会推广自己艺术作品机会的艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art.(加纳艺术市场还没有建立起来。这个国家甚至没有一个国家美术馆来保护和推广加纳的艺术)”可知，加纳艺术家缺乏一个支撑其作品实现商业价值的平台。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals.(它是由慈善家Elena Baturina创立的，旨在为世界各地的新兴艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会)”可知，Elena Baturina创立BE OPEN Art，是为了给年轻艺术家提供展示艺术才华的机会。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country.(Tetteh 认为，如果年轻艺术家的道路上没有任何形式的漠视，但在前辈的支持下，世界会变得更美好。由于他的名字登上了艺术界媒体的头条，他希望能在自己的祖国帮助培养新兴人才)”可知，Tetteh希望能在自己的祖国帮助培养新兴人才，可推知他是有社会责任感的。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.(Theophilus Tetteh是一位来自加纳的非洲当代艺术家。他在学校埋头学习平面设计和绘画，同时尝试不同的媒体主题)”、文章第三段“Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.(当Tetteh成为在线当代艺术画廊BE OPEN Art的常客时，情况发生了变化。它是由慈善家Elena Baturina创立的，旨在为世界各地的新兴艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会。这个平台特别欢迎那些没有资源和推广机会的艺术家，比如毕业生和自学成才的艺术家)”以及文章第四段“In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc.(2020年12月，Tetteh被BE OPEN Art的参观者评选为本月艺术家。后来，他被选为该画廊的第一位年度艺术家。这个奖项给他带来了良好的宣传，因此他被艺术界、媒体、收藏家等注意到)”可知，在线当代艺术画廊BE OPEN Art为艺术家提供了向世界艺术专业人士展示作品的机会，Tetteh抓住机会，使自己的才能被注意到，说明机会青睐有准备的人。故选B。
C
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report. It stated that the world is quickly running out of time to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level widely agreed to be the conservative, safety-first goal to prevent serious climate harm. To get there, the world would have to cut current emissions (排放物) by 45 percent by 2030. That sounds absurdly unlikely.
But before we give in to despair, we should remember that the technology to address climate change is going along at high speed. The largest source of US carbon emissions is transportation, and a Green New Deal program for motor vehicles would be quite straightforward.
The reason is simple: With some subsidies (补贴), electric cars and buses are cost- competitive with fossil-fuel vehicles. Electric buses have gone into the market at the greatest speed, because they are a logical choice for electrification. At the end of 2018, electric vehicles were displacing about 280,000 barrels of oil demand per day. That’s more than the whole consumption of Greece.
And the electric car market is also reaching maturity, with appealing designs, longer range, and a quickly-expanding rapid charging network in many countries. It’s worth emphasizing that most of the basic systems necessary to recharge electric vehicles already exist. People often tend to assume that we would need to replace every gas station, but virtually all homes and businesses already have an electrical connection which can be easily improved for fast charging. All that is needed to go fully electric is enough battery capacity and fast charging stations to deal with long trips.
Now America would have to repair its electricity production, rails, shipping, and so on to fully decarbonize (脱碳) the transportation sector. It will be considerably more difficult than simply rooting out fossil fuel vehicles from the market.
But greening America’s vehicles would be straightforward, relatively cheap, and a huge step forward on climate. The politics of climate change are so fearful that despair can seem logical, but the first step in achieving a tough goal is the firm belief that it can be done. And this particular step wouldn’t even be that tough.
8. What can we infer from the IPCC’s report
A. The world is suffering serious climate harm.
B. Global warming is growing out of our control.
C. We are too conservative to deal with global warming.
D. Cutting emissions is the easiest way to stop climate change.
9. How can electric vehicles compete with fossil-fuel ones
A. By running at the greatest speed.
B. By changing the way of transportation.
C. By making consumers have logical choices.
D. By getting financial support from governments.
10. What is people’s common misunderstanding about electric cars
A. They aren’t so efficient in reducing emissions.
B. There’s still much room for designing new ones.
C. There aren’t enough fast charging stations for them.
D. Home electrical connection can be used for charging them.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards greening America’s vehicles
A. Doubtful. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Uncaring.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了大力推广电动汽车是减少二氧化碳排放、阻止全球变暖的主要方法之一。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It stated that the world is quickly running out of time to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level widely agreed to be the conservative, safety-first goal to prevent serious climate harm. To get there, the world would have to cut current emissions by 45 percent by 2030. That sounds absurdly unlikely. (报告指出，世界很快就没有时间将全球变暖控制在1.5摄氏度以下，这一水平被广泛认为是防止严重的气候危害的保守的、安全第一的目标。要实现这一目标，到2030年，世界必须将目前的排放量减少45%。这听起来不可思议)”可知，从IPCC的报告中可以推断出，全球变暖变得越来越超出人类的控制。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The reason is simple: With some subsidies (补贴), electric cars and buses are cost- competitive with fossil-fuel vehicles.(原因很简单：有了一些补贴，电动汽车和公共汽车与化石燃料汽车相比具有成本竞争力)”可知，通过获得政府的财政支持，电动汽车可以在成本上与化石燃料汽车竞争。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“People often tend to assume that we would need to replace every gas station, but virtually all homes and businesses already have an electrical connection which can be easily improved for fast charging.(人们往往认为我们需要更换每一个加油站，但实际上所有的家庭和企业都已经有了电气连接，可以很容易地改善快速充电)”可知，人们往往认为需要更换每一个加油站，所以人们对电动汽车的普遍误解是没有足够的快速充电站供他们使用。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“And the electric car market is also reaching maturity, with appealing designs, longer range, and a quickly-expanding rapid charging network in many countries.(电动汽车市场也正在走向成熟，其设计吸引人，续航里程更长，并在许多国家迅速扩大快速充电网络)”以及最后一段“But greening America’s vehicles would be straightforward, relatively cheap, and a huge step forward on climate.(但绿化美国的汽车将是直接的、相对便宜的，也是在气候问题上迈出的一大步)”可知，作者认为电动汽车市场正在走向成熟，电动汽车的优点很多，并且可以作为应对气候问题的方式，推测作者对于电动汽车持有积极的态度。故选C。
D
ChatGPT is a new AI system that sounds so human in conversations that it could host its own radio programs. Reading between its instantly generated, perfectly grammatical lines, people see different visions of the future. Without doubt, ChatGPT is impressive.
Some compare the emergence of ChatGPT to the impact of the iPhone, but that doesn’t do it justice. ChatGPT, as well as the generative AI that will follow and outsmart it, is more disruptive. And yet, that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the world is upon us. On the contrary, ChatGPT, I would argue, might serve to make us more aware of our irreplaceable human qualities.
Take the creative act, writing in particular, as an example. If you want it to, the AI-powered chatbot always produces something because it has the whole world of online data to draw from. But unlike us, it lacks the consciousness. Thinking is hard, critical thinking even harder, and ChatGPT isn’t good at either. It just restates what has already been said; it is one big recycling machine.
There is another obvious limitation of ChatGPT. Philosopher Harry Frankfurt once claimed: the difference between a bullshitter (胡说八道的人) and a liar is that the liar knows what the truth is but decides to take the opposite direction; a bullshitter, however, has no regard for the truth at all. The AI scholar Gary Marcus applies this distinction to ChatGPT. He believes that we have reached a critical point when “the price of bullshit reaches zero and people who want to spread misinformation, either politically or just to make a profit, start doing that plentifully”. Unfortunately, ChatGPT will reproduce misinformation from any of its input sources — it is not an intelligent system that tries to balance or weight different perspectives. In this sense, everything that ChatGPT writes is bullshit.
This is why the so-called AIQ is critical. It is actually an extension and a measurement of our human IQ: our overall knowledge of AI tools, our mastery of clues, and our ethical awareness. ChatGPT is going to change everything and nothing. Creativity, imagination and ethics — these will all remain unique human domains. It is the AI’s very limitations that will make us appreciate our own.
12. What can we learn about ChatGPT
A. It helps generate an artificial voice.
B. It provides instructions on writing skills.
C. It generates natural language responses.
D. It offers a service for language learning.
13. What does the underlined word “disruptive” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Evil. B. Comparable. C. Profitable. D. Revolutionary.
14. Why does the author consider ChatGPT as a bullshit generator
A. It makes up lies constantly.
B. It can’t tell right from wrong.
C. It often makes unfair judgement.
D It always takes a neutral standpoint.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. ChatGPT Makes Us Human
B. ChatGPT Is Causing Panic Now
C. ChatGPT: Treat It Like a Toy, Not a Tool
D. ChatGPT: Why It Is Bound to Generate Bullshit
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了ChatGPT作为一种新型人工智能系统，虽然它有令人印象深刻的优点，但它缺少人类不可替代的品质，正是人工智能的这些局限性才让我们欣赏自我。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“ChatGPT is a new AI system that sounds so human in conversations that it could host its own radio programs.(ChatGPT是一个新的人工智能系统，在对话中听起来很像人，它可以主持自己的广播节目)”可知，ChatGPT在对话中听起来很像人。由此推知，它能够用非常自然的语言进行回答。故选C。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前面一句“Some compare the emergence of ChatGPT to the impact of the iPhone, but that doesn’t do it justice.(有人将ChatGPT的出现比作iPhone的影响，但这并不公正)”和划线词后面的“And yet, that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the world is upon us. On the contrary, ChatGPT, I would argue, might serve to make us more aware of our irreplaceable human qualities.(然而，这并不一定意味着世界末日即将来临。相反，我认为，ChatGPT可能会让我们更加意识到我们不可替代的人类品质)”可知，ChatGPT的出现所带来的影响比iPhone更大，它更加disruptive，这并不意味着世界毁灭，而是会让人类意识到自身不可替代的品质。由此推知，这里是说ChatGPT更具革命性，与revolutionary意思最接近。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Unfortunately, ChatGPT will reproduce misinformation from any of its input sources — it is not an intelligent system that tries to balance or weight different perspectives. In this sense, everything that ChatGPT writes is bullshit.(不幸的是，ChatGPT将从其任何输入来源复制错误信息——它不是一个试图平衡或权衡不同观点的智能系统。从这个意义上说，ChatGPT所写的一切都是胡说八道)”可知，ChatGPT只是复制各种来源的错误信息，而不会思考其中观点的正误，所以它是一个胡说八道生成器。由此推知，ChatGPT不能辨别是非。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第二段中的最后一句“On the contrary, ChatGPT, I would argue, might serve to make us more aware of our irreplaceable human qualities.(相反，我认为，ChatGPT可能会让我们更加意识到我们不可替代的人类品质)”承上启下，引出接下来作者谈论的ChatGPT所具有的局限性，并根据最后一段中的“It is the AI’s very limitations that will make us appreciate our own.(正是人工智能的局限性让我们欣赏自己)”可知，这里对上文进行总结，讲述了人工智能的局限性让我们能够更好地意识到我们所具有的人性特点。由此可知，本文主要的论点是：ChatGPT让我们意识到我们人类身上不可替代的人性特点，A项“ChatGPT让我们彰显人性”最适合作本文标题。故选A。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
One of the cores of emotional intelligence is self-regulation, an important skill in the workplace. Like any skill, mastery of emotional self-control requires intentionality and practice. ___16___.
Pause to Mentally Distance
When you notice your typical physiological experiences associated with strong negative emotion, what should you do Mentally step out of your immediate experience. Asking yourself any question, or imagining what you might look like to others right now, will do the trick. At that point, although still physiologically keyed up, you will be able to ask yourself, “What is the best course of action right now ” or “What advice would I give someone else who is in my shoes ” ___17___.
Take Control of Your Self-Talk
We’re frequently unaware of how much self-chatter is going on in the background of our minds. Such self-talk might not be in fully articulated (铰接式的) words or phrases, but instead little flashes of thought. Becoming aware of your self-talk can be difficult. Why is this an important skill to develop ___18___. To genuinely ease a strong negative emotion requires tackling the source by examining the underlying belief and how accurate, reasonable, or useful it is.
Seek Support from Partners
Ask others you trust to help you recognize when your emotions seem to be getting the best of you. ___19___. Agree on a gesture or word that might serve as a signal that your trusted individual wonders whether you’re riding the led-by-your-limbic-system train. Of course, there will be times they’re wrong. So, it’s important not to respond defensively when you get that signal. Reacting with anything other than gratitude ensures that your partner won’t take that risk again.
Cultivate (培养) Curiosity
Our brains are wired to draw conclusions and form judgments at lightning speed, and those are frequently the cause of our negative emotions. ___20___, but we tend to run with them, sparking the self-talk that follows. Generally working to be more curious about other people’s experiences, including their self-identified motives for their behavior, helps avoid making hasty judgments.
A. They are comfortable with all emotions
B. Those judgments are not necessarily accurate
C. Doing so provides you with choices as to how to act
D. Explain your developmental goals and sincerely ask for help
E. Stay focused on coming up with an answer and following through on it
F. Because it is those background beliefs that fuel our emotional responses
G. Here are four ways you can develop greater emotional self-management
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. F 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高工作中情绪自我管理能力的四个方法。
【16题详解】
前文“One of the cores of emotional intelligence is self-regulation, an important skill in the workplace. Like any skill, mastery of emotional self-control requires intentionality and practice. (情商的核心之一是自我调节，这是工作场所的一项重要技能。像任何技能一样，掌握情绪自我控制需要有意识和实践)”引出话题，说明情绪自我控制技能的重要性，以及掌握它需要的要素，后文具体介绍了四种情绪控制的方法，因此G项“Here are four ways you can develop greater emotional self-management (这里有四种方法可以提高你的情绪自我管理能力)”符合语境，表明提升该能力有方法，承上启下，其中的emotional self-management和前文的emotional self-control呼应。故选G。
17题详解】
前文“At that point, although still physiologically keyed up, you will be able to ask yourself, “What is the best course of action right now ” or “What advice would I give someone else who is in my shoes ” (在那个阶段，尽管生理上仍然很紧张，但你可以问自己：‘现在最好的做法是什么？’或者‘如果是我，我会给别人什么建议？’)”建议停下来去思考这些问题，因此E项“Stay focused on coming up with an answer and following through on it (专注于想出一个答案，并坚持到底)”符合语境，进一步说明要想出答案，承接前文，其中的answer和前文的两个问题呼应。故选E。
【18题详解】
前文“Becoming aware of your self-talk can be difficult. Why is this an important skill to develop (意识到你的自言自语可能很困难。为什么这是一项需要培养的重要技能呢)”表明意识到自言自语的困难，并提问培养这种技能的原因，因此F项“Because it is those background beliefs that fuel our emotional responses (因为正是这些背景式的想法激发了我们的情绪反应)”符合语境，解释了其重要性，是对前文问题的回答。故选F。
【19题详解】
前文“Ask others you trust to help you recognize when your emotions seem to be getting the best of you. (让你信任的人帮你认识到你的情绪何时会占据你最好的状态)”说明可以让信任的人帮助自己，因此D项“Explain your developmental goals and sincerely ask for help (解释你的发展目标，真诚地寻求帮助)”符合语境，给出具体的求助建议，承接前文，其中的help在前文有同词复现。故选D。
【20题详解】
前文“Our brains are wired to draw conclusions and form judgments at lightning speed, and those are frequently the cause of our negative emotions. (我们的大脑会以闪电般的速度得出结论并形成判断，而这些往往是我们负面情绪的原因)”指出大脑过于迅速地形成判断会导致负面情绪，后文“but we tend to run with them, sparking the self-talk that follows (但我们往往会跟着它们跑，引发随后的自我对话)”说明大家通常的思维倾向，因此B项“Those judgments are not necessarily accurate (这些判断不一定准确)”符合语境，对前文的判断做出评判，和后文的思维倾向形成转折，其中的judgments在前文有同词复现。故选B。
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。
“The silence is killing me,” I thought as I locked my phone, hoping a new message would light up the screen. After 27 messages, two phone calls and a voicemail, I’d just sent my final text to the person who ____21____ to be my best friend at college.
We met in our freshman year and, since we ____22____ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college. We ____23____ stayed up together for studying, and were each other’s partner for late-night pizza runs. Then one day after graduation, she suddenly ____24____ responding, apart from claiming she “didn’t have enough time for herself”. That breakup was the most ____25____ I’d experienced. After four years of building such a ____26____ relationship, I thought I’d at least receive a(an) ____27____ for why she wanted to end things. ____28____ I received only a brief, indirect message about self-care and what hurt me most was a (an) ____29____.
Over the past few years, the concept of “drawing boundaries” has ____30____ in the pop psychology. Discussions of cutting people off and protecting your energy ____31____ dominate social media. And after nearly three years in ____32____ the ways the Covid-19 pandemic has ____33____ many of us to reevaluate our relationships with others show up everywhere in pop culture.
The ____34____ of self-care are fairly obvious: by prioritizing our own well-being, we’re able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence, ____35____ anxiety and simply rest. However, an extreme focus on self-care can lead to a(an) ____36____ perspective of the world in which we always put ourselves first, even when we’ re in the wrong. This doesn’t just. ____37____ us -it can have real, painful consequences for the people around us.
Sometimes it can feel ____38____ for us to remove ourselves from conflict or discomfort under the mask of ____39____. However, walking away from these relationships without a real conversation actually ____40____ us and our loved ones of an opportunity for growth.
21. A. tried B. used C. happened D. promised
22. A. signed up for B. looked forward to C. took advantage of D. kept up with
23. A. gradually B. barely C. routinely D. finally
24. A. suggested B. regretted C. delayed D. stopped
25. A. unforgettable B. special C. boring D. painful
26. A. fragile B. romantic C. close D. formal
27. A. comment B. explanation C. apology D. complaint
28. A. Otherwise B. Instead C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
29. A. letter B. excuse C. experience D. silence
30. A. exploded B. disappeared C. survived D. changed
31. A. hardly B. permanently C. accidentally D. consistently
32. A. harmony B. change C. separation D. competition
33. A. caused B. required C. persuaded D. expected
34. A. effects B. benefits C. origins D. characteristics
35. A. reduce B. express C. create D. share
36 A. open-minded B. objective C. optimistic D. twisted
37. A. disturb B. impress C. hurt D. support
38. A. easier B. stronger C. calmer D. warmer
39. A. cooperation B. guidance C. self-care D. friendship
40. A. reminds B. robs C. convinces D. warns
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. C 38. A 39. C 40. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在大学毕业后失去亲密朋友的经历，并反思了大众心理学中划定界限和优先考虑自我照顾的趋势。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在发了27条短信、打了两个电话和发了一条语音邮件后，我刚刚给曾经是我大学时最好的朋友发了最后一条短信。A. tried试图；B. used使用，短语used to表示“过去常常”；C. happened发生；D. promised答应。根据“The two of us met freshman year and, since we ____2____ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college.”及下文可知，作者给过去是大学时最好的朋友发短信，used to符合语境。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我们俩是大一时认识的，因为我们几乎报了相同的核心课程，所以在整个大学期间很快就形影不离。A. signed up for登记报名；B. looked forward to期望；C. took advantage of利用；D. kept up with跟上。根据“almost all the same core classes”可知，作者和最好的大学朋友报了相同的课程。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们经常一起熬夜学习，晚上一起去买披萨。A. gradually逐渐地；B. barely几乎不；C. routinely日常地；通常地；D. finally最终。根据后文“stayed up together for studying, and were each other’s partner for late-night pizza runs”可知，作者和最好的大学朋友经常一起熬夜学习，晚上一起去买披萨。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：毕业后的某一天，她突然不再回应，只是说她“没有足够的时间留给自己”。A. suggested建议；B. regretted遗憾；C. delayed延迟；D. stopped停止。根据“apart from claiming she “didn’t have enough time for herself””以及“That breakup”可知，最好的大学朋友不再回应作者了。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那次分手是我经历过的最痛苦的一次。A. unforgettable难忘的；B. special特殊的；C. boring令人厌烦的；D. painful痛苦的。根据“That breakup”和常识可知，最好的朋友与作者分手，作者是痛苦的。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在建立了四年如此亲密的关系之后，我想我至少会得到一个解释，为什么她想结束这段关系。A. fragile易碎的；B. romantic浪漫的；C. close亲密的；D. formal正式的。根据上文“The two of us met freshman year and, since we ____2____ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college. We ____3____ stayed up together for studying, and were each other’s partner for late-night pizza runs.”可知，作者与最好的大学朋友关系密切，过去经常在一起。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在建立了四年如此亲密的关系之后，我想我至少会得到一个解释，为什么她想结束这段关系。A. comment评论；B. explanation解释；C. apology道歉；D. complaint抱怨。根据“for why she wanted to end things”可知，最好的大学朋友与作者分手，作者想得到一个解释。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，我只收到了关于自我照顾的简短而间接的信息，以及最伤害我的东西——沉默。A. Otherwise否则；B. Instead相反；C. Meanwhile同时；D. Therefore因此。根据“After four years of building such a ____6____ relationship, I thought I’d at least receive a(an) ____7____ for why she wanted to end things.”可知，作者想得到一个解释，相反，作者只收到简短而间接的信息以及沉默。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：相反，我只收到了关于自我照顾的简短而间接的信息，以及最伤害我的东西——沉默。A. letter信；B. excuse借口；C. experience经验；D. silence沉默。根据文章首句“The silence is killing me”可知，作者最讨厌的是沉默。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的几年里，“划定界限”的概念在流行心理学中活跃起来了。A. exploded活跃，爆发；B. disappeared消失；C. survived幸存；D. changed改变。根据后文“dominate social media”可知，“划定界限”的概念在流行心理学中活跃起来。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：社交媒体上一直充斥着与人隔绝、保护自己精力的讨论。A. hardly几乎不；B. permanently永久地；C. accidentally偶然地；D. consistently一致地，始终如一地。根据后文“show up everywhere in pop culture”可知，与人隔绝、保护自己精力的讨论始终如一地充斥在社交媒体上。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在分开近三年之后，新冠肺炎大流行让我们许多人重新评估与他人的关系，这种方式在流行文化中随处可见。A. harmony和谐；B. change改变；C. separation分开；D. competition竞争。根据后文“the Covid-19 pandemic”可知，新冠肺炎大流行让人与人之间分开。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在分开近三年之后，新冠肺炎大流行让我们许多人重新评估与他人的关系，这种方式在流行文化中随处可见。A. caused引起，导致；B. required要求；C. persuaded劝服；D. expected期望。根据“the ways the Covid-19 pandemic”可知，新冠肺炎大流行让我们许多人重新评估与他人的关系，短语cause sb. to do sth.表示“使某人做某事”。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：自我照顾的好处是相当明显的：通过优先考虑我们自己的幸福，我们能够进行情绪治疗，建立信心，减少焦虑和简单的休息。A. effects效果；B. benefits利益；好处；C. origins起源；D. characteristics特点。根据“by prioritizing our own well-being, we’re able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence, ____15____ anxiety and simply rest.”可知，这里介绍自我照顾的好处。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：自我照顾的好处是相当明显的：通过优先考虑我们自己的幸福，我们能够进行情绪治疗，建立信心，减少焦虑和简单的休息。A. reduce减少；B. express表达；C. create创造；D. share分享。根据“we’re able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence”可知，通过优先考虑我们自己可以减少焦虑。故选A。
【36题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，过分关注自我照顾会导致对世界的扭曲看法，我们总是把自己放在第一位，即使我们错了。A. open-minded思想开明的；B. objective客观的；C. optimistic乐观的；D. twisted扭曲的。根据“the world in which we always put ourselves first, even when we’re in the wrong”可知，这种看法是扭曲的。故选D。
【37题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这不仅会伤害到我们自己，还会给我们周围的人带来真正痛苦的后果。 A. disturb打扰；B. impress印象深刻；C. hurt使受伤；D. support支持。根据“it can have real, painful consequences for the people around us.”可知，这种扭曲看法会伤害到我们自己。故选C。
【38题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有时，在自我照顾的面具下，我们更容易从冲突或不适中解脱出来。A. easier更容易的；B. stronger更强壮的；C. calmer更镇静的；D. warmer更温暖的。根据“under the mask of ____19____.”可知，在自我照顾的面具下，我们更容易摆脱冲突或不适。故选A。
【39题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时，在自我照顾的面具下，我们更容易从冲突或不适中解脱出来。A. cooperation合作；B. guidance引导；C. self-care自我照顾；D. friendship友谊。根据“I received only a brief, indirect message about self-care and-what hurt me most-a(an) ____9____.”可知，在自我照顾的面具下，我们更容易从冲突或不适中解脱出来。故选C。
【40题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，离开这些关系而不进行真正的交谈实际上剥夺了我们和我们所爱的人成长的机会。A. reminds提醒；B. robs抢夺；C. convinces信服；D. warns警告。根据“us and our loved ones of an opportunity for growth.”可知，在没有真正对话的情况下离开这些关系实际上剥夺了我们和我们所爱的人成长的机会。故选B。
第II卷（非选择题）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Grand Canal is the oldest and longest man-made waterway in the world with a history of more than 2,500 years, ____41____ construction started in the Spring and Autumn Period. The 1794 kilometers’ waterway is 22 times ____42____ length of the Panama Canal. It is a golden waterway second only to the Yangtze River in China. The Grand Canal runs from Zhejiang to Beijing ____43____ (pass) through six provinces and two municipalities and connects five main river systems.
The canal functioned ____44____ the backbone of the ancient empire’s inland communication and trading systems. Grain, salt, log and silk were transported along the canal to all directions. ____45____ (score) of towns along the banks developed, contributing ____46____ (large) to ancient China’s economy. The canal enormously promoted economic interaction and cultural exchange between the north ____47____ south, which ensured the country’s ____48____ (stable).
In 2014, it was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. In 2019 China issued a plan ____49____ (construct) national cultural parks for the Grand Canal. During the last 2 years, building the Grand Canal national cultural parks _____50_____ (recognize) as a key task in the 14th Five-Year Plan. In future, cities along the Grand Canal will form a new cultural be
英 语 试 卷
(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟)
第I卷（选择题）
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。
1．What is the woman doing
A．Preparing to leave. B．Calling a Taxi. C．Checking into a hotel.
2．Where does this conversation probably take place
A．At a bus stop. B．At school. C．At home.
3．Why does the woman give the call
A．To book a table. B．To make an appointment. C．To change the date of meeting.
4．What is the conversation mainly about
A．The weather. B．Driving lessons. C．The man’s work.．How does the woman feel about flight
A．Anxious. B．Excited. C．Dissatisfied.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How much does an entrance ticket cost
A．Two dollars. B．Five dollars. C．Seven dollars.
7．In what way does the woman pay
A．By cheque. B．In cash. C．By credit card.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What’s the best language study method according to the man
A．Using an app B．Listening to news. C．Speaking with local people.
9．What does the man value most
A．Touring the country. B．Exploring local cafes. C．Getting involved in the culture.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Husband and wife. C．Interviewer and interviewee.
11．Where did the man go to college
A．In Washington. B．In Texas. C．In Nebraska.
12．What is the woman’s job
A．She is an artist. B．She is a banker. C．She is a computer programmer.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．How did the woman know about the apartment
A．From a friend. B．From the former renter. C．From an advertisement.
14．When will the apartment be cleaned
A．On tomorrow afternoon. B．In five days. C．In ten days.
15．What does the man think of the apartment
A．It isn’t furnished. B．It’s quite convenient. C．It’s in need of repair.
16．What may annoy the woman
A．Moving house. B．Something often goes wrong. C．Walking a long way to buy things.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Why did Jared Isaacman start the Inspiration 4 mission
A．To raise funds. B．To do research. C．To realize his dream.
18．What do we know about Haley Arceneaux
A．She had cancer at 29.
B．She was chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009.
C．She is the youngest American in space.
19．What does Sian Proctor do
A．He’s a doctor. B．He’s a teacher. C．He’s an astronaut.
20．Where was the orbit of the Inspiration 4 mission
A．93 miles above the Earth. B．360 miles above the Earth. C．575 miles above the Earth.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
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Best Art Competitions in 2024
JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE
Prize: 2,000 first prize
Entry Fee: 5 per entry
Requirements: Open to international artists of all ages.
Closing Date: February 14,2024
Jackson’s Painting Prize was created to reward excellence in two-dimensional works of fine art. Winners will not only win a cash prize every year, but their works will also be granted more invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Painting, a feature in a major exhibition in central London, and an invitation to the Awards Evening in March.
ANIMAGO AWARD
Prize: ?3,000 cash prize for Best Young Production
Entry Fee: Free
Requirements: Open to artists worldwide.
Closing Date: February 16,2024
For over 20 years the famous. Animago Award competition has spotlighted talent in the fields of 3D animation and stills, visualization, and design. Organized by the German magazine Digital Production, all winners are announced during a gala at the annual animago conference in Munich, Germany.
WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE
Prize: $2,500 first prize, $1,250 second prize
Entry Fee: $35 ($30 before February 62024)
Requirements: Open to international artists 18 years of age and older.
Closing Date: April 11,2024
The 12th annual Watermedia Showcase in the USA awards original art created primarily with water-based media. Judged by the editors of Watercolor Artist, all winners and honorable mentions will have their work featured in the magazine.
ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION
Prize: $29,000 in cash prizes
Entry Fee: $40 ($35 if submitted before April 3, 2024)
Requirements: Open to artists over 18 worldwide
Closing Date: May 30,2024
The 40th Artists Magaxine Annual Art Competition celebrates traditional 2D artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, digital art, and much more. Winners will be chosen annually from a variety of categories. All winners’ works will be featured in Artists Magaxine.
1. Which competition will have its winning entries exhibited in London
A. ANIMAGO AWARD
B. WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE.
C JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE.
D. ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION.
2. How much is the entry fee for Watermedia Showcase on April 4
A. $30. B. $35. C. $40. D. $45.
3. What do the above art competitions have in common
A. They are all hosted every year.
B. They are all free for young people.
C. They are all organized by magazines.
D. They are all open to artists of all ages.
B
Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight, but it might be challenging for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to commercial success and critical recognition. The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art. It can be problematic for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to promote and market their art. Besides, many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.
In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc. In 2021, he was interviewed frequently by the media and featured in a famous magazine. All these things let the prices of the artist’s work inch upwards.
Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country. “The art makes the man and the man makes the art,” he says.
4. What can we learn about Ghanaian artists from paragraphs 1-2
A. They tend to combine designs with media themes.
B. They have established an art market to promote works.
C. They desire professional guidance on preserving national art.
D. They lack a supportive platform to realize commercial value of their works.
5. Why does Elena Baturina establish BE OPEN Art
A. To promote ancient African art treasures.
B. To broaden the artistic vision of self-taught artists.
C. To provide chances for young artists to display artistic talents.
D. To sponsor a project for the contemporary emerging artists from Ghana.
6. What kind of person is Tetteh according to the last paragraph
A. Socially responsible. B. Amazingly talented.
C. Commercially smart. D. Culturally conservative.
7. Which of the following best describes Tetteh’s change of fate
A. All that glitters is not gold.
B. Opportunity favors the prepared.
C. The strong is not without tears.
D. A good name is easier lost than won.
C
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report. It stated that the world is quickly running out of time to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level widely agreed to be the conservative, safety-first goal to prevent serious climate harm. To get there, the world would have to cut current emissions (排放物) by 45 percent by 2030. That sounds absurdly unlikely.
But before we give in to despair, we should remember that the technology to address climate change is going along at high speed. The largest source of US carbon emissions is transportation, and a Green New Deal program for motor vehicles would be quite straightforward.
The reason is simple: With some subsidies (补贴), electric cars and buses are cost- competitive with fossil-fuel vehicles. Electric buses have gone into the market at the greatest speed, because they are a logical choice for electrification. At the end of 2018, electric vehicles were displacing about 280,000 barrels of oil demand per day. That’s more than the whole consumption of Greece.
And the electric car market is also reaching maturity, with appealing designs, longer range, and a quickly-expanding rapid charging network in many countries. It’s worth emphasizing that most of the basic systems necessary to recharge electric vehicles already exist. People often tend to assume that we would need to replace every gas station, but virtually all homes and businesses already have an electrical connection which can be easily improved for fast charging. All that is needed to go fully electric is enough battery capacity and fast charging stations to deal with long trips.
Now America would have to repair its electricity production, rails, shipping, and so on to fully decarbonize (脱碳) the transportation sector. It will be considerably more difficult than simply rooting out fossil fuel vehicles from the market.
But greening America’s vehicles would be straightforward, relatively cheap, and a huge step forward on climate. The politics of climate change are so fearful that despair can seem logical, but the first step in achieving a tough goal is the firm belief that it can be done. And this particular step wouldn’t even be that tough.
8. What can we infer from the IPCC’s report
A. The world is suffering serious climate harm.
B. Global warming is growing out of our control.
C. We are too conservative to deal with global warming.
D. Cutting emissions is the easiest way to stop climate change.
9. How can electric vehicles compete with fossil-fuel ones
A. By running at the greatest speed.
B. By changing the way of transportation.
C. By making consumers have logical choices.
D. By getting financial support from governments.
10. What is people’s common misunderstanding about electric cars
A. They aren’t so efficient in reducing emissions.
B. There’s still much room for designing new ones.
C. There aren’t enough fast charging stations for them.
D. Home electrical connection can be used for charging them.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards greening America’s vehicles
A. Doubtful. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Uncaring.
D
ChatGPT is a new AI system that sounds so human in conversations that it could host its own radio programs. Reading between its instantly generated, perfectly grammatical lines, people see different visions of the future. Without doubt, ChatGPT is impressive.
Some compare the emergence of ChatGPT to the impact of the iPhone, but that doesn’t do it justice. ChatGPT, as well as the generative AI that will follow and outsmart it, is more disruptive. And yet, that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the world is upon us. On the contrary, ChatGPT, I would argue, might serve to make us more aware of our irreplaceable human qualities.
Take the creative act, writing in particular, as an example. If you want it to, the AI-powered chatbot always produces something because it has the whole world of online data to draw from. But unlike us, it lacks the consciousness. Thinking is hard, critical thinking even harder, and ChatGPT isn’t good at either. It just restates what has already been said; it is one big recycling machine.
There is another obvious limitation of ChatGPT. Philosopher Harry Frankfurt once claimed: the difference between a bullshitter (胡说八道的人) and a liar is that the liar knows what the truth is but decides to take the opposite direction; a bullshitter, however, has no regard for the truth at all. The AI scholar Gary Marcus applies this distinction to ChatGPT. He believes that we have reached a critical point when “the price of bullshit reaches zero and people who want to spread misinformation, either politically or just to make a profit, start doing that plentifully”. Unfortunately, ChatGPT will reproduce misinformation from any of its input sources — it is not an intelligent system that tries to balance or weight different perspectives. In this sense, everything that ChatGPT writes is bullshit.
This is why the so-called AIQ is critical. It is actually an extension and a measurement of our human IQ: our overall knowledge of AI tools, our mastery of clues, and our ethical awareness. ChatGPT is going to change everything and nothing. Creativity, imagination and ethics — these will all remain unique human domains. It is the AI’s very limitations that will make us appreciate our own.
12. What can we learn about ChatGPT
A. It helps generate an artificial voice.
B. It provides instructions on writing skills.
C. It generates natural language responses.
D. It offers a service for language learning.
13. What does the underlined word “disruptive” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Evil. B. Comparable. C. Profitable. D. Revolutionary.
14. Why does the author consider ChatGPT as a bullshit generator
A. It makes up lies constantly.
B. It can’t tell right from wrong.
C. It often makes unfair judgement.
D. It always takes a neutral standpoint.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. ChatGPT Makes Us Human
B. ChatGPT Is Causing Panic Now
C. ChatGPT: Treat It Like a Toy, Not a Tool
D. ChatGPT: Why It Is Bound to Generate Bullshit
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
One of the cores of emotional intelligence is self-regulation, an important skill in the workplace. Like any skill, mastery of emotional self-control requires intentionality and practice. ___16___.
Pause to Mentally Distance
When you notice your typical physiological experiences associated with strong negative emotion, what should you do Mentally step out of your immediate experience. Asking yourself any question, or imagining what you might look like to others right now, will do the trick. At that point, although still physiologically keyed up, you will be able to ask yourself, “What is the best course of action right now ” or “What advice would I give someone else who is in my shoes ” ___17___.
Take Control of Your Self-Talk
We’re frequently unaware of how much self-chatter is going on in the background of our minds. Such self-talk might not be in fully articulated (铰接式的) words or phrases, but instead little flashes of thought. Becoming aware of your self-talk can be difficult. Why is this an important skill to develop ___18___. To genuinely ease a strong negative emotion requires tackling the source by examining the underlying belief and how accurate, reasonable, or useful it is.
Seek Support from Partners
Ask others you trust to help you recognize when your emotions seem to be getting the best of you. ___19___. Agree on a gesture or word that might serve as a signal that your trusted individual wonders whether you’re riding the led-by-your-limbic-system train. Of course, there will be times they’re wrong. So, it’s important not to respond defensively when you get that signal. Reacting with anything other than gratitude ensures that your partner won’t take that risk again.
Cultivate (培养) Curiosity
Our brains are wired to draw conclusions and form judgments at lightning speed, and those are frequently the cause of our negative emotions. ___20___, but we tend to run with them, sparking the self-talk that follows. Generally working to be more curious about other people’s experiences, including their self-identified motives for their behavior, helps avoid making hasty judgments.
A. They are comfortable with all emotions
B. Those judgments are not necessarily accurate
C. Doing so provides you with choices as to how to act
D. Explain your developmental goals and sincerely ask for help
E. Stay focused on coming up with an answer and following through on it
F. Because it is those background beliefs that fuel our emotional responses
G. Here are four ways you can develop greater emotional self-management
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。
“The silence is killing me,” I thought as I locked my phone, hoping a new message would light up the screen. After 27 messages, two phone calls and a voicemail, I’d just sent my final text to the person who ____21____ to be my best friend at college.
We met in our freshman year and, since we ____22____ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college. We ____23____ stayed up together for studying, and were each other’s partner for late-night pizza runs. Then one day after graduation, she suddenly ____24____ responding, apart from claiming she “didn’t have enough time for herself”. That breakup was the most ____25____ I’d experienced. After four years of building such a ____26____ relationship, I thought I’d at least receive a(an) ____27____ for why she wanted to end things. ____28____ I received only a brief, indirect message about self-care and what hurt me most was a (an) ____29____.
Over the past few years, the concept of “drawing boundaries” has ____30____ in the pop psychology. Discussions of cutting people off and protecting your energy ____31____ dominate social media. And after nearly three years in ____32____ the ways the Covid-19 pandemic has ____33____ many of us to reevaluate our relationships with others show up everywhere in pop culture.
The ____34____ of self-care are fairly obvious: by prioritizing our own well-being, we’re able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence, ____35____ anxiety and simply rest. However, an extreme focus on self-care can lead to a(an) ____36____ perspective of the world in which we always put ourselves first, even when we’ re in the wrong. This doesn’t just. ____37____ us -it can have real, painful consequences for the people around us.
Sometimes it can feel ____38____ for us to remove ourselves from conflict or discomfort under the mask of ____39____. However, walking away from these relationships without a real conversation actually ____40____ us and our loved ones of an opportunity for growth.
21. A. tried B. used C. happened D. promised
22. A. signed up for B. looked forward to C. took advantage of D. kept up with
23. A. gradually B. barely C. routinely D. finally
24. A. suggested B. regretted C. delayed D. stopped
25. A. unforgettable B. special C. boring D. painful
26. A. fragile B. romantic C. close D. formal
27. A. comment B. explanation C. apology D. complaint
28. A. Otherwise B. Instead C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
29. A. letter B. excuse C. experience D. silence
30. A. exploded B. disappeared C. survived D. changed
31. A. hardly B. permanently C. accidentally D. consistently
32. A. harmony B. change C. separation D. competition
33. A. caused B. required C. persuaded D. expected
34. A. effects B. benefits C. origins D. characteristics
35. A. reduce B. express C. create D. share
36. A. open-minded B. objective C. optimistic D. twisted
37. A. disturb B. impress C. hurt D. support
38. A. easier B. stronger C. calmer D. warmer
39 A. cooperation B. guidance C. self-care D. friendship
40. A. reminds B. robs C. convinces D. warns
第II卷（非选择题）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Grand Canal is the oldest and longest man-made waterway in the world with a history of more than 2,500 years, ____41____ construction started in the Spring and Autumn Period. The 1794 kilometers’ waterway is 22 times ____42____ length of the Panama Canal. It is a golden waterway second only to the Yangtze River in China. The Grand Canal runs from Zhejiang to Beijing ____43____ (pass) through six provinces and two municipalities and connects five main river systems.
The canal functioned ____44____ the backbone of the ancient empire’s inland communication and trading systems. Grain, salt, log and silk were transported along the canal to all directions. ____45____ (score) of towns along the banks developed, contributing ____46____ (large) to ancient China’s economy. The canal enormously promoted economic interaction and cultural exchange between the north ____47____ south, which ensured the country’s ____48____ (stable).
In 2014, it was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. In 2019 China issued a plan ____49____ (construct) national cultural parks for the Grand Canal. During the last 2 years, building the Grand Canal national cultural parks _____50_____ (recognize) as a key task in the 14th Five-Year Plan. In future, cities along the Grand Canal will form a new cultural belt, green belt and tourism belt.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌交换修改作文，请修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分
Dear Tony,
I am glad that you are keen on Chinese idioms. Chinese idioms, mainly consist of four or more Chinese characters, have been appealing to those absorbed in Chinese. As matter of fact, they were an indispensable part of Chinese culture. The benefits of learning it can be listed as following.
First, with a great many of Chinese idioms widely used in our daily life, having a good knowledge of them contribute to better understanding both spoken and written Chinese. Second, they usually possess vivid and profound meanings, making which people try to convey more convincing.
As far as I am concern, I have a preference for the stories behind some Chinese idioms. Not only are they particular interesting, but they also tend to teach some wisdom. I sincerely hope you can learn them well.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
52. 假如你是学生会主席李华，最近青少年学生心理健康引起了公众关注，请围绕这一主题，写一份倡议书，内容包括：
1. 简述现状；
2. 表示理解；
3. 发出倡议。
注意：1. 词数100字左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
2. 开头已给出，不计入总字数。
Dear fellow students,
I’m Li Hua, president of the Students’ Union.
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The Students’ Union
January 15th , 2024
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宁夏育才中学2023——2024学年第一学期高三年级月考（五）
英 语 试 卷
(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟)
第I卷（选择题）
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。
1．What is the woman doing
A．Preparing to leave. B．Calling a Taxi. C．Checking into a hotel.
2．Where does this conversation probably take place
A．At a bus stop. B．At school. C．At home.
3．Why does the woman give the call
A．To book a table. B．To make an appointment. C．To change the date of meeting.
4．What is the conversation mainly about
A．The weather. B．Driving lessons. C．The man’s work.．How does the woman feel about flight
A．Anxious. B．Excited. C．Dissatisfied.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How much does an entrance ticket cost
A．Two dollars. B．Five dollars. C．Seven dollars.
7．In what way does the woman pay
A．By cheque. B．In cash. C．By credit card.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What’s the best language study method according to the man
A．Using an app. B．Listening to news. C．Speaking with local people.
9．What does the man value most
A．Touring the country. B．Exploring local cafes. C．Getting involved in the culture.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Husband and wife. C．Interviewer and interviewee.
11．Where did the man go to college
A．In Washington. B．In Texas. C．In Nebraska.
12．What is the woman’s job
A．She is an artist. B．She is a banker. C．She is a computer programmer.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．How did the woman know about the apartment
A．From a friend. B．From the former renter. C．From an advertisement.
14．When will the apartment be cleaned
A．On tomorrow afternoon. B．In five days. C．In ten days.
15．What does the man think of the apartment
A．It isn’t furnished. B．It’s quite convenient. C．It’s in need of repair.
16．What may annoy the woman
A．Moving house. B．Something often goes wrong. C．Walking a long way to buy things.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Why did Jared Isaacman start the Inspiration 4 mission
A．To raise funds. B．To do research. C．To realize his dream.
18．What do we know about Haley Arceneaux
A．She had cancer at 29.
B．She was chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009.
C．She is the youngest American in space.
19．What does Sian Proctor do
A．He’s a doctor. B．He’s a teacher. C．He’s an astronaut.
20．Where was the orbit of the Inspiration 4 mission
A．93 miles above the Earth. B．360 miles above the Earth. C．575 miles above the Earth.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Best Art Competitions in 2024
JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE
Prize: 2,000 first prize
Entry Fee: 5 per entry
Requirements: Open to international artists of all ages.
Closing Date: February 14,2024
Jackson’s Painting Prize was created to reward excellence in two-dimensional works of fine art. Winners will not only win a cash prize every year, but their works will also be granted more invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Painting, a feature in a major exhibition in central London, and an invitation to the Awards Evening in March.
ANIMAGO AWARD
Prize: ?3,000 cash prize for Best Young Production
Entry Fee: Free
Requirements: Open to artists worldwide.
Closing Date: February 16,2024
For over 20 years the famous. Animago Award competition has spotlighted talent in the fields of 3D animation and stills, visualization, and design. Organized by the German magazine Digital Production, all winners are announced during a gala at the annual animago conference in Munich, Germany.
WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE
Prize: $2,500 first prize, $1,250 second prize
Entry Fee: $35 ($30 before February 6,2024)
Requirements: Open to international artists 18 years of age and older.
Closing Date: April 11,2024
The 12th annual Watermedia Showcase in the USA awards original art created primarily with water-based media. Judged by the editors of Watercolor Artist, all winners and honorable mentions will have their work featured in the magazine.
ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION
Prize: $29,000 in cash prizes
Entry Fee: $40 ($35 if submitted before April 3, 2024)
Requirements: Open to artists over 18 worldwide
Closing Date: May 30,2024
The 40th Artists Magaxine Annual Art Competition celebrates traditional 2D artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, digital art, and much more. Winners will be chosen annually from a variety of categories. All winners’ works will be featured in Artists Magaxine.
1. Which competition will have its winning entries exhibited in London
A. ANIMAGO AWARD
B. WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE.
C. JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE.
D. ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION.
2. How much is the entry fee for Watermedia Showcase on April 4
A. $30. B. $35. C. $40. D. $45.
3. What do the above art competitions have in common
A. They are all hosted every year.
B. They are all free for young people.
C. They are all organized by magazines.
D. They are all open to artists of all ages.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了2024年最佳艺术比赛的奖项、费用以及截止日期。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。文章JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE段讲到“Winners will not only win a cash prize every year, but their works will also be granted more invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Painting, a feature in a major exhibition in central London, and an invitation to the Awards Evening in March. (获奖者不仅每年会获得现金奖励，而且他们的作品还会获得更宝贵的全球曝光率，例如《绘画目录》中的营销包，伦敦市中心一个大型展览的特写，以及邀请参加三月的颁奖晚会。)”可知，杰克逊绘画奖比赛的获奖作品将在伦敦展出。故选C。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。文章WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE段讲到“Entry Fee: $35 ($30 before February 6,2024)(入场费：35美元)24年2月6日前为30美元))”可知，4月4日Watermedia Showcase门票是35美元。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章JACKSON’S PAINTING PRIZE段讲到“Winners will not only win a cash prize every year, but their works will also be granted more invaluable global exposure, such as a marketing package in the Directory of Painting, a feature in a major exhibition in central London, and an invitation to the Awards Evening in March. (获奖者不仅每年会获得现金奖励，而且他们的作品还会获得更宝贵的全球曝光率，例如《绘画目录》中的营销包，伦敦市中心一个大型展览的特写，以及邀请参加三月的颁奖晚会。)”、ANIMAGO AWARD讲到“Organized by the German magazine Digital Production, all winners are announced during a gala at the annual animago conference in Munich, Germany. (由德国杂志《数字制作》组织，在德国慕尼黑举行的年度动漫大会上宣布所有获奖者。)”、WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE段讲到“Judged by the editors of Watercolor Artist, all winners and honorable mentions will have their work featured in the magazine. (根据《水彩艺术家》杂志编辑的判断，所有获奖者和荣誉获得者都将在杂志上刊登他们的作品。)”以及ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ART COMPETITION段讲到“All winners’ works will be featured in Artists Magaxine (所有获奖者的作品将刊登在《艺术家杂志》上)”可知，以上艺术比赛的共同点是都是杂志整理的。故选C。
B
Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight, but it might be challenging for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to commercial success and critical recognition. The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art. It can be problematic for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to promote and market their art. Besides, many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.
In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc. In 2021, he was interviewed frequently by the media and featured in a famous magazine. All these things let the prices of the artist’s work inch upwards.
Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country. “The art makes the man and the man makes the art,” he says.
4. What can we learn about Ghanaian artists from paragraphs 1-2
A. They tend to combine designs with media themes.
B. They have established an art market to promote works.
C. They desire professional guidance on preserving national art.
D. They lack a supportive platform to realize commercial value of their works.
5. Why does Elena Baturina establish BE OPEN Art
A. To promote ancient African art treasures.
B. To broaden the artistic vision of self-taught artists.
C. To provide chances for young artists to display artistic talents.
D. To sponsor a project for the contemporary emerging artists from Ghana.
6. What kind of person is Tetteh according to the last paragraph
A. Socially responsible. B. Amazingly talented.
C. Commercially smart. D. Culturally conservative.
7. Which of the following best describes Tetteh’s change of fate
A. All that glitters is not gold.
B. Opportunity favors the prepared.
C. The strong is not without tears.
D. A good name is easier lost than won.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲的是在线画廊BE OPEN Art为没有机会推广自己艺术作品机会的艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art.(加纳艺术市场还没有建立起来。这个国家甚至没有一个国家美术馆来保护和推广加纳的艺术)”可知，加纳艺术家缺乏一个支撑其作品实现商业价值的平台。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals.(它是由慈善家Elena Baturina创立的，旨在为世界各地的新兴艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会)”可知，Elena Baturina创立BE OPEN Art，是为了给年轻艺术家提供展示艺术才华的机会。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country.(Tetteh 认为，如果年轻艺术家的道路上没有任何形式的漠视，但在前辈的支持下，世界会变得更美好。由于他的名字登上了艺术界媒体的头条，他希望能在自己的祖国帮助培养新兴人才)”可知，Tetteh希望能在自己的祖国帮助培养新兴人才，可推知他是有社会责任感的。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.(Theophilus Tetteh是一位来自加纳的非洲当代艺术家。他在学校埋头学习平面设计和绘画，同时尝试不同的媒体主题)”、文章第三段“Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.(当Tetteh成为在线当代艺术画廊BE OPEN Art的常客时，情况发生了变化。它是由慈善家Elena Baturina创立的，旨在为世界各地的新兴艺术家提供一个向世界艺术专业人士展示他们作品的机会。这个平台特别欢迎那些没有资源和推广机会的艺术家，比如毕业生和自学成才的艺术家)”以及文章第四段“In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc.(2020年12月，Tetteh被BE OPEN Art的参观者评选为本月艺术家。后来，他被选为该画廊的第一位年度艺术家。这个奖项给他带来了良好的宣传，因此他被艺术界、媒体、收藏家等注意到)”可知，在线当代艺术画廊BE OPEN Art为艺术家提供了向世界艺术专业人士展示作品的机会，Tetteh抓住机会，使自己的才能被注意到，说明机会青睐有准备的人。故选B。
C
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report. It stated that the world is quickly running out of time to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level widely agreed to be the conservative, safety-first goal to prevent serious climate harm. To get there, the world would have to cut current emissions (排放物) by 45 percent by 2030. That sounds absurdly unlikely.
But before we give in to despair, we should remember that the technology to address climate change is going along at high speed. The largest source of US carbon emissions is transportation, and a Green New Deal program for motor vehicles would be quite straightforward.
The reason is simple: With some subsidies (补贴), electric cars and buses are cost- competitive with fossil-fuel vehicles. Electric buses have gone into the market at the greatest speed, because they are a logical choice for electrification. At the end of 2018, electric vehicles were displacing about 280,000 barrels of oil demand per day. That’s more than the whole consumption of Greece.
And the electric car market is also reaching maturity, with appealing designs, longer range, and a quickly-expanding rapid charging network in many countries. It’s worth emphasizing that most of the basic systems necessary to recharge electric vehicles already exist. People often tend to assume that we would need to replace every gas station, but virtually all homes and businesses already have an electrical connection which can be easily improved for fast charging. All that is needed to go fully electric is enough battery capacity and fast charging stations to deal with long trips.
Now America would have to repair its electricity production, rails, shipping, and so on to fully decarbonize (脱碳) the transportation sector. It will be considerably more difficult than simply rooting out fossil fuel vehicles from the market.
But greening America’s vehicles would be straightforward, relatively cheap, and a huge step forward on climate. The politics of climate change are so fearful that despair can seem logical, but the first step in achieving a tough goal is the firm belief that it can be done. And this particular step wouldn’t even be that tough.
8. What can we infer from the IPCC’s report
A. The world is suffering serious climate harm.
B. Global warming is growing out of our control.
C. We are too conservative to deal with global warming.
D. Cutting emissions is the easiest way to stop climate change.
9. How can electric vehicles compete with fossil-fuel ones
A. By running at the greatest speed.
B. By changing the way of transportation.
C. By making consumers have logical choices.
D. By getting financial support from governments.
10. What is people’s common misunderstanding about electric cars
A. They aren’t so efficient in reducing emissions.
B. There’s still much room for designing new ones.
C. There aren’t enough fast charging stations for them.
D. Home electrical connection can be used for charging them.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards greening America’s vehicles
A. Doubtful. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Uncaring.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了大力推广电动汽车是减少二氧化碳排放、阻止全球变暖的主要方法之一。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It stated that the world is quickly running out of time to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level widely agreed to be the conservative, safety-first goal to prevent serious climate harm. To get there, the world would have to cut current emissions by 45 percent by 2030. That sounds absurdly unlikely. (报告指出，世界很快就没有时间将全球变暖控制在1.5摄氏度以下，这一水平被广泛认为是防止严重的气候危害的保守的、安全第一的目标。要实现这一目标，到2030年，世界必须将目前的排放量减少45%。这听起来不可思议)”可知，从IPCC的报告中可以推断出，全球变暖变得越来越超出人类的控制。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The reason is simple: With some subsidies (补贴), electric cars and buses are cost- competitive with fossil-fuel vehicles.(原因很简单：有了一些补贴，电动汽车和公共汽车与化石燃料汽车相比具有成本竞争力)”可知，通过获得政府的财政支持，电动汽车可以在成本上与化石燃料汽车竞争。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“People often tend to assume that we would need to replace every gas station, but virtually all homes and businesses already have an electrical connection which can be easily improved for fast charging.(人们往往认为我们需要更换每一个加油站，但实际上所有的家庭和企业都已经有了电气连接，可以很容易地改善快速充电)”可知，人们往往认为需要更换每一个加油站，所以人们对电动汽车的普遍误解是没有足够的快速充电站供他们使用。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“And the electric car market is also reaching maturity, with appealing designs, longer range, and a quickly-expanding rapid charging network in many countries.(电动汽车市场也正在走向成熟，其设计吸引人，续航里程更长，并在许多国家迅速扩大快速充电网络)”以及最后一段“But greening America’s vehicles would be straightforward, relatively cheap, and a huge step forward on climate.(但绿化美国的汽车将是直接的、相对便宜的，也是在气候问题上迈出的一大步)”可知，作者认为电动汽车市场正在走向成熟，电动汽车的优点很多，并且可以作为应对气候问题的方式，推测作者对于电动汽车持有积极的态度。故选C。
D
ChatGPT is a new AI system that sounds so human in conversations that it could host its own radio programs. Reading between its instantly generated, perfectly grammatical lines, people see different visions of the future. Without doubt, ChatGPT is impressive.
Some compare the emergence of ChatGPT to the impact of the iPhone, but that doesn’t do it justice. ChatGPT, as well as the generative AI that will follow and outsmart it, is more disruptive. And yet, that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the world is upon us. On the contrary, ChatGPT, I would argue, might serve to make us more aware of our irreplaceable human qualities.
Take the creative act, writing in particular, as an example. If you want it to, the AI-powered chatbot always produces something because it has the whole world of online data to draw from. But unlike us, it lacks the consciousness. Thinking is hard, critical thinking even harder, and ChatGPT isn’t good at either. It just restates what has already been said; it is one big recycling machine.
There is another obvious limitation of ChatGPT. Philosopher Harry Frankfurt once claimed: the difference between a bullshitter (胡说八道的人) and a liar is that the liar knows what the truth is but decides to take the opposite direction; a bullshitter, however, has no regard for the truth at all. The AI scholar Gary Marcus applies this distinction to ChatGPT. He believes that we have reached a critical point when “the price of bullshit reaches zero and people who want to spread misinformation, either politically or just to make a profit, start doing that plentifully”. Unfortunately, ChatGPT will reproduce misinformation from any of its input sources — it is not an intelligent system that tries to balance or weight different perspectives. In this sense, everything that ChatGPT writes is bullshit.
This is why the so-called AIQ is critical. It is actually an extension and a measurement of our human IQ: our overall knowledge of AI tools, our mastery of clues, and our ethical awareness. ChatGPT is going to change everything and nothing. Creativity, imagination and ethics — these will all remain unique human domains. It is the AI’s very limitations that will make us appreciate our own.
12. What can we learn about ChatGPT
A. It helps generate an artificial voice.
B. It provides instructions on writing skills.
C. It generates natural language responses.
D. It offers a service for language learning.
13. What does the underlined word “disruptive” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Evil. B. Comparable. C. Profitable. D. Revolutionary.
14. Why does the author consider ChatGPT as a bullshit generator
A. It makes up lies constantly.
B. It can’t tell right from wrong.
C. It often makes unfair judgement.
D It always takes a neutral standpoint.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. ChatGPT Makes Us Human
B. ChatGPT Is Causing Panic Now
C. ChatGPT: Treat It Like a Toy, Not a Tool
D. ChatGPT: Why It Is Bound to Generate Bullshit
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了ChatGPT作为一种新型人工智能系统，虽然它有令人印象深刻的优点，但它缺少人类不可替代的品质，正是人工智能的这些局限性才让我们欣赏自我。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“ChatGPT is a new AI system that sounds so human in conversations that it could host its own radio programs.(ChatGPT是一个新的人工智能系统，在对话中听起来很像人，它可以主持自己的广播节目)”可知，ChatGPT在对话中听起来很像人。由此推知，它能够用非常自然的语言进行回答。故选C。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前面一句“Some compare the emergence of ChatGPT to the impact of the iPhone, but that doesn’t do it justice.(有人将ChatGPT的出现比作iPhone的影响，但这并不公正)”和划线词后面的“And yet, that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the world is upon us. On the contrary, ChatGPT, I would argue, might serve to make us more aware of our irreplaceable human qualities.(然而，这并不一定意味着世界末日即将来临。相反，我认为，ChatGPT可能会让我们更加意识到我们不可替代的人类品质)”可知，ChatGPT的出现所带来的影响比iPhone更大，它更加disruptive，这并不意味着世界毁灭，而是会让人类意识到自身不可替代的品质。由此推知，这里是说ChatGPT更具革命性，与revolutionary意思最接近。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Unfortunately, ChatGPT will reproduce misinformation from any of its input sources — it is not an intelligent system that tries to balance or weight different perspectives. In this sense, everything that ChatGPT writes is bullshit.(不幸的是，ChatGPT将从其任何输入来源复制错误信息——它不是一个试图平衡或权衡不同观点的智能系统。从这个意义上说，ChatGPT所写的一切都是胡说八道)”可知，ChatGPT只是复制各种来源的错误信息，而不会思考其中观点的正误，所以它是一个胡说八道生成器。由此推知，ChatGPT不能辨别是非。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第二段中的最后一句“On the contrary, ChatGPT, I would argue, might serve to make us more aware of our irreplaceable human qualities.(相反，我认为，ChatGPT可能会让我们更加意识到我们不可替代的人类品质)”承上启下，引出接下来作者谈论的ChatGPT所具有的局限性，并根据最后一段中的“It is the AI’s very limitations that will make us appreciate our own.(正是人工智能的局限性让我们欣赏自己)”可知，这里对上文进行总结，讲述了人工智能的局限性让我们能够更好地意识到我们所具有的人性特点。由此可知，本文主要的论点是：ChatGPT让我们意识到我们人类身上不可替代的人性特点，A项“ChatGPT让我们彰显人性”最适合作本文标题。故选A。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
One of the cores of emotional intelligence is self-regulation, an important skill in the workplace. Like any skill, mastery of emotional self-control requires intentionality and practice. ___16___.
Pause to Mentally Distance
When you notice your typical physiological experiences associated with strong negative emotion, what should you do Mentally step out of your immediate experience. Asking yourself any question, or imagining what you might look like to others right now, will do the trick. At that point, although still physiologically keyed up, you will be able to ask yourself, “What is the best course of action right now ” or “What advice would I give someone else who is in my shoes ” ___17___.
Take Control of Your Self-Talk
We’re frequently unaware of how much self-chatter is going on in the background of our minds. Such self-talk might not be in fully articulated (铰接式的) words or phrases, but instead little flashes of thought. Becoming aware of your self-talk can be difficult. Why is this an important skill to develop ___18___. To genuinely ease a strong negative emotion requires tackling the source by examining the underlying belief and how accurate, reasonable, or useful it is.
Seek Support from Partners
Ask others you trust to help you recognize when your emotions seem to be getting the best of you. ___19___. Agree on a gesture or word that might serve as a signal that your trusted individual wonders whether you’re riding the led-by-your-limbic-system train. Of course, there will be times they’re wrong. So, it’s important not to respond defensively when you get that signal. Reacting with anything other than gratitude ensures that your partner won’t take that risk again.
Cultivate (培养) Curiosity
Our brains are wired to draw conclusions and form judgments at lightning speed, and those are frequently the cause of our negative emotions. ___20___, but we tend to run with them, sparking the self-talk that follows. Generally working to be more curious about other people’s experiences, including their self-identified motives for their behavior, helps avoid making hasty judgments.
A. They are comfortable with all emotions
B. Those judgments are not necessarily accurate
C. Doing so provides you with choices as to how to act
D. Explain your developmental goals and sincerely ask for help
E. Stay focused on coming up with an answer and following through on it
F. Because it is those background beliefs that fuel our emotional responses
G. Here are four ways you can develop greater emotional self-management
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. F 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高工作中情绪自我管理能力的四个方法。
【16题详解】
前文“One of the cores of emotional intelligence is self-regulation, an important skill in the workplace. Like any skill, mastery of emotional self-control requires intentionality and practice. (情商的核心之一是自我调节，这是工作场所的一项重要技能。像任何技能一样，掌握情绪自我控制需要有意识和实践)”引出话题，说明情绪自我控制技能的重要性，以及掌握它需要的要素，后文具体介绍了四种情绪控制的方法，因此G项“Here are four ways you can develop greater emotional self-management (这里有四种方法可以提高你的情绪自我管理能力)”符合语境，表明提升该能力有方法，承上启下，其中的emotional self-management和前文的emotional self-control呼应。故选G。
17题详解】
前文“At that point, although still physiologically keyed up, you will be able to ask yourself, “What is the best course of action right now ” or “What advice would I give someone else who is in my shoes ” (在那个阶段，尽管生理上仍然很紧张，但你可以问自己：‘现在最好的做法是什么？’或者‘如果是我，我会给别人什么建议？’)”建议停下来去思考这些问题，因此E项“Stay focused on coming up with an answer and following through on it (专注于想出一个答案，并坚持到底)”符合语境，进一步说明要想出答案，承接前文，其中的answer和前文的两个问题呼应。故选E。
【18题详解】
前文“Becoming aware of your self-talk can be difficult. Why is this an important skill to develop (意识到你的自言自语可能很困难。为什么这是一项需要培养的重要技能呢)”表明意识到自言自语的困难，并提问培养这种技能的原因，因此F项“Because it is those background beliefs that fuel our emotional responses (因为正是这些背景式的想法激发了我们的情绪反应)”符合语境，解释了其重要性，是对前文问题的回答。故选F。
【19题详解】
前文“Ask others you trust to help you recognize when your emotions seem to be getting the best of you. (让你信任的人帮你认识到你的情绪何时会占据你最好的状态)”说明可以让信任的人帮助自己，因此D项“Explain your developmental goals and sincerely ask for help (解释你的发展目标，真诚地寻求帮助)”符合语境，给出具体的求助建议，承接前文，其中的help在前文有同词复现。故选D。
【20题详解】
前文“Our brains are wired to draw conclusions and form judgments at lightning speed, and those are frequently the cause of our negative emotions. (我们的大脑会以闪电般的速度得出结论并形成判断，而这些往往是我们负面情绪的原因)”指出大脑过于迅速地形成判断会导致负面情绪，后文“but we tend to run with them, sparking the self-talk that follows (但我们往往会跟着它们跑，引发随后的自我对话)”说明大家通常的思维倾向，因此B项“Those judgments are not necessarily accurate (这些判断不一定准确)”符合语境，对前文的判断做出评判，和后文的思维倾向形成转折，其中的judgments在前文有同词复现。故选B。
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。
“The silence is killing me,” I thought as I locked my phone, hoping a new message would light up the screen. After 27 messages, two phone calls and a voicemail, I’d just sent my final text to the person who ____21____ to be my best friend at college.
We met in our freshman year and, since we ____22____ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college. We ____23____ stayed up together for studying, and were each other’s partner for late-night pizza runs. Then one day after graduation, she suddenly ____24____ responding, apart from claiming she “didn’t have enough time for herself”. That breakup was the most ____25____ I’d experienced. After four years of building such a ____26____ relationship, I thought I’d at least receive a(an) ____27____ for why she wanted to end things. ____28____ I received only a brief, indirect message about self-care and what hurt me most was a (an) ____29____.
Over the past few years, the concept of “drawing boundaries” has ____30____ in the pop psychology. Discussions of cutting people off and protecting your energy ____31____ dominate social media. And after nearly three years in ____32____ the ways the Covid-19 pandemic has ____33____ many of us to reevaluate our relationships with others show up everywhere in pop culture.
The ____34____ of self-care are fairly obvious: by prioritizing our own well-being, we’re able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence, ____35____ anxiety and simply rest. However, an extreme focus on self-care can lead to a(an) ____36____ perspective of the world in which we always put ourselves first, even when we’ re in the wrong. This doesn’t just. ____37____ us -it can have real, painful consequences for the people around us.
Sometimes it can feel ____38____ for us to remove ourselves from conflict or discomfort under the mask of ____39____. However, walking away from these relationships without a real conversation actually ____40____ us and our loved ones of an opportunity for growth.
21. A. tried B. used C. happened D. promised
22. A. signed up for B. looked forward to C. took advantage of D. kept up with
23. A. gradually B. barely C. routinely D. finally
24. A. suggested B. regretted C. delayed D. stopped
25. A. unforgettable B. special C. boring D. painful
26. A. fragile B. romantic C. close D. formal
27. A. comment B. explanation C. apology D. complaint
28. A. Otherwise B. Instead C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
29. A. letter B. excuse C. experience D. silence
30. A. exploded B. disappeared C. survived D. changed
31. A. hardly B. permanently C. accidentally D. consistently
32. A. harmony B. change C. separation D. competition
33. A. caused B. required C. persuaded D. expected
34. A. effects B. benefits C. origins D. characteristics
35. A. reduce B. express C. create D. share
36 A. open-minded B. objective C. optimistic D. twisted
37. A. disturb B. impress C. hurt D. support
38. A. easier B. stronger C. calmer D. warmer
39. A. cooperation B. guidance C. self-care D. friendship
40. A. reminds B. robs C. convinces D. warns
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. C 38. A 39. C 40. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在大学毕业后失去亲密朋友的经历，并反思了大众心理学中划定界限和优先考虑自我照顾的趋势。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在发了27条短信、打了两个电话和发了一条语音邮件后，我刚刚给曾经是我大学时最好的朋友发了最后一条短信。A. tried试图；B. used使用，短语used to表示“过去常常”；C. happened发生；D. promised答应。根据“The two of us met freshman year and, since we ____2____ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college.”及下文可知，作者给过去是大学时最好的朋友发短信，used to符合语境。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我们俩是大一时认识的，因为我们几乎报了相同的核心课程，所以在整个大学期间很快就形影不离。A. signed up for登记报名；B. looked forward to期望；C. took advantage of利用；D. kept up with跟上。根据“almost all the same core classes”可知，作者和最好的大学朋友报了相同的课程。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们经常一起熬夜学习，晚上一起去买披萨。A. gradually逐渐地；B. barely几乎不；C. routinely日常地；通常地；D. finally最终。根据后文“stayed up together for studying, and were each other’s partner for late-night pizza runs”可知，作者和最好的大学朋友经常一起熬夜学习，晚上一起去买披萨。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：毕业后的某一天，她突然不再回应，只是说她“没有足够的时间留给自己”。A. suggested建议；B. regretted遗憾；C. delayed延迟；D. stopped停止。根据“apart from claiming she “didn’t have enough time for herself””以及“That breakup”可知，最好的大学朋友不再回应作者了。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那次分手是我经历过的最痛苦的一次。A. unforgettable难忘的；B. special特殊的；C. boring令人厌烦的；D. painful痛苦的。根据“That breakup”和常识可知，最好的朋友与作者分手，作者是痛苦的。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在建立了四年如此亲密的关系之后，我想我至少会得到一个解释，为什么她想结束这段关系。A. fragile易碎的；B. romantic浪漫的；C. close亲密的；D. formal正式的。根据上文“The two of us met freshman year and, since we ____2____ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college. We ____3____ stayed up together for studying, and were each other’s partner for late-night pizza runs.”可知，作者与最好的大学朋友关系密切，过去经常在一起。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在建立了四年如此亲密的关系之后，我想我至少会得到一个解释，为什么她想结束这段关系。A. comment评论；B. explanation解释；C. apology道歉；D. complaint抱怨。根据“for why she wanted to end things”可知，最好的大学朋友与作者分手，作者想得到一个解释。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，我只收到了关于自我照顾的简短而间接的信息，以及最伤害我的东西——沉默。A. Otherwise否则；B. Instead相反；C. Meanwhile同时；D. Therefore因此。根据“After four years of building such a ____6____ relationship, I thought I’d at least receive a(an) ____7____ for why she wanted to end things.”可知，作者想得到一个解释，相反，作者只收到简短而间接的信息以及沉默。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：相反，我只收到了关于自我照顾的简短而间接的信息，以及最伤害我的东西——沉默。A. letter信；B. excuse借口；C. experience经验；D. silence沉默。根据文章首句“The silence is killing me”可知，作者最讨厌的是沉默。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的几年里，“划定界限”的概念在流行心理学中活跃起来了。A. exploded活跃，爆发；B. disappeared消失；C. survived幸存；D. changed改变。根据后文“dominate social media”可知，“划定界限”的概念在流行心理学中活跃起来。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：社交媒体上一直充斥着与人隔绝、保护自己精力的讨论。A. hardly几乎不；B. permanently永久地；C. accidentally偶然地；D. consistently一致地，始终如一地。根据后文“show up everywhere in pop culture”可知，与人隔绝、保护自己精力的讨论始终如一地充斥在社交媒体上。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在分开近三年之后，新冠肺炎大流行让我们许多人重新评估与他人的关系，这种方式在流行文化中随处可见。A. harmony和谐；B. change改变；C. separation分开；D. competition竞争。根据后文“the Covid-19 pandemic”可知，新冠肺炎大流行让人与人之间分开。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在分开近三年之后，新冠肺炎大流行让我们许多人重新评估与他人的关系，这种方式在流行文化中随处可见。A. caused引起，导致；B. required要求；C. persuaded劝服；D. expected期望。根据“the ways the Covid-19 pandemic”可知，新冠肺炎大流行让我们许多人重新评估与他人的关系，短语cause sb. to do sth.表示“使某人做某事”。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：自我照顾的好处是相当明显的：通过优先考虑我们自己的幸福，我们能够进行情绪治疗，建立信心，减少焦虑和简单的休息。A. effects效果；B. benefits利益；好处；C. origins起源；D. characteristics特点。根据“by prioritizing our own well-being, we’re able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence, ____15____ anxiety and simply rest.”可知，这里介绍自我照顾的好处。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：自我照顾的好处是相当明显的：通过优先考虑我们自己的幸福，我们能够进行情绪治疗，建立信心，减少焦虑和简单的休息。A. reduce减少；B. express表达；C. create创造；D. share分享。根据“we’re able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence”可知，通过优先考虑我们自己可以减少焦虑。故选A。
【36题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，过分关注自我照顾会导致对世界的扭曲看法，我们总是把自己放在第一位，即使我们错了。A. open-minded思想开明的；B. objective客观的；C. optimistic乐观的；D. twisted扭曲的。根据“the world in which we always put ourselves first, even when we’re in the wrong”可知，这种看法是扭曲的。故选D。
【37题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这不仅会伤害到我们自己，还会给我们周围的人带来真正痛苦的后果。 A. disturb打扰；B. impress印象深刻；C. hurt使受伤；D. support支持。根据“it can have real, painful consequences for the people around us.”可知，这种扭曲看法会伤害到我们自己。故选C。
【38题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有时，在自我照顾的面具下，我们更容易从冲突或不适中解脱出来。A. easier更容易的；B. stronger更强壮的；C. calmer更镇静的；D. warmer更温暖的。根据“under the mask of ____19____.”可知，在自我照顾的面具下，我们更容易摆脱冲突或不适。故选A。
【39题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时，在自我照顾的面具下，我们更容易从冲突或不适中解脱出来。A. cooperation合作；B. guidance引导；C. self-care自我照顾；D. friendship友谊。根据“I received only a brief, indirect message about self-care and-what hurt me most-a(an) ____9____.”可知，在自我照顾的面具下，我们更容易从冲突或不适中解脱出来。故选C。
【40题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，离开这些关系而不进行真正的交谈实际上剥夺了我们和我们所爱的人成长的机会。A. reminds提醒；B. robs抢夺；C. convinces信服；D. warns警告。根据“us and our loved ones of an opportunity for growth.”可知，在没有真正对话的情况下离开这些关系实际上剥夺了我们和我们所爱的人成长的机会。故选B。
第II卷（非选择题）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Grand Canal is the oldest and longest man-made waterway in the world with a history of more than 2,500 years, ____41____ construction started in the Spring and Autumn Period. The 1794 kilometers’ waterway is 22 times ____42____ length of the Panama Canal. It is a golden waterway second only to the Yangtze River in China. The Grand Canal runs from Zhejiang to Beijing ____43____ (pass) through six provinces and two municipalities and connects five main river systems.
The canal functioned ____44____ the backbone of the ancient empire’s inland communication and trading systems. Grain, salt, log and silk were transported along the canal to all directions. ____45____ (score) of towns along the banks developed, contributing ____46____ (large) to ancient China’s economy. The canal enormously promoted economic interaction and cultural exchange between the north ____47____ south, which ensured the country’s ____48____ (stable).
In 2014, it was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. In 2019 China issued a plan ____49____ (construct) national cultural parks for the Grand Canal. During the last 2 years, building the Grand Canal national cultural parks _____50_____ (recognize) as a key task in the 14th Five-Year Plan. In future, cities along the Grand Canal will form a new cultural be
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