高三英语专题考试一
2024.3.4-3.5(周一周二)
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Last week, four speakers shared, at the Skoll World Forum, why they find themselves smiling in spite of everything.
Ava Duvernay
I don’t believe that all of the problems are happening to us. I believe they’re happening for us. Lonnie Holley is a wonderful artist who uses waste material to create artworks. He says we shouldn’t think of it as garbage. Rather, it can be turned into something new.
Mahali Hlasa
I love my family. I was brought up in a very close family. Of course we fight, but we also laugh together. We share all the joys and the pains and find comfort in that. When I want to be happy, my family is always there for me. With these people who I love, I know that I am safe.
Rodrigo Paris Rojas
I find optimism in villages and slums (贫民窟). That’s because despite the difficult environment around them, they still come together and celebrate at different times of year. They bring so many smiles and so much joy. When I see that, I say, “I have more money and more education than them, but they’re way happier than me. ”So I find optimism in those ways of celebrating life and building community.
Edgard Gouveia Jr.
I’ve found optimism among kids — Black, white, poor, rich. They play. They enjoy life. They connect. It’s only later that they learn about differences and start to behave differently. But when I see how they interact as children, it’s all about playfulness. Even during war times or in very poor neighborhoods, I see kids finding ways to create joy among themselves.
1. What is Lonnie Holley
A. An artist.
B. A consultant.
C. A teacher.
D. A waste collector.
2. What did Mahali Hlasa stress in the speech at the Skoll World Forum
A. Charity and voluntary work.
B. Positive thinking and creativity.
C. Money and comfortable life.
D. Family life and close relationship.
3. What did Edgard Gouveia Jr. most likely mean
A. Don’t send children to schools.
B. Try to grow up as slowly as possible.
C. Being playful is still important in adult life.
D. It is necessary to help kids affected by wars.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四位发言人在斯科尔世界论坛上分享的他们为何能够面对一切困境仍保持乐观态度的原因。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ava Duvernay部分中“Lonnie Holley is a wonderful artist who uses waste material to create artworks.(朗尼·霍利是一位了不起的艺术家，他用废料创作艺术品)”可知，朗尼·霍利是一位艺术家。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mahali Hlasa部分中“I love my family.(我爱我的家人)”和“With these people who I love, I know that I am safe.(和我爱的人在一起，我知道我是安全的)”可知，马哈利·哈拉萨在斯科尔世界论坛的演讲中强调了家庭生活和亲密关系。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Edgard Gouveia Jr.部分中“They play. It’s only later that they learn about differences and start to behave differently. But when I see how they interact as children, it’s all about playfulness. Even during war times or in very poor neighborhoods, I see kids finding ways to create joy among themselves.(他们玩耍。直到后来，他们发现到差异，才开始表现得不同。但当我看到他们小时候是如何互动时，发现都与玩耍有关。即使在战争时期或在非常贫困的社区，我也看到孩子们找到了在他们之间创造快乐的方法)”可知，小埃德加·古维亚认为玩耍是保持快乐的方法，由此推知，他可能的意思是在成年人的生活中，保持童心，尽情玩耍仍然很重要。故选C项。
B
Moments ago, a seal was resting on a piece of floating ice deep in an Antarctic channel. Then three hungry killer whales appeared. When the seal noticed them, it was already surrounded.
On this sheet of sea ice, the nearly thousand-pound sea l would be unreachable for most of his enemies in nature. But these killer whales had mastered a hunting technique called wave washing: working together to turn water into a weapon.
Having identified their target, the killer whales formed a battle line and started rushing toward the ice. Just before reaching it, they rolled to their sides in a single, synchronized (同步的) motion. The wave they created was so powerful that it flooded the ice sheet and washed the frightened seal close to the edge of the ice sheet. Slowly and methodically, they repeated the attack. At the third time, the wave sent the helpless seal flying into the sea. It struggled to climb onto a piece of ice, but then disappeared from view...
“The level of intelligence that went into making each wave was staggering. They solved the problem with very complex teamwork. They used water as a tool,” said wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory, who had spent a decade tracking those killer whales, known as Bls. “I rarely saw failed hunts. This behavior was not what they were born with. It was learned and mastered over decades. Every time they made waves, it almost felt like more of a teaching experience than hunting. It was terrifying to watch.”
But as Antarctica warms and sea ice disappears, seals are increasingly staying on land, out of killer whales’ reach.
“I’ve found Bls are losing about 5 percent of their population every year. Whether this subgroup will go extinct or just adapt their behavior, I don’t know,” said Gregory. “But with fewer opportunities for the killer whales to wave wash, I’m seeing an extinction of a culture.”
4. How did the killer whales get the seal on the ice sheet
A. By making huge waves. B. By jumping onto the ice sheet.
C. By destroying the ice sheet. D. By waiting underwater patiently.
5. Which of the following best explains “staggering” underlined in paragraph 4
A. Puzzling. B. Shocking. C. Satisfying. D. Annoying.
6. What is Bertie Gregory most worried about
A. The seals and killer whales. B. The rising sea level.
C. The loss of a hunting skill. D. The disappeared ice sheet.
7. What can be inferred about the wave washing behavior
A. It is a natural behavior with whales. B. Usually, the smartest whales can learn it.
C. It can be carried out by one whale alone. D. Perhaps, it is only mastered by certain groups.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要记录了一群虎鲸通过制造巨浪捕杀浮冰上的海豹的过程。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“At the third time, the wave sent the helpless seal flying into the sea. It struggled to climb onto a piece of ice, but then disappeared from view... (第三次，海浪把无助的海豹冲进了海里。它挣扎着爬上一块冰，但随后就从视野中消失了。)”可知，虎鲸是通过制造巨浪得到冰原上的海豹。故选A。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段中“It struggled to climb onto a piece of ice, but then disappeared from view... (它挣扎着爬上一块冰，但随后就从视野中消失了。)”及画线词后“They solved the problem with very complex teamwork. They used water as a tool,” said wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory, who had spent a decade tracking those killer whales, known as Bls. “I rarely saw failed hunts. This behavior was not what they were born with. It was learned and mastered over decades. Every time they made waves, it almost felt like more of a teaching experience than hunting. It was terrifying to watch.”(他们通过非常复杂的团队合作解决了这个问题。他们把水当作工具，”野生动物制片人伯蒂·格雷戈里说，他花了十年时间追踪这些虎鲸，被称为Bls。“我很少看到狩猎失败。这种行为不是他们生来就有的。它是经过几十年学习和掌握的。每次他们掀起波澜，感觉更像是一次教学经历，而不是打猎。看着真吓人。”)”可推断，Bertie Gregory 对这群虎鲸的智商及捕杀技术水平之高感到震惊，甚至有些恐惧。A. Puzzling令人困惑的；B. Shocking令人震惊的；C. Satisfying令人满意的；D. Annoying令人烦恼的。故可用shocking来替换画线词。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中““But with fewer opportunities for the killer whales to wave wash, I’m seeing an extinction of a culture.”(“但随着虎鲸海浪的机会越来越少，我看到的是一种文化的灭绝。”)”可知，Bertie Gregory最担心的是这群虎鲸的灭绝会导致这项“祖传秘籍”失传。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“This behavior was not what they were born with. It was learned and mastered over decades. Every time they made waves, it almost felt like more of a teaching experience than hunting. (这种行为不是他们生来就有的。它是经过几十年学习和掌握的。每次他们掀起波澜，感觉更像是一次教学经历，而不是打猎。)”及最后一段““I’ve found Bls are losing about 5 percent of their population every year. Whether this subgroup will go extinct or just adapt their behavior, I don’t know,” said Gregory. “But with fewer opportunities for the killer whales to wave wash, I’m seeing an extinction of a culture.”(“我发现Bls每年损失大约5%的数量。我不知道这个亚群是否会灭绝，或者只是适应他们的行为。”“但随着虎鲸海浪的机会越来越少，我看到的是一种文化的灭绝。”)”可推断，这种捕猎行为可能只在特定的虎鲸家族中流传。故选D。
C
“Woman reading book, under a night sky, dreamy atmosphere,” I type into Deep Dream Generator’s Text 2 Dream feature. In less than a minute, an image is returned tome showing what I’ve described.
Welcome to the world of AI image generation, where you can create what on the surface looks like top-rank artwork using just a few text prompts (提示). But closer examination shows oddities. The face of the woman in my image has very odd features, and appears to be holding multiple books. And, while there’s an initial thrill at seeing an image appear, there’s no creative satisfaction.
AI image generation could impact everything from film to graphic novels and more. Children’s illustrators were quick to raise concerns about the technology. They say AI-generated art is the exact opposite of what art is believed to be. Fundamentally, art is all about translating something that you feel internally into something that exists externally. Whatever form it takes, true art is about the creative process much more than it’s about the final piece. And simply pressing a button to generate an image is not a creative process.
Beyond creativity, there are deeper issues. To create images from prompts, AI generators rely on databases of already existing art and text. This could lead to the creation of images that are intentionally meant to imitate the style of other artists, without their agreement. There is an argument that AI generators work no differently to humans when it comes to being influenced by others’ work, However, a human artist is also adding emotion and nuance (细微差别) into the mix. AI doesn’t do the same—it can only copy.
The increasing use of AI will also lead to a devaluing of the work of artists. There’s already a negative prejudice towards the creative industry. People will begin to think that their “work” is as valid as that created by someone who has spent a career making art. It’s nonsense, of course. You can use your mobile phone to take a nice picture of your daughters, but you are no match for professionals.
8. What does the writer think of his image creation
A. Exciting. B. Appealing C. Unsatisfying. D. Shocking.
9. What do children’s illustrators value most about art
A. The creating process. B. The final work.
C. Personal feelings. D. External forms.
10. What is Paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
A. The styles of human artworks and AI ones.
B. Human artists’ influence on AI generators.
C. Different means used in human and AI art creation.
D. The drawbacks of drawing from existing art and text.
11. Which of the following best summarizes the last paragraph
A. Art is the mirror of life.
B. Rome is not built in a day.
C. No man can do two things at once.
D. Jack of all trades, master of none.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章介绍了儿童插画家的观点：人工智能创造的艺术不是真正的艺术。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“But closer examination shows oddities, The face of the woman in my image has very odd features, and appears to be holding multiple books. And, while there’s an initial thrill at seeing an image appear, there’s no creative satisfaction. (但仔细观察会发现一些奇怪的地方，我脑海中那个女人的脸有非常奇怪的特征，似乎拿着多本书。而且，虽然看到图像出现时最初会感到兴奋，但没有创造性的满足感。)”可知，作者对他的图像创作不满意，故选C项。
9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Fundamentally, art is all about translating something that you feel internally into something that exists externally. Whatever form it takes, true art is about the creative process much more than it’s about the finAIpiece. And simply pressing a button to generate an image is not a creative process. (从根本上说，艺术就是将你内在感受到的东西转化为外在存在的东西。无论采取何种形式，真正的艺术都关乎创作过程，而不是最终作品。简单地按下按钮来生成图像并不是一个创造性的过程。)”可知，儿童插画家最看重艺术创作过程，因为艺术的核心是将内在感受转化为外在存在，真正的艺术更多地关注创作过程而不是最终作品，故选A项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“Beyond creativity, there are deeper issues. To create images from prompts, AI generators rely on databases of already existing art and text. This could lead to the creation of images that are intentionally meant to imitate the style of other artists, without their agreement. There is an argument that AI generators work no differently to humans when it comes to being influenced by others’ work, However, a human artist is also adding emotion and nuance (细微差别) into the mix. AI doesn’t do the same—it can only copy. (除了创造力之外，还有更深层次的问题。为了从提示创建图像，AI生成器依赖于现有艺术和文本的数据库。这可能导致在未经其他艺术家同意的情况下故意模仿其他艺术家风格的图像。有一种观点认为，在受到他人作品的影响时，人工智能发电机的工作方式与人类没有什么不同，但是，人类艺术家也在混合中添加了情感和细微差别。人工智能不会做同样的事情——它只能复制。)”可知，第四段主要讲述了人类和人工智能艺术创作中使用的不同手段，故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The increasing use of AI will also lead to a devaluing of the work of artists. There’s already a negative prejudice towards the creative industry. People will begin to think that their “work” is as valid as that created by someone who has spent a career making art. It’s nonsense, of course. You can use your mobile phone to take a nice picture of your daughters, but you are no match for professionals. (人工智能的使用越来越多也会导致艺术家作品贬值。对创意产业已经存在负面偏见。人们会开始认为他们的“作品”与那些以艺术创作为职业的人所创作的作品一样有效。当然，这是无稽之谈。你可以用手机给你的女儿拍一张漂亮的照片，但你不是专业人士的对手。)”可知人工智能的使用会使艺术家的作品贬值。人们会认为他们用 AI 创作的作品和以艺术创作为职业的人的作品有同样的价值。作者认为这是错误的，在最后一句中，作者认为尽管普通人可以创作出漂亮的作品，也比不上专业人士。作者暗示艺术创作需要经过长期的训练。A. Art is the mirror of life. (艺术是生活的镜子) B. Rome is not built in a day. (罗马不是一日建成的。意指任何伟大的事物都需要时间和耐心来建立。) C. No man can do two things at once. (一心不可二用。) D. Jack of all trades, master of none. (百事皆通，一样不精。)，故选B项。
D
Household chores (家务活) may contribute to healthy aging, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Open. Researchers from Singapore found that regular physical activity, including tasks like dusting, scrubbing floors, and washing windows, can improve physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and decrease falls, immobility, dependency, and mortality among older adults.
The study involved 249 participants aged 21 to 64 and 240 participants aged 65 to 90. Participants completed cognitive (认知) function tests and physical capability assessments. They were asked about their levels of physical activity, including light housework (such as dusting) and heavy housework (such as floor-scrubbing). The researchers found that older adults who engaged in high amounts of heavy housework had higher cognitive and attention scores compared to those who did low levels or no heavy housework at all. These participants also had lower sit-to-stand times and were at a lower risk of falling. Similarly, older adults who reported high levels of light housework had higher cognitive and memory scores compared to those who did low levels of such tasks.
Dr. Shiou-Liang Wee, co-author of the research, emphasized that health messaging on staying active should not only focus on recreational physical activities. He highlighted that housework is a purposeful activity performed by many older adults and is linked to sharper memory and better fall protection.
However, experts urge caution when interpreting the study’s findings. Professor Gill Livingston from University College London noted that people who are not well may be expected to do less housework, and the study did not establish a causal relationship between housework and health outcomes. Professor Charlie Foster from the University of Bristol highlighted that the study relied on self-reported levels of household chores, which may be inaccurate, and did not fully consider other factors that could influence the results. While the study suggests that household chore may have benefits for older adults’ health, further research is needed to better understand the relationship between housework and healthy aging.
12. How did the researchers measure the participants’ levels of physical activity
A. By analyzing the participants’ daily routines.
B. By doing household chores with the participants.
C. By carrying out a test on the participants.
D. By listening to the participants’ spoken reports.
13. What can we know about the study
A. Household chores, heavy or light, do help.
B. The more housework for the elderly, the better.
C. The subjects are of similar age.
D. Light housework improves health better.
14. What do Gill Livingston and Charlie Foster think of the result of the study
A. Objective. B. Meaningless. C. Partial. D. Successful.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Definite limitation of a study on healthy aging.
B. The introduction to a study on household chores.
C. Housework arguments among different experts.
D. Possible function of household chores for healthy aging.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究表明，家务活可能有助于健康衰老，常做家务身心健康，常做家务的人到了老年以后认知功能和记忆力更强，同时也能降低老年人的依赖感和摔倒的风险等。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由第二段中“Participants completed cognitive (认知) function tests and physical capability assessments. They were asked about their levels of physical activity, including light housework (such as dusting) and heavy housework (such as floor-scrubbing). (参与者完成了认知功能测试和体能评估。他们被问及自己的体力活动水平，包括轻家务（如除尘）和重家务（如擦地板）。)”和“Similarly, older adults who reported high levels of light housework had higher cognitive and memory scores compared to those who did low levels of such tasks. (同样，与那些做低水平家务的人相比，报告做高水平轻家务的老年人的认知和记忆得分更高。)”可知，研究人员通过听参与者的口头报告来测量参与者的体育活动水平。故选D项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由第二段中“The researchers found that older adults who engaged in high amounts of heavy housework had higher cognitive and attention scores compared to those who did low levels or no heavy housework at all. These participants also had lower sit-to-stand times and were at a lower risk of falling. Similarly, older adults who reported high levels of light housework had higher cognitive and memory scores compared to those who did low levels of such tasks. (研究人员发现，与那些做少量或根本不做繁重家务的人相比，从事大量繁重家务的老年人的认知和注意力得分更高。这些参与者从坐到站的时间也较短，摔倒的风险也较低。同样，与那些做低水平家务的人相比，报告做高水平轻家务的老年人的认知和记忆得分更高。)”可知，不管是做繁重家务还是轻度家务，老年人的认知和注意力比不做或少做（繁重或轻度）家务的老人得分更高，可得出不管是繁重家务还是轻度家务，都对老年人有益。故选A项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段中“Professor Gill Livingston from University College London noted that people who are not well may be expected to do less housework, and the study did not establish a causal relationship between housework and health outcomes. Professor Charlie Foster from the University of Bristol highlighted that the study relied on self-reported levels of household chores, which may be inaccurate, and did not fully consider other factors that could influence the results. (伦敦大学学院的Gill Livingston教授指出，身体不好的人可能会减少做家务，这项研究没有建立家务与健康结果之间的因果关系。布里斯托尔大学的Charlie Foster教授强调，这项研究依赖于自我报告的家务水平，这可能是不准确的，并且没有充分考虑可能影响结果的其他因素。)”可知，Gill Livingston教授认为这项研究的结果没有建立家务与健康结果之间的因果关系，Charlie Foster教授认为这项研究的结果不准确，它没有充分考虑可能影响结果的其他因素，可得出两位教授认为这项研究的结果是“部分的、不完全的（Partial）”。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。由第一段“Household chores (家务活) may contribute to healthy aging, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Open. Researchers from Singapore found that regular physical activity, including tasks like dusting, scrubbing floors, and washing windows, can improve physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and decrease falls, immobility, dependency, and mortality among older adults. (根据发表在《英国医学杂志公开版》上的一项研究，家务活可能有助于健康衰老。新加坡的研究人员发现，定期的体育活动，包括除尘、擦地板和洗窗户等任务，可以改善身心健康，降低患慢性病的风险，并减少老年人的跌倒、不动、依赖和死亡率。)”和全文可知，文章主要介绍了一项研究表明，家务活可能有助于健康衰老，常做家务有助于身心健康，常做家务的人到了老年以后认知功能和记忆力更强，同时也能降低老年人的依赖感和摔倒的风险等，可得出D项“家务活对健康衰老的可能作用。”符合文意。故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The secret to truly enjoying life lies in making small changes to everyday lives. Taking care of yourself and connecting with others are just some of the ways you can live a happy life. We’ve made an extensive list of practical tips. ____16____
Put yourself and your happiness first. While making a decision, choose the things that will make you the most pleased.____17____ When you focus on your passions and interests, you’ll feel more optimistic and energized. And allow yourself to be involved in the small things that can keep your spirits up, such as going for a short walk each day.
Reward yourself for making progress and continuing to grow. Make sure to celebrate even the smallest signs of progress and growth rather than only praising yourself for the successes. Give yourself an encouraging gesture or word occasionally.____18____ Or, be sure to reward yourself with small breaks throughout the workday.
____19____ Rather than bottling up all of your thoughts and keeping them to yourself, let others know when you need something. Doing so can help you become more confident and feel like you have control over your life. When you speak your mind and live life on your own terms, you’ll be more content.
Turn off the news every now and then. Consuming too much negative news can lead to stress. While it’s great to keep up with current events, the news can have a bad effect on your happiness levels if lots of negative things have happened recently.____20____ If you still want to read, avoid potentially stressful topics.
A. Be honest about your wants and needs.
B. Don’t be afraid to seek out new experiences.
C. They’ll help you enjoy your life to the fullest.
D. Also, make taking care of yourself a top priority.
E. Invest your time and resources in improving yourself.
F Even just skipping it for a day or two might help ease your worry.
G. Buy yourself a treat whenever you cross something off your to-do list.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何真正地享受生活的几点实用建议。
【16题详解】
上文“Taking care of yourself and connecting with others are just some of the ways you can live a happy life. We’ve made an extensive list of practical tips. (照顾好自己和与他人建立联系只是你过上幸福生活的一些方式。我们列出了大量实用技巧)”介绍照顾好自己并与他人建立良好关系只是你可以过上幸福生活的一些方式，我们列出了广泛的实用技巧，故空处内容应与这些技巧有关，因此C项“它们会帮你最大程度地享受生活”符合语境，故选C。
【17题详解】
上文“Put yourself and your happiness first. While making a decision, choose the things that will make you the most pleased.(把你自己和你的幸福放在第一位。在做决定的时候，选择最让你满意的事情)”说明要考虑你的快乐，D项中的“priority”一词与本段第一句话中的“first”属于语义复现。因此D项“此外，把照顾好自己放在第一位”符合语境，故选D。
【18题详解】
上文“Give yourself an encouraging gesture or word occasionally.(偶尔给自己一个鼓励的手势或话语)”说明的是奖励自己取得的进步及成长，与空格处是并列关系，空处内容也应是关于奖励自己的具体做法。因此G项“每当你从待办事项清单上划掉一些东西时，犒劳一下自己”符合语境，故选G。
【19题详解】
下文“Rather than bottling up all of your thoughts and keeping them to yourself, let others know when you need something. Doing so can help you become more confident and feel like you have control over your life. (当你需要什么的时候，让别人知道，而不是把你所有的想法都藏起来，留给自己。这样做可以帮助你变得更加自信，感觉自己可以控制自己的生活)”说明的是要说出自己的需求，不要隐藏，因此A项“不隐瞒你的需要和需求”能概括本段主旨，故选A。
【20题详解】
上文“While it’s great to keep up with current events, the news can have a bad effect on your happiness levels if lots of negative things have happened recently (虽然了解时事是件好事，但如果最近发生了很多负面的事情，这个消息可能会对你的幸福水平产生不利影响)”说明的是新闻会对幸福水平的不良影响，故空处应涉及看新闻的正确做法。因此F项“即使只有一两天不看新闻也可能有助于减轻你的担忧”符合语境，故选F。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Exploring the peaks of the world’s highest mountains has become almost second nature for Poorna Malavath and Kavya Manyapu. It has taken Manyapu to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) where her research has included designing ____21____ suits, and Malavath to the top of Mount Everest when in 2014, she became the youngest ever woman to ____22____ the top of the world’s highest mountain at 13.
Now these two women have channeled their ____23____ spirit into climbing some of the world’s most difficult mountains as part of their campaign, Project Shakthi, which ____24____ money to fund girls’ education. At the end of August, they climbed a 6,012m virgin peak in Ladakh, India — one previously unmapped and ____25____ by human expeditions.
Never climbed before, the mountain ____26____ difficult challenges for even an experienced mountaineer like Malavath, for there were neither trails to follow nor ____27____ from previous climbers to stick to. “We have to prepare ourselves ____28____ to accept everything,” Malavath said. “So it’s completely different and it’s given me so much knowledge to ____29____ others.”
Complex weather conditions that turned to snow at high ____30____ added to the complexities of climbing a virgin peak. The night when they were to set out it ____31____, which meant avalanche (雪崩) conditions off the mountain. They had to ____32____ come back as a team, make a safety call and then prepare for the next day. So it was very challenging.
And for a relatively ____33____ climber like Manyapu, though she had trained extensively, the challenges were even greater.
“When we were, in the ____34____, we would talk about: ‘What if, you know, we won’t be able to make it to the summit, you know, what if this What if that ’” Manyapu says. “But then we would always like to go back and encourage each other and ____35____ each other that, you know, let’s just take it one step at a time.”
21.
A. women B. climber C. sports D. space
22.
A. cut B. hold C. reach D. draw
23.
A. exploring B. mapping C. leading D. writing
24.
A. designs B. lends C. changes D. raises
25.
A. questioned B. untouched C. deserted D. forgotten
26.
A. explained B. discovered C. presented D. predicted
27
A. luggage B. assistance C. money D. advice
28.
A. mentally B. physically C. temporarily D. steadily
29.
A. guide B. persuade C. understand D. order
30.
A. expense B. speed C. altitude D. midnight
31.
A. rained B. snowed C. ended D. began
32.
A. happily B. shyly C. slowly D. rapidly
33.
A. strange B. green C. skillful D. learned
34.
A. hole B. lab C. tent D. school
35.
A. motivate B. praise C. inform D. tease
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Poorna Malavath和Kavya Manyapu这两位女性攀登世界最高峰和其他困难山峰的经历，以及她们如何通过Project Shakthi项目筹集资金来支持女孩教育。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它将Manyapu带到了美国国家航空航天局(NASA)，在那里她的研究包括设计太空服，并将Malavath带到了2014年的珠穆朗玛峰之巅，13岁的她成为了登上世界最高峰的最年轻的女性。A. women女人；B. climber攀登者；C. sports体育运动；D. space太空。根据前文“It has taken Manyapu to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)”可知，Manyapu在美国国家航空航天局，所以应是设计太空服。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它将Manyapu带到了美国国家航空航天局(NASA)，在那里她的研究包括设计太空服，并将Malavath带到了2014年的珠穆朗玛峰之巅，13岁的她成为了登上世界最高峰的最年轻的女性。A. cut切；B. hold持有；C. reach达到；D. draw画。根据前文“she became the youngest ever woman”以及后文“the top of the world’s highest mountain at 13”可知，应是“13岁的她成为了登上世界最高峰的最年轻的女性”之意符合语境。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，这两位女性将她们的探索精神引导到攀登世界上最难攀登的一些山峰上，这是她们的活动“Shakthi项目”的一部分，该活动旨在为女孩的教育筹集资金。A. exploring探索；B. mapping制图；C. leading领导；D. writing写作。根据前文“Exploring the peaks of the world’s highest mountains has become almost second nature for Poorna Malavath and Kavya Manyapu.”可知，她们具有探索精神。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，这两位女性将她们的探索精神引导到攀登世界上最难攀登的一些山峰上，这是她们的活动“Shakthi项目”的一部分，该活动旨在为女孩的教育筹集资金。A. designs设计；B. lends借给；C. changes变化；D. raises筹款。根据后文“money to fund girls’ education”结合选项可知，应是“为女孩的教育筹集资金”之意符合语境。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：8月底，他们爬上了印度拉达克一座6012米高的未开发山峰，这座山峰此前从未被绘制过地图，也没有人类探险队涉足过。A. questioned质询；B. untouched未触动过的；C. deserted被抛弃的；D. forgotten忘记。根据前文“one previously unmapped”可知，这座山峰此前从未被绘制过地图，所以也是从未被人涉足过。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：以前从未攀登过这座山，即使是像Malavath这样经验丰富的登山者也面临着艰巨的挑战，因为既没有可以遵循的路线，也没有以前登山者的建议可以坚持。A. explained解释；B. discovered发现；C. presented展现；D. predicted预报。根据前文“Never climbed before”可知，以前从未攀登过这座山，所以是对Malavath展现了艰巨的挑战。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：以前从未攀登过这座山，即使是像Malavath这样经验丰富的登山者也面临着艰巨的挑战，因为既没有可以遵循的路线，也没有以前登山者的建议可以坚持。A. luggage行李；B. assistance帮助；C. money钱；D. advice建议。根据后文“from previous climbers to stick to”结合前文可知，这座山从未被人涉足过，所以是没有前人的建议。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Malavath说：“我们必须做好心理准备，接受一切。”A. mentally精神上；B. physically身体上；C. temporarily暂时；D. steadily稳定地。根据前文“there were neither trails to follow nor 7 from previous climbers to stick to”可知，Malavath既没有可以遵循的路线，也没有以前登山者的建议可以坚持，所以要做好心理准备，接受一切。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以这是完全不同的，它给了我很多知识来指导别人。A. guide指导；B. persuade说服；C. understand了解；D. order命令。根据前文“it’s given me so much knowledge”以及后文“others”可知，应是获的知识去指导他人。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在高海拔地区，复杂的天气条件变成了雪，这增加了攀登这座处女峰的复杂性。A. expense费用；B. speed速度；C. altitude海拔；D. midnight午夜。根据前文“Complex weather conditions that turned to snow”结合常识可知，应是在高海拔地区，复杂的天气条件变成了雪。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们出发的那天晚上下雪了，这意味着山上可能会发生雪崩。A. rained下雨；B. snowed下雪；C. ended结束；D. began开始。根据后文“which meant avalanche (雪崩) conditions off the mountain.”可知，可能会发生雪崩，是因为下雪了。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们必须作为一个团队迅速赶回来，打一个安全电话，然后为第二天做准备。A. happily快乐地；B. shyly害羞地；C. slowly缓慢地；D. rapidly迅速地。根据前文“which meant avalanche (雪崩) conditions off the mountain.”可知，山上可能会发生雪崩，所以她们应是迅速赶回来。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对于Manyapu这样的新手来说，尽管她受过广泛的训练，但挑战更大。A. strange奇怪的；B. green不成熟的；C. skillful熟练的；D. learned学到的。根据前文“Malavath to the top of Mount Everest when in 2014, she became the youngest ever woman to 2 the top of the world’s highest mountain at 13.”可知，Manyapu只有13岁，所以推知应是一个新手。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们在帐篷里的时候，我们会谈论：“如果，你知道，我们无法到达顶峰，你知道，如果这样怎么办？如果那样呢？”A. hole洞；B. lab实验室；C. tent帐篷；D. school学校。根据前文“They had to 12 come back as a team, make a safety call and then prepare for the next day.”可知，她们去登山，但是因为可能得雪崩退了回来，结合常识，去登山，应是住在帐篷里。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是我们总是想回去互相鼓励，互相激励，你知道，让我们一步一步来。A. motivate激励；B. praise赞扬；C. inform通知；D. tease取笑。根据前文“we would always like to go back and encourage each other”可知，她们互相鼓励，根据and可知，空处和encourage并列，所以应是互相激励。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The silk industry in Sichuan is one of the original points of Chinese silk culture. Sichuan brocade (蜀锦) originated from the Spring and Autumn period, and fully developed in the Han and Tang ____36____ (dynasty). It has a history of more than 2, 000 years and had a far-reaching influence ____37____ traditional Chinese silk production. Sichuan brocade features light shades ____38____ (integrate) in an elegant and care free style, which shows Han Chinese characteristics and local traditions.
Sichuan brocade is one of China’s four most famous branches of brocade, the others ____39____ (be) Yun brocade in Nanjing, Song brocade in Suzhou and Zhuang brocade in Guangxi. With its ____40____ (attract) designs and bright, clear colors that follow the style of Chinese-ink paintings, Sichuan brocade was put on the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006.
Silk ____41____ (produce) in Sichuan Province since ancient times and Chengdu was the starting point of the southern Silk Road. Sichuan brocade is made with local silk and colored silk threads, ____42____ are the raw materials. Special embroidery (刺绣) skills are used ____43____ (turn) brocade into quilt covers, pillowcases, clothes and shoes.
____44____ subjects of the Sichuan brocade are rich and varied. Some come from legends, myths, historical stories, and others come from landscape, figures, flowers, birds and animals, _____45_____ (especial) the beasts that symbolize fortune and long life.
【答案】36. dynasties
37. on##upon
38. integrated
39. being 40. attractive
41. has been produced
42. which 43. to turn
44. The 45. especially
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了蜀锦的历史以及特色。
【36题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：蜀锦起源于春秋时期，在汉唐时期得到充分发展。根据上文the Han and Tang可知dynasty应用复数形式。故填dynasties。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：它有2000多年的历史，对中国传统丝绸生产产生了深远的影响。表示“对……产生深远的影响”短语为have a far-reaching influence on/upon。故填on/upon。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：蜀锦以淡雅的色调为特色，体现了汉族特色和地方传统。句中已有谓语动词features且无连词，故空处用非谓语动词；分析句子结构可知integrate与逻辑主语light shades构成被动关系，故用过去分词，故填integrated。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：蜀锦是中国四大著名织锦之一，其他三个是南京的云锦、苏州的宋锦和广西的壮锦。此处为独立主格结构，others与be为主动关系，故用现在分词形式。故填being。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：2006年，蜀锦被列入国家非物质文化遗产名录，因为它具有中国水墨画风格的迷人图案和明亮、清晰的色彩。修饰名词designs应用形容词attractive，故填attractive。
【41题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：四川自古就生产丝绸，成都是南方丝绸之路的起点。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据后文since ancient times可知为现在完成时的被动语态，主语为Silk，助动词用has。故填has been produced。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：蜀锦是用当地的丝绸和彩色丝线作为原料制成的。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词local silk and colored silk threads，在从句作主语，指物，应用关系代词which。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：用特殊的刺绣技巧把锦缎做成被套、枕套、衣服和鞋子。此处为短语be used to do sth.表示“被用来做某事”。故填to turn。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：蜀锦的题材丰富多样。此处subjects特指蜀锦的题材，应用定冠词the，首字母大写。故填The。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：有些来自传说、神话、历史故事，还有一些来自风景、人物、花卉、鸟类和动物，尤其是象征着财富和长寿的野兽。此处应用副词especially作评注状语，表强调。故填especially。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 《中学生英文报》正在举办英语征文活动，题目为“Convenience or Burden”请你以二维码为话题投稿，内容包括：
1. 二维码的利弊；2. 你的观点。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 标题与部分首句已写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：二维码QR code
Convenience or Burden
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Convenience or Burden
Nowadays, QR codes are everywhere in our lives. They have clearly led to increased convenience in our daily life. With a clear “beep” after scanning a QR code by WeChat or Alipay, a cashless payment will instantly be accomplished, thus saving us the trouble of carrying wallets around, not to mention its function to keep electronic records of every transaction.
However, as opportunities and requirements for scanning increase, what should be a convenience and quick scan can sometimes be turned into a burden. Imagine yourself in a restaurant with a smartphone without power, cold, hungry and penniless, and the boss only accepts orders placed through a mini-program on WeChat/Alipay! What a bad luck!
From my perspective, the widespread use of QR codes is more of a convenience than a burden. QR codes save time, increase security and help consumers make informed choices. We can easily solve the problem of battery anxiety by carrying a power bank on us.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以二维码为话题向《中学生英文报》正在举办的英语征文活动投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
立即：instantly→promptly
在我看来：from my perspective→from where I stand
解决：solve→tackle
导致：lead to→result in
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Nowadays, QR codes are everywhere in our lives. They have clearly led to increased convenience in our daily life.
拓展句：Nowadays QR codes are everywhere in our lives, which have clearly led to increased convenience in our daily life.
【点睛】[高分句型1] With a clear “beep” after scanning a QR code by WeChat or Alipay, a cashless payment will instantly be accomplished, thus saving us the trouble of carrying wallets around, not to mention its function to keep electronic records of every transaction. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] However, as opportunities and requirements for scanning increase, what should be a convenience and quick scan can sometimes be turned into a burden. (运用了what引导的主语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。
When Marco was a boy, he tried everything to get his father’s love and attention. He worked hard to earn exceptional marks and always tried to behave well. But he was so sensitive and shy that he always hid behind his hair, which he wore long around his face. To make it worse, Marco was naturally shorter than the other kids. This added to his already low self-confidence.
At 14, he and his younger sister Sandra moved in with their dad and his new wife. His father was busy and their communication was nonexistent. The only time his dad ever spoke to him was to be demanding or critical. He began to fear coming home from school every day, feeling desperately alone and isolated.
One day his father, tripped over Marco’s bike in the garage. The angry reaction left Marco in despair, thus crying out, “That’s it! I’m going to kill myself.”
“You don’t even have the guts!” replied his father.
For two days, all Marco could think of was wanting to die, but he didn’t want to prove his father was right. Angry and sad, Marco was stuck.
Two days later, his aunt called him. This seemed like a miracle. Aunt Ginette usually only called on his birthday. She said she had just seen some young teenagers participate in a public speaking contest and she thought about him. She told him she firmly believed he could perform on stage like those kids, since she had seen him do skits (幽默短剧) for the family at Christmas.
Marco was shocked. Him In a public speaking contest, which was contrary to his shy personality But Aunt Ginette was sure it was something he could do. Feeling her strong belief, Marco agreed.
All that winter, twice a week after dinner, he took three different buses in each direction for the three-hour round-trip to practice in the place where the competition would take place. Marco was taken by a feeling he never felt before. The hours and the obstacles no longer counted. The criticism from his father around his absence for after-dinner chores didn’t matter.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右：
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Four months later, the big night arrived.
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With the championship, Marco’s new life started.
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【答案】范文
Four months later, the big night arrived. His family members were all in the audience. The nine other contestants were all older than him. Marco was overwhelmed-the whole thing just felt so much bigger than him, and butterflies filled his stomach. But when he stepped onto the stage and began to speak, he felt totally at home, totally at peace, and a kind of bliss stole over him. He was funny, witty and acted extremely natural as he spoke. The audience loved him, offering thunderous applause from time to time! He felt energized and very alive-it felt like a real birth. To his amazement and delight, he won!
With the championship, Marco’s new life started. His long hair was never seen. His self-esteem and self-confidence started to grow. Not only did he regain his hope for life, but he also came to realize he deserved to be happy and respected. Love and attention from his father was solid evidence of that. He even started giving speeches based on his own life to inspire others to be brave and confident. That contest was a truly defining moment in his life. It all happened because of a single phone call, from one single person who simply believed in him. Such confidence in Marco did make a big difference.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了当马可还是个孩子的时候，他想尽一切办法得到父亲的爱和关注。他努力学习，取得优异的成绩，并总是努力表现良好。但他太敏感、太害羞了。于是马克在阿姨的鼓励下，参加了一次公开演讲比赛，最后因为他风趣、机智，说话时表现得非常自然，观众们都很喜欢他，他也获得了自信。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“四个月后，重要的夜晚到来了”可知，第一段可描写马克比赛时的出色表现以及观众对他的看法。
②由第二段首句内容“随着冠军的到来，马可的新生活开始了”可知，第二段可描写马克变得自信，那场比赛是他一生中真正的决定性时刻。
2.续写线索：比赛开始——感到紧张——表现出色——赢得喜爱——发生改变——马克感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①鼓舞：inspire /encourage
②开始：begin/start
③意识到：realize /be aware of
情绪类
①幽默：witty/humorous
②惊讶：amazement/surprise
【点睛】[高分句型1] Not only did he regain his hope for life, but he also came to realize he deserved to be happy and respected. (运用了倒装句)
[高分句型2] But when he stepped onto the stage and began to speak, he felt totally at home, totally at peace, and a kind of bliss stole over him. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)高三英语专题考试一
2024.3.4-3.5(周一周二)
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Last week, four speakers shared, at the Skoll World Forum, why they find themselves smiling in spite of everything.
Ava Duvernay
I don’t believe that all of the problems are happening to us. I believe they’re happening for us. Lonnie Holley is a wonderful artist who uses waste material to create artworks. He says we shouldn’t think of it as garbage. Rather it can be turned into something new.
Mahali Hlasa
I love my family. I was brought up in a very close family. Of course we fight, but we also laugh together. We share all the joys and the pains and find comfort in that. When I want to be happy, my family is always there for me. With these people who I love, I know that I am safe.
Rodrigo Paris Rojas
I find optimism in villages and slums (贫民窟). That’s because despite the difficult environment around them, they still come together and celebrate at different times of year. They bring so many smiles and so much joy. When I see that, I say, “I have more money and more education than them, but they’re way happier than me. ”So I find optimism in those ways of celebrating life and building community.
Edgard Gouveia Jr.
I’ve found optimism among kids — Black, white, poor, rich. They play. They enjoy life. They connect. It’s only later that they learn about differences and start to behave differently. But when I see how they interact as children, it’s all about playfulness. Even during war times or in very poor neighborhoods, I see kids finding ways to create joy among themselves.
1. What is Lonnie Holley
A. An artist.
B. A consultant.
C. A teacher.
D. A waste collector.
2. What did Mahali Hlasa stress in the speech at the Skoll World Forum
A. Charity and voluntary work.
B. Positive thinking and creativity.
C. Money and comfortable life.
D. Family life and close relationship.
3. What did Edgard Gouveia Jr. most likely mean
A. Don’t send children to schools.
B. Try to grow up as slowly as possible.
C. Being playful is still important in adult life.
D. It is necessary to help kids affected by wars.
B
Moments ago, a seal was resting on a piece of floating ice deep in an Antarctic channel. Then three hungry killer whales appeared. When the seal noticed them, it was already surrounded.
On this sheet of sea ice, the nearly thousand-pound sea l would be unreachable for most of his enemies in nature. But these killer whales had mastered a hunting technique called wave washing: working together to turn water into a weapon.
Having identified their target, the killer whales formed a battle line and started rushing toward the ice. Just before reaching it, they rolled to their sides in a single, synchronized (同步的) motion. The wave they created was so powerful that it flooded the ice sheet and washed the frightened seal close to the edge of the ice sheet. Slowly and methodically, they repeated the attack. At the third time, the wave sent the helpless seal flying into the sea. It struggled to climb onto a piece of ice, but then disappeared from view...
“The level of intelligence that went into making each wave was staggering. They solved the problem with very complex teamwork. They used water as a tool,” said wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory, who had spent a decade tracking those killer whales, known as Bls. “I rarely saw failed hunts. This behavior was not what they were born with. It was learned and mastered over decades. Every time they made waves, it almost felt like more of a teaching experience than hunting. It was terrifying to watch.”
But as Antarctica warms and sea ice disappears, seals are increasingly staying on land, out of killer whales’ reach.
“I’ve found Bls are losing about 5 percent of their population every year. Whether this subgroup will go extinct or just adapt their behavior, I don’t know,” said Gregory. “But with fewer opportunities for the killer whales to wave wash, I’m seeing an extinction of a culture.”
4. How did the killer whales get the seal on the ice sheet
A. By making huge waves. B. By jumping onto the ice sheet.
C. By destroying the ice sheet. D. By waiting underwater patiently.
5. Which of the following best explains “staggering” underlined in paragraph 4
A. Puzzling. B. Shocking. C. Satisfying. D. Annoying.
6. What is Bertie Gregory most worried about
A. The seals and killer whales. B. The rising sea level.
C. The loss of a hunting skill. D. The disappeared ice sheet.
7. What can be inferred about the wave washing behavior
A. It is a natural behavior with whales. B. Usually, the smartest whales can learn it.
C. It can be carried out by one whale alone. D. Perhaps, it is only mastered by certain groups.
C
“Woman reading book, under a night sky, dreamy atmosphere,” I type into Deep Dream Generator’s Text 2 Dream feature. In less than a minute, an image is returned tome showing what I’ve described.
Welcome to the world of AI image generation, where you can create what on the surface looks like top-rank artwork using just a few text prompts (提示). But closer examination shows oddities. The face of the woman in my image has very odd features, and appears to be holding multiple books. And, while there’s an initial thrill at seeing an image appear, there’s no creative satisfaction.
AI image generation could impact everything from film to graphic novels and more. Children’s illustrators were quick to raise concerns about the technology. They say AI-generated art is the exact opposite of what art is believed to be. Fundamentally, art is all about translating something that you feel internally into something that exists externally. Whatever form it takes, true art is about the creative process much more than it’s about the final piece. And simply pressing a button to generate an image is not a creative process.
Beyond creativity, there are deeper issues. To create images from prompts, AI generators rely on databases of already existing art and text. This could lead to the creation of images that are intentionally meant to imitate the style of other artists, without their agreement. There is an argument that AI generators work no differently to humans when it comes to being influenced by others’ work, However, a human artist is also adding emotion and nuance (细微差别) into the mix. AI doesn’t do the same—it can only copy.
The increasing use of AI will also lead to a devaluing of the work of artists. There’s already a negative prejudice towards the creative industry. People will begin to think that their “work” is as valid as that created by someone who has spent a career making art. It’s nonsense, of course. You can use your mobile phone to take a nice picture of your daughters, but you are no match for professionals.
8. What does the writer think of his image creation
A. Exciting. B. Appealing C. Unsatisfying. D. Shocking.
9. What do children’s illustrators value most about art
A. The creating process. B. The final work.
C. Personal feelings. D. External forms.
10. What is Paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
A. The styles of human artworks and AI ones.
B. Human artists’ influence on AI generators.
C. Different means used in human and AI art creation.
D. The drawbacks of drawing from existing art and text.
11. Which of the following best summarizes the last paragraph
A. Art is the mirror of life.
B. Rome is not built in a day.
C. No man can do two things at once.
D. Jack of all trades, master of none.
D
Household chores (家务活) may contribute to healthy aging, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Open. Researchers from Singapore found that regular physical activity, including tasks like dusting, scrubbing floors, and washing windows, can improve physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and decrease falls, immobility, dependency, and mortality among older adults.
The study involved 249 participants aged 21 to 64 and 240 participants aged 65 to 90. Participants completed cognitive (认知) function tests and physical capability assessments. They were asked about their levels of physical activity, including light housework (such as dusting) and heavy housework (such as floor-scrubbing). The researchers found that older adults who engaged in high amounts of heavy housework had higher cognitive and attention scores compared to those who did low levels or no heavy housework at all. These participants also had lower sit-to-stand times and were at a lower risk of falling. Similarly, older adults who reported high levels of light housework had higher cognitive and memory scores compared to those who did low levels of such tasks.
Dr. Shiou-Liang Wee, co-author of the research, emphasized that health messaging on staying active should not only focus on recreational physical activities. He highlighted that housework is a purposeful activity performed by many older adults and is linked to sharper memory and better fall protection.
However, experts urge caution when interpreting the study’s findings. Professor Gill Livingston from University College London noted that people who are not well may be expected to do less housework, and the study did not establish a causal relationship between housework and health outcomes. Professor Charlie Foster from the University of Bristol highlighted that the study relied on self-reported levels of household chores, which may be inaccurate, and did not fully consider other factors that could influence the results. While the study suggests that household chore may have benefits for older adults’ health, further research is needed to better understand the relationship between housework and healthy aging.
12. How did the researchers measure the participants’ levels of physical activity
A. By analyzing the participants’ daily routines.
B. By doing household chores with the participants.
C. By carrying out a test on the participants.
D. By listening to the participants’ spoken reports.
13. What can we know about the study
A. Household chores, heavy or light, do help.
B. The more housework for the elderly, the better.
C. The subjects are of similar age.
D. Light housework improves health better.
14. What do Gill Livingston and Charlie Foster think of the result of the study
A. Objective. B. Meaningless. C. Partial. D. Successful.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Definite limitation of a study on healthy aging.
B. The introduction to a study on household chores.
C Housework arguments among different experts.
D. Possible function of household chores for healthy aging.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The secret to truly enjoying life lies in making small changes to everyday lives. Taking care of yourself and connecting with others are just some of the ways you can live a happy life. We’ve made an extensive list of practical tips. ____16____
Put yourself and your happiness first. While making a decision, choose the things that will make you the most pleased.____17____ When you focus on your passions and interests, you’ll feel more optimistic and energized. And allow yourself to be involved in the small things that can keep your spirits up, such as going for a short walk each day.
Reward yourself for making progress and continuing to grow. Make sure to celebrate even the smallest signs of progress and growth rather than only praising yourself for the successes. Give yourself an encouraging gesture or word occasionally.____18____ Or, be sure to reward yourself with small breaks throughout the workday.
____19____ Rather than bottling up all of your thoughts and keeping them to yourself, let others know when you need something. Doing so can help you become more confident and feel like you have control over your life. When you speak your mind and live life on your own terms, you’ll be more content.
Turn off the news every now and then. Consuming too much negative news can lead to stress. While it’s great to keep up with current events, the news can have a bad effect on your happiness levels if lots of negative things have happened recently.____20____ If you still want to read, avoid potentially stressful topics.
A. Be honest about your wants and needs.
B Don’t be afraid to seek out new experiences.
C. They’ll help you enjoy your life to the fullest.
D. Also, make taking care of yourself a top priority.
E. Invest your time and resources in improving yourself.
F. Even just skipping it for a day or two might help ease your worry.
G. Buy yourself a treat whenever you cross something off your to-do list.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Exploring the peaks of the world’s highest mountains has become almost second nature for Poorna Malavath and Kavya Manyapu. It has taken Manyapu to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) where her research has included designing ____21____ suits, and Malavath to the top of Mount Everest when in 2014, she became the youngest ever woman to ____22____ the top of the world’s highest mountain at 13.
Now, these two women have channeled their ____23____ spirit into climbing some of the world’s most difficult mountains as part of their campaign, Project Shakthi, which ____24____ money to fund girls’ education. At the end of August, they climbed a 6,012m virgin peak in Ladakh, India — one previously unmapped and ____25____ by human expeditions.
Never climbed before, the mountain ____26____ difficult challenges for even an experienced mountaineer like Malavath, for there were neither trails to follow nor ____27____ from previous climbers to stick to. “We have to prepare ourselves ____28____ to accept everything,” Malavath said. “So it’s completely different and it’s given me so much knowledge to ____29____ others.”
Complex weather conditions that turned to snow at high ____30____ added to the complexities of climbing a virgin peak. The night when they were to set out it ____31____, which meant avalanche (雪崩) conditions off the mountain. They had to ____32____ come back as a team, make a safety call and then prepare for the next day. So it was very challenging.
And for a relatively ____33____ climber like Manyapu, though she had trained extensively, the challenges were even greater.
“When we were, in the ____34____, we would talk about: ‘What if, you know, we won’t be able to make it to the summit, you know, what if this What if that ’” Manyapu says. “But then we would always like to go back and encourage each other and ____35____ each other that, you know, let’s just take it one step at a time.”
21.
A. women B. climber C. sports D. space
22.
A. cut B. hold C. reach D. draw
23
A. exploring B. mapping C. leading D. writing
24.
A. designs B. lends C. changes D. raises
25.
A. questioned B. untouched C. deserted D. forgotten
26.
A. explained B. discovered C. presented D. predicted
27.
A. luggage B. assistance C. money D. advice
28
A. mentally B. physically C. temporarily D. steadily
29.
A. guide B. persuade C. understand D. order
30.
A. expense B. speed C. altitude D. midnight
31.
A. rained B. snowed C. ended D. began
32.
A. happily B. shyly C. slowly D. rapidly
33.
A. strange B. green C. skillful D. learned
34.
A. hole B. lab C. tent D. school
35.
A. motivate B. praise C. inform D. tease
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The silk industry in Sichuan is one of the original points of Chinese silk culture. Sichuan brocade (蜀锦) originated from the Spring and Autumn period, and fully developed in the Han and Tang ____36____ (dynasty). It has a history of more than 2, 000 years and had a far-reaching influence ____37____ traditional Chinese silk production. Sichuan brocade features light shades ____38____ (integrate) in an elegant and care free style, which shows Han Chinese characteristics and local traditions.
Sichuan brocade is one of China’s four most famous branches of brocade, the others ____39____ (be) Yun brocade in Nanjing, Song brocade in Suzhou and Zhuang brocade in Guangxi. With its ____40____ (attract) designs and bright, clear colors that follow the style of Chinese-ink paintings, Sichuan brocade was put on the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006.
Silk ____41____ (produce) in Sichuan Province since ancient times and Chengdu was the starting point of the southern Silk Road. Sichuan brocade is made with local silk and colored silk threads, ____42____ are the raw materials. Special embroidery (刺绣) skills are used ____43____ (turn) brocade into quilt covers, pillowcases, clothes and shoes.
____44____ subjects of the Sichuan brocade are rich and varied. Some come from legends, myths, historical stories, and others come from landscape, figures, flowers, birds and animals, _____45_____ (especial) the beasts that symbolize fortune and long life.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 《中学生英文报》正在举办英语征文活动，题目为“Convenience or Burden”请你以二维码为话题投稿，内容包括：
1. 二维码的利弊；2. 你的观点。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 标题与部分首句已写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：二维码QR code
Convenience or Burden
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。
When Marco was a boy, he tried everything to get his father’s love and attention. He worked hard to earn exceptional marks and always tried to behave well. But he was so sensitive and shy that he always hid behind his hair, which he wore long around his face. To make it worse, Marco was naturally shorter than the other kids. This added to his already low self-confidence.
At 14, he and his younger sister Sandra moved in with their dad and his new wife. His father was busy and their communication was nonexistent. The only time his dad ever spoke to him was to be demanding or critical. He began to fear coming home from school every day, feeling desperately alone and isolated.
One day his father, tripped over Marco’s bike in the garage. The angry reaction left Marco in despair, thus crying out, “That’s it! I’m going to kill myself.”
“You don’t even have the guts!” replied his father.
For two days, all Marco could think of was wanting to die, but he didn’t want to prove his father was right. Angry and sad, Marco was stuck.
Two days later, his aunt called him. This seemed like a miracle. Aunt Ginette usually only called on his birthday. She said she had just seen some young teenagers participate in a public speaking contest and she thought about him. She told him she firmly believed he could perform on stage like those kids, since she had seen him do skits (幽默短剧) for the family at Christmas.
Marco was shocked. Him In a public speaking contest, which was contrary to his shy personality But Aunt Ginette was sure it was something he could do. Feeling her strong belief, Marco agreed.
All that winter, twice a week after dinner, he took three different buses in each direction for the three-hour round-trip to practice in the place where the competition would take place. Marco was taken by a feeling he never felt before. The hours and the obstacles no longer counted. The criticism from his father around his absence for after-dinner chores didn’t matter.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右：
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Four months later, the big night arrived.
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With the championship, Marco’s new life started.
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