金华市曙光学校2023－2024学年第二学期第一次阶段性考试
高二年级英语试题卷
(满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟)
第二部分 阅读理解(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
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration（ETA）supports a wide variety of programs to ensure that all youth have the skills and training they need to successfully make the switch to adulthood and careers. These programs include:
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Applicants for apprenticeship programs must be at least 16 years old and meet the program sponsor's qualifications.
YouthBuild
YouthBuild programs give at-risk youth ages 16-24 the opportunity to transform their lives by earning their high school certificate of graduation or an equally state-recognized degree, learning to be community leaders, and preparing for college and other post-secondary training opportunities.
Job Corps
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential, education, and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Private companies, state agencies, federal agencies, and unions recruit young people to participate in Job Corps, where they can train for and be placed in jobs.
Youth Connections
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act（WIOA）of 2014 is carrying out a comprehensive youth employment program for serving qualified youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.
For more information about youth programs, visit ETA's Division of Youth Services page.
21. What can participants do in the YouthBuild
A. Obtain a graduation certificate. B. Lead the state communities.
C. Prepare for secondary training. D. Study theories of skilled work.
22. Which program is suitable for teenagers aged 15
A. YouthBuild. B. Youth Connections.
C. Job Corps. D. Apprenticeship.
23. What is the author's purpose of writing the text
A. To improve youth training. B. To advertise for youth services.
C. To transform youth development. D. To introduce ETA youth programs.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了劳工部就业和培训管理局的四个培训项目。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据YouthBuild部分的“YouthBuild programs give at-risk youth ages 16-24 the opportunity to transform their lives by earning their high school certificate of graduation or an equally state-recognized degree, learning to be community leaders, and preparing for college and other post-secondary training opportunities. (YouthBuild计划为16-24岁的高危青年提供了改变生活的机会，他们可以获得高中毕业证书或同等国家认可的学位，学习成为社区领导者，并为大学和其他中学后培训机会做准备。)”可知，参与者在YouthBuild中可以取得毕业证书。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Youth Connections部分的“The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act（WIOA）of 2014 is carrying out a comprehensive youth employment program for serving qualified youth, ages 14-24… (2014年的《劳动力创新和机会法案》（WIOA）正在为14-24岁的合格青年实施一项全面的青年就业计划……)”可知，Youth Connections适合15岁的青少年。故选B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration（ETA）supports a wide variety of programs to ensure that all youth have the skills and training they need to successfully make the switch to adulthood and careers. These programs include: (劳工部就业和培训管理局（ETA）支持各种各样的计划，以确保所有年轻人都拥有成功过渡到成年和职业所需的技能和培训。这些计划包括：)”可知，本文旨在介绍四个ETA青年项目。故选D。
B
Passing the Cities through the Lens (镜头) of Women, a solo exhibition by Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller, is being held at the Swiss embassy in Beijing.
Between 2016 and 2019, Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller embarked on a journey to a number of Chinese cities, weaving a narrative as she engaged with the stories of women from different backgrounds. Her vision of the women, the challenges they confront, and their distinctive spirit are the focuses of the artist’s subsequent explorations.
In the bustling streets of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, Hong Kong, Beijing and Kunming in Yunnan province, Gfeller found a means of exploring the essence of these urban landscapes by focusing her lens on women. On Saturday, the Swiss embassy in Beijing launched a solo exhibition, Passing the Cities through the Lens of Women, which spotlights the perspectives and voices of women with photographs, texts, and videos. Through her lens, Gfeller skillfully establishes a dialogue and builds a bridge between the narratives of the women and the liveliness of the cities they inhabit.
For Gfeller, women’s voices are very important in modern Chinese society. During shooting, she learned how the women perceive the new ways of life and how they find an anchor in their cities. “The moment I pressed the shutter, I felt like I became part of the city,” Gfeller says.
Ambassador of Switzerland to China Jurg Burri said at the opening ceremony, “Ms Gfeller cares very much about people, especially women in cities. Women’s issues are a global topic and I hope that more women’s voices will be heard.”
The exhibition is open to the public until the end of March. The 58-year-old artist is known for her focus on landscape photography. Using techniques like montage, collage, and superimposition, she creates unique photographic artworks.
24. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A leaflet. B. A newspaper. C. A brochure. D. A research paper.
25. What does Catherine Gfeller’s exhibition focus on
A. Chinese women’s viewpoints. B. Chinese urban landscapes.
C. Chinese traditional roles of women. D. Chinese women’s status in society.
26. Why does the author cite Jurg Burri’s words
A. Jurg Burri is the Ambassador of Switzerland to China.
B. The theme of Catherine Gfeller exhibition is a global topic.
C. Jurg Burri is in favor of Catherine Gfeller’s means of exploring cities.
D. Catherine Gfeller attaches great importance to women’s perspectives.
27. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To introduce an exhibition. B. To educate readers.
C. To persuade readers. D. To advertise an exhibition.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了瑞士艺术家凯瑟琳·格费勒(Catherine Gfeller)的个展“通过女性的镜头穿越城市”正在瑞士驻北京大使馆举行。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Passing the Cities through the Lens (镜头) of Women, a solo exhibition by Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller, is being held at the Swiss embassy in Beijing.(瑞士艺术家凯瑟琳·格费勒(Catherine Gfeller)的个展“通过女性的镜头穿越城市”正在瑞士驻北京大使馆举行。)”可知，文章主要介绍了瑞士艺术家凯瑟琳·格费勒(Catherine Gfeller)的个展的相关情况，由此可推知，文章可能出自报纸。故选B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“On Saturday, the Swiss embassy in Beijing launched a solo exhibition, Passing the Cities through the Lens of Women, which spotlights the perspectives and voices of women with photographs, texts, and videos.(上周六，瑞士驻北京大使馆举办了一场名为“通过女性的镜头穿越城市”的个展，通过照片、文字和视频聚焦女性的观点和声音。)”可知，Catherine Gfeller的展览聚焦中国女性的观点。故选A。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Ambassador of Switzerland to China Jurg Burri said at the opening ceremony, “Ms Gfeller cares very much about people, especially women in cities. Women’s issues are a global topic and I hope that more women’s voices will be heard.”(瑞士驻华大使Jurg Burri在开幕式上说：“Gfeller女士非常关心人，特别是城市中的女性。女性问题是一个全球性的话题，我希望更多女性的声音能被听到。”)”可推知，作者引用Jurg Burri是为了说明Catherine Gfeller非常重视女性的观点。故选D。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Passing the Cities through the Lens (镜头) of Women, a solo exhibition by Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller, is being held at the Swiss embassy in Beijing.(瑞士艺术家凯瑟琳·格费勒(Catherine Gfeller)的个展“通过女性的镜头穿越城市”正在瑞士驻北京大使馆举行。)”可知，文章主要介绍了瑞士艺术家凯瑟琳·格费勒(Catherine Gfeller)的个展的相关情况，由此可知，文章的写作目的是为了介绍一个展览。故选A。
C
Many got sleepless nights after Sora amazed the world with its remarkable ability of creating videos directly from text instructions. Discussions about what the artificial intelligence model can do and make a difference continue.
Some said it could give a huge blow to traditional industries such as film and television making, looking forward to the day when a movie can be created right after a novel is put into the model. But others remain skeptical about how powerful the model can be in changing the landscape of AI application.
Developed by a group of young talent from Microsoft-backed company OpenAI, the text-to-video model can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user’s prompt.
Shen Yang, a professor at the School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University , said, “Sora represents a revolutionary leap in the field of AI-generated content (AIGC).”
As one of the leading scholars in AI research in China, Shen leads a team that studies the philosophy of AI. Until he learned about Sora on February 16, Shen was quite satisfied with his team’s AI-generated videos. A two-minute video on the Spring Festival produced by Shen’s team have recently won many likes on social media platforms. “Compared with the new model Sora, what we used are tools of the previous generation. There’s a huge gap in between," said Shen.
As a frequent user of AI, Shen said the technology not only helps improve his productivity, but also benefits his daily life. His wife was suffering from cancer and many complications, and he used AI to assist in finding treatment, which has remarkably prolonged her life. He even wrote an award-winning science fiction novel using AI.
However, new technologies do not mean good news to everyone. Many also concern about AI models’ safety issues since related regulations are lagging behind.
Sora is going to bring changes in many fields, including short video, film and television, news, games, advertising, education, and even industrial manufacturing, according to Shen. There is still much room to improve AI models. For instance, current AI models are not capable of drawing characters accurately and quickly. Shop signs lack meaning in Sora’s demo video showing a woman walking down a street in Tokyo. But these problems are believed to be solved as models update.
28. Which of the following might have similar meaning to the underlined word in Paragraph 2
A. push. B. strike. C. warning. D. bonus.
29. What can we know from the passage
A. All people can not benefit from the new AI technologies.
B. AI model’s safety isn’t concerning despite lagging legal restrictions.
C. The AI-generated videos by Shen Yang’s team were better than those created by Sora.
D. The text-to-video model was developed by a group of young talent from Tsinghua University.
30. What kind of attitude does Shen have towards Sora
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Unconcerned. D. Reserved.
31. Which of the following is the best title
A. Sora: An AI video. B. Video Making: AI Models.
C. Sora: A Powerful AI Tool. D. Video Making: Future of AI.
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. A 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了Sora这个强大的AI工具并对其在改变人工智能应用前景方面的强大程度展开了讨论。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“looking forward to the day when a movie can be created right after a novel is put into the model.(期待着把小说放进模型里，马上就能拍成电影的一天。)”可知，有人说，这将给电影、电视等传统产业带来巨大的冲击。由此可知，blow意为“冲击”。故选B。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第七段“However, new technologies do not mean good news to everyone. Many also concern about AI models’ safety issues since related regulations are lagging behind.(然而，新技术并不对每个人都意味着好消息。由于相关法规滞后，很多人担心人工智能模型的安全性问题。)”可推知，并不是所有人都能从新的人工智能技术中受益。故选A。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Shen Yang, a professor at the School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University , said, “Sora represents a revolutionary leap in the field of AI-generated content (AIGC).”(清华大学新闻与传播学院教授沈阳表示:“Sora代表了人工智能生成内容(AIGC)领域的革命性飞跃。”)”可推知，Shen对Sora持支持态度。故选A。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Many got sleepless nights after Sora amazed the world with its remarkable ability of creating videos directly from text instructions.(在Sora以其直接根据文字指令制作视频的卓越能力震惊世界之后，许多人都失眠了。)”和文章第四段“Shen Yang, a professor at the School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University , said, “Sora represents a revolutionary leap in the field of AI-generated content (AIGC).”(清华大学新闻与传播学院教授沈阳表示:“Sora代表了人工智能生成内容(AIGC)领域的革命性飞跃。”)”可知，文章主要介绍了Sora这个强大的AI工具。故选C。
D
The weather in Texas may have cooled since the recent extreme heat, but the temperature will be high at the State Board of Education meeting in Austin this month as officials debate how climate change is taught in Texas schools.
Pat Hardy, who agrees with the views of the energy department, is resisting proposed changes to science standards for pre-teen pupils. These would emphasize the significance of human activity in recent climate change and encourage discussion of reduction measures.
Most scientists and experts sharply argue against Hardy’s views. “They casually view the career work of scholars and scientists as just another misguided opinion,” says Dan Quinn, senior communications strategist at the Texas Freedom Network, a non-profit group that monitors public education. Such debates reflect fierce discussions across the US and around the world, as researchers, policymakers, teachers and students step up demands for a greater focus on teaching about the facts of climate change in schools.
A study, looking at how state public schools across the country address climate change in science classes, gave barely half of US states a grade B+ or higher. Among the 10 worst performers were some of the most populous states, including Texas, which was given the lowest grade (F) and has a huge influence because its textbooks are widely sold elsewhere.
Glenn Branch, the center’s deputy director, cautions that setting state-level science standards is only one limited norm in a country that decentralizes (使分权) decisions to local school boards. Even if a state is considered a high performer in its science standards, “that does not mean it will be taught”, he says.
Branch points out that, even if a growing number of official guidelines and textbooks reflect scientific consensus (共识) on climate change, unofficial educational materials that convey more biased (带有偏见的) perspectives are being distributed to teachers. They include materials sponsored by libertarian think-tanks (智库) and energy industry associations.
32. Why is the weather in Texas mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To forecast a policy shift in Texas schools. B. To stress the consequences of climate change.
C. To indicate the atmosphere at the board meeting. D. To draw the public’s attention to energy shortages.
33. What does Quinn think of Hardy
A. Hardy overstates the existing panic. B. Hardy denies the value of scientific work.
C. Hardy shows no concern for pre-teens. D. Hardy expresses self-contradictory views
34. Which will Branch probably agree about state-level science standards
A. The standards call for regular revision. B. The standards cater to local needs.
C. The standards have limited influence. D. The standards require urgent application.
35. What is implied about climate change teaching in some schools in the last paragraph
A. It agrees to major public demands. B. It reflects teachers’ personal biases.
C. It may misrepresent the energy department. D. It can be impacted by external forces.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讨论了德克萨斯州教育委员会关于气候变化教学的争议。一些官员提议改变教学标准以更强调人类活动对气候变化的影响，但也有人持反对意见。尽管一些州已经采取了行动，但美国各地对气候变化在学校教育中的重视程度仍存在差异。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The weather in Texas may have cooled since the recent extreme heat, but the temperature will be high at the State Board of Education meeting in Austin this month as officials debate how climate change is taught in Texas schools.(得益于最近极端高温的减缓，德克萨斯州的天气可能已经变凉，但本月奥斯汀的州教育委员会会议上的气温将会很高，因为官员们将就在德克萨斯州学校中如何教授气候变化展开激烈辩论)”可推知，第一段中提到德克萨斯州的天气是为了在自然气候和州教育委员会会议的象征性气候之间建立一种隐喻性的联系。这表明，虽然天气可能已经降温，但会议上关于气候变化教育的讨论和辩论的温度仍然很高。它暗示了教育委员会会议的气氛。故选C项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Most scientists and experts sharply argue against Hardy’s views. “They casually view the career work of scholars and scientists as just another misguided opinion,” says Dan Quinn, senior communications strategist at the Texas Freedom Network, a non-profit group that monitors public education.(大多数科学家和专家强烈反对Hardy的观点。Dan Quinn是德克萨斯自由网络的高级传播策略师，这是一个监督公共教育的非营利组织，他说：“他们随意地将学者和科学家的职业工作视为另一种错误的观点，”)”可知，Quinn与大多数科学家和专家一样，强烈反对Hardy的观点，认为Hardy随意地将学者和科学家的职业工作视为另一种错误的观点，否认科学工作的价值。故选B项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“Glenn Branch, the center’s deputy director, cautions that setting state-level science standards is only one limited norm in a country that decentralizes (使分权) decisions to local school boards. Even if a state is considered a high performer in its science standards, “that does not mean it will be taught”, he says.(该中心副主任Glenn Branch警告说，在一个将决策权下放给地方学校董事会的国家，制定州级科学标准只是一种有限的规范。他说，即使一个州被认为在科学标准制定方面表现优异，“这并不意味着它制定的标准就一定能得到实施，能在教学中得到落实”)”可知，由于决策权下放到了地方学校董事会，所以，Branch认为统一制定的州级科学标准并不一定能得到落实，影响有限。故选C项。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据最近一段中“Branch points out that, even if a growing number of official guidelines and textbooks reflect scientific consensus (共识) on climate change, unofficial educational materials that convey more biased (带有偏见的) perspectives are being distributed to teachers.(Branch指出，尽管越来越多的官方指南和教科书反映了对气候变化的科学共识，但向教师分发的非官方教材传达了更多的偏见观点)”可知，最后一段中Branch暗示学校的气候变化教学会受到外部力量的影响，比如，非官方教材。故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nature supports us in a wide variety of ways, whether we are conscious of these gifts or not. ____36____ By following these tricks for first-time campers, anyone can engage with nature in a more grateful way.
Take full advantage of Nature
If you’re close to flowing water, you can choose from various approaches to stay hydrated, as well as wash dishes and do laundry, without taking much trouble to bring all your water with you. ____37____ This is a fantastic way to begin your day.
Do your Research
____38____ Some trees supply wood that’s appropriate for making walking sticks. Some wood is suitable for starting fires, while other wood is fit for keeping them going. Other trees may provide nuts and fruits.
Fully Enjoy Nature
My hope is that the strategies for first-time campers will help you appreciate the great outdoors. Whether you’re hiking, fishing, swimming, or cooking by a warm fire, each of them is fun. I live approximately 2 miles from fabulous Current River, which is fed by cold springs some 40 miles upstream. ___39___
I have no interest in hunting or party; I fancy simply sitting on a sand bar at dawn, watching the mist rise from the water. ____40____ I listen for the beavers making splashes at night with their wide, flat tails. I hear coyotes howling at night too. I’ve seen cottonmouth snakes and even panther tracks! I love the serenity and the small thrills, the kinds of experiences I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world.
A. I see and hear all kinds of wildlife.
B. But nature isn’t just there for us to exploit.
C. Set up a place where you can stay comfortably.
D. If you’re near a body of water, you can go swimming.
E. Become familiar with different trees and what they offer.
F. If you can accept nature as it is, it can work in your favor.
G. The river stays cool pretty much year-round and is refreshing in summer.
【答案】36. B 37. D 38. E 39. G 40. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些第一次露营的技巧。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Nature supports us in a wide variety of ways, whether we are conscious of these gifts or not.(无论我们是否意识到这些天赋，大自然都以各种各样的方式支持着我们。)”和下文“By following these tricks for first-time campers, anyone can engage with nature in a more grateful way.(通过以下这些第一次露营的技巧，任何人都可以以一种更感恩的方式与大自然接触。)”可知，上文提到大自然支持者我们，下文提到了一些帮助亲近自然的露营技巧，由此可推知，空处和上文形成转折关系。B项：But nature isn’t just there for us to exploit.(但是自然并不只是供我们去开发的。)符合语境。故选B。
【37题详解】
根据上文“If you’re close to flowing water, you can choose from various approaches to stay hydrated, as well as wash dishes and do laundry, without taking much trouble to bring all your water with you.(如果你离流水很近，你可以选择各种方法来保持水分，以及洗碗和洗衣服，而不用麻烦地随身携带所有的水。)”可知，空处和上文一起说明充分利用自然中水资源的方式。D项：If you’re near a body of water, you can go swimming.(如果你在水域附近，你可以去游泳。)符合语境。故选D。
【38题详解】
根据下文“Some trees supply wood that’s appropriate for making walking sticks. Some wood is suitable for starting fires, while other wood is fit for keeping them going. Other trees may provide nuts and fruits.(有些树提供的木材适合做手杖。有些木头适合生火，而另一些木头适合生火。其他树木可能提供坚果和水果。)”可知，本段建议熟悉不同的树木及其功能。E项：Become familiar with different trees and what they offer.(熟悉不同的树以及它们能提供什么。)符合语境。故选E。
【39题详解】
根据上文“I live approximately 2 miles from fabulous Current River, which is fed by cold springs some 40 miles upstream.(我住的地方离美丽的Current河大约2英里，这条河是由上游40英里的冷泉注入的。)”可知，空处承接上文，说明这条河的特征，G项中的“the river”指代上文中的“Current River”。G项：The river stays cool pretty much year-round and is refreshing in summer.(这条河一年四季都很凉爽，夏天也很清爽。)符合语境。故选G。
【40题详解】
根据下文“I listen for the beavers making splashes at night with their wide, flat tails. I hear coyotes howling at night too. I’ve seen cottonmouth snakes and even panther tracks! (我听着海狸在晚上用它们又宽又平的尾巴溅起水花的声音。我晚上也能听到土狼的嚎叫。我见过水腹蛇，甚至还有豹子的脚印！)”可知，空处提到作者见到和听到了很多野生动物。A项：I see and hear all kinds of wildlife.(我看到和听到各种各样的野生动物。)符合语境。故选A。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题: 每小题 1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
Adrienne Tully, an amateur photographer, went to the coast of a beach in Belmar, New Jersey. She planned to take photos of the ___41___ against the sea. Instead, she was able to ___42___ a frightening but happy journey. It all started last Sunday morning when she noticed a crowd ___43___ on the beach. Naturally, she joined them in the ___44___ of learning what was going on.
For a minute, Adrienne was ___45___ about what everyone was looking at. From how far away they were, it almost seemed like a bird. Looking closer, ___46___ , it was clearly a deer who was ___47___ on a raised rock in the middle of the ocean. The deer made a couple of ___48___ to swim back to the shore but the turbulent (汹涌的) water ___49___ all its efforts. Then someone who came out of nowhere ___50___ rode his surfboard to the deer. After a short magic while, the ___51___ managed to guide the deer out. Upon ___52___ ashore, the deer just ran north on the beach. Those watching nearby were no doubt ___53___ at the way this nameless young man ___54___ to help. But he somehow disappeared too, leaving people to hope he knows that he is greatly ___55___ for what he did.
41.
A. wildlife B. city C. fight D. sunrise
42.
A. launch B. anticipate C. shoot D. report
43.
A. cooperating B. forming C. arguing D. encountering
44.
A. hope B. charge C. absence D. face
45.
A. confused B. desperate C. anxious D. depressed
46.
A. fortunately B. however C. otherwise D. therefore
47.
A. defeated B. deserted C. stuck D. seated
48.
A. routines B. attempts C. excuses D. routes
49.
A. ruined B. interrupted C. canceled D. postponed
50.
A. purposely B. randomly C. elegantly D. heroically
51.
A. onlooker B. tourist C. surfer D. guide
52.
A. going B. washing C. thundering D. struggling
53.
A. ashamed B. mad C. amazed D. expert
54.
A. went off B. turned up C. settled down D. set out
55.
A. appreciated B. understood C. awarded D. supported
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. D 51. C 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一位业余摄影师意外记录下陌生人英勇救鹿的感人瞬间。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她计划对着大海拍日出的照片。A. wildlife野生动物；B. city城市；C. fight斗争；D. sunrise日出。根据下文“against the sea”以及“It all started last Sunday morning when she noticed a crowd ___3___ on the beach.”可知，事情发生在上周日的早上，推测这位业余摄影师计划拍摄日出的照片。故选D项。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，她拍摄了一段令人害怕但快乐的旅程。A. launch发行；B. anticipate预期；C. shoot拍摄；D. report报道。根据上文“She planned to take photos of the ___1___ against the sea.”可知，Adrienne计划去海边拍照片，所以此处表示取而代之的是，她拍摄了一段令人害怕但是快乐的旅程。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一切都始于上周日早上，当时她注意到海滩上有一群人。A. cooperating合作；B. forming形成，出现；C. arguing争论；D. encountering遇到。根据下文“Naturally, she joined them in the ___4___ of leaning what was going on.”可知，Adrienne加入人群，所以此处表示她注意到有一群人出现在海滩上。故选B项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：很自然，她加入了他们的行列，希望了解正在发生的事情。A. hope希望；B. charge主管；C. absence缺席；D. face表面。根据下文“leaning what was going on”以及“For a minute, Adrienne was ___5___ about what everyone was looking at.”可知，Adrienne加入人群，是希望了解发生了什么事情。故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有一分钟，阿德里安对每个人都在看什么感到困惑。A. confused困惑的；B. desperate绝望的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. depressed沮丧的。根据下文“From how far away they were, it almost seemed like a bird.”可知，此处表示Adrienne对于人们正在看的东西感到困惑。故选A项。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，仔细一看，显然是一只鹿被困在海中央一块凸起的岩石上。A. fortunately幸运的是；B. however然而；C. otherwise否则；D. therefore因此。根据上文“From how far away they were, it almost seemed like a bird.”以及下文“it was clearly a deer who was ___7___ on a raised rock in the middle of the ocean.”可知，句子前后表示转折关系，应用副词however，表示“然而”。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，仔细一看，显然是一只鹿被困在海中央一块凸起的岩石上。A. defeated打败；B. deserted遗弃；C. stuck卡住，困于；D. seated坐。根据下文“The deer made a couple of ___8___ to swim back to the shore but the turbulent water ___9___ all its efforts.”可知，此处表示鹿被困在岩石上。故选C项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这只鹿试了几次游回岸边，但汹涌的海水使它的努力付诸东流。A. routines常规；B. attempts尝试；C. excuses借口；D. routes路线。根据下文“to swim back to the shore but the turbulent water ___9___ all its efforts.”以及语境可知，此处表示鹿尝试游回岸边。故选B项。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这只鹿试了几次游回岸边，但汹涌的海水使它的努力付诸东流。A. ruined毁坏；B. interrupted打断；C. canceled取消；D. postponed推迟。根据下文“After a short magic while, the ___11___ managed to guide the deer out.”以及空前的but可知，鹿的尝试失败了，之后还有人去救鹿，所以此处表示汹涌的海水摧毁了鹿的努力。故选A项。
【50题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然后，一个不知从哪里出来的人英勇地骑着冲浪板朝着鹿过去。A. purposely故意地；B. randomly随机地；C. elegantly优雅地；D. heroically英勇地。根据下文“The deer made a couple of ___8___ to swim back to the shore but the turbulent water ___9___ all its efforts.”可推知，海水汹涌，骑着冲浪板过去是有风险的，所以此处表示这种行为是英勇的。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：过了神奇的一会儿之后，冲浪者设法把鹿引了出来。A. onlooker旁观者；B. tourist游客；C. surfer冲浪者；D. guide指导。根据上文“Then someone who came out of nowhere ___10___ rode his surfboard to the deer.”可知，此处表示骑着冲浪板的冲浪者。故选C项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：挣扎着上岸后，鹿就在海滩上向北跑去。A. going去；B. washing冲刷；C. thundering打雷；D. struggling挣扎。根据上文“The deer made a couple of ___8___ to swim back to the shore but the turbulent water ___9___ all its efforts.”以及语境可知，海水汹涌，所以此处表示鹿被冲浪者引出来之后，挣扎着上岸。故选D项。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那些在附近观看的人无疑对这个无名的年轻人开始提供帮助的方式感到惊讶。A. ashamed羞愧的；B. mad疯狂的；C. amazed惊讶的；D. expert专家的。根据上文“Then someone who came out of nowhere ___10___ rode his surfboard to the deer. After a short magic while, the ___11___ managed to guide the deer out.”可知，冲浪者骑着自己的冲浪板将被困的鹿引出来，由此拯救了鹿，所以此处表示观看的人们对此感到惊讶。故选C项。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：那些在附近观看人无疑对这个无名的年轻人前来帮忙的方式感到惊讶。A. went off爆炸；B. turned up出现，到来；C. settled down定居；D. set out动身。根据上文“Then someone who came out of nowhere ___10___ rode his surfboard to the deer. After a short magic while, the ___11___ managed to guide the deer out.”可知，此处表示这个年轻人骑着冲浪板去鹿的身边帮助鹿。故选B项。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但不知何故，他也消失了，留下人们希望他知道自己的所作所为受到了极大的感激。A. appreciated感激；B. understood理解；C. awarded授予；D. supported支持。根据上文“Then someone who came out of nowhere ___10___ rode his surfboard to the deer. After a short magic while, the ___11___ managed to guide the deer out. Upon ___12___ ashore, the deer just ran north on the beach.”以及常识可知，冲浪者拯救了被困的鹿，推测附近人们会对他的行为表示感激。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式, 并将相应答案写在答题纸上。
The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has updated ___56___ (it) list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species ___57___ the previous total of 72, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency. The updated list, which was revised by experts, ___58___ (include) 82 species of protected wildlife. The number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22. Meanwhile, the number of second-level nationally protected animals has increased from 53 to 60. ___59___ (addition), the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species. According to the report, the ___60___ (revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimizing (优化) ___61___ adjusting the bird list. Species with uncertain records were removed from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, increasing the total number of bird species from 232 to 281.
First ___62___ (found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, ___63___ (cover) the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands, ___64___ birds breed and nest. The reserve is the ____65____ (early) of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO.
【答案】56. its
57. to 58. includes
59. Additionally
60. revision
61. and 62. founded
63. covering
64. where 65. earliest
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了青海湖国家级自然保护区的相关情况。
【56题详解】
考查代词。句意：据新华社报道，位于中国西北部青海省的青海湖国家级自然保护区更新了野生动物保护名录，在之前的72个物种基础上增加了10个物种。根据空后的名词list可知，空格处应填入形容词性的物主代词。故填its。
【57题详解】
考查介词。句意：同上。此处为固定搭配add…to…，意为“给……添加……”。故填to。
【58题详解】
考查时态。句意：经专家修订的最新名单包括82种受保护野生动物。分析句子可知，空格处作谓语。根据句意可知，此处陈述事实，应用一般现在时态，说明最新名单的情况，主语是The updated list，谓语动词用第三人称单数。故填includes。
【59题详解】
考查副词。句意：此外，国家保护的野生植物已达12种。分析句子可知，此处应用副词作状语，修饰整个句子。addition的副词形为式additionally。故填Additionally。
【60题详解】
考查名词。句意：报道称，野生动物名录的修订重点是对鸟类名录进行优化和调整。根据空前的定冠词the可知，空格处应填入名词，在句中作主语。revise的名词形式为revision。故填revision。
【61题详解】
考查连词。句意：同上。根据句意可知，此处指“重点是对鸟类名录进行优化和调整”，故空格处应填连词and将optimizing和adjusting the bird list并列。故填and。
【62题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：青海湖国家级自然保护区始建于1975年，位于青藏高原东北部，覆盖了青海湖的整个水域以及鸟类繁殖和筑巢的岛屿、海滩和湿地。分析句子可知，空格处应填入非谓语动词作状语。被修饰词the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve与found是逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词。故填founded。
【63题详解】
考查现在分词。句意：同上。分析句子可知，空格处应填入非谓语动词。句子主语the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve与cover是逻辑上的主谓关系，故用现在分词。故填covering。
【64题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：同上。分析句子可知，此处是非限定性定语从句。先行词为the islands, beaches and wetlands，关系词在从句中作地点状语，故意关系副词where引导定语从句。故填where。
【65题详解】
考查形容词的最高级。句意：根据联合国教科文组织的数据，该保护区是中国最早于1992年被列入《国际重要湿地名录》的保护区。根据空前的the和空后of its kind in China 可知，空格处应填入形容词的最高级形式。故填earliest。
第四部分: 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节: 应用文写作(满分 15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter上周因为使用AI完成翻译作业而被中文老师批评，心情非常低落。请你写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示安慰；
2. 使用“AI辅助学习”的建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
参考词汇: AI-assisted learning
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Peter
I’m sorry to hear about your recent setback with your Chinese translation assignment. While AI can be a great tool, it’s important to remember that it should be used as a supplement to our own efforts, not a replacement.
I encourage you to embrace AI-assisted learning. Use it as a tool to check your work or to help you understand the concepts you are struggling with. But don’t forget to put in hard work yourself.
I’m sure you’ll bounce back from this experience. Remember, it’s OK to make mistakes. They are an essential part of the learning process. Keep up the good work, and I’m sure you’ll achieve success you deserve.
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英语给英国笔友Peter写一封邮件。就他因使用AI完成翻译作业而被中文老师批评一事表示安慰并给与建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
挫败：setback→trouble
投入：put in→ invest
恢复：bounce back→recover
必要的：essential→necessary
2.句式拓展
用定语从句合并句子
原句：Remember, it’s OK to make mistakes. They are an essential part of the learning process.
拓展句：Remember, it’s OK to make mistakes, which are an essential part of the learning process.
【点睛】【高分句型1】While AI can be a great tool, it’s important to remember that it should be used as a supplement to our own efforts, not a replacement.（运用了while引导的让步状语从句）
【高分句型2】Keep up the good work, and I’m sure you’ll achieve success you deserve.（运用了“祈使句+and+陈述句”句型）
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
“I’m going to miss you so much, Poppy,” said the tall, thin teenager. He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye. He stood up, hugged his parents, and smiled, trying not to let his emotions(情绪) get the better of him.
His parents were not quite able to keep theirs under control. They had driven their son several hours out of town to the university where he would soon be living and studying. It was time to say goodbye for now at least. The family hugged and smiled through misty eyes and then laughed.
The boy lifted the last bag onto his shoulder, and flashed a bright smile. “I guess this is it,” he said. “I’ll see you back home in a month, okay ” His parents nodded, and they watched as he walked out of sight into the crowds of hundreds of students and parents. The boy’s mother turned to the dog, “Okay, Poppy, time to go back home.”
The house seemed quiet as a tomb without the boy living there. All that week, Poppy didn’t seem interested in her dinner, her favourite toy, or even in her daily walk. Her owners were sad too, but they knew their son would be back to visit. Poppy didn’t.
They offered the dog some of her favorite peanut butter treats. They even let her sit on the sofa, but the old girl just wasn’t her usual cheerful self. Her owners started to get worried. “What should we do to cheer Poppy up ” asked Dad. “We’ve tried everything.”
“I have an idea, but it might be a little crazy,” smiled Mom. “Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could use a bit of fun. Let’s get a little dog for Poppy.”
It didn’t take long before they walked through the front door carrying a big box. Poppy welcomed them home as usual, but when she saw the box, she stopped. She put her nose on it. Her tail began wagging(摆动)ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好;
Paragraph 1
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.
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Paragraph 2
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from the university.
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【答案】范文
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. Poppy was amazed. She wagged furiously. She barked with joy. She smiled, her tongue lolling out as she investigated the surprise. The little pup was not shy and immediately starting yipping and jumping around the older dog. “That didn’t take long,” remarked Mom, as both dogs went roaring around the house in an impromptu game of chase. Dad laughed.
A few weeks later the boy arrived home from university. He had missed Poppy and was looking forward to seeing her. When he bent down to give her a big hug, he fell over in surprise as a small golden cloud came racing up to lick his face too. “Oh my gosh, who is this ” he exclaimed. His parents laughed at the look of shock on his face. “That’s Pee-wee,” said Dad. “I can’t believe you got yourselves a puppy!” “We didn’t,” replied Mom. “This puppy is for Poppy!”
【解析】
【导语】本文以小动物为线索展开，讲述了男孩上大学临走前，跟自己心爱的狗狗Poppy和父母拥抱告别。男孩离开家之后，Poppy心情很郁闷以至于对身边的一切都不感兴趣，父母很担心Poppy的状态，想要做一些事情让她开心起来，最终决定给Poppy买一只小狗。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“爸爸打开盒子，一只可爱的小狗出现了。”可知，第一段可描写Poppy见到新小狗的反应以及两只狗之间的友好互动。
②由第二段首句内容“几个星期后，男孩从大学回到家。”可知，第二段可描写男孩回家后热情拥抱Poppy以及见到新的小狗的反应。
2.续写线索：父亲打开盒子——新小狗出现——Poppy很惊讶，仔细打量——两只狗热情互动——男孩回家——期待见到Poppy——惊讶地发现新小狗——说明缘由
3.词汇激活
行为类
①研究：investigate/explore
②惊叫：exclaim/shout/yell
③嘲笑：laugh at/make fun of
④回应：reply/respond
情绪类
①惊讶的：amazed/surprised
②猛烈地：furiously/heavily/strongly
【点睛】[高分句型1]. She smiled, her tongue lolling out as she investigated the surprise. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2]. When he bent down to give her a big hug, he fell over in surprise as a small golden cloud came racing up to lick his face too.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句和as引导的原因状语从句)金华市曙光学校2023－2024学年第二学期第一次阶段性考试
高二年级英语试题卷
(满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟)
第二部分 阅读理解(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
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration（ETA）supports a wide variety of programs to ensure that all youth have the skills and training they need to successfully make the switch to adulthood and careers. These programs include:
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Applicants for apprenticeship programs must be at least 16 years old and meet the program sponsor's qualifications.
YouthBuild
YouthBuild programs give at-risk youth ages 16-24 the opportunity to transform their lives by earning their high school certificate of graduation or an equally state-recognized degree, learning to be community leaders, and preparing for college and other post-secondary training opportunities.
Job Corps
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential, education, and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Private companies, state agencies, federal agencies, and unions recruit young people to participate in Job Corps, where they can train for and be placed in jobs.
Youth Connections
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act（WIOA）of 2014 is carrying out a comprehensive youth employment program for serving qualified youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.
For more information about youth programs, visit ETA's Division of Youth Services page.
21. What can participants do in the YouthBuild
A. Obtain a graduation certificate. B. Lead the state communities.
C. Prepare for secondary training. D. Study theories of skilled work.
22. Which program is suitable for teenagers aged 15
A. YouthBuild. B. Youth Connections.
C. Job Corps. D. Apprenticeship.
23. What is the author's purpose of writing the text
A. To improve youth training. B. To advertise for youth services.
C. To transform youth development. D. To introduce ETA youth programs.
B
Passing the Cities through the Lens (镜头) of Women, a solo exhibition by Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller, is being held at the Swiss embassy in Beijing.
Between 2016 and 2019, Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller embarked on a journey to a number of Chinese cities, weaving a narrative as she engaged with the stories of women from different backgrounds. Her vision of the women, the challenges they confront, and their distinctive spirit are the focuses of the artist’s subsequent explorations.
In the bustling streets of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, Hong Kong, Beijing and Kunming in Yunnan province, Gfeller found a means of exploring the essence of these urban landscapes by focusing her lens on women. On Saturday, the Swiss embassy in Beijing launched a solo exhibition, Passing the Cities through the Lens of Women, which spotlights the perspectives and voices of women with photographs, texts, and videos. Through her lens, Gfeller skillfully establishes a dialogue and builds a bridge between the narratives of the women and the liveliness of the cities they inhabit.
For Gfeller, women’s voices are very important in modern Chinese society. During shooting, she learned how the women perceive the new ways of life and how they find an anchor in their cities. “The moment I pressed the shutter, I felt like I became part of the city,” Gfeller says.
Ambassador of Switzerland to China Jurg Burri said at the opening ceremony, “Ms Gfeller cares very much about people, especially women in cities. Women’s issues are a global topic and I hope that more women’s voices will be heard.”
The exhibition is open to the public until the end of March. The 58-year-old artist is known for her focus on landscape photography. Using techniques like montage, collage, and superimposition, she creates unique photographic artworks.
24. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A leaflet. B. A newspaper. C. A brochure. D. A research paper.
25. What does Catherine Gfeller’s exhibition focus on
A. Chinese women’s viewpoints. B. Chinese urban landscapes.
C. Chinese traditional roles of women. D. Chinese women’s status in society.
26. Why does the author cite Jurg Burri’s words
A. Jurg Burri is the Ambassador of Switzerland to China.
B. The theme of Catherine Gfeller exhibition is a global topic.
C. Jurg Burri is in favor of Catherine Gfeller’s means of exploring cities.
D. Catherine Gfeller attaches great importance to women’s perspectives.
27. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To introduce an exhibition. B. To educate readers.
C To persuade readers. D. To advertise an exhibition.
C
Many got sleepless nights after Sora amazed the world with its remarkable ability of creating videos directly from text instructions. Discussions about what the artificial intelligence model can do and make a difference continue.
Some said it could give a huge blow to traditional industries such as film and television making, looking forward to the day when a movie can be created right after a novel is put into the model. But others remain skeptical about how powerful the model can be in changing the landscape of AI application.
Developed by a group of young talent from Microsoft-backed company OpenAI, the text-to-video model can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user’s prompt.
Shen Yang, a professor at the School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University , said, “Sora represents a revolutionary leap in the field of AI-generated content (AIGC).”
As one of the leading scholars in AI research in China, Shen leads a team that studies the philosophy of AI. Until he learned about Sora on February 16, Shen was quite satisfied with his team’s AI-generated videos. A two-minute video on the Spring Festival produced by Shen’s team have recently won many likes on social media platforms. “Compared with the new model Sora, what we used are tools of the previous generation. There’s a huge gap in between," said Shen.
As a frequent user of AI, Shen said the technology not only helps improve his productivity, but also benefits his daily life. His wife was suffering from cancer and many complications, and he used AI to assist in finding treatment, which has remarkably prolonged her life. He even wrote an award-winning science fiction novel using AI.
However, new technologies do not mean good news to everyone. Many also concern about AI models’ safety issues since related regulations are lagging behind.
Sora is going to bring changes in many fields, including short video, film and television, news, games, advertising, education, and even industrial manufacturing, according to Shen. There is still much room to improve AI models. For instance, current AI models are not capable of drawing characters accurately and quickly. Shop signs lack meaning in Sora’s demo video showing a woman walking down a street in Tokyo. But these problems are believed to be solved as models update.
28. Which of the following might have similar meaning to the underlined word in Paragraph 2
A. push. B. strike. C. warning. D. bonus.
29. What can we know from the passage
A. All people can not benefit from the new AI technologies.
B. AI model’s safety isn’t concerning despite lagging legal restrictions.
C. The AI-generated videos by Shen Yang’s team were better than those created by Sora.
D. The text-to-video model was developed by a group of young talent from Tsinghua University.
30. What kind of attitude does Shen have towards Sora
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Unconcerned. D. Reserved.
31. Which of the following is the best title
A. Sora: An AI video. B. Video Making: AI Models.
C. Sora: A Powerful AI Tool. D. Video Making: Future of AI.
D
The weather in Texas may have cooled since the recent extreme heat, but the temperature will be high at the State Board of Education meeting in Austin this month as officials debate how climate change is taught in Texas schools.
Pat Hardy, who agrees with the views of the energy department, is resisting proposed changes to science standards for pre-teen pupils. These would emphasize the significance of human activity in recent climate change and encourage discussion of reduction measures.
Most scientists and experts sharply argue against Hardy’s views. “They casually view the career work of scholars and scientists as just another misguided opinion” says Dan Quinn, senior communications strategist at the Texas Freedom Network, a non-profit group that monitors public education. Such debates reflect fierce discussions across the US and around the world, as researchers, policymakers, teachers and students step up demands for a greater focus on teaching about the facts of climate change in schools.
A study, looking at how state public schools across the country address climate change in science classes, gave barely half of US states a grade B+ or higher. Among the 10 worst performers were some of the most populous states, including Texas, which was given the lowest grade (F) and has a huge influence because its textbooks are widely sold elsewhere.
Glenn Branch, the center’s deputy director, cautions that setting state-level science standards is only one limited norm in a country that decentralizes (使分权) decisions to local school boards. Even if a state is considered a high performer in its science standards, “that does not mean it will be taught”, he says.
Branch points out that, even if a growing number of official guidelines and textbooks reflect scientific consensus (共识) on climate change, unofficial educational materials that convey more biased (带有偏见的) perspectives are being distributed to teachers. They include materials sponsored by libertarian think-tanks (智库) and energy industry associations.
32. Why is the weather in Texas mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To forecast a policy shift in Texas schools. B. To stress the consequences of climate change.
C. To indicate the atmosphere at the board meeting. D. To draw the public’s attention to energy shortages.
33. What does Quinn think of Hardy
A. Hardy overstates the existing panic. B. Hardy denies the value of scientific work.
C. Hardy shows no concern for pre-teens. D. Hardy expresses self-contradictory views
34. Which will Branch probably agree about state-level science standards
A. The standards call for regular revision. B. The standards cater to local needs.
C. The standards have limited influence. D. The standards require urgent application.
35. What is implied about climate change teaching in some schools in the last paragraph
A. It agrees to major public demands. B. It reflects teachers’ personal biases.
C. It may misrepresent the energy department. D. It can be impacted by external forces.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nature supports us in a wide variety of ways, whether we are conscious of these gifts or not. ____36____ By following these tricks for first-time campers, anyone can engage with nature in a more grateful way.
Take full advantage of Nature
If you’re close to flowing water, you can choose from various approaches to stay hydrated, as well as wash dishes and do laundry, without taking much trouble to bring all your water with you. ____37____ This is a fantastic way to begin your day.
Do your Research
____38____ Some trees supply wood that’s appropriate for making walking sticks. Some wood is suitable for starting fires, while other wood is fit for keeping them going. Other trees may provide nuts and fruits.
Fully Enjoy Nature
My hope is that the strategies for first-time campers will help you appreciate the great outdoors. Whether you’re hiking, fishing, swimming, or cooking by a warm fire, each of them is fun. I live approximately 2 miles from fabulous Current River, which is fed by cold springs some 40 miles upstream. ___39___
I have no interest in hunting or party; I fancy simply sitting on a sand bar at dawn, watching the mist rise from the water. ____40____ I listen for the beavers making splashes at night with their wide, flat tails. I hear coyotes howling at night too. I’ve seen cottonmouth snakes and even panther tracks! I love the serenity and the small thrills, the kinds of experiences I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world.
A. I see and hear all kinds of wildlife.
B. But nature isn’t just there for us to exploit.
C. Set up a place where you can stay comfortably.
D. If you’re near a body of water, you can go swimming.
E. Become familiar with different trees and what they offer.
F. If you can accept nature as it is, it can work in your favor.
G The river stays cool pretty much year-round and is refreshing in summer.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题: 每小题 1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
Adrienne Tully, an amateur photographer, went to the coast of a beach in Belmar, New Jersey. She planned to take photos of the ___41___ against the sea. Instead, she was able to ___42___ a frightening but happy journey. It all started last Sunday morning when she noticed a crowd ___43___ on the beach. Naturally, she joined them in the ___44___ of learning what was going on.
For a minute, Adrienne was ___45___ about what everyone was looking at. From how far away they were, it almost seemed like a bird. Looking closer, ___46___ , it was clearly a deer who was ___47___ on a raised rock in the middle of the ocean. The deer made a couple of ___48___ to swim back to the shore but the turbulent (汹涌的) water ___49___ all its efforts. Then someone who came out of nowhere ___50___ rode his surfboard to the deer. After a short magic while, the ___51___ managed to guide the deer out. Upon ___52___ ashore, the deer just ran north on the beach. Those watching nearby were no doubt ___53___ at the way this nameless young man ___54___ to help. But he somehow disappeared too, leaving people to hope he knows that he is greatly ___55___ for what he did.
41
A. wildlife B. city C. fight D. sunrise
42.
A. launch B. anticipate C. shoot D. report
43.
A. cooperating B. forming C. arguing D. encountering
44.
A. hope B. charge C. absence D. face
45.
A. confused B. desperate C. anxious D. depressed
46.
A. fortunately B. however C. otherwise D. therefore
47.
A. defeated B. deserted C. stuck D. seated
48.
A. routines B. attempts C. excuses D. routes
49.
A. ruined B. interrupted C. canceled D. postponed
50.
A. purposely B. randomly C. elegantly D. heroically
51.
A. onlooker B. tourist C. surfer D. guide
52.
A. going B. washing C. thundering D. struggling
53.
A. ashamed B. mad C. amazed D. expert
54.
A. went off B. turned up C. settled down D. set out
55.
A. appreciated B. understood C. awarded D. supported
第二节(共10小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式, 并将相应答案写在答题纸上。
The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has updated ___56___ (it) list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species ___57___ the previous total of 72, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency. The updated list, which was revised by experts, ___58___ (include) 82 species of protected wildlife. The number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22. Meanwhile, the number of second-level nationally protected animals has increased from 53 to 60. ___59___ (addition), the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species. According to the report, the ___60___ (revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimizing (优化) ___61___ adjusting the bird list. Species with uncertain records were removed from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, increasing the total number of bird species from 232 to 281.
First ___62___ (found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, ___63___ (cover) the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands, ___64___ birds breed and nest. The reserve is the ____65____ (early) of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO.
第四部分: 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节: 应用文写作(满分 15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter上周因为使用AI完成翻译作业而被中文老师批评，心情非常低落。请你写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示安慰；
2. 使用“AI辅助学习”的建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
参考词汇: AI-assisted learning
注意:
1 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
“I’m going to miss you so much, Poppy,” said the tall, thin teenager. He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye. He stood up, hugged his parents, and smiled, trying not to let his emotions(情绪) get the better of him.
His parents were not quite able to keep theirs under control. They had driven their son several hours out of town to the university where he would soon be living and studying. It was time to say goodbye for now at least. The family hugged and smiled through misty eyes and then laughed.
The boy lifted the last bag onto his shoulder, and flashed a bright smile. “I guess this is it,” he said. “I’ll see you back home in a month, okay ” His parents nodded, and they watched as he walked out of sight into the crowds of hundreds of students and parents. The boy’s mother turned to the dog, “Okay, Poppy, time to go back home.”
The house seemed quiet as a tomb without the boy living there. All that week, Poppy didn’t seem interested in her dinner, her favourite toy, or even in her daily walk. Her owners were sad too, but they knew their son would be back to visit. Poppy didn’t.
They offered the dog some of her favorite peanut butter treats. They even let her sit on the sofa, but the old girl just wasn’t her usual cheerful self. Her owners started to get worried. “What should we do to cheer Poppy up ” asked Dad. “We’ve tried everything.”
“I have an idea, but it might be a little crazy,” smiled Mom. “Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could use a bit of fun. Let’s get a little dog for Poppy.”
It didn’t take long before they walked through the front door carrying a big box. Poppy welcomed them home as usual, but when she saw the box, she stopped. She put her nose on it. Her tail began wagging(摆动)ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好;
Paragraph 1
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.
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Paragraph 2
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from the university.
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