2022级高二学年下学期期中考试试题
英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第三册Units1~3。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is the man’s raincoat
A. In the office. B. On the bus. C. At home.
2. What does the woman think of sharing a room with others
A. Uncomfortable. B. Enjoyable. C. Troublesome.
3. How much is the milk
A. $3. B. $3.50. C. $6.50.
4. Why does the woman call the man
A. To look for a job.
B. To ask him to put up a notice.
C. To leave a message for her piano teacher.
5. What is the conversation about
A. A boss. B. An exam. C. An interview.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Strangers.
7. What does the man want to do during the summer vacation
A. Learn to drive. B. Do volunteer work. C. Go sightseeing.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman probably
A. A customer. B. A manager. C. A secretary.
9. When will the man’s train leave for London
A. At 9: 30 am. B. At 11: 30 am. C. At 5: 00 pm.
10. Who will the man meet on Thursday
A. Mr. Black. B. Ms. Smith. C. Mike.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where is the boy now
A. At school. B. At a stadium. C. In his house.
12. How will the boy get home
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
13. What time is it
A. 3: 30. B. 4: 00. C. 5: 00.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers doing
A. Doing some exercise.
B. Making a training plan.
C. Attending a sports meeting.
15. How long will the first period of the exercise last
A. Two weeks. B. Four weeks. C. Six weeks.
16. Which sport does the man plan to practice on Wednesday
A. Cycling. B. Swimming. C. Running.
17. How does the man find the second period of the exercise
A. Interesting. B. Easy. C. Stressful.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker do now
A. A gardener. B. A cook. C. An office worker.
19. What does the speaker do at weekends
A. He plants trees. B. He repairs his truck. C. He drives to the country.
20. What is the speaker’s wife interested in
A. Picking up leaves.
B. Buying old radios.
C. Collecting old cookery books.
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
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal (刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humor, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan McGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars. Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humor. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
1. How can we best describe the film The Full Monty
A. Fun but serious. B. Horrible but thrilling.
C. Unrealistic and boring. D. Breathtaking and uncommon.
2. What can we infer from the film Transpotting
A. It is a serious film with a sad ending.
B. Ewan McGregor directed the film in the 1980s.
C. It was unpopular with most people in the beginning.
D. It was adapted from a book written by Irvine Welsh.
3. What is Monty Python’s Life of Brian about
A. Daily life of the working-class.
B. Reflection of rich West London.
C. Unique experiences of some Scots.
D. A youth mistaken for another man.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文，推荐了几部经典的英国电影。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Full Monty中“Despite its humor, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. (尽管很幽默，但这部电影更深入地探讨了围绕工人阶级文化的一些严肃问题。)”可知，The Full Monty这部电影是幽默有趣的，但是话题严肃。故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Trainspotting中“Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. (丹尼·博伊尔1996年的喜剧Transpotting是根据欧文·威尔士的小说改编的，讲述了20世纪80年代一群苏格兰人的故事。)”可知，Transpotting改编自欧文·威尔士写的一本书。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Monty Python’s Life of Brian中“Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. (《蒙提·派森之布莱恩的一生》讲述了一个年轻人被认错身份的故事。)”可知，这部电影讲述了一个年轻人被误认为是另一个人的故事。故选D。
B
My first job at KCRW was Ruth Seymour’s assistant. Soon after, I became Assistant General Manager and worked closely with her for 16 years. Therefore, I have had the opportunity to observe her and the enormous impact she had on KCRW and the other radio stations.
Ruth did nothing conventionally and nothing she created was a reaction to anything. She created KCRW not to gain the most listeners or to win any awards but to be an intellectual force for arts, culture and smart ideas. She wanted to start the conversation, not just contribute to it.
Ruth had the highest artistic standards, which is why KCRW aired radio dramas like the 10-hour Babbitt and 30-hour Ulysses. She created Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond in two audio collections that featured famous actors reading the work of Jewish authors like Sholem Aleichem, Philip Roth and Isaac Bashevis Singer. KCRW sold more of those collections than anything else in our history.
Ruth went to a newsstand every day and read articles from New York Times, word for word, on the air at noon because ordinary people couldn’t easily get that paper then. She discovered people who matched her intellect at dinners or parties and gave them on-air shows on journalism, literature, film, art, theater, travel, dance or music.
She said it best, “I wanted to do the program as an act of love and respect.”
When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. Now KCRW could be heard across Los Angeles. Most powerfully, the radio format (总体安排) she created continues to be used by radio stations — news of the day, debates of ideas, art, artists, food, literature and film.
Outspoken and fearless women leaders were rare in the 1960s and 1970s — in fact, women couldn’t get credit cards apart from their husbands until 1974 — which is why her achievements are so singular.
4. Why did Ruth broadcast Ulysses and Babbitt
A. The listeners loved them.
B. They were award-winning works.
C. The authors were her friends.
D. They were artistically important.
5. What does the sixth paragraph mainly focus on
A. Ruth’s widely-felt influence
B. Ruth’s hard working conditions.
C. Inspiration of Ruth’s programs.
D. The variety of Ruth’s radio formats.
6. What does the word “singular”, underlined in the last paragraph mean
A. Strange. B. Reproducible. C. Remarkable. D. Lasting.
7. How is the text mainly developed
A. By making comparisons. B. By listing examples.
C. By following time order. D. By conducting surveys.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了KCRW电台的女性领导Ruth Seymour的卓越成就。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Ruth had the highest artistic standards, which is why KCRW aired radio dramas like the 10-hour Babbitt and 30-hour Ulysses.(Ruth的艺术水平最高，这就是为什么KCRW播放了10小时的《巴比特》和30小时的《尤利西斯》等广播剧。)”可知，Ruth有很高的艺术水平，所以她选中这两个项目是因为这些作品有极高的艺术价值。故选D。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第六段“When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. Now KCRW could be heard across Los Angeles. Most powerfully, the radio format(总体安排) she created continues to be used by radio stations—news of the day, debates of ideas, art, artists, food, literature and film.(1977年，当她来到KCRW时，她发现自己正在操场旁的一间初中教室里建造电台。现在，整个洛杉矶都能听到KCRW的声音。最有力的是，她创造的广播格式继续被广播电台使用——当天的新闻、思想辩论、艺术、艺术家、美食、文学和电影。)”可知，本段提到她在一间初中教室建造的广播站最终在整个洛杉矶都得到了收听，并且她创造的节目安排形式被其他电台沿用，由此可知，本段主要讲述了她的广泛影响力。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的“Outspoken and fearless women leaders were rare in the 1960s and 1970s”可知，直言不讳、无所畏惧的女性领导人在20世纪60年代和70年代是罕见的，由此可推测出，这里是说Ruth的卓越成就显得非常突出，singular意为“突出的”，与remarkable同义。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，再根据文章第三段“She created Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond in two audio collections that featured famous actors reading the work of Jewish authors like Sholem Aleichem, Philip Roth and Isaac Bashevis Singer. (她在两个音频集中创作了《来自东欧及其他地区的犹太短篇小说》，其中著名演员阅读了Sholem Aleichem、Philip Roth和Isaac Bashevis Singer等犹太作家的作品)”、第四段“Ruth went to a newsstand every day and read articles from New York Times (Ruth每天都去报摊，在中午逐字逐句地阅读《纽约时报》的文章)”和第六段“When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. (1977年，当她来到KCRW时，她发现自己正在操场旁边的一间初中教室里建造电台)”可推知，本文主要是通过列举Ruth的各种成就和贡献来展开的。故选B。
C
With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardenst (皇家花园) in China located in the center of Beijing.
Beihai Park is said to be built according to a traditional Chinese legend. The story is that once upon a time there were three magic mountains called “Penglai”, “Yingzhou” and “Fangzhang”. Gods in those mountains had a kind of medicine which would help humans gain immortality (永生). Consequently, many emperors constantly sought those mountains. I For example, Emperor Qin Shihuang had sent people to look for the magic mountains but they failed. Emperor Wudi, the fifth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty did similar things.
It was believed that different mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architecture led to totally different effects. So from then on, almost every emperor during the succeeding dynasties would build a royal garden with one-pool-with-three-hill layout near his palace. Beihai Park was surely built after this traditional style: the water of Beihai with Zhongnanhai is the Taiye Pool; the Jade Flowery Islet, the island of the Circular City and the Xishantai Island represent the three magic mountains.
Actually, Beihai Park was initially built in the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) and was repaired and rebuilt in the following dynasties including Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing. The large-scale rebuilding in the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) generally established the present scale and pattern. In 1925, it was first opened to the public, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.
It is enjoyable to walk around the various scenic areas in Beihai Park. There are many places to visit, including the Bai Ta, Five-Dragon Pavilions, Nine-Dragon Wall, Yong’an Temple and so on. There is also a classy restaurant called Fangshan Restaurant where the Empress Cixi once dined.
8. Where is Beihai Park
A. Near the ocean. B. In the south of Zhongnanhai.
C. To the west side of Jingshan Park. D. In the uptown area of Beijing City.
9. What is the similarity between Emperor Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wudi of Han according to the text
A. They loved to listen to stories. B. They both pursued immortality.
C. They were mountain-climbing lovers. D. They were the first emperor of their dynasties.
10. How old is Beihai Park
A. Less than 100 years old. B. About 500 years old.
C. About 1, 000 years old. D. Nearly 2, 000 years old.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. A famous park. B. Historical palaces.
C. An unforgettable legend. D. Ancient architectural styles.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了北京北海公园的历史和建筑风格。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens (皇家花园) in China located in center of Beijing. (北海公园，也被称为 Northern Sea Park，东临紫禁城和景山公园，南临中南海，位于北京中心，是中国最古老、最大、保存最完好的古代皇家园林之一。)” 可知，北海公园位于景山公园的西侧。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Gods in those mountains had a kind of medicine which would help humans gain immortality (永生). Consequently, many emperors constantly sought those mountains. For example, Emperor Qin Shihuang had sent people to look for the magic mountains but they failed. Emperor Wudi, the fifth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty did similar things. (那些山上的神有一种药，可以帮助人类获得永生。因此，许多皇帝不断寻找这些山脉。例如，秦始皇曾派人去寻找神山，但他们失败了。西汉第五位皇帝汉武帝也做过类似的事情)”可知，秦始皇与汉武帝都追求长生不老。故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Actually, Beihai Park was initially built in the Liao Dynasty (9l6—1l25) and was repaired and rebuilt in the following dynasties including Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing.(实际上，北海公园最初建于辽代(公元916 - 1125年)，并在金、元、明、清等朝代进行了修复和重建。)”可知，北海公园已经约有一千多年历史了。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens (皇家花园) in China located in center of Beijing. (北海公园，也被称为 Northern Sea Park，东临紫禁城和景山公园，南临中南海，位于北京中心，是中国最古老、最大、保存最完好的古代皇家园林之一。)”并通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一个著名的旅游景点——北海公园。故选A项。
D
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
12. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text
A. To perform low-level writing. B. To replace technology experts.
C. To finish high-quality work. D. To improve interpersonal communication.
13. Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4
A. To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.
B. To show how well AI tools could help workers.
C. To forecast changes in the future working environment.
D. To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.
14. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.
B. It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.
C. It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
D. Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now
B. Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
C. The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence
D. AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能工具有助于但同时也会损害员工的工作表现。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.(它们被设计成能与人类流畅地互动，并能执行高水平的写作和创造性工作。)””及第二段“In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work.(最近几个月，这些工具已经证明了产生高质量工作的能力。)””可知，设计人工智能工具的目的之一是完成高质量的工作。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance.(主要研究结果表明，像ChatGPT这样的人工智能工具可以极大地提高员工的绩效。)””可知，作者在第四段提及 ChatGPT 4是为了展示人工智能工具对员工的帮助。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.(该团队表示，企业有效使用人工智能的最大障碍之一是不知道哪些任务可以用这项技术完成得最好。要找到这一点，企业需要进行深思熟虑的研究和培训工作，以便找到人工智能和人类工作的正确组合。)”可知，公司需要平衡人工智能和人类的工作。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work. (它们被设计成能与人类流畅地互动，并能执行高水平的写作和创造性工作。)”和第五段“But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.(但对于ChatGPT 4不适合的任务，人类过于依赖人工智能，更容易出错。)”可知，文章主要介绍了人工智能工具有助于但同时也会损害员工的工作表现。所以“AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance(人工智能工具有助于但也会损害员工的绩效)”作为文章标题最为合适。选D。
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。
In today’s society, kids are interested in films, music and video games. However, many parents are looking for exciting, protected and educational hobbies which their kids can get pleasure from. ____16____, but here we will talk about collecting coins.
One of the several reasons why collecting coins is a hobby that is fantastic for children is that it is an activity that can be enjoyed by oneself or as a family activity. It can teach them the significance of collecting potentially worthwhile items. ____17____ but the top quality time spent collecting examining and researching coins can be regarded as priceless. ____18____.
In terms of coin-collecting supplies, a lot of parents choose to obtain coin-collecting starter kits (入门套件). Coin-collecting starter kits may be different. ____19____. In truth, several coin-collecting starter kits even come with coins! This is a wonderful way to get youngsters interested in enjoying collecting coins as a hobby. It is a fantastic way to get a coin collection started.
Depending on kids and their age, parents can educate them on collecting coins and the possibilities it holds. For instance, even if kids are just interested in collecting coins for entertainment, they must know that their coins collected may turn lucrative (赚钱的) one day. Of course, for that to take place, all coins collected need to be properly stored and cared for. ____20____.
As previously stated, collecting coins is an excellent, protected and fun hobby for children of all ages to take pleasure in.
A. There are a number of choices
B. Kids can learn how to save money from it
C. Coins collected by kids can be handed to their parents
D. But a lot come equipped with how-to guides or coin albums
E. Not only can this hobby be a single activity that is educational for children
F. Depending on kids’ age, parents can supply them with useful guides for collecting coins and coins resources
G. An additional reason why collecting coins is a hobby excellent for youngsters is that it is relatively affordable
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. G 19. D 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了如何帮助孩子培养收集硬币的爱好。
【16题详解】
前文“However, many parents are looking for exciting, protected and educational hobbies which their kids can get pleasure from. (然而，许多家长正在寻找令人兴奋的、受保护的、有教育意义的爱好，他们的孩子可以从中得到乐趣。)”表明家长为孩子们寻找一些积极的爱好，后文“but here we will talk about collecting coins. (但在这里我们将讨论收集硬币。)”与空处进行转折，引出下文“收集硬币”的爱好，A选项“有很多选择”承上启下，符合语境。故选A。
【17题详解】
前文“It can teach them the significance of collecting potentially worthwhile items. (它可以教会他们收集潜在有价值物品的重要性。)”表明收集硬币可以让孩子们学会收集有价值的物品，后文“but the top quality time spent collecting, examining and researching coins can be regarded as priceless. (而且花在收集、检查和研究硬币上的高质量时间可以被视为无价之宝。)”与空处构成并列结构，同样表示收集硬币的价值的具体说明，E选项“这种爱好不仅可以成为对孩子有教育意义的单一活”符合语境，与后文构成not only…but (also)结构。故选E。
【18题详解】
本段首句“One of the several reasons why collecting coins is a hobby that is fantastic for children is that it is an activity that can be enjoyed by oneself or as a family activity. (收集硬币之所以是孩子们非常喜欢的爱好，其中一个原因是，这是一项可以自己享受或作为家庭活动的活动。)”说明了收集硬币是非常好的爱好的原因之一，G选项“收集硬币之所以是年轻人极好的爱好的另一个原因是，它相对负担得起”为第二个原因。故选G。
【19题详解】
前文“In terms of coin-collecting supplies, a lot of parents choose to obtain coin-collecting starter kits. Coin-collecting starter kits may be different. (在收集硬币的用品方面，很多家长选择获取收集硬币的入门工具包。硬币收集入门套件可能会有所不同。)”可知，空处应表示硬币入门收集套件的不同之处及具体包含的物品，D选项“但很多都配有操作指南或硬币相册”构成转折，说出哪里不同，符合语境。故选D。
【20题详解】
前文“For instance, even if kids are just interested in collecting coins for entertainment, they must know that their coins collected may turn lucrative one day. Of course, for that to take place, all coins collected need to be properly stored and cared for. (例如，即使孩子们只是为了娱乐而收集硬币，他们也必须知道，他们收集的硬币有一天会变成有利可图的。当然，要做到这一点，所有收集到的硬币都需要妥善保管。)”可知，后文应说明父母如何帮助孩子们妥善保管，F选项“根据孩子的年龄，父母可以为他们提供收集硬币和硬币资源的有用指南”符合语境。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was working as a mechanical engineer, doing designing and product development at my company. I was really having a good time.
However, one day, I got a message for a ___21___ from my manager at 4:45 pm. I went into his office, and I saw someone from HR sitting beside him. My manager said,“Your ___22___ is not up to the mark. You always need help from others to complete your work. You aren’t working ___23___ . So this will be your___24___day.” I had___25___my hardest in the last 3 months and to hear something like that___26___my confidence. I tried to convince him but the___27___was final.
In this situation, I had two___28___. To feel sad for myself or to leave everything behind and go get what I was worth. I told myself that I___29___a job. I started____30____a new job actively. Putting in maximum effort, I got____31____. I made a record of 12 interviews in a week! I____32____several offers and accepted a new job! I was really____33____and proud of myself.
I just want to say that no matter how much you____34____ you can always get back up. I am proud of myself that I stayed____35____and got a new offer within a few weeks.
21. A. fight B. meeting C. discussion D. drink
22. A. fault B. ambition C. trick D. performance
23. A. carefully B. immediately C. independently D. creatively
24. A. first B. last C. second D. third
25. A. worked B. played C. studied D. read
26. A. gave B. broke C. increased D. rebuilt
27. A. score B. attack C. decision D. offer
28. A. reasons B. problems C. rules D. choices
29. A. needed B. found C. had D. liked
30. A. referring to B. applying for C. succeeding in D. adapting to
31. A. friends B. visitors C. ideas D. interviews
32. A. chose B. designed C. received D. sent
33. A. happy B. depressed C. optimistic D. astonished
34. A. disagree B. pay C. eat D. fall
35. A. bored B. nervous C. strong D. curious
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲述作者原本在一家公司担任机械工程师，后来被经理告知工作能力不符合标准。作者被裁后并没有自暴自弃，反而积极寻找工作，最终在几周之内找到了一份新工作。通过讲述自身工作的经历，作者建议我们在生活中无论跌倒多少次，我们始终都能再次站起来。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：A. fight打架；B. meeting会议；C. discussion讨论；D. drink饮料。根据空前“got a message”和空后“from my manager at 4:45 pm”可知，作者在下午收到了经理的开会信息。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的经理说：你的表现不合格。A. fault过错；B. ambition志向；C. trick把戏；D. performance表现。根据后文“You always need help from others to complete your work. (你总是需要别人的帮助才能完成你的工作)”可知经理认为作者在工作上的能力不足，“表现”不符合标准。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：你没有进行独立工作。A. carefully仔细地；B. immediately立刻；C. independently独立地；D. creatively有创造力地。根据空前“You always need help from others to complete your work. (你总是需要别人的帮助才能完成你的工作)”可知，作者不能“独立”完成工作，总依赖于其他人。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查数词词义辨析。句意：所以这将是你的最后一天。A. first 第一；B. last最后；C. second第二；D. third第三。关键词“So”表明前后句意呈因果关系，前文经理告知作者工作表现不合格，所以这将是作者任职的“最后”一天。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的三个月里，我付出了最大的努力，听到这样的消息让我失去了信心。A. worked工作；B. played玩耍；C. studied学习；D. read阅读。根据第一段“I was working as a mechanical engineer”和后文提示词“hardest”可知A符合题意，描述作者努力“工作”。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的三个月里，我付出了最大的努力，听到这样的消息让我失去了信心。A. gave给予；B. broke打破；C. increased增加；D. rebuilt重建。空前“ to hear something like that”指代前文经理对自己工作表现的负面评价，这种负面评价会“打击”信心。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我试图说服他，但这已是最终决定。A. score分数；B. attack攻击；C. decision决定；D. offer提议。关键词“but”表明前后句意呈转折关系，尽管我尝试去说服经理，但是我被裁掉是最终“决定”。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这种情况下，我面临两种选择。A. reasons理由；B. problems问题；C. rules规则；D. choices选择。后文“To feel sad for myself or to leave everything behind and go get what I was worth. (为自己感到难过，或者把一切都抛在脑后，去追求我的价值)”是作者被裁后面临的两种选择，要么自怨自艾，要么重新开始追求自我价值。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我告诉我自己我需要一份工作。A. needed需要；B. found找到；C. had有；D. liked喜欢。根据后文内容可知，作者开始积极找工作，所以此处表明作者认为自己“需要”一份工作。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我开始积极找工作。A. referring to提及，指的是；B. applying for申请；C. succeeding in成功；D. adapting to适应。前后文都在描述作者找工作的事情，所以此处B符合题意，构成动作顺序，告诉自己需要工作，开始“申请”新工作，最终找到工作。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：竭尽全力后，我收到了面试。A. friends朋友；B. visitors游客；C. ideas想法；D. interviews面试。根据后文关键词“ 12 interviews in a week”可知，D符合题意，原词复现。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我收到了几份工作邀请并接受了一份新工作！A. chose选择；B. designed设计；C. received接受；D. sent发送。根据“and”后“accepted a new job”可知，我“获得”了好几个工作邀请。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我真的很开心，也为自己感到骄傲。A. happy开心的；B. depressed沮丧的；C. optimistic乐观的；D. astonished震惊的。并列连词“and”表明前后感彩一致，所以A符合题意，happy和proud of并列。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我只想说，不管你摔了多少次，你总能爬起来。A. disagree不同意；B. pay支付；C. eat吃；D. fall跌倒。连词“no matter how”表明前后句意呈让步关系，所以D选项符合题意，无论“跌倒”多少次，都能爬起来。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意： 我为自己感到骄傲，我保持了坚强，并在几周内得到了一份新工作。A. bored无聊的；C. nervous紧张的；C. strong强壮的，坚强的；D. curious好奇的。由前文内容可知，作者被裁之后并没有自暴自弃，反而积极寻找工作，所以作者一直是“坚强的”。故选C。
第二节 单句语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
36. Every time I go back to my hometown, I am surprised ________ its great changes. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】at
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：每次我回到家乡，我都对它的巨大变化感到惊讶。be surprised at意思为：对……感到惊讶。故填at。
37. She pretended ________ (be) calm, but as a matter of fact, she was so nervous from head to toe. (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】to be
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：她装出镇静的样子，但实际上，她从头到脚都很紧张。pretend to do意思为：假装做某事，空处缺少不定式作宾语。故填to be。
38. It is well worth making ________ effort to promote the public awareness of environmental protection. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】an
【解析】
【详解】考查冠词。句意：努力提高公众的环保意识是很值得的。make an effort to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“努力做某事”。故填an。
39. To tell you the truth, I think his behaviour at the party is completely beyond ________ (comprehend). (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】comprehension
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：说实话，我认为他在聚会上的行为完全无法理解。beyond为介词，空处作宾语，用comprehend对应的名词形式comprehension，为不可数名词。故填comprehension。
40. Everyone has a desire ________ success, but not everyone has the courage and determination to pursue it. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】for
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：每个人都渴望成功，但并不是每个人都有勇气和决心去追求成功。have a desire for为固定搭配，意为“渴望得到”。故填for。
41. ________ I want are some books. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】What
【解析】
【详解】考查主语从句。句意：我想要的是一些书。观察句子可知，are前面为句子的主语，为主语从句，其中I want后缺少宾语，用连接代词what引导从句，放在句首，首字母大写。故填What。
42. My question is ________ I can finish it in one hour. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】how##whether
【解析】
【详解】考查表语从句。句意：我的问题是我怎样才能在一小时内完成它。/我的问题是我能否在一小时内完成它。is为be动词，空处引导表语从句，从句主要成分完整，结合句意，问题可以是“如何完成”也可以是“是否能够完成”，用how/whether引导从句。故填how/whether。
43. In the children’s minds, summer ________(associate) with picnics. (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】is associated
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：在孩子们的心目中，夏天与野餐联系在一起。此处陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语summer，和associate为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为单数名词，be动词用is。故填is associated。
44. Jack was an ________(ambition) young man, and one of his dreams was to fight his way into the fashion world. (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】ambitious
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：杰克是个雄心勃勃的年轻人，他的梦想之一就是在时尚界闯出一条路来。修饰名词man，需用形容词ambitious，作定语。故填ambitious。
45. Youngsters are encouraged to take ________ a sport and lead an active life. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】up
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：年轻人被鼓励从事体育运动，过积极的生活。take up为固定搭配，意为“开始从事”。故填up。
46. Drinking cola often ________ (make) our cinema experience more enjoyable. (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】makes##made
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：喝可乐经常使我们的电影体验更愉快。空处缺少谓语，结合often及句意可知，句子可以描述客观事实，用一般现在时，也可以表示过去的事情，用一般过去时。主语为动名词，动词用第三人称单数或者过去式。故填makes/made。
47. The computer ________(crash) five times in the last few minutes and I will get it repaired tomorrow. (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】has crashed
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：这台电脑在过去几分钟内死机了五次，我明天要把它修好。空处为谓语，根据five times in the last few minutes可知，句子用现在完成时，computer作为主语为单数，助动词用has。故填has crashed。
48. Zhong Nanshan, as well as three other outstanding medical workers, ________ (award) the highest honor of our country last month. (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】was awarded
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：钟南山和其他三位优秀的医务工作者上个月被授予了国家最高荣誉。空处作谓语，as well as连接名词或代词作主语，谓语动词与其前面的名词或代词一致；句中谓语动词与Zhong Nanshan保持一致，为单数，结合last month可知，句子为一般过去时，且主语和award构成被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was awarded。
49. You must set realistic ________(objective) for yourself. (所给词适当形式填空)
【答案】objectives
【解析】
【详解】考查名词的数。句意：你必须为自己设定现实的目标。空处作set的宾语，objective意思为：目标，此处为泛指，用名词复数作宾语。故填objectives。
50. Tom’s parents have full confidence ________ his devotion to protecting the environment. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】in
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：汤姆的父母对他保护环境的决心充满信心。have confidence in为固定短语，意思为：对……有信心。故填in。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
51. 上周六你校邀请了一位肢体语言方面的专家给全校学生开展了一次讲座。请你为校英语报写一篇短文，报道此次活动，内容包括：
1.讲座时间、地点；
2.讲座内容；
3.你的感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
Last Saturday, our school invited a body language expert to deliver a lecture on the importance of using body language correctly to us students in the school hall.
The expert not only introduced us various types of body language, but also taught us how to use them properly. Meanwhile, he provided some interesting demonstrations.
I was fascinated by the expert’s vivid speech. From this experience, I realized the importance of body language and made up my mind to pay attention to it in the future.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为校英语报写一篇短文，报道上周六学校邀请一位肢体语言方面的专家给全校学生开展的一次讲座活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
邀请：invite→ask
正确地：correctly→rightly
不同的：various→different
同时：meanwhile→at the same time
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Last Saturday, our school invited a body language expert to deliver a lecture on the importance of using body language correctly to us students in the school hall.
拓展句：Last Saturday, our school invited a body language expert to deliver a lecture which was on the importance of using body language correctly to us students in the school hall.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The expert not only introduced us various types of body language, but also taught us how to use them properly. (运用了固定句型not only…but also连接谓语)
【高分句型2】From this experience, I realized the importance of body language and made up my mind to pay attention to it in the future. (运用了非谓语动词不定式作目的状语)
第二节（满分25分）
52. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Nancy is used to getting up early every day. She is a young mother. By seven, she has already eaten breakfast, had a cup of coffee, washed the dishes, taken her shower, and put on her make-up. Then, it’s time to do the housework.
One early Saturday morning, when she was washing her son’s vacuum bottle (保温瓶), she felt upset. After having been used for long, the bottle was in poor condition. It was high time that she should buy a new one for her kid Bill, but her budget was limited. She had to decide that she would buy a new one only months plaining wasn’t how she would normally choose to start the day, especially with the sun shining.
To cheer up and continue the day a bit more optimistically, she left the housework for later and set out with her little kid Bill for their morning walk on the beach a little earlier than usual. The local shops hadn’t opened yet. It was quiet outside; there were few people around.
Walking through the down town area, something on the pavement caught her attention. From a distance, it appeared to be a package of some sort. They walked over and Nancy picked it up. Upon examination, it turned out to be a brown paper bag. The downtown had nine blocks with stores. Grocery stores, furniture shops, cake shops, banks, bookstores, home-goods stores, clothing shops, and other businesses lined the street. Looking around, Nancy found none of them had been open for business. It was too early.
Nancy knew all this indicated that the object had most likely been purchased by someone the evening or day before. Since it was near the road, Nancy guessed someone must have dropped it, probably while loading other bags into a car.
Nancy looked inside the bag for more information. After opening it, she found there was a small handbag. In the bag, there were many cards. Among them, there was the owner’s ID card, which showed the owner’s address and name. Besides, there was a box in the brown bag. “What may be in the box ” Nancy thought to herself.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
She checked it surprised to find there was a new vacuum bottle for kids in it.
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Nancy looked at the owner’s address again and made sure where the owner lived.
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【答案】One possible version:
She checked it, surprised to find there was a new vacuum bottle for kids in it. Seeing it, Bill took the vacuum bottle from Nancy and jumped up and down with joy. With her heart beating fast, Nancy wondered whether they should give it back. However, thinking how worried the owner must have been, she bent down and looked at Bill, saying, “No, Bill. We should give it back.” Hearing it, Bill cried, but Nancy didn’t change her mind. Then, after some explanation, little Bill seemed to understand and finally nodded, supporting her idea.
Nancy looked at the owner’s address again and made sure where the owner lived. Then, they took a bus, heading towards the owner’s home. Before long, Nancy and Bill reached the owner’s home. They knocked on the door. A tall woman opened the door, confused to see the two strangers. Nancy then handed the bag to her and explained how she had come across the bag. It was then that the tall woman realized that she had lost the bag. She was so thankful that she insisted on giving her $100. And she offered to give the new vacuum bottle to Bill after seeing Bill liked it so much. However, Nancy declined. In her opinion, doing a good thing itself doesn’t mean trying to get a reward.
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了Nancy是一个习惯于每天早起的年轻母亲。在早上七点之前，她已经完成了早餐、喝咖啡、洗碗、洗澡和化妆等一系列的日常事务。然而，在一个周六的早晨，当她在清洗儿子的保温瓶时，她感到有些沮丧，因为这个瓶子已经用了很久，状况不佳。虽然她急需为儿子Bill买一个新的，但她的预算有限，所以她决定只能几个月后再买。为了让自己振作起来，她决定先不做家务，而是带着儿子Bill比平时早一些去海边散步。在散步的过程中，Nancy在人行道上发现了一个看起来像包裹的东西。她打开纸袋，发现里面有一个小手袋，手袋里有很多卡片，包括失主的身份证，显示了失主的地址和姓名。除此之外，纸袋里还有一个盒子。Nancy开始好奇盒子里可能装的是什么。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“她检查了一下，惊讶地发现里面有一个给孩子们用的新真空瓶。”可知，第一段可描写Bill想留下瓶子，Nancy坚持要还给失主并解释原因。
②由第二段首句内容“Nancy又看了看房主的地址，确定了房主住在哪里。”可知，第二段可描写Nancy带着儿子将东西送还给失主，主人想要感谢他们却被Nancy拒绝了。
2.续写线索：Bill犹豫是否归还瓶子——Nancy坚定地认为要归还——Nancy解释原因——Bill理解并支持Nancy——送还瓶子——表示感谢——Nancy拒绝了
3.词汇激活
行为类
归还：give back/send back
理解：understand/comprehend
意识到：realize/be aware of
坚持：insist on/stick to
情绪类
担心的：worried/concerned
感谢的：thankful/grateful
【点睛】[高分句型1]
With her heart beating fast, Nancy wondered whether they should give it back.（运用了with的复合结构，whether引导宾语从句）
[高分句型2]
It was then that the tall woman realized that she had lost the bag.（运用了强调句，that引导宾语从句）
听力答案1~5CBAAC 6~10 ABCAB 11~15 ACBBA16~20BCACC2022级高二学年下学期期中考试试题
英语
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1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第三册Units1~3。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is the man’s raincoat
A. In the office. B. On the bus. C. At home.
2. What does the woman think of sharing a room with others
A. Uncomfortable. B. Enjoyable. C. Troublesome.
3. How much is the milk
A. $3. B. $3.50. C. $6.50.
4. Why does the woman call the man
A. To look for a job.
B. To ask him to put up a notice.
C. To leave a message for her piano teacher.
5. What is the conversation about
A. A boss. B. An exam. C. An interview.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Strangers.
7. What does the man want to do during the summer vacation
A. Learn to drive. B. Do volunteer work. C. Go sightseeing.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman probably
A. A customer. B. A manager. C. A secretary.
9. When will the man’s train leave for London
A. At 9: 30 am. B. At 11: 30 am. C. At 5: 00 pm.
10. Who will the man meet on Thursday
A. Mr. Black. B. Ms. Smith. C. Mike.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where is the boy now
A. At school. B. At a stadium. C. In his house.
12. How will the boy get home
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
13. What time is it
A. 3: 30. B. 4: 00. C. 5: 00.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers doing
A. Doing some exercise.
B Making a training plan.
C. Attending a sports meeting.
15. How long will the first period of the exercise last
A. Two weeks. B. Four weeks. C. Six weeks.
16. Which sport does the man plan to practice on Wednesday
A. Cycling. B. Swimming. C. Running.
17. How does the man find the second period of the exercise
A. Interesting. B. Easy. C. Stressful.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker do now
A. A gardener. B. A cook. C. An office worker.
19. What does the speaker do at weekends
A. He plants trees. B. He repairs his truck. C. He drives to the country.
20. What is the speaker’s wife interested in
A. Picking up leaves.
B. Buying old radios.
C. Collecting old cookery books.
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
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal (刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humor, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan McGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars. Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humor. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh.
1 How can we best describe the film The Full Monty
A. Fun but serious. B. Horrible but thrilling.
C. Unrealistic and boring. D. Breathtaking and uncommon.
2. What can we infer from the film Transpotting
A. It is a serious film with a sad ending.
B. Ewan McGregor directed the film in the 1980s.
C. It was unpopular with most people in the beginning.
D. It was adapted from a book written by Irvine Welsh.
3. What is Monty Python’s Life of Brian about
A. Daily life of the working-class.
B. Reflection of rich West London.
C. Unique experiences of some Scots.
D. A youth mistaken for another man.
B
My first job at KCRW was Ruth Seymour’s assistant. Soon after, I became Assistant General Manager and worked closely with her for 16 years. Therefore, I have had the opportunity to observe her and the enormous impact she had on KCRW and the other radio stations.
Ruth did nothing conventionally and nothing she created was a reaction to anything. She created KCRW not to gain the most listeners or to win any awards but to be an intellectual force for arts, culture and smart ideas. She wanted to start the conversation, not just contribute to it.
Ruth had the highest artistic standards, which is why KCRW aired radio dramas like the 10-hour Babbitt and 30-hour Ulysses. She created Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond in two audio collections that featured famous actors reading the work of Jewish authors like Sholem Aleichem, Philip Roth and Isaac Bashevis Singer. KCRW sold more of those collections than anything else in our history.
Ruth went to a newsstand every day and read articles from New York Times, word for word, on the air at noon because ordinary people couldn’t easily get that paper then. She discovered people who matched her intellect at dinners or parties and gave them on-air shows on journalism, literature, film, art, theater, travel, dance or music.
She said it best, “I wanted to do the program as an act of love and respect.”
When she came to KCRW in 1977, she found herself building the station in a junior high classroom right off the playground. Now KCRW could be heard across Los Angeles. Most powerfully, the radio format (总体安排) she created continues to be used by radio stations — news of the day, debates of ideas, art, artists, food, literature and film.
Outspoken and fearless women leaders were rare in the 1960s and 1970s — in fact, women couldn’t get credit cards apart from their husbands until 1974 — which is why her achievements are so singular.
4. Why did Ruth broadcast Ulysses and Babbitt
A. The listeners loved them.
B. They were award-winning works.
C. The authors were her friends.
D. They were artistically important.
5. What does the sixth paragraph mainly focus on
A. Ruth’s widely-felt influence
B. Ruth’s hard working conditions.
C. Inspiration of Ruth’s programs.
D. The variety of Ruth’s radio formats.
6. What does the word “singular”, underlined in the last paragraph mean
A. Strange. B. Reproducible. C. Remarkable. D. Lasting.
7. How is the text mainly developed
A. By making comparisons. B. By listing examples.
C. By following time order. D. By conducting surveys.
C
With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardenst (皇家花园) in China located in the center of Beijing.
Beihai Park is said to be built according to a traditional Chinese legend. The story is that once upon a time there were three magic mountains called “Penglai”, “Yingzhou” and “Fangzhang”. Gods in those mountains had a kind of medicine which would help humans gain immortality (永生). Consequently, many emperors constantly sought those mountains. I For example, Emperor Qin Shihuang had sent people to look for the magic mountains but they failed. Emperor Wudi, the fifth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty did similar things.
It was believed that different mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architecture led to totally different effects. So from then on, almost every emperor during the succeeding dynasties would build a royal garden with one-pool-with-three-hill layout near his palace. Beihai Park was surely built after this traditional style: the water of Beihai with Zhongnanhai is the Taiye Pool; the Jade Flowery Islet, the island of the Circular City and the Xishantai Island represent the three magic mountains.
Actually, Beihai Park was initially built in the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) and was repaired and rebuilt in the following dynasties including Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing. The large-scale rebuilding in the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) generally established the present scale and pattern. In 1925, it was first opened to the public, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.
It is enjoyable to walk around the various scenic areas in Beihai Park. There are many places to visit, including the Bai Ta, Five-Dragon Pavilions, Nine-Dragon Wall, Yong’an Temple and so on. There is also a classy restaurant called Fangshan Restaurant where the Empress Cixi once dined.
8. Where is Beihai Park
A. Near the ocean. B. In the south of Zhongnanhai.
C. To the west side of Jingshan Park. D. In the uptown area of Beijing City.
9. What is the similarity between Emperor Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wudi of Han according to the text
A They loved to listen to stories. B. They both pursued immortality.
C. They were mountain-climbing lovers. D. They were the first emperor of their dynasties.
10. How old is Beihai Park
A. Less than 100 years old. B. About 500 years old.
C. About 1, 000 years old. D. Nearly 2, 000 years old.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. A famous park. B. Historical palaces.
C. An unforgettable legend. D. Ancient architectural styles.
D
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
12. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text
A. To perform low-level writing. B. To replace technology experts.
C. To finish high-quality work. D. To improve interpersonal communication.
13. Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4
A. To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.
B. To show how well AI tools could help workers.
C. To forecast changes in the future working environment.
D. To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.
14. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.
B. It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.
C. It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
D. Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now
B. Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
C. The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence
D. AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance
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。
In today’s society, kids are interested in films, music and video games. However, many parents are looking for exciting, protected and educational hobbies which their kids can get pleasure from. ____16____, but here we will talk about collecting coins.
One of the several reasons why collecting coins is a hobby that is fantastic for children is that it is an activity that can be enjoyed by oneself or as a family activity. It can teach them the significance of collecting potentially worthwhile items. ____17____ but the top quality time spent collecting, examining and researching coins can be regarded as priceless. ____18____.
In terms of coin-collecting supplies, a lot of parents choose to obtain coin-collecting starter kits (入门套件). Coin-collecting starter kits may be different. ____19____. In truth, several coin-collecting starter kits even come with coins! This is a wonderful way to get youngsters interested in enjoying collecting coins as a hobby. It is a fantastic way to get a coin collection started.
Depending on kids and their age, parents can educate them on collecting coins and the possibilities it holds. For instance, even if kids are just interested in collecting coins for entertainment, they must know that their coins collected may turn lucrative (赚钱的) one day. Of course, for that to take place, all coins collected need to be properly stored and cared for. ____20____.
As previously stated, collecting coins is an excellent, protected and fun hobby for children of all ages to take pleasure in.
A. There are a number of choices
B. Kids can learn how to save money from it
C. Coins collected by kids can be handed to their parents
D. But a lot come equipped with how-to guides or coin albums
E. Not only can this hobby be a single activity that is educational for children
F. Depending on kids’ age, parents can supply them with useful guides for collecting coins and coins resources
G. An additional reason why collecting coins is a hobby excellent for youngsters is that it is relatively affordable
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was working as a mechanical engineer, doing designing and product development at my company. I was really having a good time.
However, one day, I got a message for a ___21___ from my manager at 4:45 pm. I went into his office, and I saw someone from HR sitting beside him. My manager said,“Your ___22___ is not up to the mark. You always need help from others to complete your work. You aren’t working ___23___ . So this will be your___24___day.” I had___25___my hardest in the last 3 months and to hear something like that___26___my confidence. I tried to convince him but the___27___was final.
In this situation, I had two___28___. To feel sad for myself or to leave everything behind and go get what I was worth. I told myself that I___29___a job. I started____30____a new job actively. Putting in maximum effort, I got____31____. I made a record of 12 interviews in a week! I____32____several offers and accepted a new job! I was really____33____and proud of myself.
I just want to say that no matter how much you____34____, you can always get back up. I am proud of myself that I stayed____35____and got a new offer within a few weeks.
21. A. fight B. meeting C. discussion D. drink
22. A. fault B. ambition C. trick D. performance
23. A. carefully B. immediately C. independently D. creatively
24. A. first B. last C. second D. third
25. A. worked B. played C. studied D. read
26. A. gave B. broke C. increased D. rebuilt
27. A. score B. attack C. decision D. offer
28. A. reasons B. problems C. rules D. choices
29. A. needed B. found C. had D. liked
30. A. referring to B. applying for C. succeeding in D. adapting to
31. A. friends B. visitors C. ideas D. interviews
32 A. chose B. designed C. received D. sent
33. A. happy B. depressed C. optimistic D. astonished
34. A. disagree B. pay C. eat D. fall
35. A. bored B. nervous C. strong D. curious
第二节 单句语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
36. Every time I go back to my hometown, I am surprised ________ its great changes. (用适当的词填空)
37. She pretended ________ (be) calm, but as a matter of fact, she was so nervous from head to toe. (所给词适当形式填空)
38. It is well worth making ________ effort to promote the public awareness of environmental protection. (用适当的词填空)
39. To tell you the truth, I think his behaviour at the party is completely beyond ________ (comprehend). (所给词适当形式填空)
40. Everyone has a desire ________ success, but not everyone has the courage and determination to pursue it. (用适当的词填空)
41. ________ I want are some books. (用适当的词填空)
42. My question is ________ I can finish it in one hour. (用适当的词填空)
43. In the children’s minds, summer ________(associate) with picnics. (所给词适当形式填空)
44. Jack was an ________(ambition) young man, and one of his dreams was to fight his way into the fashion world. (所给词适当形式填空)
45. Youngsters are encouraged to take ________ a sport and lead an active life. (用适当的词填空)
46. Drinking cola often ________ (make) our cinema experience more enjoyable. (所给词适当形式填空)
47. The computer ________(crash) five times in the last few minutes and I will get it repaired tomorrow. (所给词适当形式填空)
48. Zhong Nanshan, as well as three other outstanding medical workers, ________ (award) the highest honor of our country last month. (所给词适当形式填空)
49. You must set realistic ________(objective) for yourself. (所给词适当形式填空)
50. Tom’s parents have full confidence ________ his devotion to protecting the environment. (用适当的词填空)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
51. 上周六你校邀请了一位肢体语言方面的专家给全校学生开展了一次讲座。请你为校英语报写一篇短文，报道此次活动，内容包括：
1.讲座时间、地点；
2.讲座内容；
3.你的感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
52. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Nancy is used to getting up early every day. She is a young mother. By seven, she has already eaten breakfast, had a cup of coffee, washed the dishes, taken her shower, and put on her make-up. Then, it’s time to do the housework.
One early Saturday morning, when she was washing her son’s vacuum bottle (保温瓶), she felt upset. After having been used for long, the bottle was in poor condition. It was high time that she should buy a new one for her kid Bill, but her budget was limited. She had to decide that she would buy a new one only months plaining wasn’t how she would normally choose to start the day, especially with the sun shining.
To cheer up and continue the day a bit more optimistically, she left the housework for later and set out with her little kid Bill for their morning walk on the beach a little earlier than usual. The local shops hadn’t opened yet. It was quiet outside; there were few people around.
Walking through the down town area, something on the pavement caught her attention. From a distance, it appeared to be a package of some sort. They walked over and Nancy picked it up. Upon examination, it turned out to be a brown paper bag. The downtown had nine blocks with stores. Grocery stores, furniture shops, cake shops, banks, bookstores, home-goods stores, clothing shops, and other businesses lined the street. Looking around, Nancy found none of them had been open for business. It was too early.
Nancy knew all this indicated that the object had most likely been purchased by someone the evening or day before. Since it was near the road, Nancy guessed someone must have dropped it, probably while loading other bags into a car.
Nancy looked inside the bag for more information. After opening it, she found there was a small handbag. In the bag, there were many cards. Among them, there was the owner’s ID card, which showed the owner’s address and name. Besides, there was a box in the brown bag. “What may be in the box ” Nancy thought to herself.
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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
She checked it, surprised to find there was a new vacuum bottle for kids in it.
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Nancy looked at the owner’s address again and made sure where the owner lived.
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