四川省成都石室中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试卷（含答案，含听力原文，无音频）
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成都石室中学2023-2024学年度下期高2025届5月月考
英语试卷
试卷说明：
英语考试时间共120分钟，满分150分。英语试题卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。考试做答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman do last Saturday
A. Studied at the library. B. Visited the art museum. C. Went to a fashion show.
2. How long does it take to reach the destination
A. 1 hour. B. 2 hours. C. 3 hours.
3. What do we know about James
A. He lives in India. B. He knows the woman. C. He met the woman at a party.
4. What is the man doing
A. Taking a walk. B. Driving a car. C. Running on the road.
5. Which word could be used to describe the woman
A. Careless. B. Lazy. C. Unkind.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，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 does the man ask the woman to do
A. Meet their visitors. B. Book a meeting room. C. Order lunch.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A trip. B. Company party plans. C. Meeting arrangements.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers doing
A. Waiting for people. B. Traveling by train. C. Driving to the station.
9. Why is the man unwilling to catch a later train
A. He fears it will be slow.
B. He is afraid of being late.
C. He’s worried about a long wait.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Which part of the car is wrong
A. The engine. B. The roof. C. The headlights.
11. Why does the man say there seems to be some kind of mistake
A. He didn’t send for a mechanic.
B. He wasn’t satisfied with the service.
C. He expected a male mechanic.
12. How does the woman feel about repairing the car
A. Difficult. B. Confident. C. Doubtful.
13. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. On a highway. B. At a car repair shop. C. Outside the man’s house.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What place does the woman want to go to
A. A new supermarket. B. An Italian restaurant. C. A movie theater.
15. Where should the woman turn at after she gets off the highway
A. The Browning exit. B. The side street. C. The sign for the movie theater.
16. Why does the man mention the flower boxes to the woman
A. To help her find her car.
B. To excite her for the trip.
C. To help her find the restaurant.
17. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to get to a restaurant.
B. Where the nearest movie theater is.
C. Where to find a supermarket.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Which is one of the advantages of Great Falls
A. The local people are friendly.
B. There is a large college there.
C. There are family gatherings.
19. What must the college’s instructors have
A. Two Master’s degrees.
B. Ten years’ working experience.
C. At least ten years’ experience in their fields.
20. Whom is the speaker mainly speaking to
A. Chinese teachers. B. Chinese students. C. English speakers.
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
This is the time when we start thinking of travel plans for the coming holiday. Will we go back to our old favorites Try somewhere new The following list will give you fresh ideas of where to stay.
Matca, Transylvania (Romania)
Matca, which means “queen bee” in Romanian, is a nickname for the hotel. Transylvania’s rural landscapes have long been a favorite of those in the know — the UK’s royal family has a house two hours north — and hilltop Matca renews its 16 rooms with the spirit of Romanian traditions, from hand carved beds to traditional carpets over the floorboard. Expected to be open in March.
Maria, Helsinki (Finland)
The Maria has been the first choice for Helsinki travelers since it met the public last month, with its “spa suites” plus private saunas（桑拿）or steam rooms. The hotel sits across four protected buildings dating back to 1885, and as such the look is modern classic, with plenty of copper and iron gray and big windows to let as much of that light as possible into the supersized rooms.
Casa Lucia, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Though Argentina looks set to be entering a period of financial uncertainty in 2024, this new Buenos Aires hotel is looking for new ideas by turning to the city’s golden age a century ago. Featuring “royal suites” and opening soon in April in the Edificio Mihanovich, a skyscraper in the Retiro district, the Casa Lucia is an upgraded version of the former Sofitel.
The Leinster, Dublin (Ireland)
For all too long, there’s only been room for one famous hotel on Dublin’s Merrion Square. The Leinster is about to change that. Opening next month, it’s bringing an almost Kit Kemp style of boutique chic（精品时尚）to the historic square, with lively patterned headboards brightening the modern rooms. The other hotel on the square — The Merrion — had better look to its laurels.
21. Which hotel is already receiving guests
A. Matca. B. Maria. C. Casa Lucia. D. The Leinster.
22. What do Matca and Casa Lucia have in common
A. They face financial uncertainties. B. They draw inspiration from the past.
C. They are famous among royal families. D. They are single buildings in rural areas.
23. What does the underlined phrase “look to its laurels” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Stay calm and optimistic. B. Stick to the original look.
C. Try not to lose its advantage. D. Look up to the newcomer.
B
I was traveling with my husband and three teenage sons, in the United States. We ordered our food at a fast-food place, and with my meal I also wanted a blueberry pie. My husband is the chatty one in the family and likes to socialize, so he started a conversation about the place where blueberries grow with the waitress. She answered, with some anxiety, “They grow on trees.”
The whole family’s jaws dropped! How could this girl not know where blueberries grow We tried not to embarrass her, and just took the opportunity to teach her a little about how blueberries grow, on small shrubs (灌木) on the ground. She seemed to appreciate learning something new. We can’t know all the same things, as you’ll see from the next thing I’m going to tell you.
In 2002 our family made a short trip to a coffee plantation. The road to the plantation was narrow filled with sharp bends. I worried about hitting another car. We didn’t, lucky us! When we finally got to our destination, we learned a lot about the plantation and coffee production, but we didn’t see any coffee plants. Where were they We decided to ask one of the people working there. “So where are the coffee plants We can’t see them anywhere.”
She reached out her arm and caught a twig (细枝) right next to us and explained, “This is the coffee plant and these little things will be coffee beans.” I looked around in embarrassment, as we were surrounded by coffee plants! She explained that coffee plants aren’t big and that they have to grow in the shade of other bigger plants. I appreciated her lesson.
We love our coffee, but I’m sure most of my countrymen would not be able to recognize a coffee plant among other tropical plants if asked. Our jaws can drop at different things, depending on geographical locations, at what we know and don’t know. Never take anything for granted!
24. By saying “The whole family’s jaws dropped!”, the author means that _______.
A. the waitress was extremely ignorant
B. the waitress gave the strangest answer
C. the whole family was greatly surprised
D. the whole family had problems with their mouths
25. Which of the following best describes the waitress
A. Curious. B. Chatty. C. Self-centered. D. Stubborn.
26. What can we learn about the blueberry plant and the coffee plant
A. They produce the same beans. B. They grow in the tropical areas.
C. They look very similar to each other. D. They are shrubs growing on the ground.
27. What message does the author want to convey in the passage
A. The pot calls the kettle black. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Don’t judge a book by its cover. D. There are spots even on the sun.
C
Imagine this. You need an image of a balloon for a work presentation and turn to an AI text-to-image generator, like Midjourney or DALL-E, to create a suitable image. You enter the prompt (提示词) “red balloon against a blue sky”, but the generator returns an image of an egg instead.
What’s going on The generator you’re using may have been “poisoned”. What does this mean Text-to-image generators work by being trained on large datasets that include millions or billions of images. Some of the generators have been trained by indiscriminately (随意的) scraping online images, many of which may be under copyright. This has led to many copyright infringement (侵害) cases where artists have accused big tech companies of stealing and profiting from their work.
This is also where the idea of “poison” comes in. Researchers who want to empower individual artists have recently created a tool named “Nightshade” to fight back against unauthorized image scraping. The tool works by slightly altering an image’s pixels (像素) in a way that confuses the computer vision system but leaves the image unaltered to a human’s eyes. If an organization then scrapes one of these images to train a future AI model, its data pool becomes “poisoned”. This can result in mistaken learning, which makes the generator return unintended results. As in our earlier example, a balloon might become an egg.
The higher the number of “poisoned” images in the training data, the greater the impact. Because of how generative AI works, the damage from “poisoned” images also affects related prompt keywords. For example, if a “poisoned” image of a Picasso work is used in training data, prompt results for masterpieces from other artists can also be affected.
Possibly, tools like Nightshade can be abused by some users to intentionally upload “poisoned” images in order to confuse AI generators. But the Nightshade’s developer hopes the tool will make big tech companies more respectful of copyright. It does challenge a common belief among computer scientists that data found online can be used for any purpose they see fit.
Human rights activists, for example, have been concerned for some time about the indiscriminate use of machine vision in wider society. This concern is particularly serious concerning facial recognition. There is a clear connection between facial recognition cases and data poisoning, as both relate to larger questions around technological governance. It may be better to see data poisoning as an innovative solution to the denial of some fundamental human rights.
28. The underlined word “scraping” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. facilitating B. damaging C. collecting D. polishing
29. According to the passage, adding poisoned data might _______.
A. increase the accuracy of returned information
B. interfere with the training of generative AI
C. cause users to forget the prompt key words
D. discriminate against great masterpieces
30. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. The issue of technological governance has aroused the lawyers’ interest.
B. Computer scientists have learned to respect the copyright of most artists.
C. Nightshade is being abused by human rights activists to recognize faces.
D. Data poisoning is somehow justified to direct attention to human rights.
31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage
A. Data Poisoning: Restricting Innovation or Empowering Artists
B. Data Poisoning: Addressing Facial Recognition Issues Among Artists
C. Data Poisoning: Risks and Rewards of Generative AI Data Training
D. Data Poisoning: Government Empowering Citizens to Protect Themselves
D
“We are living in an age for learning, when there’s so much knowledge available that one would think that this is good news for higher education, yet we’ve seen enrollment (入学) in higher education drop for six years.” said Bryan Alexander, who often writes about the future of higher education.
Alexander believes that for some colleges and universities to survive, they need to shift from their historical mission of serving one type of student (usually a teenager fresh out of high school) for a specific period of time. “We’re going to see many different ways through higher education in the future,” Alexander said, “from closer ties between secondary and postsecondary schools to new options for adults.”
“The fact is that to maintain affordability, accessibility and excellence, something needs to change,” said Rafael Bras, Georgia Tech’s president. Among many impressive ideas about that, three point to the possibility of a very different future for colleges and universities.
1) College for life, rather than just four years. The college should turn itself into a place for lifelong learning that allows students to “associate rather than enroll”. The system that receives students once in their lives and turns them out with approval to become alums (校友) and come back on occasion and give money is not the right model for the future.
2) A network of advisers and coaches for a career. If education never ends, neither should the critical advising function that colleges provide to students. It’s promising that artificial intelligence and virtual tutors will help advise students about selecting courses and finding the best career options.
3) A distributed presence around the world. Colleges and universities operate campuses and require students to come to them. In the past couple of decades, online education has grown greatly, but for the most part, higher education is still about face-to-face interactions. Why not blend the two worlds
Whether the ideas will become real is, of course, unclear, but what is clear is that colleges and universities are about to undergo a period of deep change — whether they want to or not — as the needs of students and the economy shift.
32. The underlined word “blend” can be best replaced with ________.
A. distribute B. split C. connect D. combine
33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Enrollment in higher education drops because there’s too much knowledge available.
B. The colleges and universities serving one type of student for 4 years will disappear soon.
C. Probably people won’t have to go to college and university campuses for higher education.
D. Higher education has the obligation to maintain affordability, accessibility and excellence.
34. We can learn from the passage that ________.
A. the driving factor of the change in higher education is the change in the needs of students
and the economy
B. people will probably be at college all their life rather than just four years to associate with
their alums
C. artificial intelligence and virtual tutors will work together to help students select courses
and find best careers
D. colleges and universities are scheduled to undergo changes for a different future whether
they want to or not
35. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. No More Traditional Higher Education B. Colleges and Universities: Change or Die
C. The Struggle of Higher Education D. How to Survive in Colleges and Universities
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。
Tips to help you overcome people-pleasing
Considering other people’s feelings and treating them with kindness is something we attempt to do. 36 When this happens, people-pleasing has crossed the line from kind and generous to self-abandonment — not being the authentic self because we’re afraid others will disapprove, criticize, or reject us. Here are tips for you to overcome such behaviors.
37
Self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. It’s not something you do if you have time or if you deserve it. Taking care of your emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical needs keeps you healthy. Without it, you’ll get sick, stressed, and irritable. Try putting self-care activities (exercise, socializing, hobbies, etc.) on your calendar to ensure that self-care is a priority.
Not everyone’s opinion matters.
One big mistake people-pleasers make is acting as if everyone’s opinion matters equally. You don’t differentiate whose opinion matters more. Generally, the closer the relationship, the more you’ll value their opinion and want to please them. Thus, it’s natural to want to do things to make your loved ones happy. 38
Healthy conflict can improve relationships.
Most people worry that painful conflicts will destroy relationships. 39 But it’s not helpful or possible. When you avoid conflict, you suppress your feelings and needs. And this causes you to disconnect from yourself and from others. But healthy conflict is the one in which both parties can respectfully express themselves. 40 This is quite different from the unhealthy conflicts.
A. Be aware of your inner needs.
B. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish.
C. This indicates that we’re People-Pleasers.
D. It’s understandable and common to want to avoid them.
E. But sacrificing our wellbeing to make others happy is not.
F. However, you don’t need to please acquaintances in the same way.
G. It results in greater understanding and ultimately strengthens the relationship.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After my mother suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, the plants in our house began to die. In years past, I remember the deep, earthy smell that would 41 in our house after my mother had made her weekly watering rounds. Back then, I never 42 it with the care that was at the foundation of everything she did.
But now, leaves were 43 , some dry and edged with brown, and many of the stems bare. It was a mark of how my mother can no longer attend to all the things that she lovingly cared for. I was so focused on the increasing 44 of her own care that her beloved plants had escaped my 45 .
I began her old rounds, pouring water into the thirsty soil, and soon the plants 46 . That’s the thing about houseplants: They demand nothing. They wait quietly, no matter how 47 they are. But even after my best 48 , some of the plants couldn’t survive. My mother’s kind caregivers have since brought new ones to add to her 49 , and my father buys fresh flowers every week.
Though Alzheimer’s disease 50 so much of her memory, her desire to care is still there. I would guide her down the steps to water the plants herself. I watched as her shaking hands picked the brown leaves. Each time, she smiled up at me with 51 satisfaction because being able to 52 something is still what brings her the greatest joy.
I look at plants 53 these days. I see them as my mother does: 54 reminders of the need for kindness toward all living things. It is clear to me that the things we spend a lifetime 55 are never truly lost and the love she has planted in me still blooms.
41. A. pile on B. come over C. rise up D. wander off
42. A. shared B. connected C. filled D. described
43. A. waving B. appearing C. turning D. dropping
44. A. demands B. possibilities C. goals D. processes
45. A. desire B. memory C. protection D. notice
46. A. dried B. absorbed C. recovered D. shone
47. A. thirsty B. helpless C. lonely D. anxious
48. A. contributions B. attempts C. choices D. explorations
49. A. collection B. love C. sharing D. amusement
50. A. recalls B. hides C. steals D. escapes
51. A. deep B. passing C. slight D. longing
52. A. live with B. find out C. care for D. focus on
53. A. definitely B. curiously C. strangely D. differently
54. A. quiet B. final C. permanent D. quick
55. A. seeking B. growing C. expecting D. saving
第Ⅱ卷
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The market for wearable technology in the past few years has been on a rapid rise. We seem to have too much attachment to data accessible on those devices. 56________ is it a good thing that we’re relying on technology more often than not, recording every step we take Can those tools really maximize your workout benefits The real questions surround not the 57________ (wear), but the wearer.
The challenge for athletes 58________ (look) to up their game with data is finding the type of information that is most helpful. If you are hoping to run faster and want to try moderating your pace based on heart rate “zones,” a wearable can help you do so. However, for professionals and those who are new 59________ working out, less is more.
Earlier this month, Sara Hall, a professional marathon runner competing in the U.S. Olympic marathon trials, actually 60________ (throw) away her GPS watch midrace 61________ (avoid) distraction. Similarly, for beginner runners, it’s more important to learn to listen to your body’s signals — tiredness, 62________ (ache), bursts of energy — 63________ to track your pace or heart rate. Depending on what those goals are, there might be ways to achieve them that are more cost 64________ (effect), more fun and more convenient. Dr. Ethan Weiss, a physician at the University of California tells his patients that a different item 65________ (attach) at your wrist, like a leash, is more likely to pull you toward more activity.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假设你是李华，你校艺术节即将举办主题为“最美瞬间”的摄影展，捕捉“热爱生活、积极向上、全面发展”等正能量的精彩瞬间。现邀请同学们提供自己拍摄的一张照片参展，并撰写摄影作品的介绍供参观者阅读。请你为你参展的摄影作品写一篇短文作为介绍，内容包括：
1. 对该照片的简要描述；
2. 你选择该照片参展的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分 25 分）
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。
Most people think that procrastination (拖延症) is a negative habit. But people like me who routinely put off doing assignments, are likely to defend our “slower” approach to getting tasks done.
I’m the only procrastinator in my family. My parents and sister were all born with the “do it right now” gift. They are always in a rush, as if closely rushed by an invisible deadline. Personally, I prefer a more relaxed pace. When my parents voiced their concern about my tendencies, saying “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” “No way!” I responded, confidently presenting my research as a defense. It said people procrastinated when they need to solve a problem or commit to a topic or project. In these cases, delaying a decision can be beneficial. This was because our minds continue to reflect on problems even when we were not actively thinking about them, which could lead to more creative solutions. My findings filled me with satisfaction and pride. My method of getting things done was just as good as my sister’s...or so I thought.
At school we’d been talking about architecture and design. As part of the final assessment, my teacher Mr. Smith announced an exciting project that each student would have a month to complete. We were expected to choose our materials, construct a small building and make use of things we had learned in class. Not only would the winners receive extra credit, but the winning constructions would be proudly displayed in the cafeteria. “I have no clue how I could get it done,” my friend Nate sighed in despair. I didn’t say anything. Not because I shared his anxiety — but because I was not nervous at all. I loved hands-on projects! Picturing my brilliant work exhibited in the cafeteria, I was fully convinced that I would definitely produce something that could impress everyone. So relaxed was I that I didn’t give it a second thought for weeks.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project. _______________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That taught me a great lesson. ___________________________________________________
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成都石室中学2023-2024学年度下期高2025届5月月考
英语试题答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 BCACA 11-15 CBCBC 16-20 CAACB
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）
21-23. BBC 24-27 CADD 28-31 CBDA 32-35. DCAB 36-40 EBFDG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 CBDAD 46-50 CABAC 51-55 ACDAB
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
56. But 57. wearable 58. looking 59. to 60. threw
61. to avoid 62. aches 63. than 64. effective 65. attached
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
One possible version:
The photo illustrates a sunrise over a misty mountain peak. In the image, the sun is just peeking over the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the sky and illuminating the rolling clouds that cling to the mountain slopes.
I choose this photo for the exhibition because it captures a breathtaking moment of natural beauty. The vibrant colors of the sunrise symbolize hope and new beginnings, reflecting the theme of the art festival. Additionally, the peaceful scene encourages viewers to pause and appreciate the wonders of nature, which serves as a reminder of embracing every moment with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
第二节（满分 25 分）
One possible version:
Before I knew it, there was only one day left for the project. All that time I spent taking it easy suddenly seemed like a problem. I started to feel scared as I understood how much I had delayed things. While I was imagining my amazing creation without a care, time was running out without me noticing. Now, with only twenty-four hours left, I had to finish something that should have taken me a whole month. While my classmates were adding final details to their carefully planned and made projects, I was rushing to find materials and quickly put together something that looked like a building, which was obviously much worse than my classmates’ works.
That taught me a great lesson. Putting things off might feel good for a little while, but it causes problems later on. When I tried to fix my project at the last minute, I understood how important it is to start things early and keep going steadily. Waiting until the end didn’t just make my work worse, it also stopped me from enjoying the process and feeling proud of what I’d done. I learned that being productive means planning ahead and staying focused, instead of waiting until the last moment and feeling stressed.
听力原文：
Text 1
M: Jane, did you go to the fashion show last Saturday It was wonderful.
W: No. I had planned to visit the art museum, but I changed my mind and studied at the college library instead.
Text 2
W: I think we should reach the town by five o’clock in the afternoon.
M: Sounds like a plan. To make sure we get there by 5 pm, we’ll need to leave by 2 pm at the latest.
Text 3
M: I happened to meet an old friend of yours at the party. He asked about you.
W: Oh, really Who
M: James. He’s just got back from India.
Text 4
W: Watch out, Dad. You can’t go that way.
M: Since when What’s going on in this town
W: Dad, they changed that to a one-way street months ago.
Text 5
M: I heard you didn’t perform well on the physics test.
W: Yeah, that’s right.
M: I am sorry to hear that. What was the matter
W: I forgot to double-check my answers.
Text 6
M: Hi, Kate. Do you have a minute I want to talk to you about the group of visitors that will be visiting us from Singapore next week.
W: Yes, I remember you mentioning their visit. You need to reserve a meeting room for the morning, right
M: That’s right. Could you please do that today
W: Of course. I’d be happy to. I could make arrangements for lunch as well if you’d like.
Text 7
M: They said they’d be here by nine. I wonder where they are.
W: Don’t worry! They’ll be here soon.
M: Yes, but it’s getting late. We can’t get to the station in less than an hour.
W: We can catch a later train, anyway.
M: I don’t want to wait for ages at the station. I suppose Christopher’s overslept or something.
W: Someone’s knocking at the door. It’s them, I think.
Text 8
W: Good morning, sir.
M: Morning. But, but… there seems to be some kind of mistake…
W: You sent for a mechanic, didn’t you, sir
M: That’s exactly what I mean! I sent for a mechanic, not a …
W: Your car won’t start, I believe Don’t worry. I’m sure I can fix it.
M: Really
W: Perhaps you’d like to go indoors, sir, to get out of the cold. I’ll call you when I get the car started.
M: Young lady, you don’t seem to realize that this engine is very difficult to deal with, and…er…
W: You were saying, sir
M: Well, you need to know what you’re doing.
W: Of course, sir. Now, if you’ll just leave me to get on with it, you’ll know what I’m doing.
Text 9
W: My parents are coming to town next week. Do you know any good Italian restaurants I’m familiar with the one on the east side of town, but we’ve already been there, and I’d like to try a new one.
M: There is one on the west side of town. It’s right next to that new supermarket that was built last year. Do you know the one I’m talking about
W: Yes, I know that new supermarket. What is the fastest way to get there from my house Should I take the Interstate Highway 80
M: Yes. You could take the Interstate 80. If you do, you should get off the highway at the Browning exit.
W: Alright. After that, do I keep going straight or turn down one of the side streets
M: Keep going straight until you come to that huge sign for the movie theater. Once you see that, take a left.
W: Does the restaurant have its own parking lot, or should I use the supermarket’s parking lot
M: They share the same area. The restaurant is in a brown building. You’ll see several large, white flower boxes outside. I hope this helps!
W: I see. Thank you.
Text 10
Good morning, everyone. I’d like to begin by telling you that Smithfield College is a small college located in Great Falls, Montana, which is a very small American town. You may wonder what life is like in such a small place. Above all else, I think you’ll notice the friendliness of our people. Town events seem more like large family gatherings. Academically speaking, the small-town atmosphere will help to improve your English. In larger cities with Chinese populations, you are often able to spend your free time using your native language, but in Great Falls, you will be forced to use English 100 percent of the time. And living in a small town will give you a unique opportunity to experience real American culture.
Furthermore, Smithfield offers the benefits of a small college. You will receive personal attention from each of your teachers. However, don’t be misled into thinking that because our college is small, we don’t have good teaching staff. On the contrary, each of Smithfield’s instructors is required to hold at least a Master’s degree, and they are required to have at least ten years’ experience in their fields before we consider employing them.
英语试卷
试卷说明：
英语考试时间共120分钟，满分150分。英语试题卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。考试做答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman do last Saturday
A. Studied at the library. B. Visited the art museum. C. Went to a fashion show.
2. How long does it take to reach the destination
A. 1 hour. B. 2 hours. C. 3 hours.
3. What do we know about James
A. He lives in India. B. He knows the woman. C. He met the woman at a party.
4. What is the man doing
A. Taking a walk. B. Driving a car. C. Running on the road.
5. Which word could be used to describe the woman
A. Careless. B. Lazy. C. Unkind.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，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 does the man ask the woman to do
A. Meet their visitors. B. Book a meeting room. C. Order lunch.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A trip. B. Company party plans. C. Meeting arrangements.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers doing
A. Waiting for people. B. Traveling by train. C. Driving to the station.
9. Why is the man unwilling to catch a later train
A. He fears it will be slow.
B. He is afraid of being late.
C. He’s worried about a long wait.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Which part of the car is wrong
A. The engine. B. The roof. C. The headlights.
11. Why does the man say there seems to be some kind of mistake
A. He didn’t send for a mechanic.
B. He wasn’t satisfied with the service.
C. He expected a male mechanic.
12. How does the woman feel about repairing the car
A. Difficult. B. Confident. C. Doubtful.
13. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. On a highway. B. At a car repair shop. C. Outside the man’s house.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What place does the woman want to go to
A. A new supermarket. B. An Italian restaurant. C. A movie theater.
15. Where should the woman turn at after she gets off the highway
A. The Browning exit. B. The side street. C. The sign for the movie theater.
16. Why does the man mention the flower boxes to the woman
A. To help her find her car.
B. To excite her for the trip.
C. To help her find the restaurant.
17. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to get to a restaurant.
B. Where the nearest movie theater is.
C. Where to find a supermarket.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Which is one of the advantages of Great Falls
A. The local people are friendly.
B. There is a large college there.
C. There are family gatherings.
19. What must the college’s instructors have
A. Two Master’s degrees.
B. Ten years’ working experience.
C. At least ten years’ experience in their fields.
20. Whom is the speaker mainly speaking to
A. Chinese teachers. B. Chinese students. C. English speakers.
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
This is the time when we start thinking of travel plans for the coming holiday. Will we go back to our old favorites Try somewhere new The following list will give you fresh ideas of where to stay.
Matca, Transylvania (Romania)
Matca, which means “queen bee” in Romanian, is a nickname for the hotel. Transylvania’s rural landscapes have long been a favorite of those in the know — the UK’s royal family has a house two hours north — and hilltop Matca renews its 16 rooms with the spirit of Romanian traditions, from hand carved beds to traditional carpets over the floorboard. Expected to be open in March.
Maria, Helsinki (Finland)
The Maria has been the first choice for Helsinki travelers since it met the public last month, with its “spa suites” plus private saunas（桑拿）or steam rooms. The hotel sits across four protected buildings dating back to 1885, and as such the look is modern classic, with plenty of copper and iron gray and big windows to let as much of that light as possible into the supersized rooms.
Casa Lucia, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Though Argentina looks set to be entering a period of financial uncertainty in 2024, this new Buenos Aires hotel is looking for new ideas by turning to the city’s golden age a century ago. Featuring “royal suites” and opening soon in April in the Edificio Mihanovich, a skyscraper in the Retiro district, the Casa Lucia is an upgraded version of the former Sofitel.
The Leinster, Dublin (Ireland)
For all too long, there’s only been room for one famous hotel on Dublin’s Merrion Square. The Leinster is about to change that. Opening next month, it’s bringing an almost Kit Kemp style of boutique chic（精品时尚）to the historic square, with lively patterned headboards brightening the modern rooms. The other hotel on the square — The Merrion — had better look to its laurels.
21. Which hotel is already receiving guests
A. Matca. B. Maria. C. Casa Lucia. D. The Leinster.
22. What do Matca and Casa Lucia have in common
A. They face financial uncertainties. B. They draw inspiration from the past.
C. They are famous among royal families. D. They are single buildings in rural areas.
23. What does the underlined phrase “look to its laurels” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Stay calm and optimistic. B. Stick to the original look.
C. Try not to lose its advantage. D. Look up to the newcomer.
B
I was traveling with my husband and three teenage sons, in the United States. We ordered our food at a fast-food place, and with my meal I also wanted a blueberry pie. My husband is the chatty one in the family and likes to socialize, so he started a conversation about the place where blueberries grow with the waitress. She answered, with some anxiety, “They grow on trees.”
The whole family’s jaws dropped! How could this girl not know where blueberries grow We tried not to embarrass her, and just took the opportunity to teach her a little about how blueberries grow, on small shrubs (灌木) on the ground. She seemed to appreciate learning something new. We can’t know all the same things, as you’ll see from the next thing I’m going to tell you.
In 2002 our family made a short trip to a coffee plantation. The road to the plantation was narrow filled with sharp bends. I worried about hitting another car. We didn’t, lucky us! When we finally got to our destination, we learned a lot about the plantation and coffee production, but we didn’t see any coffee plants. Where were they We decided to ask one of the people working there. “So where are the coffee plants We can’t see them anywhere.”
She reached out her arm and caught a twig (细枝) right next to us and explained, “This is the coffee plant and these little things will be coffee beans.” I looked around in embarrassment, as we were surrounded by coffee plants! She explained that coffee plants aren’t big and that they have to grow in the shade of other bigger plants. I appreciated her lesson.
We love our coffee, but I’m sure most of my countrymen would not be able to recognize a coffee plant among other tropical plants if asked. Our jaws can drop at different things, depending on geographical locations, at what we know and don’t know. Never take anything for granted!
24. By saying “The whole family’s jaws dropped!”, the author means that _______.
A. the waitress was extremely ignorant
B. the waitress gave the strangest answer
C. the whole family was greatly surprised
D. the whole family had problems with their mouths
25. Which of the following best describes the waitress
A. Curious. B. Chatty. C. Self-centered. D. Stubborn.
26. What can we learn about the blueberry plant and the coffee plant
A. They produce the same beans. B. They grow in the tropical areas.
C. They look very similar to each other. D. They are shrubs growing on the ground.
27. What message does the author want to convey in the passage
A. The pot calls the kettle black. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Don’t judge a book by its cover. D. There are spots even on the sun.
C
Imagine this. You need an image of a balloon for a work presentation and turn to an AI text-to-image generator, like Midjourney or DALL-E, to create a suitable image. You enter the prompt (提示词) “red balloon against a blue sky”, but the generator returns an image of an egg instead.
What’s going on The generator you’re using may have been “poisoned”. What does this mean Text-to-image generators work by being trained on large datasets that include millions or billions of images. Some of the generators have been trained by indiscriminately (随意的) scraping online images, many of which may be under copyright. This has led to many copyright infringement (侵害) cases where artists have accused big tech companies of stealing and profiting from their work.
This is also where the idea of “poison” comes in. Researchers who want to empower individual artists have recently created a tool named “Nightshade” to fight back against unauthorized image scraping. The tool works by slightly altering an image’s pixels (像素) in a way that confuses the computer vision system but leaves the image unaltered to a human’s eyes. If an organization then scrapes one of these images to train a future AI model, its data pool becomes “poisoned”. This can result in mistaken learning, which makes the generator return unintended results. As in our earlier example, a balloon might become an egg.
The higher the number of “poisoned” images in the training data, the greater the impact. Because of how generative AI works, the damage from “poisoned” images also affects related prompt keywords. For example, if a “poisoned” image of a Picasso work is used in training data, prompt results for masterpieces from other artists can also be affected.
Possibly, tools like Nightshade can be abused by some users to intentionally upload “poisoned” images in order to confuse AI generators. But the Nightshade’s developer hopes the tool will make big tech companies more respectful of copyright. It does challenge a common belief among computer scientists that data found online can be used for any purpose they see fit.
Human rights activists, for example, have been concerned for some time about the indiscriminate use of machine vision in wider society. This concern is particularly serious concerning facial recognition. There is a clear connection between facial recognition cases and data poisoning, as both relate to larger questions around technological governance. It may be better to see data poisoning as an innovative solution to the denial of some fundamental human rights.
28. The underlined word “scraping” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. facilitating B. damaging C. collecting D. polishing
29. According to the passage, adding poisoned data might _______.
A. increase the accuracy of returned information
B. interfere with the training of generative AI
C. cause users to forget the prompt key words
D. discriminate against great masterpieces
30. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. The issue of technological governance has aroused the lawyers’ interest.
B. Computer scientists have learned to respect the copyright of most artists.
C. Nightshade is being abused by human rights activists to recognize faces.
D. Data poisoning is somehow justified to direct attention to human rights.
31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage
A. Data Poisoning: Restricting Innovation or Empowering Artists
B. Data Poisoning: Addressing Facial Recognition Issues Among Artists
C. Data Poisoning: Risks and Rewards of Generative AI Data Training
D. Data Poisoning: Government Empowering Citizens to Protect Themselves
D
“We are living in an age for learning, when there’s so much knowledge available that one would think that this is good news for higher education, yet we’ve seen enrollment (入学) in higher education drop for six years.” said Bryan Alexander, who often writes about the future of higher education.
Alexander believes that for some colleges and universities to survive, they need to shift from their historical mission of serving one type of student (usually a teenager fresh out of high school) for a specific period of time. “We’re going to see many different ways through higher education in the future,” Alexander said, “from closer ties between secondary and postsecondary schools to new options for adults.”
“The fact is that to maintain affordability, accessibility and excellence, something needs to change,” said Rafael Bras, Georgia Tech’s president. Among many impressive ideas about that, three point to the possibility of a very different future for colleges and universities.
1) College for life, rather than just four years. The college should turn itself into a place for lifelong learning that allows students to “associate rather than enroll”. The system that receives students once in their lives and turns them out with approval to become alums (校友) and come back on occasion and give money is not the right model for the future.
2) A network of advisers and coaches for a career. If education never ends, neither should the critical advising function that colleges provide to students. It’s promising that artificial intelligence and virtual tutors will help advise students about selecting courses and finding the best career options.
3) A distributed presence around the world. Colleges and universities operate campuses and require students to come to them. In the past couple of decades, online education has grown greatly, but for the most part, higher education is still about face-to-face interactions. Why not blend the two worlds
Whether the ideas will become real is, of course, unclear, but what is clear is that colleges and universities are about to undergo a period of deep change — whether they want to or not — as the needs of students and the economy shift.
32. The underlined word “blend” can be best replaced with ________.
A. distribute B. split C. connect D. combine
33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Enrollment in higher education drops because there’s too much knowledge available.
B. The colleges and universities serving one type of student for 4 years will disappear soon.
C. Probably people won’t have to go to college and university campuses for higher education.
D. Higher education has the obligation to maintain affordability, accessibility and excellence.
34. We can learn from the passage that ________.
A. the driving factor of the change in higher education is the change in the needs of students
and the economy
B. people will probably be at college all their life rather than just four years to associate with
their alums
C. artificial intelligence and virtual tutors will work together to help students select courses
and find best careers
D. colleges and universities are scheduled to undergo changes for a different future whether
they want to or not
35. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. No More Traditional Higher Education B. Colleges and Universities: Change or Die
C. The Struggle of Higher Education D. How to Survive in Colleges and Universities
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。
Tips to help you overcome people-pleasing
Considering other people’s feelings and treating them with kindness is something we attempt to do. 36 When this happens, people-pleasing has crossed the line from kind and generous to self-abandonment — not being the authentic self because we’re afraid others will disapprove, criticize, or reject us. Here are tips for you to overcome such behaviors.
37
Self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. It’s not something you do if you have time or if you deserve it. Taking care of your emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical needs keeps you healthy. Without it, you’ll get sick, stressed, and irritable. Try putting self-care activities (exercise, socializing, hobbies, etc.) on your calendar to ensure that self-care is a priority.
Not everyone’s opinion matters.
One big mistake people-pleasers make is acting as if everyone’s opinion matters equally. You don’t differentiate whose opinion matters more. Generally, the closer the relationship, the more you’ll value their opinion and want to please them. Thus, it’s natural to want to do things to make your loved ones happy. 38
Healthy conflict can improve relationships.
Most people worry that painful conflicts will destroy relationships. 39 But it’s not helpful or possible. When you avoid conflict, you suppress your feelings and needs. And this causes you to disconnect from yourself and from others. But healthy conflict is the one in which both parties can respectfully express themselves. 40 This is quite different from the unhealthy conflicts.
A. Be aware of your inner needs.
B. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish.
C. This indicates that we’re People-Pleasers.
D. It’s understandable and common to want to avoid them.
E. But sacrificing our wellbeing to make others happy is not.
F. However, you don’t need to please acquaintances in the same way.
G. It results in greater understanding and ultimately strengthens the relationship.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After my mother suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, the plants in our house began to die. In years past, I remember the deep, earthy smell that would 41 in our house after my mother had made her weekly watering rounds. Back then, I never 42 it with the care that was at the foundation of everything she did.
But now, leaves were 43 , some dry and edged with brown, and many of the stems bare. It was a mark of how my mother can no longer attend to all the things that she lovingly cared for. I was so focused on the increasing 44 of her own care that her beloved plants had escaped my 45 .
I began her old rounds, pouring water into the thirsty soil, and soon the plants 46 . That’s the thing about houseplants: They demand nothing. They wait quietly, no matter how 47 they are. But even after my best 48 , some of the plants couldn’t survive. My mother’s kind caregivers have since brought new ones to add to her 49 , and my father buys fresh flowers every week.
Though Alzheimer’s disease 50 so much of her memory, her desire to care is still there. I would guide her down the steps to water the plants herself. I watched as her shaking hands picked the brown leaves. Each time, she smiled up at me with 51 satisfaction because being able to 52 something is still what brings her the greatest joy.
I look at plants 53 these days. I see them as my mother does: 54 reminders of the need for kindness toward all living things. It is clear to me that the things we spend a lifetime 55 are never truly lost and the love she has planted in me still blooms.
41. A. pile on B. come over C. rise up D. wander off
42. A. shared B. connected C. filled D. described
43. A. waving B. appearing C. turning D. dropping
44. A. demands B. possibilities C. goals D. processes
45. A. desire B. memory C. protection D. notice
46. A. dried B. absorbed C. recovered D. shone
47. A. thirsty B. helpless C. lonely D. anxious
48. A. contributions B. attempts C. choices D. explorations
49. A. collection B. love C. sharing D. amusement
50. A. recalls B. hides C. steals D. escapes
51. A. deep B. passing C. slight D. longing
52. A. live with B. find out C. care for D. focus on
53. A. definitely B. curiously C. strangely D. differently
54. A. quiet B. final C. permanent D. quick
55. A. seeking B. growing C. expecting D. saving
第Ⅱ卷
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The market for wearable technology in the past few years has been on a rapid rise. We seem to have too much attachment to data accessible on those devices. 56________ is it a good thing that we’re relying on technology more often than not, recording every step we take Can those tools really maximize your workout benefits The real questions surround not the 57________ (wear), but the wearer.
The challenge for athletes 58________ (look) to up their game with data is finding the type of information that is most helpful. If you are hoping to run faster and want to try moderating your pace based on heart rate “zones,” a wearable can help you do so. However, for professionals and those who are new 59________ working out, less is more.
Earlier this month, Sara Hall, a professional marathon runner competing in the U.S. Olympic marathon trials, actually 60________ (throw) away her GPS watch midrace 61________ (avoid) distraction. Similarly, for beginner runners, it’s more important to learn to listen to your body’s signals — tiredness, 62________ (ache), bursts of energy — 63________ to track your pace or heart rate. Depending on what those goals are, there might be ways to achieve them that are more cost 64________ (effect), more fun and more convenient. Dr. Ethan Weiss, a physician at the University of California tells his patients that a different item 65________ (attach) at your wrist, like a leash, is more likely to pull you toward more activity.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假设你是李华，你校艺术节即将举办主题为“最美瞬间”的摄影展，捕捉“热爱生活、积极向上、全面发展”等正能量的精彩瞬间。现邀请同学们提供自己拍摄的一张照片参展，并撰写摄影作品的介绍供参观者阅读。请你为你参展的摄影作品写一篇短文作为介绍，内容包括：
1. 对该照片的简要描述；
2. 你选择该照片参展的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
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第二节（满分 25 分）
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。
Most people think that procrastination (拖延症) is a negative habit. But people like me who routinely put off doing assignments, are likely to defend our “slower” approach to getting tasks done.
I’m the only procrastinator in my family. My parents and sister were all born with the “do it right now” gift. They are always in a rush, as if closely rushed by an invisible deadline. Personally, I prefer a more relaxed pace. When my parents voiced their concern about my tendencies, saying “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” “No way!” I responded, confidently presenting my research as a defense. It said people procrastinated when they need to solve a problem or commit to a topic or project. In these cases, delaying a decision can be beneficial. This was because our minds continue to reflect on problems even when we were not actively thinking about them, which could lead to more creative solutions. My findings filled me with satisfaction and pride. My method of getting things done was just as good as my sister’s...or so I thought.
At school we’d been talking about architecture and design. As part of the final assessment, my teacher Mr. Smith announced an exciting project that each student would have a month to complete. We were expected to choose our materials, construct a small building and make use of things we had learned in class. Not only would the winners receive extra credit, but the winning constructions would be proudly displayed in the cafeteria. “I have no clue how I could get it done,” my friend Nate sighed in despair. I didn’t say anything. Not because I shared his anxiety — but because I was not nervous at all. I loved hands-on projects! Picturing my brilliant work exhibited in the cafeteria, I was fully convinced that I would definitely produce something that could impress everyone. So relaxed was I that I didn’t give it a second thought for weeks.
注意：
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project. _______________________________
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That taught me a great lesson. ___________________________________________________
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成都石室中学2023-2024学年度下期高2025届5月月考
英语试题答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 BCACA 11-15 CBCBC 16-20 CAACB
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）
21-23. BBC 24-27 CADD 28-31 CBDA 32-35. DCAB 36-40 EBFDG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 CBDAD 46-50 CABAC 51-55 ACDAB
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
56. But 57. wearable 58. looking 59. to 60. threw
61. to avoid 62. aches 63. than 64. effective 65. attached
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
One possible version:
The photo illustrates a sunrise over a misty mountain peak. In the image, the sun is just peeking over the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the sky and illuminating the rolling clouds that cling to the mountain slopes.
I choose this photo for the exhibition because it captures a breathtaking moment of natural beauty. The vibrant colors of the sunrise symbolize hope and new beginnings, reflecting the theme of the art festival. Additionally, the peaceful scene encourages viewers to pause and appreciate the wonders of nature, which serves as a reminder of embracing every moment with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
第二节（满分 25 分）
One possible version:
Before I knew it, there was only one day left for the project. All that time I spent taking it easy suddenly seemed like a problem. I started to feel scared as I understood how much I had delayed things. While I was imagining my amazing creation without a care, time was running out without me noticing. Now, with only twenty-four hours left, I had to finish something that should have taken me a whole month. While my classmates were adding final details to their carefully planned and made projects, I was rushing to find materials and quickly put together something that looked like a building, which was obviously much worse than my classmates’ works.
That taught me a great lesson. Putting things off might feel good for a little while, but it causes problems later on. When I tried to fix my project at the last minute, I understood how important it is to start things early and keep going steadily. Waiting until the end didn’t just make my work worse, it also stopped me from enjoying the process and feeling proud of what I’d done. I learned that being productive means planning ahead and staying focused, instead of waiting until the last moment and feeling stressed.
听力原文：
Text 1
M: Jane, did you go to the fashion show last Saturday It was wonderful.
W: No. I had planned to visit the art museum, but I changed my mind and studied at the college library instead.
Text 2
W: I think we should reach the town by five o’clock in the afternoon.
M: Sounds like a plan. To make sure we get there by 5 pm, we’ll need to leave by 2 pm at the latest.
Text 3
M: I happened to meet an old friend of yours at the party. He asked about you.
W: Oh, really Who
M: James. He’s just got back from India.
Text 4
W: Watch out, Dad. You can’t go that way.
M: Since when What’s going on in this town
W: Dad, they changed that to a one-way street months ago.
Text 5
M: I heard you didn’t perform well on the physics test.
W: Yeah, that’s right.
M: I am sorry to hear that. What was the matter
W: I forgot to double-check my answers.
Text 6
M: Hi, Kate. Do you have a minute I want to talk to you about the group of visitors that will be visiting us from Singapore next week.
W: Yes, I remember you mentioning their visit. You need to reserve a meeting room for the morning, right
M: That’s right. Could you please do that today
W: Of course. I’d be happy to. I could make arrangements for lunch as well if you’d like.
Text 7
M: They said they’d be here by nine. I wonder where they are.
W: Don’t worry! They’ll be here soon.
M: Yes, but it’s getting late. We can’t get to the station in less than an hour.
W: We can catch a later train, anyway.
M: I don’t want to wait for ages at the station. I suppose Christopher’s overslept or something.
W: Someone’s knocking at the door. It’s them, I think.
Text 8
W: Good morning, sir.
M: Morning. But, but… there seems to be some kind of mistake…
W: You sent for a mechanic, didn’t you, sir
M: That’s exactly what I mean! I sent for a mechanic, not a …
W: Your car won’t start, I believe Don’t worry. I’m sure I can fix it.
M: Really
W: Perhaps you’d like to go indoors, sir, to get out of the cold. I’ll call you when I get the car started.
M: Young lady, you don’t seem to realize that this engine is very difficult to deal with, and…er…
W: You were saying, sir
M: Well, you need to know what you’re doing.
W: Of course, sir. Now, if you’ll just leave me to get on with it, you’ll know what I’m doing.
Text 9
W: My parents are coming to town next week. Do you know any good Italian restaurants I’m familiar with the one on the east side of town, but we’ve already been there, and I’d like to try a new one.
M: There is one on the west side of town. It’s right next to that new supermarket that was built last year. Do you know the one I’m talking about
W: Yes, I know that new supermarket. What is the fastest way to get there from my house Should I take the Interstate Highway 80
M: Yes. You could take the Interstate 80. If you do, you should get off the highway at the Browning exit.
W: Alright. After that, do I keep going straight or turn down one of the side streets
M: Keep going straight until you come to that huge sign for the movie theater. Once you see that, take a left.
W: Does the restaurant have its own parking lot, or should I use the supermarket’s parking lot
M: They share the same area. The restaurant is in a brown building. You’ll see several large, white flower boxes outside. I hope this helps!
W: I see. Thank you.
Text 10
Good morning, everyone. I’d like to begin by telling you that Smithfield College is a small college located in Great Falls, Montana, which is a very small American town. You may wonder what life is like in such a small place. Above all else, I think you’ll notice the friendliness of our people. Town events seem more like large family gatherings. Academically speaking, the small-town atmosphere will help to improve your English. In larger cities with Chinese populations, you are often able to spend your free time using your native language, but in Great Falls, you will be forced to use English 100 percent of the time. And living in a small town will give you a unique opportunity to experience real American culture.
Furthermore, Smithfield offers the benefits of a small college. You will receive personal attention from each of your teachers. However, don’t be misled into thinking that because our college is small, we don’t have good teaching staff. On the contrary, each of Smithfield’s instructors is required to hold at least a Master’s degree, and they are required to have at least ten years’ experience in their fields before we consider employing them.
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