惠州中学2023级高一年级下学期4月期中考试
英语试卷
本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
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
Air Travel Guidelines for Children
We’re here to help you prepare to fly with your children. Here’s how it works.
Booking a child’s ticket
You’ll need to buy a separate ticket if:
· You book an international flight.
· Your child is 2 years old or older at takeoff.
· Your child is a baby sitting in his or her own seat
In some cases, children can fly for free. If everything below is true, you won’t need to buy your child a separate ticket:
· You book a domestic(国内) flight.
· Your child is a baby(less than 2 years old), at takeoff.
· Your baby sits on the legs of a traveler over the age of 12.
· No more than 1 baby is seated on the legs of a traveler.
Now for the rules, each traveler over the age of 12 may accompany(陪伴) up to 2 babies, each seated in their own seat.
Documents a child will need
The airlines determine what documents you’ll need to travel. In short, if you’re flying domestically, each child might need a photo ID. If you’re flying intemationally, each child will need a passport. Additionally, children under 18 traveling to Mexico need to provide proved documentation and letters of permission. For more information, please visit the US Embassy(大使馆) website.
Unaccompanied children on flights
· Some airlines may charge a fee for unaccompanied child service.
· Children under 5 and over 17 might be unfit for unaccompanied child service.
· Both the adult dropping the child off at the airport and the adult picking the child up are required to show identification.
Contact your airline to ask about more information.
1. Under which condition do you have to buy a ticket for your baby girl
A. She sits on your legs. B. She needs a domestic flight.
C. She requires a separate seat. D. She is under the age of 2 at takeoff.
2. What document might a child need to fly within the USA
A. A photo ID. B. A passport.
C. Proved documentation. D. A letter of permission.
3. Who can use unaccompanied child service
A. A 4-year-old boy. B. A 10-year-old boy.
C An 18-year-old boy. D. A 19-year-old boy.
B
Fifteen years ago, I loved going to the gym, but family life and work commitments meant I was finding it hard to get there. With the help of my dad and uncle, I built my own gym in the garden. It’s basically a beautified room with insulation (隔热层) and electries and a small heater for the winter. We built a corner desk too intending it to be for me to do the paperwork for my small business. However, the desk served its real purpose when I started my writing journey two years ago.
I’ve always had stories going through my mind. I could be out jogging and I’d lose myself playing out thoughts in my head like movie scenes. Once seen, they stay in there. I have trouble keeping other information, but when it comes to story ideas, they lock in. I have many full novel ideas in my head waiting to be written. When I was younger, I wasn’t brave enough to write. I didn’t do well in school and I’ve spent most of my life in physical work, so the idea of becoming a writer felt laughable.
I now know there isn’t a writer type; writers come in all forms. I still use the gym for its real purpose, but some of the equipment has been replaced by books and a small bed for the time when I want to relax and read. I like to have my desk looking colorful-some might say messy. My love for sport is clear to see, with photos around of my favorite boxers and the football team I follow. On the other hand, having my own writing room is important. Without it I wouldn’t be where I am now on my writing jourmey. It’s far from charming, but it is mine. It’s my happy place.
4. Why did the author build his own gym
A. Because of his tight schedule.
B. Because of his small business.
C. Because of his poor financial condition.
D. Because of the encouragement of his family.
5. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 2
A. He was jogging for more ideas.
B. He got on well with his study at school.
C. He had the potential to become a writer.
D. He was confident about becoming a writer.
6. What is the author’s gym mainly used for now
A Reading and business. B. Storing books and typing.
C. Relaxing and entertaining. D. Writing and fitness.
7. Which section of a magazine does the passage probably come from
A. Health. B. Life. C. Education. D. Opinion.
C
I’ve spent much of my life dealing with written and spoken words. Now I’m a technologist making use of natural language processing for human good. Given that I work in artificial intelligence (AI), I’m realizing something dangerous happening. Machines are ruining the way we communicate.
AI voices are normalized and yet cold, no matter which accent (口音) you set your Siri or Amazon Alexa into. It’s difficult to normalize language to be inoffensive because sometimes we do make people feel uncomfortable or even make them annoyed. Yet this is exactly what we’re asking artificial intelligence to do for us on a billion - person scale. Once these rules are carried out by machines, they’re unavoidable and create much bigger issues.
We notice that there is an active desire to only include standardized language in AI - powered tools in an attempt to avoid including potentially harmful or offensive language. And these AI-powered tools are exactly what we use to complete our thoughts almost at any given time. They are everywhere — in our emails, word processors, and web pages. The machines are pushing us into a common tongue, and we accept it as a matter of convenience. But what’s the cost We’re trading uniqueness and accuracy for convenience. We’re also handing the power of acceptable speech to machines not people.
In the real world, people don’t communicate like a Wikipedia (维基百科) article. We use tone (语气), humor and facial expressions. We can tell where people were born based on their accents and wording. Humans are truly unique, and our communication is constantly changing. So we should demand AI systems that promote individuality and uniqueness. We should demand to know how AI is developed and the data used to build it. Because we all deserve this.
8. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To illustrate the function of communication.
B. To introduce the impact of AI on language.
C To share the author’s working experience.
D. To stress the importance of AI on language processing.
9. What does the underlined word “inoffensive” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Hateful B. Valuable C. Harmless D. Beneficial
10. How can we promote AI voice
A. AI voice should be legalized. B. AI voice should be modernized.
C. AI voice should be standardized. D. AI voice should be personalized.
11. What’s the author’s tone in the passage
A. Praising. B. Humorous. C. Concerned. D. Objective.
D
Next time you consider striking up a conversation with a stranger in line at the grocery store or while waiting at the laundry, keep in mind that it might be beneficial for your well-being. A recent study by a group of researchers found that there is a link between happiness and a term that the researchers coined called “relational diversity.”
Using public data from sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the World Health Organization, the researchers analyzed data sets and survey responses from people who had shared their daily habits, schedules and interactions. They noticed a clear relationship between relational diversity and overall levels of satisfaction.
Hanne Collins, a Harvard Business School doctoral student who co-authored the study, says that relational diversity is composed of two elements: richness and evenness. Richness measures relationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. “The more relationship categories they talk to in a day and the more even their conversations are across those categories, the happier they are. And we find this in a large sample across many countries,” Collins said. Evenness relates to the distribution of conversations among those different relationship categories. Some people may find themselves interacting with colleagues at work more than, say, their family members. “If you have a few conversations with colleagues, a few with friends, a few with a romantic partner or a couple chats with strangers, that’s going to be more even across these categories,” Collins explained.
Ultimately, Collins says, the study gives insight to the idea that humans are social creatures at heart. Having a support system is important, but it goes beyond your inner circle. “It’s about this mix. It’s about connecting with people who are close to you, who are maybe less close to you, who connect you with other people, who provide different kinds of support,” she said. “Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social portfolio, the happier you are and the higher your well-being.”
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The research method.
B. The supporting evidence.
C. The analysis of the research data.
D. The application of the research findings.
13. How does Collins explain the findings in paragraph 3
A. By illustrating concepts.
B. By presenting questions.
C. By using an expert’s word.
D. By referring to another study.
14. What does Collins suggest people do in the last paragraph
A. Live a more active life.
B. Expand the inner circle.
C. Gain as much support as possible.
D. Connect with all kinds of people.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Humans, social creatures at heart
B. Finding support benefits your well-being
C. The more you interact, the better you will be
D. Talking to strangers might make you happier
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Music has existed since the beginning of time. People have always sung songs, danced to music, and played musical instruments together. ____16____, yet it’s often taken for granted. In this text, we’ll explore why music is important and how it can be used in various ways to help improve our lives.
First of all, music has no borders or boundaries(界线). ____17____, so it’s easy for us with our differences to find common ground. Besides, it also helps us understand different cultures better by exposing(让……接触) listeners to music from other countries.
____18____. There’s nothing quite like putting on your favorite song when you feel stressed. Studies have shown that listening to music can help reduce stress levels. When we listen to music, our brain releases(释放) dopamine, which helps control our mood.
What’s more, it has been proven that music plays a key role in brain development. This is because it helps with the development of language, motor skills, and emotional intelligence. ____19____. It’s been found that music can help you remember things better by connecting them with familiar or meaningful pieces of music.
There’s nothing worse than being nervous before a big event or performance. ____20____. Luckily for us, listening to music can help us with that too. As mentioned earlier, music can be great at helping you relax, so using it to calm your nerves before you undertake something stressful can be hugely beneficial.
A. Music is a necessary part of our lives
B. Music brings various communities closer
C. Music also has a positive effect on our memory
D. It really can leave us feeling worried and frightened
E. Music is a perfect way to help you relax and reduce your stress
F. It’s a universal language that connects people all over the world
G. The way music affects the brain is through a process called entertainment
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。
My son had just gotten his driving license. On the way home, I ___21___ the car to a side road, unfastened my seat belt, and ___22___ places with him. “Okay,” I said, “I want you to drive home.”
Sitting behind the steering wheel, his body looked tense and ___23___ . “Mom,” he said quietly, “I can’t do this. I’m not ready.”
“It’s okay!” I said, “You’re ___24___ going to feel ready. You just have to go for it.”
“No,” he took a deep breath and ___25___ my father’s words. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits. You told me that!” For a brief moment, time ___26___ I saw the very old photograph forever ___27___ in my memory. It shows my family standing arm in arm and ___28___ for the camera, with the then tallest roller coaster (过山车) we decided to ride together in the background. No one knew I was ___29___ terrified. I just didn’t want to be the one to stay behind. We ___30___ our way up the line and finally reached the end. Suddenly, my body was stiff (僵硬的) with ___31___ , and I knew: I just couldn’t do it. Too ___32___ to face my family, I simply called over my shoulder to Dad that I was leaving. Dad asked me what happened. “I guess I was too chicken. Sorry.” What Dad said next ___33___ surprised me. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits,” he said, “And don’t let someone make you do something you’re not comfortable with. I’m proud of you for the choice you made.” This was the exact ___34___ of what I had expected him to say.
Instantly, I understood exactly how my son felt. Knowing the limits isn’t an ___35___ of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.
21. A. pulled out B. pulled over C. pulled away D. pulled back
22. A. traded B. provided C. shared D. took
23. A. impatient B. indifferent C. uncomfortable D. irrelevant
24. A. always B. surely C. forever D. never
25. A. expected B. wondered C. recalled D. imagined
26. A. passed B. faded C. froze D. flew
27. A. pressed B. struck C. reflected D. printed
28. A. looking B. applying C. smiling D. accounting
29. A. hardly B. secretly C. similarly D. obviously
30. A. inched B. found C. picked D. felt
31. A. anger B. fear C. sadness D. joy
32. A. embarrassed B. disappointed C. discouraged D. desperate
33. A. consistently B. completely C. normally D. constantly
34. A. complaint B. reply C. expression D. opposite
35. A. assumption B. introduction C. inspiration D. indication
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
An exhibition (展览) at Tsinghua University expressed thanks to collectors ____36____ donations helped many people view great works.
A general goal of art collectors is to have their collections shown to as many people as possible, so that the artistic value of people’s creative ____37____ (wise) can be both enjoyed ____38____ passed down.
In November 1996, an exhibition opened at the National Art Museum of China(NAMOC) in Beijing, showing a number of Western artworks ____39____ (donate) by Ludwig and his wife, Irene, earlier that year. ____40____ (sad), Ludwig died four months before the show. Since then, the Ludwig collection ____41____ (show) at the NAMOC.
Through the exhibition, many people in China have seen works by famous figures of Western art, whom they never heard of or knew only a little through reading books or ____42____ (magazine), such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney and so on.
Wu Weishan, director of the NAMOC, says, “During their lifetime, Ludwig and Irene ____43____ (they) were fond of collecting arts, so they carried on research and explored the rules of the world through their works.”
He says the NAMOC so far has presented Ludwig’s collection ____44____ (include) 89 pieces of modern art at 14 culture venues (场馆) in 1l cities nationwide _____45_____(carry) on his spirit of sharing further.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分25分）
46. 联合国教科文组织（UNESCO）于1995年宣布每年4月23日为“世界读书日（World Book Day）”。假设你是校学生会主席，请你写一篇演讲稿予以介绍，要点如下：
1.简述“世界读书日”（发起时间及目的）；
2.讲述读书的益处；
3.呼吁多读书。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分15分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
The honest mistake
Karie double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First - Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand new dictionary. Plus, Ms. Smith had promised to do a handstand(倒立) if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. N-i-c-e-l-y. Q-u-i-c-k-l-y. H-o-n-e-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled honesty, not honestly. She hurriedly erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct these while you’re at the break.” Ms Smith said.
After the break, Karie moved restlessly in her seat, tapping her pencil.
Then Ms. Smith walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat. As if she were an Olympic gymnast, Ms. Smith threw both her feet into the air and announced, “Congratulations, Karie! You did it!”
The whole class burst into applause! Ms. Smith presented Karie with her prize. Kari e smiled broadly as she read the note on the dictionary:
To Karie Carter, for her perfect performance.
“Everything OK ” Mom asked as Karie burst through the front door after school.
“Everything’s PERFECT!” Karie shouted, showing Mom her spelling test and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he gets home.”
Kari e took another look at the test paper before putting it on the fridge. Her hands stopped in the mid air. She just couldn’t believe her own eyes. Honesly YES! H-O-N-E-S-L-Y! Karie tumbled(摔倒,翻滚) to the floor.
“Karie, what’s the matter ” asked Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Kari e said, squeezing the test paper into her backpack.
“Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea ”
Karie swallowed. “How do you know A “t” is exactly what I needed.”
Kari e dragged herself to her bed after some tea. How could she tell the whole class she didn’t deserve the prize That Ms. Smith did the handstand for nothing
注意：
1.所续写短文词数为75左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。（注：第一段的续写已给出，请根据第二段首句续写成完整的短文）
Para. I Later Dad came in with excitement. “Karie, Mum told me that you won the spelling prize! I’m so proud of you!” However, Karie didn’t seem to be glad as expected. Sensing something unusual, Dad stroked her hair tenderly, “What’s wrong, dear ” On hearing that, Karie lowered her head, sobbing, “Dad, I carelessly missed a ‘t’ in ‘honestly’. I don’t deserve the prize.” After a short silence, Dad patted her on the shoulder and comforted her, “Karie, it’s not about winning or losing. It’s about doing your best and being honest. I’m proud of you no matter what.”
Para.2 When Karie got to school the next morning, Ms. Smith was unlocking the classroom door.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________惠州中学2023级高一年级下学期4月期中考试
英语试卷
本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
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
Air Travel Guidelines for Children
We’re here to help you prepare to fly with your children. Here’s how it works.
Booking a child’s ticket
You’ll need to buy a separate ticket if:
· You book an international flight.
· Your child is 2 years old or older at takeoff.
· Your child is a baby sitting in his or her own seat.
In some cases, children can fly for free. If everything below is true, you won’t need to buy your child a separate ticket:
· You book a domestic(国内) flight.
· Your child is a baby(less than 2 years old), at takeoff.
· Your baby sits on the legs of a traveler over the age of 12.
· No more than 1 baby is seated on the legs of a traveler.
Now for the rules, each traveler over the age of 12 may accompany(陪伴) up to 2 babies, each seated in their own seat.
Documents a child will need
The airlines determine what documents you’ll need to travel. In short, if you’re flying domestically, each child might need a photo ID. If you’re flying intemationally, each child will need a passport. Additionally, children under 18 traveling to Mexico need to provide proved documentation and letters of permission. For more information, please visit the US Embassy(大使馆) website.
Unaccompanied children on flights
· Some airlines may charge a fee for unaccompanied child service.
· Children under 5 and over 17 might be unfit for unaccompanied child service.
· Both the adult dropping the child off at the airport and the adult picking the child up are required to show identification.
Contact your airline to ask about more information.
1. Under which condition do you have to buy a ticket for your baby girl
A. She sits on your legs. B. She needs a domestic flight.
C. She requires a separate seat. D. She is under the age of 2 at takeoff.
2. What document might a child need to fly within the USA
A. A photo ID. B. A passport.
C. Proved documentation. D. A letter of permission.
3. Who can use unaccompanied child service
A. A 4-year-old boy. B. A 10-year-old boy.
C. An 18-year-old boy. D. A 19-year-old boy.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要是一份儿童航空旅行指南。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Booking a child’s ticket中的“· Your child is a baby sitting in his or her own seat. (·你的孩子是一个坐在自己座位上的婴儿。)”可知，如果需要一个单独的座位时需要买票。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Documents a child will need中的“In short, if you’re flying domestically, each child might need a photo ID. (简而言之，如果你乘坐的是国内航班，每个孩子可能都需要带照片的身份证。)”可知，孩子在美国境内飞行可能需要带照片的身份证。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Unaccompanied children on flights中的“· Children under 5 and over 17 might be unfit for unaccompanied child service. (·5岁以下和17岁以上的儿童可能不适合无人陪伴的儿童服务。)”可知，10岁的男孩可以使用无人陪伴儿童服务。故选B。
B
Fifteen years ago, I loved going to the gym, but family life and work commitments meant I was finding it hard to get there. With the help of my dad and uncle, I built my own gym in the garden. It’s basically a beautified room with insulation (隔热层) and electries and a small heater for the winter. We built a corner desk too intending it to be for me to do the paperwork for my small business. However, the desk served its real purpose when I started my writing journey two years ago.
I’ve always had stories going through my mind. I could be out jogging and I’d lose myself playing out thoughts in my head like movie scenes. Once seen, they stay in there. I have trouble keeping other information, but when it comes to story ideas, they lock in. I have many full novel ideas in my head waiting to be written. When I was younger, I wasn’t brave enough to write. I didn’t do well in school and I’ve spent most of my life in physical work, so the idea of becoming a writer felt laughable.
I now know there isn’t a writer type; writers come in all forms. I still use the gym for its real purpose, but some of the equipment has been replaced by books and a small bed for the time when I want to relax and read. I like to have my desk looking colorful-some might say messy. My love for sport is clear to see, with photos around of my favorite boxers and the football team I follow. On the other hand, having my own writing room is important. Without it I wouldn’t be where I am now on my writing jourmey. It’s far from charming, but it is mine. It’s my happy place.
4. Why did the author build his own gym
A. Because of his tight schedule.
B. Because of his small business.
C. Because of his poor financial condition.
D. Because of the encouragement of his family.
5. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 2
A. He was jogging for more ideas.
B. He got on well with his study at school.
C. He had the potential to become a writer.
D. He was confident about becoming a writer.
6. What is the author’s gym mainly used for now
A. Reading and business. B. Storing books and typing.
C. Relaxing and entertaining. D. Writing and fitness.
7. Which section of a magazine does the passage probably come from
A. Health. B. Life. C. Education. D. Opinion.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了15年前，作者在爸爸和叔叔的帮助下，建了自己的健身房。后来，慢慢地，作者的健身房变成了作者写作的地方。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Fifteen years ago, I loved going to the gym, but family life and work commitments meant I was finding it hard to get there. With the help of my dad and uncle, I built my own gym in the garden.(15年前，我喜欢去健身房，但由于家庭生活和工作的原因，我发现很难去健身房。在爸爸和叔叔的帮助下，我在花园里建了自己的健身房)”可知，作者建这个健身房是因为作者喜欢健身，但是由于时间紧张很难去健身房。故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“I’ve always had stories going through my mind. I could be out jogging and I’d lose myself playing out thoughts in my head like movie scenes. Once seen, they stay in there. I have trouble keeping other information, but when it comes to story ideas, they lock in. I have many full novel ideas in my head waiting to be written.(我脑子里总有故事。我可以在外面慢跑，我可能会出去慢跑，然后像电影场景一样在脑子里思考。一旦被发现，它们就会留在那里。我很难记住其他信息，但当涉及到故事想法时，他们就会锁定。我脑子里有很多完整的新想法等着写出来)”可知，作者的脑海中总有故事，而且有很多完整的新想法等着写出来，所以作者有当作家的潜质。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I still use the gym for its real purpose, but some of the equipment has been replaced by books and a small bed for the time when I want to relax and read. I like to have my desk looking colorful-some might say messy. My love for sport is clear to see, with photos around of my favorite boxers and the football team I follow. On the other hand, having my own writing room is important.(我仍然使用健身房来达到它的真正目的，但一些设备已经被书籍和一张小床所取代，以便我放松和阅读。我喜欢让我的桌子看起来五彩缤纷——有些人可能会说凌乱。我对运动的热爱显而易见，我最喜欢的拳击手和我追随的足球队的照片随处可见。另一方面，拥有自己的写作室也很重要)”可知，目前这个健身房主要用来供作者写作和锻炼。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章主要内容可知，作者曾经建了一个健身房准备用于健身，慢慢地，作者开始将这个健身房当作自己写作的地方。由此可以推断，这篇文章有可能摘自杂志的生活专栏。故选B。
C
I’ve spent much of my life dealing with written and spoken words. Now I’m a technologist making use of natural language processing for human good. Given that I work in artificial intelligence (AI), I’m realizing something dangerous happening. Machines are ruining the way we communicate.
AI voices are normalized and yet cold, no matter which accent (口音) you set your Siri or Amazon Alexa into. It’s difficult to normalize language to be inoffensive because sometimes we do make people feel uncomfortable or even make them annoyed. Yet this is exactly what we’re asking artificial intelligence to do for us on a billion - person scale. Once these rules are carried out by machines, they’re unavoidable and create much bigger issues.
We notice that there is an active desire to only include standardized language in AI - powered tools in an attempt to avoid including potentially harmful or offensive language. And these AI-powered tools are exactly what we use to complete our thoughts almost at any given time. They are everywhere — in our emails, word processors, and web pages. The machines are pushing us into a common tongue, and we accept it as a matter of convenience. But what’s the cost We’re trading uniqueness and accuracy for convenience. We’re also handing the power of acceptable speech to machines not people.
In the real world, people don’t communicate like a Wikipedia (维基百科) article. We use tone (语气), humor and facial expressions. We can tell where people were born based on their accents and wording. Humans are truly unique, and our communication is constantly changing. So we should demand AI systems that promote individuality and uniqueness. We should demand to know how AI is developed and the data used to build it. Because we all deserve this.
8. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To illustrate the function of communication.
B. To introduce the impact of AI on language.
C. To share the author’s working experience.
D. To stress the importance of AI on language processing.
9. What does the underlined word “inoffensive” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Hateful B. Valuable C. Harmless D. Beneficial
10. How can we promote AI voice
A. AI voice should be legalized. B. AI voice should be modernized.
C. AI voice should be standardized. D. AI voice should be personalized.
11. What’s the author’s tone in the passage
A. Praising. B. Humorous. C. Concerned. D. Objective.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人工智能中语音处理技术的使用对人们沟通方式的影响。作者指出，AI语音的标准化和冷漠化正在破坏人们的沟通方式，并且我们正在将可接受的言语权力交给机器而非人类。文章呼吁人们应该要求AI系统促进个性和独特性，并要求了解AI是如何开发和使用的，因为我们都有这个权利。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“I’ve spent much of my life dealing with written and spoken words. Now I’m a technologist making use of natural language processing for human good. Given that I work in artificial intelligence (AI), I’m realizing something dangerous happening. Machines are ruining the way we communicate.(我一生中大部分时间都在与书面和口头文字打交道。现在我是一名利用自然语言处理为人类造福的技术专家。鉴于我在人工智能(AI)领域工作，我意识到一些危险的事情正在发生。机器正在破坏我们的交流方式)”可知，作者先分享了自己在处理书面和口头文字方面的个人背景，以及作为自然语言处理技术专家的当前角色。然后，在段尾用“Machines are ruining the way we communicate.”一句将话题转移到他观察到的人工智会影响人类交流这一危险趋势上。由此推知，第一段是用于引出人工智能对语言的影响这一话题。故选B项。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“It’s difficult to normalize language to be inoffensive because sometimes we do make people feel uncomfortable or even make them annoyed.(很难将语言规范为inoffensive，因为有时我们确实会让人感到不舒服，甚至让他们生气)”中because可知，前后文有因果关系。因为我们的语言有时确实会让人们不舒服、甚至生气，所以很难规范它们，让它们“不会引起不快”。划线词与harmless同义，意为“无害的；不会引起不快的”。故选C项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In the real world, people don’t communicate like a Wikipedia (维基百科) article. We use tone (语气), humor and facial expressions. We can tell where people were born based on their accents and wording. Humans are truly unique, and our communication is constantly changing. So we should demand AI systems that promote individuality and uniqueness.(在现实世界中，人们不像维基百科文章那样交流。我们使用语气、幽默和面部表情。我们可以根据一个人的口音和措辞来判断他出生在哪里。人类确实是独一无二的，我们的交流方式也在不断变化。因此，我们应该要求人工智能系统促进个性和独特性)”可知，我们应该推进人工智能语音的个性化。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Given that I work in artificial intelligence (AI), I’m realizing something dangerous happening. Machines are ruining the way we communicate.(鉴于我在人工智能领域工作，我意识到一些危险的事情正在发生。机器正在破坏我们的交流方式)”、第三段“We’re trading uniqueness and accuracy for convenience. We’re also handing the power of acceptable speech to machines not people.(我们用独特性和准确性来换取便利性。我们还把可接受的语言的权力交给了机器，而不是人)”和最后一段“So we should demand AI systems that promote individuality and uniqueness. We should demand to know how AI is developed and the data used to build it. Because we all deserve this.(因此，我们应该要求人工智能系统促进个性和独特性。我们应该要求知道人工智能是如何开发的，以及用于构建人工智能的数据。因为这是我们应得的)”可知，作者认为人工智能正在破坏我们的交流方式，让人类语言丧失了独特性和准确性，表达了对人工智能语音的担忧。故选C项。
D
Next time you consider striking up a conversation with a stranger in line at the grocery store or while waiting at the laundry, keep in mind that it might be beneficial for your well-being. A recent study by a group of researchers found that there is a link between happiness and a term that the researchers coined called “relational diversity.”
Using public data from sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the World Health Organization, the researchers analyzed data sets and survey responses from people who had shared their daily habits, schedules and interactions. They noticed a clear relationship between relational diversity and overall levels of satisfaction.
Hanne Collins, a Harvard Business School doctoral student who co-authored the study, says that relational diversity is composed of two elements: richness and evenness. Richness measures relationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. “The more relationship categories they talk to in a day and the more even their conversations are across those categories, the happier they are. And we find this in a large sample across many countries,” Collins said. Evenness relates to the distribution of conversations among those different relationship categories. Some people may find themselves interacting with colleagues at work more than, say, their family members. “If you have a few conversations with colleagues, a few with friends, a few with a romantic partner or a couple chats with strangers, that’s going to be more even across these categories,” Collins explained.
Ultimately, Collins says, the study gives insight to the idea that humans are social creatures at heart. Having a support system is important, but it goes beyond your inner circle. “It’s about this mix. It’s about connecting with people who are close to you, who are maybe less close to you, who connect you with other people, who provide different kinds of support,” she said. “Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social portfolio, the happier you are and the higher your well-being.”
12 What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The research method.
B. The supporting evidence.
C. The analysis of the research data.
D. The application of the research findings.
13. How does Collins explain the findings in paragraph 3
A. By illustrating concepts.
B. By presenting questions.
C. By using an expert’s word.
D. By referring to another study.
14. What does Collins suggest people do in the last paragraph
A. Live a more active life.
B. Expand the inner circle.
C. Gain as much support as possible.
D. Connect with all kinds of people.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Humans social creatures at heart
B. Finding support benefits your well-being
C. The more you interact, the better you will be
D. Talking to strangers might make you happier
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍你和不同的陌生人群交流，就会有幸福感。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Using public data from sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the World Health Organization, the researchers analyzed data sets and survey responses from people who had shared their daily habits, schedules and interactions. They noticed a clear relationship between relational diversity and overall levels of satisfaction. (研究人员利用劳工统计局和世界卫生组织等来源的公共数据，分析了分享过日常习惯、日程安排和互动的人的数据集和调查结果。他们注意到关系多样性和总体满意度之间的明显关系。)”可知，这一段主要讲述对研究数据进行分析的研究方法。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Hanne Collins, a Harvard Business School doctoral student who co-authored the study, says that relational diversity is composed of two elements: richness and evenness. Richness measures relationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. “The more relationship categories they talk to in a day and the more even their conversations are across those categories, the happier they are. And we find this in a large sample across many countries,” Collins said. Evenness relates to the distribution of conversations among those different relationship categories. Some people may find themselves interacting with colleagues at work more than, say, their family members. “If you have a few conversations with colleagues, a few with friends, a few with a romantic partner or a couple chats with strangers, that’s going to be more even across these categories,” Collins explained. (这项研究的合著者、哈佛商学院博士生汉恩·柯林斯（Hanne Collins）表示，关系多样性由两个要素组成：丰富性和均匀性。财富衡量的是关系类别，或者你一天中与多少类型的人互动。那可能是你的浪漫伴侣、家人、邻居或陌生人。柯林斯说：“他们在一天中交谈的关系类别越多，甚至他们在这些类别中的对话越多，他们就越快乐。我们在许多国家的一个大样本中发现了这一点。”均匀性与这些不同关系类别之间的对话分布有关。有些人可能会发现自己在工作中与同事的互动比与家人的互动更多。柯林斯解释道：“如果你和同事聊了几次，和朋友聊了几句，和一个浪漫的伴侣聊了几段，或者和陌生人聊了几回，那么这类人的情况会更好。”)”可知，柯林斯主要通过丰富性和均匀性这两个概念来解释他的发现。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social portfolio, the happier you are and the higher your well-being. (本质上，这个想法是，你的社交组合越多样化，你就越快乐，你的幸福感就越高。)”可知，柯林斯建议人们尽可能多的和不同的人进行社交。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Next time you consider striking up a conversation with a stranger in line at the grocery store or while waiting at the laundry, keep in mind that it might be beneficial for your well-being. “（下次你考虑在杂货店排队或在洗衣店等待时与陌生人交谈时，请记住这可能对你的健康有益。）根据第一段“A recent study by a group of researchers found that there is a link between happiness and a term that the researchers coined called “relational diversity.” (一组研究人员最近的一项研究发现，幸福与研究人员创造的“关系多样性”这一术语之间存在联系。)”和最后一段“Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social portfolio, the happier you are and the higher your well-being. (本质上，这个想法是，你的社交组合越多样化，你就越快乐，你的幸福感就越高。)”可知，这篇文章主要讲述一个人的幸福感和社交多样化有联系，和不同的陌生人群交流，就会有幸福感。故选D。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Music has existed since the beginning of time. People have always sung songs, danced to music, and played musical instruments together. ____16____, yet it’s often taken for granted. In this text, we’ll explore why music is important and how it can be used in various ways to help improve our lives.
First of all, music has no borders or boundaries(界线). ____17____, so it’s easy for us with our differences to find common ground. Besides, it also helps us understand different cultures better by exposing(让……接触) listeners to music from other countries.
____18____. There’s nothing quite like putting on your favorite song when you feel stressed. Studies have shown that listening to music can help reduce stress levels. When we listen to music, our brain releases(释放) dopamine, which helps control our mood.
What’s more, it has been proven that music plays a key role in brain development. This is because it helps with the development of language, motor skills, and emotional intelligence. ____19____. It’s been found that music can help you remember things better by connecting them with familiar or meaningful pieces of music.
There’s nothing worse than being nervous before a big event or performance. ____20____. Luckily for us, listening to music can help us with that too. As mentioned earlier, music can be great at helping you relax, so using it to calm your nerves before you undertake something stressful can be hugely beneficial.
A. Music is a necessary part of our lives
B. Music brings various communities closer
C. Music also has a positive effect on our memory
D. It really can leave us feeling worried and frightened
E. Music is a perfect way to help you relax and reduce your stress
F. It’s a universal language that connects people all over the world
G. The way music affects the brain is through a process called entertainment
【答案】16. A 17. F 18. E 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了音乐为什么很重要以及音乐是如何改善生活的。
【16题详解】
前文“People have always sung songs, danced to music, and played musical instruments together.(人们总是一起唱歌，随着音乐跳舞，一起演奏乐器。)”讲音乐在人们的生活中普遍存在，A项“音乐是生活当中重要和必不可少的一部分”承接上文，且后文“yet it’s often taken for granted(然而这往往被认为是理所当然的)”中的it指代A项的内容。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据本段首句中的“music has no borders or boundaries(音乐是没有国界的)”以及后文“so it’s easy for us with our differences to find common ground(因此求同存异很容易)”可知，音乐是一门通用语言。F项“这是一种连接全世界人民的通用语言”符合题意。故选F。
【18题详解】
设空处位于段首，应是本段的主题句。根据后文“listening to music can help reduce stress levels(听音乐有助于减轻压力)”以及“When we listen to music, our brain releases(释放) dopamine, which helps control our mood(当我们听音乐时，我们的大脑会释放多巴胺，这有助于控制我们的情绪)”可知，本段主要讲音乐可以帮助放松和减压。E项“音乐是帮助你放松和减轻压力的完美方式”符合题意。故选E。
【19题详解】
后文“It’s been found that music can help you remember things better by connecting them with familiar or meaningful pieces of music.(研究发现，音乐可以通过将事物与熟悉或有意义的音乐片段联系起来，帮助你更好地记住事物)”具体说明了音乐在提高记忆力方面的作用，C项“音乐也对我们的记忆力有积极作用”符合题意，衔接下文。故选C。
【20题详解】
空前“There’s nothing worse than being nervous before a big event or performance.(没有什么比在大型活动或演出前紧张更糟糕的了。)”讲我们会为大型活动或演出感到紧张。D项“这真的会让我们感到紧张和恐惧”承接上文。故选D。
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。
My son had just gotten his driving license. On the way home, I ___21___ the car to a side road, unfastened my seat belt, and ___22___ places with him. “Okay,” I said, “I want you to drive home.”
Sitting behind the steering wheel, his body looked tense and ___23___ . “Mom,” he said quietly, “I can’t do this. I’m not ready.”
“It’s okay!” I said, “You’re ___24___ going to feel ready. You just have to go for it.”
“No,” he took a deep breath and ___25___ my father’s words. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits. You told me that!” For a brief moment, time ___26___ I saw the very old photograph forever ___27___ in my memory. It shows my family standing arm in arm and ___28___ for the camera, with the then tallest roller coaster (过山车) we decided to ride together in the background. No one knew I was ___29___ terrified. I just didn’t want to be the one to stay behind. We ___30___ our way up the line and finally reached the end. Suddenly, my body was stiff (僵硬的) with ___31___ , and I knew: I just couldn’t do it. Too ___32___ to face my family, I simply called over my shoulder to Dad that I was leaving. Dad asked me what happened. “I guess I was too chicken. Sorry.” What Dad said next ___33___ surprised me. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits,” he said, “And don’t let someone make you do something you’re not comfortable with. I’m proud of you for the choice you made.” This was the exact ___34___ of what I had expected him to say.
Instantly, I understood exactly how my son felt. Knowing the limits isn’t an ___35___ of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.
21. A. pulled out B. pulled over C. pulled away D. pulled back
22. A. traded B. provided C. shared D. took
23. A. impatient B. indifferent C. uncomfortable D. irrelevant
24. A. always B. surely C. forever D. never
25. A. expected B. wondered C. recalled D. imagined
26. A. passed B. faded C. froze D. flew
27. A. pressed B. struck C. reflected D. printed
28. A. looking B. applying C. smiling D. accounting
29. A. hardly B. secretly C. similarly D. obviously
30. A. inched B. found C. picked D. felt
31. A. anger B. fear C. sadness D. joy
32. A. embarrassed B. disappointed C. discouraged D. desperate
33. A. consistently B. completely C. normally D. constantly
34. A. complaint B. reply C. expression D. opposite
35 A. assumption B. introduction C. inspiration D. indication
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在回家的路上作者原本打算让对开车有恐惧感的儿子开车回家，而儿子的一番话让作者想起了自己儿时的经历，最终作者明白了儿子的处境，同时也明白了知道自己的极限并不表明自己是软弱的，相反这是一种强大的表现。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：回家的路上，我把车停在一条岔路上，解开安全带，和他交换了位置。A.pulled out拉出；B. pulled over靠边停车；C. pulled away离开；D. pulled back撤退。根据空后“the car to a side road, unfastened my seat belt, and ______2______ places with him.”可知是作者将车停在了路边，和儿子交换了位置。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：回家的路上，我把车停在一条辅路上，解开安全带，和他交换了位置。A. traded做交易；B. provided 提供；C. shared分享；D. took拿走。根据后文““Okay,” I said. “I want you to drive home.””可知作者想让儿子开车回家，所以和儿子交换了位置。故选 A项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：坐在方向盘后面，他的身体看起来紧张而不舒服。A. impatient不耐烦的；B. indifferent冷漠的；C. uncomfortable不舒服的；D. irrelevant不相干的。根据空前“his body looked tense”以及空后““I can’t do this. I’m not ready.””可知儿子听到要让他开车回家就表现出了紧张和不舒服。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：你永远不会觉得自己准备好了。A. always总是；B. surely一定；C. forever永远；D. never永不。根据后文“You just have to go for it.”可知作者鼓励儿子必须要去争取那些自己认为没有准备好的事情，因为在不尝试之前你永远不会觉得自己准备好了。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“不，”他深吸一口气，回忆起我父亲的话。“永远不要因为知道自己的极限而道歉。这是你告诉我的!”A. expected期望；B. wondered想知道； C. recalled召回；回想起；D. imagined想象。根据空后“my father’s words.”可知是儿子想起了作者父亲的话。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有那么一小会儿，时间停止了。A. passed经过；B. faded逐渐消失；褪色；C. froze结冰；凝固；D. flew飞翔。根据后文“I saw the very old photograph forever ______7______ in my memory.”可知儿子的话让作者看到了那张刻在记忆深处的老照片，时间停留在了那一刻。所以说时间似乎停止了。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我看到了那张永远刻在我记忆里的老照片。A. pressed挤；按；压；B. struck击打；C. reflected反映；D. printed打印。根据空前“I saw the very old photograph forever”以及空后“in my memory.”可知作者儿时经历的那一幕永远地留在了作者记忆的深处。故选 D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：照片中，我的家人手挽着手，对着镜头微笑，背景是我们决定一起乘坐的当时最高的过山车。 A. looking看；面向；B. applying申请；应用；C. smiling微笑；D. accounting视为。根据空后“for the camera, with the then tallest roller coaster(过山车) we decided to ride together in the background. No one knew I was ______9______ terrified.”可知因为要乘坐最高的过山车，所以家人们都很高兴。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：没有人知道我暗自害怕。A. hardly几乎不；B. secretly秘密地；C. similarly相似地；D. obviously显然。根据后文“I just didn’t want to be the one to stay behind. We ______10______ our way up the line and finally reached the end. Suddenly, my body was stiff with ______11______ , and I knew: I just couldn’t do it.”可知作者暗自害怕。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们一路向前，终于到达（队伍）的终点。A. inched缓慢移动；渐进；B. found发现；C. picked挑选；D. felt感觉到。根据空后“our way up the line and finally reached the end.”可知作者一家排队等着坐过山车，所以是缓慢移动。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：突然间，我的身体因恐惧而僵硬，我知道：我就是做不到。A. anger愤怒；B. fear恐惧；C. sadness 悲伤；D. joy快乐。根据前文“No one knew I was ______9______ terrified.”以及“Suddenly, my body was stiff with”可知因为害怕，作者的身体变得僵硬。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我羞于面对家人，只是回头对爸爸说我要走了。A. embarrassed尴尬的；不安的；B. disappointed失望的；C. discouraged沮丧的；D. desperate不惜冒险的。根据后文“I simply called over my shoulder to Dad that I was leaving.”可知因为不敢坐过山车作者觉得很丢人。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：爸爸接下来说的话让我大吃一惊。A. consistently一贯地；B. completely完全地；十分地；C. normally正常地；D. constantly不断地。根据空后“surprised me.”以及“This was the exact ______14______ of what I expected him to say.”可知作者没有想到父亲会说出与自己预料相反的话，所以当听到父亲说出那些话时作者非常震惊。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这正是我希望他说的话。A. complaint抱怨；B. reply回复；C. expression表达；D. opposite对立物。根据前文““Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits,” he said. “And don’t let someone make you do something you’re not comfortable with. I’m proud of you for the choice you made.” This was the exact”以及空后“of what I expected him to say.”可知父亲说出了的话作者预料他会说的话完全相反。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：知道自己的极限并不是软弱的表现。A. assumption假定；假设；B. introduction介绍；C. inspiration灵感；D. indication暗示。根据空后“of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.”可知知道自己的极限并不表明自己是软弱的，相反这是一种强大的表现。故选D项。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
An exhibition (展览) at Tsinghua University expressed thanks to collectors ____36____ donations helped many people view great works.
A general goal of art collectors is to have their collections shown to as many people as possible, so that the artistic value of people’s creative ____37____ (wise) can be both enjoyed ____38____ passed down.
In November 1996, an exhibition opened at the National Art Museum of China(NAMOC) in Beijing, showing a number of Western artworks ____39____ (donate) by Ludwig and his wife, Irene, earlier that year. ____40____ (sad), Ludwig died four months before the show. Since then, the Ludwig collection ____41____ (show) at the NAMOC.
Through the exhibition, many people in China have seen works by famous figures of Western art, whom they never heard of or knew only a little through reading books or ____42____ (magazine), such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney and so on.
Wu Weishan, director of the NAMOC, says, “During their lifetime, Ludwig and Irene ____43____ (they) were fond of collecting arts, so they carried on research and explored the rules of the world through their works.”
He says the NAMOC so far has presented Ludwig’s collection ____44____ (include) 89 pieces of modern art at 14 culture venues (场馆) in 1l cities nationwide _____45_____(carry) on his spirit of sharing further.
【答案】36. whose
37. wisdom 38. and
39. donated
40. Sadly 41. has been shown
42. magazines
43. themselves
44. including
45. to carry
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了清华大学举办的一场展览向收藏家表示感谢，他们的捐款帮助许多人看到了伟大的作品。艺术收藏家的一个普遍目标是让他们的藏品展示给尽可能多的人，让人们的创作智慧的艺术价值既能被欣赏，又能被传承。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：清华大学举办的一场展览向收藏家表示感谢，他们的捐款帮助许多人看到了伟大的作品。此处为定语从句修饰先行词collectors，在从句作定语，故用whose引导。故填whose。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：艺术收藏家的一个普遍目标是让他们的藏品展示给尽可能多的人，让人们的创作智慧的艺术价值既能被欣赏，又能被传承。作介词的宾语，应用名词wisdom，不可数。故填wisdom。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：艺术收藏家的一个普遍目标是让他们的藏品展示给尽可能多的人，让人们的创作智慧的艺术价值既能被欣赏，又能被传承。此处enjoy与pass down为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：1996年11月，在北京的中国美术馆（NAMOC）举办了一场展览，展示了路德维希和他的妻子艾琳在当年早些时候捐赠的一些西方艺术品。分析句子结构可知donate与逻辑主语artworks构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填donated。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：不幸的是，路德维希在演出前四个月去世了。修饰后文句子应用副词sadly，句首单词首字母要大写。故填Sadly。
【41题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：从那时起，路德维希的藏品就在NAMOC展出。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据上文Since then可知为现在完成时的被动语态，主语为the Ludwig collection，助动词用has。故填has been shown。
【42题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：通过这次展览，许多中国人看到了西方艺术名人的作品，这些人他们从来没有听说过，或者只是通过阅读书籍或杂志了解一点点，比如毕加索、安迪·沃霍尔、罗伊·利希滕斯坦、大卫·霍克尼等。根据上文books可知magazine应用复数形式，表示泛指，作宾语，故填magazines。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：路德维希和艾琳一生都喜欢收藏艺术品，所以他们通过自己的作品进行研究，探索世界的规律。此处指Ludwig and Irene“他们自己”应用反身代词themselves作Ludwig and Irene的同位语。故填themselves。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：他说，到目前为止，中国美术馆已经在全国11个城市的14个文化场所展出了路德维希的收藏，其中包括89件现代艺术作品，以进一步弘扬他的分享精神。后跟名词作宾语，表示“包括”应用介词including。故填including。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他说，到目前为止，中国美术馆已经在全国11个城市的14个文化场所展出了路德维希的收藏，其中包括89件现代艺术作品，以进一步弘扬他的分享精神。分析句子结构可知carry在句中作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to carry。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分25分）
46. 联合国教科文组织（UNESCO）于1995年宣布每年的4月23日为“世界读书日（World Book Day）”。假设你是校学生会主席，请你写一篇演讲稿予以介绍，要点如下：
1.简述“世界读书日”（发起时间及目的）；
2.讲述读书的益处；
3.呼吁多读书。
注意：1词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear fellow students,
I’m honored to introduce World Book Day here. Set up by the UNESCO in 1995, it falls on April 23rd every year, aimed at encouraging people to enjoy the pleasure of reading.
As we all know, reading enriches our mind and broadens our vision, making us more knowledgeable. Besides, it helps cultivate our taste and brings us relaxation and joy. As Francis Bacon said, reading makes a full man. Therefore, I call on us to form the habit of reading more books. I am sure we will benefit a lot.
Thanks for your listening.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。联合国教科文组织（UNESCO）于1995年宣布每年的4月23日为“世界读书日（World Book Day）”。假设你是校学生会主席，请你写一篇演讲稿予以介绍，要点如下：1.简述“世界读书日”（发起时间及目的）；2.讲述读书的益处；3.呼吁多读书。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的是：aimed at →with the purpose of
培养：cultivate→ develop/foster
此外：besides→/furthermore/ additionally/what’s more
呼吁：call on sb to do→appeal to sb to do
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Therefore, I call on us to form the habit of reading more books. I am sure we will benefit a lot.
拓展句：Therefore, I call on us to form the habit of reading more books, from which I believe we will benefit a lot.
【点睛】[高分句型1] As we all know, reading enriches our mind and broadens our vision, making us more knowledgeable. （运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句。）
[高分句型2] As Francis Bacon said, reading makes a full man.（运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句。）
[高分句型3]Set up by the UNESCO in 1995, it falls on April 23rd every year, aimed at encouraging people to enjoy the pleasure of reading.（运用了过去分词短语set up 和aimed at作状语。）
第二节（满分15分）
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
The honest mistake
Karie double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First - Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand new dictionary. Plus, Ms. Smith had promised to do a handstand(倒立) if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. N-i-c-e-l-y. Q-u-i-c-k-l-y. H-o-n-e-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled honesty, not honestly. She hurriedly erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct these while you’re at the break.” Ms Smith said.
After the break, Karie moved restlessly in her seat, tapping her pencil.
Then Ms. Smith walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat. As if she were an Olympic gymnast, Ms. Smith threw both her feet into the air and announced, “Congratulations, Karie! You did it!”
The whole class burst into applause! Ms. Smith presented Karie with her prize. Kari e smiled broadly as she read the note on the dictionary:
To Karie Carter, for her perfect performance.
“Everything OK ” Mom asked as Karie burst through the front door after school.
“Everything’s PERFECT!” Karie shouted showing Mom her spelling test and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he gets home.”
Kari e took another look at the test paper before putting it on the fridge. Her hands stopped in the mid air. She just couldn’t believe her own eyes. Honesly YES! H-O-N-E-S-L-Y! Karie tumbled(摔倒,翻滚) to the floor.
“Karie, what’s the matter ” asked Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Kari e said, squeezing the test paper into her backpack.
“Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea ”
Karie swallowed. “How do you know A “t” is exactly what I needed.”
Kari e dragged herself to her bed after some tea. How could she tell the whole class she didn’t deserve the prize That Ms. Smith did the handstand for nothing
注意：
1.所续写短文词数为75左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。（注：第一段的续写已给出，请根据第二段首句续写成完整的短文）
Para. I Later Dad came in with excitement. “Karie, Mum told me that you won the spelling prize! I’m so proud of you!” However, Karie didn’t seem to be glad as expected. Sensing something unusual, Dad stroked her hair tenderly, “What’s wrong, dear ” On hearing that, Karie lowered her head, sobbing, “Dad, I carelessly missed a ‘t’ in ‘honestly’. I don’t deserve the prize.” After a short silence, Dad patted her on the shoulder and comforted her, “Karie, it’s not about winning or losing. It’s about doing your best and being honest. I’m proud of you no matter what.”
Para.2 When Karie got to school the next morning, Ms. Smith was unlocking the classroom door.
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【答案】读后续写：
范文1：When Karie got to school the next morning, Ms. Smith was unlocking theclassroom door. “You’re an early bird.” Ms Smith smiled at her. Hands slightly trembling, Karie gave Ms. Smith her test paper as well as the dictionary. Karie confessed her spelling mistake in the test, a pink flush spreading over her cheeks. “I see.” Even though Ms Smith tried to contain her emotions, surprise registered on her face. For a moment, Ms. Smith stood quietly, reading the note on the dictionary. Then she picked up a pen, crossed out the word “perfect” and wrote “honest” instead before handing the prize back to Karie. “I get to keep this Honestly ” Karie’s jaw dropped. “For honestly, no.” Ms Smith grinned. “But for honesty, yes.”
范文2：When Karie got to school the next morning, Ms. Smith was unlocking theclassroom door. “Good morning Karie.” Ms. Smith greeted with a warm smile. Karie managed to smile and slowly approached toward her, nervous and embarrassed. Handing in the paper as well as the dictionary which she had won yesterday, Karie confessed her spelling mistake in the text. Overwhelmed with guilt and shame, she lowered her head, a pink flush spreading across her cheeks. Surprisingly, Ms. Smith burst out laughter, standing up from her seat, “It is your honesty that deserve the prize.” Hardly could Karie conceal her surprise as well as excitement. She received the dictionary from Ms. Smith again, but there was no doubt that this time was for her honesty.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Karie拼写测试得了满分，而史密斯老师说要给得满分的人做倒立。结果Karie发现自己有一个单词拼写错了，虽然回家得到了奖品和夸奖，但是Karie并不开心，最后父亲也发现了Karie的错误，最后Karie还是承认了自己的拼写错误，也得到了史密斯老师的谅解。
【详解】1.段落续写：
由第二段首句内容“第二天早上，当Karie到达学校时，史密斯女士正在打开教室的门。”可知，第二段可描写Karie告诉史密斯女士自己的拼写错误并打算归还奖品，但是史密斯女士还是把奖品给了她以表扬她的诚实。
2.续写线索：告知实情——表扬诚实
3.词汇激活
行为类
①承认：confess/admit
②努力做某事：try to do/attempt to do
③控制：contain/hold back
情绪类
①颤抖：trembling/shocking
②惊讶：surprise / astonishment
③笑：grin/smile
【点睛】[高分句型1] Hands slightly trembling, Karie gave Ms. Smith her test paper as well as the dictionary. (运用了独立主格)
[高分句型2] Even though Ms Smith tried to contain her emotions, surprise registered on her face. (运用了让步状语从句)
