铁人中学2023级高一下学期期中考试
英语试题
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A、B、C、D的四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Must-read New Fiction Books
We all have a few tried-and-true fiction favorites, but there’s something special about a brand-new, hot-off-the-press novel. Whether it’s your favorite author’s new release or a new writer’s first work, great fiction books make the perfect escape from ordinary life. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of the best new books released in February.
Age of Gold by Jerry Lapoor
Jerry Lapoor’s latest action-packed novel unfolds like a crazy movie. This thriller begins when a wealthy man’s car gets out of control. But when the dust settles, the rich man is nowhere to be found. How and to where does he disappear With an exciting plot that will carry you from old-money houses to small agricultural villages, Age of Cold will take you on an unforgettable ride across a vast land.
City Under One Sky by Rachel Young
In the book, Young presents a crime story set in a small town. Detective Sara Kennedy has been sent to investigate a case. But soon after arrival, Sara gets snowed in with the 205 townsfolk living in the same apartment building. Who is hiding the key to the crime And is there anyone she can truly trust The appealing story, strange but distinctive characters and unexpected plot are just a few of the reasons why City Under One Sky gains its popularity.
Lady by Jess George
Lady is an irresistible fiction from Jess George. The story of Mary’s fresh start at adulthood is shot through with themes of family, race and discrimination, womanhood and the immigrant reality of feeling torn between cultures. Though struggling with life in London as an African, Mary jumps at every chance to stand on her own feet.
21. What will impress the readers in Age of Gold
A. The thrilling plot. B. Traditional cultures.
C. The family conflict. D. Crazy characters.
22. What happens to Sara Kennedy in City Under One Sky
A. She is trapped in the snow. B. She is to investigate a case abroad.
C She hides the key evidence. D. She has trouble discovering the truth.
23. Which is likely to be the main theme of Lady
A. Self-reliance. B. Gender equality.
C. Domestic violence. D. Cross-cultural communication.
B
Alexis was a student, the only son of his wealthy parents, and felt entitled to the luxuries he had in his life. On a class field trip, Alexis met the forester, Justin, who had been living in a wooden house in the forest over ten years. When learning Justin’s life, Alexis laughed at him with his friends.
During the field trip, Alexis and his classmates passed by an entrance to a cave. “This looks so cool!” Alexis exclaimed. He wanted to go inside the cave, but his teacher stopped him.
The next day, Alexis reached the cave with his four friends, only to find they couldn’t take their schoolbags through the entrance. One by one, the teenagers entered the cave and were amazed to see how wide it was from the inside. Albert picked a large stone up and hit one of the walls with it. “This place is so cool!” he laughed quietly before the rocks from the wall came falling.
“Watch out, Albert!” Alexis said and pulled Albert towards himself. The teenagers screamed in fear when they saw the rocks fall. They couldn’t see anything because of the dust floating in the air.
The friends were scared when they realized they were trapped in the cave. “HELP! WE ARE STUCK!” the teenagers started screaming for help, hoping someone would hear them.
Fate sent Justin to the cave. The forester picked berries every day from the trees near the cave. While he was walking back to his house, five bright-colored schoolbags caught his attention. Then he approached the cave and shouted, “Hey! Who’s in there ”
“I’m Alexis ! I came here yesterday with my teacher! Help us, please! We are stuck!”
“Okay, calm down, children! I’ll help you out!” Justin said.
Justin quickly called 911 and informed them about the kids in the cave. Thinking the paramedics (护理人员) would take at least twenty minutes to arrive, he decided to help the kids himself before it was too late. Justin quickly grabbed a shovel and a flashlight and rushed back to the cave’s entrance. Meanwhile, Alexis and his friends tried to stay calm. A few minutes later, Alexis and his friends could see the flashlight shine through the cave’s entrance. Seconds later, they rushed outside the cave and took a deep breath in the fresh air.
Just then, the paramedics arrived.
24. What may lead to Alexis looking down on Justin
A. His lower education. B. His poor family.
C. His bad reputation. D. His living condition.
25. How did Alexis feel about the cave at first
A. Doubtful. B. Curious. C. astonished. D. Scared.
26. Why did Justin appear near the cave
A. It was his daily routine. B. He saw five colorful schoolbags.
C. He came to look for the children. D. He heard the screaming for help.
27. What lesson can we learn from the story
A. Lucky or unlucky. B. Don’t judge a person by his looks.
C. Curiosity kills the cat. D. Once in a blue moon.
C
In early July, FDA granted traditional full approval of Leqembi for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This is the first approved medication proven to slow the progression of AD’s clinical symptoms. A phase three trial among 50- to 90-year-old patients with early AD showed that it can do so by about 27% over an 18-month period. While we cannot extrapolate (推断) beyond 18 months, this represents about a six-month delay in progression of AD symptoms.
A second disease-slowing drug donanemab, has recently shown similar effects and may get FDA approval by the end of the year.The development of Leqembi is a notable success for medical science in that a disease previously impervious to any disease-modifying medical intervention now has an available, effective treatment. However, paraphrasing Winston Churchill, this is not the beginning of the end but the end of the beginning. The drug does not reverse disease symptoms or prevent progression, it slows progression. And there are considerations that make it inappropriate for many patients with AD. It does, however, lay the groundwork for future AD medications that could alleviate (减轻) suffering from this devastating disease for generations to come.
An important factor for new drugs is their cost. Leqembi’s price tag is $26,500 per year—much more than the current symptomatic medications for AD but comparable or less expensive than new medications for other conditions, for example multiple sclerosis or ALS.
Medicare has announced that it will provide coverage for this medication, although it is requiring that physicians perform certain clinical measures and enter the patient’s data in a registry in order for the drug to be covered, which will increase physician and patient burdens. What’s more, traditional Medicare only covers 80% of outpatient costs, so for those patients without supplemental insurance, a 20% copay for the drug and required MRI scans (核磁共振扫描) might amount to up to $10,000 or more per year out of pocket, but still only a fraction of the cost of a year of in a nursing home.
28. What can we learn from the first two paragraph
A. Leqembi can make a six-month delay of AD’s symptoms over a two-year period.
B. To some degree, Leqembi is effective to slow the progression of AD symptoms.
C. Both donanemab and Leqembi have got FDA approval.
D. The drug is appropriate for any patient with AD.
29 The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 means _____ in the passage.
A. although the new drug has undergone trials, it is still not effective enough
B. though Leqembi can slow the progression of AD’s symptoms, we still have a long way to go
C. the research of the Leqembi will come to an end
D. some others problems related to the the medicine have been caused
30. Leqembi’s price is _____ according to the passage.
A. much cheaper than other medications for AD
B. much more than current medications for other conditions
C. affordable to almost every patient
D. cheaper than new medications for ALS
31. Medicare will provide coverage for this medication on condition that _____.
A physician and patient burdens are increased
B. patients do not have supplemental insurance
C. patient’s data is registered and clinical measures are carried out by doctors
D. patients pay the cost of a year of in a nursing home
D
This week, Google researchers published a paper describing results from an AI tool built to create music. The tool, called MusicLM, is not the first AI music tool to be launched. But the examples Google provided demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.
Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online. Some of the generated music came from just one- or two-word descriptions, such as “jazz”, “rock” or “techno (高科技舞曲)”. The tool also created other examples from more detailed descriptions containing whole sentences.
In one example, Google researchers included these instructions to MusicLM, “It is a soundtrack of a game. It is fast-paced and upbeat, with a catchy electric guitar riff (反复乐节). The music is repetitive and easy to remember, but with unexpected sounds ...” In the resulting recording, the music seemed to keep very close to the description. The team said the more detailed the description was, the better the system could attempt to produce it.
The MusicLM model operates similarly to the machine-learning systems used by ChatGPT. ChatGPT and MusicLM both require powerful computers to operate complex machine-learning models. The San Francisco-based company OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year. ChatGPT has recently received a lot of attention because of its ability to generate complex writings and other content from just a simple description in natural languages. Such tools can produce human-like results because they are trained on huge amounts of data. Many different materials are fed into the systems to permit them to learn complex skills to create realistic works.
However, the MusicLM researchers said there were some risks linked to the new tool. One of the biggest issues the researchers identified was biases (偏好) present in the training data. A bias might be including too much of one side and not enough of the other. The researchers said this raised a question about appropriateness for music generation for cultures underrepresented in the training data.
32. What can we learn about MusicLM
A. It is the first AI music tool to be launched.
B. It requires detailed descriptions of full sentences.
C. It creates music based on simple descriptive words.
D. It generates complex writings from a simple description.
33. What is the similarity between ChatGPT and MusicLM
A. They can take the place of musicians. B. They have gained commercial success.
C. They don't have any practical use in life. D. They are based on huge amounts of data.
34. Which of the following is an issue of the MusicLM model
A. Creating music with strong biases. B. Requiring too much training data.
C. Being difficult for some people to use. D. Producing music works with no creativity.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. The future of humans with AI B. A new AI tool to make music
C. Music created by some AI tools D. AI and its function in culture development
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。
Critical (批判的) thinking is the art of using reason to analyze ideas and dig deeper to get to our true potential. It doesn’t mean you’re thinking harder or longer. ____36____ Here are some tips and ideas to help you build a foundation for critical thinking.
Question your assumptions. We make a lot of assumptions about almost everything. It’s how our brain processes certain pieces of information, and how we get along in everyday life. You could say they are the foundation of our critical framework. ____37____ Then the whole foundation needs to be rebuilt, from the bottom up.
Don’t take information on authority until you've investigated it yourself. Instead of double-checking everything anyone says, we tend to label information as either coming from a trustworthy or not trustworthy source. This keeps us from double-checking every piece of information that comes our way, saving time and energy. But it also keeps us from getting to the bottom of things we think of as coming from a trustworthy source, even when they don’t. ___38___
Put yourself in other people’s shoes. Empathy can also help you develop your critical thinking skills. ____39____ You may find that a little understanding facilitates a deeper insight into other people and their behavior. The deeper your insight into yourself and others, the wiser your decisions will be.
___40___ There is no way to learn better than learning from your friends. If you only want to be a big fish swimming in the little pond just because your ego (自负) feels good, keep this part. If you are wondering about how to develop critical skills, make friends with smart people and throw away your ego.
A. Actually, it’s about thinking better.
B. Surround yourself with people smarter than you.
C. Be someone that people know that they can count on.
D. You should not judge others until you fully understand their situation.
E. But what if they turned out to be wrong, or at least not entirely truthful
F. The reason is that understanding does not always go with the right action.
G. So what is published in a magazine or online doesn’t mean it’s necessarily true.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the ___41___ of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely ___42___. I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won’t know when she’s mad or when she’s happy. Here’s a little story of our new ___43___.
A week ago, my daughter wanted to ___44___ so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I ___45___her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out ___46___ to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what I was ___47___ . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not ___48___ .
Research shows that parents are ___49___ when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to____50____ , how can I, as a parent, remain ____51____to my daughter to guide, support and love through life's changes
We may have to ____52____ the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this ____53____ presence, the physical gap is ____54____and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that ____55____, however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey.
41. A. problem B. progress C. goal D. context
42. A. cold B. special C. different D. casual
43. A. normal B. idea C. approach D. solution
44. A. catch up B. take over C. check out D. break away
45. A. visited B. touched C. tried D. emailed
46. A. by taxi B. by text C. in private D. in person
47. A. stupid B. angry C. excited D. asleep
48. A. available B. interested C. ready D. guilty
49. A. saddest B. busiest C. happiest D. best
50. A. decide B. wonder C. investigate D. distinguish
51. A. kind B. appreciative C. sensitive D. relevant
52. A. voice B. ignore C. shift D. continue
53. A. human B. virtual C. physical D. permanent
54. A. widened B. formed C. broken D. bridged
55. A. college B. relationship C. change D. communication
第二节 语法填空（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。
Wearing Hanfu and sitting in front of a Chinese zither (筝), Peng Jingxuan, a young Chinese student, moves her fingers gently along the strings on a street in Paris, France.
Peng has shared more than 200 ____56____ (origin) videos online, with the most popular one featuring the theme song of the movie A Chinese Ghost Story viewed over 16.61 million times. “I love how she’s representing her culture in a ____57____ (set) where people are not familiar with it. You can tell she’s proud of her background and her music,” one of her fans commented.
Chinese zither (筝), or guzheng, is an ancient musical instrument with 21-26 strings and a length of 1.63 meters. Peng ____58____ (fall) in love with it when young and has been practicing it for years. Hardly finding Chinese instruments ____59____ (play) on the streets in Paris, she took along her guzheng ____60____ began her street performances to sharpen her skills. The more she performed, the more she felt a greater sense of responsibility ____61____ (spread) Chinese music and culture.
Considering her audience’s ____62____ (unfamiliar) with Chinese songs, Peng made adaptations, for ____63____ she received positive responses. She also performed Western pop songs that local people could relate ____64____, entertaining them with beautiful melodies in a _____65_____ (refresh) style.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周你市博物馆举办了一场题为“遇见中国画Meet the Chinese Painting”的画展，请你为校英文报写一篇活动报道 ，内容包括：
1. 介绍画展；2.活动评价
注意：
(1)写作词数为80词左右；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
A Chinese Painting Exhibition
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Ten miles away stood a house with shiny red walls, a green garden and an apple tree. A young girl’s face would be seen reflecting from one of the large glassy windows. Her name is Maggie. Her eyes were sparkling and on her face there was a smile which could light a million candles. She seemed to be longing for a chance to play like a young child, but she had no strength in her legs because she and her family met with an accident, in which she lost both her legs.
But her spirit was strong. She would be inspired by seeing birds fly. The flying eagle would make her want to fly. She was lonely. She longed for a true friend who would talk to her and teach her to fly or at least tell her stories about soaring into the blue sky.
One evening, Maggie slowly rolled her wheelchair to the giant window and looked out to the many houses that lay across the road. Suddenly she heard someone singing and then could see an old man in a pilot suit singing in glory. The beautiful sound and the melody made the little girl happy. Suddenly he stopped and gazed up toward her. “What are you staring at ” he said angrily. “You think I’m a circus clown (马戏团小丑)” “No, Sir. I was just listening to you. You sing very well,” she said. “I don’t need your praises. I don’t need anyone!” he shouted. He started to walk to his house and shut the door. Tears rolled down from her apple-red cheeks as the man shouted at her. She was lonely.
Next morning, Maggie pushed her wheelchair across the garden to the stone road as little children played hide-and-seek around her. Suddenly out of nowhere a loading truck came rumbling across toward her. Terrified, she tried to move away from its path but the wheels of her chair were stuck. “Oh my,” she thought as the truck came in her direction fast, with the driver unaware of the obstruction in front of him. She screamed loudly but in a split second she was pulled out of her wheelchair by someone and fell on the ground. She closed her eyes and shivered as the truck passed her whistling. As she opened her eyes, she could see a man standing beside her.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
She gazed up to him and immediately recognized him as the man she saw singing last night.
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Maggie got to know his name was Ken and that he was a retired pilot.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________铁人中学2023级高一下学期期中考试
英语试题
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A、B、C、D的四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Must-read New Fiction Books
We all have a few tried-and-true fiction favorites, but there’s something special about a brand-new, hot-off-the-press novel. Whether it’s your favorite author’s new release or a new writer’s first work, great fiction books make the perfect escape from ordinary life. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of the best new books released in February.
Age of Gold by Jerry Lapoor
Jerry Lapoor’s latest action-packed novel unfolds like a crazy movie. This thriller begins when a wealthy man’s car gets out of control. But when the dust settles, the rich man is nowhere to be found. How and to where does he disappear With an exciting plot that will carry you from old-money houses to small agricultural villages, Age of Cold will take you on an unforgettable ride across a vast land.
City Under One Sky by Rachel Young
In the book, Young presents a crime story set in a small town. Detective Sara Kennedy has been sent to investigate a case. But soon after arrival, Sara gets snowed in with the 205 townsfolk living in the same apartment building. Who is hiding the key to the crime And is there anyone she can truly trust The appealing story, strange but distinctive characters and unexpected plot are just a few of the reasons why City Under One Sky gains its popularity.
Lady by Jess George
Lady is an irresistible fiction from Jess George. The story of Mary’s fresh start at adulthood is shot through with themes of family, race and discrimination, womanhood and the immigrant reality of feeling torn between cultures. Though struggling with life in London as an African, Mary jumps at every chance to stand on her own feet.
21. What will impress the readers in Age of Gold
A. The thrilling plot. B. Traditional cultures.
C. The family conflict. D. Crazy characters.
22. What happens to Sara Kennedy in City Under One Sky
A. She is trapped in the snow. B. She is to investigate a case abroad.
C. She hides the key evidence. D. She has trouble discovering the truth.
23 Which is likely to be the main theme of Lady
A. Self-reliance. B. Gender equality.
C. Domestic violence. D. Cross-cultural communication.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。介绍了2月份发布的最佳小说新书列表。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“With an exciting plot that will carry you from old-money houses to small agricultural villages, Age of Cold will take you on an unforgettable ride across a vast land.(令人兴奋的情节将带你从古老的金钱房屋到小农业村庄，寒冷时代将带你在广阔的土地上度过一段难忘的旅程。)”可知，Age of Gold激动人心的情节令读者印象深刻。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“In the book, Young presents a crime story set in a small town. Detective Sara Kennedy has been sent to investigate a case. But soon after arrival, Sara gets snowed in with the 205 townsfolk living in the same apartment building. Who is hiding the key to the crime And is there anyone she can truly trust ( 在这本书中，杨讲述了一个发生在小镇上的犯罪故事。萨拉·肯尼迪警探被派去调查一个案子。但在到达后不久，萨拉就和住在同一栋公寓楼里的205个小镇居民住在一起。是谁隐藏了犯罪的关键 还有她真正信任的人吗 )”可知，在这个故事中，萨拉·肯尼迪很难找到真相。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“The story of Mary’s fresh start at adulthood is shot through with themes of family, race and discrimination, womanhood and the immigrant reality of feeling torn between cultures. Though struggling with life in London as an African, Mary jumps at every chance to stand on her own feet.( 玛丽成年后重新开始的故事贯穿了家庭、种族和歧视、女性以及在不同文化之间感到撕裂的移民现实等主题。作为一个非洲人，玛丽虽然在伦敦的生活中挣扎，但她抓住每一个自立的机会。)”可知，Lady的主题是自立。故选A。
B
Alexis was a student, the only son of his wealthy parents, and felt entitled to the luxuries he had in his life. On a class field trip, Alexis met the forester, Justin, who had been living in a wooden house in the forest over ten years. When learning Justin’s life, Alexis laughed at him with his friends.
During the field trip, Alexis and his classmates passed by an entrance to a cave. “This looks so cool!” Alexis exclaimed. He wanted to go inside the cave, but his teacher stopped him.
The next day, Alexis reached the cave with his four friends, only to find they couldn’t take their schoolbags through the entrance. One by one, the teenagers entered the cave and were amazed to see how wide it was from the inside. Albert picked a large stone up and hit one of the walls with it. “This place is so cool!” he laughed quietly before the rocks from the wall came falling.
“Watch out, Albert!” Alexis said and pulled Albert towards himself. The teenagers screamed in fear when they saw the rocks fall. They couldn’t see anything because of the dust floating in the air.
The friends were scared when they realized they were trapped in the cave. “HELP! WE ARE STUCK!” the teenagers started screaming for help, hoping someone would hear them.
Fate sent Justin to the cave. The forester picked berries every day from the trees near the cave. While he was walking back to his house, five bright-colored schoolbags caught his attention. Then he approached the cave and shouted, “Hey! Who’s in there ”
“I’m Alexis ! I came here yesterday with my teacher! Help us, please! We are stuck!”
“Okay, calm down, children! I’ll help you out!” Justin said.
Justin quickly called 911 and informed them about the kids in the cave. Thinking the paramedics (护理人员) would take at least twenty minutes to arrive, he decided to help the kids himself before it was too late. Justin quickly grabbed a shovel and a flashlight and rushed back to the cave’s entrance. Meanwhile, Alexis and his friends tried to stay calm. A few minutes later, Alexis and his friends could see the flashlight shine through the cave’s entrance. Seconds later, they rushed outside the cave and took a deep breath in the fresh air.
Just then, the paramedics arrived.
24. What may lead to Alexis looking down on Justin
A. His lower education. B. His poor family.
C. His bad reputation. D. His living condition.
25. How did Alexis feel about the cave at first
A. Doubtful. B. Curious. C. astonished. D. Scared.
26. Why did Justin appear near the cave
A. It was his daily routine. B. He saw five colorful schoolbags.
C. He came to look for the children. D. He heard the screaming for help.
27. What lesson can we learn from the story
A. Lucky or unlucky. B. Don’t judge a person by his looks.
C. Curiosity kills the cat. D. Once in a blue moon.
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了亚历克西斯因为好奇走进山洞，结果和其他人一起被困在了山洞里，多亏了贾斯汀及时发现，救了他们。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Alexis was a student, the only son of his wealthy parents，and felt entitled to the luxuries he had in his life. On a class field trip, Alexis met the forester, Justin, who had been living in a wooden house in the forest over ten years. When learning Justin’s life, Alexis laughed at him with his friends.(亚历克西斯是一名学生，是有钱父母的独子，他觉得自己有资格享受生活中的奢侈品。在一次班级实地考察中，亚历克西斯遇到了护林人贾斯汀，他在森林里的一所木屋里住了十年多。得知贾斯汀的生活后，亚历克西斯和他的朋友们一起嘲笑他)”可知，生活条件导致亚历克西斯看不起贾斯汀。故选D。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“During the field trip, Alexis and his classmates passed by an entrance to a cave. “This looks so cool!” Alexis exclaimed. He wanted to go inside the cave, but his teacher stopped him. (在实地考察中，亚历克西斯和他的同学们经过一个洞穴的入口。‘这看起来太酷了！’亚历克西斯喊道。他想进入洞穴，但他的老师阻止了他)”可知，亚历克西斯一开始对山洞感到好奇，想进入洞穴。故选B。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“Fate sent Justin to the cave. The forester picked berries every day from the trees near the cave. While he was walking back to his house, five bright-colored schoolbags caught his attention. Then he approached the cave and shouted, “Hey! Who’s in there ”(命运把贾斯汀送到了山洞里。护林人每天从洞穴附近的树上摘浆果。在回家的路上，五个色彩鲜艳的书包引起了他的注意。然后他走近山洞，喊道：“嘿！谁在里面？”)”可知，护林人贾斯廷每天从洞穴附近的树上摘浆果，出现在洞穴附近是因为他的日常生活。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“During the field trip, Alexis and his classmates passed by an entrance to a cave. “This looks so cool!” Alexis exclaimed. He wanted to go inside the cave, but his teacher stopped him.(在实地考察中，亚历克西斯和他的同学们经过一个洞穴的入口。‘这看起来太酷了！’亚历克西斯喊道。他想进入洞穴，但他的老师阻止了他)”、第三段中“The next day, Alexis reached the cave with his four friends, only to find they couldn’t take their schoolbags through the entrance. One by one, the teenagers entered the cave and were amazed to see how wide it was from the inside.(第二天，亚历克西斯和他的四个朋友来到山洞，却发现他们不能带着书包通过洞口。少年们一个接一个地进入洞穴，从里面看到它有多宽，他们感到很惊讶。) ”、第五段“The friends were scared when they realized they were trapped in the cave. “HELP! WE ARE STUCK!” the teenagers started screaming for help, hoping someone would hear them.(当朋友们意识到他们被困在山洞里时，他们很害怕。“救命！我们被困住了！”孩子们开始大声呼救，希望有人能听到)”以及倒数第二段可知，文章主要讲述了亚历克西斯因为好奇走进山洞，结果和其他人一起被困在了山洞里，多亏了贾斯汀及时发现，救了他们。由此可知，这个故事告诉我们过度的好奇心可能会导致不好的后果，即好奇害死猫。故选C。
C
In early July, FDA granted traditional full approval of Leqembi for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This is the first approved medication proven to slow the progression of AD’s clinical symptoms. A phase three trial among 50- to 90-year-old patients with early AD showed that it can do so by about 27% over an 18-month period. While we cannot extrapolate (推断) beyond 18 months, this represents about a six-month delay in progression of AD symptoms.
A second disease-slowing drug, donanemab, has recently shown similar effects and may get FDA approval by the end of the year.The development of Leqembi is a notable success for medical science in that a disease previously impervious to any disease-modifying medical intervention now has an available, effective treatment. However, paraphrasing Winston Churchill, this is not the beginning of the end but the end of the beginning. The drug does not reverse disease symptoms or prevent progression, it slows progression. And there are considerations that make it inappropriate for many patients with AD. It does, however, lay the groundwork for future AD medications that could alleviate (减轻) suffering from this devastating disease for generations to come.
An important factor for new drugs is their cost. Leqembi’s price tag is $26,500 per year—much more than the current symptomatic medications for AD but comparable or less expensive than new medications for other conditions, for example multiple sclerosis or ALS.
Medicare has announced that it will provide coverage for this medication, although it is requiring that physicians perform certain clinical measures and enter the patient’s data in a registry in order for the drug to be covered, which will increase physician and patient burdens. What’s more, traditional Medicare only covers 80% of outpatient costs, so for those patients without supplemental insurance, a 20% copay for the drug and required MRI scans (核磁共振扫描) might amount to up to $10,000 or more per year out of pocket, but still only a fraction of the cost of a year of in a nursing home.
28. What can we learn from the first two paragraph
A. Leqembi can make a six-month delay of AD’s symptoms over a two-year period.
B. To some degree, Leqembi is effective to slow the progression of AD symptoms.
C. Both donanemab and Leqembi have got FDA approval.
D. The drug is appropriate for any patient with AD.
29. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 means _____ in the passage.
A. although the new drug has undergone trials, it is still not effective enough
B. though Leqembi can slow the progression of AD’s symptoms, we still have a long way to go
C. the research of the Leqembi will come to an end
D. some others problems related to the the medicine have been caused
30. Leqembi’s price is _____ according to the passage.
A. much cheaper than other medications for AD
B. much more than current medications for other conditions
C. affordable to almost every patient
D. cheaper than new medications for ALS
31. Medicare will provide coverage for this medication on condition that _____.
A. physician and patient burdens are increased
B. patients do not have supplemental insurance
C. patient’s data is registered and clinical measures are carried out by doctors
D. patients pay the cost of a year of in a nursing home
【答案】28. B 29. B 30. D 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种可以缓解痴呆症症状的新药Leqembi的情况。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“In early July, FDA granted traditional full approval of Leqembi for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This is the first approved medication proven to slow the progression of AD’s clinical symptoms.( 7月初，FDA正式批准Leqembi用于治疗阿尔茨海默病（AD）。这是第一个被证实可以减缓阿尔茨海默病临床症状进展的药物)”以及第二段“The drug does not reverse disease symptoms or prevent progression, it slows progression. (这种药物不能逆转疾病症状或阻止疾病进展，而是减缓疾病进展)”可知，在一定程度上，Leqembi能有效减缓AD症状的进展。故选B。
【29题详解】
句意猜测题。根据划线词后文“The drug does not reverse disease symptoms or prevent progression, it slows progression.(这种药物不能逆转疾病症状或阻止疾病进展，而是减缓疾病进展)”以及后文“And there are considerations that make it inappropriate for many patients with AD.(还有一些考虑因素使得它不适合许多AD患者)”可知，后文提到Leqembi不能逆转疾病症状或阻止疾病进展，而是减缓疾病进展。并且一些考虑因素使得它不适合许多AD患者，说明了虽然Leqembi可以减缓阿尔茨海默病的症状，但我们还有很长的路要走。故划线句意思是“虽然Leqembi可以减缓阿尔茨海默病的症状，但我们还有很长的路要走”。故选B。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Leqembi’s price tag is $26,500 per year—much more than the current symptomatic medications for AD but comparable or less expensive than new medications for other conditions, for example multiple sclerosis or ALS.(Leqembi的价格为每年26500美元——比目前治疗阿尔茨海默病的对症药物高得多，但与治疗多发性硬化症或肌萎缩侧索硬化症等其他疾病的新药物相当或更便宜)”可知，Leqembi的价格比治疗ALS的新药便宜。故选D。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Medicare has announced that it will provide coverage for this medication, although it is requiring that physicians perform certain clinical measures and enter the patient’s data in a registry in order for the drug to be covered, which will increase physician and patient burdens.(医疗保险已经宣布，它将为这种药物提供保险，尽管它要求医生执行某些临床措施，并将患者的数据输入注册表，以便将药物纳入保险范围，这将增加医生和患者的负担)”可知，医疗保险将为这种药物提供保险，条件是患者的数据被注册，临床措施由医生执行。故选C。
D
This week, Google researchers published a paper describing results from an AI tool built to create music. The tool, called MusicLM, is not the first AI music tool to be launched. But the examples Google provided demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.
Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online. Some of the generated music came from just one- or two-word descriptions, such as “jazz”, “rock” or “techno (高科技舞曲)”. The tool also created other examples from more detailed descriptions containing whole sentences.
In one example, Google researchers included these instructions to MusicLM, “It is a soundtrack of a game. It is fast-paced and upbeat, with a catchy electric guitar riff (反复乐节). The music is repetitive and easy to remember, but with unexpected sounds ...” In the resulting recording, the music seemed to keep very close to the description. The team said the more detailed the description was, the better the system could attempt to produce it.
The MusicLM model operates similarly to the machine-learning systems used by ChatGPT. ChatGPT and MusicLM both require powerful computers to operate complex machine-learning models. The San Francisco-based company OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year. ChatGPT has recently received a lot of attention because of its ability to generate complex writings and other content from just a simple description in natural languages. Such tools can produce human-like results because they are trained on huge amounts of data. Many different materials are fed into the systems to permit them to learn complex skills to create realistic works.
However, the MusicLM researchers said there were some risks linked to the new tool. One of the biggest issues the researchers identified was biases (偏好) present in the training data. A bias might be including too much of one side and not enough of the other. The researchers said this raised a question about appropriateness for music generation for cultures underrepresented in the training data.
32. What can we learn about MusicLM
A. It is the first AI music tool to be launched.
B. It requires detailed descriptions of full sentences.
C. It creates music based on simple descriptive words.
D. It generates complex writings from a simple description.
33. What is the similarity between ChatGPT and MusicLM
A. They can take the place of musicians. B. They have gained commercial success.
C. They don't have any practical use in life. D. They are based on huge amounts of data.
34. Which of the following is an issue of the MusicLM model
A. Creating music with strong biases. B. Requiring too much training data.
C. Being difficult for some people to use. D. Producing music works with no creativity.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. The future of humans with AI B. A new AI tool to make music
C. Music created by some AI tools D. AI and its function in culture development
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了谷歌研发了一种叫做MusicLM的AI智能工具，这种AI工具可以根据书面描述和其他输入创建音乐。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“But the examples Google provided demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.(但谷歌提供的例子展示了基于有限的描述性词语的音乐创作能力。)”和第二段中“Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online. Some of the generated music came from just one- or two-word descriptions, such as ‘jazz’, ‘rock’ or ‘techno (高科技舞曲)’. (MusicLM制作的几个不同的音乐示例在网上发布。一些生成的音乐仅来自一两个词的描述，如‘爵士’、‘摇滚’或‘科技’。)”可知，关于MusicLM我们能了解到它能根据简单的描述词创作音乐。故选C项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Such tools can produce human-like results because they are trained on huge amounts of data. (这些工具可以产生类似人类的结果，因为它们经过了大量数据的训练。)”可知， ChatGPT和MusicLM之间的相似之处是它们都是基于大量的数据。故选D项。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“One of the biggest issues the researchers identified was biases (偏好) present in the training data. A bias might be including too much of one side and not enough of the other. (研究人员发现的最大问题之一是训练数据中存在的偏见。偏见可能是包括了太多的一方面，而没有足够的另一方面。)”可知，MusicLM模型的问题是创作带有强烈偏见的音乐。故选A项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“This week, Google researchers published a paper describing results from an AI tool built to create music. The tool, called MusicLM, is not the first AI music tool to be launched. (本周，谷歌研究人员发表了一篇论文，描述了一种用于创作音乐的人工智能工具的结果。这个名为MusicLM的工具并不是第一个推出的人工智能音乐工具。)”并结合全文可知，本文讲述了谷歌研发出叫做MusicLM的AI智能工具，这种AI工具可以根据书面描述和其他输入创建音乐。选项B符合主题，故选B项。
第二节(共5小题, 每小题2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Critical (批判) thinking is the art of using reason to analyze ideas and dig deeper to get to our true potential. It doesn’t mean you’re thinking harder or longer. ____36____ Here are some tips and ideas to help you build a foundation for critical thinking.
Question your assumptions. We make a lot of assumptions about almost everything. It’s how our brain processes certain pieces of information, and how we get along in everyday life. You could say they are the foundation of our critical framework. ____37____ Then the whole foundation needs to be rebuilt, from the bottom up.
Don’t take information on authority until you've investigated it yourself. Instead of double-checking everything anyone says, we tend to label information as either coming from a trustworthy or not trustworthy source. This keeps us from double-checking every piece of information that comes our way, saving time and energy. But it also keeps us from getting to the bottom of things we think of as coming from a trustworthy source, even when they don’t. ___38___
Put yourself in other people’s shoes. Empathy can also help you develop your critical thinking skills. ____39____ You may find that a little understanding facilitates a deeper insight into other people and their behavior. The deeper your insight into yourself and others, the wiser your decisions will be.
___40___ There is no way to learn better than learning from your friends. If you only want to be a big fish swimming in the little pond just because your ego (自负) feels good, keep this part. If you are wondering about how to develop critical skills, make friends with smart people and throw away your ego.
A. Actually, it’s about thinking better.
B. Surround yourself with people smarter than you.
C. Be someone that people know that they can count on.
D. You should not judge others until you fully understand their situation.
E. But what if they turned out to be wrong, or at least not entirely truthful
F. The reason is that understanding does not always go with the right action.
G. So what is published in a magazine or online doesn’t mean it’s necessarily true.
【答案】36. A 37. E 38. G 39. D 40. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。批判性思维是一种运用理性分析思想、深入挖掘以达到真正潜能的艺术。这是更好地思考。文中介绍了一些帮助你建立批判性思维基础的技巧和想法：勇于质疑、会移情，为他人着想、与聪明的人相处等。
【36题详解】
本段是对批判性思维的定义。根据空前“It doesn’t mean you’re thinking harder or longer.(这并不是你思考的更久或更长)”可知，批判性思维并不是你思考的更久或更长，空处应是接着进行解释“而是……”，选项A“实际上，它是关于更好地思考”符合语境，“不是……而是……”是一种常用的解释，故选A项。
【37题详解】
根据空后“Then the whole foundation needs to be rebuilt, from the bottom up.(那么整个基础就需要自下而上重建)”可推断，需要重建说明假设是错误的，分析选项，E项“但是如果它们被证明是错误的，或者至少不是完全真实的呢？”符合语境，与后面的整个基础就需要重建是互为条件。故选E项。
【38题详解】
根据本段首句“Don’t take information on authority until you've investigated it yourself.(在你自己调查之前，不要轻信权威人士的信息)”及空前一句“But it also keeps us from getting to the bottom of things we think of as coming from a trustworthy source, even when they don’t.(但它也使我们无法弄清我们认为来自可靠来源的事情的真相，即使事实并非如此)”可知，本段主要讲不要轻信权威，我们认为来自权威来源的信息有时事实并非如此，分析选项可知，G项“所以杂志或网络上发表的内容并不意味着这是真的”符合语境，因为杂志上发表的东西相对是权威性的。故选G项。
【39题详解】
根据本段主题句“Put yourself in other people’s shoes.(设身处地为别人着想)”可知，本段主要讲述要设身处地为别人着想，结合空后“You may find that a little understanding facilitates a deeper insight into other people and their behavior.(你可能会发现，些许的理解有助于更深入地了解他人及其行为)”可知，D项“不理解别人时不要评价别人”与此处语义一致，D项选中的动词understand与空后的名词understanding呼应。故选D项。
【40题详解】
空处是本段主题句，根据本段最后一句“If you are wondering about how to develop critical skills, make friends with smart people and throw away your ego.(如果你想知道如何培养关键技能，和聪明的人交朋友，抛弃你的自负)”可知，本段主要讲要与聪明的人在一起，分析选项可知B项“和比你更聪明的在一起”符合题意。故选B项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the ___41___ of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely ___42___. I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won’t know when she’s mad or when she’s happy. Here’s a little story of our new ___43___.
A week ago, my daughter wanted to ___44___ so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I ___45___her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out ___46___ to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what I was ___47___ . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not ___48___ .
Research shows that parents are ___49___ when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to____50____ , how can I, as a parent, remain ____51____to my daughter to guide, support and love through life's changes
We may have to ____52____ the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this ____53____ presence, the physical gap is ____54____and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that ____55____, however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey.
41. A. problem B. progress C. goal D. context
42. A. cold B. special C. different D. casual
43. A. normal B. idea C. approach D. solution
44. A. catch up B. take over C. check out D. break away
45. A. visited B. touched C. tried D. emailed
46. A. by taxi B. by text C. in private D. in person
47. A. stupid B. angry C. excited D. asleep
48. A. available B. interested C. ready D. guilty
49 A. saddest B. busiest C. happiest D. best
50. A. decide B. wonder C. investigate D. distinguish
51. A. kind B. appreciative C. sensitive D. relevant
52. A. voice B. ignore C. shift D. continue
53. A. human B. virtual C. physical D. permanent
54. A. widened B. formed C. broken D. bridged
55. A. college B. relationship C. change D. communication
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. A 44. A 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. D 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者与女儿之间关系随着女儿进入大学而发生的变化，以及作者如何适应这种变化并努力维持与女儿的联系。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：既然她已经上大学了，我们关系的背景完全改变了，我们的关系也完全不同了。A. problem问题；B. progress进步；C. goal目标；D. context背景。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”可推理出此处说的是作者和女儿的关系背景发生了变化，故选D项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. cold冷的；B. special特殊的；C. different不同的；D. casual漫不经心的。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”以及下文“I'm not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her(我不会每天早上都在那里陪她吃早餐了。)”可推理出此处说的是作者和女儿的关系与以前不同了，故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是我们新常态的一个小故事。A. normal常态；B. idea想法；C. approach方法；D. solution解决办法。根据下文“A week ago, my daughter wanted to … so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I …her later on, but she was in class.(一周前，我女儿想……，所以她白天给我打电话，那时我在开会。我后来……，但是她在上课)”可推理出此处说的是作者与女儿相处的新常态，故选A项。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：一周前，我女儿想和我聊聊天（了解情况），所以在我开会期间她给我打了电话。A. catch up了解；B. take over接管；C. check out结账离开；D. break away突然离开。根据下文“ask if we could talk(询问是否能聊天)”可推理出此处上下文说的是女儿想聊天了解作者的情况，故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来我试着联系她，但她在上课。A. visited拜访；B. touched触摸；C. tried试图；D. emailed发电子邮件。根据下文“but she was in class(但是她在上课)”可推理出作者试图联系女儿，故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：到了午夜，她发短信问我能否聊聊。A. by taxi坐出租车；B. by text通过短信；C. in private私下地；D. in person亲自。根据下文“ask if we could talk(询问是否能聊天)”结合时间是半夜可推理出女儿通过短信询问作者能否聊天，故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在睡觉。A. stupid愚蠢的；B. angry生气的；C. excited感到兴奋的；D. asleep睡着的。根据上文“At midnight(在午夜)”可推理出作者已经睡着了，故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我以为第二天我们能谈话，但是她没空。A. available有空的；B. interested感兴趣的；C. ready准备好的；D. guilty内疚的。根据上文“I thought we would talk the next day, but(我以为第二天我们能谈话，但是……)”可推理出作者的女儿没空，故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：研究表明，父母在孩子长大后最幸福，但对我来说，这正是我开始担忧的时候。A. saddest最伤心的；B. busiest最忙的；C. happiest最幸福的；D. best最好的。根据下文“but for me that is when I start to get concerned(这正是我开始担忧的时候)”可推理出空白处应填表示“最幸福的”含义的表达，故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我总是在想，作为父母，我怎样才能保持与女儿的相关性，通过生活的变化来指导、支持和爱护她？A. decide决定；B. wonder想弄明白；C. investigate调查；D. distinguish区分。根据下文“how can I, as a parent, remain relevant to my daughter to guide, support and love through life’s changes ( 作为父母，我怎样才能保持与女儿的相关性，指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化？)”可知，下文说的是作者试图弄明白的问题，空白处应填表示“想弄明白”含义的表达，故选B项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. kind善良的；B. appreciative感激的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. relevant相关联的。根据下文“to guide, support and love through life’s changes(指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化)”可知，此处说的是作者希望能帮助孩子指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化，希望自己能保持与女儿的生活的相关性，故选D项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们可能需要改变我们的沟通方式。A. voice表达；B. ignore忽视；C. shift改变；D. continue继续。根据下文“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”可知此处说的是要改变沟通的方式，故选C项。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：通过这种虚拟存在，物理上的距离被弥合了，我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色。A. human人的；B. virtual虚拟的；C. physical身体的；D. permanent永久的。根据上文“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”可知作者接受女儿的建议，使用数字工具，通过虚拟的方式得以仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选B项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. widened加宽；B. formed形成；C. broken破坏；D. bridged弥合。根据上文“the physical gap(物理上的距离)”以及下文“I feel I still have an active role in her life(我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色)”可推理出此处说的是作者通过参与数字工具，得以弥合了物理上的距离，仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这段经历提醒我们，无论变化多么令人害怕，它都承载着我们在共同旅程中成长的希望。A. college学院；B. relationship关系；C. change变化；D. communication沟通。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”以及“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”、“I feel I still have an active role in her life(我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色)”可知，作者的女儿去上大学，两人的关系发生了变化，但是作者采纳女儿的建议使用数字工具，得以弥合了物理上的距离，仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选C项。
第二节 语法填空（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。
Wearing Hanfu and sitting in front of a Chinese zither (筝), Peng Jingxuan, a young Chinese student, moves her fingers gently along the strings on a street in Paris, France.
Peng has shared more than 200 ____56____ (origin) videos online, with the most popular one featuring the theme song of the movie A Chinese Ghost Story viewed over 16.61 million times. “I love how she’s representing her culture in a ____57____ (set) where people are not familiar with it. You can tell she’s proud of her background and her music,” one of her fans commented.
Chinese zither (筝), or guzheng, is an ancient musical instrument with 21-26 strings and a length of 1.63 meters. Peng ____58____ (fall) in love with it when young and has been practicing it for years. Hardly finding Chinese instruments ____59____ (play) on the streets in Paris, she took along her guzheng ____60____ began her street performances to sharpen her skills. The more she performed, the more she felt a greater sense of responsibility ____61____ (spread) Chinese music and culture.
Considering her audience’s ____62____ (unfamiliar) with Chinese songs, Peng made adaptations, for ____63____ she received positive responses. She also performed Western pop songs that local people could relate ____64____, entertaining them with beautiful melodies in a _____65_____ (refresh) style.
【答案】56. original
57. setting
58. fell 59. were played##played
60. and 61. to spread
62. unfamiliarity
63. which 64. to
65 refreshing
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了彭静璇在法国的巴黎街头穿着汉服，坐在古筝前弹奏。她已经在网上分享了200多个原创视频，其中最受欢迎的一个是电影《倩女幽魂》的主题曲，观看次数超过1661万次。
【56题详解】
考查形容词。句意：彭静璇在网上分享了200多个原创视频，其中最受欢迎的一个是电影《倩女幽魂》的主题曲，观看次数超过1661万次。修饰名词videos需用形容词original，作定语。故填original。
【57题详解】
考查名词。句意：我喜欢她在一个人们不熟悉的环境中展现自己的文化的方式。不定冠词a修饰单数可数名词，空处需填名词setting。故填setting。
【58题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：彭在年轻的时候就爱上了它，并且已经练习了很多年。根据“when young”可知，此处陈述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时。故填fell。
【59题详解】
考查动词时态语态或非谓语动词。句意：在巴黎街头几乎找不到演奏中国乐器的人，她带着她的古筝开始了她的街头表演，以提高她的技能。Finding后面可以处理为省略了that的宾语从句，缺少谓语动词，Chinese instruments和play为被动关系，需用被动语态，结合“took”可知，此处为一般过去时，主语为复数名词，be动词用were；也可以将空处处理为非谓语动词作宾语补足语，Chinese instruments和play为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故填（were）played。
【60题详解】
考查连词。句意同上。took along her guzheng和began her street performances为并列关系，需用连词and连接。故填and。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：演出越多，她就越觉得有责任传播中国音乐和文化。空处修饰名词responsibility，需用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to spread。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：考虑到听众对中文歌曲的不熟悉，彭改编了一些歌曲，并获得了积极的反响。audience’s为名词所有格，修饰名词，空处需填名词unfamiliarity作宾语。故填unfamiliarity。
【63题详解】
考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是adaptations（改编），指物，关系词在在定语从句中作for的宾语，需用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【64题详解】
考查介词。句意：她还演唱了当地人感兴趣的西方流行歌曲，用优美的旋律和清新的风格娱乐他们。relate to为固定搭配，意为“与……有关”。故填to。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。修饰名词style需用形容词refreshing，作定语。故填refreshing。
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周你市博物馆举办了一场题为“遇见中国画Meet the Chinese Painting”的画展，请你为校英文报写一篇活动报道 ，内容包括：
1. 介绍画展；2.活动评价
注意：
(1)写作词数为80词左右；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
A Chinese Painting Exhibition
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【答案】One possible version
A Chinese Painting Exhibition
Last week our city museum witnessed an art exhibition themed Meet the Chinese Paintings to fuel our passion for traditional Chinese art and appreciation of Chinese paintings.
Running from April 17 to April 20, the exhibition showed the charm of Chinese paintings from different dynasties, bringing a feast for the eyes of art lovers and presenting the history of traditional Chinese paintings. The highlight of the exhibition was Qingming Shang He Tu，showing life along the Yellow River during the Qingming Festival, which was thought to be one of the most excellent works worthy to be enjoyed. Through the exhibition, the art lovers had a deep insight into the development of Chinese painting.
The exhibition was highly thought of by all the art lovers. It was well worth a visit.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生要求考生以李华的名义，针对上周市博物馆举办的“遇见中国画”画展撰写一篇80词左右的英文报道，内容涵盖画展概况及活动评价。
【详解】1.词汇积累
以……为主题：theme → title
魅力：charm → glamour
杰出的：excellent → outstanding
高度评价：think highly of → speak highly of
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Running from April 17 to April 20, the exhibition showed the charm of Chinese paintings from different dynasties, bringing a feast for the eyes of art lovers and presenting the history of traditional Chinese paintings.
拓展句：The exhibition, which ran from April 17 to April 20, showed the charm of Chinese paintings from different dynasties, bringing a feast for the eyes of art lovers and presenting the history of traditional Chinese paintings.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Last week our city museum witnessed an art exhibition themed Meet the Chinese Paintings to fuel our passion for traditional Chinese art and appreciation of Chinese paintings.(运用了过去分词短语作后置定语)
【高分句型2】The highlight of the exhibition was Qingming Shang He Tu，showing life along the Yellow River during the Qingming Festival, which was thought to be one of the most excellent works worthy to be enjoyed.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Ten miles away stood a house with shiny red walls, a green garden and an apple tree. A young girl’s face would be seen reflecting from one of the large glassy windows. Her name is Maggie. Her eyes were sparkling and on her face there was a smile which could light a million candles. She seemed to be longing for a chance to play like a young child, but she had no strength in her legs because she and her family met with an accident, in which she lost both her legs.
But her spirit was strong. She would be inspired by seeing birds fly. The flying eagle would make her want to fly. She was lonely. She longed for a true friend who would talk to her and teach her to fly or at least tell her stories about soaring into the blue sky.
One evening, Maggie slowly rolled her wheelchair to the giant window and looked out to the many houses that lay across the road. Suddenly she heard someone singing and then could see an old man in a pilot suit singing in glory. The beautiful sound and the melody made the little girl happy. Suddenly he stopped and gazed up toward her. “What are you staring at ” he said angrily. “You think I’m a circus clown (马戏团小丑)” “No, Sir. I was just listening to you. You sing very well,” she said. “I don’t need your praises. I don’t need anyone!” he shouted. He started to walk to his house and shut the door. Tears rolled down from her apple-red cheeks as the man shouted at her. She was lonely.
Next morning, Maggie pushed her wheelchair across the garden to the stone road as little children played hide-and-seek around her. Suddenly out of nowhere a loading truck came rumbling across toward her. Terrified, she tried to move away from its path but the wheels of her chair were stuck. “Oh my,” she thought as the truck came in her direction fast, with the driver unaware of the obstruction in front of him. She screamed loudly but in a split second she was pulled out of her wheelchair by someone and fell on the ground. She closed her eyes and shivered as the truck passed her whistling. As she opened her eyes, she could see a man standing beside her.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
She gazed up to him and immediately recognized him as the man she saw singing last night.
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Maggie got to know his name was Ken and that he was a retired pilot.
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【答案】She gazed up to him and immediately recognized him as the man she saw singing last night." Thank you for saving me," she said in gratitude," and I ' m sorry if I bothered you last night with my listening." The man looked at her, a softness in his eyes." I didn’t mean to be so harsh." he said, his voice filled with remorse. The softness opened Maggie’s heart. She poured out her story of the accident, her longing for a friend, and her obsession with flying. Ken listened intently, his heart going out to the young girl." And I don’t seem to be the only one who loves flying." said the girl, eyeing the man’s uniform.
Maggie got to know his name was Ken and that he was a retired pilot. As the sun began to set, Maggie learned so much about Ken that she realized that she had found a true friend in Ken. For the first time in a long time, she felt genuine happiness. The next day, Ken came back to visit Maggie with a small gift, a book about flying. Maggie’s face lit up as she flipped through the pages, imagining herself soaring through the clouds. Many afternoons saw them in the garden, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Their friendship grew stronger with each passing day.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一个名叫麦琪的年轻女孩，因为一次事故失去了双腿。尽管身体受到限制，麦琪的精神依然坚强。她渴望找到一个真正的朋友，能和她交谈、教她飞翔，或者至少给她讲述关于蓝天的故事。一天，麦琪在窗前听到一个老人唱歌，她很开心地欣赏着。但老人却生气地责备她，并走回自己的房子。麦琪感到非常孤独。第二天，当一辆货车朝她驶来时，她被一个人拉出轮椅并躺在地上，幸免于难。她睁开眼睛看到的人正是昨晚唱歌的那个男人。他们互相交流，麦琪向他倾诉了她的故事。她发现这个男人名叫肯，是一位退休飞行员。他们成为了真正的朋友，每天在花园里笑着相处。他们的友谊与日俱增。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“她抬头望着他，立刻认出他就是昨晚唱歌的那个人。”可知，第一段可描写麦琪表达感谢以及向肯讲述她的故事。
②由第二段首句内容“麦琪知道他的名字叫肯，是一名退休飞行员。”可知，第二段可描写麦琪了解肯的很多事情以及他们成为了好朋友。。
2.续写线索：麦琪抬头望着他并且认出他——麦琪表达感谢——麦琪讲述自己的故事——了解肯的事情——他们成为好朋友——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①打扰：bothered/ disturbed
②.渴望：long for / yearn for
③.意识到：realized /be aware of
情绪类
①.感谢：thank/showing her appreciation/show her gratitude/be grateful
②.专心地：intently / attentively
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. And I don’t seem to be the only one who loves flying.（运用了关系代词who引导的定语从句。）
[高分句型2]. Maggie’s face lit up as she flipped through the pages, imagining herself soaring through the clouds.（运用现在分词imagining作状语。）
