梅河口市第五中学2023～2024学年度下学期
高 二 英 语 试 题
说明：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上并将条形码粘贴在粘贴处。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分）
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A. B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is the woman going with her children
A. To Japan. B. To Australia. C. To Canada.
2. How much should the man pay
A. $16. B. $32. C. $60.
3. What does the woman expect the man to do on Saturday
A. Celebrate their mum’s birthday.
B. Help Brian move house.
C. Take Brian out for the day.
4. What does the woman mean
A. She will take the job right away.
B. She isn’t sure whether to take the job.
C. She doesn’t like the job.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A novel. B. A film. C. A writer.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What will the woman do this evening
A. Do some shopping.
B. Attend a party.
C. Visit her grandma.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Make a skirt. B. Buy a handbag. C. Wear a necklace.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At an airport. B. At a hotel. C. At a police station.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Wait where she is.
B. Make a request for the loss.
C. Give him her telephone number.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Friends. C. Boss and worker.
11. Why does the woman look worried
A. She is not getting on well with her boss.
B. She has been late for work recently.
C. She has trouble taking her children to school.
12. What might the woman think of Alice’s way to deal with her problem
A. Practical. B. Strange. C. Wrong.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How long will the course run this year
A. Eight weeks. B. Six weeks. C. Seven weeks.
14. What was the woman surprised at
A. The lack of assistants.
B. The condition of weather.
C. The number of children.
15. What new activities can the children have this year
A. Fun programs. B. Adventure sports. C. Creative classes.
16. What is expected about the course this year
A. It will last longer.
B. It will run better.
C. It will start earlier.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What difficulty did the speaker have when starting to learn French
A. Grammar B. Pronunciation C. Vocabulary
18. Why did the speaker go to France
A. To settle there. B. To look for a job. C. To continue to study.
19. What did the speaker think of her French after she arrived in France
A. Poor. B. Excellent. C. Acceptable.
20. What is the most important in learning a language according to the speaker
A. Mastering the grammar rules.
B. Knowing a large number of words.
C. Using the language in real life.
第二部分： 阅读理解(共20小题; 每小题2.5分, 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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
Grand Canyon River Hike July 28-30
The coolest thing to do in Summer! A river hike is a combination of normal hiking and hiking along the course of rivers. It often involves walking in the water and on rocks, low-level rock climbing, crossing rivers, and swimming.
River hikes are fun but require average to high fitness level, good balance and swimming skills, Climbing skills are not necessary. They are not recommended for people afraid of heights or water, nor for children under the
age of 15.
TRIP SCHEDULE
Day 1 Friday
18:45 We're going to get out of Los Angeles. I'm waiting for you at Griffith Park!
19:00 Everyone's here, time to go!
23:30 Arrive at the Guesthouse. Let's quickly get the room and go for some quality sleep to recharge for the hike tomorrow.
Day 2 Saturday
07:00 Get up and have breakfast.
07:30 Pack all your belongings; we'll be on the bus for about 2 hours before reaching our drop-off point.
09:30 We will walk on the road for about 30 mins to reach the starting point. Then we have 15 mins to put our special suits on and wear some sun creams before getting ready for the hiking!
For the rest of the day, we will mainly be hiking on the rocks, stopping on the way for your self-prepared lunch when you want.
16:30 Finish the hike and get on the bus waiting for us. We're going to spend the night in the Guesthouse village.
18:30 Let's have dinner and enjoy the night!
Day 3 Sunday
9:00 Get up and have breakfast. After yesterday's exciting hike, today is mainly relaxing!
10:00 We reach a nice river spot for swimming and jump from rocks before going back to the village where we will have lunch. Or you can just stay in the village, walk around and relax.
13:00 After group lunch we will take our private bus and head back to Los Angeles.
19:30/20:00 Estimated arrival time in Los Angeles.
Note: For details on costs and safety measures, please refer to the next page on our website.
21. What is clearly stated as a recommendation for the activity
A. Age. B. Climbing skill. C. Fitness certificate. D. Physical height.
22. At about what time does the river hiking start
A. 7:30. B. 9:30. C. 9:45. D. 10:15.
23. What can we learn about the river hiking
A. It's a weekend getaway. B. Two lunches are provided.
C. It takes place in Los Angeles. D. Hiking the whole trip is required.
B
I arrived home from work, my mind racing. I was scheduled to perform an experiment using a pricey piece of equipment, but I had spent the whole day worrying about the experiment which was on the top of my agenda, and I amazingly longed to shut off my anxious thoughts. So after dinner, I made a cup of hot chocolate, stretched myself on my sofa, and opened a page. Almost instantly, my mind left behind the details of experimental design and stepped into a land of monsters, magic dust, and man-like bears comprising a wonderful world distinct from my daily life. It was exactly what I needed.
Growing up, I was virtually never a big fan of novels. My classmates would be crazy about the latest Harry Potter book, while my copy sat collecting dust on a shelf. Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my disciplines for better grades. After I started graduate school, extracurricular reading didn’t appeal to me at all but I spent most of my time on campus digesting research papers and textbooks and my mind couldn’t handle processing fact-filled nonfiction books at home, too. So I knew that I needed to find a way to enjoy reading again.
To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork.
What surprised me the most was how much I learned. Some of the best books I read were historical fictional stories happening in a realistic historical setting. I learned about life in different countries as well as struggles people there faced during difficult periods in their histories. The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I’ve started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul.
24. What did the author do to wipe out the anxiety
A. He drowned it in chocolate. B. He escaped into a fantasy world.
C. He slept on the sofa leisurely. D. He conducted an experiment.
25. What does the author mean by the underlined part in Paragraph 2
A. Reading novels was a waste of time.
B. Reading a good book was time well spent.
C. He was too busy to take good care of his books.
D. The Harry Potter book wasn’t as good as expected.
26. How did the New Year’s resolution benefit the author
A. More sympathy went out to him.
B. His moral values were strengthened.
C. He learned much about religious diversity.
D. He gained new insight into his academic discipline.
27. What does the author think of the impact reading fiction books has on himself
A. Overestimated B. Underestimated C. Favourable D. Temporary
C
This fall, students at the University of Massachusetts found a new menu at their dining commons: the “diet for a cooler planet” menu. This meant herb-roasted lamb, raised with a carbon-friendly approach. It included sweet potatoes that had been picked from a local farm’s field post-harvest. The options were plant-heavy, locally grown, and involved little to no packaging.
“We wanted to let students participate in climate action by making choices about their food,” says Kathy Wicks, sustainability director for UMass Dining. The university is not alone in this effort. Increasingly, American consumers and institutions are thinking about how their food choices factor into climate change. For many, small choices at the grocery store, dining hall, and restaurant can feel more accessible than big-ticket options like buying a fuel-efficient car or installing home solar panels.
Small changes in dietary habits may make a big difference. Climate activists often target fossil fuels and transportation systems, but studies point to the food system as a significant contributor to global warming. According to Project Drawdown, a research organization that evaluates climate solutions, the way food is grown, transported, and consumed accounts for about a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Beef is a regular target. “If, on average, Americans cut a quarter pound of beef per week from their diet, it’s like taking 10 million cars off the road a year,” says Sujatha Bergen, director of health campaigns for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Food waste ranks third among climate solutions. While much waste occurs before consumers are involved — food left on the field or “chucked” because it does not fit appearance standards, Americans also throw out a lot of food they have purchased: about $ 1,600 worth a year per family of four.
“People are beginning to understand that their food choices make a big impact on climate,” says Megan Larmer, director of regional food at the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming in New York. But, she cautions substantial change will need to come from the whole food system.
28．What is the purpose of the new menu at the University of Massachusetts
A．To market the cold dishes. B．To reduce the cost of packaging.
C．To popularize the plant-heavy diet. D．To promote low carbon awareness.
29．What can be inferred from Paragraph 2
A．Food is a decisive factor for climate change.
B．Food choices matter much to global warming.
C．Universities are working together in climate action.
D．Fuel-efficient cars are not affordable for consumers.
30．What does Sujatha Bergen say about beef
A．It has great influence on carbon reduction. B．It is popular among millions of car drivers.
C．It has a close relationship with gas emission. D．It plays a significant role in American’s diet.
31．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Food System Reform: A Successful Trial B．Global Warming: An Approaching Danger
C．Carbon Emission: A Killer, or Healer D．Low Carbon Diet: A Craze, or More
D
Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Azure AI Content Safety, a new service that helps users detect and filter harmful AI-generated and user-generated content across applications and services.
The service, designed to reduce negative information in community environments, includes text and image detection and identifies content that Microsoft terms “offensive, risky, or undesirable”, including hate, bias, adult content, violence and self-harm.
“By focusing on content safety, we can create a safer digital environment that promotes responsible use of AI and safeguards the well-being of individuals and society as a whole,” wrote Louise Han, product manager for Azure Anomaly Detector, in a blog post announcing the launch.
Azure AI Content Safety has the ability to handle various content categories, languages, and threats to moderate both text and visual content. It also offers image features that use AI algorithms to scan, analyze, and moderate visual content, ensuring what Microsoft terms 360- degree comprehensive safety measures. The service is also equipped to moderate content across multiple languages and it can rate the severity of specific content on a scale ranging from 0 to 7. Then it instructs human detectors to take action.
“When it comes to online safety, it is crucial to consider more than just human-generated content, especially as AI-generated content becomes prevalent,” Han wrote. “To make sure that AI-generated outputs are accurate, reliable, or appropriate materials is essential. Content safety not only protects users from misinformation and potential harm but also upholds (支持) moral standards and builds trust in AI technologies.”
Azure AI Content Safety has a better understanding of textual content and cultural context and are more precise in processing data and content than other products in their category.
Azure AI Content Safety is mainly priced on a pay-as-you-go basis. Interested users can check out pricing options on the Azure AI Content Safety pricing page.
32. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Microsoft makes AI technologies popular.
B. Microsoft launches AI Content Safety service.
C. Microsoft guarantees trust in AI technologies.
D. Microsoft puts forward a term about AI Content Safety.
33. What type of information is the most likely to be identified by Azure AI Content Safety
A. Peaceful protest. B. Friendly greetings. C. Hate speech. D. Nursery rhymes.
34. What does the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A. widespread B. groundbreaking C. painstaking D. upcoming
35. The text is probably followed by a paragraph about _____.
A. the comparison of Azure AI Content Safety and other similar products
B. the application of Azure AI Content Safety to users’ language learning
C. the details of price choices when purchasing Azure AI Content Safety
D. the examples of Azure AI Content Safety to solve technical problems
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。选项中两项为多余选项。
How to master tricky conversations at work
Many of us struggle to say what we need to at work. Whether it’s asking for a pay rise or facing a co-worker over their behaviour, these conversations can be difficult to have without the other person getting angry. ____36____. Here’s my tips on how to tackle your next difficult conversation.
Plan
First, you need to plan what you’re going to say. ____37____. Write down what you want out of the conversation and be clear on what you want to happen as a result. For example, you may decide: “I want to get an agreement on deadlines for this project and a clear outline of who will be responsible for each task.”
Prepare
The second thing you need to do is write down the key messages you want to get across in the conversation.
____38____. Remember to speak slowly, breathe. If you are particularly nervous, rehearse (排练) what you plan to say in front of a friend so you know you are coming across as you wish to.
Be empathetic
Finally, put yourself in the other person’s shoes — however annoying that person might be. The useless boss who never gives you feedback is simply struggling with her own workload. ____39____, the more we can plan how to work with them towards a successful outcome.
When you have the conversation, don’t get blind-sided by fast talkers. If the person you’re speaking to starts to avoid blame or your questioning, ask them what their part is in all of this and what they can take responsibility for. ____40____. And finally, if you feel under pressure, remember to respond slowly rather than reacting quickly.
A. Practise saying them out loud
B. Start with the end result in mind
C. The language you use is also important
D. The more careful you’re with the language you use
E. The more we can understand the other person’s worldview
F. To manage your emotions during a difficult conversation, breathe deeply
G. But not being able to have “that conversation” can hold you back in your career
第三部分 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One summer night, my friends and I stole into the Jordans’ backyard and started harvesting their sweet, juicy raspberries (树莓). We were enjoying every bite of the tasty berries ____41____ Mr Jordan came charging outside all of a sudden.
“What are you boys doing out here ” he yelled as my friends ran off ____42____ all directions. He attempted to catch one or two as they rushed past him, but they were too ____43____ for the older gentleman to catch. Within seconds, the boys ____44____ into the dark of the summer night, all except me. Speed was never my ____45____. I took the tongue-lashing (痛骂) that Mr. Jordan gave me as he marched me down the block to my house, where my mother took over and scolded me ____46____. My friends said they could hear every colorful word she spoke from the darkness of our backyard, where they had gathered to ____47____ their escape and to observe my capture.
They ____48____ me about it for days afterwards, while all I could do was complain about how ____49____ it was that I was the only one who had to pay the price. After about a week of this, I complained to my father about the inequality of the situation. Dad said, “You took raspberries without _____50_____, and you get exactly the
punishment you deserved.”
“But what about the other guys ” I asked. “They didn’t get punished at all!”
“That’s not my concern nor should it be yours,” Dad said. “You can’t _____51_____ what happens to others. You can only _____52_____ what happens to you. You made a bad choice that night, and you were punished for it.”
For the duration of the following years, I come to realize there is no _____53_____ that life will treat us fairly. That’s why we can’t _____54_____ comparing our lives with the lives of others. Like Dad said, that isn’t our _____55_____.
41. A. before B. while C. when D. after
42. A. towards B. in C. at D. from
43. A. smart B. foxy C. swift D. intelligent
44. A. hid B. marched C. hurried D. disappeared
45. A. strength B. power C. intention D. option
46. A. cruelly B. bitterly C. mercilessly D. pitifully
47. A. negotiate B. celebrate C. plot D. congratulate
48. A. asked B. comforted C. teased D. challenged
49. A. unhappy B. frustrating C. disappointing D. unfair
50. A. thinking B. warning C. asking D. informing
51. A. control B. predict C. accept D. explain
52. A. put up with B. get away with C. agree with D. deal with
53. A. reason B. guarantee C. chance D. doubt
54. A. get stuck in B. get engaged in C. be interested in D. be buried in
55. A. problem B. complaint C. concern D. choice
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分）
第一部分 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。
The “One Belt One Road” strategy 56 (propose) by President XiJinping has drawn public attention to Silk Road. Silk Road refers to the old overland trade route, 57 was formed in the Western Han Dynasty. This route stretched 4, 350 miles from Chang’an to western China, central Asia, and even to Europe, making these have 58 (good) communications in diplomacy, business and culture.
China was the first country 59 (produce) silk fabric. This skill reached a 60 (fair) advanced level in the Zhou Dynasty. As a major export to Europe, “silk” 61 (use) to name this great route by a German geographer, Ferdinand von Richthofen. China’s silk was introduced into western countries through this old trade route. People were not familiar 62 this product at the beginning, and made many guesses at how 63 was produced. According to the record, the idea that silk was picked from trees was widely accepted by folks in Europe.
Clothes made of this fabric were always best sellers, and were considered 64 social status symbol. Even the gorgeous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, was also a big fan of the silk. This 65 (fascinate) led to an increasing demand for this product, and promoted the development of this trading route.
第二部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英文报就最近举办的“当英语遇上艺术”(When English Meets The Arts) 系列活动开展征文。请你写一篇短文，分享其中让你印象深刻的一项活动，内容包括：
1. 活动介绍；2. 你的感想
When English Meets The Arts
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第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Catherine had stayed at home all her life to look after her three children, but now, she, who lost her husband in a car accident, had to step out and earn money to make ends meet. With zero work experience and no professional degree, her chances of getting hired for a well-paid job were next to zero.
One day, after dropping her children at school, Catherine spotted a construction site. “I think I can work here,” she thought and approached the manager.
“Hi, are you hiring ” she asked. “Yes, we are,” the manager looked at Catherine from head to toe. “Are you sure you can work here This job requires a lot of hard work.” “I’m ready for it,” she told the manager and signed a contract to work a 12-hour shift.
However, Catherine kept her new job a secret from her children. She thought they would feel embarrassed after learning their mother worked at a construction site.
Every morning, after dropping her children to school, she would go to the construction site and work until her shift ended. She would pick up heavy bricks on her shoulder to transport them from one part of the site to the other. One evening, Catherine’s son, Peter, told her about an upcoming contest in school that required mothers to participate. In the competition, students will wear blindfolds and have to recognize their mothers without looking at them. “That sounds like such a cool event, Peter!” Catherine said excitedly. “I can’t wait for it!” “I won’t go there with you, mom,” Peter replied. “But why ” What her son said next was something Catherine wasn’t prepared to hear.
“Mom, I would have to touch your hands to recognize you, and everyone would look at them,” Peter explained. “Your hands are so ugly. They’re so hard and rough,” he added. “I will feel so embarrassed when my classmates look at your hands,” the boy said. “I won’t attend the event.” Catherine felt terrible but couldn’t say anything in her defense.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
A few weeks later, Peter was walking home when something unexpected caught his attention.
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Paragraph 2:
On his way back home, he kept thinking about how he would apologize to his mother:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________英语试卷答案
阅读理解
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一次大峡谷河远足的活动安排。
21. 细节理解题。第二段最后一句提到“They are not recommended for people afraid of heights or water, nor for children under the age of 15.（不建议恐高或恐水的人使用，也不建议15岁以下的儿童参加。）”该活动明确建议15岁以下的儿童不要参加，对于年龄的要求比较严格。故选A。
22. 细节理解题。根据Day 2 Saturday部分中“09:30 We will walk on the road for about 30 mins to reach the starting point. Then we have 15 mins to put our swimming suits on and wear some sun creams before getting ready for the hiking!(09:30我们将在路上步行约30分钟到达起点。然后我们有15分钟的时间穿上特制服装，涂上防晒霜，然后准备远足！)”可知，九点半开始后走30分钟，即十点整到达起点，15分钟穿衣等活动，因此沿河徒步旅行大约10:15开始。故选D。
23. 细节理解题。根据Day 3 Sunday部分中“After yesterday’s exciting hike, today is mainly relaxing!(经过昨天令人兴奋的徒步旅行，今天主要是放松！)”结合文章主要介绍了一次大峡谷河远足的活动安排。可知，河边徒步是一次周末度假活动。故选A。
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是作者的阅读之旅，随着作者对阅读的投入，作者也真正爱上了阅读。
24. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“So after dinner, I made a cup of hot chocolate, stretched myself on my sofa, and opened a page. Almost instantly, my mind left behind the details of experimental design and stepped into a land of monsters, magic dust, and man-like bears comprising a wonderful world distinct from my daily life. It was exactly what I needed.(晚饭后，我泡了一杯热巧克力，躺在沙发上伸伸懒腰，打开了一页书。顷刻之间，我的思绪离开了实验设计的细节，进入了一个充满怪物、魔尘和像人一样的熊的世界，这是一个与我日常生活截然不同的奇妙世界。这正是我所需要的)”可知，作者消除自己焦虑的方法就是打开一本书，远离现实，沉浸到一个幻想的世界之中。故选B。
25. 词句猜测题。根据划线句子下一句“Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my disciplines for better grades.(相反，我会选择阅读与我的学科相关的参考书，以获得更好的成绩)”可知，作者不是不阅读，而是只会阅读与自己学科相关的参考书。由此可知，划线句“My classmates would be crazy about the latest Harry Potter book, while my copy sat collecting dust on a shelf. (我的同学们会为最新的《哈利波特》而疯狂，而我的那本却在
书架上积满了灰尘。)”说明作者觉得阅读诸如《哈利波特》这样的小说浪费时间。故选A。
26. 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段的“To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year.( 为了帮助我坚持下去，我制定了一个新年计划:一整年每个月读两本小说。)”和最后一段“The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I’ve started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul.(这些书帮助我建立了同情和理解，带来了一个意想不到的好处：我开始更深入地思考科学界问题的多样性，并可以全心全意地为之服务)”可推知，作者制定的新年计划，所阅读的书让他对自己的学科有了新的见解和看法。故选D。
27. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork.(为了帮助我坚持下去，我制定了一个新年计划：一整年每个月读两本小说。结果是，我几乎立刻就对小说产生了欣赏，还有许多意想不到的结果，包括一些对我的学业有益的结果)”可知，作者开始阅读小说之后有了许多意想不到的结果，因此推断作者认为阅读小说对他是有益的。故选C。
【答案】28.D 29.B 30.A 31.D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们可以通过选择低碳食物对气候变化做出贡献。
28．推理判断题。根据第一段“This fall, students at the University of Massachusetts found a new menu at their canteens: the ‘diet for a cooler planet’ menu. This meant herb-roasted lamb, raised with a carbon-friendly approach. It included sweet potatoes that had been picked from a local farm’s field. The options were plant-heavy, locally grown, and involved little or no packaging.(今年秋天，马萨诸塞大学的学生们在食堂里发现了一份新菜单：“更凉爽星球的饮食”菜单。这意味着香草烤以低碳方式饲养的羊肉。其中包括从当地农场采摘的红薯。这些选择以植物为主，在当地种植，很少或没有包装)”和第二段中“‘We wanted to let students participate in climate action by making choices about their food,’ says Kathy Wicks, sustainability director for UMass Dining. (“我们想让学生通过选择食物来参与气候行动,”马萨诸塞大学餐饮部可持续发展主管凯西 威克斯表示)”可推知，马萨诸塞大学推出新菜单的目的是让学生参与气候行动，提高学生的低碳生活意识。故选D。
29．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Increasingly, American consumers and institutions are thinking about how their food choices factor into climate change. For many, small choices at the grocery store, dining hall, and restaurant can feel more accessible than big-ticket options like buying a fuel-efficient car or installing home solar panels.(越来越多的美国消费者和机构开始考虑他们的食物选择如何影响气候变化。对许多人来说，在杂货店、食堂和餐馆做一些小选择，比购买节能型汽车或安装家用太阳能电池板等大手笔的选择更容易实现)”可知，食物选择影响气候变化，比起节能汽车等昂贵的物品来说，食物选择是人们更容易做到的，由此可推知，食物选择对全球变暖意义重大。故选B。
30．推理判断题。根据第三段中Sujatha Bergen说的话“If, on average, Americans cut 1/4 pound of beef per week from their diet, it’s like taking 10 million cars off the road a year (如果美国人平均每周从饮食中减少1/4磅牛肉，那就相当于每年减少1000万辆汽车)”可推知，Sujatha Bergen认为牛肉对减少碳排放量有很大的影响。故选A。
31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段中“Small changes in eating habits may make a big difference. Studies point to the food system as a significant cause of global warming.(饮食习惯的微小改变可能会带来很大的不同。研究指出，食物系统是全球变暖的一个重要原因)”和最后一段中“People are beginning to understand that their food choices have a big impact on climate(人们开始明白，他们的食物选择对气候有很大的影响)”可推知，文章主要介绍了人们可以通过选择低碳食物对气候变化做出贡献。D项“低碳饮食：是一种狂热，还是有更多意义？”适合做文章标题，故选D。
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. A 35. C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。微软宣布全面推出Azure AI内容安全服务，这是一项新服务，可以帮助用户在应用程序和服务中检测和过滤有害的人工智能和用户生成的内容。文章介绍了这项服务的一些内容和特点。
32. 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Azure AI Content Safety, a new service that helps users detect and filter harmful AI-generated and user-generated content across applications and services. (微软宣布全面推出Azure AI内容安全服务（Azure AI Content Safety），这是一项新服务，可帮助用户在应用程序和服务中检测和过滤有害的AI生成和用户生成的内容。)”以及文章下文所介绍的这项服务的一些内容和特点，可知这篇文章主要介绍微软推出AI内容安全服务。故选B。
33. 细节理解题。根据第二段“The service, designed to reduce negative information in community environments, includes text and image detection and identifies content that Microsoft terms “offensive, risky, or undesirable”, including hate, bias, adult content, violence and self-harm.(这项服务旨在减少社区环境中的负面信息，包括文本和图像检测，并识别微软所说的‘冒犯、危险或不受欢迎’的内容，包括仇恨、偏见、成人内容、暴力和自残。)”可知，包括仇恨、偏见、成人内容、暴力和自残等“冒犯、危险或不受欢迎”的信息最有可能被Azure AI内容安全识别。故选C。
34词义猜测题。根据第五段划线词所在句“When it comes to online safety, it is crucial to consider more than just human-generated content, especially as AI-generated content becomes prevalent.(说到网络安全，关键是要考虑的不仅仅是人工生成的内容，尤其是在人工智能生成的内容变得prevalent情况下)”中的“it is crucial to consider more than just human-generated content, especially as AI-generated content becomes”以及下文中“To make sure that AI-generated outputs are accurate, reliable, or appropriate materials is essential.(确保人工智能生成的输出是准确、可靠或适当的材料是必不可少的。)”可知，网络安全考虑的不仅仅是人工生成的内容，还有人工智能生成的内容，而且确保人工智能生成的输出是准确、可靠或适当的材料是必不可少的；由此可推知，现在人工智能生成的内容变得非常普遍，因此确保其准确、可靠非常重要，划线词“prevalent”意为“普遍的”，与widespread表达意思一致。故选A。
35. 推理判断题。最后一段“Azure AI Content Safety is mainly priced on a pay-as-you-go basis. Interested users can check out pricing options on the Azure AI Content Safety pricing page.(Azure AI Content Safety的定价主要基于现收现付。感兴趣的用户可以在Azure AI内容安全定价页面上查看定价选项。)”说明Azure AI Content Safety的定价主要基于现收现付，用户可以在Azure AI内容安全定价页面上查看定价选项，由此可推知，文章后面可能是一段关于购买Azure AI内容安全时价格选择的详细信息。故选C。
【答案】36. G 37. B 38. A 39. E 40. F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了在工作中掌握棘手的对话的方法。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Many of us struggle to say what we need to at work. Whether it’s asking for a pay rise or facing a co-worker over their behaviour, these conversations can be difficult to have without the
other person getting angry. (我们中的许多人都很难说出我们在工作中需要什么。无论是要求加薪还是面对同事的行为，这些对话都很难在对方不生气的情况下进行。)”以及后文“Here’s my tips on how to tackle your next difficult conversation. (下面是我的建议，教你如何应对下一次棘手的对话)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出无法进行上文提到的对话，后文给出建议。故G选项“但是不能进行‘那种对话’会阻碍你的职业发展”符合语境，故选G。
【37题详解】
根据上文“First, you need to plan what you’re going to say. (首先，你需要计划你要说什么)”以及后文“Write down what you want out of the conversation and be clear on what you want to happen as a result. For example, you may decide: “I want to get an agreement on deadlines for this project and a clear outline of who will be responsible for each task.”( 写下你想从谈话中得到什么，并明确你想要的结果。例如，你可能会决定：“我想在这个项目的最后期限上达成一致，并明确规定谁将负责每项任务。”)”可知，后文提到了明确想要的结果，即以结果为出发点。故B选项“以最终结果为出发点”符合语境，故选B。
【38题详解】
根据上文“The second thing you need to do is write down the key messages you want to get across in the conversation. (你需要做的第二件事是写下你想要在对话中传达的关键信息。)”以及后文“Remember to speak slowly, breathe. If you are particularly nervous, rehearse (排练) what you plan to say in front of a friend so you know you are coming across as you wish to. (记住说慢点，呼吸。如果你特别紧张，那就在朋友面前排练一下你打算说什么，这样你就知道你给人的印象是你想说。)”可知，上文提到了写下信息，可知本句是说接下来要开始练习要说的内容。故A选项“练习大声说出来”符合语境，故选A。
【39题详解】
根据后文“the more we can plan how to work with them towards a successful outcome. (我们就越能计划如何与他们一起取得成功。)”可知，后文提到了计划取得成功，说明本句是要互相理解。且E选项中The more与后文the more构成the+比较级，the+比较级句型。故E选项“我们越能理解对方的世界观”符合语境，故选E。
【40题详解】
根据上文“When you have the conversation, don’t get blind-sided by fast talkers. If the person you’re speaking to starts to avoid blame or your questioning, ask them what their part is in all of this
and what they can take responsibility for. (当你和别人交谈时，不要被那些语速很快的人弄得措手不及。如果和你谈话的人开始逃避责备或你的问题，问问他们在这一切中扮演了什么角色，他们可以承担什么责任。)”以及后文“And finally, if you feel under pressure, remember to respond slowly rather than reacting quickly. (最后，如果你感到有压力，记住反应要慢，而不是反应要快。)”可知，上文提到不要被那些语速很快的人弄得措手不及，可知本句是在建议如何应对艰难的谈话。故F选项“在一场艰难的谈话中，要控制自己的情绪，深呼吸”符合语境，故选F。
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者和伙伴们偷树莓，但是唯独作者被抓到，并受到了惩罚由此引起作者对生活的感悟。
【41题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：我们正津津有味地吃着美味的浆果，突然乔丹先生冲了出来。A. before在……之前；B. while当……时候 C. when就在那时，突然；D. after在……之后。be doing sth when…“正在做某事正在那时”为固定句型。故选C项。
【42题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：“你们在外面干什么？”我的朋友们朝四面八方跑去时，他喊道。A. towards向；B. in在……里；C. at在（表示存在或出现的地点、场所、位置、空间）；D. from来自。根据下文“He attempted to catch one or two”可知，作者的朋友们朝四面八方跑去。in all directions“四面八方”。故选B项。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当它们从他身边冲过时，他试图抓住其中一两个，但他们跑得太快了，老先生没能抓住。A. smart聪明的；B. foxy狡猾的；C. swift敏捷的；D. intelligent聪明的。根据下文“Within seconds, the boys ______ into the dark of the summer night”可知，他们跑得太快了。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几秒钟后，男孩们消失在夏夜的黑暗中。A. hid隐藏；B. marched前进；C. hurried匆匆；D. disappeared消失。根据上文“but they were too ______ for the older gentleman to catch”可知，男孩们消失在夏夜的黑暗中。故选D项。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，速度从来都不是我的强项。A. strength力气，优势；B. power力量；C. intention 意图；D. option选择。根据上文“All except me”可知，速度从来都不是作者的强项。故选A项。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我挨了乔丹先生的一顿臭骂，他带着我穿过街区回到了我的家，母亲接过了我的手，愤怒地骂了我一顿。A. cruelly残忍地；B. bitterly愤怒地，痛苦地；C. mercilessly残忍地；D. pitifully可怜地。根据上文“I took the tongue-lashing (痛骂)”可知，作者挨了乔丹先生的一顿臭骂，妈妈也愤怒地骂了作者。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的朋友们说，他们能在我们后院的黑暗中听到她说的每一个精彩的词，他们聚集在那里庆祝他们的逃脱，并观看我被抓住。A. negotiate协商；B. celebrate庆祝；C. plot密谋；D. congratulate祝贺。根据上文“where they had gathered”以及下文“to observe my capture”可知，所有的朋友头逃跑了，所以他们聚集在那里庆祝他们的逃脱。故选B项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来他们拿这件事取笑了我好几天，而我能做的就是抱怨这是多么不公平，我是唯一一个要为此付出代价的人。A. asked问；B. comforted安慰；C. teased取笑；D. challenged挑战。根据上文“where they had gathered to ________ their escape and to observe my capture.”可知，他们是在拿这件事取笑作者。故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. unhappy不快乐的；B. frustrating令人沮丧的； C. disappointing令人失望的；D. unfair不公平的。根据下文“I was the only one who had to pay the price”可知，作者能做的就是抱怨这是多么不公平。故选D项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：爸爸说:“你没问就拿了树莓，你得到了你应得的惩罚。”A. thinking思考；B. warning警告；C. asking问； D. informing告知。根据上文“my friends and I stole into the Jordans’ backyard”可知，作者是偷了树莓，所以没问就拿了树莓。故选C项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你无法控制发生在别人身上的事。A. control控制；B. predict预测；C. accept 接受；D. explain解释。根据常识以及只有作者被惩罚而其他人逃脱了可知，你无法控制发生在别人身上的事。故选A项。
【52题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：你只能处理发生在你身上的事情。A. put up with忍受；B. get away with侥幸成功；C. agree with同意；D. deal with处理。根据上文“you get exactly the punishment you deserved.”可知，你只能处理发生在你身上的事情。故选D项。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的几年里，我逐渐意识到生活不一定会保证公平对待我们。A. reason理由；B. guarantee保证；C. chance机会；D. doubt怀疑。根据下文“that life will treat us fairly. That’s why we can’t ________ comparing our lives with the lives of others.”可知，生活不一定会保证公平对待每个人。故选B项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这就是为什么我们不能执着于把自己的生活和别人的生活进行比较。A. get stuck in下定决心做；B. get engaged in参与；C. be interested in对……感兴趣；D. be buried in专心于。根据上文“After about a week of this, I complained to my father about the inequality of the situation. Dad said, “You took raspberries without _____ , and you get exactly the punishment you deserved.” “But what about the other guys ” I asked. “They didn’t get punished at all!”以及作者的感悟可知，作者感悟到不能执着于把自己的生活和别人的生活进行比较。故选A项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：就像爸爸说的，那不是我们关心的事。A. problem问题；B. complaint抱怨；C. concern关心；D. choice选择。根据上文“That’s not my concern nor should it be yours”可知，就像爸爸说的，那不是我们关心的事。故选C项。
【答案】
56．proposed 57．which 58. better 59．to produce 60．fairly 61．was used 62．with 63．it 64．a 65．fascination
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了丝绸之路的历史和名字来历等信息。
【详解】
56. 考查非谓语动词。 (propose) by President XiJinping has drawn public attention to Silk Road 是后置定语，strategy和propose 是被动关系，用过去分词，故填proposed。
57.考查定语从句。分析句子可知，本句为含有非限制性定语从句的复合句。其中______was formed in the Western Han Dynasty是定语从句修饰route，先行词route在从句中作主语，指物，故用关系代词which引导定语从句。故填which。
58.考查比较级。句意：这条路延伸4350英里，从长安到中国西部，中亚，甚至欧洲，使得这些地方在外交，商业和文化方面有更好的交流。故填better。
59.考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，______（produce）silk fabric作后置定语，由only，last，next，序数词或形容词最高级修饰的名词后面常用不定式作定语，故填to produce。
60.考查副词。此处为副词修饰形容词advanced，故填fairly。
61.考查动词的时态语态。句意：作为对欧洲最主要的出口，丝绸被一名德国地理学家Ferdinand von Richthofen用来为这条伟大的道路命名。表示过去发生的事情用一般过去时，use与silk之间是被动关系，故填was used。
62.考查介词。be familiar with是固定搭配，故填with。
63.考查代词。句意：起初人们对于这种产品不熟悉，对于它是怎么产生的有过许多猜测。it代指上文提到的silk。故填it。
64.考查冠词。句意：这种布料制成的衣服一直很畅销，被认为是一种社会地位的象征。本句中symbol“标志，象征”作名词是可数名词，所以空白处要填不定冠词，表示“一种社会地位的象征”，social首字母的发音为辅音音素。故填a。
65.考查名词。此处名词作主语，故填fascination。
【参考范文】
When English Meets The Arts
In the series of activities held by our school with the theme of "When English Meets The Arts", I am lucky enough to get involved and expose myself to the unique charm brought by the combination of English and the arts.
A wide range of activities, such as English poetry recitation, English song singing and English drama performance, made it accessible for us to feel the beauty of English rhythm with exposure to the arts. What impressed me most, however, was the English drawing and
hand-copying. Under the guidance of my teacher, I combined English learning with my drawing skills, therefore creating an imaginative work.
This activity provided me with an opportunity to learn through interest, enabling me to draw a work with my own insight into English and the arts.
【参考范文】
Paragraph 1:
A few weeks later, Peter was walking home when something unexpected caught his attention. On a construction site, a familiar short thin female figure was busy carrying heavy bricks among a group of men. She used her hands to pick up bricks one by one and arrange them in a pile so that she could move them. Sweat poured down her face, but she had no time to wipe it off. Peter’s eyes got wet. That’s her mother, who he thought would make him embarrassed in front of others. Seeing the surprising scene, he had mixed feelings and ran off.
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On his way back home, he kept thinking about how he would apologize to his mother. He came into the kitchen, where Catherine was preparing dinner, words failing him. Catherine noticed him stand still and then asked curiously, “What’s the matter, Peter ” With a deep breath, Peter said, “I’m sorry, Mom. You have always been looking after us while I have made you sad.” Catherine smiled, and now she knew that Peter had already found her secret, saying, “That’s OK, son. But I really hope you will participate in that contest.” “Of course, I want to let everyone watch my mom’s hands. I really feel proud of it!” Peter said firmly.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Catherine为了维持一家人的生计，瞒着孩子们去工地上工作。她的儿子Peter告诉她学校即将有一场蒙眼猜人的比赛，但他不想让众人看到Catherine粗糙且丑陋的手，所以不打算参加。Catherine听到这些感觉很糟糕。一天Peter回家的时候无意间发现了妈妈工作的秘密，他意识到了自己的错误，于是向Catherine道歉，并决定和Catherine一起参加比赛。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“几个星期后，彼得走在回家的路上，一件意想不到的事情引起了他的
注意”可知，第一段可描写彼得发现妈妈在工地搬砖头，十分辛苦，他感到内疚。
②由第二段首句内容“在回家的路上，他一直在想该如何向母亲道歉”可知，第二段可描写彼得向母亲道歉以及决定参加比赛。
2.续写线索：彼得回家——发现妈妈搬砖——彼得内疚——彼得道歉——决心参赛——彼得感悟
听力：1-5ABABB 6-10 BCACA 11-15 CABCA 16-20 BCCAC
听力原文：
1. Where is the woman going with her children
A. To Japan. B. To Australia. C. To Canada.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Are you going to spend the summer in Australia
W: No, I planned to go to Canada, but my children begged me to take them to Japan. I agreed.
2. How much should the man pay
A. $16. B. $32. C. $60.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Excuse me. Do you have any tickets left for the concert tonight
W: Yes. They are $16 each. Um... how many would you like
M: Two, please.
3. What does the woman expect the man to do on Saturday
A. Celebrate their mum’s birthday.
B. Help Brian move house.
C. Take Brian out for the day.
【答案】A
【原文】W: What’s the matter with you, Jack
M: Brian phoned me today. He was wondering whether I could help him move house on Saturday.
W: I’d rather you didn’t. It’s mum’s birthday and I thought we could take her out for the day.
4. What does the woman mean
A. She will take the job right away.
B. She isn’t sure whether to take the job.
C. She doesn’t like the job.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Have you decided to take that summer job you were offered
W: Well, I want more information before I accept it.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A novel. B. A film. C. A writer.
【答案】B
【原文】M: God, I’m glad that’s over.
W: So you don’t like it It’s based on a novel written by a famous writer.
M: No, I think the story, the dialogue and the whole thing about the war are hard to understand.
W: But the leading actor is my favorite.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What will the woman do this evening
A. Do some shopping.
B. Attend a party.
C. Visit her grandma.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Make a skirt. B. Buy a handbag. C. Wear a necklace.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【原文】W: Hi, I’m looking for a dress for Jane’s party this evening. Can you give me some advice
M: How do you like this skirt It goes well with your skin.
W: Really OK, I would try it.
M: And I believe this necklace would make you more attractive.
W: OK. Should I take a bag with me
M: Of course.
W: How about the brown bag you and I bought last week
M: I can’t agree more. And hurry up, grandma is waiting for us.
W: OK.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At an airport. B. At a hotel. C. At a police station.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Wait where she is.
B. Make a request for the loss.
C. Give him her telephone number.
【答案】8. A 9. C
【原文】W: Hi, I just arrived on Flight 245 from London. I waited until all the luggage came out, but my suitcase wasn’t there.
M: Well, I guess it might have been put on the wrong flight. There’s a chance it won’t arrive until tomorrow.
W: Tomorrow!
M: I’m very sorry about this. Leave us a phone number so that we can reach you, and the airline will call you as soon as we get your suitcase.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Friends. C. Boss and worker.
11. Why does the woman look worried
A. She is not getting on well with her boss.
B. She has been late for work recently.
C. She has trouble taking her children to school.
12. What might the woman think of Alice’s way to deal with her problem
A. Practical. B. Strange. C. Wrong.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. A
【原文】M: Hi, Jean. You look worried. Is everything OK
W: Well, my new boss is expecting us to start work at 8 o’clock in the morning. But I have to take our children to school. That means I’ll be late for work. And you can’t spare any time to do it.
M: Oh, dear... er... but not a surprise. My friend Alice had a similar problem last year.
W: How did she settle it
M: She didn’t do anything at first. But in the end she told it to her boss. He said he hadn’t realized the early start would present a problem and he agreed to let them start half an hour late.
W: That’s great. Perhaps I should deal with it the same way.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13. How long will the course run this year
A. Eight weeks. B. Six weeks. C. Seven weeks.
14. What was the woman surprised at
A. The lack of assistants.
B. The condition of weather.
C. The number of children.
15. What new activities can the children have this year
A. Fun programs. B. Adventure sports. C. Creative classes.
16. What is expected about the course this year
A. It will last longer.
B. It will run better.
C. It will start earlier.
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B
【原文】M: Hello, everyone. We are lucky to have Molly Taylor here today. Molly is organizing an activity course for the summer holidays. Molly, this is the second year of the course, isn’t it
W: Yes. The summer course operated for the first time last year for a six-week period. We did think about making it longer this year and have a seven-week course, as there’re some schools which finish term a week earlier. In fact, two schools have eight-week holidays. But in the end we decided to keep to the same plan as last year.
M: But, as I understand, last year’s course wasn’t a complete success, was it
W: Well, we were actually very surprised by the number of people interested in the course. We didn’t actually have enough assistants to look after all the children. Besides, there was such a lot of rain that we couldn’t go outside as often as we wanted to.
M: So, what activities can the children look forward to this year
W: Well, once again there’ll be artists and musicians who will lead creative classes. We also considered providing some more exciting adventure sports. But we decided not to, in the end.
Instead we’re introducing some fun programs. I think it’ll be good fun for children.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What difficulty did the speaker have when starting to learn French
A. Grammar. B. Pronunciation. C. Vocabulary.
18. Why did the speaker go to France
A. To settle there. B. To look for a job. C. To continue to study.
19. What did the speaker think of her French after she arrived in France
A. Poor. B. Excellent. C. Acceptable.
20. What is the most important in learning a language according to the speaker
A. Mastering the grammar rules.
B. Knowing a large number of words.
C. Using the language in real life.
【答案】17. C 18. C 19. A 20. C
【原文】Pleased to be here today. My name’s Joan and I’d like to share with you something about my French learning. I still remember when I first started to learn the language I didn’t really have a problem with the pronunciation. I just had a hard time memorizing words. But I made a great effort and soon I was scoring ten out of ten in all of the tests. By the time I got to university, I could do some writing and translations without much difficulty, and I actually enjoyed learning the grammar rules. Then as part of my university course I had to go and live in France for a year. As soon as I arrived, I realized I didn’t know how to order the type of coffee I liked, and trying to find somewhere to live or stay was something difficult to deal with. I called people about information in the paper, but I had to keep putting the phone down because I couldn’t understand a word they were saying — they all spoke so quickly! I could see then that there’s no point in just knowing words if you can’t hold a conversation with a native speaker. The ability to speak freely is what helps you get a job, hold a conversation or just buy things you need.
