湖南省衡阳市第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（含答案）
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衡阳市一中2023-2024学年下学期期末考试
高二英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题纸上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题纸上的指定位置上。
2.选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号；非选择题答案用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签宇）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
3.请按照题号在各题的答题区域（黑色线框）内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
4.保持纸面清洁，不折叠，不破损。
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There is no doubt that books have the power to change how people think about the world and the universe around them. These 3 astronomy books have had a significant impact on the way humans think about our place and purpose in the universe:On the Heavens (about 350 BC) by Aristalle
Aristotle proposed a geocentric (以地球为中心的) model of the universe in the book. This work is significant as a master work of the Aristotelian worldview, a school of philosophy that dominated (支配) intellectual thinking for almost 2000 years．Eventually，almost everything in it was proven incorrect, but On the Heavens, which is still in print, provides a fascinating view of astronomical evolution.The Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres (1543) by Nicolaus Copernicus
In this book, Copernicus argued that the Sun rather than the Earth lies in the center of the universe. The Earth moves as a planet around the Sun. The most important advantage offered by Copernicus was a vision of the universe as an integrated system, where all the planets move together in elegant harmony.The Mechanism of the Heavens (1831) by Mary Somerville
Different from his book Physical Geography, this book was embraced as an important contribution to the understanding of celestial motion (天体运动). It became extremely valuable to both astronomers and students and it was used as a textbook for more than half a century. The book went through many revisions, keeping pace with astronomical developments over time. It proves that given the opportunity, women could match the men in science step for step.
1．What can we learn about the book On the Heavens
A．It is banned from printing.
B．It mainly focuses on philosophy.
C．It is used by many schools today.
D．It has proven almost completely wrong.
2．What do On the Heavens and The Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres have in common
A．They revealed the truth of the universe.
B．They are master works of the same era.
C．They explored the center of the universe.
D．They regard the universe as an integrated system.
3．Which book brings more motivation to women in science
A．On the Heavens.
B．Physical Geography.
C．The Mechanism of the Heavens.
D．The Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres.
B
Deepfake Videos of Tom Cruise Raise Concern
A series of deepfake videos of Tom Cruise have gained more than 11 million views on TikTok. The creator said he never wanted to trick people. But since he has, he’s hoping the sudden influx (涌入) of attention can help bring greater
awareness to the continued evolution of the technology that can create incredibly realistic fake videos of people.
“The important thing is, we didn’t want to fool people at any moment,” Chris Ume, 31, the Belgian visual effects artist behind the visual deepfake, said in an interview. “If I can help in creating awareness, or even work on detection in the future, I would love to.”
Ume created the four videos, in which it appeared to show the Hollywood star playing golf, doing a magic coin trick, and falling over while telling a story. The videos went visual, attracting attention on TikTok and across the Internet.
And though most people realized quickly that the videos were fake, even experts were impressed by their quality.
“My first thought was they’re incredibly well done,” said digital image expert HanyFarid, who is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and specializes in image analysis. “They are funny, and they’re clever.”
But they also offer a warning: Deepfake technology that has emerged in recent years continues to evolve and improve. And while deepfake videos have not yet been effectively used in many misinformation(虚假消息) campaigns, the danger is growing.
“In the early days, you could see the potential, but it wasn’t even close to being there,” Farid said. “But this felt to me like it was a real step, like we just took a big step forward in the development of this technology.
Synthetic(合成的) digital content, otherwise known as a deepfake, can include anything from an image or video in which one person or object is visually or audibly manipulated(操纵) to say and do something that is fabricated(伪造).
Although Ume used sophisticated visual effects editing, advancements in digital editing through smartphone apps such as Reface, Facetune and even Snapchat have made techniques like face-swapping(换脸) and image altering easier and could cause serious consequences, experts say.
4．What does the creator intend to do according to the text
A．To attract more attention. B．To earn much more money.
C．To play a trick on people. D．To show technological progress.
5．What does the word underlined in Para. 7 refer to
A．The danger is increasing.
B．The technology is developing.
C．The deepfake videos are spreading widely.
D．The deepfake videos are effectively used.
6．What’s the author’s attitude toward the deepfake videos
A．Negative. B．Optimistic. C．Objective. D．Pessimistic.
7．What’s the main idea of the text
A．The deepfake videos are popular. B．The deepfake videos raise concern.
C．The deepfake videos should be stopped. D．The deepfake technology is advancing.
C
Virtual reality (VR) is quickly becoming the new technological frontier. However, a set of challenges and hurdles need to be overcome, including things like low latency, the high refresh rate, high resolution and a wide field of view.
Now that we can actually build VR headsets that begin to meet these requirements, we are seeing a rising interest in VR. As it rises, so does the interest in creating new media to be experienced by using VR. Journalism is a medium built on relevance. Journalists should always be finding new ways to tell stories and deliver content. VR is a goldmine for storytelling. What better way to tell a story to someone than to put them right in the center of it
By using VR, the consumer isn’t just reading or watching something played out; they’re experiencing it. The super-realistic effect of VR allows people to connect them with the subject matter on a much deeper level than just reading about it. Any storyteller wanting to do something more interesting than their peers should surely be considering the power of VR.
The question of VR, though, is not how powerful it is. It is apparent that the question of VR is its availability. Telling stories must be easy to do, and access to those stories must be readily available. This is the biggest challenge that VR faces. If the tools to tell a story with VR aren’t easy to pick up and learn, VR will fail. If VR isn’t both top-of-the-line and affordable, VR will fail.
Accessibility is one concern for Thomas Hallaq. However, he thinks VR is still very promising. Hallaq said, “We’re seeing more technology becoming accessible, and more people having access to that technology. Just look at smartphones.”
If the technology is widely available and companies can overcome the hurdles, VR will succeed in being a desirable means of storytelling. Like radio, TV and the Internet before it, VR will change the way we tell stories.
8．Why is VR considered a power tool for journalism
A．It entertains the consumers. B．It delivers content very fast.
C．It is equipped with improved headsets. D．It gets people’s senses fully involved.
9．What is the biggest challenge for VR as a journalism tool
A．Easy access. B．New resources.
C．Public acceptance. D．Technical barriers.
10．What does the underlined expression “top-of-the-line” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．The longest in history. B．The highest in price.
C．The best in quality. D．The largest in quantity.
11．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Approaches to employing VR.
B．VR: the future of storytelling.
C．Secrets of the increasing popularity of VR.
D．Storytelling ability: the quality of journalists.
D
From sweeping landscapes to amazing buildings, Taiwan is an island that many tourists visit frequently. That’s why it can seem odd that one of its most famous landmarks is two humble mailboxes. Located in the Zhongshan District in the city of Taipei, these unique mailboxes have caught the public’s imagination thanks to their appearance. Unlike most mailboxes, these two are severely bent.
Due to its location, Taiwan tends to be struck by typhoons, as it is usually hit by three or four windstorms a year. In 2015, a particularly bad one known as Typhoon Soudelor struck the island. During the storm, a billboard got loose due to the heavy winds and hit the mailboxes. While it bent their posts, it didn’t tear them down. After the storm was over, people came across the newly leaning mailboxes and fell in love with them. Not only did they look adorable, but they were also a symbol of resilience(坚韧) and survival.
Social media quickly caught wind of these new landmarks and people began visiting them. It wasn’t long before they started staging fun photos with the new landmarks, using forced perspective—similar to the way tourists pose in Italy with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This led authorities to accept the symbolism of the mailboxes willingly, and instead of repairing them, they added a board telling their story in Chinese, English, and Japanese.
The board reads: “On August 8th, 2015, Typhoon Soudelor struck Taiwan. We were hit in the heads by a signboard as a result and couldn’t help but lean over from the pain. It was so painful in fact—we can’t stand up straight anymore. But we persevered: we didn’t fall over after all. We have to take life as it comes and in a way, I think we look more artsy and sophisticated this way! Do we inspire you Take a picture with us to remind yourselves that we are all survivors and can persevere no matter what.”
The best part of this Taipei attraction is that the mailboxes are still operational. The letters in the boxes are even marked with a special stamp that shows the famous mailboxes.
12．Why are the mailboxes bent
A．They were struck by a billboard.
B．They were squeezed by a huge stone.
C．They were blown over by the strong wind.
D．They were remodeled on purpose by their designer.
13．Why didn’t the government repair the mailboxes
A．They were difficult to fix. B．They had become very commercialized.
C．They were gaining popularity among tourists. D．They were a comfort to the Typhoon sufferers.
14．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Having experienced a lot. B．With delicate decorations.
C．Of first-class quality. D．Being windproof.
15．How do the mailboxes inspire people
A．They present very high artistic value.
B．They indicate focus on beauty appreciation.
C．They warn people of damaging effects of typhoons.
D．They symbolize great courage in the face of adversity.
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。
Some of us like to keep some things private — maybe we don’t want people knowing about our relationship status, our age or where we live because these details are personal. 16 .
On our social media accounts, we often display things like our opinions, connections and holiday photos. However, how do we stop everybody seeing everything Maybe we don’t want a random stranger knowing our favourite type of coffee. 17 . Now they seem to be popping up on websites. So how can you stay more private
There are some steps you can take. First, on your social media accounts, check your privacy settings. Many social media platforms allow everything to be visible by default (默认)and the responsibility is on you to set your boundaries. And limiting the amount you share isn’t only confined (限制) to social media. There are many sites out there that help you to share documents so a good tip may be to not put anything too private, like passwords, on there. 18 . Finally, cookies are designed to improve your browsing (浏览) experience by tracking and saving information about your visits to a site, helping to personalize your sessions. 19 ,but there are certain apps which can block them if you don’t feel comfortable.
20 , maybe only share things you’d be happy with a stranger seeing—and if you don’t feel comfortable with cookies, you might decide to invest in some tech to block them. If that’s not enough, just don’t accept them and visit another site—and why not have a yummy cookie to eat instead
A．Hopefully, when you take the advice
B．Deleting your browsing history may help
C．So, if you want to maintain your privacy online
D．One mistaken click may send it to the wrong person
E．Try to adjust the settings on each device and browser you use
F．And cookies -- there was a time they were just something nice to eat
G．The problem is, everywhere we go online, we seem to leave a digital footprint
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Man’s best friend is being credited with saving his owner’s life during a scare.
81-year-old Harry Smith of Port St. Lucie, Florida is a man of 21 . He takes his 9-year-old dog Sarah Jane for a walk around the lake across the street from his house twice a day, every day. Smith, who uses an electric wheelchair to 22 , was on one of his regular walks when something 23 happened. The left wheel of his wheelchair got 24 in a pit (坑), and as he tried to reverse out of the dirt, his wheelchair lost traction. He ended up rolling down the 25 and flipping off his wheelchair into the lake.
Sensing her owner was in 26 , Sarah Jane began barking loudly as Smith 27 to keep his head above water. Her persistent barking 28 the attention of two neighbors working in their driveway across the street, who rushed over to see what the 29 was about. One of those men was Edward Shuling, who said he 30 thought the dog may have gotten into a fight with an alligator, before he saw Smith’s head sticking out of the water. Shuling instantly 31 in.
A second neighbor, Aby “Jacob” Chacko, was 32 closely and happened to spot Officer Adam on his way down to the water. Together, the three men 33 Smith out of the water and back to safety, much to his and Sarah Jane’s 34 .
“We are thankful for Mr. Smith’s dog and the two bystanders that helped save his life!” the post reads. “And as the saying remains 35 ...A man’s best friend is his dog.”
21．A．action B．routine C．virtue D．character
22．A．glance around B．come around C．get around D．turn around
23．A．unusual B．strange C．difficult D．puzzling
24．A．stuck B．separated C．hit D．broken
25．A．hill B．bank C．river D．wheelchair
26．A．doubt B．depth C．trouble D．despair
27．A．hurried B．waved C．struggled D．jumped
28．A．distracted B．focused C．demanded D．caught
29．A．noise B．incident C．scene D．event
30．A．additionally B．initially C．eventually D．similarly
31．A．turned B．fell C．checked D．jumped
32．A．appearing B．following C．moving D．coming
33．A．pulled B．seized C．tore D．kicked
34．A．delight B．amusement C．surprise D．relief
35．A．certain B．familiar C．true D．popular
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
About 1.4 billion people around the world do not get enough physical exercise.This number comes 36 the United Nations' World Health Organization(WHO).A new WHO report warns that a lack of exercise 37 (great)increases the risk of health problems.The WHO says the new study is the first 38 (estimate)physical activity trends around the world over time.The report said the levels of physical inactivity are more than two times as high in 39 (wealth)countries as they are in countries where people earn low wages.In richer countries,people are more likely to spend time 40 （sit)in offices.
How much activity should we get
To stay healthy,the report 41 (suggest)that people do at least 150 minutes of moderate(适中的）physical activity or 75 minutes of intense physical activity every week.If you work in a high-rise office building,take the stairs instead of an elevator.Take more 42 (break)during the work day and move around.If your workplace offers 43 gym,make sure to use it.It also urges governments to provide and care for infrastructure(基础设施），such as better and 44 (safe)roads.This would help support increased walking 45 cycling for transportation,as well as sports and physical recreation.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46．最近，你校英文报体育专栏正在征稿，请你以“Sports and Me”为题写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你最喜欢的运动；
2.你喜欢它的原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Sports and Me
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
47．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。
Allen was playing in his room. He heard a familiar chirping and rustling from the cage in the bedroom corner. It was his beloved Blue Finch, named Mary. The boy had cared for the bird since he was six, a gift from his mother for graduating from kindergarten and entering primary school. Now, at 12 years old, Allen had just recently celebrated his primary school graduation and was about to take another step in his life journey toward junior high school. For the past six years, Mary was his constant companion and closest friend.
As he grew up, Allen found it difficult to make friends or be close to others. Having had to move around many times
and transfer schools due to his father’s work in the military, Allen never felt like he truly belonged in any one place. He always knew it wouldn’t be long before he would have to move yet again. The stress and pressure of a constantly mobile life also led to strain and pressure at home, leading to loud arguments and fights between his mother and father which he could hear from behind closed doors.
But, throughout all of this. Allen’s closest friend and companion-the true source of stability in his life — was Mary, his finch. But Mary was more than just a simple, calm pet: whenever Allen felt sad, the bird would always be singing and chirping, almost as if she sensed how he felt and wanted to lift his spirits. And when Allen fed the bird, Mary always moved across her branch to rest against his finger, never failing to bring a smile to Allen’s face. Yet, one summer day after Allen had come home after a walk at the park he found the window of his bedroom open and the door of Mary’s cage open-the-bird was gone. Suddenly, Allen realized that he must have left the cage open after cleaning it and forgot about the window being open on such a hot day. Upset, Allen fell down to the floor sobbing.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Upon hearing the noise, Allen’s mother rushed upstairs and asked what had happened.
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Filled with anticipation, Allen and his mother went outside to look for Mary.
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英语答案
1．D 2．C 3．C
4．D 5．A 6．C 7．B
8．D 9．A 10．C 11．B
12．A 13．C 14．A 15．D
16．G 17．F 18．D 19．B 20．C
21．B 22．C 23．A 24．A 25．B 26．C 27．C 28．D 29．A 30．B 31．D 32．B 33．A 34．D 35．C
36．from 37．greatly 38．to estimate 39．wealthy 40．sitting 41．suggests 42．breaks 43．a 44．safer 45．and
46． Sports and Me
Many people like sports. When it comes to my favorite sport, it is basketball.
The first time I watched an NBA game, I became crazy about basketball because the stars looked so cool on TV. Ever since then, I have lost my heart to the sport.
I love basketball for two main reasons. For one thing, it requires me to run, jump, switch and try to hit! I’m like wind flying for my goal, which makes me feel so great! For another, basketball, a team sport, makes it necessary to cooperate with others. Therefore, I have made many good friends while playing it.
I have played basketball for more than 5 years, and it will still be my favorite sport in the future.
47． Upon hearing the noise, Allen’s mother rushed upstairs and asked what had happened. “Mary, she’s…she’s gone,” Allen sighed sadly with disappointment. “Don’t worry, honey,” said his mother, trying to convey comfort and confidence, “Let’s move together and find Mary. Six years of companion has established a close bond between both of you. She will definitely come back to her family.” Allen’s mother then kissed him fondly on the forehead and helped him back up from the floor. Hand in hand, they made their way downstairs and to the front door.
Filled with anticipation, Allen and his mother went outside to look for Mary. They called out Mary’s name, even imitating bird sounds as they walked down the street. They scanned their way down one block after another-eventually they found themselves at the entrance of the park Allen and Mary had been to multiple times. Amazingly, it was Mary that was perching atop of the bench where Allen always liked to sit in times of sorrow and loneliness. At the sight of Allen, Mary unhesitatingly spread her wings and flew, chirping all the way, into Allen’s cupped hand. His mother was right after all: Mary always found her way back to Allen’s heart.
高二英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题纸上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题纸上的指定位置上。
2.选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号；非选择题答案用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签宇）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
3.请按照题号在各题的答题区域（黑色线框）内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
4.保持纸面清洁，不折叠，不破损。
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There is no doubt that books have the power to change how people think about the world and the universe around them. These 3 astronomy books have had a significant impact on the way humans think about our place and purpose in the universe:On the Heavens (about 350 BC) by Aristalle
Aristotle proposed a geocentric (以地球为中心的) model of the universe in the book. This work is significant as a master work of the Aristotelian worldview, a school of philosophy that dominated (支配) intellectual thinking for almost 2000 years．Eventually，almost everything in it was proven incorrect, but On the Heavens, which is still in print, provides a fascinating view of astronomical evolution.The Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres (1543) by Nicolaus Copernicus
In this book, Copernicus argued that the Sun rather than the Earth lies in the center of the universe. The Earth moves as a planet around the Sun. The most important advantage offered by Copernicus was a vision of the universe as an integrated system, where all the planets move together in elegant harmony.The Mechanism of the Heavens (1831) by Mary Somerville
Different from his book Physical Geography, this book was embraced as an important contribution to the understanding of celestial motion (天体运动). It became extremely valuable to both astronomers and students and it was used as a textbook for more than half a century. The book went through many revisions, keeping pace with astronomical developments over time. It proves that given the opportunity, women could match the men in science step for step.
1．What can we learn about the book On the Heavens
A．It is banned from printing.
B．It mainly focuses on philosophy.
C．It is used by many schools today.
D．It has proven almost completely wrong.
2．What do On the Heavens and The Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres have in common
A．They revealed the truth of the universe.
B．They are master works of the same era.
C．They explored the center of the universe.
D．They regard the universe as an integrated system.
3．Which book brings more motivation to women in science
A．On the Heavens.
B．Physical Geography.
C．The Mechanism of the Heavens.
D．The Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres.
B
Deepfake Videos of Tom Cruise Raise Concern
A series of deepfake videos of Tom Cruise have gained more than 11 million views on TikTok. The creator said he never wanted to trick people. But since he has, he’s hoping the sudden influx (涌入) of attention can help bring greater
awareness to the continued evolution of the technology that can create incredibly realistic fake videos of people.
“The important thing is, we didn’t want to fool people at any moment,” Chris Ume, 31, the Belgian visual effects artist behind the visual deepfake, said in an interview. “If I can help in creating awareness, or even work on detection in the future, I would love to.”
Ume created the four videos, in which it appeared to show the Hollywood star playing golf, doing a magic coin trick, and falling over while telling a story. The videos went visual, attracting attention on TikTok and across the Internet.
And though most people realized quickly that the videos were fake, even experts were impressed by their quality.
“My first thought was they’re incredibly well done,” said digital image expert HanyFarid, who is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and specializes in image analysis. “They are funny, and they’re clever.”
But they also offer a warning: Deepfake technology that has emerged in recent years continues to evolve and improve. And while deepfake videos have not yet been effectively used in many misinformation(虚假消息) campaigns, the danger is growing.
“In the early days, you could see the potential, but it wasn’t even close to being there,” Farid said. “But this felt to me like it was a real step, like we just took a big step forward in the development of this technology.
Synthetic(合成的) digital content, otherwise known as a deepfake, can include anything from an image or video in which one person or object is visually or audibly manipulated(操纵) to say and do something that is fabricated(伪造).
Although Ume used sophisticated visual effects editing, advancements in digital editing through smartphone apps such as Reface, Facetune and even Snapchat have made techniques like face-swapping(换脸) and image altering easier and could cause serious consequences, experts say.
4．What does the creator intend to do according to the text
A．To attract more attention. B．To earn much more money.
C．To play a trick on people. D．To show technological progress.
5．What does the word underlined in Para. 7 refer to
A．The danger is increasing.
B．The technology is developing.
C．The deepfake videos are spreading widely.
D．The deepfake videos are effectively used.
6．What’s the author’s attitude toward the deepfake videos
A．Negative. B．Optimistic. C．Objective. D．Pessimistic.
7．What’s the main idea of the text
A．The deepfake videos are popular. B．The deepfake videos raise concern.
C．The deepfake videos should be stopped. D．The deepfake technology is advancing.
C
Virtual reality (VR) is quickly becoming the new technological frontier. However, a set of challenges and hurdles need to be overcome, including things like low latency, the high refresh rate, high resolution and a wide field of view.
Now that we can actually build VR headsets that begin to meet these requirements, we are seeing a rising interest in VR. As it rises, so does the interest in creating new media to be experienced by using VR. Journalism is a medium built on relevance. Journalists should always be finding new ways to tell stories and deliver content. VR is a goldmine for storytelling. What better way to tell a story to someone than to put them right in the center of it
By using VR, the consumer isn’t just reading or watching something played out; they’re experiencing it. The super-realistic effect of VR allows people to connect them with the subject matter on a much deeper level than just reading about it. Any storyteller wanting to do something more interesting than their peers should surely be considering the power of VR.
The question of VR, though, is not how powerful it is. It is apparent that the question of VR is its availability. Telling stories must be easy to do, and access to those stories must be readily available. This is the biggest challenge that VR faces. If the tools to tell a story with VR aren’t easy to pick up and learn, VR will fail. If VR isn’t both top-of-the-line and affordable, VR will fail.
Accessibility is one concern for Thomas Hallaq. However, he thinks VR is still very promising. Hallaq said, “We’re seeing more technology becoming accessible, and more people having access to that technology. Just look at smartphones.”
If the technology is widely available and companies can overcome the hurdles, VR will succeed in being a desirable means of storytelling. Like radio, TV and the Internet before it, VR will change the way we tell stories.
8．Why is VR considered a power tool for journalism
A．It entertains the consumers. B．It delivers content very fast.
C．It is equipped with improved headsets. D．It gets people’s senses fully involved.
9．What is the biggest challenge for VR as a journalism tool
A．Easy access. B．New resources.
C．Public acceptance. D．Technical barriers.
10．What does the underlined expression “top-of-the-line” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．The longest in history. B．The highest in price.
C．The best in quality. D．The largest in quantity.
11．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Approaches to employing VR.
B．VR: the future of storytelling.
C．Secrets of the increasing popularity of VR.
D．Storytelling ability: the quality of journalists.
D
From sweeping landscapes to amazing buildings, Taiwan is an island that many tourists visit frequently. That’s why it can seem odd that one of its most famous landmarks is two humble mailboxes. Located in the Zhongshan District in the city of Taipei, these unique mailboxes have caught the public’s imagination thanks to their appearance. Unlike most mailboxes, these two are severely bent.
Due to its location, Taiwan tends to be struck by typhoons, as it is usually hit by three or four windstorms a year. In 2015, a particularly bad one known as Typhoon Soudelor struck the island. During the storm, a billboard got loose due to the heavy winds and hit the mailboxes. While it bent their posts, it didn’t tear them down. After the storm was over, people came across the newly leaning mailboxes and fell in love with them. Not only did they look adorable, but they were also a symbol of resilience(坚韧) and survival.
Social media quickly caught wind of these new landmarks and people began visiting them. It wasn’t long before they started staging fun photos with the new landmarks, using forced perspective—similar to the way tourists pose in Italy with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This led authorities to accept the symbolism of the mailboxes willingly, and instead of repairing them, they added a board telling their story in Chinese, English, and Japanese.
The board reads: “On August 8th, 2015, Typhoon Soudelor struck Taiwan. We were hit in the heads by a signboard as a result and couldn’t help but lean over from the pain. It was so painful in fact—we can’t stand up straight anymore. But we persevered: we didn’t fall over after all. We have to take life as it comes and in a way, I think we look more artsy and sophisticated this way! Do we inspire you Take a picture with us to remind yourselves that we are all survivors and can persevere no matter what.”
The best part of this Taipei attraction is that the mailboxes are still operational. The letters in the boxes are even marked with a special stamp that shows the famous mailboxes.
12．Why are the mailboxes bent
A．They were struck by a billboard.
B．They were squeezed by a huge stone.
C．They were blown over by the strong wind.
D．They were remodeled on purpose by their designer.
13．Why didn’t the government repair the mailboxes
A．They were difficult to fix. B．They had become very commercialized.
C．They were gaining popularity among tourists. D．They were a comfort to the Typhoon sufferers.
14．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Having experienced a lot. B．With delicate decorations.
C．Of first-class quality. D．Being windproof.
15．How do the mailboxes inspire people
A．They present very high artistic value.
B．They indicate focus on beauty appreciation.
C．They warn people of damaging effects of typhoons.
D．They symbolize great courage in the face of adversity.
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。
Some of us like to keep some things private — maybe we don’t want people knowing about our relationship status, our age or where we live because these details are personal. 16 .
On our social media accounts, we often display things like our opinions, connections and holiday photos. However, how do we stop everybody seeing everything Maybe we don’t want a random stranger knowing our favourite type of coffee. 17 . Now they seem to be popping up on websites. So how can you stay more private
There are some steps you can take. First, on your social media accounts, check your privacy settings. Many social media platforms allow everything to be visible by default (默认)and the responsibility is on you to set your boundaries. And limiting the amount you share isn’t only confined (限制) to social media. There are many sites out there that help you to share documents so a good tip may be to not put anything too private, like passwords, on there. 18 . Finally, cookies are designed to improve your browsing (浏览) experience by tracking and saving information about your visits to a site, helping to personalize your sessions. 19 ,but there are certain apps which can block them if you don’t feel comfortable.
20 , maybe only share things you’d be happy with a stranger seeing—and if you don’t feel comfortable with cookies, you might decide to invest in some tech to block them. If that’s not enough, just don’t accept them and visit another site—and why not have a yummy cookie to eat instead
A．Hopefully, when you take the advice
B．Deleting your browsing history may help
C．So, if you want to maintain your privacy online
D．One mistaken click may send it to the wrong person
E．Try to adjust the settings on each device and browser you use
F．And cookies -- there was a time they were just something nice to eat
G．The problem is, everywhere we go online, we seem to leave a digital footprint
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Man’s best friend is being credited with saving his owner’s life during a scare.
81-year-old Harry Smith of Port St. Lucie, Florida is a man of 21 . He takes his 9-year-old dog Sarah Jane for a walk around the lake across the street from his house twice a day, every day. Smith, who uses an electric wheelchair to 22 , was on one of his regular walks when something 23 happened. The left wheel of his wheelchair got 24 in a pit (坑), and as he tried to reverse out of the dirt, his wheelchair lost traction. He ended up rolling down the 25 and flipping off his wheelchair into the lake.
Sensing her owner was in 26 , Sarah Jane began barking loudly as Smith 27 to keep his head above water. Her persistent barking 28 the attention of two neighbors working in their driveway across the street, who rushed over to see what the 29 was about. One of those men was Edward Shuling, who said he 30 thought the dog may have gotten into a fight with an alligator, before he saw Smith’s head sticking out of the water. Shuling instantly 31 in.
A second neighbor, Aby “Jacob” Chacko, was 32 closely and happened to spot Officer Adam on his way down to the water. Together, the three men 33 Smith out of the water and back to safety, much to his and Sarah Jane’s 34 .
“We are thankful for Mr. Smith’s dog and the two bystanders that helped save his life!” the post reads. “And as the saying remains 35 ...A man’s best friend is his dog.”
21．A．action B．routine C．virtue D．character
22．A．glance around B．come around C．get around D．turn around
23．A．unusual B．strange C．difficult D．puzzling
24．A．stuck B．separated C．hit D．broken
25．A．hill B．bank C．river D．wheelchair
26．A．doubt B．depth C．trouble D．despair
27．A．hurried B．waved C．struggled D．jumped
28．A．distracted B．focused C．demanded D．caught
29．A．noise B．incident C．scene D．event
30．A．additionally B．initially C．eventually D．similarly
31．A．turned B．fell C．checked D．jumped
32．A．appearing B．following C．moving D．coming
33．A．pulled B．seized C．tore D．kicked
34．A．delight B．amusement C．surprise D．relief
35．A．certain B．familiar C．true D．popular
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
About 1.4 billion people around the world do not get enough physical exercise.This number comes 36 the United Nations' World Health Organization(WHO).A new WHO report warns that a lack of exercise 37 (great)increases the risk of health problems.The WHO says the new study is the first 38 (estimate)physical activity trends around the world over time.The report said the levels of physical inactivity are more than two times as high in 39 (wealth)countries as they are in countries where people earn low wages.In richer countries,people are more likely to spend time 40 （sit)in offices.
How much activity should we get
To stay healthy,the report 41 (suggest)that people do at least 150 minutes of moderate(适中的）physical activity or 75 minutes of intense physical activity every week.If you work in a high-rise office building,take the stairs instead of an elevator.Take more 42 (break)during the work day and move around.If your workplace offers 43 gym,make sure to use it.It also urges governments to provide and care for infrastructure(基础设施），such as better and 44 (safe)roads.This would help support increased walking 45 cycling for transportation,as well as sports and physical recreation.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46．最近，你校英文报体育专栏正在征稿，请你以“Sports and Me”为题写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你最喜欢的运动；
2.你喜欢它的原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Sports and Me
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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。
47．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。
Allen was playing in his room. He heard a familiar chirping and rustling from the cage in the bedroom corner. It was his beloved Blue Finch, named Mary. The boy had cared for the bird since he was six, a gift from his mother for graduating from kindergarten and entering primary school. Now, at 12 years old, Allen had just recently celebrated his primary school graduation and was about to take another step in his life journey toward junior high school. For the past six years, Mary was his constant companion and closest friend.
As he grew up, Allen found it difficult to make friends or be close to others. Having had to move around many times
and transfer schools due to his father’s work in the military, Allen never felt like he truly belonged in any one place. He always knew it wouldn’t be long before he would have to move yet again. The stress and pressure of a constantly mobile life also led to strain and pressure at home, leading to loud arguments and fights between his mother and father which he could hear from behind closed doors.
But, throughout all of this. Allen’s closest friend and companion-the true source of stability in his life — was Mary, his finch. But Mary was more than just a simple, calm pet: whenever Allen felt sad, the bird would always be singing and chirping, almost as if she sensed how he felt and wanted to lift his spirits. And when Allen fed the bird, Mary always moved across her branch to rest against his finger, never failing to bring a smile to Allen’s face. Yet, one summer day after Allen had come home after a walk at the park he found the window of his bedroom open and the door of Mary’s cage open-the-bird was gone. Suddenly, Allen realized that he must have left the cage open after cleaning it and forgot about the window being open on such a hot day. Upset, Allen fell down to the floor sobbing.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Upon hearing the noise, Allen’s mother rushed upstairs and asked what had happened.
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Filled with anticipation, Allen and his mother went outside to look for Mary.
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英语答案
1．D 2．C 3．C
4．D 5．A 6．C 7．B
8．D 9．A 10．C 11．B
12．A 13．C 14．A 15．D
16．G 17．F 18．D 19．B 20．C
21．B 22．C 23．A 24．A 25．B 26．C 27．C 28．D 29．A 30．B 31．D 32．B 33．A 34．D 35．C
36．from 37．greatly 38．to estimate 39．wealthy 40．sitting 41．suggests 42．breaks 43．a 44．safer 45．and
46． Sports and Me
Many people like sports. When it comes to my favorite sport, it is basketball.
The first time I watched an NBA game, I became crazy about basketball because the stars looked so cool on TV. Ever since then, I have lost my heart to the sport.
I love basketball for two main reasons. For one thing, it requires me to run, jump, switch and try to hit! I’m like wind flying for my goal, which makes me feel so great! For another, basketball, a team sport, makes it necessary to cooperate with others. Therefore, I have made many good friends while playing it.
I have played basketball for more than 5 years, and it will still be my favorite sport in the future.
47． Upon hearing the noise, Allen’s mother rushed upstairs and asked what had happened. “Mary, she’s…she’s gone,” Allen sighed sadly with disappointment. “Don’t worry, honey,” said his mother, trying to convey comfort and confidence, “Let’s move together and find Mary. Six years of companion has established a close bond between both of you. She will definitely come back to her family.” Allen’s mother then kissed him fondly on the forehead and helped him back up from the floor. Hand in hand, they made their way downstairs and to the front door.
Filled with anticipation, Allen and his mother went outside to look for Mary. They called out Mary’s name, even imitating bird sounds as they walked down the street. They scanned their way down one block after another-eventually they found themselves at the entrance of the park Allen and Mary had been to multiple times. Amazingly, it was Mary that was perching atop of the bench where Allen always liked to sit in times of sorrow and loneliness. At the sight of Allen, Mary unhesitatingly spread her wings and flew, chirping all the way, into Allen’s cupped hand. His mother was right after all: Mary always found her way back to Allen’s heart.
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