2023-2024学年辽宁省葫芦岛市长江卫生中等职业技术学校高一下学期7月期末英语试题（含答案）

2023-2024学年辽宁省葫芦岛市长江卫生中等职业技术学校
高一下学期7月期末英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)（略）
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。
一、阅读理解
Trees communicate. They migrate. They protect. They heal. This year for Arbor Day finds our favorite fiction, nonfiction books relating to trees.
The Overstory by Richard Powers 2018
The Overstory begins with the nine characters whose lives will come together as the fiction unfolds. Their stories set the stage for a tale about a few environmentalists who are determined to protect an old forest. Richard Powers pulls you into their lives and fills you with astonishing facts about trees.
Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard, 2021
Finding the Mother Tree describes Simard's research on cooperation and coexistence in the forest. “Trees in a forest are often linked to each other via an older tree called a ‘mother’ tree,” Simard said. “And the old trees would help the little seedlings survive at crucial times.”
Twelve Trees by Daniel Lewis, 2024
There are tens of thousands of tree species on Earth, but writer Daniel Lewis focused in on just a dozen in his book, Twelve Trees. Lewis believes trees and people have more in common than you might think. “These twelve trees reflect aspects of ourselves. We coexist with them, and thus have a responsibility to understand them better.”
The Tree Doctor by Marie Mutsuki Mockett, 2024
A woman helps tend her mother's garden, leading her to confirm what she already knows: Her life as a wife and mother has caused her to ignore herself, and she must prioritize saving herself even more urgently than caring for her mother's flowers. The Tree Doctor is an excellent novel, showing one woman's response to life-changing crises.
1. Which book emphasizes the similarities between trees and humans
A. The Overstory by Richard Powers.
B. Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard.
C. Twelve Trees by Daniel Lewis.
D. The Tree Doctor by Marie Mutsuki Mockett.
2. What is the central theme of “The Tree Doctor”
A. The significance of self-care. B. The beauty of mother's flowers.
C. The role of a woman in tending a garden. D. The challenges of being a wife and mother.
3. What do The Overstory and The Tree Doctor have in common
A. They have the identical plot. B. They are created by one author.
C. They come out at the same time. D. They are in the same literary form.
The Importance of Being Earnest
— Author: Oscar Wilde
— Score: 3.825
— Average rating: 4.17/5, based on 277,734 ratings
This comedic play by Oscar Wilde takes a satirical (讽刺的) look at Victorian social values while following two men — Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff—as they tell lies to being some excitement to their lives. The Importance of Being Earnest was Wilde’s final play, and some consider it his masterpiece.
A Raisin in the Sun
— Author: Lorrain e Hansberry
— Score: 3.550
— Average rating: 3.76/5, based on 59,314 rating
The story follows the Youngers, a working class black family living on the South Side of Chicago who move to an all-white neighborhood during a time of descregration (取消种族隔离). In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first black playwright to get a play produce d on Broadway.
Frankenstein
— Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
— Score: 7.931
— Average rating: 3.78/5, based on 1,032,148 ratings
The story was published in 1818 and introduced readers to Dr Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who brings to life a creature he assembled from discarded corpse (丢弃的尸体) parts. Although Dr Frankenstein is horrified by his creation and abandons it, the creature manages to educate itself and then seeks reverse on his creator. The novel explorers humanity’s desire for innovation and the fear of change it brings.
Animal Form
— Author: George Orwell
— Score: 18.115
— Average rating: 3.92/5, based on 2,377,098 ratings
A group of farm animals organizes a revolt (起义) after they realize their master Mr Jones, is mistreating them and offering them nothing in return for their work. When they challenge the leadership, they are discipline d for speaking out. This classic isn’t about animal rights. It is a larger critique (评论) on Soviet Communism. Orwell wrote it as an attack against Stalinism in Russia.
4. If you are doing a project about black people in the US, which book may interest you most
A. The Importance of Being Earnest. B. A Raisin in the Sun.
C. Frankenstein. D. Animal Farm.
5. What kind of book is Frankenstein
A. A mystery story. B. A horror novel.
C. A fairy tale. D. A biography.
6. Why did Orwell write Animal Farm
A. To promote Soviet Communism.
B. To document a historical event in a fun way.
C. To raise people’s awareness of animal rights.
D. To protest against Stalinist government policies.
Every year, Time magazine picks out what it calls “The 25 Best Inventions” of the year. Here, Teens has chosen some of the most interesting ones.
Ember Mug
It's hard to always keep coffee at the right temperature, especially in winter. It's too hot to drink at first, but before we know it, it gets too cold and loses all its taste. The perfect level of warmth for a cup of coffee only lasts for 37 seconds, which makes the Ember Mug a great invention. It keeps your coffee or tea at a certain temperature, anywhere between 45°C and 62℃,once you set it through a smartphone app.
Tasty One Top
TV cooking shows make cooking look so easy, but it's almost impossible to get the recipes to cook the same as how the professionals cook. However, the Tasty One Top DIY cooking companion is here to help. Developed by BuzzFeed, the cooker can be connected to a smartphone app, which has more than 1,700 recipes and videos. You choose a recipe and the app will let the cooker know what to do. For example, it'll tell you when to turn your steak or when to add certain ingredients.
Jibo
Smart speakers from companies like Amazon and Xiaomi have added a lot of fun to our lives, but they are still just faceless speakers. However, Jibo, developed by MIT professor Cynthia Breazeal, has brought smart technology to life. Jibo, said to be “the world’s first social robot for the home”, looks like a cartoon character. Inside its “head”, there are various sensors and cameras, which allow it to recognize faces and speech. It can also set alarms, remind you of important things, tell you the weather and read news or messages from your friends and family.
7. How can Tasty One Top help people
A. By offering cooking instructions. B. By offering people different recipes.
C. By saving energy while cooking. D. By offering different kinds of cooking apps.
8. What can Jibo probably be
A. A cartoon character. B. A faceless robot.
C A smart alarm. D. A family assistant.
9. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To advertise high-tech products. B. To introduce some new inventions.
C. To encourage subscription to Time. D. To tell about some tasty products.
Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause (暂停) in research on artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the “loss of control of our civilization”. Many of the signatories (签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their concerns should be taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition to progress.
Consider the broader worldview expressed in this document. It said, “Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and risks manageable.” This is a formula for complete stop, as no one can ever be so confident. The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and reward. One reason why the US leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain (约束) the industry with well-meaning but doubtful regulation. Slowing Al progress, moreover, carries risks all its own. Don't forget that this technology is likely to make the world richer, healthier, smarter and more productive for decades to come. By 2030, it might be contributing more than $15 trillion to the global economy. Advances in medicine, biology, climate science, education, manufacturing, transportation and much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must be balanced against the vast potential of these efforts.
Nor is AI research advancing into a void (空白领域). The industry already operates within legal parameters (范畴) in response to potential panies have ensured their products are safe. Trade associations are developing codes of conduct and ethical frameworks. Far from the“ out-of-control race”, the AI business is constrained by law and politics and consumer sentiment (情绪).
It's natural to worry about new technologies, but the wealth and abundance of American society is due in no small part to risks taken in the past, in a spirit of openness and optimism. The AI revolution deserves no less.
10. Why did the researchers and executives sign the open letter
A. Because the research on AI had been paused.
B. Because AI had uncontrollably destroyed human civilization.
C. Because they were worried about the potential risks of AI.
D. Because they were more experienced than others in AI field.
11. Why is the US mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To support that innovation comes from taking risks.
B To stress that the US is very important in the digital field.
C. To draw attention to the benefits of well-meaning regulations.
D. To reveal those people's real purpose of signing the letter.
12. What can we infer from this passage
A. Al technology consumes more money than it can earn.
B. Society will hugely benefit from AI technology in the future.
C. The AI industry is now developing without any restrictions.
D. The development of AI technology is just a solo effort.
13. What is the passage mainly about
A. Regulations on AI are well-intended but doubtful.
B. The future of AI is filled with unmanageable risks.
C. AI safety concerns justify a temporary research pause.
D. A pause in AI would hold back progress in innovation.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Riding a bike boosts mental well-being. ___14___ They don’t see it as work and rather, they see it as fun and freedom. Here are some ideas on how your family can take advantage of this powerful mental health supercharge.
Allow kids control. ___15___ We’re guiding kids but giving them agency to make decisions. So, parents might highlight several kid-friendly destinations on a map of the city, and let the child decide where to go and how to get there on the bike.
Offer them jobs. ___16___ For instance, whoever is leading the ride gets to be in charge of a pre-ride check: Does everyone have their helmet secured, lights on, and water bottle filled During the ride, a leader can call out things to watch for, like stones or a stop sign.
Focus on the fun. To ensure riders don’t get bored too quickly, build in a fun pit stop rather than making the ride the only focus. ___17___ Adventure can be urban or rural, too. If you live in a city with access to bike parks, join in the fun. For rural landscapes or those with access to bike trails, search for local beauty on the ride.
Bring some friends. The benefits of cycling can multiply when it becomes a social activity. Exercise in groups is often more motivating for people. ___18___
A. It’s not too hard to get on a bike, especially for children.
B. Self-paced exploration and adventure are key on the bike.
C. How, exactly, does one hand over control to children on a bike ride
D. Assigning roles on the bike ride can also provide a sense of control.
E. You need to keep your balance and process information from your environment.
F. Science has repeatedly proven that cycling contributes to improved mental health.
G. Organizing a group ride might be just the ticket to less stressed, more relaxed individuals.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Spanish class scared me in the freshman year. I knew little Spanish before starting the class, and I thought it would be ___19___ for me. However, Mary, our honored Spanish teacher, who was full of creativity, made her class fun from the beginning. I knew what to expect with a schedule for each week, but there was always some slight ___20___.
Before the exam, Mary often asked us to ___21___ our lessons by ourselves. But I could remember one day she said, “This time, let’s play a game before going over what you’ve learned.” The game was so interesting that we all ___22___ ourselves. After the exam, Mary gave us opportunities to make up for our ___23___. After each error correction, she would check again. She took things so ___24___ that she wouldn’t overlook any detail. No wonder she was ___25___ by us.
Mary was ___26___ and willing to help, within reason, on everything. We could ask her questions at any time. She encouraged everyone to speak Spanish in class. Because of that, I was ___27___ enough, and then I could communicate with Spanish speakers outside of class. When she knew our problems, she would give advice. When someone was struggling, she would ___28___.
Mary’s ___29___ teaching eventually transformed my ___30___ into fascination. She infused (灌输) foreign culture into lessons, using music and dance to ___31___ our language skills. Her personalized attention to each student’s needs fostered a(n) ___32___ environment. At the end of the term, my Spanish improved, and my confidence soared. Mary left a lasting impact on my ___33___ for new challenges.
19. A. exciting B. easy C. boring D. beneficial
20. A. variation B. disturbance C. annoyance D. inconvenience
21. A. explain B. describe C. prepare D. review
22. A. challenged B. enjoyed C. trusted D. developed
23. A. experience B. time C. losses D. mistakes
24. A. seriously B. roughly C. modestly D. curiously
25. A. amused B. respected C. judged D. spotted
26. A. understanding B. humble C. athletic D. courageous
27. A. discouraged B. suspected C. heartened D. comforted
28. A. set out B. reach out C. get out D. make out
29. A. passive B. conventional C. voluntary D. innovative
30. A. fear B. sorrow C. anger D. confusion
31. A. know B. match C. enhance D. assess
32. A. secure B. supportive C. economic D. competitive
33. A. pity B. profit C. debate D. desire
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。
The popularity of ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, such as Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen, has aroused a nationwide trend in the construction of ancient towns. Lin Peng, the director of China’s Institute of Ancient Cities and Cultural Studies, pointed ____34____ that there are more than 2,800 developed or developing ancient towns in our country, ____35____ is definitely the highest number globally.
In ancient towns, ____36____ immersive (沉浸式) experience being mentioned here is historical and cultural characteristics — the “ancient” of ancient towns. Apart from visible “special buildings”, characteristics also include invisible “culture”. Tourists in ancient towns want to see the living ____37____ (condition) of local people, feel the vitality of town life, try characteristic local snacks ____38____ (influence) by geography and folk customs, and understand how long history ____39____ (shape) local culture. Out of modern fast-paced work and life, tourists want to awaken their inner softness with a slow-moving ancient town.
Touring ancient towns is for recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, ____40____ if all the ancient towns in different places are the same and cannot find their own ____41____ (unique), then ancient town tourism will ____42____ (eventual) decline. Let every ancient town become a unique historical imprint (印记), so that tourists can find their “poetry and distance” while _____43_____ (wander) through the ancient towns. This is the soul that ancient towns need to regain.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
44. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter对你们班最近举办的“养成学习好习惯”的主题活动很感兴趣。请你给他回信介绍此次活动。内容包括：
1.举办此次活动的目的；
2.你养成某个好习惯的过程；
3.你的收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
45. 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。
注意：1.续写的词数应为150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Catherine was the coolest kid in her class. Wherever she went, she was in the spotlight, with a bunch of kids following her and doing everything she did.
Her desk mate, Landy, however, was not in the cool kids' group. Being the tallest kid in her class, she was teased by her classmates, who were always chanting “Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti(意大利面)”. Every time Landy heard those silly chants, she could feel her face burst into flames. God knew how she wished the ground to crack and swallow her!
Catherine didn't really like it when the kids chanted“ Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti”. But she never told them to stop either, and nor did she ever talk to her. She liked being popular.
One weekend, Catherine went over to her grandfather for Thanksgiving. Her grandfather lives on a farm at the opposite end of town, where he keeps chickens. While helping to feed the chickens, Catherine noticed a peculiar one. Curling in the corner, it looked smaller than the others and was almost half-bare!
“What's the matter with it ” She asked her grandfather, with a puzzled frown on her face. Her grandfather told her how chickens could act. “They have a pecking(啄) order,” he explained, wrinkles of concern spreading around his forehead. “If one chicken is different, the others will push it away and keep pecking it. Sometimes they peck it so much that it dies.”
“Oh, what a poor little thing!” Catherine let out a sigh as she scooped(捧起) the frightened chicken up in her arms, whose heart was beating fast in the bony little body.
Suddenly, she thought of Landy, the girl being “pecked” by her classmates.
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“Hey, guys, that's enough!” Catherine's voice was firm and loud.
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2023-2024学年辽宁省葫芦岛市长江卫生中等职业技术学校
高一下学期7月期末英语试题 答案版
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)（略）
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。
一、阅读理解
Trees communicate. They migrate. They protect. They heal. This year for Arbor Day finds our favorite fiction, nonfiction books relating to trees.
The Overstory by Richard Powers, 2018
The Overstory begins with the nine characters whose lives will come together as the fiction unfolds. Their stories set the stage for a tale about a few environmentalists who are determined to protect an old forest. Richard Powers pulls you into their lives and fills you with astonishing facts about trees.
Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard, 2021
Finding the Mother Tree describes Simard's research on cooperation and coexistence in the forest. “Trees in a forest are often linked to each other via an older tree called a ‘mother’ tree,” Simard said. “And the old trees would help the little seedlings survive at crucial times.”
Twelve Trees by Daniel Lewis, 2024
There are tens of thousands of tree species on Earth but writer Daniel Lewis focused in on just a dozen in his book, Twelve Trees. Lewis believes trees and people have more in common than you might think. “These twelve trees reflect aspects of ourselves. We coexist with them, and thus have a responsibility to understand them better.”
The Tree Doctor by Marie Mutsuki Mockett, 2024
A woman helps tend her mother's garden, leading her to confirm what she already knows: Her life as a wife and mother has caused her to ignore herself, and she must prioritize saving herself even more urgently than caring for her mother's flowers. The Tree Doctor is an excellent novel, showing one woman's response to life-changing crises.
1. Which book emphasizes the similarities between trees and humans
A. The Overstory by Richard Powers.
B. Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard.
C. Twelve Trees by Daniel Lewis.
D. The Tree Doctor by Marie Mutsuki Mockett.
2. What is the central theme of “The Tree Doctor”
A. The significance of self-care. B. The beauty of mother's flowers.
C. The role of a woman in tending a garden. D. The challenges of being a wife and mother.
3. What do The Overstory and The Tree Doctor have in common
A. They have the identical plot. B. They are created by one author.
C. They come out at the same time. D. They are in the same literary form.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
The Importance of Being Earnest
— Author: Oscar Wilde
— Score: 3.825
— Average rating: 4.17/5, based on 277,734 ratings
This comedic play by Oscar Wilde takes a satirical (讽刺的) look at Victorian social values while following two men — Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff—as they tell lies to being some excitement to their lives. The Importance of Being Earnest was Wilde’s final play, and some consider it his masterpiece.
A Raisin in the Sun
— Author: Lorrain e Hansberry
— Score: 3.550
— Average rating: 3.76/5, based on 59,314 rating
The story follows the Youngers, a working class black family living on the South Side of Chicago who move to an all-white neighborhood during a time of descregration (取消种族隔离). In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first black playwright to get a play produce d on Broadway.
Frankenstein
— Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
— Score: 7.931
— Average rating: 3.78/5, based on 1,032,148 ratings
The story was published in 1818 and introduced readers to Dr Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who brings to life a creature he assembled from discarded corpse (丢弃的尸体) parts. Although Dr Frankenstein is horrified by his creation and abandons it, the creature manages to educate itself and then seeks reverse on his creator. The novel explorers humanity’s desire for innovation and the fear of change it brings.
Animal Form
— Author: George Orwell
— Score: 18.115
— Average rating: 3.92/5, based on 2,377,098 ratings
A group of farm animals organizes a revolt (起义) after they realize their master, Mr Jones, is mistreating them and offering them nothing in return for their work. When they challenge the leadership, they are discipline d for speaking out. This classic isn’t about animal rights. It is a larger critique (评论) on Soviet Communism. Orwell wrote it as an attack against Stalinism in Russia.
4. If you are doing a project about black people in the US, which book may interest you most
A. The Importance of Being Earnest. B. A Raisin in the Sun.
C. Frankenstein. D. Animal Farm.
5. What kind of book is Frankenstein
A. A mystery story. B. A horror novel.
C. A fairy tale. D. A biography.
6. Why did Orwell write Animal Farm
A. To promote Soviet Communism.
B. To document a historical event in a fun way.
C. To raise people’s awareness of animal rights.
D. To protest against Stalinist government policies.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. D
Every year, Time magazine picks out what it calls “The 25 Best Inventions” of the year. Here, Teens has chosen some of the most interesting ones.
Ember Mug
It's hard to always keep coffee at the right temperature, especially in winter. It's too hot to drink at first, but before we know it, it gets too cold and loses all its taste. The perfect level of warmth for a cup of coffee only lasts for 37 seconds, which makes the Ember Mug a great invention. It keeps your coffee or tea at a certain temperature, anywhere between 45°C and 62℃,once you set it through a smartphone app.
Tasty One Top
TV cooking shows make cooking look so easy, but it's almost impossible to get the recipes to cook the same as how the professionals cook. However, the Tasty One Top DIY cooking companion is here to help. Developed by BuzzFeed, the cooker can be connected to a smartphone app, which has more than 1,700 recipes and videos. You choose a recipe and the app will let the cooker know what to do. For example, it'll tell you when to turn your steak or when to add certain ingredients.
Jibo
Smart speakers from companies like Amazon and Xiaomi have added a lot of fun to our lives, but they are still just faceless speakers. However, Jibo, developed by MIT professor Cynthia Breazeal, has brought smart technology to life. Jibo, said to be “the world’s first social robot for the home”, looks like a cartoon character. Inside its “head”, there are various sensors and cameras, which allow it to recognize faces and speech. It can also set alarms, remind you of important things, tell you the weather and read news or messages from your friends and family.
7. How can Tasty One Top help people
A. By offering cooking instructions. B. By offering people different recipes.
C. By saving energy while cooking. D. By offering different kinds of cooking apps.
8. What can Jibo probably be
A. A cartoon character. B. A faceless robot.
C. A smart alarm. D. A family assistant.
9. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To advertise high-tech products. B. To introduce some new inventions.
C. To encourage subscription to Time. D. To tell about some tasty products.
【答案】7. A 8. D 9. B
Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause (暂停) in research on artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the “loss of control of our civilization”. Many of the signatories (签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their concerns should be taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition to progress.
Consider the broader worldview expressed in this document. It said, “Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and risks manageable.” This is a formula for complete stop, as no one can ever be so confident. The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and reward. One reason why the US leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain (约束) the industry with well-meaning but doubtful regulation. Slowing Al progress, moreover, carries risks all its own. Don't forget that this technology is likely to make the world richer, healthier, smarter and more productive for decades to come. By 2030, it might be contributing more than $15 trillion to the global economy. Advances in medicine, biology, climate science, education, manufacturing, transportation and much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must be balanced against the vast potential of these efforts.
Nor is AI research advancing into a void (空白领域). The industry already operates within legal parameters (范畴) in response to potential panies have ensured their products are safe. Trade associations are developing codes of conduct and ethical frameworks. Far from the“ out-of-control race”, the AI business is constrained by law and politics and consumer sentiment (情绪).
It's natural to worry about new technologies, but the wealth and abundance of American society is due in no small part to risks taken in the past, in a spirit of openness and optimism. The AI revolution deserves no less.
10. Why did the researchers and executives sign the open letter
A. Because the research on AI had been paused.
B. Because AI had uncontrollably destroyed human civilization.
C. Because they were worried about the potential risks of AI.
D. Because they were more experienced than others in AI field.
11. Why is the US mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To support that innovation comes from taking risks.
B. To stress that the US is very important in the digital field.
C. To draw attention to the benefits of well-meaning regulations.
D. To reveal those people's real purpose of signing the letter.
12. What can we infer from this passage
A. Al technology consumes more money than it can earn.
B. Society will hugely benefit from AI technology in the future.
C. The AI industry is now developing without any restrictions.
D. The development of AI technology is just a solo effort.
13. What is the passage mainly about
A. Regulations on AI are well-intended but doubtful.
B The future of AI is filled with unmanageable risks.
C. AI safety concerns justify a temporary research pause.
D. A pause in AI would hold back progress in innovation.
【答案】10. C 11. A 12. B 13. D
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Riding a bike boosts mental well-being. ___14___ They don’t see it as work and rather, they see it as fun and freedom. Here are some ideas on how your family can take advantage of this powerful mental health supercharge.
Allow kids control. ___15___ We’re guiding kids but giving them agency to make decisions. So, parents might highlight several kid-friendly destinations on a map of the city, and let the child decide where to go and how to get there on the bike.
Offer them jobs. ___16___ For instance, whoever is leading the ride gets to be in charge of a pre-ride check: Does everyone have their helmet secured, lights on, and water bottle filled During the ride, a leader can call out things to watch for, like stones or a stop sign.
Focus on the fun. To ensure riders don’t get bored too quickly, build in a fun pit stop rather than making the ride the only focus. ___17___ Adventure can be urban or rural, too. If you live in a city with access to bike parks, join in the fun. For rural landscapes or those with access to bike trails, search for local beauty on the ride.
Bring some friends. The benefits of cycling can multiply when it becomes a social activity. Exercise in groups is often more motivating for people. ___18___
A. It’s not too hard to get on a bike, especially for children.
B. Self-paced exploration and adventure are key on the bike.
C. How, exactly, does one hand over control to children on a bike ride
D. Assigning roles on the bike ride can also provide a sense of control.
E. You need to keep your balance and process information from your environment.
F. Science has repeatedly proven that cycling contributes to improved mental health.
G. Organizing a group ride might be just the ticket to less stressed, more relaxed individuals.
【答案】14. A 15. C 16. D 17. B 18. G
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Spanish class scared me in the freshman year. I knew little Spanish before starting the class, and I thought it would be ___19___ for me. However, Mary, our honored Spanish teacher, who was full of creativity, made her class fun from the beginning. I knew what to expect with a schedule for each week, but there was always some slight ___20___.
Before the exam, Mary often asked us to ___21___ our lessons by ourselves. But I could remember one day she said, “This time, let’s play a game before going over what you’ve learned.” The game was so interesting that we all ___22___ ourselves. After the exam, Mary gave us opportunities to make up for our ___23___. After each error correction, she would check again. She took things so ___24___ that she wouldn’t overlook any detail. No wonder she was ___25___ by us.
Mary was ___26___ and willing to help, within reason, on everything. We could ask her questions at any time. She encouraged everyone to speak Spanish in class. Because of that, I was ___27___ enough, and then I could communicate with Spanish speakers outside of class. When she knew our problems, she would give advice. When someone was struggling, she would ___28___.
Mary’s ___29___ teaching eventually transformed my ___30___ into fascination. She infused (灌输) foreign culture into lessons, using music and dance to ___31___ our language skills. Her personalized attention to each student’s needs fostered a(n) ___32___ environment. At the end of the term, my Spanish improved, and my confidence soared. Mary left a lasting impact on my ___33___ for new challenges.
19. A. exciting B. easy C. boring D. beneficial
20. A. variation B. disturbance C. annoyance D. inconvenience
21. A. explain B. describe C. prepare D. review
22. A. challenged B. enjoyed C. trusted D. developed
23. A. experience B. time C. losses D. mistakes
24. A. seriously B. roughly C. modestly D. curiously
25. A. amused B. respected C. judged D. spotted
26. A. understanding B. humble C. athletic D. courageous
27. A. discouraged B. suspected C. heartened D. comforted
28. A. set out B. reach out C. get out D. make out
29. A. passive B. conventional C. voluntary D. innovative
30. A. fear B. sorrow C. anger D. confusion
31. A. know B. match C. enhance D. assess
32. A. secure B. supportive C. economic D. competitive
33. A. pity B. profit C. debate D. desire
【答案】19. C 20. A 21. D 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D
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。
The popularity of ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, such as Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen, has aroused a nationwide trend in the construction of ancient towns. Lin Peng, the director of China’s Institute of Ancient Cities and Cultural Studies, pointed ____34____ that there are more than 2,800 developed or developing ancient towns in our country, ____35____ is definitely the highest number globally.
In ancient towns, ____36____ immersive (沉浸式) experience being mentioned here is historical and cultural characteristics — the “ancient” of ancient towns. Apart from visible “special buildings”, characteristics also include invisible “culture”. Tourists in ancient towns want to see the living ____37____ (condition) of local people, feel the vitality of town life, try characteristic local snacks ____38____ (influence) by geography and folk customs, and understand how long history ____39____ (shape) local culture. Out of modern fast-paced work and life, tourists want to awaken their inner softness with a slow-moving ancient town.
Touring ancient towns is for recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, ____40____ if all the ancient towns in different places are the same and cannot find their own ____41____ (unique), then ancient town tourism will ____42____ (eventual) decline. Let every ancient town become a unique historical imprint (印记), so that tourists can find their “poetry and distance” while _____43_____ (wander) through the ancient towns. This is the soul that ancient towns need to regain.
【答案】34 out
35. which 36. the
37. conditions
38. influenced
39. has shaped
40. but 41. uniqueness
42. eventually
43. wandering
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
44. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter对你们班最近举办的“养成学习好习惯”的主题活动很感兴趣。请你给他回信介绍此次活动。内容包括：
1.举办此次活动的目的；
2.你养成某个好习惯的过程；
3.你的收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
Aimed at enhancing our academic performance by developing good study habits, an activity themed “Develop good study habits” was held in our class.
During the activity, I focused on improving my time management skills. I created a detailed schedule for each day. Sticking to this schedule was challenging at first, as I often found myself tempted to procrastinate. However, with the encouragement of my classmates, I can better manage my time now.
The benefits of this newfound habit have been remarkable. Not only have I noticed a significant improvement in my grades, but I also feel more in control of my daily activities.
Yours,
Li Hua