2024-2025学年山东省济南市高三上学期开学英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年山东省济南市高三上学期开学英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What will the woman do on Sunday
A. Meet a friend. B. Have a family meal. C. Move into a new house.
2. Why was the woman angry
A. She couldn’t find the man.
B. She forgot to visit the man.
C. She had missed a meeting.
3. When will the man have a vacation
A. In July. B. In August. C. In a week.
4. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Waiting for promotion.
B. Working elsewhere.
C. Holding the job.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A Husband and wife.
B. Sales person and customer.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What is a difference between Chinese tea and the tea in. the UK
A. The color. B. The function. C. The way of drinking.
7. Which tea does the woman like best
A. Oolong. B. Longjing. C. Pu’ er.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Why is the woman going to Chicago
A. To work as a judge. B. To attend a car show. C. To visit an exhibition.
9. What insurance does the woman want this time
A. Animal insurance. B. Car insurance. C. Flight insurance,
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第13 四个小题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a bridge. B. On a river. C. On a hill.
11. What can we know about the Chai n Bridge
A. It crosses the river Danube.
B. It was built in the 18th century.
C. It stands beside the Parliament.
12. Which place does Margaret Bridge lead to
A. A palace. B. An island. C. A castle.
13. What will be the first stop of the speakers
A. The President’s Palace.
B The National Library.
C. The Royal Castle.
听下面一段对话，回答第14 至第17四个小题。
14. What of the“ Terminator” series impressed the man most
A. The special effects.
B. The story line.
C. The action.
15. What do the“ Terminator” series and the“ Star War” series have in common
A. They are of the sci- fi.
B. They have no follow- ups.
C. They follow a time order.
16. What can we learn about Neil Diamond
A. He is a movie director.
B. He is a story writer.
C. He is a singer.
17. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Famous film stars.
B. Their favorite movies.
C. A story of a sea bird.
听下面一段独白，回答第18 至第 20 三个小题。
18. Which program was introduced in 2000
A. Family cycling holidays.
B. Cycling equipment sales.
C. Mountain cycling courses.
19. What is the most favored in the kids program
A. The first- aid course.
B. The campfire event.
C. The bicycle repairs training.
20. In which condition can a customer get a discount from the company
A. Subscribing to its newsletter.
B. Being introduced into its membership.
C. Attending as many programs as possible.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Student Photographic Competition
The 2024 competition is open to students attending Australian primary or secondary schools or colleges. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to become aware of the value and beauty of the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG). By exercising their photographic skills, students can share that beauty with other visitors.
All entries must be digital photographs taken in the ANBG between 30 August 2023 and 30 August 2024, featuring some aspect of the Gardens such as plants, wildlife or scenery.
For full information about the competition and its conditions and categories, download the information sheets for secondary schools & colleges and for primary schools.
Enter online at www .friendsanbg.org.au /schoolscomp 2024. Entries must be received bytheorganisersbefore5pmonFriday30August2024.Toavoiddelaysandcongestion (拥塞), submit your entry as early as possible.
Download the competition poster and share it with your other friends and networks This poster features prize- winning photographs from previous years’ competitions.
Cash prizes will be awarded:
Award to student Award to school or college
First Prize $250 $200
Second Prize $150 $100
Third Prize / /
Certificates will also be presented to all winners. Prize winners’ schools will be awarded celebratory native plants, too. Prize- winning entries will be on display in the Banksia Garden of the ANBG from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 27 October 2024. The selected photographs will be exhibited at A3 size. Presentation of prizes will be at 12 noon, Saturday28 September 2024.
For’ further information please email: schoolphoto@friendsanbg.org.au
1. What is the purpose of the competition
A. To raise money for the ANBG.
B. To offer photographic training.
C. To attract professional photographers.
D. To enhance appreciation of the ANBG.
2. What is a requirement for the entries
A. They must be shot in the ANBG.
B. They should be printed at A3 size.
C. They should be submitted by postal mail.
D. They must be taken before 30 August, 2024.
3. What will each prize winner get
A. Some cash. B. A certificate.
C. Some native plants. D. A competition poster.
B
The red-crowned crane (丹顶鹤) is a national first-class protected wildlife. However, due to environmental and ecological damage, the number of red-crowned cranes had been dangerously declining when Zhao Shiwei joined the Zhaoquan River Management Station in1992. Artificial breeding (繁殖) of red-crowned cranes became an important part of Zhao’s work.
3 red-crowned crane birds hatched at the station through his artificial program in 1996. But despite tasting success, Zhao and his team encountered hardships the following year. In1997, not a single red-crowned crane bird hatched. And in 1998, only one red-crowned crane chick hatched through artificial breeding, but it died soon after.
In 1999, the station rescued 7 injured red-crowned cranes from the wild, which brought a crucial ray of hope for the program. That drove Zhao and his colleagues to check temperature control devices, go through a huge amount of data, and seek advice from experts, hoping to achieve a breakthrough in artificial breeding. They tried every possible method, even consulting technicians from nearby chicken farms. Finally, the artificial breeding program improved a lot. Later, a record of 85 red-crowned crane birds hatched at the station through a combination of artificial and natural breeding methods. Over the past 30 years, Zhao has always been personally involved in the hatching process. “This part is the most crucial; there cannot be the slightest error,” he said.
Later, Zhao realized that with the number of artificially bred red-crowned cranes increasing, the bond between the cranes and humans was growing stronger. “But they are the spirits of nature and hence should return to nature,” Zhao said. Therefore, Zhao provided outdoor training to artificially bred red-crowned cranes in the reserve in order to increase the number of wild red- crowned cranes. Up to now, Zhao and his team have bred and released more than 200 red-crowned cranes after ensuring they will be able to survive in nature.
4. What does the author imply about the red-crowned cranes in the first two paragraphs
A. They face the danger of extinction.
B. They top all other wildlife in value.
C. Their artificial breeding started in 1992.
D. Their number stopped declining in 1996.
5. What was the turning point in the artificial breeding program
A. Rescuing 7 wild cranes. B. Hiring some wildlife experts.
C. Raising sufficient funds. D. Purchasing advanced devices.
6. Why did Zhao train cranes outdoors
A. To give tourists chances to admire cranes.
B. To improve cranes’ survival skills in the wild.
C. To increase the number of artificially-bred cranes.
D. To strengthen the bond between cranes and humans.
7. What can we learn from Zhao’s work
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Well begun is half done.
C Continuous efforts pay off. D. Opportunities lie in preparation.
C
Imagine a child asking a chatbot or voice assistant if Santa Claus is real. How should the AI respond, given that some families would prefer a lie over the truth This is a dilemma in the little-studied area of robots deception (欺骗).
Two Georgia Tech researchers, Kantwon Rogers and Reiden Webber, designed a driving simulation (模拟) experiment to investigate how intentional robot deception affects trust between humans and AI, and whether different types of apologies can help repair that trust.
In the simulation, participants were instructed to drive a“ robot-assisted car” to the hospital to save a friend’s life, while the AI assistant falsely warned of police ahead, advising participants to stay under the speed limit. Upon reaching the hospital, participants were informed that there were no police, and they received one of five different text-based responses from the robot — three admitting the lie, two offering a simple apology without admission. The study aimed to determine which type of apology was most effective in repairing trust after a robot’s lie.
The results of the experiment were surprising. 45% of the participants did not speed, because they believed the robot knew more about the situation than they did, revealing an overly trusting attitude toward AI. The results also indicated that while none of the apology types fully recovered trust, the apology with no admission of lying was statistically more effective in repairing trust than other responses.
The researchers’ final goal is to create a robot system that can learn when and how to lie or apologize during human-AI interactions. But they acknowledge that this is a complex issue. “We still know very little about AI deception, but we do know that lying is not always bad, and telling the truth isn’t always good,” Rogers said.“ So how can we make laws that support new ideas without harming them, while also keeping people safe ”
8. What is the aim of the experiment
A. To assess AI’s intentional responses.
B. To examine AI’s learning capabilities.
C. To evaluate AI’s assistance on driving.
D. To study AI deception’s impact on trust.
9. Which response from AI is the most effective in repairing trust in the experiment
A. “I am sorry.” B. “I lied to you.”
C. “You’ re at your destination.” D. “Forgive me for my fault.”
10. What might Rogers advise AI law makers to do
A. Balance innovation and users’ safety.
B. Prioritize protection of users’ privacy.
C. Promote moral behavior in AI systems.
D. Enforce clearer and stricter regulations.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The human-AI confidence crisis
B. A dilemma in human honesty
C. Is a robot system promising
D. AI deception: bad or not
D
Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a poker face, not showing what you are feeling Scientists at Nottingham Trent University say that wearing your heart on your face, could actually give you a significant social advantage.
The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months.
The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that for agreeable folks, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationship and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an“ affiliative (亲和) function,” or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions.
Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable,” suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to decipher. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well- liked.
The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, the next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working overtime on your behalf.
12. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the study
A. Its impact. B. Its findings. C. Its limitations. D. Its significance.
13. What may facial expressiveness serve as in negotiation settings
A. A way to frighten competitors.
B. A method to hide personalities.
C. A tool to show personal quality.
D. A strategy to settle disagreement.
14. What does the underlined word “decipher” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Copy. B. Overlook. C. Remember D. Interpret.
15. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study
A. Always wearing a still face. B. Learning to be an open book.
C. Speaking out inner emotions. D. Forcing a smile through tears.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Children experience the joy and wonder of new experiences almost daily. However, for many adults, these emotions get lost in the day to day repetition of everyday life and routine. ___16___
Trying new things is good for our brain. It helps us think more creatively and enhances confidence. It also helps us destress in that a new experience can help break harmful or negative routines. ___17___ We will consider things from new and different perspectives.
It is obvious that trying new things is good for our mental health. ___18___ Participating in new physical activities can improve our physical fitness, boost our energy levels, and enhance our overall health. For example, trying a new sport or exercise routine can increase our flexibility and strength. Having new experiences can also have a positive impact on our social lives. ___19___. When we step out of our comfort zones and engage in new activities, we· meet people with different backgrounds and perspectives, which can broaden our horizons and enrich our lives. Building new relationships can provide us with a sense of belonging.
Still, it can be scary to break routine and try something totally different. ___20___ Start small by breaking a goal into smaller steps. And be very specific about the goal. For example, instead of aiming to work on arm strength, make a goal of doing twenty arm curls (弯曲) a day. In addition, be realistic and make sure the goal s practicable in terms of finances and free time.
While it is easy to get caught up in the daily tiring activities of life, always keep in mind that doing something new can be the best thing we can do for ourselves. So we’d better make the wise choice.
A. However, it is also good for our body.
B. It can help us expand our social connections.
C. Luckily there are practical tips to make a change.
D. New experiences are critical for overcoming fears.
E. Doing something new also promotes flexible thinking.
F. Every new experience contributes to our personal growth.
G. And yet, new experiences are vital for our overall wellbeing.
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四个选项选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mr. Dalton taught us plane geometry (平面几何) 37 years ago. I was a quiet kid. I neither got in much trouble nor got ___21___. Somehow, plane geometry really ___22___ for me in his class.
Toward the end of the year, Mr. Dalton wanted to ___23___ our knowledge and gave us a 25-question true/false nationally standardized test. The test presented each problem with a conclusion shown. We were required to ___24___ the result using our theorems (定理).
I completed 24 problems quickly, but number seventeen was a ___25___! I spent thirty minutes on that proof and ___26___ I made it with all my efforts. ___27___, I marked the question true and handed in the test.
When the results came back the next day, my score was a 96, and number seventeen was ___28___ wrong! When Mr. Dalton asked if there were any questions, for the first time, my hand ___29___.
Instead of ____30____ that this was a nationally standardized test and there, couldn’t be anything wrong with the answers, Mr. Dalton did the most powerful thing. I’ve ever seen a teacher do: he held out the ____31____ to me with an encouraging smile on his face.
I went to the board for the first time and ____32____ my proof, using the whole board and three different colors of chalk. In the end, everyone clapped. Mr. Dalton gave ____33____ for my answer on number seventeen, and I ended up with a grade of 104.
What I experienced that day has ____34____ me well. I have been ____35____ to Mr. Dalton for empowering me to speak up as long as I think I’m right.
21. A. caught B. tired C. confused D. noticed
22. A. clicked B. appeared C. faded D. existed
23. A. expand B. check C. update D. improve
24. A. classify B. identify C. prove D. obtain
25. A. mystery B. purpose C. challenge D. comfort
26. A. immediately B. eventually C. gradually D. consistently
27. A. Encouraged B. Embarrassed C. Depressed D. Satisfied
28. A. assumed B. indicated C. marked D. approved
29. A. shot up B. reached out C. waved about D. drew back
30. A. suspecting B. arguing C. discussing D. admitting
31. A. board B. chalk C. paper D. book
32. A. understood B. explored C. reflected D. demonstrated
33. A. credit B. cause C. account D. evaluation
34. A. known B. suited C. served D. made
35. A. polite B. true C. open D. grateful
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。
For rail travelers awaiting departure, it is a common practice to have a meal at a restaurant within the station. The intelligent restaurant at Jinan Railway Station in Shandong Province ___36___ (bring) a brand-new change to this experience in the past two years for travelers.
___37___ traditional restaurants, the Gaotiexia intelligent restaurant operates without human servers or ___38___ (chef), relying entirely on robotic equipment for its functions. “We have employed six automatic cooking devices, which promise a dish delivery time of just five minutes from the moment of ordering to ___39___ it arrives at the customer’s table,” states Ren Guotao, the person in charge of the restaurant.
These advanced devices are capable of preparing 18 different dishes ___40___ (satisfy) the appetite of customers from diverse regions. The entire preparation process is sped up, with everything ready for customers minutes after they complete the payment. For passengers in a hurry, the cooking devices can even make a delicious bowl of beef noodles within ___41___ duration of mere 48 seconds, fully displaying their high efficiency. The restaurant is also fitted with a smart machine ___42___ serves up coffee, milk, and ice cream.
The ___43___ (integrate) of cutting-edge technology in the Gaotiexia intelligent restaurant enhances the convenience and hygiene (卫生) for travelers, ___44___ (offer) them a novel and efficient way to enjoy a meal while waiting for their train. As such, it has become a ____45____ (prefer) dining destination for many rail travelers passing through Jinan Railway Station.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40 分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，在暑假参与了一次社区志愿者服务活动。请你给英国朋友 Frank写封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
1. 你做的工作；
2. 你的收获。
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。
Dear Frank,
I hope this letter finds you well.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
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。
My love for dance began when I was very young and I would dream to be a star dancer from time to time. With the drama festival approaching, the school’s drama club had released a notice for the dancer audition (试镜) for The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And of course I was the first one to sign up.
As I left the stage after my audition at school, I could feel it. The power. The future. I knew that someday when dancers’ magazines wrote about me, they would say this moment was when my rise to a star began.
My ballet slippers hurt my feet, but I figured that was helpful. In The Twelve Dancing Princesses, the princesses danced all night so they probably had foot pain, too. My performance was more genuine because of my pain. I needed to show my devotion even when I wasn’t on stage, so I approached Mr. Ellison, the drama club advisor. He told me that casting (角色分配) will be posted tomorrow.“ Thank you, sir,” I said, using the almost British pronunciation of Hollywood stars in the 1940s. I was so sure that Mr. Ellison would cast me as a princess.
The next morning, I went to read the cast list. The twelve princesses were first, by number. I scanned from One to Twelve, but none by me. At the bottom of the casting list, my name finally appeared. My role was a really small one, an old woman who helped a soldier, not one of the princesses! I was desperately disappointed. Mr. Ellison must have made a mistake! No one else in the school had my skills or preparation!.
I found him in his classroom, but he insisted there was no mistake and emphasized that every role in a play was important. Unable to accept the fact, I burst into tears. Mr. Ellison managed to calm me down and encouraged me to have a try in the rehearsal (排练).
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
The next day, I dragged myself to the rehearsal.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finally, the great day arrived and “the old woman” couldn’t wait to get on stage.
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2024-2025学年山东省济南市高三上学期开学英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What will the woman do on Sunday
A. Meet a friend. B. Have a family meal. C. Move into a new house.
2. Why was the woman angry
A. She couldn’t find the man.
B. She forgot to visit the man.
C. She had missed a meeting.
3. When will the man have a vacation
A. In July. B. In August. C. In a week.
4. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. Waiting for promotion.
B. Working elsewhere.
C. Holding the job.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Sales person and customer.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What is a difference between Chinese tea and the tea in. the UK
A. The color. B. The function. C. The way of drinking.
7. Which tea does the woman like best
A. Oolong. B. Longjing. C. Pu’ er.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Why is the woman going to Chicago
A. To work as a judge. B. To attend a car show. C. To visit an exhibition.
9. What insurance does the woman want this time
A. Animal insurance. B. Car insurance. C. Flight insurance,
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第13 四个小题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a bridge. B. On a river. C. On a hill.
11. What can we know about the Chai n Bridge
A. It crosses the river Danube.
B. It was built in the 18th century.
C. It stands beside the Parliament.
12. Which place does Margaret Bridge lead to
A. A palace. B. An island. C. A castle.
13. What will be the first stop of the speakers
A. The President’s Palace.
B. The National Library.
C. The Royal Castle.
听下面一段对话，回答第14 至第17四个小题。
14. What of the“ Terminator” series impressed the man most
A. The special effects.
B. The story line.
C. The action.
15. What do the“ Terminator” series and the“ Star War” series have in common
A. They are of the sci- fi.
B. They have no follow- ups.
C. They follow a time order.
16. What can we learn about Neil Diamond
A. He is a movie director.
B. He is a story writer.
C. He is a singer.
17. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Famous film stars.
B. Their favorite movies.
C. A story of a sea bird.
听下面一段独白，回答第18 至第 20 三个小题。
18. Which program was introduced in 2000
A. Family cycling holidays.
B. Cycling equipment sales.
C. Mountain cycling courses.
19. What is the most favored in the kids program
A. The first- aid course.
B. The campfire event.
C. The bicycle repairs training.
20. In which condition can a customer get a discount from the company
A. Subscribing to its newsletter.
B. Being introduced into its membership.
C. Attending as many programs as possible.
听力答案略
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Student Photographic Competition
The 2024 competition is open to students attending Australian primary or secondary schools or colleges. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to become aware of the value and beauty of the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG). By exercising their photographic skills, students can share that beauty with other visitors.
All entries must be digital photographs taken in the ANBG between 30 August 2023 and 30 August 2024, featuring some aspect of the Gardens such as plants, wildlife or scenery.
For full information about the competition and its conditions and categories, download the information sheets for secondary schools & colleges and for primary schools.
Enter online at www .friendsanbg.org.au /schoolscomp 2024. Entries must be received bytheorganisersbefore5pmonFriday30August2024.Toavoiddelaysandcongestion (拥塞), submit your entry as early as possible.
Download the competition poster and share it with your other friends and networks. This poster features prize- winning photographs from previous years’ competitions.
Cash prizes will be awarded:
Award to student Award to school or college
First Prize $250 $200
Second Prize $150 $100
Third Prize / /
Certificates will also be presented to all winners. Prize winners’ schools will be awarded celebratory native plants, too. Prize- winning entries will be on display in the Banksia Garden of the ANBG from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 27 October 2024. The selected photographs will be exhibited at A3 size. Presentation of prizes will be at 12 noon, Saturday28 September 2024.
For’ further information please email: schoolphoto@friendsanbgorg.au
1. What is the purpose of the competition
A. To raise money for the ANBG.
B. To offer photographic training.
C. To attract professional photographers.
D. To enhance appreciation of the ANBG.
2. What is a requirement for the entries
A. They must be shot in the ANBG.
B. They should be printed at A3 size.
C. They should be submitted by postal mail.
D. They must be taken before 30 August, 2024.
3. What will each prize winner get
A. Some cash. B. A certificate.
C. Some native plants. D. A competition poster.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
B
The red-crowned crane (丹顶鹤) is a national first-class protected wildlife. However, due to environmental and ecological damage, the number of red-crowned cranes had been dangerously declining when Zhao Shiwei joined the Zhaoquan River Management Station in1992. Artificial breeding (繁殖) of red-crowned cranes became an important part of Zhao’s work.
3 red-crowned crane birds hatched at the station through his artificial program in 1996. But despite tasting success, Zhao and his team encountered hardships the following year. In1997, not a single red-crowned crane bird hatched. And in 1998, only one red-crowned crane chick hatched through artificial breeding, but it died soon after.
In 1999, the station rescued 7 injured red-crowned cranes from the wild, which brought a crucial ray of hope for the program. That drove Zhao and his colleagues to check temperature control devices, go through a huge amount of data, and seek advice from experts, hoping to achieve a breakthrough in artificial breeding. They tried every possible method, even consulting technicians from nearby chicken farms. Finally, the artificial breeding program improved a lot. Later, a record of 85 red-crowned crane birds hatched at the station through a combination of artificial and natural breeding methods. Over the past 30 years, Zhao has always been personally involved in the hatching process. “This part is the most crucial; there cannot be the slightest error,” he said.
Later, Zhao realized that with the number of artificially bred red-crowned cranes increasing, the bond between the cranes and humans was growing stronger. “But they are the spirits of nature and hence should return to nature,” Zhao said. Therefore, Zhao provided outdoor training to artificially bred red-crowned cranes in the reserve in order to increase the number of wild red- crowned cranes. Up to now, Zhao and his team have bred and released more than 200 red-crowned cranes after ensuring they will be able to survive in nature.
4. What does the author imply about the red-crowned cranes in the first two paragraphs
A. They face the danger of extinction.
B. They top all other wildlife in value.
C. Their artificial breeding started in 1992.
D. Their number stopped declining in 1996.
5. What was the turning point in the artificial breeding program
A. Rescuing 7 wild cranes. B. Hiring some wildlife experts.
C. Raising sufficient funds. D. Purchasing advanced devices.
6. Why did Zhao train cranes outdoors
A. To give tourists chances to admire cranes.
B. To improve cranes’ survival skills in the wild.
C. To increase the number of artificially-bred cranes.
D. To strengthen the bond between cranes and humans.
7. What can we learn from Zhao’s work
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Well begun is half done.
C. Continuous efforts pay off. D. Opportunities lie in preparation.
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
Imagine a child asking a chatbot or voice assistant if Santa Claus is real. How should the AI respond, given that some families would prefer a lie over the truth This is a dilemma in the little-studied area of robots deception (欺骗).
Two Georgia Tech researchers, Kantwon Rogers and Reiden Webber, designed a driving simulation (模拟) experiment to investigate how intentional robot deception affects trust between humans and AI, and whether different types of apologies can help repair that trust.
In the simulation, participants were instructed to drive a“ robot-assisted car” to the hospital to save a friend’s life, while the AI assistant falsely warned of police ahead, advising participants to stay under the speed limit. Upon reaching the hospital, participants were informed that there were no police, and they received one of five different text-based responses from the robot — three admitting the lie, two offering a simple apology without admission. The study aimed to determine which type of apology was most effective in repairing trust after a robot’s lie.
The results of the experiment were surprising. 45% of the participants did not speed, because they believed the robot knew more about the situation than they did, revealing an overly trusting attitude toward AI. The results also indicated that while none of the apology types fully recovered trust, the apology with no admission of lying was statistically more effective in repairing trust than other responses.
The researchers’ final goal is to create a robot system that can learn when and how to lie or apologize during human-AI interactions. But they acknowledge that this is a complex issue. “We still know very little about AI deception, but we do know that lying is not always bad, and telling the truth isn’t always good,” Rogers said.“ So how can we make laws that support new ideas without harming them, while also keeping people safe ”
8. What is the aim of the experiment
A. To assess AI’s intentional responses.
B. To examine AI’s learning capabilities.
C. To evaluate AI’s assistance on driving.
D. To study AI deception’s impact on trust.
9. Which response from AI is the most effective in repairing trust in the experiment
A. “I am sorry.” B. “I lied to you.”
C. “You’ re at your destination.” D. “Forgive me for my fault.”
10. What might Rogers advise AI law makers to do
A. Balance innovation and users’ safety.
B. Prioritize protection of users’ privacy.
C. Promote moral behavior in AI systems.
D. Enforce clearer and stricter regulations.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The human-AI confidence crisis
B. A dilemma in human honesty
C. Is a robot system promising
D. AI deception: bad or not
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. A 11. D
D
Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a poker face, not showing what you are feeling Scientists at Nottingham Trent University say that wearing your heart on your face, could actually give you a significant social advantage.
The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months.
The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that for agreeable folks, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationship and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an“ affiliative (亲和) function,” or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions.
Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable,” suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to decipher. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well- liked.
The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, the next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working overtime on your behalf.
12. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the study
A. Its impact. B. Its findings. C. Its limitations. D. Its significance.
13. What may facial expressiveness serve as in negotiation settings
A. A way to frighten competitors.
B. A method to hide personalities.
C. A tool to show personal quality.
D. A strategy to settle disagreement.
14. What does the underlined word “decipher” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Copy. B. Overlook. C. Remember D. Interpret.
15. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study
A. Always wearing a still face. B. Learning to be an open book.
C. Speaking out inner emotions. D. Forcing a smile through tears.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. D 15. B
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Children experience the joy and wonder of new experiences almost daily. However, for many adults, these emotions get lost in the day to day repetition of everyday life and routine. ___16___
Trying new things is good for our brain It helps us think more creatively and enhances confidence. It also helps us destress in that a new experience can help break harmful or negative routines. ___17___ We will consider things from new and different perspectives.
It is obvious that trying new things is good for our mental health. ___18___ Participating in new physical activities can improve our physical fitness, boost our energy levels, and enhance our overall health. For example, trying a new sport or exercise routine can increase our flexibility and strength. Having new experiences can also have a positive impact on our social lives. ___19___. When we step out of our comfort zones and engage in new activities, we· meet people with different backgrounds and perspectives, which can broaden our horizons and enrich our lives. Building new relationships can provide us with a sense of belonging.
Still, it can be scary to break routine and try something totally different. ___20___ Start small by breaking a goal into smaller steps. And be very specific about the goal. For example, instead of aiming to work on arm strength, make a goal of doing twenty arm curls (弯曲) a day. In addition, be realistic and make sure the goal s practicable in terms of finances and free time.
While it is easy to get caught up in the daily tiring activities of life, always keep in mind that doing something new can be the best thing we can do for ourselves. So we’d better make the wise choice.
A. However, it is also good for our body.
B. It can help us expand our social connections.
C. Luckily there are practical tips to make a change.
D. New experiences are critical for overcoming fears.
E. Doing something new also promotes flexible thinking.
F. Every new experience contributes to our personal growth.
G. And yet, new experiences are vital for our overall wellbeing.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. C
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四个选项选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mr. Dalton taught us plane geometry (平面几何) 37 years ago. I was a quiet kid. I neither got in much trouble nor got ___21___. Somehow, plane geometry really ___22___ for me in his class.
Toward the end of the year, Mr. Dalton wanted to ___23___ our knowledge and gave us a 25-question true/false nationally standardized test. The test presented each problem with a conclusion shown. We were required to ___24___ the result using our theorems (定理).
I completed 24 problems quickly, but number seventeen was a ___25___! I spent thirty minutes on that proof and ___26___ I made it with all my efforts. ___27___, I marked the question true and handed in the test.
When the results came back the next day, my score was a 96, and number seventeen was ___28___ wrong! When Mr. Dalton asked if there were any questions, for the first time, my hand ___29___.
Instead of ____30____ that this was a nationally standardized test and there, couldn’t be anything wrong with the answers, Mr. Dalton did the most powerful thing. I’ve ever seen a teacher do: he held out the ____31____ to me with an encouraging smile on his face.
I went to the board for the first time and ____32____ my proof, using the whole board and three different colors of chalk. In the end, everyone clapped. Mr. Dalton gave ____33____ for my answer on number seventeen, and I ended up with a grade of 104.
What I experienced that day has ____34____ me well. I have been ____35____ to Mr. Dalton for empowering me to speak up as long as I think I’m right.
21. A. caught B. tired C. confused D. noticed
22. A. clicked B. appeared C. faded D. existed
23. A. expand B. check C. update D. improve
24. A. classify B. identify C. prove D. obtain
25. A. mystery B. purpose C. challenge D. comfort
26. A. immediately B. eventually C. gradually D. consistently
27. A. Encouraged B. Embarrassed C. Depressed D. Satisfied
28. A. assumed B. indicated C. marked D. approved
29 A. shot up B. reached out C. waved about D. drew back
30. A. suspecting B. arguing C. discussing D. admitting
31. A. board B. chalk C. paper D. book
32. A. understood B. explored C. reflected D. demonstrated
33. A. credit B. cause C. account D. evaluation
34. A. known B. suited C. served D. made
35. A. polite B. true C. open D. grateful
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. 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。
For rail travelers awaiting departure, it is a common practice to have a meal at a restaurant within the station. The intelligent restaurant at Jinan Railway Station in Shandong Province ___36___ (bring) a brand-new change to this experience in the past two years for travelers.
___37___ traditional restaurants, the Gaotiexia intelligent restaurant operates without human servers or ___38___ (chef), relying entirely on robotic equipment for its functions. “We have employed six automatic cooking devices, which promise a dish delivery time of just five minutes from the moment of ordering to ___39___ it arrives at the customer’s table,” states Ren Guotao, the person in charge of the restaurant.
These advanced devices are capable of preparing 18 different dishes ___40___ (satisfy) the appetite of customers from diverse regions. The entire preparation process is sped up, with everything ready for customers minutes after they complete the payment. For passengers in a hurry, the cooking devices can even make a delicious bowl of beef noodles within ___41___ duration of mere 48 seconds, fully displaying their high efficiency. The restaurant is also fitted with a smart machine ___42___ serves up coffee, milk, and ice cream.
The ___43___ (integrate) of cutting-edge technology in the Gaotiexia intelligent restaurant enhances the convenience and hygiene (卫生) for travelers, ___44___ (offer) them a novel and efficient way to enjoy a meal while waiting for their train. As such, it has become a ____45____ (prefer) dining destination for many rail travelers passing through Jinan Railway Station.
【答案】36. has brought
37. Unlike 38. chefs
39. when 40. to satisfy
41. the 42. that##which
43. integration
44. offering
45. preferred
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40 分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，在暑假参与了一次社区志愿者服务活动。请你给英国朋友 Frank写封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
1. 你做的工作；
2. 你的收获。
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。
Dear Frank,
I hope this letter finds you well.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Frank,
I hope this letter finds you well.
During the summer vacation, I participated in a community volunteer service activity. My main tasks included helping to clean up the local park and assisting in organizing a charity event for underprivileged children. This experience was incredibly rewarding as it allowed me to give back to the community and develop a deeper sense of social responsibility. I also made new friends and learned valuable teamwork skills. I am looking forward to participating in more such activities in the future.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
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。
My love for dance began when I was very young and I would dream to be a star dancer from time to time. With the drama festival approaching, the school’s drama club had released a notice for the dancer audition (试镜) for The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And of course I was the first one to sign up.
As I left the stage after my audition at school, I could feel it. The power. The future. I knew that someday when dancers’ magazines wrote about me, they would say this moment was when my rise to a star began.
My ballet slippers hurt my feet, but I figured that was helpful. In The Twelve Dancing Princesses, the princesses danced all night so they probably had foot pain, too. My performance was more genuine because of my pain. I needed to show my devotion even when I wasn’t on stage, so I approached Mr. Ellison, the drama club advisor. He told me that casting (角色分配) will be posted tomorrow.“ Thank you, sir,” I said, using the almost British pronunciation of Hollywood stars in the 1940s. I was so sure that Mr. Ellison would cast me as a princess.
The next morning, I went to read the cast list. The twelve princesses were first, by number. I scanned from One to Twelve, but none by me. At the bottom of the casting list, my name finally appeared. My role was a really small one, an old woman who helped a soldier, not one of the princesses! I was desperately disappointed. Mr. Ellison must have made a mistake! No one else in the school had my skills or preparation!.
I found him in his classroom, but he insisted there was no mistake and emphasized that every role in a play was important. Unable to accept the fact, I burst into tears. Mr. Ellison managed to calm me down and encouraged me to have a try in the rehearsal (排练).
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next day, I dragged myself to the rehearsal.
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Finally, the great day arrived and “the old woman” couldn’t wait to get on stage.
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【答案】The next day, I dragged myself to the rehearsal, still feeling disheartened. As we began, I watched the princesses dance gracefully, a twinge of jealousy stirring within me. But then, as I started to act out my role, something shifted. Mr. Ellison’s words echoed in my mind, “Every role is important.” Gradually, I immersed myself in the character of the old woman. My lines flowed naturally, and I found a newfound respect for my role. To my surprise, my performance drew applause from my peers. This small role, I realized, could be a powerful one.
Finally, the great day arrived, and “the old woman” couldn’t wait to get on stage. As the curtains opened, a rush of excitement filled me. I delivered my lines with conviction, feeling more alive on stage than I had ever been. The audience laughed at my humorous lines, and I felt a sense of accomplishment. When the final curtain fell, the applause was deafening. Mr. Ellison’s words had been right — every role was important. I had found my place in the spotlight, not as a princess, but as an old woman who helped a soldier. And it was enough.