山西省阳泉市2024-2025学年高三上学期联考英语试卷（含答案）
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2024-2025学年山西省阳泉市高三8月月考英语试卷
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
FUTURE STARS — SUMMER EDITION — Digital Exhibition
About this Event
Experience the Magic of Art at Future Stars Summer Edition, a Spectacular Digital Art Show at The Holy Art Gallery in London.
The Holy Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Summer edition of Future Stars, a physical art show that will leave you thrilled and inspired. Join us on a journey through the fascinating world of art, showcasing exceptional artworks by talented artists from around the world!
This event will feature a selection of artworks across various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and more. Each piece has been thoughtfully chosen to showcase the immense talent of creatives from every part of the world.
At The Holy Art Gallery, we believe in the power of art to bring joy and inspiration to people’s lives. That’s why we have carefully designed this Summer edition to create a magical atmosphere that will transport you to a world of wonder and awe. Prepare to be attracted by stunning visuals, complex details, and thought-inspiring concepts that will light your imagination.
Book your FREE TICKETS now and secure your spot at the Summer edition of “Future Stars London” digital exhibition! The admission is FREE, and there will be an open wine bar for the audience!
Private Viewing on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 19:30 — 2:00 Open to the public until August 25th
The Factory, 21 — 31 Shacklewell Ln, London, E82DA
Tickets for FUTURE STARS — SUMMER EDITION — Digital Exhibition can be booked here.
Ticket Information Ticket Price
Private viewing/Opening event Free
General Admission Free
21. What makes the exhibition special
A. A free entry. B. An open coffee bar. C. A selection of art works. D. A hands-on experience.
22. For what purpose is this event arranged
A. To bring the visitors to a virtual world. B. To advertise the art works by talented artists.
C. To create an academic atmosphere for the city. D. To bring pleasure and inspiration to the art fans.
23 Which of the following is a proper time to visit the exhibition
A. August 20th. B. September 16th. C. October 25th. D. December 12th.
B
When Hurricane Gilbert struck her native Jamaica in her childhood, Morrison and her family were left without running water in their home for three months. Every day, they traveled to her grandfather's home near the business district where water had already been restored to collect what they needed for the day.
Watching her community recover from the hurricane taught Morrison a number of lessons she'd hang onto for the rest of her life:water is a critical resource and utility;people and organizations want to help after a disaster;and, because organization is difficult after such events, it's not always easy to determine what actions will help most.
Morrison, who received a master's degree in engineering science at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(SEAS), has spent the last 14 years trying to create a bridge between organizations looking to make a difference. In 2010, she co-founded Do Good Jamaica, a non-profit organization that's undertaken a number of projects around early childhood development, climate and emotional recovery in Jamaica, and has provided a digital database that connects organizations looking to cooperate on other kinds of projects. “We have our own projects that we do, but we also help a lot of groups that have their own projects.”
Do Good Jamaica started with the pursuit of a world record. Morrison had just joined the Rotary Clubs of Kingston when she read about a Rotary Club in California that had recently set a Guinness World Record for the most books donated to charity in seven days. Knowing that there was a shortage of children's books at Jamaican libraries, Morrison went to her own club to break the record.
Morrison also contacted charitable organizations, set up corporate sponsorships from booksellers like Scholastic, and even sought private donations through her alumni network at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. “That showed me the power of people working together on a single goal, ”she said.
24. Why does the author mention Morrison's childhood experience
A. To illustrate her stubborn nature.
B. To introduce hardships she once suffered.
C. To reveal the source power for her future career.
D. To indicate a lack of efficiency of the local public service.
25. What can be learned about Do Good Jamaica
A. It was independently set up by Morrison.
B. It started with the attempt to break a Guinness Record.
C. It mainly helps other groups with their voluntary projects.
D. It functions as a bond between organizations and the government.
26. What do Morrison's words mean in the last paragraph
A. She has a team of high efficiency.
B. She stresses the importance of friendship.
C. She is proud of her good quality social network.
D. She received much help and support in her voluntary work
27. Which of the following words can best describe Morrison
A. Responsible and devoted. B. Ambitious and loyal.
C. Honest and hardworking. D. Stubborn and idealistic.
C
Today, there are dozens of large language model (LLM) chat-bots (聊天机器人) aimed at mental health care — addressing everything from loneliness among seniors to anxiety and depression in teens. Apps like Wysa, Woebot, and Tess have millions of users.
But the effectiveness of these apps is unclear. Even more unclear is how well these apps work in supporting some specific, marginalized (边缘化的) groups.
A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Emory University found that while large language models can offer fast, on-demand support, they frequently fail to grasp the specific challenges that many members of the community face. That failure could lead the chatbot to give at best unhelpful and at worst dangerous advice. The paper was presented at the ACM conference on Human Factors in Computing System in Honolulu.
The researchers interviewed 31 participants, roughly accounting for three-quarters of the tested people, about how the chatbots supported their individual needs. On one hand, some participants reported that the chatbots offered a safe space to explore and express their problems. But many of the participants also noted the programs’s hortfalls. One participant wrote, “I don’t think I remember any time that it gave me a solution. If I would tell it that I’m upset with someone, it will suggest maybe talking to that person.
“The boilerplate (公式化) nature of the chatbots’ responses highlights their failure to recognize the complex and specific experiences or situations, making the chatbots’ suggestions feel emotionally disengaged, ” said Ma, a co-first author of the paper. The chatbots also gave some participants bad advice — telling one person to quit his job, without considering his financial or personal consequences.
Ma stressed, “There are ways we could improve these limitations by fine tuning the LLMs for contexts relevant to the users of a specific community, or regularly updating feedback loops, but we wonder if this tendency to adopt technology at every aspect of social problem is the right approach, ” said Ma. “There are aspects of mental health that cannot be solved with LLM chatbots — such as discrimination, bullying, or the lack of representation. For that, we need a complete support system.”
28. Why did the researchers conduct the study
A. To prove the advancement of the apps.
B. To evaluate whether the apps are worth their prices.
C. To identify what challenges the marginalized groups face.
D. To find out how well the apps meet the needs of certain groups.
29. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on about the study
A. Its findings. B. Its process. C. Its participants. D. Its significance.
30. What do we know from the interview
A. Many participants admitted the chat-bots are helpful.
B. Chat-bots tend to fail to identify complicated experiences.
C. Chat-bots sometimes mislead users on their financial decisions.
D. Altogether 31 persons participated in the test mentioned.
31. What does Ma think of using chat-bots to sovle social problems
A. Some technological limitations can never be overcome.
B. A complete support system is needed other than technology.
C. They need updating to successfully tackle all social problems.
D. There exist moral concerns about using them to solve social issues.
D
There are many ways to be healthy in the modern era due to the innovations in medicine and fitness. Working out, eating clean, and taking our vitamins and supplements are all great ways to be healthy. Healthy distancing is another way to remove toxins (毒素) from our minds and bodies.
A few years ago, the world came to a stop from a pandemic (大流行病), and the term social distance came about to be. Similarly, based on a common principle, we sometimes have to distance ourselves from what can be a mind virus that is more sophisticated than any known biological disease. It’s completely OK to give ourselves space from those who don’t mean well to us. Misery is infectious and weakens our immune system to become bitter.
Usually, due to our internal defense mechanisms and instinctual reactions, we are alerted if a situation or person is not suitable for our well-being in a positive, self-preserving manner. If a relative or a friend is being harmful in their actions, the proper way to handle the form of abuse is to separate ourselves from the situation.
Verify your self-worth in this world. Hang around more positive and productive people. We are the company we keep around. That is not an outdated saying. The company we keep close to reflects aspects of how we see ourselves. Our company reveals how far off or how close we are to the good andbad of this world.
Learn to be OK with alone time, but don’t overdo it. It’s easy to get lost in the dense forest of seclusion (隔绝；隐居). Alone time is needed, but so many mental llnesses can come from remaining atracted to and separated from people. Depression, anger problems, paranoia, and a laundry list of self-inflicted injuries from the addiction of idolizing ourselves alone.
Healthy distancing isn’t cutting someone off forever but making a mature decision to make sure our peace and happiness are solid. Healthy distancing maintains a balance of a stable mind, body, and spirit.
32. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To compare ways of keeping healthy.
B. To introduce the topic — social distancing.
C. To highlight the advancement of medicine.
D. To clarify the necessity of keeping minds healthy.
33. What does the underlined word “sophisticated” mean in paragraph 2
A. Complicated. B. Sensitive. C. Intelligent. D. Delicate.
34. In what way does our company matter according to the text
A. It contributes to or damages our career.
B It keeps us away from mental illnesses.
C. It reveals how we get along with this world.
D. It mirrors how we see ourselves and the world.
35. What is the author’s attitude towards social distancing
A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Objective. D. Unclear.
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。
Chances are you’ve heard that meditation (冥想) is good for you. Most of us associate meditation with siting quietly in a dark room and clearing your mind for 20 minutes in perfect silence. ___36___
Gratitude meditation simply means focusing on and acknowledging the things you are grateful for. ___37___ Therefore, it’s very easy to build a gratitude meditation practice.
___38___ In fact, studies have shown that being mindfully grateful can actually rewire your brain to make you better able to deal with life’s challenges going forward. It promotes optimism and can calm you down when you are feeling anxious or stressed. By focusing on the people, places, things, and experiences that you are grateful for rather than what you don’t have or what you have lost, your day-to-day mood can improve, and your ability to see the good over the bad can be strengthened.
Sometimes, we can have a bit of a prejudice towards negativity. This keeps us alert (警觉的) to and safe from danger. ___39___ We can easily forget the positive things in our lives when we focus on what we have to do when things are bad.
The point of gratitude meditation, however, is not to forget or ignore the injustices or suffering in the world, nor is it meant to erase the problems you yourself are struggling with. Instead, it works to open our eyes to the larger systems at play in our lives. ___40___ Practicing gratitude meditation can get us “unstuck” from a place of self-absorption or anxiety by encouraging us to look at the bigger picture.
A. It can be done anywhere, at any time.
B. But gratitude meditation is very different.
C. A gratitude meditation can also be very specific.
D. However, this nature does not always mean a good thing to us.
E. It’s important to note that gratitude meditation is not a cure-all.
F. It helps us recognize our successes while acknowledging our challenges.
G. It’s been proven that practicing gratitude increases your feelings of happiness.
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。
Wanderlust (酷爱旅游 ) is in my DNA. By the time I was six months old, I already had my own frequent flyer number and would ___41___ my parents on trips.
My mom was a pioneer in the travel industry, and it’s ___42___ to say that I know a thing or two about family adventures around the globe. So when a traveller came to me ___43___ a 10-day action-packed family trip through Peru, I was up to the challenge.
One of my favourite things about being a trip ___44___ is planning a bespoke trip (定制旅行). Of course, every trip offers an exciting ___45___ of challenging activities, inspiring cultural experiences, incredible restaurants, and a(n) ___46___ unique view on the region, but bespoke trips are a kind of travel alchemy (旅行炼金术) —a(n) ___47___ to create something truly magical.
My first customer was an energetic woman named Linda. “I’d like you to put together a trip for my son and me” she said. After ___48___ out what was on their must-see ___49___, I began pulling together the perfect trip. “We’d love to see Machu Picchu,” she said, “but I think it would be great to have some more ‘off-the-road’ ____50____, a chance to ____51____ our comfort zone. Take us by bike, on foot, whatever you ____52____. We want to see the best that Peru has to ____53____ , and we’re not afraid to get a little muddy in the ____54____ .” That was all I needed to hear.
Next, it was my ____55____ to generate an unforgettable experience for the family and a sense of joy for me.
41. A. meet B. accompany C. track D. leave
42. A. safe B. strange C. pitiful D. crazy
43. A. purchasing B. delaying C. requesting D. canceling
44. A. engineer B. writer C. guide D. designer
45. A. combination B. competition C. performance D. ceremony
46. A. especially B. completely C. slightly D. hardly
47. A. excuse B. order C. task D. opportunity
48. A. pulling B. trying C. finding D. handing
49. A. menu B. list C. desire D. destination
50. A. experiences B. picnics C. parties D. accidents
51. A. get rid of B. look back on C. get out of D. get used to
52. A. dream B. assess C. command D. recommend
53. A. offer B. prepare C. perform D. serve
54. A. flood B. process C. match D. training
55. A. hobby B. schedule C. turn D. position
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。
Hundreds of thousands of bookworms tuned in to Xinhua’s live stream interview with teacher-turned-influencer Dong Yuhui on the eve of this year’s World Book and Copyright Day. Known for his ___56___ (engage) speeches, and encyclopedic (百科全书般的) knowledge, Dong shared his ___57___ (person) story and thoughts on reading.
“Inside books, we can find the most intense feelings, the most profound wisdom, and the ___58___ (high) aspirations of human beings,” the teacher said during the show. The quote quickly circulated online and ___59___ (feature) in media headlines.
The 31-year-old influencer, ___60___ was born in rural area of Shaanxi province, is popular on China’s video-sharing platform Douyin. As an enthusiastic book-lover since childhood, Dong has always peppered his livestream sessions with anecdotes and ___61___ (quote) from famous figures in history, ranging ___62___ Confucius to Shakespeare, from ancient Chinese poet Du Fu, to the late Colombian novelist.
“Put down the mobile phone and enjoy ___63___ fragrance (香味) of books. My biggest takeaway from Dong Yuhui’s livestream channel is to awaken my love of reading,” says a viewer from Sichuan province.
Dong also weighed in on the question of how books can change a person’s life. “The life that we refer to here cannot be ___64___ (mere) defined by result — what kind of job you get, whether it is decent and well-paid or not, or how much profit you get from reading. That is too narrow a definition. In life, we read ____65____ (inspire) ourselves.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假设你是学生会主席李华，你校拟举办以“科技强国，筑梦有我(Building a technological power, starting with you and me)”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请用英语写一则通知发表在校英文网站上。内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动时间、地点及注意事项；
3. 号召学生积极参与。
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。
Notice
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students' Union
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
At tea-making time every year in Kenya, Boss Kende would personally monitor the process in the workshop. This year was no exception.
Boss Kende was an expert in tea-making and very fond of the flavor of tea. Seeing the green tea leaves drying, he felt like it was a grand and fascinating ceremony, as magical as the birth of a child. He was filled with joy when participating in this process, even feeling a little moved. After breakfast, Boss Kende went to the workshop. The familiar smell of tea leaves made him feel refreshed. The workers were busy working. All the tea leaves collected from the tea farmers yesterday were ready to be dried.
“Ah, there you are, Boss!” When the workers saw him coming, they immediately greeted him. “Hi, guys! How is everything with you ” With a smile, he approached the iron pot used for drying tea leaves to start working.
“Kende, this batch of tea is of very high quality, but it’s a pity the leaves were bitten by insects. I wonder whether the flavor will suffer because of it.” The man who was speaking was named Kipsang from the tea farm.
When the tea leaves were delivered to the workshop from the farm, insects were clearly seen on the leaves. The son of Boss Kende proposed purchasing them at a lower price. When Kende learnt about this, he insisted his son still pay the originally agreed-to price. The villagers were very grateful, but felt a little indebted to Kende.
“Don’t worry! This batch of tea leaves will be made into black tea. When they’re ready, we’ll first taste them before putting them on the market. In the worst case, if it’s actually a loss, I can still afford it.” The boss comforted Kipsang as he worked. Boss Kende kept holding up tea leaves and then spread them out in the pot. The water in the leaves was gradually evaporating.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, a refreshing pleasant smell blossomed out.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“Sometimes, what appears bad is not really bad,” Kende smiled after tasting the tea with his son.
2024-2025学年山西省阳泉市高三8月月考英语试卷
答案版
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
FUTURE STARS — SUMMER EDITION — Digital Exhibition
About this Event
Experience the Magic of Art at Future Stars Summer Edition, a Spectacular Digital Art Show at The Holy Art Gallery in London.
The Holy Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Summer edition of Future Stars, a physical art show that will leave you thrilled and inspired. Join us on a journey through the fascinating world of art, showcasing exceptional artworks by talented artists from around the world!
This event will feature a selection of artworks across various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and more. Each piece has been thoughtfully chosen to showcase the immense talent of creatives from every part of the world.
At The Holy Art Gallery, we believe in the power of art to bring joy and inspiration to people’s lives. That’s why we have carefully designed this Summer edition to create a magical atmosphere that will transport you to a world of wonder and awe. Prepare to be attracted by stunning visuals, complex details, and thought-inspiring concepts that will light your imagination.
Book your FREE TICKETS now and secure your spot at the Summer edition of “Future Stars London” digital exhibition! The admission is FREE, and there will be an open wine bar for the audience!
Private Viewing on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 19:30 — 2:00 Open to the public until August 25th
The Factory, 21 — 31 Shacklewell Ln, London, E82DA
Tickets for FUTURE STARS — SUMMER EDITION — Digital Exhibition can be booked here.
Ticket Information Ticket Price
Private viewing/Opening event Free
General Admission Free
21. What makes the exhibition special
A. A free entry. B. An open coffee bar. C. A selection of art works. D. A hands-on experience.
22. For what purpose is this event arranged
A. To bring the visitors to a virtual world. B. To advertise the art works by talented artists.
C. To create an academic atmosphere for the city. D. To bring pleasure and inspiration to the art fans.
23. Which of the following is a proper time to visit the exhibition
A. August 20th. B. September 16th. C. October 25th. D. December 12th.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A
B
When Hurricane Gilbert struck her native Jamaica in her childhood, Morrison and her family were left without running water in their home for three months. Every day, they traveled to her grandfather's home near the business district where water had already been restored to collect what they needed for the day.
Watching her community recover from the hurricane taught Morrison a number of lessons she'd hang onto for the rest of her life:water is a critical resource and utility;people and organizations want to help after a disaster;and, because organization is difficult after such events, it's not always easy to determine what actions will help most.
Morrison, who received a master's degree in engineering science at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(SEAS), has spent the last 14 years trying to create a bridge between organizations looking to make a difference. In 2010, she co-founded Do Good Jamaica, a non-profit organization that's undertaken a number of projects around early childhood development, climate and emotional recovery in Jamaica, and has provided a digital database that connects organizations looking to cooperate on other kinds of projects. “We have our own projects that we do, but we also help a lot of groups that have their own projects.”
Do Good Jamaica started with the pursuit of a world record. Morrison had just joined the Rotary Clubs of Kingston when she read about a Rotary Club in California that had recently set a Guinness World Record for the most books donated to charity in seven days. Knowing that there was a shortage of children's books at Jamaican libraries, Morrison went to her own club to break the record.
Morrison also contacted charitable organizations, set up corporate sponsorships from booksellers like Scholastic, and even sought private donations through her alumni network at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. “That showed me the power of people working together on a single goal, ”she said.
24. Why does the author mention Morrison's childhood experience
A. To illustrate her stubborn nature.
B. To introduce hardships she once suffered.
C. To reveal the source power for her future career.
D. To indicate a lack of efficiency of the local public service.
25. What can be learned about Do Good Jamaica
A. It was independently set up by Morrison.
B. It started with the attempt to break a Guinness Record.
C. It mainly helps other groups with their voluntary projects.
D. It functions as a bond between organizations and the government.
26. What do Morrison's words mean in the last paragraph
A. She has a team of high efficiency.
B. She stresses the importance of friendship.
C. She is proud of her good quality social network.
D. She received much help and support in her voluntary work
27. Which of the following words can best describe Morrison
A. Responsible and devoted. B. Ambitious and loyal.
C. Honest and hardworking. D. Stubborn and idealistic.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A
C
Today, there are dozens of large language model (LLM) chat-bots (聊天机器人) aimed at mental health care — addressing everything from loneliness among seniors to anxiety and depression in teens. Apps like Wysa, Woebot, and Tess have millions of users.
But the effectiveness of these apps is unclear. Even more unclear is how well these apps work in supporting some specific, marginalized (边缘化的) groups.
A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Emory University found that while large language models can offer fast, on-demand support, they frequently fail to grasp the specific challenges that many members of the community face. That failure could lead the chatbot to give at best unhelpful and at worst dangerous advice. The paper was presented at the ACM conference on Human Factors in Computing System in Honolulu.
The researchers interviewed 31 participants, roughly accounting for three-quarters of the tested people, about how the chatbots supported their individual needs. On one hand, some participants reported that the chatbots offered a safe space to explore and express their problems. But many of the participants also noted the programs’s hortfalls. One participant wrote, “I don’t think I remember any time that it gave me a solution. If I would tell it that I’m upset with someone, it will suggest maybe talking to that person.
“The boilerplate (公式化) nature of the chatbots’ responses highlights their failure to recognize the complex and specific experiences or situations, making the chatbots’ suggestions feel emotionally disengaged, ” said Ma, a co-first author of the paper. The chatbots also gave some participants bad advice — telling one person to quit his job, without considering his financial or personal consequences.
Ma stressed, “There are ways we could improve these limitations by fine tuning the LLMs for contexts relevant to the users of a specific community, or regularly updating feedback loops, but we wonder if this tendency to adopt technology at every aspect of social problem is the right approach, ” said Ma. “There are aspects of mental health that cannot be solved with LLM chatbots — such as discrimination, bullying, or the lack of representation. For that, we need a complete support system.”
28. Why did the researchers conduct the study
A. To prove the advancement of the apps.
B. To evaluate whether the apps are worth their prices.
C. To identify what challenges the marginalized groups face.
D. To find out how well the apps meet the needs of certain groups.
29 What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on about the study
A. Its findings. B. Its process. C. Its participants. D. Its significance.
30. What do we know from the interview
A. Many participants admitted the chat-bots are helpful.
B. Chat-bots tend to fail to identify complicated experiences.
C. Chat-bots sometimes mislead users on their financial decisions.
D. Altogether 31 persons participated in the test mentioned.
31. What does Ma think of using chat-bots to sovle social problems
A. Some technological limitations can never be overcome.
B. A complete support system is needed other than technology.
C. They need updating to successfully tackle all social problems.
D. There exist moral concerns about using them to solve social issues.
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. B
D
There are many ways to be healthy in the modern era due to the innovations in medicine and fitness. Working out, eating clean, and taking our vitamins and supplements are all great ways to be healthy. Healthy distancing is another way to remove toxins (毒素) from our minds and bodies.
A few years ago, the world came to a stop from a pandemic (大流行病), and the term social distance came about to be. Similarly, based on a common principle, we sometimes have to distance ourselves from what can be a mind virus that is more sophisticated than any known biological disease. It’s completely OK to give ourselves space from those who don’t mean well to us. Misery is infectious and weakens our immune system to become bitter.
Usually, due to our internal defense mechanisms and instinctual reactions, we are alerted if a situation or person is not suitable for our well-being in a positive, self-preserving manner. If a relative or a friend is being harmful in their actions, the proper way to handle the form of abuse is to separate ourselves from the situation.
Verify your self-worth in this world. Hang around more positive and productive people. We are the company we keep around. That is not an outdated saying. The company we keep close to reflects aspects of how we see ourselves. Our company reveals how far off or how close we are to the good andbad of this world.
Learn to be OK with alone time, but don’t overdo it. It’s easy to get lost in the dense forest of seclusion (隔绝；隐居). Alone time is needed, but so many mental llnesses can come from remaining atracted to and separated from people. Depression, anger problems, paranoia, and a laundry list of self-inflicted injuries from the addiction of idolizing ourselves alone.
Healthy distancing isn’t cutting someone off forever but making a mature decision to make sure our peace and happiness are solid. Healthy distancing maintains a balance of a stable mind, body, and spirit.
32. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To compare ways of keeping healthy.
B. To introduce the topic — social distancing.
C. To highlight the advancement of medicine.
D. To clarify the necessity of keeping minds healthy.
33. What does the underlined word “sophisticated” mean in paragraph 2
A. Complicated. B. Sensitive. C. Intelligent. D. Delicate.
34. In what way does our company matter according to the text
A It contributes to or damages our career.
B. It keeps us away from mental illnesses.
C. It reveals how we get along with this world.
D. It mirrors how we see ourselves and the world.
35. What is the author’s attitude towards social distancing
A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Objective. D. Unclear.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
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。
Chances are you’ve heard that meditation (冥想) is good for you. Most of us associate meditation with siting quietly in a dark room and clearing your mind for 20 minutes in perfect silence. ___36___
Gratitude meditation simply means focusing on and acknowledging the things you are grateful for. ___37___ Therefore, it’s very easy to build a gratitude meditation practice.
___38___ In fact, studies have shown that being mindfully grateful can actually rewire your brain to make you better able to deal with life’s challenges going forward. It promotes optimism and can calm you down when you are feeling anxious or stressed. By focusing on the people, places, things, and experiences that you are grateful for rather than what you don’t have or what you have lost, your day-to-day mood can improve, and your ability to see the good over the bad can be strengthened.
Sometimes, we can have a bit of a prejudice towards negativity. This keeps us alert (警觉的) to and safe from danger. ___39___ We can easily forget the positive things in our lives when we focus on what we have to do when things are bad.
The point of gratitude meditation, however, is not to forget or ignore the injustices or suffering in the world, nor is it meant to erase the problems you yourself are struggling with. Instead, it works to open our eyes to the larger systems at play in our lives. ___40___ Practicing gratitude meditation can get us “unstuck” from a place of self-absorption or anxiety by encouraging us to look at the bigger picture.
A. It can be done anywhere, at any time.
B. But gratitude meditation is very different.
C. A gratitude meditation can also be very specific.
D. However, this nature does not always mean a good thing to us.
E. It’s important to note that gratitude meditation is not a cure-all.
F. It helps us recognize our successes while acknowledging our challenges.
G. It’s been proven that practicing gratitude increases your feelings of happiness.
【答案】36. B 37. A 38. G 39. D 40. F
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。
Wanderlust (酷爱旅游 ) is in my DNA. By the time I was six months old, I already had my own frequent flyer number and would ___41___ my parents on trips.
My mom was a pioneer in the travel industry, and it’s ___42___ to say that I know a thing or two about family adventures around the globe. So when a traveller came to me ___43___ a 10-day action-packed family trip through Peru, I was up to the challenge.
One of my favourite things about being a trip ___44___ is planning a bespoke trip (定制旅行). Of course, every trip offers an exciting ___45___ of challenging activities, inspiring cultural experiences, incredible restaurants, and a(n) ___46___ unique view on the region, but bespoke trips are a kind of travel alchemy (旅行炼金术) —a(n) ___47___ to create something truly magical.
My first customer was an energetic woman named Linda. “I’d like you to put together a trip for my son and me” she said. After ___48___ out what was on their must-see ___49___, I began pulling together the perfect trip. “We’d love to see Machu Picchu,” she said, “but I think it would be great to have some more ‘off-the-road’ ____50____, a chance to ____51____ our comfort zone. Take us by bike, on foot, whatever you ____52____. We want to see the best that Peru has to ____53____ , and we’re not afraid to get a little muddy in the ____54____ .” That was all I needed to hear.
Next, it was my ____55____ to generate an unforgettable experience for the family and a sense of joy for me.
41. A. meet B. accompany C. track D. leave
42. A. safe B. strange C. pitiful D. crazy
43. A. purchasing B. delaying C. requesting D. canceling
44. A. engineer B. writer C. guide D. designer
45. A. combination B. competition C. performance D. ceremony
46. A. especially B. completely C. slightly D. hardly
47. A. excuse B. order C. task D. opportunity
48. A. pulling B. trying C. finding D. handing
49. A. menu B. list C. desire D. destination
50. A. experiences B. picnics C. parties D. accidents
51. A. get rid of B. look back on C. get out of D. get used to
52. A. dream B. assess C. command D. recommend
53. A. offer B. prepare C. perform D. serve
54. A. flood B. process C. match D. training
55. A. hobby B. schedule C. turn D. position
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. C
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。
Hundreds of thousands of bookworms tuned in to Xinhua’s live stream interview with teacher-turned-influencer Dong Yuhui on the eve of this year’s World Book and Copyright Day. Known for his ___56___ (engage) speeches, and encyclopedic (百科全书般的) knowledge, Dong shared his ___57___ (person) story and thoughts on reading.
“Inside books, we can find the most intense feelings, the most profound wisdom, and the ___58___ (high) aspirations of human beings,” the teacher said during the show. The quote quickly circulated online and ___59___ (feature) in media headlines.
The 31-year-old influencer, ___60___ was born in rural area of Shaanxi province, is popular on China’s video-sharing platform Douyin. As an enthusiastic book-lover since childhood, Dong has always peppered his livestream sessions with anecdotes and ___61___ (quote) from famous figures in history, ranging ___62___ Confucius to Shakespeare, from ancient Chinese poet Du Fu, to the late Colombian novelist.
“Put down the mobile phone and enjoy ___63___ fragrance (香味) of books. My biggest takeaway from Dong Yuhui’s livestream channel is to awaken my love of reading,” says a viewer from Sichuan province.
Dong also weighed in on the question of how books can change a person’s life. “The life that we refer to here cannot be ___64___ (mere) defined by result — what kind of job you get, whether it is decent and well-paid or not, or how much profit you get from reading. That is too narrow a definition. In life, we read ____65____ (inspire) ourselves.”
【答案】56. engaging
57. personal
58. highest
59. featured
60. who 61. quotes
62. from 63. the
64. merely 65. to inspire
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假设你是学生会主席李华，你校拟举办以“科技强国，筑梦有我(Building a technological power, starting with you and me)”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请用英语写一则通知发表在校英文网站上。内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动时间、地点及注意事项；
3. 号召学生积极参与。
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。
Notice
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The Students' Union
【答案】One possible version:
Notice
Our school is arranging an English speech competition themed “Building a technological power, starting with you and me”, aiming to motivate us to actively contribute towards building a stronger technological future.
The competition will be held in the school conference hall next weekend. Speeches should be no longer than 5 minutes and supposed to be original and consistent with the theme. Participants are expected to present their speeches confidently, with good pronunciation and appropriate use of gestures.
Students are welcome to actively participate in this competition It is a great opportunity to showcase your talent and learn from your peers. Looking forward to your enthusiastic participation!
The Students’ Union
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写，使之构成一篇完整短文。
At tea-making time every year in Kenya, Boss Kende would personally monitor the process in the workshop. This year was no exception.
Boss Kende was an expert in tea-making and very fond of the flavor of tea. Seeing the green tea leaves drying, he felt like it was a grand and fascinating ceremony, as magical as the birth of a child. He was filled with joy when participating in this process, even feeling a little moved. After breakfast, Boss Kende went to the workshop. The familiar smell of tea leaves made him feel refreshed. The workers were busy working. All the tea leaves collected from the tea farmers yesterday were ready to be dried.
“Ah, there you are, Boss!” When the workers saw him coming, they immediately greeted him. “Hi, guys! How is everything with you ” With a smile, he approached the iron pot used for drying tea leaves to start working.
“Kende, this batch of tea is of very high quality, but it’s a pity the leaves were bitten by insects. I wonder whether the flavor will suffer because of it.” The man who was speaking was named Kipsang from the tea farm.
When the tea leaves were delivered to the workshop from the farm, insects were clearly seen on the leaves. The son of Boss Kende proposed purchasing them at a lower price. When Kende learnt about this, he insisted his son still pay the originally agreed-to price. The villagers were very grateful, but felt a little indebted to Kende.
“Don’t worry! This batch of tea leaves will be made into black tea. When they’re ready, we’ll first taste them before putting them on the market. In the worst case, if it’s actually a loss, I can still afford it.” The boss comforted Kipsang as he worked. Boss Kende kept holding up tea leaves and then spread them out in the pot. The water in the leaves was gradually evaporating.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, a refreshing pleasant smell blossomed out.
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“Sometimes, what appears bad is not really bad,” Kende smiled after tasting the tea with his son.
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【答案】One possible version:
Just then, a refreshing pleasant smell blossomed out. Boss Kende froze for a moment! When the tea was done, Boss Kende cleaned the teapot and cups, added some tea, and poured hot water in. Then he carefully poured some of the tea into two cups. The liquid was clear, with an amazing smell. “Son, come and have a taste!” Then, they both picked up the cups, and took a sip. “Terrific! The tea tasted nothing like any of the previous. But why ” The son looked at his father in astonishment. “I think it’s because the leaves were bitten by the insects,” Boss Kende’s voice trembled with excitement.
“Sometimes, what appears bad is not really bad,” Kende smiled after tasting the tea with his son. “A bad thing can turn good if dealt with well. Tea making is just like life; it mirrors how one should conduct oneself in the world. You should always stand with others when you think and act. You are bound to gain something valuable from it.” “Yes, father, I will keep that in mind.” The young man’s face turned slightly red and he was touched. The father and son drank tea together surrounded by the fragrance of tea all around them.
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
FUTURE STARS — SUMMER EDITION — Digital Exhibition
About this Event
Experience the Magic of Art at Future Stars Summer Edition, a Spectacular Digital Art Show at The Holy Art Gallery in London.
The Holy Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Summer edition of Future Stars, a physical art show that will leave you thrilled and inspired. Join us on a journey through the fascinating world of art, showcasing exceptional artworks by talented artists from around the world!
This event will feature a selection of artworks across various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and more. Each piece has been thoughtfully chosen to showcase the immense talent of creatives from every part of the world.
At The Holy Art Gallery, we believe in the power of art to bring joy and inspiration to people’s lives. That’s why we have carefully designed this Summer edition to create a magical atmosphere that will transport you to a world of wonder and awe. Prepare to be attracted by stunning visuals, complex details, and thought-inspiring concepts that will light your imagination.
Book your FREE TICKETS now and secure your spot at the Summer edition of “Future Stars London” digital exhibition! The admission is FREE, and there will be an open wine bar for the audience!
Private Viewing on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 19:30 — 2:00 Open to the public until August 25th
The Factory, 21 — 31 Shacklewell Ln, London, E82DA
Tickets for FUTURE STARS — SUMMER EDITION — Digital Exhibition can be booked here.
Ticket Information Ticket Price
Private viewing/Opening event Free
General Admission Free
21. What makes the exhibition special
A. A free entry. B. An open coffee bar. C. A selection of art works. D. A hands-on experience.
22. For what purpose is this event arranged
A. To bring the visitors to a virtual world. B. To advertise the art works by talented artists.
C. To create an academic atmosphere for the city. D. To bring pleasure and inspiration to the art fans.
23 Which of the following is a proper time to visit the exhibition
A. August 20th. B. September 16th. C. October 25th. D. December 12th.
B
When Hurricane Gilbert struck her native Jamaica in her childhood, Morrison and her family were left without running water in their home for three months. Every day, they traveled to her grandfather's home near the business district where water had already been restored to collect what they needed for the day.
Watching her community recover from the hurricane taught Morrison a number of lessons she'd hang onto for the rest of her life:water is a critical resource and utility;people and organizations want to help after a disaster;and, because organization is difficult after such events, it's not always easy to determine what actions will help most.
Morrison, who received a master's degree in engineering science at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(SEAS), has spent the last 14 years trying to create a bridge between organizations looking to make a difference. In 2010, she co-founded Do Good Jamaica, a non-profit organization that's undertaken a number of projects around early childhood development, climate and emotional recovery in Jamaica, and has provided a digital database that connects organizations looking to cooperate on other kinds of projects. “We have our own projects that we do, but we also help a lot of groups that have their own projects.”
Do Good Jamaica started with the pursuit of a world record. Morrison had just joined the Rotary Clubs of Kingston when she read about a Rotary Club in California that had recently set a Guinness World Record for the most books donated to charity in seven days. Knowing that there was a shortage of children's books at Jamaican libraries, Morrison went to her own club to break the record.
Morrison also contacted charitable organizations, set up corporate sponsorships from booksellers like Scholastic, and even sought private donations through her alumni network at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. “That showed me the power of people working together on a single goal, ”she said.
24. Why does the author mention Morrison's childhood experience
A. To illustrate her stubborn nature.
B. To introduce hardships she once suffered.
C. To reveal the source power for her future career.
D. To indicate a lack of efficiency of the local public service.
25. What can be learned about Do Good Jamaica
A. It was independently set up by Morrison.
B. It started with the attempt to break a Guinness Record.
C. It mainly helps other groups with their voluntary projects.
D. It functions as a bond between organizations and the government.
26. What do Morrison's words mean in the last paragraph
A. She has a team of high efficiency.
B. She stresses the importance of friendship.
C. She is proud of her good quality social network.
D. She received much help and support in her voluntary work
27. Which of the following words can best describe Morrison
A. Responsible and devoted. B. Ambitious and loyal.
C. Honest and hardworking. D. Stubborn and idealistic.
C
Today, there are dozens of large language model (LLM) chat-bots (聊天机器人) aimed at mental health care — addressing everything from loneliness among seniors to anxiety and depression in teens. Apps like Wysa, Woebot, and Tess have millions of users.
But the effectiveness of these apps is unclear. Even more unclear is how well these apps work in supporting some specific, marginalized (边缘化的) groups.
A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Emory University found that while large language models can offer fast, on-demand support, they frequently fail to grasp the specific challenges that many members of the community face. That failure could lead the chatbot to give at best unhelpful and at worst dangerous advice. The paper was presented at the ACM conference on Human Factors in Computing System in Honolulu.
The researchers interviewed 31 participants, roughly accounting for three-quarters of the tested people, about how the chatbots supported their individual needs. On one hand, some participants reported that the chatbots offered a safe space to explore and express their problems. But many of the participants also noted the programs’s hortfalls. One participant wrote, “I don’t think I remember any time that it gave me a solution. If I would tell it that I’m upset with someone, it will suggest maybe talking to that person.
“The boilerplate (公式化) nature of the chatbots’ responses highlights their failure to recognize the complex and specific experiences or situations, making the chatbots’ suggestions feel emotionally disengaged, ” said Ma, a co-first author of the paper. The chatbots also gave some participants bad advice — telling one person to quit his job, without considering his financial or personal consequences.
Ma stressed, “There are ways we could improve these limitations by fine tuning the LLMs for contexts relevant to the users of a specific community, or regularly updating feedback loops, but we wonder if this tendency to adopt technology at every aspect of social problem is the right approach, ” said Ma. “There are aspects of mental health that cannot be solved with LLM chatbots — such as discrimination, bullying, or the lack of representation. For that, we need a complete support system.”
28. Why did the researchers conduct the study
A. To prove the advancement of the apps.
B. To evaluate whether the apps are worth their prices.
C. To identify what challenges the marginalized groups face.
D. To find out how well the apps meet the needs of certain groups.
29. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on about the study
A. Its findings. B. Its process. C. Its participants. D. Its significance.
30. What do we know from the interview
A. Many participants admitted the chat-bots are helpful.
B. Chat-bots tend to fail to identify complicated experiences.
C. Chat-bots sometimes mislead users on their financial decisions.
D. Altogether 31 persons participated in the test mentioned.
31. What does Ma think of using chat-bots to sovle social problems
A. Some technological limitations can never be overcome.
B. A complete support system is needed other than technology.
C. They need updating to successfully tackle all social problems.
D. There exist moral concerns about using them to solve social issues.
D
There are many ways to be healthy in the modern era due to the innovations in medicine and fitness. Working out, eating clean, and taking our vitamins and supplements are all great ways to be healthy. Healthy distancing is another way to remove toxins (毒素) from our minds and bodies.
A few years ago, the world came to a stop from a pandemic (大流行病), and the term social distance came about to be. Similarly, based on a common principle, we sometimes have to distance ourselves from what can be a mind virus that is more sophisticated than any known biological disease. It’s completely OK to give ourselves space from those who don’t mean well to us. Misery is infectious and weakens our immune system to become bitter.
Usually, due to our internal defense mechanisms and instinctual reactions, we are alerted if a situation or person is not suitable for our well-being in a positive, self-preserving manner. If a relative or a friend is being harmful in their actions, the proper way to handle the form of abuse is to separate ourselves from the situation.
Verify your self-worth in this world. Hang around more positive and productive people. We are the company we keep around. That is not an outdated saying. The company we keep close to reflects aspects of how we see ourselves. Our company reveals how far off or how close we are to the good andbad of this world.
Learn to be OK with alone time, but don’t overdo it. It’s easy to get lost in the dense forest of seclusion (隔绝；隐居). Alone time is needed, but so many mental llnesses can come from remaining atracted to and separated from people. Depression, anger problems, paranoia, and a laundry list of self-inflicted injuries from the addiction of idolizing ourselves alone.
Healthy distancing isn’t cutting someone off forever but making a mature decision to make sure our peace and happiness are solid. Healthy distancing maintains a balance of a stable mind, body, and spirit.
32. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To compare ways of keeping healthy.
B. To introduce the topic — social distancing.
C. To highlight the advancement of medicine.
D. To clarify the necessity of keeping minds healthy.
33. What does the underlined word “sophisticated” mean in paragraph 2
A. Complicated. B. Sensitive. C. Intelligent. D. Delicate.
34. In what way does our company matter according to the text
A. It contributes to or damages our career.
B It keeps us away from mental illnesses.
C. It reveals how we get along with this world.
D. It mirrors how we see ourselves and the world.
35. What is the author’s attitude towards social distancing
A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Objective. D. Unclear.
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。
Chances are you’ve heard that meditation (冥想) is good for you. Most of us associate meditation with siting quietly in a dark room and clearing your mind for 20 minutes in perfect silence. ___36___
Gratitude meditation simply means focusing on and acknowledging the things you are grateful for. ___37___ Therefore, it’s very easy to build a gratitude meditation practice.
___38___ In fact, studies have shown that being mindfully grateful can actually rewire your brain to make you better able to deal with life’s challenges going forward. It promotes optimism and can calm you down when you are feeling anxious or stressed. By focusing on the people, places, things, and experiences that you are grateful for rather than what you don’t have or what you have lost, your day-to-day mood can improve, and your ability to see the good over the bad can be strengthened.
Sometimes, we can have a bit of a prejudice towards negativity. This keeps us alert (警觉的) to and safe from danger. ___39___ We can easily forget the positive things in our lives when we focus on what we have to do when things are bad.
The point of gratitude meditation, however, is not to forget or ignore the injustices or suffering in the world, nor is it meant to erase the problems you yourself are struggling with. Instead, it works to open our eyes to the larger systems at play in our lives. ___40___ Practicing gratitude meditation can get us “unstuck” from a place of self-absorption or anxiety by encouraging us to look at the bigger picture.
A. It can be done anywhere, at any time.
B. But gratitude meditation is very different.
C. A gratitude meditation can also be very specific.
D. However, this nature does not always mean a good thing to us.
E. It’s important to note that gratitude meditation is not a cure-all.
F. It helps us recognize our successes while acknowledging our challenges.
G. It’s been proven that practicing gratitude increases your feelings of happiness.
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。
Wanderlust (酷爱旅游 ) is in my DNA. By the time I was six months old, I already had my own frequent flyer number and would ___41___ my parents on trips.
My mom was a pioneer in the travel industry, and it’s ___42___ to say that I know a thing or two about family adventures around the globe. So when a traveller came to me ___43___ a 10-day action-packed family trip through Peru, I was up to the challenge.
One of my favourite things about being a trip ___44___ is planning a bespoke trip (定制旅行). Of course, every trip offers an exciting ___45___ of challenging activities, inspiring cultural experiences, incredible restaurants, and a(n) ___46___ unique view on the region, but bespoke trips are a kind of travel alchemy (旅行炼金术) —a(n) ___47___ to create something truly magical.
My first customer was an energetic woman named Linda. “I’d like you to put together a trip for my son and me” she said. After ___48___ out what was on their must-see ___49___, I began pulling together the perfect trip. “We’d love to see Machu Picchu,” she said, “but I think it would be great to have some more ‘off-the-road’ ____50____, a chance to ____51____ our comfort zone. Take us by bike, on foot, whatever you ____52____. We want to see the best that Peru has to ____53____ , and we’re not afraid to get a little muddy in the ____54____ .” That was all I needed to hear.
Next, it was my ____55____ to generate an unforgettable experience for the family and a sense of joy for me.
41. A. meet B. accompany C. track D. leave
42. A. safe B. strange C. pitiful D. crazy
43. A. purchasing B. delaying C. requesting D. canceling
44. A. engineer B. writer C. guide D. designer
45. A. combination B. competition C. performance D. ceremony
46. A. especially B. completely C. slightly D. hardly
47. A. excuse B. order C. task D. opportunity
48. A. pulling B. trying C. finding D. handing
49. A. menu B. list C. desire D. destination
50. A. experiences B. picnics C. parties D. accidents
51. A. get rid of B. look back on C. get out of D. get used to
52. A. dream B. assess C. command D. recommend
53. A. offer B. prepare C. perform D. serve
54. A. flood B. process C. match D. training
55. A. hobby B. schedule C. turn D. position
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。
Hundreds of thousands of bookworms tuned in to Xinhua’s live stream interview with teacher-turned-influencer Dong Yuhui on the eve of this year’s World Book and Copyright Day. Known for his ___56___ (engage) speeches, and encyclopedic (百科全书般的) knowledge, Dong shared his ___57___ (person) story and thoughts on reading.
“Inside books, we can find the most intense feelings, the most profound wisdom, and the ___58___ (high) aspirations of human beings,” the teacher said during the show. The quote quickly circulated online and ___59___ (feature) in media headlines.
The 31-year-old influencer, ___60___ was born in rural area of Shaanxi province, is popular on China’s video-sharing platform Douyin. As an enthusiastic book-lover since childhood, Dong has always peppered his livestream sessions with anecdotes and ___61___ (quote) from famous figures in history, ranging ___62___ Confucius to Shakespeare, from ancient Chinese poet Du Fu, to the late Colombian novelist.
“Put down the mobile phone and enjoy ___63___ fragrance (香味) of books. My biggest takeaway from Dong Yuhui’s livestream channel is to awaken my love of reading,” says a viewer from Sichuan province.
Dong also weighed in on the question of how books can change a person’s life. “The life that we refer to here cannot be ___64___ (mere) defined by result — what kind of job you get, whether it is decent and well-paid or not, or how much profit you get from reading. That is too narrow a definition. In life, we read ____65____ (inspire) ourselves.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假设你是学生会主席李华，你校拟举办以“科技强国，筑梦有我(Building a technological power, starting with you and me)”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请用英语写一则通知发表在校英文网站上。内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动时间、地点及注意事项；
3. 号召学生积极参与。
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。
Notice
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第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
At tea-making time every year in Kenya, Boss Kende would personally monitor the process in the workshop. This year was no exception.
Boss Kende was an expert in tea-making and very fond of the flavor of tea. Seeing the green tea leaves drying, he felt like it was a grand and fascinating ceremony, as magical as the birth of a child. He was filled with joy when participating in this process, even feeling a little moved. After breakfast, Boss Kende went to the workshop. The familiar smell of tea leaves made him feel refreshed. The workers were busy working. All the tea leaves collected from the tea farmers yesterday were ready to be dried.
“Ah, there you are, Boss!” When the workers saw him coming, they immediately greeted him. “Hi, guys! How is everything with you ” With a smile, he approached the iron pot used for drying tea leaves to start working.
“Kende, this batch of tea is of very high quality, but it’s a pity the leaves were bitten by insects. I wonder whether the flavor will suffer because of it.” The man who was speaking was named Kipsang from the tea farm.
When the tea leaves were delivered to the workshop from the farm, insects were clearly seen on the leaves. The son of Boss Kende proposed purchasing them at a lower price. When Kende learnt about this, he insisted his son still pay the originally agreed-to price. The villagers were very grateful, but felt a little indebted to Kende.
“Don’t worry! This batch of tea leaves will be made into black tea. When they’re ready, we’ll first taste them before putting them on the market. In the worst case, if it’s actually a loss, I can still afford it.” The boss comforted Kipsang as he worked. Boss Kende kept holding up tea leaves and then spread them out in the pot. The water in the leaves was gradually evaporating.
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Just then, a refreshing pleasant smell blossomed out.
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“Sometimes, what appears bad is not really bad,” Kende smiled after tasting the tea with his son.
2024-2025学年山西省阳泉市高三8月月考英语试卷
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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
FUTURE STARS — SUMMER EDITION — Digital Exhibition
About this Event
Experience the Magic of Art at Future Stars Summer Edition, a Spectacular Digital Art Show at The Holy Art Gallery in London.
The Holy Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Summer edition of Future Stars, a physical art show that will leave you thrilled and inspired. Join us on a journey through the fascinating world of art, showcasing exceptional artworks by talented artists from around the world!
This event will feature a selection of artworks across various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and more. Each piece has been thoughtfully chosen to showcase the immense talent of creatives from every part of the world.
At The Holy Art Gallery, we believe in the power of art to bring joy and inspiration to people’s lives. That’s why we have carefully designed this Summer edition to create a magical atmosphere that will transport you to a world of wonder and awe. Prepare to be attracted by stunning visuals, complex details, and thought-inspiring concepts that will light your imagination.
Book your FREE TICKETS now and secure your spot at the Summer edition of “Future Stars London” digital exhibition! The admission is FREE, and there will be an open wine bar for the audience!
Private Viewing on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 19:30 — 2:00 Open to the public until August 25th
The Factory, 21 — 31 Shacklewell Ln, London, E82DA
Tickets for FUTURE STARS — SUMMER EDITION — Digital Exhibition can be booked here.
Ticket Information Ticket Price
Private viewing/Opening event Free
General Admission Free
21. What makes the exhibition special
A. A free entry. B. An open coffee bar. C. A selection of art works. D. A hands-on experience.
22. For what purpose is this event arranged
A. To bring the visitors to a virtual world. B. To advertise the art works by talented artists.
C. To create an academic atmosphere for the city. D. To bring pleasure and inspiration to the art fans.
23. Which of the following is a proper time to visit the exhibition
A. August 20th. B. September 16th. C. October 25th. D. December 12th.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A
B
When Hurricane Gilbert struck her native Jamaica in her childhood, Morrison and her family were left without running water in their home for three months. Every day, they traveled to her grandfather's home near the business district where water had already been restored to collect what they needed for the day.
Watching her community recover from the hurricane taught Morrison a number of lessons she'd hang onto for the rest of her life:water is a critical resource and utility;people and organizations want to help after a disaster;and, because organization is difficult after such events, it's not always easy to determine what actions will help most.
Morrison, who received a master's degree in engineering science at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences(SEAS), has spent the last 14 years trying to create a bridge between organizations looking to make a difference. In 2010, she co-founded Do Good Jamaica, a non-profit organization that's undertaken a number of projects around early childhood development, climate and emotional recovery in Jamaica, and has provided a digital database that connects organizations looking to cooperate on other kinds of projects. “We have our own projects that we do, but we also help a lot of groups that have their own projects.”
Do Good Jamaica started with the pursuit of a world record. Morrison had just joined the Rotary Clubs of Kingston when she read about a Rotary Club in California that had recently set a Guinness World Record for the most books donated to charity in seven days. Knowing that there was a shortage of children's books at Jamaican libraries, Morrison went to her own club to break the record.
Morrison also contacted charitable organizations, set up corporate sponsorships from booksellers like Scholastic, and even sought private donations through her alumni network at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. “That showed me the power of people working together on a single goal, ”she said.
24. Why does the author mention Morrison's childhood experience
A. To illustrate her stubborn nature.
B. To introduce hardships she once suffered.
C. To reveal the source power for her future career.
D. To indicate a lack of efficiency of the local public service.
25. What can be learned about Do Good Jamaica
A. It was independently set up by Morrison.
B. It started with the attempt to break a Guinness Record.
C. It mainly helps other groups with their voluntary projects.
D. It functions as a bond between organizations and the government.
26. What do Morrison's words mean in the last paragraph
A. She has a team of high efficiency.
B. She stresses the importance of friendship.
C. She is proud of her good quality social network.
D. She received much help and support in her voluntary work
27. Which of the following words can best describe Morrison
A. Responsible and devoted. B. Ambitious and loyal.
C. Honest and hardworking. D. Stubborn and idealistic.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A
C
Today, there are dozens of large language model (LLM) chat-bots (聊天机器人) aimed at mental health care — addressing everything from loneliness among seniors to anxiety and depression in teens. Apps like Wysa, Woebot, and Tess have millions of users.
But the effectiveness of these apps is unclear. Even more unclear is how well these apps work in supporting some specific, marginalized (边缘化的) groups.
A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Emory University found that while large language models can offer fast, on-demand support, they frequently fail to grasp the specific challenges that many members of the community face. That failure could lead the chatbot to give at best unhelpful and at worst dangerous advice. The paper was presented at the ACM conference on Human Factors in Computing System in Honolulu.
The researchers interviewed 31 participants, roughly accounting for three-quarters of the tested people, about how the chatbots supported their individual needs. On one hand, some participants reported that the chatbots offered a safe space to explore and express their problems. But many of the participants also noted the programs’s hortfalls. One participant wrote, “I don’t think I remember any time that it gave me a solution. If I would tell it that I’m upset with someone, it will suggest maybe talking to that person.
“The boilerplate (公式化) nature of the chatbots’ responses highlights their failure to recognize the complex and specific experiences or situations, making the chatbots’ suggestions feel emotionally disengaged, ” said Ma, a co-first author of the paper. The chatbots also gave some participants bad advice — telling one person to quit his job, without considering his financial or personal consequences.
Ma stressed, “There are ways we could improve these limitations by fine tuning the LLMs for contexts relevant to the users of a specific community, or regularly updating feedback loops, but we wonder if this tendency to adopt technology at every aspect of social problem is the right approach, ” said Ma. “There are aspects of mental health that cannot be solved with LLM chatbots — such as discrimination, bullying, or the lack of representation. For that, we need a complete support system.”
28. Why did the researchers conduct the study
A. To prove the advancement of the apps.
B. To evaluate whether the apps are worth their prices.
C. To identify what challenges the marginalized groups face.
D. To find out how well the apps meet the needs of certain groups.
29 What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on about the study
A. Its findings. B. Its process. C. Its participants. D. Its significance.
30. What do we know from the interview
A. Many participants admitted the chat-bots are helpful.
B. Chat-bots tend to fail to identify complicated experiences.
C. Chat-bots sometimes mislead users on their financial decisions.
D. Altogether 31 persons participated in the test mentioned.
31. What does Ma think of using chat-bots to sovle social problems
A. Some technological limitations can never be overcome.
B. A complete support system is needed other than technology.
C. They need updating to successfully tackle all social problems.
D. There exist moral concerns about using them to solve social issues.
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. B
D
There are many ways to be healthy in the modern era due to the innovations in medicine and fitness. Working out, eating clean, and taking our vitamins and supplements are all great ways to be healthy. Healthy distancing is another way to remove toxins (毒素) from our minds and bodies.
A few years ago, the world came to a stop from a pandemic (大流行病), and the term social distance came about to be. Similarly, based on a common principle, we sometimes have to distance ourselves from what can be a mind virus that is more sophisticated than any known biological disease. It’s completely OK to give ourselves space from those who don’t mean well to us. Misery is infectious and weakens our immune system to become bitter.
Usually, due to our internal defense mechanisms and instinctual reactions, we are alerted if a situation or person is not suitable for our well-being in a positive, self-preserving manner. If a relative or a friend is being harmful in their actions, the proper way to handle the form of abuse is to separate ourselves from the situation.
Verify your self-worth in this world. Hang around more positive and productive people. We are the company we keep around. That is not an outdated saying. The company we keep close to reflects aspects of how we see ourselves. Our company reveals how far off or how close we are to the good andbad of this world.
Learn to be OK with alone time, but don’t overdo it. It’s easy to get lost in the dense forest of seclusion (隔绝；隐居). Alone time is needed, but so many mental llnesses can come from remaining atracted to and separated from people. Depression, anger problems, paranoia, and a laundry list of self-inflicted injuries from the addiction of idolizing ourselves alone.
Healthy distancing isn’t cutting someone off forever but making a mature decision to make sure our peace and happiness are solid. Healthy distancing maintains a balance of a stable mind, body, and spirit.
32. What is the function of paragraph 1
A. To compare ways of keeping healthy.
B. To introduce the topic — social distancing.
C. To highlight the advancement of medicine.
D. To clarify the necessity of keeping minds healthy.
33. What does the underlined word “sophisticated” mean in paragraph 2
A. Complicated. B. Sensitive. C. Intelligent. D. Delicate.
34. In what way does our company matter according to the text
A It contributes to or damages our career.
B. It keeps us away from mental illnesses.
C. It reveals how we get along with this world.
D. It mirrors how we see ourselves and the world.
35. What is the author’s attitude towards social distancing
A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Objective. D. Unclear.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
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。
Chances are you’ve heard that meditation (冥想) is good for you. Most of us associate meditation with siting quietly in a dark room and clearing your mind for 20 minutes in perfect silence. ___36___
Gratitude meditation simply means focusing on and acknowledging the things you are grateful for. ___37___ Therefore, it’s very easy to build a gratitude meditation practice.
___38___ In fact, studies have shown that being mindfully grateful can actually rewire your brain to make you better able to deal with life’s challenges going forward. It promotes optimism and can calm you down when you are feeling anxious or stressed. By focusing on the people, places, things, and experiences that you are grateful for rather than what you don’t have or what you have lost, your day-to-day mood can improve, and your ability to see the good over the bad can be strengthened.
Sometimes, we can have a bit of a prejudice towards negativity. This keeps us alert (警觉的) to and safe from danger. ___39___ We can easily forget the positive things in our lives when we focus on what we have to do when things are bad.
The point of gratitude meditation, however, is not to forget or ignore the injustices or suffering in the world, nor is it meant to erase the problems you yourself are struggling with. Instead, it works to open our eyes to the larger systems at play in our lives. ___40___ Practicing gratitude meditation can get us “unstuck” from a place of self-absorption or anxiety by encouraging us to look at the bigger picture.
A. It can be done anywhere, at any time.
B. But gratitude meditation is very different.
C. A gratitude meditation can also be very specific.
D. However, this nature does not always mean a good thing to us.
E. It’s important to note that gratitude meditation is not a cure-all.
F. It helps us recognize our successes while acknowledging our challenges.
G. It’s been proven that practicing gratitude increases your feelings of happiness.
【答案】36. B 37. A 38. G 39. D 40. F
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。
Wanderlust (酷爱旅游 ) is in my DNA. By the time I was six months old, I already had my own frequent flyer number and would ___41___ my parents on trips.
My mom was a pioneer in the travel industry, and it’s ___42___ to say that I know a thing or two about family adventures around the globe. So when a traveller came to me ___43___ a 10-day action-packed family trip through Peru, I was up to the challenge.
One of my favourite things about being a trip ___44___ is planning a bespoke trip (定制旅行). Of course, every trip offers an exciting ___45___ of challenging activities, inspiring cultural experiences, incredible restaurants, and a(n) ___46___ unique view on the region, but bespoke trips are a kind of travel alchemy (旅行炼金术) —a(n) ___47___ to create something truly magical.
My first customer was an energetic woman named Linda. “I’d like you to put together a trip for my son and me” she said. After ___48___ out what was on their must-see ___49___, I began pulling together the perfect trip. “We’d love to see Machu Picchu,” she said, “but I think it would be great to have some more ‘off-the-road’ ____50____, a chance to ____51____ our comfort zone. Take us by bike, on foot, whatever you ____52____. We want to see the best that Peru has to ____53____ , and we’re not afraid to get a little muddy in the ____54____ .” That was all I needed to hear.
Next, it was my ____55____ to generate an unforgettable experience for the family and a sense of joy for me.
41. A. meet B. accompany C. track D. leave
42. A. safe B. strange C. pitiful D. crazy
43. A. purchasing B. delaying C. requesting D. canceling
44. A. engineer B. writer C. guide D. designer
45. A. combination B. competition C. performance D. ceremony
46. A. especially B. completely C. slightly D. hardly
47. A. excuse B. order C. task D. opportunity
48. A. pulling B. trying C. finding D. handing
49. A. menu B. list C. desire D. destination
50. A. experiences B. picnics C. parties D. accidents
51. A. get rid of B. look back on C. get out of D. get used to
52. A. dream B. assess C. command D. recommend
53. A. offer B. prepare C. perform D. serve
54. A. flood B. process C. match D. training
55. A. hobby B. schedule C. turn D. position
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. C
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。
Hundreds of thousands of bookworms tuned in to Xinhua’s live stream interview with teacher-turned-influencer Dong Yuhui on the eve of this year’s World Book and Copyright Day. Known for his ___56___ (engage) speeches, and encyclopedic (百科全书般的) knowledge, Dong shared his ___57___ (person) story and thoughts on reading.
“Inside books, we can find the most intense feelings, the most profound wisdom, and the ___58___ (high) aspirations of human beings,” the teacher said during the show. The quote quickly circulated online and ___59___ (feature) in media headlines.
The 31-year-old influencer, ___60___ was born in rural area of Shaanxi province, is popular on China’s video-sharing platform Douyin. As an enthusiastic book-lover since childhood, Dong has always peppered his livestream sessions with anecdotes and ___61___ (quote) from famous figures in history, ranging ___62___ Confucius to Shakespeare, from ancient Chinese poet Du Fu, to the late Colombian novelist.
“Put down the mobile phone and enjoy ___63___ fragrance (香味) of books. My biggest takeaway from Dong Yuhui’s livestream channel is to awaken my love of reading,” says a viewer from Sichuan province.
Dong also weighed in on the question of how books can change a person’s life. “The life that we refer to here cannot be ___64___ (mere) defined by result — what kind of job you get, whether it is decent and well-paid or not, or how much profit you get from reading. That is too narrow a definition. In life, we read ____65____ (inspire) ourselves.”
【答案】56. engaging
57. personal
58. highest
59. featured
60. who 61. quotes
62. from 63. the
64. merely 65. to inspire
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假设你是学生会主席李华，你校拟举办以“科技强国，筑梦有我(Building a technological power, starting with you and me)”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请用英语写一则通知发表在校英文网站上。内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动时间、地点及注意事项；
3. 号召学生积极参与。
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。
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【答案】One possible version:
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Our school is arranging an English speech competition themed “Building a technological power, starting with you and me”, aiming to motivate us to actively contribute towards building a stronger technological future.
The competition will be held in the school conference hall next weekend. Speeches should be no longer than 5 minutes and supposed to be original and consistent with the theme. Participants are expected to present their speeches confidently, with good pronunciation and appropriate use of gestures.
Students are welcome to actively participate in this competition It is a great opportunity to showcase your talent and learn from your peers. Looking forward to your enthusiastic participation!
The Students’ Union
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写，使之构成一篇完整短文。
At tea-making time every year in Kenya, Boss Kende would personally monitor the process in the workshop. This year was no exception.
Boss Kende was an expert in tea-making and very fond of the flavor of tea. Seeing the green tea leaves drying, he felt like it was a grand and fascinating ceremony, as magical as the birth of a child. He was filled with joy when participating in this process, even feeling a little moved. After breakfast, Boss Kende went to the workshop. The familiar smell of tea leaves made him feel refreshed. The workers were busy working. All the tea leaves collected from the tea farmers yesterday were ready to be dried.
“Ah, there you are, Boss!” When the workers saw him coming, they immediately greeted him. “Hi, guys! How is everything with you ” With a smile, he approached the iron pot used for drying tea leaves to start working.
“Kende, this batch of tea is of very high quality, but it’s a pity the leaves were bitten by insects. I wonder whether the flavor will suffer because of it.” The man who was speaking was named Kipsang from the tea farm.
When the tea leaves were delivered to the workshop from the farm, insects were clearly seen on the leaves. The son of Boss Kende proposed purchasing them at a lower price. When Kende learnt about this, he insisted his son still pay the originally agreed-to price. The villagers were very grateful, but felt a little indebted to Kende.
“Don’t worry! This batch of tea leaves will be made into black tea. When they’re ready, we’ll first taste them before putting them on the market. In the worst case, if it’s actually a loss, I can still afford it.” The boss comforted Kipsang as he worked. Boss Kende kept holding up tea leaves and then spread them out in the pot. The water in the leaves was gradually evaporating.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, a refreshing pleasant smell blossomed out.
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“Sometimes, what appears bad is not really bad,” Kende smiled after tasting the tea with his son.
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【答案】One possible version:
Just then, a refreshing pleasant smell blossomed out. Boss Kende froze for a moment! When the tea was done, Boss Kende cleaned the teapot and cups, added some tea, and poured hot water in. Then he carefully poured some of the tea into two cups. The liquid was clear, with an amazing smell. “Son, come and have a taste!” Then, they both picked up the cups, and took a sip. “Terrific! The tea tasted nothing like any of the previous. But why ” The son looked at his father in astonishment. “I think it’s because the leaves were bitten by the insects,” Boss Kende’s voice trembled with excitement.
“Sometimes, what appears bad is not really bad,” Kende smiled after tasting the tea with his son. “A bad thing can turn good if dealt with well. Tea making is just like life; it mirrors how one should conduct oneself in the world. You should always stand with others when you think and act. You are bound to gain something valuable from it.” “Yes, father, I will keep that in mind.” The young man’s face turned slightly red and he was touched. The father and son drank tea together surrounded by the fragrance of tea all around them.
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