福建省厦门双十中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年福建省厦门双十中学高二上学期10月月考英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. How does the man get to know the news
A. From TV. B. From the newspaper. C. From the Internet.
2. What has the man decided to do
A. Change his glasses. B. Undergo eye surgery. C. Eat something good.
3. What is the woman’s father’s race
A. Italian B. Chinese. C. South Korean.
4 What did the woman do to get rid of the discomfort
A. She kept her mouth open. B. She drank some wine. C. She had some sleep.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. ln a hospital. B. In a park. C. At home.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1分, 满分15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。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。每段对话独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man invite Grace to do tonight
A. Attend a party. B. Go to the library. C. Go over the lessons.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A coming exam. B. Some new emojis. C. A popular game.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题.
8. What does the woman probably care most about buying a car
A. The price. B. The brand. C. The function.
9. What kind of car does the man like best
A. A gas car. B. An electric car. C. A solar car.
10. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Quit smoking. B. Cut his daily expenses. C. Get a well-paid job.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. When did the horse-face skirt first appear
A. In the Han Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty.
12. Why does the man want to know more about the skirt
A. To make a traditional skirt.
B. To buy one for his sister.
C. To get a good presentation topic.
13. What color waist does the Ming horse-face skirt usually have
A. White. B. Red. C. Blue.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Taxi driver and passenger. B. Guide and tourist. C. Fellow workers.
15. At what place will the speakers stop first probably
A. The company dorm. B. A supermarket. C. A restaurant.
16. What can we know about the new traffic lights
A. They have 10 different combination ways.
B. They aren’t equipped with a timer.
C. They have no right-turn arrow.
17. What does the woman think of the new traffic lights
A. Confusing. B. Convenient. C. Creative.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18 What is the speaker doing now
A. Giving a lesson. B. Making a speech. C. Reporting news.
19. What temperature can the sand battery store heat around
A. About 500C. B. About 400C. C. About 100℃.
20. What does the speaker say about the sand battery
A. Complicated. B. Cheap. C. Space-consuming.
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
The Linda Hall Library is open to the public free of charge during regular library hours. There is no charge for getting a library card. Patrons can request and use materials in the library, provided the items are in good physical condition.
To sign up for a borrowing account, you must be a resident of the Kansas City area. You have to provide a current state or federal photo ID with a KC area street address.
A photo ID plus utility bill in your name is needed if the current address differs from that on the ID.
Patrons must show their LHL library card or a photo ID at the time of check-out.
Who Can Borrow:
Individuals living within the Kansas City area as defined below:
Missouri — Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Johnson, Iafayette, Platte, Ray
Kansas —Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, L.inn, Miami, Wyandotte
Established businesses within the KC area. Contact Reference Services at 8169268701 or reference@lindahall.org for more information about authorized borrowing for businesses, or fill out our web application.
Students, faculty, and staff participating in Courtesy Card institutions. Contact for more information about the Courtesy Card Program.
If you wish to borrow from the Linda Hall Library but do not meet the above criteria, please contact your local library and request to borrow through interlibrary loan from Document Delivery Services.
For more information on how to request library materials, please see this guide on Making Requests in Primo. You may wish to register to attend an in-person “Navigating Linda Hall Library” session.
1. What is a must for borrowing materials from the library
A. A currently taken photo. B. A borrowing account.
C. A guarantee deposit. D. An authorized application.
2. Which of the following persons can borrow materials from the library
A. A student studying in a college.
B. An individual living in Washington.
C. A person working a company in the KC area.
D. A person working for Courtesy Card Program.
3. What should you do if you don’t meet the criteria for the library
A. Fill out an application online.
B. Turn to your local library for help.
C. Follow the official guidance.
D. Borrow some materials online.
B
Even now, I have vivid memories of my last day of high school. In my mind’s eye, I’m cleaning out my locker, and then staring at the emptiness for a few extra beats before slamming it shut for the last time. I’m wandering around the halls with my best friend, blissfully ignoring the bells going off every 50 minutes on schedule because, just today, we’re allowed to break the rules. I’m sitting on my desk, swinging my feet, and shooting the breeze (闲聊) with my English teacher, Mr. Carr, in a way that makes me feel almost grown up.
It was maybe my favorite day of the whole year. Like the final layer of watercolor, the freedom and lightness I feel seeps (渗透) into the rest of my memories of that day and turns them just a shade rosier.
If the school year hasn’t yet ended for you, consider what you can do to make the finale count. Why Because when it comes to human memory, not all moments are created equal. Instead, our remembered experiences are disproportionately (不成比例地) influenced by peaks (the best moments as well as the worst) and endings (the last moments). Nobel Prize winner Danny Kahneman, who discovered this phenomenon, called this the peak-end rule. It suggests that our judgment of a past experience is largely based on its most extreme point and its endpoint.
I took advantage of the peak-end rule years ago, when my girls were young enough to want a bedtime story each night. I remember thinking that whatever disagreement and stress had occurred that day, I could make the last moments count. I could end on a note of calm and act like the patient mom I hadn’t quite managed to be just hours before.
Don’t mistake all moments as equal insignificance. There’s a reason why yoga classes end with savasana (挺卧式). There’s a reason we eat dessert last. Do organize endings carefully. As Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll might say: Finish strong. Last impressions are especially lasting.
4. What can the author suggest doing to make the end of a school year memorable
A. Planning a special event for the last day.
B. Reflecting on the entire academic year.
C. Ignoring school regulations.
D. Focusing on the final exam.
5. Which statement is true about the peak-end rule
A. The last moments matter the most in our memories.
B. Peaks in life can be remembered better than endings.
C. The peaks and ends of experiences are easier to remember.
D. Our judgment of the past is determined by first impressions.
6. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. What struggles the author had in life.
B. How the author treated her daughters.
C. Why the author read stories to her kids.
D. How the author applied the rule to daily life.
7 Why is Pete Carroll mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To show the importance of doing sports.
B. To explain why last impressions are lasting.
C. To prove the peak-end rule can be used in sports.
D. To encourage readers to value the last moments of an experience.
C
Have you ever seen the Moon rising over your town or city It can appear very large when it is low on the horizon. Our moon goes through phases(月相) and it looks a little different every day. When the whole moon is lit up, it is called a full moon. When the Moon is entirely dark, it’s a new moon. When there is only a thin edge of the circle shining, it’s a crescent moon.
When a crescent moon is rising, we can occasionally see a unique event. When the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are lined up just right, some of the sunlight that hits the Earth can be reflected onto the Moon. This causes most part of the Moon to give off a faint glow, while the rest of the Moon is brightly lit by the sunlight.
This phenomenon is named the Da Vinci glow. It was Leonardo da Vinci, a great artist, inventor and scientist, who explained it for the first time. Sometimes, it is also called “earthshine.”
When Da Vinci wrote about earthshine, he suggested that it might be caused by sunlight reflected from the Earth’s oceans. He was almost completely correct, except for one detail: most of the reflected sunlight comes from the clouds in our atmosphere. The reflected light from the Earth is bright enough to light up the side of the Moon that isn’t receiving direct sunlight.
The Da Vinci glow is not easy to see. Conditions need to be just right. Due to the angles of light, the Moon has to be very low on the horizon. The best time to see it will be in the days before and after the new moon. During these days, the lit-up edge of the crescent moon is at its thinnest stage. If you observe the Moon before sunrise or after sunset, it may be possible to witness the reflected light from the Earth. For the best experience, choose a location outdoors where there is not too much artificial light. You can use a telescope, but it’s not necessary since the Moon will look just as impressive when viewed with the bare eye.
8 Which of the following is the Da Vinci glow
A. B.
C. D.
9. What is the main cause of the Da Vinci glow
A. Sunlight received by the Moon’s surface. B. Sunlight reflected from the Earth’s clouds.
C. Sunlight reflected from the Earth’s oceans. D. Sunlight received by the Moon’s lit-up edge.
10. Why is the Da Vinci glow an unusual phenomenon
A. It requires specific light conditions. B. It lasts too short to be observed.
C. It occurs at the crescent moon stage. D. It needs bright light from the Sun.
11. Which of the following matters most to an ideal observation of the phenomenon
A. A suitable place. B. Good eyesight.
C. A special instrument. D. Bright moonlight.
D
In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet
According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室) — a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.”
To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community.
After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon.
Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community.
12. What can be learned about an online echo chamber
A. It encourages well-judged views.
B. It gathers like-minded individuals.
C. It functions as a virtual reality platform.
D. It serves as a tool for identifying fake information.
13. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chambers
A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises.
C. News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment.
14. Which of the following can show ChamberBreaker’s effectiveness
A. The results of scientific testing.
B. The theoretical framework of the game.
C. The description of the game procedures.
D. The common challenges faced during gameplay.
15. What is the likely long-term effect of playing ChamberBreaker
A. Reducing news inquiry. B. Encouraging passive reading.
C. Strengthening prejudiced views. D. Enhancing critical thinking.
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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How colour psychology influences your dinner party guests
After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone enjoys your recipes. But it’s not all about the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the cook. ____16____Whether it is a plate, a glass, a bowl or a cup, colour makes a significant impact on your guests.
___17___After that first impression, the brain integrates the visual information and affects perception(认知), making you think that the same food is excellent, good or average. Thus, the goal for dinner parties is to ensure that the food looks pleasing to the eye, so your guests will think it tastes as good as it looks.
Bowl colour influences the desirability of food for picky eaters, as well as the perception of saltiness. Picky eaters tend to perceive meals in red and blue bowls as saltier compared to white. And they are more unwilling to try new food in a red bowl. ___18___
You can never go wrong with a white plate. Just avoid it when the food served is pale. For desserts, white is ideal because it increases flavors and enhances sweetness. ____19____ Serving food in a black bowl can increase perceptions of its saltiness and portion size.
To bring extra aesthetic(审美的)appeal, creativity and to highlight foods lacking in colour, you can serve your meal on bright plates. But be careful! ____20____Similar ingredient colors to the tableware make everything integrate together and your guests think they have less food.
A. It starts with your sight.
B. But the result of dark plates can vary a little.
C. However, the rules of colour may not apply to all.
D. Besides, colourful plates are preferred by choosy eaters.
E. Food should only look more vivid depending on the meal.
F. The tableware is also an essential element, especially the colour.
G. So, for demanding guests, choose the colour of the tableware first.
第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分40分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a growing family, we gathered lots of stuff, especially toys. After our first boy was born, friends and family ___21___ him with gifts, flooding our once ___22___ rooms with many colorful playthings.
___23___ my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy life. My spare time melting away, my ___24___ began to mount up.
Then one day, the weight of the mess became too much to bear. I ___25___! It was time to make a ___26___. I grabbed trash bags and rushed into my son’s bedroom, ___27___ the scattered (散落的) toys on the floor quickly. Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement(地下室). Of course, there was the initial crying over losing his toys, but gradually he managed to ___28___ it.
Days went by. Then weeks. ___29___, the absence of disorder seemed to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for the toys that ____30____. With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination, like ____31____ a paper box into a spaceship and going on a fantasy adventure in it. It’s been months, and those packed toys are still in the basement.
With each passing day, the ____32____ of our minimalist lifestyle became more apparent. Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house, we ____33____ a world where less really became more. Minimalism allows me to see more ____34____ in life, and my boy is becoming more ____35____ when playing with a reduced number of toys.
21. A. helped B. filled C. showered D. equipped
22. A. spacious B. modern C. bright D. quiet
23. A. Selling B. Sorting C. Counting D. Delivering
24. A. laziness B. anxiety C. regret D. guilt
25. A. retired B. escaped C. cheered D. exploded
26. A. donation B. record C. promise D. change
27. A. playing with B. putting aside C. picking up D. throwing away
28. A. accept B. believe C. share D. remember
29. A. Originally B. Hopefully C. Unexpectedly D. Unfortunately
30. A. waited B. remained C. increased D. appeared
31. A. placing B. turning. C. dividing D. mixing
32. A. benefits B. symbols C. impressions D. patterns
33. A. missed B. disconnected C. imagined D. unlocked
34. A. problems B. predictions C. preparations D. possibilities
35. A. generous B. courageous C. creative D. supportive
第二节单项选择(共5小题:每小题1分,满分5分)
36. The fact that he didn’t speak a foreign language put him at a(n) ______________ disadvantage in the application for the job which called for frequent visits abroad.
A. efficient B. distinct C. constant D. relevant
37. The key thing with retail sales is when people walk into your store or your department, the first thing you have to do is to ______________them.
A. acknowledge B. detect C. secure D. advocate
38. Many oil producers built up huge reserve funds when prices were high, so when prices fall they will ______________ their reserves to support government spending.
A. reflect on B. take on C. draw on D. wait on
39. A country’s standard of living depends first and foremost on its ability to produce wealth. “Wealth”, ______________, is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that money can buy.
A. admittedly B. nevertheless C. in this sense D. in particular
40. ______________ abundant evidence, the young man, who was accused of theft, was set free.
A. In addition to B. As a consequence of C. Aside from D. In the absence of
第三节空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
41. The teacher insisted that every minute __________(make) full use of to do the work well. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. With the intention of achieving his academic goals, he______________(commit) to his study ever since. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. Participants, most of______________ are middle school students, will meet at the Olympic forest park. (用适当的词填空)
44. He made numerous contributions to the world, the most well-known______________(be) the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc2. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. I can’t lay too much______________(emphasize) on the importance of artificial intelligence. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四节(共10小题;每小题2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。
Many Chinese people hold at least one vivid memory of a kite from their childhood days — whether it is an ___46___ (elegance) diamond-shaped design wandering in the blue sky, ___47___ a classic bird-shaped kite dancing in the wind.
China’s kite has a history of more than 2,000 years. In former times, people ___48___ (fly) kites around the Qingming Festival to remember those who had passed away. Nowadays, flying kites is known ___49___ a way to attract good fortune and drive away bad luck.
There have been many kite-lovers ___50___ (devote) themselves to the inheritance (传承) of kite culture. Cao Xueqin, a literary giant ___51___ wrote the novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, is one of them. He also wrote ___52___ book on kites in his later years, recording the techniques of kite making and flying. The book enabled people, especially those with disabilities, ___53___ (acquire) the skill and make a living.
Over time, kites ___54___ (play) a significant role in the lives of Chinese people, and have ___55___ (true) impressed foreign friends. This cultural heritage has been passed down through generations, showing the lasting vitality of Chinese civilization.
第四部分 写作
第一节(满分15分)
56. 最近，你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子，内容是“Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes (Artificial Intelligence) ”。请你对该帖子发表自己的看法。内容要点包括：
1. AI课堂优点；
2. AI课堂的缺点；
3. 你的观点。
注意：1. 词数应为100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
57. 阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。
The road to gaining confidence is not an easy one, but it’s entirely in your hands and you can do it if you just put your mind to it. Here are some ways that can help you learn to love yourself.
Write down what you like about yourself. Make this a daily routine. Every day, spare some time in the evening and write down three things that you appreciate yourself. They can be related to what happened that day or they can be in general but you need to note down three things even if it’s hard for you to think of them. Not only will it instantly make you feel better, but it will also be of great help in the future. When you’re having a bad day, just take out your list and go through what you’ve written every day.
Another great thing that will immediately improve how you see yourself is your treatment of others. Be kind to others, and not only will you feel good. you will also probably receive the same treatment from them. Be there for someone in trouble and really listen to him. Help an elderly neighbor carry his bags to his apartment. Call someone you haven’t heard from for a long time. Smile at a stranger. All of these things will be an instant boost of positive energy.
Healthy body and healthy mind are really connected more than you know, and as much as you can harm your physical health with negative thoughts, you can also improve your mental health by taking care of your body. Learn to love your body by keeping a healthy diet. Learn about nutrition and foods that both make you feel good and are healthy for you. Moreover, start working out and do something you actually enjoy. Not everyone enjoys going to the gym or jogging. Take part in some sports you’ve always wanted to try or take dance lessons.
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厦门双十2023-2024学年第一学期高二年第一次月考
英语试题
答案版
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. How does the man get to know the news
A. From TV. B. From the newspaper. C. From the Internet.
2. What has the man decided to do
A. Change his glasses. B. Undergo eye surgery. C. Eat something good.
3. What is the woman’s father’s race
A. Italian B. Chinese. C. South Korean.
4. What did the woman do to get rid of the discomfort
A. She kept her mouth open. B. She drank some wine. C. She had some sleep.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. ln a hospital. B. In a park. C. At home.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1分, 满分15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。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。每段对话独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man invite Grace to do tonight
A. Attend a party. B. Go to the library. C. Go over the lessons.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A coming exam. B. Some new emojis. C. A popular game.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题.
8. What does the woman probably care most about buying a car
A. The price. B. The brand. C. The function.
9. What kind of car does the man like best
A. A gas car. B. An electric car. C. A solar car.
10. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Quit smoking. B. Cut his daily expenses. C. Get a well-paid job.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. When did the horse-face skirt first appear
A. In the Han Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty.
12. Why does the man want to know more about the skirt
A. To make a traditional skirt.
B. To buy one for his sister.
C. To get a good presentation topic.
13. What color waist does the Ming horse-face skirt usually have
A. White. B. Red. C. Blue.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Taxi driver and passenger. B. Guide and tourist. C. Fellow workers.
15. At what place will the speakers stop first probably
A. The company dorm. B. A supermarket. C. A restaurant.
16. What can we know about the new traffic lights
A. They have 10 different combination ways.
B. They aren’t equipped with a timer.
C. They have no right-turn arrow.
17. What does the woman think of the new traffic lights
A. Confusing. B. Convenient. C. Creative.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing now
A. Giving a lesson. B. Making a speech. C. Reporting news.
19. What temperature can the sand battery store heat around
A. About 500C. B. About 400C. C. About 100℃.
20. What does the speaker say about the sand battery
A. Complicated. B. Cheap. C. Space-consuming.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Linda Hall Library is open to the public free of charge during regular library hours. There is no charge for getting a library card. Patrons can request and use materials in the library, provided the items are in good physical condition.
To sign up for a borrowing account, you must be a resident of the Kansas City area. You have to provide a current state or federal photo ID with a KC area street address.
A photo ID plus utility bill in your name is needed if the current address differs from that on the ID.
Patrons must show their LHL library card or a photo ID at the time of check-out.
Who Can Borrow:
Individuals living within the Kansas City area as defined below:
Missouri — Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Johnson, Iafayette, Platte, Ray
Kansas —Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, L.inn, Miami, Wyandotte
Established businesses within the KC area. Contact Reference Services at 8169268701 or reference@lindahall.org for more information about authorized borrowing for businesses, or fill out our web application.
Students, faculty, and staff participating in Courtesy Card institutions. Contact for more information about the Courtesy Card Program.
If you wish to borrow from the Linda Hall Library but do not meet the above criteria, please contact your local library and request to borrow through interlibrary loan from Document Delivery Services.
For more information on how to request library materials, please see this guide on Making Requests in Primo. You may wish to register to attend an in-person “Navigating Linda Hall Library” session.
1. What is a must for borrowing materials from the library
A. A currently taken photo. B. A borrowing account.
C. A guarantee deposit. D. An authorized application.
2. Which of the following persons can borrow materials from the library
A. A student studying in a college.
B. An individual living in Washington.
C. A person working a company in the KC area.
D. A person working for Courtesy Card Program.
3. What should you do if you don’t meet the criteria for the library
A. Fill out an application online.
B. Turn to your local library for help.
C. Follow the official guidance.
D. Borrow some materials online.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
B
Even now, I have vivid memories of my last day of high school. In my mind’s eye, I’m cleaning out my locker, and then staring at the emptiness for a few extra beats before slamming it shut for the last time. I’m wandering around the halls with my best friend, blissfully ignoring the bells going off every 50 minutes on schedule because, just today, we’re allowed to break the rules. I’m sitting on my desk, swinging my feet, and shooting the breeze (闲聊) with my English teacher, Mr. Carr, in a way that makes me feel almost grown up.
It was maybe my favorite day of the whole year. Like the final layer of watercolor, the freedom and lightness I feel seeps (渗透) into the rest of my memories of that day and turns them just a shade rosier.
If the school year hasn’t yet ended for you, consider what you can do to make the finale count. Why Because when it comes to human memory, not all moments are created equal. Instead, our remembered experiences are disproportionately (不成比例地) influenced by peaks (the best moments as well as the worst) and endings (the last moments). Nobel Prize winner Danny Kahneman, who discovered this phenomenon, called this the peak-end rule. It suggests that our judgment of a past experience is largely based on its most extreme point and its endpoint.
I took advantage of the peak-end rule years ago, when my girls were young enough to want a bedtime story each night. I remember thinking that whatever disagreement and stress had occurred that day, I could make the last moments count. I could end on a note of calm and act like the patient mom I hadn’t quite managed to be just hours before.
Don’t mistake all moments as equal insignificance. There’s a reason why yoga classes end with savasana (挺卧式). There’s a reason we eat dessert last. Do organize endings carefully. As Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll might say: Finish strong. Last impressions are especially lasting.
4. What can the author suggest doing to make the end of a school year memorable
A. Planning a special event for the last day.
B. Reflecting on the entire academic year.
C. Ignoring school regulations.
D. Focusing on the final exam.
5. Which statement is true about the peak-end rule
A. The last moments matter the most in our memories.
B. Peaks in life can be remembered better than endings.
C. The peaks and ends of experiences are easier to remember.
D. Our judgment of the past is determined by first impressions.
6. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. What struggles the author had in life.
B. How the author treated her daughters.
C. Why the author read stories to her kids.
D. How the author applied the rule to daily life.
7. Why is Pete Carroll mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To show the importance of doing sports.
B. To explain why last impressions are lasting.
C. To prove the peak-end rule can be used in sports.
D. To encourage readers to value the last moments of an experience.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. D
C
Have you ever seen the Moon rising over your town or city It can appear very large when it is low on the horizon. Our moon goes through phases(月相) and it looks a little different every day. When the whole moon is lit up, it is called a full moon. When the Moon is entirely dark, it’s a new moon. When there is only a thin edge of the circle shining, it’s a crescent moon.
When a crescent moon is rising, we can occasionally see a unique event. When the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are lined up just right, some of the sunlight that hits the Earth can be reflected onto the Moon. This causes most part of the Moon to give off a faint glow, while the rest of the Moon is brightly lit by the sunlight.
This phenomenon is named the Da Vinci glow. It was Leonardo da Vinci, a great artist, inventor and scientist, who explained it for the first time. Sometimes, it is also called “earthshine.”
When Da Vinci wrote about earthshine he suggested that it might be caused by sunlight reflected from the Earth’s oceans. He was almost completely correct, except for one detail: most of the reflected sunlight comes from the clouds in our atmosphere. The reflected light from the Earth is bright enough to light up the side of the Moon that isn’t receiving direct sunlight.
The Da Vinci glow is not easy to see. Conditions need to be just right. Due to the angles of light, the Moon has to be very low on the horizon. The best time to see it will be in the days before and after the new moon. During these days, the lit-up edge of the crescent moon is at its thinnest stage. If you observe the Moon before sunrise or after sunset, it may be possible to witness the reflected light from the Earth. For the best experience, choose a location outdoors where there is not too much artificial light. You can use a telescope, but it’s not necessary since the Moon will look just as impressive when viewed with the bare eye.
8. Which of the following is the Da Vinci glow
A. B.
C. D.
9. What is the main cause of the Da Vinci glow
A. Sunlight received by the Moon’s surface. B. Sunlight reflected from the Earth’s clouds.
C. Sunlight reflected from the Earth’s oceans. D. Sunlight received by the Moon’s lit-up edge.
10. Why is the Da Vinci glow an unusual phenomenon
A It requires specific light conditions. B. It lasts too short to be observed.
C. It occurs at the crescent moon stage. D. It needs bright light from the Sun.
11. Which of the following matters most to an ideal observation of the phenomenon
A. A suitable place. B. Good eyesight.
C. A special instrument. D. Bright moonlight.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. A
D
In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet
According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室) — a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.”
To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community.
After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon.
Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community.
12. What can be learned about an online echo chamber
A. It encourages well-judged views.
B. It gathers like-minded individuals.
C. It functions as a virtual reality platform.
D. It serves as a tool for identifying fake information.
13. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chambers
A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises.
C. News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment.
14. Which of the following can show ChamberBreaker’s effectiveness
A. The results of scientific testing.
B. The theoretical framework of the game.
C. The description of the game procedures.
D. The common challenges faced during gameplay.
15. What is the likely long-term effect of playing ChamberBreaker
A. Reducing news inquiry. B. Encouraging passive reading.
C. Strengthening prejudiced views. D. Enhancing critical thinking.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How colour psychology influences your dinner party guests
After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone enjoys your recipes. But it’s not all about the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the cook. ____16____Whether it is a plate, a glass, a bowl or a cup, colour makes a significant impact on your guests.
___17___After that first impression, the brain integrates the visual information and affects perception(认知), making you think that the same food is excellent, good or average. Thus, the goal for dinner parties is to ensure that the food looks pleasing to the eye, so your guests will think it tastes as good as it looks.
Bowl colour influences the desirability of food for picky eaters, as well as the perception of saltiness. Picky eaters tend to perceive meals in red and blue bowls as saltier compared to white. And they are more unwilling to try new food in a red bowl. ___18___
You can never go wrong with a white plate. Just avoid it when the food served is pale. For desserts, white is ideal because it increases flavors and enhances sweetness. ____19____ Serving food in a black bowl can increase perceptions of its saltiness and portion size.
To bring extra aesthetic(审美的)appeal, creativity and to highlight foods lacking in colour, you can serve your meal on bright plates. But be careful! ____20____Similar ingredient colors to the tableware make everything integrate together and your guests think they have less food.
A. It starts with your sight.
B. But the result of dark plates can vary a little.
C. However, the rules of colour may not apply to all.
D. Besides, colourful plates are preferred by choosy eaters.
E. Food should only look more vivid depending on the meal.
F. The tableware is also an essential element, especially the colour.
G. So, for demanding guests, choose the colour of the tableware first.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. B 20. E
第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分40分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a growing family, we gathered lots of stuff, especially toys. After our first boy was born, friends and family ___21___ him with gifts, flooding our once ___22___ rooms with many colorful playthings.
___23___ my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy life. My spare time melting away, my ___24___ began to mount up.
Then one day, the weight of the mess became too much to bear. I ___25___! It was time to make a ___26___. I grabbed trash bags and rushed into my son’s bedroom, ___27___ the scattered (散落的) toys on the floor quickly. Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement(地下室). Of course, there was the initial crying over losing his toys, but gradually he managed to ___28___ it.
Days went by. Then weeks. ___29___, the absence of disorder seemed to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for the toys that ____30____. With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination, like ____31____ a paper box into a spaceship and going on a fantasy adventure in it. It’s been months, and those packed toys are still in the basement.
With each passing day, the ____32____ of our minimalist lifestyle became more apparent. Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house, we ____33____ a world where less really became more. Minimalism allows me to see more ____34____ in life, and my boy is becoming more ____35____ when playing with a reduced number of toys.
21. A. helped B. filled C. showered D. equipped
22. A. spacious B. modern C. bright D. quiet
23. A. Selling B. Sorting C. Counting D. Delivering
24. A. laziness B. anxiety C. regret D. guilt
25. A. retired B. escaped C. cheered D. exploded
26. A. donation B. record C. promise D. change
27. A. playing with B. putting aside C. picking up D. throwing away
28. A. accept B. believe C. share D. remember
29. A. Originally B. Hopefully C. Unexpectedly D. Unfortunately
30. A. waited B. remained C. increased D. appeared
31. A. placing B. turning. C. dividing D. mixing
32. A. benefits B. symbols C. impressions D. patterns
33. A. missed B. disconnected C. imagined D. unlocked
34. A. problems B. predictions C. preparations D. possibilities
35. A. generous B. courageous C. creative D. supportive
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C
第二节单项选择(共5小题:每小题1分,满分5分)
36. The fact that he didn’t speak a foreign language put him at a(n) ______________ disadvantage in the application for the job which called for frequent visits abroad.
A. efficient B. distinct C. constant D. relevant
【答案】B
37. The key thing with retail sales is when people walk into your store or your department, the first thing you have to do is to ______________them.
A. acknowledge B. detect C. secure D. advocate
【答案】A
38. Many oil producers built up huge reserve funds when prices were high, so when prices fall they will ______________ their reserves to support government spending.
A. reflect on B. take on C. draw on D. wait on
【答案】C
39. A country’s standard of living depends first and foremost on its ability to produce wealth. “Wealth”, ______________, is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that money can buy.
A. admittedly B. nevertheless C. in this sense D. in particular
【答案】C
40. ______________ abundant evidence, the young man, who was accused of theft, was set free.
A. In addition to B. As a consequence of C. Aside from D. In the absence of
【答案】D
第三节空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
41. The teacher insisted that every minute __________(make) full use of to do the work well. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】(should)be made
42. With the intention of achieving his academic goals, he______________(commit) to his study ever since. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】has been committed
43. Participants, most of______________ are middle school students, will meet at the Olympic forest park. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】whom
44. He made numerous contributions to the world, the most well-known______________(be) the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc2. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】being
45. I can’t lay too much______________(emphasize) on the importance of artificial intelligence. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】emphasis
第四节(共10小题;每小题2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。
Many Chinese people hold at least one vivid memory of a kite from their childhood days — whether it is an ___46___ (elegance) diamond-shaped design wandering in the blue sky, ___47___ a classic bird-shaped kite dancing in the wind.
China’s kite has a history of more than 2,000 years. In former times, people ___48___ (fly) kites around the Qingming Festival to remember those who had passed away. Nowadays, flying kites is known ___49___ a way to attract good fortune and drive away bad luck.
There have been many kite-lovers ___50___ (devote) themselves to the inheritance (传承) of kite culture. Cao Xueqin, a literary giant ___51___ wrote the novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, is one of them. He also wrote ___52___ book on kites in his later years, recording the techniques of kite making and flying. The book enabled people, especially those with disabilities, ___53___ (acquire) the skill and make a living.
Over time, kites ___54___ (play) a significant role in the lives of Chinese people, and have ___55___ (true) impressed foreign friends. This cultural heritage has been passed down through generations, showing the lasting vitality of Chinese civilization.
【答案】46. elegant
47. or 48. flew
49. as 50. devoting
51. who##that
52. a 53. to acquire
54. have been playing
55. truly
第四部分 写作
第一节(满分15分)
56. 最近，你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子，内容是“Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes (Artificial Intelligence) ”。请你对该帖子发表自己的看法。内容要点包括：
1. AI课堂的优点；
2. AI课堂的缺点；
3. 你的观点。
注意：1. 词数应为100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes
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【答案】One Possible version
Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes
Nowadays, with the development of AI technology, AI has become a new trend in our life.
There is no doubt that AI is of great benefit for pared with traditional classes, we have access to AI classes easily wherever we are and whenever it is, from which we can get personalized teaching so that we can make much progress with ease.
Nevertheless, each coin has two sides. Although AI classes do have some advantages, machines are not good at communicating with students because they lack emotions. Furthermore, programmed ahead of time, they are unable to do with unexpected situations as real teachers do.
As far as I’m concerned, while AI classes are becoming more popular, it would be better for us to combine traditional classes with AI classes in our study.
第二节(满分25分)
57. 阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。
The road to gaining confidence is not an easy one, but it’s entirely in your hands and you can do it if you just put your mind to it. Here are some ways that can help you learn to love yourself.
Write down what you like about yourself. Make this a daily routine. Every day, spare some time in the evening and write down three things that you appreciate yourself. They can be related to what happened that day or they can be in general but you need to note down three things even if it’s hard for you to think of them. Not only will it instantly make you feel better, but it will also be of great help in the future. When you’re having a bad day, just take out your list and go through what you’ve written every day.
Another great thing that will immediately improve how you see yourself is your treatment of others. Be kind to others, and not only will you feel good. you will also probably receive the same treatment from them. Be there for someone in trouble and really listen to him. Help an elderly neighbor carry his bags to his apartment. Call someone you haven’t heard from for a long time. Smile at a stranger. All of these things will be an instant boost of positive energy.
Healthy body and healthy mind are really connected more than you know, and as much as you can harm your physical health with negative thoughts, you can also improve your mental health by taking care of your body. Learn to love your body by keeping a healthy diet. Learn about nutrition and foods that both make you feel good and are healthy for you. Moreover, start working out and do something you actually enjoy. Not everyone enjoys going to the gym or jogging. Take part in some sports you’ve always wanted to try or take dance lessons.
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【答案】
As is mentioned in this passage difficult as gaining confidence is, there are still approaches to learning to love yourself. (要点1) For one thing, it is important for you to write down three things that you appreciate yourself every day. (要点2) For another, you had better be nice to others, which will make you feel good and be treated sincerely.(要点3) Furthermore, look after your body because a healthy mind is based on a healthy body. (要点4) (71 words)
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. How does the man get to know the news
A. From TV. B. From the newspaper. C. From the Internet.
2. What has the man decided to do
A. Change his glasses. B. Undergo eye surgery. C. Eat something good.
3. What is the woman’s father’s race
A. Italian B. Chinese. C. South Korean.
4 What did the woman do to get rid of the discomfort
A. She kept her mouth open. B. She drank some wine. C. She had some sleep.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. ln a hospital. B. In a park. C. At home.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1分, 满分15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。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。每段对话独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man invite Grace to do tonight
A. Attend a party. B. Go to the library. C. Go over the lessons.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A coming exam. B. Some new emojis. C. A popular game.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题.
8. What does the woman probably care most about buying a car
A. The price. B. The brand. C. The function.
9. What kind of car does the man like best
A. A gas car. B. An electric car. C. A solar car.
10. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Quit smoking. B. Cut his daily expenses. C. Get a well-paid job.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. When did the horse-face skirt first appear
A. In the Han Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty.
12. Why does the man want to know more about the skirt
A. To make a traditional skirt.
B. To buy one for his sister.
C. To get a good presentation topic.
13. What color waist does the Ming horse-face skirt usually have
A. White. B. Red. C. Blue.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Taxi driver and passenger. B. Guide and tourist. C. Fellow workers.
15. At what place will the speakers stop first probably
A. The company dorm. B. A supermarket. C. A restaurant.
16. What can we know about the new traffic lights
A. They have 10 different combination ways.
B. They aren’t equipped with a timer.
C. They have no right-turn arrow.
17. What does the woman think of the new traffic lights
A. Confusing. B. Convenient. C. Creative.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18 What is the speaker doing now
A. Giving a lesson. B. Making a speech. C. Reporting news.
19. What temperature can the sand battery store heat around
A. About 500C. B. About 400C. C. About 100℃.
20. What does the speaker say about the sand battery
A. Complicated. B. Cheap. C. Space-consuming.
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
The Linda Hall Library is open to the public free of charge during regular library hours. There is no charge for getting a library card. Patrons can request and use materials in the library, provided the items are in good physical condition.
To sign up for a borrowing account, you must be a resident of the Kansas City area. You have to provide a current state or federal photo ID with a KC area street address.
A photo ID plus utility bill in your name is needed if the current address differs from that on the ID.
Patrons must show their LHL library card or a photo ID at the time of check-out.
Who Can Borrow:
Individuals living within the Kansas City area as defined below:
Missouri — Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Johnson, Iafayette, Platte, Ray
Kansas —Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, L.inn, Miami, Wyandotte
Established businesses within the KC area. Contact Reference Services at 8169268701 or reference@lindahall.org for more information about authorized borrowing for businesses, or fill out our web application.
Students, faculty, and staff participating in Courtesy Card institutions. Contact for more information about the Courtesy Card Program.
If you wish to borrow from the Linda Hall Library but do not meet the above criteria, please contact your local library and request to borrow through interlibrary loan from Document Delivery Services.
For more information on how to request library materials, please see this guide on Making Requests in Primo. You may wish to register to attend an in-person “Navigating Linda Hall Library” session.
1. What is a must for borrowing materials from the library
A. A currently taken photo. B. A borrowing account.
C. A guarantee deposit. D. An authorized application.
2. Which of the following persons can borrow materials from the library
A. A student studying in a college.
B. An individual living in Washington.
C. A person working a company in the KC area.
D. A person working for Courtesy Card Program.
3. What should you do if you don’t meet the criteria for the library
A. Fill out an application online.
B. Turn to your local library for help.
C. Follow the official guidance.
D. Borrow some materials online.
B
Even now, I have vivid memories of my last day of high school. In my mind’s eye, I’m cleaning out my locker, and then staring at the emptiness for a few extra beats before slamming it shut for the last time. I’m wandering around the halls with my best friend, blissfully ignoring the bells going off every 50 minutes on schedule because, just today, we’re allowed to break the rules. I’m sitting on my desk, swinging my feet, and shooting the breeze (闲聊) with my English teacher, Mr. Carr, in a way that makes me feel almost grown up.
It was maybe my favorite day of the whole year. Like the final layer of watercolor, the freedom and lightness I feel seeps (渗透) into the rest of my memories of that day and turns them just a shade rosier.
If the school year hasn’t yet ended for you, consider what you can do to make the finale count. Why Because when it comes to human memory, not all moments are created equal. Instead, our remembered experiences are disproportionately (不成比例地) influenced by peaks (the best moments as well as the worst) and endings (the last moments). Nobel Prize winner Danny Kahneman, who discovered this phenomenon, called this the peak-end rule. It suggests that our judgment of a past experience is largely based on its most extreme point and its endpoint.
I took advantage of the peak-end rule years ago, when my girls were young enough to want a bedtime story each night. I remember thinking that whatever disagreement and stress had occurred that day, I could make the last moments count. I could end on a note of calm and act like the patient mom I hadn’t quite managed to be just hours before.
Don’t mistake all moments as equal insignificance. There’s a reason why yoga classes end with savasana (挺卧式). There’s a reason we eat dessert last. Do organize endings carefully. As Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll might say: Finish strong. Last impressions are especially lasting.
4. What can the author suggest doing to make the end of a school year memorable
A. Planning a special event for the last day.
B. Reflecting on the entire academic year.
C. Ignoring school regulations.
D. Focusing on the final exam.
5. Which statement is true about the peak-end rule
A. The last moments matter the most in our memories.
B. Peaks in life can be remembered better than endings.
C. The peaks and ends of experiences are easier to remember.
D. Our judgment of the past is determined by first impressions.
6. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. What struggles the author had in life.
B. How the author treated her daughters.
C. Why the author read stories to her kids.
D. How the author applied the rule to daily life.
7 Why is Pete Carroll mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To show the importance of doing sports.
B. To explain why last impressions are lasting.
C. To prove the peak-end rule can be used in sports.
D. To encourage readers to value the last moments of an experience.
C
Have you ever seen the Moon rising over your town or city It can appear very large when it is low on the horizon. Our moon goes through phases(月相) and it looks a little different every day. When the whole moon is lit up, it is called a full moon. When the Moon is entirely dark, it’s a new moon. When there is only a thin edge of the circle shining, it’s a crescent moon.
When a crescent moon is rising, we can occasionally see a unique event. When the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are lined up just right, some of the sunlight that hits the Earth can be reflected onto the Moon. This causes most part of the Moon to give off a faint glow, while the rest of the Moon is brightly lit by the sunlight.
This phenomenon is named the Da Vinci glow. It was Leonardo da Vinci, a great artist, inventor and scientist, who explained it for the first time. Sometimes, it is also called “earthshine.”
When Da Vinci wrote about earthshine, he suggested that it might be caused by sunlight reflected from the Earth’s oceans. He was almost completely correct, except for one detail: most of the reflected sunlight comes from the clouds in our atmosphere. The reflected light from the Earth is bright enough to light up the side of the Moon that isn’t receiving direct sunlight.
The Da Vinci glow is not easy to see. Conditions need to be just right. Due to the angles of light, the Moon has to be very low on the horizon. The best time to see it will be in the days before and after the new moon. During these days, the lit-up edge of the crescent moon is at its thinnest stage. If you observe the Moon before sunrise or after sunset, it may be possible to witness the reflected light from the Earth. For the best experience, choose a location outdoors where there is not too much artificial light. You can use a telescope, but it’s not necessary since the Moon will look just as impressive when viewed with the bare eye.
8 Which of the following is the Da Vinci glow
A. B.
C. D.
9. What is the main cause of the Da Vinci glow
A. Sunlight received by the Moon’s surface. B. Sunlight reflected from the Earth’s clouds.
C. Sunlight reflected from the Earth’s oceans. D. Sunlight received by the Moon’s lit-up edge.
10. Why is the Da Vinci glow an unusual phenomenon
A. It requires specific light conditions. B. It lasts too short to be observed.
C. It occurs at the crescent moon stage. D. It needs bright light from the Sun.
11. Which of the following matters most to an ideal observation of the phenomenon
A. A suitable place. B. Good eyesight.
C. A special instrument. D. Bright moonlight.
D
In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet
According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室) — a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.”
To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community.
After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon.
Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community.
12. What can be learned about an online echo chamber
A. It encourages well-judged views.
B. It gathers like-minded individuals.
C. It functions as a virtual reality platform.
D. It serves as a tool for identifying fake information.
13. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chambers
A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises.
C. News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment.
14. Which of the following can show ChamberBreaker’s effectiveness
A. The results of scientific testing.
B. The theoretical framework of the game.
C. The description of the game procedures.
D. The common challenges faced during gameplay.
15. What is the likely long-term effect of playing ChamberBreaker
A. Reducing news inquiry. B. Encouraging passive reading.
C. Strengthening prejudiced views. D. Enhancing critical thinking.
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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How colour psychology influences your dinner party guests
After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone enjoys your recipes. But it’s not all about the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the cook. ____16____Whether it is a plate, a glass, a bowl or a cup, colour makes a significant impact on your guests.
___17___After that first impression, the brain integrates the visual information and affects perception(认知), making you think that the same food is excellent, good or average. Thus, the goal for dinner parties is to ensure that the food looks pleasing to the eye, so your guests will think it tastes as good as it looks.
Bowl colour influences the desirability of food for picky eaters, as well as the perception of saltiness. Picky eaters tend to perceive meals in red and blue bowls as saltier compared to white. And they are more unwilling to try new food in a red bowl. ___18___
You can never go wrong with a white plate. Just avoid it when the food served is pale. For desserts, white is ideal because it increases flavors and enhances sweetness. ____19____ Serving food in a black bowl can increase perceptions of its saltiness and portion size.
To bring extra aesthetic(审美的)appeal, creativity and to highlight foods lacking in colour, you can serve your meal on bright plates. But be careful! ____20____Similar ingredient colors to the tableware make everything integrate together and your guests think they have less food.
A. It starts with your sight.
B. But the result of dark plates can vary a little.
C. However, the rules of colour may not apply to all.
D. Besides, colourful plates are preferred by choosy eaters.
E. Food should only look more vivid depending on the meal.
F. The tableware is also an essential element, especially the colour.
G. So, for demanding guests, choose the colour of the tableware first.
第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分40分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a growing family, we gathered lots of stuff, especially toys. After our first boy was born, friends and family ___21___ him with gifts, flooding our once ___22___ rooms with many colorful playthings.
___23___ my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy life. My spare time melting away, my ___24___ began to mount up.
Then one day, the weight of the mess became too much to bear. I ___25___! It was time to make a ___26___. I grabbed trash bags and rushed into my son’s bedroom, ___27___ the scattered (散落的) toys on the floor quickly. Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement(地下室). Of course, there was the initial crying over losing his toys, but gradually he managed to ___28___ it.
Days went by. Then weeks. ___29___, the absence of disorder seemed to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for the toys that ____30____. With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination, like ____31____ a paper box into a spaceship and going on a fantasy adventure in it. It’s been months, and those packed toys are still in the basement.
With each passing day, the ____32____ of our minimalist lifestyle became more apparent. Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house, we ____33____ a world where less really became more. Minimalism allows me to see more ____34____ in life, and my boy is becoming more ____35____ when playing with a reduced number of toys.
21. A. helped B. filled C. showered D. equipped
22. A. spacious B. modern C. bright D. quiet
23. A. Selling B. Sorting C. Counting D. Delivering
24. A. laziness B. anxiety C. regret D. guilt
25. A. retired B. escaped C. cheered D. exploded
26. A. donation B. record C. promise D. change
27. A. playing with B. putting aside C. picking up D. throwing away
28. A. accept B. believe C. share D. remember
29. A. Originally B. Hopefully C. Unexpectedly D. Unfortunately
30. A. waited B. remained C. increased D. appeared
31. A. placing B. turning. C. dividing D. mixing
32. A. benefits B. symbols C. impressions D. patterns
33. A. missed B. disconnected C. imagined D. unlocked
34. A. problems B. predictions C. preparations D. possibilities
35. A. generous B. courageous C. creative D. supportive
第二节单项选择(共5小题:每小题1分,满分5分)
36. The fact that he didn’t speak a foreign language put him at a(n) ______________ disadvantage in the application for the job which called for frequent visits abroad.
A. efficient B. distinct C. constant D. relevant
37. The key thing with retail sales is when people walk into your store or your department, the first thing you have to do is to ______________them.
A. acknowledge B. detect C. secure D. advocate
38. Many oil producers built up huge reserve funds when prices were high, so when prices fall they will ______________ their reserves to support government spending.
A. reflect on B. take on C. draw on D. wait on
39. A country’s standard of living depends first and foremost on its ability to produce wealth. “Wealth”, ______________, is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that money can buy.
A. admittedly B. nevertheless C. in this sense D. in particular
40. ______________ abundant evidence, the young man, who was accused of theft, was set free.
A. In addition to B. As a consequence of C. Aside from D. In the absence of
第三节空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
41. The teacher insisted that every minute __________(make) full use of to do the work well. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. With the intention of achieving his academic goals, he______________(commit) to his study ever since. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. Participants, most of______________ are middle school students, will meet at the Olympic forest park. (用适当的词填空)
44. He made numerous contributions to the world, the most well-known______________(be) the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc2. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. I can’t lay too much______________(emphasize) on the importance of artificial intelligence. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四节(共10小题;每小题2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。
Many Chinese people hold at least one vivid memory of a kite from their childhood days — whether it is an ___46___ (elegance) diamond-shaped design wandering in the blue sky, ___47___ a classic bird-shaped kite dancing in the wind.
China’s kite has a history of more than 2,000 years. In former times, people ___48___ (fly) kites around the Qingming Festival to remember those who had passed away. Nowadays, flying kites is known ___49___ a way to attract good fortune and drive away bad luck.
There have been many kite-lovers ___50___ (devote) themselves to the inheritance (传承) of kite culture. Cao Xueqin, a literary giant ___51___ wrote the novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, is one of them. He also wrote ___52___ book on kites in his later years, recording the techniques of kite making and flying. The book enabled people, especially those with disabilities, ___53___ (acquire) the skill and make a living.
Over time, kites ___54___ (play) a significant role in the lives of Chinese people, and have ___55___ (true) impressed foreign friends. This cultural heritage has been passed down through generations, showing the lasting vitality of Chinese civilization.
第四部分 写作
第一节(满分15分)
56. 最近，你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子，内容是“Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes (Artificial Intelligence) ”。请你对该帖子发表自己的看法。内容要点包括：
1. AI课堂优点；
2. AI课堂的缺点；
3. 你的观点。
注意：1. 词数应为100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes
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第二节(满分25分)
57. 阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。
The road to gaining confidence is not an easy one, but it’s entirely in your hands and you can do it if you just put your mind to it. Here are some ways that can help you learn to love yourself.
Write down what you like about yourself. Make this a daily routine. Every day, spare some time in the evening and write down three things that you appreciate yourself. They can be related to what happened that day or they can be in general but you need to note down three things even if it’s hard for you to think of them. Not only will it instantly make you feel better, but it will also be of great help in the future. When you’re having a bad day, just take out your list and go through what you’ve written every day.
Another great thing that will immediately improve how you see yourself is your treatment of others. Be kind to others, and not only will you feel good. you will also probably receive the same treatment from them. Be there for someone in trouble and really listen to him. Help an elderly neighbor carry his bags to his apartment. Call someone you haven’t heard from for a long time. Smile at a stranger. All of these things will be an instant boost of positive energy.
Healthy body and healthy mind are really connected more than you know, and as much as you can harm your physical health with negative thoughts, you can also improve your mental health by taking care of your body. Learn to love your body by keeping a healthy diet. Learn about nutrition and foods that both make you feel good and are healthy for you. Moreover, start working out and do something you actually enjoy. Not everyone enjoys going to the gym or jogging. Take part in some sports you’ve always wanted to try or take dance lessons.
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厦门双十2023-2024学年第一学期高二年第一次月考
英语试题
答案版
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. How does the man get to know the news
A. From TV. B. From the newspaper. C. From the Internet.
2. What has the man decided to do
A. Change his glasses. B. Undergo eye surgery. C. Eat something good.
3. What is the woman’s father’s race
A. Italian B. Chinese. C. South Korean.
4. What did the woman do to get rid of the discomfort
A. She kept her mouth open. B. She drank some wine. C. She had some sleep.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. ln a hospital. B. In a park. C. At home.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1分, 满分15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。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。每段对话独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man invite Grace to do tonight
A. Attend a party. B. Go to the library. C. Go over the lessons.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A coming exam. B. Some new emojis. C. A popular game.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题.
8. What does the woman probably care most about buying a car
A. The price. B. The brand. C. The function.
9. What kind of car does the man like best
A. A gas car. B. An electric car. C. A solar car.
10. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Quit smoking. B. Cut his daily expenses. C. Get a well-paid job.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. When did the horse-face skirt first appear
A. In the Han Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty.
12. Why does the man want to know more about the skirt
A. To make a traditional skirt.
B. To buy one for his sister.
C. To get a good presentation topic.
13. What color waist does the Ming horse-face skirt usually have
A. White. B. Red. C. Blue.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Taxi driver and passenger. B. Guide and tourist. C. Fellow workers.
15. At what place will the speakers stop first probably
A. The company dorm. B. A supermarket. C. A restaurant.
16. What can we know about the new traffic lights
A. They have 10 different combination ways.
B. They aren’t equipped with a timer.
C. They have no right-turn arrow.
17. What does the woman think of the new traffic lights
A. Confusing. B. Convenient. C. Creative.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing now
A. Giving a lesson. B. Making a speech. C. Reporting news.
19. What temperature can the sand battery store heat around
A. About 500C. B. About 400C. C. About 100℃.
20. What does the speaker say about the sand battery
A. Complicated. B. Cheap. C. Space-consuming.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Linda Hall Library is open to the public free of charge during regular library hours. There is no charge for getting a library card. Patrons can request and use materials in the library, provided the items are in good physical condition.
To sign up for a borrowing account, you must be a resident of the Kansas City area. You have to provide a current state or federal photo ID with a KC area street address.
A photo ID plus utility bill in your name is needed if the current address differs from that on the ID.
Patrons must show their LHL library card or a photo ID at the time of check-out.
Who Can Borrow:
Individuals living within the Kansas City area as defined below:
Missouri — Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Johnson, Iafayette, Platte, Ray
Kansas —Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, L.inn, Miami, Wyandotte
Established businesses within the KC area. Contact Reference Services at 8169268701 or reference@lindahall.org for more information about authorized borrowing for businesses, or fill out our web application.
Students, faculty, and staff participating in Courtesy Card institutions. Contact for more information about the Courtesy Card Program.
If you wish to borrow from the Linda Hall Library but do not meet the above criteria, please contact your local library and request to borrow through interlibrary loan from Document Delivery Services.
For more information on how to request library materials, please see this guide on Making Requests in Primo. You may wish to register to attend an in-person “Navigating Linda Hall Library” session.
1. What is a must for borrowing materials from the library
A. A currently taken photo. B. A borrowing account.
C. A guarantee deposit. D. An authorized application.
2. Which of the following persons can borrow materials from the library
A. A student studying in a college.
B. An individual living in Washington.
C. A person working a company in the KC area.
D. A person working for Courtesy Card Program.
3. What should you do if you don’t meet the criteria for the library
A. Fill out an application online.
B. Turn to your local library for help.
C. Follow the official guidance.
D. Borrow some materials online.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
B
Even now, I have vivid memories of my last day of high school. In my mind’s eye, I’m cleaning out my locker, and then staring at the emptiness for a few extra beats before slamming it shut for the last time. I’m wandering around the halls with my best friend, blissfully ignoring the bells going off every 50 minutes on schedule because, just today, we’re allowed to break the rules. I’m sitting on my desk, swinging my feet, and shooting the breeze (闲聊) with my English teacher, Mr. Carr, in a way that makes me feel almost grown up.
It was maybe my favorite day of the whole year. Like the final layer of watercolor, the freedom and lightness I feel seeps (渗透) into the rest of my memories of that day and turns them just a shade rosier.
If the school year hasn’t yet ended for you, consider what you can do to make the finale count. Why Because when it comes to human memory, not all moments are created equal. Instead, our remembered experiences are disproportionately (不成比例地) influenced by peaks (the best moments as well as the worst) and endings (the last moments). Nobel Prize winner Danny Kahneman, who discovered this phenomenon, called this the peak-end rule. It suggests that our judgment of a past experience is largely based on its most extreme point and its endpoint.
I took advantage of the peak-end rule years ago, when my girls were young enough to want a bedtime story each night. I remember thinking that whatever disagreement and stress had occurred that day, I could make the last moments count. I could end on a note of calm and act like the patient mom I hadn’t quite managed to be just hours before.
Don’t mistake all moments as equal insignificance. There’s a reason why yoga classes end with savasana (挺卧式). There’s a reason we eat dessert last. Do organize endings carefully. As Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll might say: Finish strong. Last impressions are especially lasting.
4. What can the author suggest doing to make the end of a school year memorable
A. Planning a special event for the last day.
B. Reflecting on the entire academic year.
C. Ignoring school regulations.
D. Focusing on the final exam.
5. Which statement is true about the peak-end rule
A. The last moments matter the most in our memories.
B. Peaks in life can be remembered better than endings.
C. The peaks and ends of experiences are easier to remember.
D. Our judgment of the past is determined by first impressions.
6. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. What struggles the author had in life.
B. How the author treated her daughters.
C. Why the author read stories to her kids.
D. How the author applied the rule to daily life.
7. Why is Pete Carroll mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To show the importance of doing sports.
B. To explain why last impressions are lasting.
C. To prove the peak-end rule can be used in sports.
D. To encourage readers to value the last moments of an experience.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. D
C
Have you ever seen the Moon rising over your town or city It can appear very large when it is low on the horizon. Our moon goes through phases(月相) and it looks a little different every day. When the whole moon is lit up, it is called a full moon. When the Moon is entirely dark, it’s a new moon. When there is only a thin edge of the circle shining, it’s a crescent moon.
When a crescent moon is rising, we can occasionally see a unique event. When the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are lined up just right, some of the sunlight that hits the Earth can be reflected onto the Moon. This causes most part of the Moon to give off a faint glow, while the rest of the Moon is brightly lit by the sunlight.
This phenomenon is named the Da Vinci glow. It was Leonardo da Vinci, a great artist, inventor and scientist, who explained it for the first time. Sometimes, it is also called “earthshine.”
When Da Vinci wrote about earthshine he suggested that it might be caused by sunlight reflected from the Earth’s oceans. He was almost completely correct, except for one detail: most of the reflected sunlight comes from the clouds in our atmosphere. The reflected light from the Earth is bright enough to light up the side of the Moon that isn’t receiving direct sunlight.
The Da Vinci glow is not easy to see. Conditions need to be just right. Due to the angles of light, the Moon has to be very low on the horizon. The best time to see it will be in the days before and after the new moon. During these days, the lit-up edge of the crescent moon is at its thinnest stage. If you observe the Moon before sunrise or after sunset, it may be possible to witness the reflected light from the Earth. For the best experience, choose a location outdoors where there is not too much artificial light. You can use a telescope, but it’s not necessary since the Moon will look just as impressive when viewed with the bare eye.
8. Which of the following is the Da Vinci glow
A. B.
C. D.
9. What is the main cause of the Da Vinci glow
A. Sunlight received by the Moon’s surface. B. Sunlight reflected from the Earth’s clouds.
C. Sunlight reflected from the Earth’s oceans. D. Sunlight received by the Moon’s lit-up edge.
10. Why is the Da Vinci glow an unusual phenomenon
A It requires specific light conditions. B. It lasts too short to be observed.
C. It occurs at the crescent moon stage. D. It needs bright light from the Sun.
11. Which of the following matters most to an ideal observation of the phenomenon
A. A suitable place. B. Good eyesight.
C. A special instrument. D. Bright moonlight.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. A
D
In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet
According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室) — a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.”
To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community.
After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon.
Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community.
12. What can be learned about an online echo chamber
A. It encourages well-judged views.
B. It gathers like-minded individuals.
C. It functions as a virtual reality platform.
D. It serves as a tool for identifying fake information.
13. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chambers
A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises.
C. News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment.
14. Which of the following can show ChamberBreaker’s effectiveness
A. The results of scientific testing.
B. The theoretical framework of the game.
C. The description of the game procedures.
D. The common challenges faced during gameplay.
15. What is the likely long-term effect of playing ChamberBreaker
A. Reducing news inquiry. B. Encouraging passive reading.
C. Strengthening prejudiced views. D. Enhancing critical thinking.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How colour psychology influences your dinner party guests
After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone enjoys your recipes. But it’s not all about the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the cook. ____16____Whether it is a plate, a glass, a bowl or a cup, colour makes a significant impact on your guests.
___17___After that first impression, the brain integrates the visual information and affects perception(认知), making you think that the same food is excellent, good or average. Thus, the goal for dinner parties is to ensure that the food looks pleasing to the eye, so your guests will think it tastes as good as it looks.
Bowl colour influences the desirability of food for picky eaters, as well as the perception of saltiness. Picky eaters tend to perceive meals in red and blue bowls as saltier compared to white. And they are more unwilling to try new food in a red bowl. ___18___
You can never go wrong with a white plate. Just avoid it when the food served is pale. For desserts, white is ideal because it increases flavors and enhances sweetness. ____19____ Serving food in a black bowl can increase perceptions of its saltiness and portion size.
To bring extra aesthetic(审美的)appeal, creativity and to highlight foods lacking in colour, you can serve your meal on bright plates. But be careful! ____20____Similar ingredient colors to the tableware make everything integrate together and your guests think they have less food.
A. It starts with your sight.
B. But the result of dark plates can vary a little.
C. However, the rules of colour may not apply to all.
D. Besides, colourful plates are preferred by choosy eaters.
E. Food should only look more vivid depending on the meal.
F. The tableware is also an essential element, especially the colour.
G. So, for demanding guests, choose the colour of the tableware first.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. B 20. E
第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分40分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a growing family, we gathered lots of stuff, especially toys. After our first boy was born, friends and family ___21___ him with gifts, flooding our once ___22___ rooms with many colorful playthings.
___23___ my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy life. My spare time melting away, my ___24___ began to mount up.
Then one day, the weight of the mess became too much to bear. I ___25___! It was time to make a ___26___. I grabbed trash bags and rushed into my son’s bedroom, ___27___ the scattered (散落的) toys on the floor quickly. Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement(地下室). Of course, there was the initial crying over losing his toys, but gradually he managed to ___28___ it.
Days went by. Then weeks. ___29___, the absence of disorder seemed to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for the toys that ____30____. With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination, like ____31____ a paper box into a spaceship and going on a fantasy adventure in it. It’s been months, and those packed toys are still in the basement.
With each passing day, the ____32____ of our minimalist lifestyle became more apparent. Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house, we ____33____ a world where less really became more. Minimalism allows me to see more ____34____ in life, and my boy is becoming more ____35____ when playing with a reduced number of toys.
21. A. helped B. filled C. showered D. equipped
22. A. spacious B. modern C. bright D. quiet
23. A. Selling B. Sorting C. Counting D. Delivering
24. A. laziness B. anxiety C. regret D. guilt
25. A. retired B. escaped C. cheered D. exploded
26. A. donation B. record C. promise D. change
27. A. playing with B. putting aside C. picking up D. throwing away
28. A. accept B. believe C. share D. remember
29. A. Originally B. Hopefully C. Unexpectedly D. Unfortunately
30. A. waited B. remained C. increased D. appeared
31. A. placing B. turning. C. dividing D. mixing
32. A. benefits B. symbols C. impressions D. patterns
33. A. missed B. disconnected C. imagined D. unlocked
34. A. problems B. predictions C. preparations D. possibilities
35. A. generous B. courageous C. creative D. supportive
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C
第二节单项选择(共5小题:每小题1分,满分5分)
36. The fact that he didn’t speak a foreign language put him at a(n) ______________ disadvantage in the application for the job which called for frequent visits abroad.
A. efficient B. distinct C. constant D. relevant
【答案】B
37. The key thing with retail sales is when people walk into your store or your department, the first thing you have to do is to ______________them.
A. acknowledge B. detect C. secure D. advocate
【答案】A
38. Many oil producers built up huge reserve funds when prices were high, so when prices fall they will ______________ their reserves to support government spending.
A. reflect on B. take on C. draw on D. wait on
【答案】C
39. A country’s standard of living depends first and foremost on its ability to produce wealth. “Wealth”, ______________, is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that money can buy.
A. admittedly B. nevertheless C. in this sense D. in particular
【答案】C
40. ______________ abundant evidence, the young man, who was accused of theft, was set free.
A. In addition to B. As a consequence of C. Aside from D. In the absence of
【答案】D
第三节空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
41. The teacher insisted that every minute __________(make) full use of to do the work well. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】(should)be made
42. With the intention of achieving his academic goals, he______________(commit) to his study ever since. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】has been committed
43. Participants, most of______________ are middle school students, will meet at the Olympic forest park. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】whom
44. He made numerous contributions to the world, the most well-known______________(be) the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc2. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】being
45. I can’t lay too much______________(emphasize) on the importance of artificial intelligence. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】emphasis
第四节(共10小题;每小题2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。
Many Chinese people hold at least one vivid memory of a kite from their childhood days — whether it is an ___46___ (elegance) diamond-shaped design wandering in the blue sky, ___47___ a classic bird-shaped kite dancing in the wind.
China’s kite has a history of more than 2,000 years. In former times, people ___48___ (fly) kites around the Qingming Festival to remember those who had passed away. Nowadays, flying kites is known ___49___ a way to attract good fortune and drive away bad luck.
There have been many kite-lovers ___50___ (devote) themselves to the inheritance (传承) of kite culture. Cao Xueqin, a literary giant ___51___ wrote the novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, is one of them. He also wrote ___52___ book on kites in his later years, recording the techniques of kite making and flying. The book enabled people, especially those with disabilities, ___53___ (acquire) the skill and make a living.
Over time, kites ___54___ (play) a significant role in the lives of Chinese people, and have ___55___ (true) impressed foreign friends. This cultural heritage has been passed down through generations, showing the lasting vitality of Chinese civilization.
【答案】46. elegant
47. or 48. flew
49. as 50. devoting
51. who##that
52. a 53. to acquire
54. have been playing
55. truly
第四部分 写作
第一节(满分15分)
56. 最近，你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子，内容是“Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes (Artificial Intelligence) ”。请你对该帖子发表自己的看法。内容要点包括：
1. AI课堂的优点；
2. AI课堂的缺点；
3. 你的观点。
注意：1. 词数应为100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes
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【答案】One Possible version
Will traditional classes be replaced by AI classes
Nowadays, with the development of AI technology, AI has become a new trend in our life.
There is no doubt that AI is of great benefit for pared with traditional classes, we have access to AI classes easily wherever we are and whenever it is, from which we can get personalized teaching so that we can make much progress with ease.
Nevertheless, each coin has two sides. Although AI classes do have some advantages, machines are not good at communicating with students because they lack emotions. Furthermore, programmed ahead of time, they are unable to do with unexpected situations as real teachers do.
As far as I’m concerned, while AI classes are becoming more popular, it would be better for us to combine traditional classes with AI classes in our study.
第二节(满分25分)
57. 阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。
The road to gaining confidence is not an easy one, but it’s entirely in your hands and you can do it if you just put your mind to it. Here are some ways that can help you learn to love yourself.
Write down what you like about yourself. Make this a daily routine. Every day, spare some time in the evening and write down three things that you appreciate yourself. They can be related to what happened that day or they can be in general but you need to note down three things even if it’s hard for you to think of them. Not only will it instantly make you feel better, but it will also be of great help in the future. When you’re having a bad day, just take out your list and go through what you’ve written every day.
Another great thing that will immediately improve how you see yourself is your treatment of others. Be kind to others, and not only will you feel good. you will also probably receive the same treatment from them. Be there for someone in trouble and really listen to him. Help an elderly neighbor carry his bags to his apartment. Call someone you haven’t heard from for a long time. Smile at a stranger. All of these things will be an instant boost of positive energy.
Healthy body and healthy mind are really connected more than you know, and as much as you can harm your physical health with negative thoughts, you can also improve your mental health by taking care of your body. Learn to love your body by keeping a healthy diet. Learn about nutrition and foods that both make you feel good and are healthy for you. Moreover, start working out and do something you actually enjoy. Not everyone enjoys going to the gym or jogging. Take part in some sports you’ve always wanted to try or take dance lessons.
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【答案】
As is mentioned in this passage difficult as gaining confidence is, there are still approaches to learning to love yourself. (要点1) For one thing, it is important for you to write down three things that you appreciate yourself every day. (要点2) For another, you had better be nice to others, which will make you feel good and be treated sincerely.(要点3) Furthermore, look after your body because a healthy mind is based on a healthy body. (要点4) (71 words)
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