2024-2025学年北京市首都师范大学附属丽泽中学高三上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年北京市首都师范大学附属丽泽中学高三上学期10月月考英语试题
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分）
All my friends had made the football cheerleading team except me. My name was ___1___ from the list. I still sat with them at lunch, still laughed at their jokes, ___2___ I felt as if I didn’t belong. I fought back tears, wanting to be strong.
Knowing that next year would bring a new round of try-outs, I started practicing and was determined to see my name on the list. However, my dad suggested that I get involved in a school-sport-___3___ as anyone could sign up with no try-outs. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I only ___4___ I might participate in it until I made the cheerleading team again.
On the track team, running pushed me to work harder than I ever knew I could. Race after race, I continued to feel my lungs burning from the ___5___. I guessed that I wanted to ___6___ myself to see if I could improve my running time.
The next year when spring came around, I was thrilled to make the football cheerleading team, when, incredibly, I received a letter from a new cross-country coach, ___7___ me to join his running team. I didn’t have a reason for choosing running over cheerleading, ___8___ the fact that I followed my heart.
When I called the coach and told him I would give it a try, I never realized that one simple ___9___ would change the direction of my life. Within one year, I became one of the fastest female cross-country runners.
We can be who we were born to be or we can just follow the crowd. And when I chose to be a runner, I chose to be _____10_____ to myself.
1. A. coming B. missing C. turning D. changing
2. A. but B. so C. or D. for
3. A. throwing B. cheerleading C. football D. running
4. A. recorded B. heard C. figured D. concluded
5. A. effort B. diseases C. needs D. interest
6. A. accept B. challenge C. express D. treat
7. A. sending B. asking C. teaching D. reminding
8. A. in case of B. in spite of C. rather than D. other than
9. A. decision B. complaint C. evaluation D. expectation
10. A. friendly B. tolerant C. true D. respectful
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 共15分）
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
It was a reading class. While all her classmates were flying through the books, Skye Malik only on page four, got impossibly ___11___(stick) on the word “doughnut". Her expected difficulty with reading is called “dyslexia”. Skye got a ___12___(profession) diagnosis at the end of the 2nd grade.
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A panda-themed coffee shop ___13___ (become) popular among visitors since its opening on February 1st. The images of the cute animal can be seen all over the coffee shop and a Post ___14___ (welcome) by panda fans at the Chengdu Panda Base too, ___15___ people can purchase panda-themed items, ___16___ (range) from stamps, postcards, refrigerator magnets, envelopes, toys to other souvenirs.
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Slowing down is sometimes very important. When we slow down, we create space to reflect on our thoughts and emotions, which helps us identify important areas of our lives and ___17___ (give) us the opportunity to make right choices. To practise this, we need to establish clear ___18___ (boundary) in our personal and professional life.
D
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In traditional Chinese culture, Tai Chi is often related to the Chinese idea of yin and yang. For those who do it, Tai Chi can be practiced anytime and anywhere ___19___ equipment or a gymnasium. Learning to do it correctly gives us a practical way ___20___ (achieve) balance and rhythm of movement. So it is believed that practicing Tai Chi can in some ways help us stand, walk, move and run better.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分, 共28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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities for 2024 that provide a rewarding experience that will stay with you for life Every year thousands of teens choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ(IVHQ)-the world’s most trusted provider of safe and affordable volunteer programs for teens.
Service trips for teens are available in more than 50 destinations and there are 17 teen volunteer programs for 16 to 18 year-olds. Some of the best programs in 2024 include Turtle Conservation in Bali, Animal Care in Costa Rica and Childcare in Tanzania. Or, if you’re wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!
Benefits for volunteers:
There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will stand out on your college application.
Crossing boundaries to work with partners from different parts of the world fosters global understanding.
Living in a country different to your own means that you will be involved in a new culture, cuisine, and way of thinking.
Guaranteed support:
Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will go abroad with you. Having placed more than 130, 000 volunteers abroad, we’re always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on-going support from experienced program managers and round-the-clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.
If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.
21. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group
A. Rewards for volunteering. B. A free service trip.
C. An opportunity to study abroad. D. A specialized program.
22. What does IVHQ promise to volunteers
A. Local teams’ assistance. B. Partners’ support.
C. College recommendation letters. D. Parents’ company
23. The main purpose of the passage is to_____.
A advocate volunteering B. introduce requirements
C. advertise a service D. suggest a lifestyle
B
An Art Class
When Kelly was twelve, she started taking classes at Miss Grace’s School for Art. She didn’t like it at first: the “novice artists” — the kids who hadn’t really done art before-worked mostly with clay, and Kelly was a terrible sculptor.
It wasn’t until her third year that Kelly found something she was really good at-charcoal drawing (素描). She loved watching the lines spread unevenly across the page as she moved the bits of charcoal back and forth over the paper.
One day, Sophia, the best artist in her class, sat down and set up her easel (画架) next to Kelly. Kelly felt a sinking feeling in her stomach. She’d actually found an art form that she enjoyed and was good at-and now Sophia was going to outshine her again Kelly fought back tears when Miss Grace entered the room.
“Hello class, Miss Grace said.” We’ll continue to work on the project today. What masterpiece would Sophia have come up with
Kelly looked at Sophia’s easel and she couldn’t believe it-it was a mess! For a brief moment, Kelly couldn’t actually believe her drawing was better than Sophia’s.
But then she looked at Sophia, who was watching Kelly with an anxious expression. “I…. I couldn’t decide what to do,” Sophia said. “And you’re so good. Sometimes I feel like my stuff is just so bad in comparison.”
Kelly looked to see if Sophia was joking, but she seemed completely serious. Now Kelly was shocked. “I’m not talented ... Miss Grace seldom praises me. You’re the best one in our class!”
Sophia raised her eyebrows. “I might be a really good copier of the stuff, but I have no idea what to do when it comes to making up my own images. You are so great at making new things out of the old stuff. I’ve loved your works.”
“I’ve loved yours, too,” Kelly said.
“Well, definitely not this one,” Sophia said.
Kelly smiled. “Maybe not right now. But if you move these lines up...” she said, pointing her finger on Sophia’s paper.
Sophia was quiet for a moment. “That’s a great idea!” she said finally.
Kelly smiled and turned back to her drawing looking every so often at Sophia’s work to see that she was taking her advice, down to the last line.
24. When Kelly started classes at the art school, she _____.
A. was not good at the course B. lacked confidence in drawing
C. was often pushed by Miss Grace D. did not get along with the other kids
25. How did Kelly feel when Sophia sat beside her
A. Thrilled. B. Confused. C. Frustrated. D. Relieved.
26. What did Kelly do in the art class
A. She inspired Sophia. B. She praised Sophia’s creativity.
C. She decided to outshine Sophia. D. She finished the drawing for Sophia.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Interest is the best teacher. B. You are what you believe to be.
C. Everyone has their own strengths. D. Hard work will eventually pay off.
C
The sounds of the Northern Lights have been a mystery to scientists for over a century. But now it seems that a researcher has figured out how auroras (极光) really make sounds.
“It has pretty much been confirmed all over the world,” historian Fiona Amery said. “ In Canada, Norway and Russia, they are all hearing very much the same sounds.”
“The auroras can occur hundreds of kilometers above the ground,which strengthens opinions that their sounds are just a false impression,” said Fiona. Many scientists argued that auroras were too far away to hear and that any sound would take several minutes to reach the ground, so it was impossible for them to change in time with the auroras.
However, other scientists were convinced that the Northern Lights really made noises. In the 1920s, Canadian astronomer Clarence Chant first suggested a mechanism by which they could occur: The motion of the aurora caused changes in the electrification of the atmosphere that created crackling sounds close to the ground. Almost 100 years later, Clarence’s suggestion seems close to what could be the true reason for the sounds.
In 2012, an expert named Unto Laine showed a recording of auroral sounds after years of monitoring auroras. In 2016, he announced the mechanism that makes the sounds: an inversion layer (逆温层) of cold air in the atmosphere that can form below an aurora and a short distance above the ground in calm weather.
Unto argues that visible changes in the aurora cause changes in the inversion layer, causing accumulated electricity to discharge as sparks (火花) that create sounds that can be heard. That explains how the sounds correspond with the aurora’s visible movements — they begin to happen in the inversion layer only about 75 meters above the observer.
28. What are the words Fiona said in Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The existence of the sounds of the Northern Lights.
B The need to make full use of the Northern Lights.
C. The problems caused by the Northern Lights.
D. The cause of the Northern Lights.
29. What can we learn about Clarence’s suggestion in the 1920s
A. It matched a lot of old ideas. B. It was well recognized then.
C. It might be of great value. D. It was a total failure.
30. How does the author convey his idea in the text
A. By listing research numbers. B. By making comparisons.
C. By providing explanations. D. By giving examples.
31. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Can We Enjoy the Northern Lights
B. Do the Northern Lights Make Sounds
C. Why Should We Study the Northern Lights
D. How Do the Northern Lights Come into Being
D
September 2022 was apparently the month artificial intelligence essay anxiety boiled over n academia, after a user of an AI writing service claimed to be getting straight A's with essays written" using artificial intelligence. Most professors expressed concern. One wrote, “Grading something an Al wrote is an incredibly depressing waste of my life.”
As all this online depression was playing out, I asked my students, who were mostly majors in writing, to submit a 2,000-word proposal about a local issue. I asked them to rely on the AI as much as possible. After reviewing their 22 AI essays, I can tell you confidently that the technology just isn't there. My students used free accessible text generators online and put in a lot of effort. But, if I had believed these were genuine student essays, the very best would have earned somewhere around a C or C-minus. Many of the essays had obvious red flags for Al generation: outdated facts, quotes from prior university presidents presented as current presidents, fictional professors and named student organizations that don’t exist. At the same time, the students reported that using Al required far more time than simply writing their essays the old-fashioned way would have.
There has been a fair amount written about the supposed impressiveness of Al-generated text. There are even several high-profile Al-written articles, essays or even scientific papers or screenplays that showcase this impressiveness. In many of these cases, the “authors”have access to higher-quality language models than most students are currently able to use. But, more importantly, the published examples are generally the polished form of professional writers and editors. In contrast, many of my students’ Al-generated essays showed the common problems of student writing — uncertainty about the appropriate writing style, issues with organization and transitions, and inconsistent paragraphing. Obviously, producing a quality essay with AI requires having high writing skill and revising skill to produce appropriate outputs.
My experiment so tells me that a good assignment sheet is the best defense against AI essays. If your assignment is “Describe the reasons for the U. S. Civil War”, you are more likely to get AI or downloaded essay submissions. My assignment was a challenge because it asked students to address local issues of concern. There are just not enough relevant examples in the data the AI text generators are drawing from.
It has been just over five years since computer scientists declared, “We should stop training radiologist (放射科医生) now. Deep learning is going to do better than radiologists.” Well, we’re still training radiologists, and there’s no indication that deep learning is going to replace human doctors anytime soon. In much the same way, I strongly suspect full-on robot writing will always and forever be “just around the come”.
32. What does the author imply in Paragraph 3
A. Online text generators are far from reliable.
B. Genuine student essays deserve higher marks.
C. Students need to have better mastery of technology.
D. Revising applications decide the quality of AI essays.
33. In the author's opinion, what may discourage the use of AI text generators
A Standard criteria B. Strict regulations.
C. Clear instructions. D. Unique writing tasks.
34. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To assess AI's influence on students' writing.
B. To discuss the threat of Al to the teaching of writing.
C. To appeal for the appropriate application of AI text generators.
D. To analyse the differences between genuine and Al-written essays.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 共10分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
“Is the glass half empty or half full ” This old English saying has long been used to differentiate a pessimist from an optimist. For most young people today, the answer is usually “half full”, because we have been taught that a positive attitude towards life is one of the primary keys to success. ____35____ Recent studies indicate that it all depends.
There is such a thing as too much positivity, also known as toxic positivity. It happens when someone remains in a happy and positive state and ignores any bad and negative emotions across all situations. ____36____ The death of a pet, a low score on a test, or a mountain of new homework should lead to emotions such as sadness, frustration and anger. If we hide these emotions just because we want to look optimistic in front of our friends and family, they can build up inside of us and end up erupting in unexpected ways. ____37____
____38____ Imagine having had a bad day, and wanting to talk about it with your friend. However, instead of listening to your problems and sympathizing with you, they simply told you to “be positive” and to “look on the bright side.” By saying such things, they give you the impression that your problems are being completely ignored. Moreover, since you don’t have the right “attitude,” your problems are ultimately your own fault.
That being said, nobody likes to be around depressed people. Just take everything as it comes and express how you really feel. ____39____. Given everything I have already said, my simple advice to you is to do that which gives you the best “attitude” in life, whatever for you that might be. Regardless of whether a glass is half-empty or half-full, it nonetheless still has space to fill.
A. However, is being negative necessarily a bad thing
B. This makes you human, and your true friends will always stick by you.
C. But actually it is normal for us to experience a range of emotions in a day.
D. And this is why I would want to write about staying positive in these difficult times.
E. Evidence suggests that overly positive people are at a higher risk of developing psychological problems.
F. Aside from the personal emotional impacts of toxic positivity, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you.
G. But with everything that has been going on both at home and abroad, it’s probably felt to you like a continuous struggle to remain positive.
第三部分 书面表达（共两节, 32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分, 第42题3分, 第43题5分, 共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
In order to fit in and make friends in a new school, Amanda observed how her classmates behaved and interacted with each other. Gradually, she perfectly adopted the mannerisms of the classmates around her, laughing at their jokes, nodding in agreement with their opinions, hiding herself into someone she thought others wanted her to be. We’ve all done these. This is social masking, the process of holding back or hiding our natural way of interacting with others so we can feel accepted.
In a world that often tells us to just be ourselves, you might wonder why many of us rely on social masking. “Social masking happens because we as a species want to be included,” says psychologist Dipti Tait. “It’s a tribal (群体的) thing of being together rather than being on our own. We all have certain masks to protect ourselves from exposure and difference.” While masking can help us deal with social situations, it can also come with negative consequences. Hiding our behaviours and interests constantly can lead to a strong feeling of separation, disconnection, and internal conflict. As a result, we may experience a heightened and increased possibility of developing depression as westruggle to understand social situations and signs that others take for granted.
Fortunately, a mask is not our own skin. We may feel extremely tired after social engagements and want to spend time alone in order to feel like ourselves. “The goal is to feel safe enough to remove the mask,” says Tait. “It’s crucial for individuals to receive acceptance and support for who they are, rather than feeling like they need to hide their true selves in order to fit in.”
40. What is social masking
_____________________________________________________________
41. Why do many of us rely on social masking
_____________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When people struggle to understand social situations that others consider normal, they will feel less depressed.
_____________________________________________________________
43. In addition to masking, what else can you do to fit in when you are in a new environment (In about 40 words)
_____________________________________________________________
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的外国笔友Jim是校报主编，他们计划出一期奥运专刊。得知中国奥运代表团在巴黎奥运会上大放异彩，他们想在Athletic lcons栏目中包含中国健儿的奥运故事。他发来邮件询问你的建议，请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1.建议介绍的中国运动员或团队；
2.就以上建议简要说明理由。
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案版
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分）
All my friends had made the football cheerleading team except me. My name was ___1___ from the list. I still sat with them at lunch, still laughed at their jokes, ___2___ I felt as if I didn’t belong. I fought back tears, wanting to be strong.
Knowing that next year would bring a new round of try-outs, I started practicing and was determined to see my name on the list. However, my dad suggested that I get involved in a school-sport-___3___ as anyone could sign up with no try-outs. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I only ___4___ I might participate in it until I made the cheerleading team again.
On the track team, running pushed me to work harder than I ever knew I could. Race after race, I continued to feel my lungs burning from the ___5___. I guessed that I wanted to ___6___ myself to see if I could improve my running time.
The next year when spring came around, I was thrilled to make the football cheerleading team, when, incredibly, I received a letter from a new cross-country coach, ___7___ me to join his running team. I didn’t have a reason for choosing running over cheerleading, ___8___ the fact that I followed my heart.
When I called the coach and told him I would give it a try, I never realized that one simple ___9___ would change the direction of my life. Within one year, I became one of the fastest female cross-country runners.
We can be who we were born to be or we can just follow the crowd. And when I chose to be a runner, I chose to be _____10_____ to myself.
1. A. coming B. missing C. turning D. changing
2. A. but B. so C. or D. for
3. A. throwing B. cheerleading C. football D. running
4. A. recorded B. heard C. figured D. concluded
5. A. effort B. diseases C. needs D. interest
6. A. accept B. challenge C. express D. treat
7. A. sending B. asking C. teaching D. reminding
8. A. in case of B. in spite of C. rather than D. other than
9. A. decision B. complaint C. evaluation D. expectation
10. A. friendly B. tolerant C. true D. respectful
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. C
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 共15分）
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
It was a reading class. While all her classmates were flying through the books, Skye Malik only on page four, got impossibly ___11___(stick) on the word “doughnut". Her expected difficulty with reading is called “dyslexia”. Skye got a ___12___(profession) diagnosis at the end of the 2nd grade.
【答案】11. stuck
12. professional
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了主人公斯凯·马利克患有“阅读障碍”的故事。
【11题详解】
考查动词被动语态。句意：当她所有的同学都在飞快地翻着书的时候，斯凯·马利克只翻到第四页，就不可思议地被“甜甜圈”这个词卡住了。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，结合句意以及空前got可知，主语Skye Malik和动词stick为被动关系，所以为一般过去时的被动语态结构。故填stuck。
【12题详解】
考查形容词。句意：斯凯在二年级快结束时得到了专业诊断。由空后diagnosis为名词可知，此处为形容词professional“专业的”作定语修饰该名词，满足句意要求。故填professional。
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A panda-themed coffee shop ___13___ (become) popular among visitors since its opening on February 1st. The images of the cute animal can be seen all over the coffee shop and a Post ___14___ (welcome) by panda fans at the Chengdu Panda Base too, ___15___ people can purchase panda-themed items, ___16___ (range) from stamps, postcards, refrigerator magnets, envelopes, toys to other souvenirs.
【答案】13. has become
14. is welcomed
15. where 16. ranging
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Slowing down is sometimes very important. When we slow down, we create space to reflect on our thoughts and emotions, which helps us identify important areas of our lives and ___17___ (give) us the opportunity to make right choices. To practise this, we need to establish clear ___18___ (boundary) in our personal and professional life.
【答案】17. gives
18. boundaries
D
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In traditional Chinese culture, Tai Chi is often related to the Chinese idea of yin and yang. For those who do it, Tai Chi can be practiced anytime and anywhere ___19___ equipment or a gymnasium. Learning to do it correctly gives us a practical way ___20___ (achieve) balance and rhythm of movement. So it is believed that practicing Tai Chi can in some ways help us stand, walk, move and run better.
【答案】19. without
20. to achieve
A
Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities for 2024 that provide a rewarding experience that will stay with you for life Every year thousands of teens choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ(IVHQ)-the world’s most trusted provider of safe and affordable volunteer programs for teens.
Service trips for teens are available in more than 50 destinations and there are 17 teen volunteer programs for 16 to 18 year-olds. Some of the best programs in 2024 include Turtle Conservation in Bali, Animal Care in Costa Rica and Childcare in Tanzania. Or, if you’re wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!
Benefits for volunteers:
There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will stand out on your college application.
Crossing boundaries to work with partners from different parts of the world fosters global understanding.
Living in a country different to your own means that you will be involved in a new culture, cuisine, and way of thinking.
Guaranteed support:
Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will go abroad with you. Having placed more than 130, 000 volunteers abroad, we’re always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on-going support from experienced program managers and round-the-clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.
If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.
21. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group
A. Rewards for volunteering. B. A free service trip.
C. An opportunity to study abroad. D. A specialized program.
22. What does IVHQ promise to volunteers
A. Local teams’ assistance. B. Partners’ support.
C. College recommendation letters. D. Parents’ company
23. The main purpose of the passage is to_____.
A. advocate volunteering B. introduce requirements
C. advertise a service D. suggest a lifestyle
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C
B
An Art Class
When Kelly was twelve, she started taking classes at Miss Grace’s School for Art. She didn’t like it at first: the “novice artists” — the kids who hadn’t really done art before-worked mostly with clay, and Kelly was a terrible sculptor.
It wasn’t until her third year that Kelly found something she was really good at-charcoal drawing (素描). She loved watching the lines spread unevenly across the page as she moved the bits of charcoal back and forth over the paper.
One day, Sophia, the best artist in her class, sat down and set up her easel (画架) next to Kelly. Kelly felt a sinking feeling in her stomach. She’d actually found an art form that she enjoyed and was good at-and now Sophia was going to outshine her again Kelly fought back tears when Miss Grace entered the room.
“Hello class Miss Grace said.” We’ll continue to work on the project today. What masterpiece would Sophia have come up with
Kelly looked at Sophia’s easel and she couldn’t believe it-it was a mess! For a brief moment, Kelly couldn’t actually believe her drawing was better than Sophia’s.
But then she looked at Sophia, who was watching Kelly with an anxious expression. “I…. I couldn’t decide what to do,” Sophia said. “And you’re so good. Sometimes I feel like my stuff is just so bad in comparison.”
Kelly looked to see if Sophia was joking, but she seemed completely serious. Now Kelly was shocked. “I’m not talented ... Miss Grace seldom praises me. You’re the best one in our class!”
Sophia raised her eyebrows. “I might be a really good copier of the stuff, but I have no idea what to do when it comes to making up my own images. You are so great at making new things out of the old stuff. I’ve loved your works.”
“I’ve loved yours, too,” Kelly said.
“Well, definitely not this one,” Sophia said.
Kelly smiled. “Maybe not right now. But if you move these lines up...” she said, pointing her finger on Sophia’s paper.
Sophia was quiet for a moment. “That’s a great idea!” she said finally.
Kelly smiled and turned back to her drawing, looking every so often at Sophia’s work to see that she was taking her advice, down to the last line.
24. When Kelly started classes at the art school, she _____.
A. was not good at the course B. lacked confidence in drawing
C. was often pushed by Miss Grace D. did not get along with the other kids
25. How did Kelly feel when Sophia sat beside her
A. Thrilled. B. Confused. C. Frustrated. D. Relieved.
26. What did Kelly do in the art class
A. She inspired Sophia. B. She praised Sophia’s creativity.
C. She decided to outshine Sophia. D. She finished the drawing for Sophia.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Interest is the best teacher. B. You are what you believe to be.
C. Everyone has their own strengths. D. Hard work will eventually pay off.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. A 27. C
C
The sounds of the Northern Lights have been a mystery to scientists for over a century. But now it seems that a researcher has figured out how auroras (极光) really make sounds.
“It has pretty much been confirmed all over the world,” historian Fiona Amery said. “ In Canada, Norway and Russia, they are all hearing very much the same sounds.”
“The auroras can occur hundreds of kilometers above the ground,which strengthens opinions that their sounds are just a false impression,” said Fiona. Many scientists argued that auroras were too far away to hear and that any sound would take several minutes to reach the ground, so it was impossible for them to change in time with the auroras.
However, other scientists were convinced that the Northern Lights really made noises. In the 1920s, Canadian astronomer Clarence Chant first suggested a mechanism by which they could occur: The motion of the aurora caused changes in the electrification of the atmosphere that created crackling sounds close to the ground. Almost 100 years later, Clarence’s suggestion seems close to what could be the true reason for the sounds.
In 2012, an expert named Unto Laine showed a recording of auroral sounds after years of monitoring auroras. In 2016, he announced the mechanism that makes the sounds: an inversion layer (逆温层) of cold air in the atmosphere that can form below an aurora and a short distance above the ground in calm weather.
Unto argues that visible changes in the aurora cause changes in the inversion layer, causing accumulated electricity to discharge as sparks (火花) that create sounds that can be heard. That explains how the sounds correspond with the aurora’s visible movements — they begin to happen in the inversion layer only about 75 meters above the observer.
28. What are the words Fiona said in Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The existence of the sounds of the Northern Lights.
B. The need to make full use of the Northern Lights.
C. The problems caused by the Northern Lights.
D. The cause of the Northern Lights.
29. What can we learn about Clarence’s suggestion in the 1920s
A. It matched a lot of old ideas. B. It was well recognized then.
C. It might be of great value. D. It was a total failure.
30. How does the author convey his idea in the text
A. By listing research numbers. B. By making comparisons.
C. By providing explanations. D. By giving examples.
31. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Can We Enjoy the Northern Lights
B. Do the Northern Lights Make Sounds
C. Why Should We Study the Northern Lights
D. How Do the Northern Lights Come into Being
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B
D
September 2022 was apparently the month artificial intelligence essay anxiety boiled over n academia, after a user of an AI writing service claimed to be getting straight A's with essays written" using artificial intelligence. Most professors expressed concern. One wrote, “Grading something an Al wrote is an incredibly depressing waste of my life.”
As all this online depression was playing out, I asked my students, who were mostly majors in writing, to submit a 2,000-word proposal about a local issue. I asked them to rely on the AI as much as possible. After reviewing their 22 AI essays, I can tell you confidently that the technology just isn't there. My students used free accessible text generators online and put in a lot of effort. But, if I had believed these were genuine student essays, the very best would have earned somewhere around a C or C-minus. Many of the essays had obvious red flags for Al generation: outdated facts, quotes from prior university presidents presented as current presidents, fictional professors and named student organizations that don’t exist. At the same time, the students reported that using Al required far more time than simply writing their essays the old-fashioned way would have.
There has been a fair amount written about the supposed impressiveness of Al-generated text. There are even several high-profile Al-written articles, essays or even scientific papers or screenplays that showcase this impressiveness. In many of these cases, the “authors”have access to higher-quality language models than most students are currently able to use. But, more importantly, the published examples are generally the polished form of professional writers and editors. In contrast, many of my students’ Al-generated essays showed the common problems of student writing — uncertainty about the appropriate writing style, issues with organization and transitions, and inconsistent paragraphing. Obviously, producing a quality essay with AI requires having high writing skill and revising skill to produce appropriate outputs.
My experiment so tells me that a good assignment sheet is the best defense against AI essays. If your assignment is “Describe the reasons for the U. S. Civil War”, you are more likely to get AI or downloaded essay submissions. My assignment was a challenge because it asked students to address local issues of concern. There are just not enough relevant examples in the data the AI text generators are drawing from.
It has been just over five years since computer scientists declared, “We should stop training radiologist (放射科医生) now. Deep learning is going to do better than radiologists.” Well, we’re still training radiologists, and there’s no indication that deep learning is going to replace human doctors anytime soon. In much the same way, I strongly suspect full-on robot writing will always and forever be “just around the come”.
32. What does the author imply in Paragraph 3
A. Online text generators are far from reliable.
B. Genuine student essays deserve higher marks.
C. Students need to have better mastery of technology.
D. Revising applications decide the quality of AI essays.
33. In the author's opinion, what may discourage the use of AI text generators
A. Standard criteria B. Strict regulations.
C. Clear instructions. D. Unique writing tasks.
34. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To assess AI's influence on students' writing.
B. To discuss the threat of Al to the teaching of writing.
C. To appeal for the appropriate application of AI text generators.
D. To analyse the differences between genuine and Al-written essays.
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 共10分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
“Is the glass half empty or half full ” This old English saying has long been used to differentiate a pessimist from an optimist. For most young people today, the answer is usually “half full”, because we have been taught that a positive attitude towards life is one of the primary keys to success. ____35____ Recent studies indicate that it all depends.
There is such a thing as too much positivity, also known as toxic positivity. It happens when someone remains in a happy and positive state and ignores any bad and negative emotions across all situations. ____36____ The death of a pet, a low score on a test, or a mountain of new homework should lead to emotions such as sadness, frustration and anger. If we hide these emotions just because we want to look optimistic in front of our friends and family, they can build up inside of us and end up erupting in unexpected ways. ____37____
____38____ Imagine having had a bad day, and wanting to talk about it with your friend. However, instead of listening to your problems and sympathizing with you, they simply told you to “be positive” and to “look on the bright side.” By saying such things, they give you the impression that your problems are being completely ignored. Moreover, since you don’t have the right “attitude,” your problems are ultimately your own fault.
That being said, nobody likes to be around depressed people. Just take everything as it comes and express how you really feel. ____39____. Given everything I have already said, my simple advice to you is to do that which gives you the best “attitude” in life, whatever for you that might be. Regardless of whether a glass is half-empty or half-full, it nonetheless still has space to fill.
A. However, is being negative necessarily a bad thing
B. This makes you human and your true friends will always stick by you.
C. But actually, it is normal for us to experience a range of emotions in a day.
D. And this is why I would want to write about staying positive in these difficult times.
E. Evidence suggests that overly positive people are at a higher risk of developing psychological problems.
F. Aside from the personal emotional impacts of toxic positivity, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you.
G. But with everything that has been going on both at home and abroad, it’s probably felt to you like a continuous struggle to remain positive.
【答案】35. A 36. C 37. E 38. F 39. B
第三部分 书面表达（共两节, 32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分, 第42题3分, 第43题5分, 共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
In order to fit in and make friends in a new school, Amanda observed how her classmates behaved and interacted with each other. Gradually, she perfectly adopted the mannerisms of the classmates around her, laughing at their jokes, nodding in agreement with their opinions, hiding herself into someone she thought others wanted her to be. We’ve all done these. This is social masking, the process of holding back or hiding our natural way of interacting with others so we can feel accepted.
In a world that often tells us to just be ourselves, you might wonder why many of us rely on social masking. “Social masking happens because we as a species want to be included,” says psychologist Dipti Tait. “It’s a tribal (群体的) thing of being together rather than being on our own. We all have certain masks to protect ourselves from exposure and difference.” While masking can help us deal with social situations, it can also come with negative consequences. Hiding our behaviours and interests constantly can lead to a strong feeling of separation, disconnection, and internal conflict. As a result, we may experience a heightened and increased possibility of developing depression as westruggle to understand social situations and signs that others take for granted.
Fortunately, a mask is not our own skin. We may feel extremely tired after social engagements and want to spend time alone in order to feel like ourselves. “The goal is to feel safe enough to remove the mask,” says Tait. “It’s crucial for individuals to receive acceptance and support for who they are, rather than feeling like they need to hide their true selves in order to fit in.”
40. What is social masking
_____________________________________________________________
41. Why do many of us rely on social masking
_____________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When people struggle to understand social situations that others consider normal, they will feel less depressed.
_____________________________________________________________
43. In addition to masking, what else can you do to fit in when you are in a new environment (In about 40 words)
_____________________________________________________________
【答案】40. It is the process of holding back or hiding your natural way of interacting with others so you can feel accepted.
41. Because we as a species want to be included./It’s a tribal thing of being together rather than being on our own./We all have certain masks to protect ourselves from exposure and difference./Because as a species everyone wants to be included rather than being on their own or being exposed and different.
42. When people struggle to understand social situations that others consider normal, they will feel less depressed.
When people struggle to understand social situations that others consider normal, they will feel less depressed. According to the passage, they will feel more depressed/they may experience a heightened and increased possibility of developing depression.
43. As a student, when I am in a new environment, I will try to interact with my classmates, which can make us know each other better. I will make myself clear because it is a sign of respect for others and myself. (开放题，言之有理即可)
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你外国笔友Jim是校报主编，他们计划出一期奥运专刊。得知中国奥运代表团在巴黎奥运会上大放异彩，他们想在Athletic lcons栏目中包含中国健儿的奥运故事。他发来邮件询问你的建议，请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1.建议介绍的中国运动员或团队；
2.就以上建议简要说明理由。
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m excited to help with your Olympic special issue, especially for the “Athletic Icons” part. I think it’s great to include the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team. They work together so well and never give up, showing what team spirit and hard work can achieve. Also, Panzhanle, a fantastic swimmer, should be mentioned. He’s won lots of gold medals and set world records, showing how dedication pays off. And then there’s Xie Yu, a talented young shooter who’s really precise. These athletes show different sides of Chinese sports, and their stories are truly inspiring.
Yours,
Li Hua
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分）
All my friends had made the football cheerleading team except me. My name was ___1___ from the list. I still sat with them at lunch, still laughed at their jokes, ___2___ I felt as if I didn’t belong. I fought back tears, wanting to be strong.
Knowing that next year would bring a new round of try-outs, I started practicing and was determined to see my name on the list. However, my dad suggested that I get involved in a school-sport-___3___ as anyone could sign up with no try-outs. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I only ___4___ I might participate in it until I made the cheerleading team again.
On the track team, running pushed me to work harder than I ever knew I could. Race after race, I continued to feel my lungs burning from the ___5___. I guessed that I wanted to ___6___ myself to see if I could improve my running time.
The next year when spring came around, I was thrilled to make the football cheerleading team, when, incredibly, I received a letter from a new cross-country coach, ___7___ me to join his running team. I didn’t have a reason for choosing running over cheerleading, ___8___ the fact that I followed my heart.
When I called the coach and told him I would give it a try, I never realized that one simple ___9___ would change the direction of my life. Within one year, I became one of the fastest female cross-country runners.
We can be who we were born to be or we can just follow the crowd. And when I chose to be a runner, I chose to be _____10_____ to myself.
1. A. coming B. missing C. turning D. changing
2. A. but B. so C. or D. for
3. A. throwing B. cheerleading C. football D. running
4. A. recorded B. heard C. figured D. concluded
5. A. effort B. diseases C. needs D. interest
6. A. accept B. challenge C. express D. treat
7. A. sending B. asking C. teaching D. reminding
8. A. in case of B. in spite of C. rather than D. other than
9. A. decision B. complaint C. evaluation D. expectation
10. A. friendly B. tolerant C. true D. respectful
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 共15分）
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
It was a reading class. While all her classmates were flying through the books, Skye Malik only on page four, got impossibly ___11___(stick) on the word “doughnut". Her expected difficulty with reading is called “dyslexia”. Skye got a ___12___(profession) diagnosis at the end of the 2nd grade.
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A panda-themed coffee shop ___13___ (become) popular among visitors since its opening on February 1st. The images of the cute animal can be seen all over the coffee shop and a Post ___14___ (welcome) by panda fans at the Chengdu Panda Base too, ___15___ people can purchase panda-themed items, ___16___ (range) from stamps, postcards, refrigerator magnets, envelopes, toys to other souvenirs.
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Slowing down is sometimes very important. When we slow down, we create space to reflect on our thoughts and emotions, which helps us identify important areas of our lives and ___17___ (give) us the opportunity to make right choices. To practise this, we need to establish clear ___18___ (boundary) in our personal and professional life.
D
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In traditional Chinese culture, Tai Chi is often related to the Chinese idea of yin and yang. For those who do it, Tai Chi can be practiced anytime and anywhere ___19___ equipment or a gymnasium. Learning to do it correctly gives us a practical way ___20___ (achieve) balance and rhythm of movement. So it is believed that practicing Tai Chi can in some ways help us stand, walk, move and run better.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分, 共28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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities for 2024 that provide a rewarding experience that will stay with you for life Every year thousands of teens choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ(IVHQ)-the world’s most trusted provider of safe and affordable volunteer programs for teens.
Service trips for teens are available in more than 50 destinations and there are 17 teen volunteer programs for 16 to 18 year-olds. Some of the best programs in 2024 include Turtle Conservation in Bali, Animal Care in Costa Rica and Childcare in Tanzania. Or, if you’re wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!
Benefits for volunteers:
There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will stand out on your college application.
Crossing boundaries to work with partners from different parts of the world fosters global understanding.
Living in a country different to your own means that you will be involved in a new culture, cuisine, and way of thinking.
Guaranteed support:
Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will go abroad with you. Having placed more than 130, 000 volunteers abroad, we’re always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on-going support from experienced program managers and round-the-clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.
If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.
21. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group
A. Rewards for volunteering. B. A free service trip.
C. An opportunity to study abroad. D. A specialized program.
22. What does IVHQ promise to volunteers
A. Local teams’ assistance. B. Partners’ support.
C. College recommendation letters. D. Parents’ company
23. The main purpose of the passage is to_____.
A advocate volunteering B. introduce requirements
C. advertise a service D. suggest a lifestyle
B
An Art Class
When Kelly was twelve, she started taking classes at Miss Grace’s School for Art. She didn’t like it at first: the “novice artists” — the kids who hadn’t really done art before-worked mostly with clay, and Kelly was a terrible sculptor.
It wasn’t until her third year that Kelly found something she was really good at-charcoal drawing (素描). She loved watching the lines spread unevenly across the page as she moved the bits of charcoal back and forth over the paper.
One day, Sophia, the best artist in her class, sat down and set up her easel (画架) next to Kelly. Kelly felt a sinking feeling in her stomach. She’d actually found an art form that she enjoyed and was good at-and now Sophia was going to outshine her again Kelly fought back tears when Miss Grace entered the room.
“Hello class, Miss Grace said.” We’ll continue to work on the project today. What masterpiece would Sophia have come up with
Kelly looked at Sophia’s easel and she couldn’t believe it-it was a mess! For a brief moment, Kelly couldn’t actually believe her drawing was better than Sophia’s.
But then she looked at Sophia, who was watching Kelly with an anxious expression. “I…. I couldn’t decide what to do,” Sophia said. “And you’re so good. Sometimes I feel like my stuff is just so bad in comparison.”
Kelly looked to see if Sophia was joking, but she seemed completely serious. Now Kelly was shocked. “I’m not talented ... Miss Grace seldom praises me. You’re the best one in our class!”
Sophia raised her eyebrows. “I might be a really good copier of the stuff, but I have no idea what to do when it comes to making up my own images. You are so great at making new things out of the old stuff. I’ve loved your works.”
“I’ve loved yours, too,” Kelly said.
“Well, definitely not this one,” Sophia said.
Kelly smiled. “Maybe not right now. But if you move these lines up...” she said, pointing her finger on Sophia’s paper.
Sophia was quiet for a moment. “That’s a great idea!” she said finally.
Kelly smiled and turned back to her drawing looking every so often at Sophia’s work to see that she was taking her advice, down to the last line.
24. When Kelly started classes at the art school, she _____.
A. was not good at the course B. lacked confidence in drawing
C. was often pushed by Miss Grace D. did not get along with the other kids
25. How did Kelly feel when Sophia sat beside her
A. Thrilled. B. Confused. C. Frustrated. D. Relieved.
26. What did Kelly do in the art class
A. She inspired Sophia. B. She praised Sophia’s creativity.
C. She decided to outshine Sophia. D. She finished the drawing for Sophia.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Interest is the best teacher. B. You are what you believe to be.
C. Everyone has their own strengths. D. Hard work will eventually pay off.
C
The sounds of the Northern Lights have been a mystery to scientists for over a century. But now it seems that a researcher has figured out how auroras (极光) really make sounds.
“It has pretty much been confirmed all over the world,” historian Fiona Amery said. “ In Canada, Norway and Russia, they are all hearing very much the same sounds.”
“The auroras can occur hundreds of kilometers above the ground,which strengthens opinions that their sounds are just a false impression,” said Fiona. Many scientists argued that auroras were too far away to hear and that any sound would take several minutes to reach the ground, so it was impossible for them to change in time with the auroras.
However, other scientists were convinced that the Northern Lights really made noises. In the 1920s, Canadian astronomer Clarence Chant first suggested a mechanism by which they could occur: The motion of the aurora caused changes in the electrification of the atmosphere that created crackling sounds close to the ground. Almost 100 years later, Clarence’s suggestion seems close to what could be the true reason for the sounds.
In 2012, an expert named Unto Laine showed a recording of auroral sounds after years of monitoring auroras. In 2016, he announced the mechanism that makes the sounds: an inversion layer (逆温层) of cold air in the atmosphere that can form below an aurora and a short distance above the ground in calm weather.
Unto argues that visible changes in the aurora cause changes in the inversion layer, causing accumulated electricity to discharge as sparks (火花) that create sounds that can be heard. That explains how the sounds correspond with the aurora’s visible movements — they begin to happen in the inversion layer only about 75 meters above the observer.
28. What are the words Fiona said in Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The existence of the sounds of the Northern Lights.
B The need to make full use of the Northern Lights.
C. The problems caused by the Northern Lights.
D. The cause of the Northern Lights.
29. What can we learn about Clarence’s suggestion in the 1920s
A. It matched a lot of old ideas. B. It was well recognized then.
C. It might be of great value. D. It was a total failure.
30. How does the author convey his idea in the text
A. By listing research numbers. B. By making comparisons.
C. By providing explanations. D. By giving examples.
31. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Can We Enjoy the Northern Lights
B. Do the Northern Lights Make Sounds
C. Why Should We Study the Northern Lights
D. How Do the Northern Lights Come into Being
D
September 2022 was apparently the month artificial intelligence essay anxiety boiled over n academia, after a user of an AI writing service claimed to be getting straight A's with essays written" using artificial intelligence. Most professors expressed concern. One wrote, “Grading something an Al wrote is an incredibly depressing waste of my life.”
As all this online depression was playing out, I asked my students, who were mostly majors in writing, to submit a 2,000-word proposal about a local issue. I asked them to rely on the AI as much as possible. After reviewing their 22 AI essays, I can tell you confidently that the technology just isn't there. My students used free accessible text generators online and put in a lot of effort. But, if I had believed these were genuine student essays, the very best would have earned somewhere around a C or C-minus. Many of the essays had obvious red flags for Al generation: outdated facts, quotes from prior university presidents presented as current presidents, fictional professors and named student organizations that don’t exist. At the same time, the students reported that using Al required far more time than simply writing their essays the old-fashioned way would have.
There has been a fair amount written about the supposed impressiveness of Al-generated text. There are even several high-profile Al-written articles, essays or even scientific papers or screenplays that showcase this impressiveness. In many of these cases, the “authors”have access to higher-quality language models than most students are currently able to use. But, more importantly, the published examples are generally the polished form of professional writers and editors. In contrast, many of my students’ Al-generated essays showed the common problems of student writing — uncertainty about the appropriate writing style, issues with organization and transitions, and inconsistent paragraphing. Obviously, producing a quality essay with AI requires having high writing skill and revising skill to produce appropriate outputs.
My experiment so tells me that a good assignment sheet is the best defense against AI essays. If your assignment is “Describe the reasons for the U. S. Civil War”, you are more likely to get AI or downloaded essay submissions. My assignment was a challenge because it asked students to address local issues of concern. There are just not enough relevant examples in the data the AI text generators are drawing from.
It has been just over five years since computer scientists declared, “We should stop training radiologist (放射科医生) now. Deep learning is going to do better than radiologists.” Well, we’re still training radiologists, and there’s no indication that deep learning is going to replace human doctors anytime soon. In much the same way, I strongly suspect full-on robot writing will always and forever be “just around the come”.
32. What does the author imply in Paragraph 3
A. Online text generators are far from reliable.
B. Genuine student essays deserve higher marks.
C. Students need to have better mastery of technology.
D. Revising applications decide the quality of AI essays.
33. In the author's opinion, what may discourage the use of AI text generators
A Standard criteria B. Strict regulations.
C. Clear instructions. D. Unique writing tasks.
34. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To assess AI's influence on students' writing.
B. To discuss the threat of Al to the teaching of writing.
C. To appeal for the appropriate application of AI text generators.
D. To analyse the differences between genuine and Al-written essays.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 共10分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
“Is the glass half empty or half full ” This old English saying has long been used to differentiate a pessimist from an optimist. For most young people today, the answer is usually “half full”, because we have been taught that a positive attitude towards life is one of the primary keys to success. ____35____ Recent studies indicate that it all depends.
There is such a thing as too much positivity, also known as toxic positivity. It happens when someone remains in a happy and positive state and ignores any bad and negative emotions across all situations. ____36____ The death of a pet, a low score on a test, or a mountain of new homework should lead to emotions such as sadness, frustration and anger. If we hide these emotions just because we want to look optimistic in front of our friends and family, they can build up inside of us and end up erupting in unexpected ways. ____37____
____38____ Imagine having had a bad day, and wanting to talk about it with your friend. However, instead of listening to your problems and sympathizing with you, they simply told you to “be positive” and to “look on the bright side.” By saying such things, they give you the impression that your problems are being completely ignored. Moreover, since you don’t have the right “attitude,” your problems are ultimately your own fault.
That being said, nobody likes to be around depressed people. Just take everything as it comes and express how you really feel. ____39____. Given everything I have already said, my simple advice to you is to do that which gives you the best “attitude” in life, whatever for you that might be. Regardless of whether a glass is half-empty or half-full, it nonetheless still has space to fill.
A. However, is being negative necessarily a bad thing
B. This makes you human, and your true friends will always stick by you.
C. But actually it is normal for us to experience a range of emotions in a day.
D. And this is why I would want to write about staying positive in these difficult times.
E. Evidence suggests that overly positive people are at a higher risk of developing psychological problems.
F. Aside from the personal emotional impacts of toxic positivity, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you.
G. But with everything that has been going on both at home and abroad, it’s probably felt to you like a continuous struggle to remain positive.
第三部分 书面表达（共两节, 32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分, 第42题3分, 第43题5分, 共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
In order to fit in and make friends in a new school, Amanda observed how her classmates behaved and interacted with each other. Gradually, she perfectly adopted the mannerisms of the classmates around her, laughing at their jokes, nodding in agreement with their opinions, hiding herself into someone she thought others wanted her to be. We’ve all done these. This is social masking, the process of holding back or hiding our natural way of interacting with others so we can feel accepted.
In a world that often tells us to just be ourselves, you might wonder why many of us rely on social masking. “Social masking happens because we as a species want to be included,” says psychologist Dipti Tait. “It’s a tribal (群体的) thing of being together rather than being on our own. We all have certain masks to protect ourselves from exposure and difference.” While masking can help us deal with social situations, it can also come with negative consequences. Hiding our behaviours and interests constantly can lead to a strong feeling of separation, disconnection, and internal conflict. As a result, we may experience a heightened and increased possibility of developing depression as westruggle to understand social situations and signs that others take for granted.
Fortunately, a mask is not our own skin. We may feel extremely tired after social engagements and want to spend time alone in order to feel like ourselves. “The goal is to feel safe enough to remove the mask,” says Tait. “It’s crucial for individuals to receive acceptance and support for who they are, rather than feeling like they need to hide their true selves in order to fit in.”
40. What is social masking
_____________________________________________________________
41. Why do many of us rely on social masking
_____________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When people struggle to understand social situations that others consider normal, they will feel less depressed.
_____________________________________________________________
43. In addition to masking, what else can you do to fit in when you are in a new environment (In about 40 words)
_____________________________________________________________
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的外国笔友Jim是校报主编，他们计划出一期奥运专刊。得知中国奥运代表团在巴黎奥运会上大放异彩，他们想在Athletic lcons栏目中包含中国健儿的奥运故事。他发来邮件询问你的建议，请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1.建议介绍的中国运动员或团队；
2.就以上建议简要说明理由。
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案版
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分）
All my friends had made the football cheerleading team except me. My name was ___1___ from the list. I still sat with them at lunch, still laughed at their jokes, ___2___ I felt as if I didn’t belong. I fought back tears, wanting to be strong.
Knowing that next year would bring a new round of try-outs, I started practicing and was determined to see my name on the list. However, my dad suggested that I get involved in a school-sport-___3___ as anyone could sign up with no try-outs. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I only ___4___ I might participate in it until I made the cheerleading team again.
On the track team, running pushed me to work harder than I ever knew I could. Race after race, I continued to feel my lungs burning from the ___5___. I guessed that I wanted to ___6___ myself to see if I could improve my running time.
The next year when spring came around, I was thrilled to make the football cheerleading team, when, incredibly, I received a letter from a new cross-country coach, ___7___ me to join his running team. I didn’t have a reason for choosing running over cheerleading, ___8___ the fact that I followed my heart.
When I called the coach and told him I would give it a try, I never realized that one simple ___9___ would change the direction of my life. Within one year, I became one of the fastest female cross-country runners.
We can be who we were born to be or we can just follow the crowd. And when I chose to be a runner, I chose to be _____10_____ to myself.
1. A. coming B. missing C. turning D. changing
2. A. but B. so C. or D. for
3. A. throwing B. cheerleading C. football D. running
4. A. recorded B. heard C. figured D. concluded
5. A. effort B. diseases C. needs D. interest
6. A. accept B. challenge C. express D. treat
7. A. sending B. asking C. teaching D. reminding
8. A. in case of B. in spite of C. rather than D. other than
9. A. decision B. complaint C. evaluation D. expectation
10. A. friendly B. tolerant C. true D. respectful
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. C
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 共15分）
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
It was a reading class. While all her classmates were flying through the books, Skye Malik only on page four, got impossibly ___11___(stick) on the word “doughnut". Her expected difficulty with reading is called “dyslexia”. Skye got a ___12___(profession) diagnosis at the end of the 2nd grade.
【答案】11. stuck
12. professional
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了主人公斯凯·马利克患有“阅读障碍”的故事。
【11题详解】
考查动词被动语态。句意：当她所有的同学都在飞快地翻着书的时候，斯凯·马利克只翻到第四页，就不可思议地被“甜甜圈”这个词卡住了。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，结合句意以及空前got可知，主语Skye Malik和动词stick为被动关系，所以为一般过去时的被动语态结构。故填stuck。
【12题详解】
考查形容词。句意：斯凯在二年级快结束时得到了专业诊断。由空后diagnosis为名词可知，此处为形容词professional“专业的”作定语修饰该名词，满足句意要求。故填professional。
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A panda-themed coffee shop ___13___ (become) popular among visitors since its opening on February 1st. The images of the cute animal can be seen all over the coffee shop and a Post ___14___ (welcome) by panda fans at the Chengdu Panda Base too, ___15___ people can purchase panda-themed items, ___16___ (range) from stamps, postcards, refrigerator magnets, envelopes, toys to other souvenirs.
【答案】13. has become
14. is welcomed
15. where 16. ranging
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Slowing down is sometimes very important. When we slow down, we create space to reflect on our thoughts and emotions, which helps us identify important areas of our lives and ___17___ (give) us the opportunity to make right choices. To practise this, we need to establish clear ___18___ (boundary) in our personal and professional life.
【答案】17. gives
18. boundaries
D
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In traditional Chinese culture, Tai Chi is often related to the Chinese idea of yin and yang. For those who do it, Tai Chi can be practiced anytime and anywhere ___19___ equipment or a gymnasium. Learning to do it correctly gives us a practical way ___20___ (achieve) balance and rhythm of movement. So it is believed that practicing Tai Chi can in some ways help us stand, walk, move and run better.
【答案】19. without
20. to achieve
A
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21. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group
A. Rewards for volunteering. B. A free service trip.
C. An opportunity to study abroad. D. A specialized program.
22. What does IVHQ promise to volunteers
A. Local teams’ assistance. B. Partners’ support.
C. College recommendation letters. D. Parents’ company
23. The main purpose of the passage is to_____.
A. advocate volunteering B. introduce requirements
C. advertise a service D. suggest a lifestyle
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C
B
An Art Class
When Kelly was twelve, she started taking classes at Miss Grace’s School for Art. She didn’t like it at first: the “novice artists” — the kids who hadn’t really done art before-worked mostly with clay, and Kelly was a terrible sculptor.
It wasn’t until her third year that Kelly found something she was really good at-charcoal drawing (素描). She loved watching the lines spread unevenly across the page as she moved the bits of charcoal back and forth over the paper.
One day, Sophia, the best artist in her class, sat down and set up her easel (画架) next to Kelly. Kelly felt a sinking feeling in her stomach. She’d actually found an art form that she enjoyed and was good at-and now Sophia was going to outshine her again Kelly fought back tears when Miss Grace entered the room.
“Hello class Miss Grace said.” We’ll continue to work on the project today. What masterpiece would Sophia have come up with
Kelly looked at Sophia’s easel and she couldn’t believe it-it was a mess! For a brief moment, Kelly couldn’t actually believe her drawing was better than Sophia’s.
But then she looked at Sophia, who was watching Kelly with an anxious expression. “I…. I couldn’t decide what to do,” Sophia said. “And you’re so good. Sometimes I feel like my stuff is just so bad in comparison.”
Kelly looked to see if Sophia was joking, but she seemed completely serious. Now Kelly was shocked. “I’m not talented ... Miss Grace seldom praises me. You’re the best one in our class!”
Sophia raised her eyebrows. “I might be a really good copier of the stuff, but I have no idea what to do when it comes to making up my own images. You are so great at making new things out of the old stuff. I’ve loved your works.”
“I’ve loved yours, too,” Kelly said.
“Well, definitely not this one,” Sophia said.
Kelly smiled. “Maybe not right now. But if you move these lines up...” she said, pointing her finger on Sophia’s paper.
Sophia was quiet for a moment. “That’s a great idea!” she said finally.
Kelly smiled and turned back to her drawing, looking every so often at Sophia’s work to see that she was taking her advice, down to the last line.
24. When Kelly started classes at the art school, she _____.
A. was not good at the course B. lacked confidence in drawing
C. was often pushed by Miss Grace D. did not get along with the other kids
25. How did Kelly feel when Sophia sat beside her
A. Thrilled. B. Confused. C. Frustrated. D. Relieved.
26. What did Kelly do in the art class
A. She inspired Sophia. B. She praised Sophia’s creativity.
C. She decided to outshine Sophia. D. She finished the drawing for Sophia.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Interest is the best teacher. B. You are what you believe to be.
C. Everyone has their own strengths. D. Hard work will eventually pay off.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. A 27. C
C
The sounds of the Northern Lights have been a mystery to scientists for over a century. But now it seems that a researcher has figured out how auroras (极光) really make sounds.
“It has pretty much been confirmed all over the world,” historian Fiona Amery said. “ In Canada, Norway and Russia, they are all hearing very much the same sounds.”
“The auroras can occur hundreds of kilometers above the ground,which strengthens opinions that their sounds are just a false impression,” said Fiona. Many scientists argued that auroras were too far away to hear and that any sound would take several minutes to reach the ground, so it was impossible for them to change in time with the auroras.
However, other scientists were convinced that the Northern Lights really made noises. In the 1920s, Canadian astronomer Clarence Chant first suggested a mechanism by which they could occur: The motion of the aurora caused changes in the electrification of the atmosphere that created crackling sounds close to the ground. Almost 100 years later, Clarence’s suggestion seems close to what could be the true reason for the sounds.
In 2012, an expert named Unto Laine showed a recording of auroral sounds after years of monitoring auroras. In 2016, he announced the mechanism that makes the sounds: an inversion layer (逆温层) of cold air in the atmosphere that can form below an aurora and a short distance above the ground in calm weather.
Unto argues that visible changes in the aurora cause changes in the inversion layer, causing accumulated electricity to discharge as sparks (火花) that create sounds that can be heard. That explains how the sounds correspond with the aurora’s visible movements — they begin to happen in the inversion layer only about 75 meters above the observer.
28. What are the words Fiona said in Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The existence of the sounds of the Northern Lights.
B. The need to make full use of the Northern Lights.
C. The problems caused by the Northern Lights.
D. The cause of the Northern Lights.
29. What can we learn about Clarence’s suggestion in the 1920s
A. It matched a lot of old ideas. B. It was well recognized then.
C. It might be of great value. D. It was a total failure.
30. How does the author convey his idea in the text
A. By listing research numbers. B. By making comparisons.
C. By providing explanations. D. By giving examples.
31. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Can We Enjoy the Northern Lights
B. Do the Northern Lights Make Sounds
C. Why Should We Study the Northern Lights
D. How Do the Northern Lights Come into Being
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B
D
September 2022 was apparently the month artificial intelligence essay anxiety boiled over n academia, after a user of an AI writing service claimed to be getting straight A's with essays written" using artificial intelligence. Most professors expressed concern. One wrote, “Grading something an Al wrote is an incredibly depressing waste of my life.”
As all this online depression was playing out, I asked my students, who were mostly majors in writing, to submit a 2,000-word proposal about a local issue. I asked them to rely on the AI as much as possible. After reviewing their 22 AI essays, I can tell you confidently that the technology just isn't there. My students used free accessible text generators online and put in a lot of effort. But, if I had believed these were genuine student essays, the very best would have earned somewhere around a C or C-minus. Many of the essays had obvious red flags for Al generation: outdated facts, quotes from prior university presidents presented as current presidents, fictional professors and named student organizations that don’t exist. At the same time, the students reported that using Al required far more time than simply writing their essays the old-fashioned way would have.
There has been a fair amount written about the supposed impressiveness of Al-generated text. There are even several high-profile Al-written articles, essays or even scientific papers or screenplays that showcase this impressiveness. In many of these cases, the “authors”have access to higher-quality language models than most students are currently able to use. But, more importantly, the published examples are generally the polished form of professional writers and editors. In contrast, many of my students’ Al-generated essays showed the common problems of student writing — uncertainty about the appropriate writing style, issues with organization and transitions, and inconsistent paragraphing. Obviously, producing a quality essay with AI requires having high writing skill and revising skill to produce appropriate outputs.
My experiment so tells me that a good assignment sheet is the best defense against AI essays. If your assignment is “Describe the reasons for the U. S. Civil War”, you are more likely to get AI or downloaded essay submissions. My assignment was a challenge because it asked students to address local issues of concern. There are just not enough relevant examples in the data the AI text generators are drawing from.
It has been just over five years since computer scientists declared, “We should stop training radiologist (放射科医生) now. Deep learning is going to do better than radiologists.” Well, we’re still training radiologists, and there’s no indication that deep learning is going to replace human doctors anytime soon. In much the same way, I strongly suspect full-on robot writing will always and forever be “just around the come”.
32. What does the author imply in Paragraph 3
A. Online text generators are far from reliable.
B. Genuine student essays deserve higher marks.
C. Students need to have better mastery of technology.
D. Revising applications decide the quality of AI essays.
33. In the author's opinion, what may discourage the use of AI text generators
A. Standard criteria B. Strict regulations.
C. Clear instructions. D. Unique writing tasks.
34. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To assess AI's influence on students' writing.
B. To discuss the threat of Al to the teaching of writing.
C. To appeal for the appropriate application of AI text generators.
D. To analyse the differences between genuine and Al-written essays.
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 共10分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
“Is the glass half empty or half full ” This old English saying has long been used to differentiate a pessimist from an optimist. For most young people today, the answer is usually “half full”, because we have been taught that a positive attitude towards life is one of the primary keys to success. ____35____ Recent studies indicate that it all depends.
There is such a thing as too much positivity, also known as toxic positivity. It happens when someone remains in a happy and positive state and ignores any bad and negative emotions across all situations. ____36____ The death of a pet, a low score on a test, or a mountain of new homework should lead to emotions such as sadness, frustration and anger. If we hide these emotions just because we want to look optimistic in front of our friends and family, they can build up inside of us and end up erupting in unexpected ways. ____37____
____38____ Imagine having had a bad day, and wanting to talk about it with your friend. However, instead of listening to your problems and sympathizing with you, they simply told you to “be positive” and to “look on the bright side.” By saying such things, they give you the impression that your problems are being completely ignored. Moreover, since you don’t have the right “attitude,” your problems are ultimately your own fault.
That being said, nobody likes to be around depressed people. Just take everything as it comes and express how you really feel. ____39____. Given everything I have already said, my simple advice to you is to do that which gives you the best “attitude” in life, whatever for you that might be. Regardless of whether a glass is half-empty or half-full, it nonetheless still has space to fill.
A. However, is being negative necessarily a bad thing
B. This makes you human and your true friends will always stick by you.
C. But actually, it is normal for us to experience a range of emotions in a day.
D. And this is why I would want to write about staying positive in these difficult times.
E. Evidence suggests that overly positive people are at a higher risk of developing psychological problems.
F. Aside from the personal emotional impacts of toxic positivity, this attitude can also have a negative effect on the people around you.
G. But with everything that has been going on both at home and abroad, it’s probably felt to you like a continuous struggle to remain positive.
【答案】35. A 36. C 37. E 38. F 39. B
第三部分 书面表达（共两节, 32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分, 第42题3分, 第43题5分, 共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
In order to fit in and make friends in a new school, Amanda observed how her classmates behaved and interacted with each other. Gradually, she perfectly adopted the mannerisms of the classmates around her, laughing at their jokes, nodding in agreement with their opinions, hiding herself into someone she thought others wanted her to be. We’ve all done these. This is social masking, the process of holding back or hiding our natural way of interacting with others so we can feel accepted.
In a world that often tells us to just be ourselves, you might wonder why many of us rely on social masking. “Social masking happens because we as a species want to be included,” says psychologist Dipti Tait. “It’s a tribal (群体的) thing of being together rather than being on our own. We all have certain masks to protect ourselves from exposure and difference.” While masking can help us deal with social situations, it can also come with negative consequences. Hiding our behaviours and interests constantly can lead to a strong feeling of separation, disconnection, and internal conflict. As a result, we may experience a heightened and increased possibility of developing depression as westruggle to understand social situations and signs that others take for granted.
Fortunately, a mask is not our own skin. We may feel extremely tired after social engagements and want to spend time alone in order to feel like ourselves. “The goal is to feel safe enough to remove the mask,” says Tait. “It’s crucial for individuals to receive acceptance and support for who they are, rather than feeling like they need to hide their true selves in order to fit in.”
40. What is social masking
_____________________________________________________________
41. Why do many of us rely on social masking
_____________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When people struggle to understand social situations that others consider normal, they will feel less depressed.
_____________________________________________________________
43. In addition to masking, what else can you do to fit in when you are in a new environment (In about 40 words)
_____________________________________________________________
【答案】40. It is the process of holding back or hiding your natural way of interacting with others so you can feel accepted.
41. Because we as a species want to be included./It’s a tribal thing of being together rather than being on our own./We all have certain masks to protect ourselves from exposure and difference./Because as a species everyone wants to be included rather than being on their own or being exposed and different.
42. When people struggle to understand social situations that others consider normal, they will feel less depressed.
When people struggle to understand social situations that others consider normal, they will feel less depressed. According to the passage, they will feel more depressed/they may experience a heightened and increased possibility of developing depression.
43. As a student, when I am in a new environment, I will try to interact with my classmates, which can make us know each other better. I will make myself clear because it is a sign of respect for others and myself. (开放题，言之有理即可)
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你外国笔友Jim是校报主编，他们计划出一期奥运专刊。得知中国奥运代表团在巴黎奥运会上大放异彩，他们想在Athletic lcons栏目中包含中国健儿的奥运故事。他发来邮件询问你的建议，请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1.建议介绍的中国运动员或团队；
2.就以上建议简要说明理由。
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m excited to help with your Olympic special issue, especially for the “Athletic Icons” part. I think it’s great to include the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team. They work together so well and never give up, showing what team spirit and hard work can achieve. Also, Panzhanle, a fantastic swimmer, should be mentioned. He’s won lots of gold medals and set world records, showing how dedication pays off. And then there’s Xie Yu, a talented young shooter who’s really precise. These athletes show different sides of Chinese sports, and their stories are truly inspiring.
Yours,
Li Hua
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