重庆市万州中学2024-2025学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年重庆市万州中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题
(本试卷共9页，总分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(选择题部分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why are the oranges cheap
A. They taste bad. B. They’re out of date. C. There are few customers.
2. What does the man want in his coffee
A. Cream. B. Sugar. C. Milk.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new medicine. B. Senior care. C. Happy memories.
4. Which road does the man usually take to get to work
A. High Street. B. Bell Lane. C. Field Street.
5. What will the woman do next probably
A. Have a rest. B. Wash the plates. C. Clean the floor.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What kind of books is the man interested in
A. Nature. B. Fiction. C. History.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Writer and reader. B. Librarian and borrower. C. Bookstore owner and employee.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel
A. Worried. B. Regretful. C. Disappointed
9. When did the woman’s problem start
A. Yesterday. B. A week ago. C. Months ago.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the woman be able to leave
A. At 7:00 a. m. B. At 7:00p. m. C. At 12: 00 p. m.
11. What’s the woman’s destination
A. Spain. B. France. C. Britain.
12. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a car park. B. In a shop. C. In an airport.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the speakers meet first
A. In university. B. In primary school. C. In secondary school.
14. What kind of work is the woman seeking
A. Cooking. B. Sales. C. Computer- science.
15. What does the man plan to do
A. Get a job. B. Stay at university. C. Travel around the world.
16. Who has lost contact with the speakers
A. Gary. B. Lucy. C. Stewart.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What problem does John have
A. He can’t read. B. He can’t speak. C. He can’t hear.
18. How did John deal with his problem when he was at school
A. He ignored it. B. He kept it a secret. C. He asked for help.
19. What happened to John when he was 25 years old
A. He got married. B. He won a prize. C. He became a shop owner.
20. Which newspaper does John have a problem with
A. Daily Mirror. B. Daily Mail. C. The Times.
第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节: (共15个小题;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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Boy Who Sailed the World by Julia Green and Alex Latimer(David Fickling 6.99)
A little boy loves the sea so much that he builds a boat and sets sail in it, weathering sea current and storms, making friends and finally sailing home before a new voyage beckons. Words and images are rich with wonder in this lovely picture book for 7+ readers, based on the adventures of the author’s brave son.
What a Shell Can Tell by Helen Scales, illustrated by Sonia PuIido (Phaidon, 16.95)
Young shell-hunters of 12+ will adore this jewel-bright, fascinating work of nonfiction by a marine biologist. Learn what a sheirs colour and shape might mean; discover the cone snail’s poisonous teeth or the clusterwink snails green light; and find out what shells can tell us about the past and the future.
The Boy Who Grew a Tree by PoUy Ho-Yen, iUustrated by Sojung Kim-McCarthv (Knights of, 5.99)
Timi’s Mum is having a baby and Timi is unsettled by the change. When he discovers a tiny sap growing in a closed-down library, he begins to tend it. But the tree grows so fast that Timi won’t be able keep the secret for long. Simply and sweetly told, this little tale for 5+ packs a punch beyond its page count.
Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain by Remi Blackwood, illustrated by Alicia Robinson(SchoIastic, 6.99)
Jarell loves to draw a complex fantasy world. But when he discovers his imaginings are real and that Ulfrika, the world of his ancestors, is in trouble, he is drawn into danger. Can he accept his destiny an work with clever young warrior Kimisi to defeat the evil wizard Ikala Fast-paced and accessible, this thrilling new series is perfect for 8+ readers with a taste for magical adventure.
1. For a kid of 6 years old, which book is the most suitable for him to enjoy
A. The Boy Who Sailed the World B. What a Shell Can Tell
C. The Boy Who Grew a Tree D. Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain
2. Which statement is TRUE about the four books
A. The Boy Who Sailed the World is a fairy tale for 7+ kids.
B. What a Shell Can Tell helps readers learn more about the sea.
C. Timi is very happy because he is going to be the elder brother.
D We can not see beautiful pictures in all the four books.
3. In which part of a magazine can we most probably find the article
A. Tourism. B. Science. C. Fashion. D. Education.
B
Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor, ROME — Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance.
His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube. “I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I liked it,” says Filippi.
Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires. “I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also reflects my personality with elegance,” he adds.
Filippi’s chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice.
“The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances,” says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.
Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal growth. “I like to think of a person as a book,” he says. “Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful.”
4. What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance
A. Its potential to boost his career. B. Its mix of traditional and modern elements.
C. Its graceful and light movements. D. Its true reflection of his elegant personality.
5. How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi’s videos
A. By listing numbers. B. By giving an example.
C. By sharing a story. D. By making a comparison.
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Filippi thinks little of learning from other cultures.
B. People prefer to write down their past experiences.
C. Accepting various cultures boosts personal growth.
D. A book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful.
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media.
B. An Italian’s dance journey towards specialization starts.
C. Filippi’s desire for Chinese culture extends beyond dance.
D. An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance.
C
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables and incorporating a daily glass of wine can protect the brain against dementia, a study suggests. Sticking closely to Mediterranean eating habits, which also include plenty of nuts, seafood, whole grains and olive oil, has been linked to a 23 per cent lower risk of dementia.
Based on data gathered on 60,000 people via the UK Biobank, a medical database set up in 2006, the researchers scored participants’ diets for how closely they matched the ideal Mediterranean diet on two scales.
Using one, those whose eating habits were the best match were 23 per cent less likely to develop dementia than those whose diets least fit the pattern. A diet with a perfect score would involve more than four tablespoons of olive oil, at least two portions of vegetables and three of fruit per day as well as a glass of wine. It would also include at least three servings of legumes, 90 grams of nuts, and three servings of fish or shellfish a week. The ideal diet would also involve very little red or processed meat, avoiding too many sweetened drinks, butter, margarine or cream.
The second scale used similar criteria and a close match on that was linked to a 14 per cent lower risk of dementia. The findings, published in the journal BMC Medicine, appeared to show a “protective effect regardless of someone’s genetic risk”.
Dr Susan Mitchell, of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, “There is a wealth of evidence that eating a healthy, balanced diet can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. But the evidence for specific diets is much less clear-cut.” She pointed out that the study only drew on data from people with white, British or Irish ancestry. She said, “While there are no surefire ways to prevent dementia yet, a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, along with plenty of exercise and not smoking, all contribute to good heart health, which in turn helps to protect our brain from diseases that lead to dementia.”
8. What did the study find out
A. A new way to cure a disease. B. A popular diet to keep balance.
C. A medical database to do research. D. A possible strategy to reduce the risk of dementia.
9. How did the researchers carry out the study
A. By making comparison. B. By presenting the process.
C. By consulting other studies. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
10. What does Susan Mitchell think of the study
A. It’s evident. B. It’s limited. C. It’s practical. D. It’s promising.
11. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage
A. B.
C. D.
D
MICROSOFT says it has used the natural language AI ChatGPT, created by the company OpenAI, to control a range of robots with simple text commands.
The chatbot was trained on a vast amount of data, including source code. It has previously demonstrated the ability to write software based on text and even to fix errors in existing code. Microsoft has now used the AI to take text commands from humans and interpret them into code that can control robots directly. In one test, ChatGPT wrote code to instruct a robotic arm to create a Microsoft logo from wooden blocks. In another, it steered a drone to reach a point while avoiding obstacles. The research was intended ”to see if ChatGPT can think beyond text, and reason about the physical world to help with robotics tasks“.
ChatGPT isn’t in direct, real-time control of the robot, but simply creates the code that controls it. Microsoft said in its blog post that ChatGPT output shouldn’t be applied directly to a robot without ”careful analysis“, but experts warn that it is risky to even begin thinking about placing AI in control of physical machines.
Mark Coeckelbergh at the University of Vienna, Austria, says that regulations may be needed in order to set out where AI can be used and who is responsible should things go wrong. ”It’s a very dangerous thing to just say “let’s give control of these computers to AI’, ” says Coeckelbergh. “The problem with contemporary artificial intelligence is that it’s not transparent to the user. That’s a huge problem. ”
Others were sceptical about the ability of language models to program robots for complex tasks. Kathleen Richardson at De Montfort University Leicester, UK, says that AI language models are convincing mimics (模仿者), but that their real ability-including their adaptability to control robots-is often exaggerated. “I think Microsoft, and most people who design robots, have too much confidence in what they can do, ” she says.
12. Which function doesn’t belong to ChatGPT according to MICROSOFT
A. Create code. B. Correct code errors.
C. Write software. D. Control robots directly.
13. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. Experts agree that we can apply AI to code analysis.
B. Experts warn against the idea of using AI to control robots.
C. Microsoft believes ChatGPT output should be used indirectly.
D. ChatGPT output has been widely applied after careful analysis.
14. What does the underlined word “exaggerated” in the last paragraph mean
A. Neglected. B. Simplified. C. Overestimated. D. Praised.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the ability of ChatGPT to control robots
A. Objective. B. Favorable. C. Critical. D. Indifferent.
第二节: (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Top Performers Never Let a Second Go to Waste
Every person on the planet is given the same 1440 minutes each day; it’s how we choose to use them that makes all the difference. ___16___ To help you make the most of the time, check out these simple yet effective tips.
Finish the most important tasks first
This is calling Eating That Frog! ___17___ When you do that, everything else will be simple. By sticking to this method, you can ensure that you are always doing the most important things first and using your time as wisely as possible.
Divide to make it manageable
If you have a major task to get done, try to divide it up into smaller ones. This collection of smaller tasks will seem much less unmanageable than viewed as the whole.
Take enough time to relax and revive
A little bit of relaxation is crucial for maintaining a positive, motivated mindset. If you work constantly without taking the time to rest and gather your thoughts, you’ll quickly burn out and be unable to efficiently accomplish your tasks no matter how hard you try. One recommendation for relaxation time is work-out. ___18___
Reward yourself once in a while
Each time you complete a task (or a significant portion of a task), reward yourself. ___19___You can step outside and stretch, get a cookie from the box, check your phone. So long as your rewards don’t start taking up too much of your time, they can be a powerful way for you to stay motivated.
___20___
Distractions contribute to procrastination (拖延症). Sometimes, the only way to completely defeat procrastination is to lock yourself in a room and avoid all distractions. Put your phone in another room, pull the shades, and get to work until the task is finished.
A. It just doesn’t have to be anything major.
B. Lock the door to stay focused and keep up.
C. Stop yourself from being lazy and take actions.
D. Start every day by tackling your largest scariest task first.
E. Unfortunately, efficient time management can be challenging.
F. You can begin with the tasks you feel important and interesting.
G. Anyway, do whatever you find the most refreshing and peaceful.
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空 (共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Amy Taylor had weathered some tough years. Her husband suffered a lot from kidney failure and in 2020, the poor mother ____21____ her job in the economic depression.
During the spring break, her 14-year old daughter, Emily Moore, took a part-time job, and ____22____ minimum wage. But before she could spend the money, Emily had an idea. The news in Kansas City that week had been filled with stories about a police officer, Jimmy Moss, who was badly hurt in a car accident in the line of duly He was in ____23____ condition. Emily and her unemployed mother had never forgotten how ____24____ the police had been when Taylor was robbed in the street one day. Emily decided to ____25____ the money to Officer Moss’s family. Her mom ____26____ agreed.
Taylor called the police and made an anonymous (匿名的) donation. Moved by her ____27____ expression of thanks, the officers did what they do best— they ____28____ Taylor. When she explained the family’s ____29____, the officers could hardly believe it. “With her current financial ____30____, we encouraged her to keep the money,” the department later explained. “She ____31____, saying the officer’s family needed it and the police needed to know they were ____32____.”
By then, that feeling of support was mutual. The police set up a GoFundMe page for Taylor, whom they named “The Woman with the Heart of Gold.” As of January 11, 2023, they had ____33____ $165,405. Even better: Officer Moss, who had a 1 percent chance of ____34____, is out of the hospital and ____35____.
21. A. changed B. lost C. quit D. finished
22. A. offered B. suggested C. set D. earned
23. A. critical B. rare C. stable D. fair
24. A. annoyed B. nice C. disappointed D. wise
25. A. lend B. pass C. donate D. show
26. A. temporarily B. hesitantly C. readily D. cautiously
27. A. generous B. distant C. written D. public
28. A. came across B. tracked down C. turned to D. calmed down
29. A. motivation B. faith C. tradition D. principle
30. A. credit B. security C. service D. hardship
31. A. agreed B. complained C. refused D. guessed
32. A. supported B. promised C. treated D. defeated
33. A. kept B. added C. taken D. raised
34. A. promotion B. survival C. freedom D. growth
35. A. regretting B. collapsing C. recovering D. escaping
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题部分)
第三部分：语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第二节: (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Like many other students, you may have various people, including family members and friends, ____36____ (give) input on your college decision.
While many of your trusted relatives and peers (同龄人)may have very____37____(value) advice that can help you to make the decision, finally the choice is yours and yours alone. Only you can fully realize which aspects of a college will make you truly happy and____38____(satisfy), so keep that at the front of your mind.
Moreover, fully consider each option. It can be easy____39____(let) a particular school become a front-runner early on____40____your decision-making process, and it may even become the winning choice — but be sure to carefully evaluate every school____41____has accepted you, since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.
Do keep____42____open mind. Students can change majors, but remember that there’s no re-living a certain semester(学期), and there’s no making up for lost time. Don’t go to a school____43____(specific)for a high school relationship____44____to make someone else happy. A_____45_____(student) college experience is his or her own, and the student must put his or her education first.
第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，下周学校要接待来自澳大利亚的交换生，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍活动安排；
3. 表达祝愿
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节：读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a kid of about twelve years old, I had a lot of freckles (雀斑). I had reached the age when I began to really look at myself in the mirror, and I was upset.
I had a cousin whose name was Janette Elizabeth.She looked exactly like her name sounds. She had perfect skin. I couldn’t help comparing myself with her and thinking’ that my life would be a lot different if I had beautiful skin too.
And then, in the back pages of Elizabeth’s magazine, I found the answer: an advertisement for freckle-remover cream. I knew that I could afford it if I saved my money, and I did. The ad assured me that the product would arrive in mail soon. For three weeks I went to the mailbox every day.I knew that if someone else in my family got the mail, I would never hear the end of it. There was no way that they would let me open the box in private.
Three weeks later, my package finally came. I went to my room with it, sat on the edge of my bed, and opened it. I was sure that I was looking at something that would make me beautiful. When I got up the next morning, I applied the cream all over my face. Then I took my hoe (锄头) and went with my brother and cousins to hoe the field, where I got rid of some tiger lilies (虎皮百合), seemingly ugly with black and small spots.
The sun was so strong that my face started to burn. By the end of the day, when I came back to the house, my family, knowing nothing about the freckle-remover cream, began to say things like, “I’ve never seen you with that many freckles before.” When I saw myself in the mirror, I burst into tears and hid in the bathroom.
注意:
1.续写词数应150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
My mother called me to the dinner table, but I ignored her.
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After what seemed a century, I heard a gentle knock on my bedroom door.
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答案版
(本试卷共9页，总分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(选择题部分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why are the oranges cheap
A. They taste bad. B. They’re out of date. C. There are few customers.
2. What does the man want in his coffee
A. Cream. B. Sugar. C. Milk.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new medicine. B. Senior care. C. Happy memories.
4. Which road does the man usually take to get to work
A. High Street. B. Bell Lane. C. Field Street.
5. What will the woman do next probably
A. Have a rest. B. Wash the plates. C. Clean the floor.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6 What kind of books is the man interested in
A. Nature. B. Fiction. C. History.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Writer and reader. B. Librarian and borrower. C. Bookstore owner and employee.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel
A. Worried. B. Regretful. C. Disappointed
9. When did the woman’s problem start
A. Yesterday. B. A week ago. C. Months ago.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the woman be able to leave
A. At 7:00 a. m. B. At 7:00p. m. C. At 12: 00 p. m.
11. What’s the woman’s destination
A. Spain. B. France. C. Britain.
12. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a car park. B. In a shop. C. In an airport.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the speakers meet first
A. In university. B. In primary school. C. In secondary school.
14. What kind of work is the woman seeking
A. Cooking. B. Sales. C. Computer- science.
15. What does the man plan to do
A. Get a job. B. Stay at university. C. Travel around the world.
16. Who has lost contact with the speakers
A. Gary. B. Lucy. C. Stewart.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What problem does John have
A. He can’t read. B. He can’t speak. C. He can’t hear.
18. How did John deal with his problem when he was at school
A. He ignored it. B. He kept it a secret. C. He asked for help.
19. What happened to John when he was 25 years old
A. He got married. B. He won a prize. C. He became a shop owner.
20. Which newspaper does John have a problem with
A. Daily Mirror. B. Daily Mail. C. The Times.
听力答案 略
第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节: (共15个小题;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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Boy Who Sailed the World by Julia Green and Alex Latimer(David Fickling, 6.99)
A little boy loves the sea so much that he builds a boat and sets sail in it, weathering sea current and storms, making friends and finally sailing home before a new voyage beckons. Words and images are rich with wonder in this lovely picture book for 7+ readers, based on the adventures of the author’s brave son.
What a Shell Can Tell by Helen Scales, illustrated by Sonia PuIido (Phaidon, 16.95)
Young shell-hunters of 12+ will adore this jewel-bright, fascinating work of nonfiction by a marine biologist. Learn what a sheirs colour and shape might mean; discover the cone snail’s poisonous teeth or the clusterwink snails green light; and find out what shells can tell us about the past and the future.
The Boy Who Grew a Tree by PoUy Ho-Yen, iUustrated by Sojung Kim-McCarthv (Knights of, 5.99)
Timi’s Mum is having a baby and Timi is unsettled by the change. When he discovers a tiny sap growing in a closed-down library, he begins to tend it. But the tree grows so fast that Timi won’t be able keep the secret for long. Simply and sweetly told, this little tale for 5+ packs a punch beyond its page count.
Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain by Remi Blackwood, illustrated by Alicia Robinson(SchoIastic, 6.99)
Jarell loves to draw a complex fantasy world. But when he discovers his imaginings are real and that Ulfrika, the world of his ancestors, is in trouble, he is drawn into danger. Can he accept his destiny an work with clever young warrior Kimisi to defeat the evil wizard Ikala Fast-paced and accessible, this thrilling new series is perfect for 8+ readers with a taste for magical adventure.
1. For a kid of 6 years old, which book is the most suitable for him to enjoy
A. The Boy Who Sailed the World B. What a Shell Can Tell
C. The Boy Who Grew a Tree D. Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain
2. Which statement is TRUE about the four books
A. The Boy Who Sailed the World is a fairy tale for 7+ kids.
B. What a Shell Can Tell helps readers learn more about the sea.
C. Timi is very happy because he is going to be the elder brother.
D. We can not see beautiful pictures in all the four books.
3. In which part of a magazine can we most probably find the article
A. Tourism. B. Science. C. Fashion. D. Education.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
B
Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor, ROME — Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance.
His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube. “I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I liked it,” says Filippi.
Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires. “I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also reflects my personality with elegance,” he adds.
Filippi’s chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice.
“The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances,” says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.
Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal growth. “I like to think of a person as a book,” he says. “Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful.”
4. What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance
A. Its potential to boost his career. B. Its mix of traditional and modern elements.
C. Its graceful and light movements. D. Its true reflection of his elegant personality.
5. How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi’s videos
A. By listing numbers. B. By giving an example.
C. By sharing a story. D. By making a comparison.
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Filippi thinks little of learning from other cultures.
B. People prefer to write down their past experiences.
C. Accepting various cultures boosts personal growth.
D. A book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful.
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media.
B. An Italian’s dance journey towards specialization starts.
C. Filippi’s desire for Chinese culture extends beyond dance.
D. An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables and incorporating a daily glass of wine can protect the brain against dementia, a study suggests. Sticking closely to Mediterranean eating habits, which also include plenty of nuts, seafood, whole grains and olive oil, has been linked to a 23 per cent lower risk of dementia.
Based on data gathered on 60,000 people via the UK Biobank, a medical database set up in 2006, the researchers scored participants’ diets for how closely they matched the ideal Mediterranean diet on two scales.
Using one, those whose eating habits were the best match were 23 per cent less likely to develop dementia than those whose diets least fit the pattern. A diet with a perfect score would involve more than four tablespoons of olive oil, at least two portions of vegetables and three of fruit per day as well as a glass of wine. It would also include at least three servings of legumes, 90 grams of nuts, and three servings of fish or shellfish a week. The ideal diet would also involve very little red or processed meat, avoiding too many sweetened drinks, butter, margarine or cream.
The second scale used similar criteria and a close match on that was linked to a 14 per cent lower risk of dementia. The findings, published in the journal BMC Medicine, appeared to show a “protective effect regardless of someone’s genetic risk”.
Dr Susan Mitchell, of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, “There is a wealth of evidence that eating a healthy, balanced diet can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. But the evidence for specific diets is much less clear-cut.” She pointed out that the study only drew on data from people with white, British or Irish ancestry. She said, “While there are no surefire ways to prevent dementia yet, a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, along with plenty of exercise and not smoking, all contribute to good heart health, which in turn helps to protect our brain from diseases that lead to dementia.”
8. What did the study find out
A. A new way to cure a disease. B. A popular diet to keep balance.
C. A medical database to do research. D. A possible strategy to reduce the risk of dementia.
9. How did the researchers carry out the study
A. By making comparison. B. By presenting the process.
C. By consulting other studies. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
10. What does Susan Mitchell think of the study
A. It’s evident. B. It’s limited. C. It’s practical. D. It’s promising.
11. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage
A. B.
C. D.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
D
MICROSOFT says it has used the natural language AI ChatGPT, created by the company OpenAI, to control a range of robots with simple text commands.
The chatbot was trained on a vast amount of data, including source code. It has previously demonstrated the ability to write software based on text and even to fix errors in existing code. Microsoft has now used the AI to take text commands from humans and interpret them into code that can control robots directly. In one test, ChatGPT wrote code to instruct a robotic arm to create a Microsoft logo from wooden blocks. In another, it steered a drone to reach a point while avoiding obstacles. The research was intended ”to see if ChatGPT can think beyond text, and reason about the physical world to help with robotics tasks“.
ChatGPT isn’t in direct, real-time control of the robot, but simply creates the code that controls it. Microsoft said in its blog post that ChatGPT output shouldn’t be applied directly to a robot without ”careful analysis“, but experts warn that it is risky to even begin thinking about placing AI in control of physical machines.
Mark Coeckelbergh at the University of Vienna, Austria, says that regulations may be needed in order to set out where AI can be used and who is responsible should things go wrong. ”It’s a very dangerous thing to just say “let’s give control of these computers to AI’, ” says Coeckelbergh. “The problem with contemporary artificial intelligence is that it’s not transparent to the user. That’s a huge problem. ”
Others were sceptical about the ability of language models to program robots for complex tasks. Kathleen Richardson at De Montfort University Leicester, UK, says that AI language models are convincing mimics (模仿者), but that their real ability-including their adaptability to control robots-is often exaggerated. “I think Microsoft, and most people who design robots, have too much confidence in what they can do, ” she says.
12. Which function doesn’t belong to ChatGPT according to MICROSOFT
A. Create code. B. Correct code errors.
C. Write software. D. Control robots directly.
13. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. Experts agree that we can apply AI to code analysis.
B. Experts warn against the idea of using AI to control robots.
C. Microsoft believes ChatGPT output should be used indirectly.
D. ChatGPT output has been widely applied after careful analysis.
14. What does the underlined word “exaggerated” in the last paragraph mean
A. Neglected. B. Simplified. C. Overestimated. D. Praised.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the ability of ChatGPT to control robots
A. Objective. B. Favorable. C. Critical. D. Indifferent.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
第二节: (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Top Performers Never Let a Second Go to Waste
Every person on the planet is given the same 1440 minutes each day; it’s how we choose to use them that makes all the difference. ___16___ To help you make the most of the time, check out these simple yet effective tips.
Finish the most important tasks first
This is calling Eating That Frog! ___17___ When you do that, everything else will be simple. By sticking to this method, you can ensure that you are always doing the most important things first and using your time as wisely as possible.
Divide to make it manageable
If you have a major task to get done, try to divide it up into smaller ones. This collection of smaller tasks will seem much less unmanageable than viewed as the whole.
Take enough time to relax and revive
A little bit of relaxation is crucial for maintaining a positive, motivated mindset. If you work constantly without taking the time to rest and gather your thoughts, you’ll quickly burn out and be unable to efficiently accomplish your tasks no matter how hard you try. One recommendation for relaxation time is work-out. ___18___
Reward yourself once in a while
Each time you complete a task (or a significant portion of a task), reward yourself. ___19___You can step outside and stretch, get a cookie from the box, check your phone. So long as your rewards don’t start taking up too much of your time, they can be a powerful way for you to stay motivated.
___20___
Distractions contribute to procrastination (拖延症). Sometimes, the only way to completely defeat procrastination is to lock yourself in a room and avoid all distractions. Put your phone in another room, pull the shades, and get to work until the task is finished.
A. It just doesn’t have to be anything major.
B Lock the door to stay focused and keep up.
C. Stop yourself from being lazy and take actions.
D. Start every day by tackling your largest, scariest task first.
E. Unfortunately, efficient time management can be challenging.
F. You can begin with the tasks you feel important and interesting.
G. Anyway, do whatever you find the most refreshing and peaceful.
【答案】16. E 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. B
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空 (共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Amy Taylor had weathered some tough years. Her husband suffered a lot from kidney failure and in 2020 the poor mother ____21____ her job in the economic depression.
During the spring break, her 14-year old daughter, Emily Moore, took a part-time job, and ____22____ minimum wage. But before she could spend the money, Emily had an idea. The news in Kansas City that week had been filled with stories about a police officer, Jimmy Moss, who was badly hurt in a car accident in the line of duly He was in ____23____ condition. Emily and her unemployed mother had never forgotten how ____24____ the police had been when Taylor was robbed in the street one day. Emily decided to ____25____ the money to Officer Moss’s family. Her mom ____26____ agreed.
Taylor called the police and made an anonymous (匿名的) donation. Moved by her ____27____ expression of thanks, the officers did what they do best— they ____28____ Taylor. When she explained the family’s ____29____, the officers could hardly believe it. “With her current financial ____30____, we encouraged her to keep the money,” the department later explained. “She ____31____, saying the officer’s family needed it and the police needed to know they were ____32____.”
By then, that feeling of support was mutual. The police set up a GoFundMe page for Taylor, whom they named “The Woman with the Heart of Gold.” As of January 11, 2023, they had ____33____ $165,405. Even better: Officer Moss, who had a 1 percent chance of ____34____, is out of the hospital and ____35____.
21. A. changed B. lost C. quit D. finished
22. A. offered B. suggested C. set D. earned
23. A. critical B. rare C. stable D. fair
24. A. annoyed B. nice C. disappointed D. wise
25. A. lend B. pass C. donate D. show
26. A. temporarily B. hesitantly C. readily D. cautiously
27. A. generous B. distant C. written D. public
28. A. came across B. tracked down C. turned to D. calmed down
29. A. motivation B. faith C. tradition D. principle
30. A. credit B. security C. service D. hardship
31. A. agreed B. complained C. refused D. guessed
32. A. supported B. promised C. treated D. defeated
33. A. kept B. added C. taken D. raised
34. A. promotion B. survival C. freedom D. growth
35. A. regretting B. collapsing C. recovering D. escaping
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题部分)
第三部分：语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第二节: (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Like many other students, you may have various people, including family members and friends, ____36____ (give) input on your college decision.
While many of your trusted relatives and peers (同龄人)may have very____37____(value) advice that can help you to make the decision, finally the choice is yours and yours alone. Only you can fully realize which aspects of a college will make you truly happy and____38____(satisfy), so keep that at the front of your mind.
Moreover, fully consider each option. It can be easy____39____(let) a particular school become a front-runner early on____40____your decision-making process, and it may even become the winning choice — but be sure to carefully evaluate every school____41____has accepted you, since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.
Do keep____42____open mind. Students can change majors, but remember that there’s no re-living a certain semester(学期), and there’s no making up for lost time. Don’t go to a school____43____(specific)for a high school relationship____44____to make someone else happy. A_____45_____(student) college experience is his or her own, and the student must put his or her education first.
【答案】36. giving
37. valuable
38. satisfied
39. to let 40. during##in
41. that 42. an
43. specifically
44. or 45. student’s
第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，下周学校要接待来自澳大利亚的交换生，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍活动安排；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear exchange students from Australia,
I am Lihua, chairman of the Student Union. On behalf of the whole school, I extend a warm welcome to your arrival. To soak all of you in our authentic local as well as unique campus culture, a traditional Sichuan opera called “Bian Lian” will be staged at the School Hall on Monday morning, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. After a brief lunch, mini workshops such as paper-cutting, calligraphy, inscribing, and embroidery will be set up at the stadium in the afternoon, where you can have a taste of these traditional crafts by either seeing them in action or trying one by yourself.
I sincerely wish you can take full advantage of this opportunity to explore, enjoy and embrace our charming culture.
第二节：读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a kid of about twelve years old, I had a lot of freckles (雀斑). I had reached the age when I began to really look at myself in the mirror, and I was upset.
I had a cousin whose name was Janette Elizabeth.She looked exactly like her name sounds. She had perfect skin. I couldn’t help comparing myself with her and thinking’ that my life would be a lot different if I had beautiful skin too.
And then, in the back pages of Elizabeth’s magazine, I found the answer: an advertisement for freckle-remover cream. I knew that I could afford it if I saved my money, and I did. The ad assured me that the product would arrive in mail soon. For three weeks I went to the mailbox every day.I knew that if someone else in my family got the mail, I would never hear the end of it. There was no way that they would let me open the box in private.
Three weeks later, my package finally came. I went to my room with it, sat on the edge of my bed, and opened it. I was sure that I was looking at something that would make me beautiful. When I got up the next morning, I applied the cream all over my face. Then I took my hoe (锄头) and went with my brother and cousins to hoe the field, where I got rid of some tiger lilies (虎皮百合), seemingly ugly with black and small spots.
The sun was so strong that my face started to burn. By the end of the day, when I came back to the house, my family, knowing nothing about the freckle-remover cream, began to say things like, “I’ve never seen you with that many freckles before.” When I saw myself in the mirror, I burst into tears and hid in the bathroom.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
My mother called me to the dinner table, but I ignored her.
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After what seemed a century, I heard a gentle knock on my bedroom door.
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【答案】范文：
My mother called me to the dinner table, but I ignored her. When she came to the bathroom door and demanded that I come out and have a meal, I burst out of the door, tears streaming down my cheeks. Before she stopped me, I stormed into my room and banged the door. Looking into the mirror. I saw a girl with more and darker freckles on her face. Only then did I realize that the cream had side effects when wearing it in the sun. I threw myself down on the bed and sobbed.
After what seemed a century, I heard a gentle knock on my bedroom door. Hesitating for a moment, with red eyes and still wet cheeks, I opened the door. At the door stood my mother with a big bunch of tiger lilies, which were covered with black spots but amazingly beautiful. I stared at her in surprise, not knowing what to say. My mother gave me a warm hug. “There are all kinds of flowers, and they are all beautiful and sweet,” she said. Hearing this, and smelling the fragrance of the tiger lilies, the freckles on my face seemed to have magically disappeared.
(本试卷共9页，总分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(选择题部分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why are the oranges cheap
A. They taste bad. B. They’re out of date. C. There are few customers.
2. What does the man want in his coffee
A. Cream. B. Sugar. C. Milk.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new medicine. B. Senior care. C. Happy memories.
4. Which road does the man usually take to get to work
A. High Street. B. Bell Lane. C. Field Street.
5. What will the woman do next probably
A. Have a rest. B. Wash the plates. C. Clean the floor.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What kind of books is the man interested in
A. Nature. B. Fiction. C. History.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Writer and reader. B. Librarian and borrower. C. Bookstore owner and employee.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel
A. Worried. B. Regretful. C. Disappointed
9. When did the woman’s problem start
A. Yesterday. B. A week ago. C. Months ago.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the woman be able to leave
A. At 7:00 a. m. B. At 7:00p. m. C. At 12: 00 p. m.
11. What’s the woman’s destination
A. Spain. B. France. C. Britain.
12. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a car park. B. In a shop. C. In an airport.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the speakers meet first
A. In university. B. In primary school. C. In secondary school.
14. What kind of work is the woman seeking
A. Cooking. B. Sales. C. Computer- science.
15. What does the man plan to do
A. Get a job. B. Stay at university. C. Travel around the world.
16. Who has lost contact with the speakers
A. Gary. B. Lucy. C. Stewart.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What problem does John have
A. He can’t read. B. He can’t speak. C. He can’t hear.
18. How did John deal with his problem when he was at school
A. He ignored it. B. He kept it a secret. C. He asked for help.
19. What happened to John when he was 25 years old
A. He got married. B. He won a prize. C. He became a shop owner.
20. Which newspaper does John have a problem with
A. Daily Mirror. B. Daily Mail. C. The Times.
第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节: (共15个小题;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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Boy Who Sailed the World by Julia Green and Alex Latimer(David Fickling 6.99)
A little boy loves the sea so much that he builds a boat and sets sail in it, weathering sea current and storms, making friends and finally sailing home before a new voyage beckons. Words and images are rich with wonder in this lovely picture book for 7+ readers, based on the adventures of the author’s brave son.
What a Shell Can Tell by Helen Scales, illustrated by Sonia PuIido (Phaidon, 16.95)
Young shell-hunters of 12+ will adore this jewel-bright, fascinating work of nonfiction by a marine biologist. Learn what a sheirs colour and shape might mean; discover the cone snail’s poisonous teeth or the clusterwink snails green light; and find out what shells can tell us about the past and the future.
The Boy Who Grew a Tree by PoUy Ho-Yen, iUustrated by Sojung Kim-McCarthv (Knights of, 5.99)
Timi’s Mum is having a baby and Timi is unsettled by the change. When he discovers a tiny sap growing in a closed-down library, he begins to tend it. But the tree grows so fast that Timi won’t be able keep the secret for long. Simply and sweetly told, this little tale for 5+ packs a punch beyond its page count.
Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain by Remi Blackwood, illustrated by Alicia Robinson(SchoIastic, 6.99)
Jarell loves to draw a complex fantasy world. But when he discovers his imaginings are real and that Ulfrika, the world of his ancestors, is in trouble, he is drawn into danger. Can he accept his destiny an work with clever young warrior Kimisi to defeat the evil wizard Ikala Fast-paced and accessible, this thrilling new series is perfect for 8+ readers with a taste for magical adventure.
1. For a kid of 6 years old, which book is the most suitable for him to enjoy
A. The Boy Who Sailed the World B. What a Shell Can Tell
C. The Boy Who Grew a Tree D. Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain
2. Which statement is TRUE about the four books
A. The Boy Who Sailed the World is a fairy tale for 7+ kids.
B. What a Shell Can Tell helps readers learn more about the sea.
C. Timi is very happy because he is going to be the elder brother.
D We can not see beautiful pictures in all the four books.
3. In which part of a magazine can we most probably find the article
A. Tourism. B. Science. C. Fashion. D. Education.
B
Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor, ROME — Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance.
His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube. “I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I liked it,” says Filippi.
Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires. “I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also reflects my personality with elegance,” he adds.
Filippi’s chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice.
“The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances,” says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.
Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal growth. “I like to think of a person as a book,” he says. “Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful.”
4. What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance
A. Its potential to boost his career. B. Its mix of traditional and modern elements.
C. Its graceful and light movements. D. Its true reflection of his elegant personality.
5. How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi’s videos
A. By listing numbers. B. By giving an example.
C. By sharing a story. D. By making a comparison.
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Filippi thinks little of learning from other cultures.
B. People prefer to write down their past experiences.
C. Accepting various cultures boosts personal growth.
D. A book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful.
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media.
B. An Italian’s dance journey towards specialization starts.
C. Filippi’s desire for Chinese culture extends beyond dance.
D. An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance.
C
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables and incorporating a daily glass of wine can protect the brain against dementia, a study suggests. Sticking closely to Mediterranean eating habits, which also include plenty of nuts, seafood, whole grains and olive oil, has been linked to a 23 per cent lower risk of dementia.
Based on data gathered on 60,000 people via the UK Biobank, a medical database set up in 2006, the researchers scored participants’ diets for how closely they matched the ideal Mediterranean diet on two scales.
Using one, those whose eating habits were the best match were 23 per cent less likely to develop dementia than those whose diets least fit the pattern. A diet with a perfect score would involve more than four tablespoons of olive oil, at least two portions of vegetables and three of fruit per day as well as a glass of wine. It would also include at least three servings of legumes, 90 grams of nuts, and three servings of fish or shellfish a week. The ideal diet would also involve very little red or processed meat, avoiding too many sweetened drinks, butter, margarine or cream.
The second scale used similar criteria and a close match on that was linked to a 14 per cent lower risk of dementia. The findings, published in the journal BMC Medicine, appeared to show a “protective effect regardless of someone’s genetic risk”.
Dr Susan Mitchell, of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, “There is a wealth of evidence that eating a healthy, balanced diet can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. But the evidence for specific diets is much less clear-cut.” She pointed out that the study only drew on data from people with white, British or Irish ancestry. She said, “While there are no surefire ways to prevent dementia yet, a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, along with plenty of exercise and not smoking, all contribute to good heart health, which in turn helps to protect our brain from diseases that lead to dementia.”
8. What did the study find out
A. A new way to cure a disease. B. A popular diet to keep balance.
C. A medical database to do research. D. A possible strategy to reduce the risk of dementia.
9. How did the researchers carry out the study
A. By making comparison. B. By presenting the process.
C. By consulting other studies. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
10. What does Susan Mitchell think of the study
A. It’s evident. B. It’s limited. C. It’s practical. D. It’s promising.
11. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage
A. B.
C. D.
D
MICROSOFT says it has used the natural language AI ChatGPT, created by the company OpenAI, to control a range of robots with simple text commands.
The chatbot was trained on a vast amount of data, including source code. It has previously demonstrated the ability to write software based on text and even to fix errors in existing code. Microsoft has now used the AI to take text commands from humans and interpret them into code that can control robots directly. In one test, ChatGPT wrote code to instruct a robotic arm to create a Microsoft logo from wooden blocks. In another, it steered a drone to reach a point while avoiding obstacles. The research was intended ”to see if ChatGPT can think beyond text, and reason about the physical world to help with robotics tasks“.
ChatGPT isn’t in direct, real-time control of the robot, but simply creates the code that controls it. Microsoft said in its blog post that ChatGPT output shouldn’t be applied directly to a robot without ”careful analysis“, but experts warn that it is risky to even begin thinking about placing AI in control of physical machines.
Mark Coeckelbergh at the University of Vienna, Austria, says that regulations may be needed in order to set out where AI can be used and who is responsible should things go wrong. ”It’s a very dangerous thing to just say “let’s give control of these computers to AI’, ” says Coeckelbergh. “The problem with contemporary artificial intelligence is that it’s not transparent to the user. That’s a huge problem. ”
Others were sceptical about the ability of language models to program robots for complex tasks. Kathleen Richardson at De Montfort University Leicester, UK, says that AI language models are convincing mimics (模仿者), but that their real ability-including their adaptability to control robots-is often exaggerated. “I think Microsoft, and most people who design robots, have too much confidence in what they can do, ” she says.
12. Which function doesn’t belong to ChatGPT according to MICROSOFT
A. Create code. B. Correct code errors.
C. Write software. D. Control robots directly.
13. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. Experts agree that we can apply AI to code analysis.
B. Experts warn against the idea of using AI to control robots.
C. Microsoft believes ChatGPT output should be used indirectly.
D. ChatGPT output has been widely applied after careful analysis.
14. What does the underlined word “exaggerated” in the last paragraph mean
A. Neglected. B. Simplified. C. Overestimated. D. Praised.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the ability of ChatGPT to control robots
A. Objective. B. Favorable. C. Critical. D. Indifferent.
第二节: (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Top Performers Never Let a Second Go to Waste
Every person on the planet is given the same 1440 minutes each day; it’s how we choose to use them that makes all the difference. ___16___ To help you make the most of the time, check out these simple yet effective tips.
Finish the most important tasks first
This is calling Eating That Frog! ___17___ When you do that, everything else will be simple. By sticking to this method, you can ensure that you are always doing the most important things first and using your time as wisely as possible.
Divide to make it manageable
If you have a major task to get done, try to divide it up into smaller ones. This collection of smaller tasks will seem much less unmanageable than viewed as the whole.
Take enough time to relax and revive
A little bit of relaxation is crucial for maintaining a positive, motivated mindset. If you work constantly without taking the time to rest and gather your thoughts, you’ll quickly burn out and be unable to efficiently accomplish your tasks no matter how hard you try. One recommendation for relaxation time is work-out. ___18___
Reward yourself once in a while
Each time you complete a task (or a significant portion of a task), reward yourself. ___19___You can step outside and stretch, get a cookie from the box, check your phone. So long as your rewards don’t start taking up too much of your time, they can be a powerful way for you to stay motivated.
___20___
Distractions contribute to procrastination (拖延症). Sometimes, the only way to completely defeat procrastination is to lock yourself in a room and avoid all distractions. Put your phone in another room, pull the shades, and get to work until the task is finished.
A. It just doesn’t have to be anything major.
B. Lock the door to stay focused and keep up.
C. Stop yourself from being lazy and take actions.
D. Start every day by tackling your largest scariest task first.
E. Unfortunately, efficient time management can be challenging.
F. You can begin with the tasks you feel important and interesting.
G. Anyway, do whatever you find the most refreshing and peaceful.
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空 (共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Amy Taylor had weathered some tough years. Her husband suffered a lot from kidney failure and in 2020, the poor mother ____21____ her job in the economic depression.
During the spring break, her 14-year old daughter, Emily Moore, took a part-time job, and ____22____ minimum wage. But before she could spend the money, Emily had an idea. The news in Kansas City that week had been filled with stories about a police officer, Jimmy Moss, who was badly hurt in a car accident in the line of duly He was in ____23____ condition. Emily and her unemployed mother had never forgotten how ____24____ the police had been when Taylor was robbed in the street one day. Emily decided to ____25____ the money to Officer Moss’s family. Her mom ____26____ agreed.
Taylor called the police and made an anonymous (匿名的) donation. Moved by her ____27____ expression of thanks, the officers did what they do best— they ____28____ Taylor. When she explained the family’s ____29____, the officers could hardly believe it. “With her current financial ____30____, we encouraged her to keep the money,” the department later explained. “She ____31____, saying the officer’s family needed it and the police needed to know they were ____32____.”
By then, that feeling of support was mutual. The police set up a GoFundMe page for Taylor, whom they named “The Woman with the Heart of Gold.” As of January 11, 2023, they had ____33____ $165,405. Even better: Officer Moss, who had a 1 percent chance of ____34____, is out of the hospital and ____35____.
21. A. changed B. lost C. quit D. finished
22. A. offered B. suggested C. set D. earned
23. A. critical B. rare C. stable D. fair
24. A. annoyed B. nice C. disappointed D. wise
25. A. lend B. pass C. donate D. show
26. A. temporarily B. hesitantly C. readily D. cautiously
27. A. generous B. distant C. written D. public
28. A. came across B. tracked down C. turned to D. calmed down
29. A. motivation B. faith C. tradition D. principle
30. A. credit B. security C. service D. hardship
31. A. agreed B. complained C. refused D. guessed
32. A. supported B. promised C. treated D. defeated
33. A. kept B. added C. taken D. raised
34. A. promotion B. survival C. freedom D. growth
35. A. regretting B. collapsing C. recovering D. escaping
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题部分)
第三部分：语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第二节: (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Like many other students, you may have various people, including family members and friends, ____36____ (give) input on your college decision.
While many of your trusted relatives and peers (同龄人)may have very____37____(value) advice that can help you to make the decision, finally the choice is yours and yours alone. Only you can fully realize which aspects of a college will make you truly happy and____38____(satisfy), so keep that at the front of your mind.
Moreover, fully consider each option. It can be easy____39____(let) a particular school become a front-runner early on____40____your decision-making process, and it may even become the winning choice — but be sure to carefully evaluate every school____41____has accepted you, since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.
Do keep____42____open mind. Students can change majors, but remember that there’s no re-living a certain semester(学期), and there’s no making up for lost time. Don’t go to a school____43____(specific)for a high school relationship____44____to make someone else happy. A_____45_____(student) college experience is his or her own, and the student must put his or her education first.
第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，下周学校要接待来自澳大利亚的交换生，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍活动安排；
3. 表达祝愿
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节：读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a kid of about twelve years old, I had a lot of freckles (雀斑). I had reached the age when I began to really look at myself in the mirror, and I was upset.
I had a cousin whose name was Janette Elizabeth.She looked exactly like her name sounds. She had perfect skin. I couldn’t help comparing myself with her and thinking’ that my life would be a lot different if I had beautiful skin too.
And then, in the back pages of Elizabeth’s magazine, I found the answer: an advertisement for freckle-remover cream. I knew that I could afford it if I saved my money, and I did. The ad assured me that the product would arrive in mail soon. For three weeks I went to the mailbox every day.I knew that if someone else in my family got the mail, I would never hear the end of it. There was no way that they would let me open the box in private.
Three weeks later, my package finally came. I went to my room with it, sat on the edge of my bed, and opened it. I was sure that I was looking at something that would make me beautiful. When I got up the next morning, I applied the cream all over my face. Then I took my hoe (锄头) and went with my brother and cousins to hoe the field, where I got rid of some tiger lilies (虎皮百合), seemingly ugly with black and small spots.
The sun was so strong that my face started to burn. By the end of the day, when I came back to the house, my family, knowing nothing about the freckle-remover cream, began to say things like, “I’ve never seen you with that many freckles before.” When I saw myself in the mirror, I burst into tears and hid in the bathroom.
注意:
1.续写词数应150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
My mother called me to the dinner table, but I ignored her.
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After what seemed a century, I heard a gentle knock on my bedroom door.
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答案版
(本试卷共9页，总分150分，考试时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(选择题部分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why are the oranges cheap
A. They taste bad. B. They’re out of date. C. There are few customers.
2. What does the man want in his coffee
A. Cream. B. Sugar. C. Milk.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new medicine. B. Senior care. C. Happy memories.
4. Which road does the man usually take to get to work
A. High Street. B. Bell Lane. C. Field Street.
5. What will the woman do next probably
A. Have a rest. B. Wash the plates. C. Clean the floor.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6 What kind of books is the man interested in
A. Nature. B. Fiction. C. History.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Writer and reader. B. Librarian and borrower. C. Bookstore owner and employee.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel
A. Worried. B. Regretful. C. Disappointed
9. When did the woman’s problem start
A. Yesterday. B. A week ago. C. Months ago.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the woman be able to leave
A. At 7:00 a. m. B. At 7:00p. m. C. At 12: 00 p. m.
11. What’s the woman’s destination
A. Spain. B. France. C. Britain.
12. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a car park. B. In a shop. C. In an airport.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did the speakers meet first
A. In university. B. In primary school. C. In secondary school.
14. What kind of work is the woman seeking
A. Cooking. B. Sales. C. Computer- science.
15. What does the man plan to do
A. Get a job. B. Stay at university. C. Travel around the world.
16. Who has lost contact with the speakers
A. Gary. B. Lucy. C. Stewart.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What problem does John have
A. He can’t read. B. He can’t speak. C. He can’t hear.
18. How did John deal with his problem when he was at school
A. He ignored it. B. He kept it a secret. C. He asked for help.
19. What happened to John when he was 25 years old
A. He got married. B. He won a prize. C. He became a shop owner.
20. Which newspaper does John have a problem with
A. Daily Mirror. B. Daily Mail. C. The Times.
听力答案 略
第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节: (共15个小题;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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Boy Who Sailed the World by Julia Green and Alex Latimer(David Fickling, 6.99)
A little boy loves the sea so much that he builds a boat and sets sail in it, weathering sea current and storms, making friends and finally sailing home before a new voyage beckons. Words and images are rich with wonder in this lovely picture book for 7+ readers, based on the adventures of the author’s brave son.
What a Shell Can Tell by Helen Scales, illustrated by Sonia PuIido (Phaidon, 16.95)
Young shell-hunters of 12+ will adore this jewel-bright, fascinating work of nonfiction by a marine biologist. Learn what a sheirs colour and shape might mean; discover the cone snail’s poisonous teeth or the clusterwink snails green light; and find out what shells can tell us about the past and the future.
The Boy Who Grew a Tree by PoUy Ho-Yen, iUustrated by Sojung Kim-McCarthv (Knights of, 5.99)
Timi’s Mum is having a baby and Timi is unsettled by the change. When he discovers a tiny sap growing in a closed-down library, he begins to tend it. But the tree grows so fast that Timi won’t be able keep the secret for long. Simply and sweetly told, this little tale for 5+ packs a punch beyond its page count.
Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain by Remi Blackwood, illustrated by Alicia Robinson(SchoIastic, 6.99)
Jarell loves to draw a complex fantasy world. But when he discovers his imaginings are real and that Ulfrika, the world of his ancestors, is in trouble, he is drawn into danger. Can he accept his destiny an work with clever young warrior Kimisi to defeat the evil wizard Ikala Fast-paced and accessible, this thrilling new series is perfect for 8+ readers with a taste for magical adventure.
1. For a kid of 6 years old, which book is the most suitable for him to enjoy
A. The Boy Who Sailed the World B. What a Shell Can Tell
C. The Boy Who Grew a Tree D. Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain
2. Which statement is TRUE about the four books
A. The Boy Who Sailed the World is a fairy tale for 7+ kids.
B. What a Shell Can Tell helps readers learn more about the sea.
C. Timi is very happy because he is going to be the elder brother.
D. We can not see beautiful pictures in all the four books.
3. In which part of a magazine can we most probably find the article
A. Tourism. B. Science. C. Fashion. D. Education.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
B
Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor, ROME — Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance.
His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube. “I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I liked it,” says Filippi.
Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires. “I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also reflects my personality with elegance,” he adds.
Filippi’s chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice.
“The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances,” says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.
Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal growth. “I like to think of a person as a book,” he says. “Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful.”
4. What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance
A. Its potential to boost his career. B. Its mix of traditional and modern elements.
C. Its graceful and light movements. D. Its true reflection of his elegant personality.
5. How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi’s videos
A. By listing numbers. B. By giving an example.
C. By sharing a story. D. By making a comparison.
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Filippi thinks little of learning from other cultures.
B. People prefer to write down their past experiences.
C. Accepting various cultures boosts personal growth.
D. A book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful.
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media.
B. An Italian’s dance journey towards specialization starts.
C. Filippi’s desire for Chinese culture extends beyond dance.
D. An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables and incorporating a daily glass of wine can protect the brain against dementia, a study suggests. Sticking closely to Mediterranean eating habits, which also include plenty of nuts, seafood, whole grains and olive oil, has been linked to a 23 per cent lower risk of dementia.
Based on data gathered on 60,000 people via the UK Biobank, a medical database set up in 2006, the researchers scored participants’ diets for how closely they matched the ideal Mediterranean diet on two scales.
Using one, those whose eating habits were the best match were 23 per cent less likely to develop dementia than those whose diets least fit the pattern. A diet with a perfect score would involve more than four tablespoons of olive oil, at least two portions of vegetables and three of fruit per day as well as a glass of wine. It would also include at least three servings of legumes, 90 grams of nuts, and three servings of fish or shellfish a week. The ideal diet would also involve very little red or processed meat, avoiding too many sweetened drinks, butter, margarine or cream.
The second scale used similar criteria and a close match on that was linked to a 14 per cent lower risk of dementia. The findings, published in the journal BMC Medicine, appeared to show a “protective effect regardless of someone’s genetic risk”.
Dr Susan Mitchell, of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, “There is a wealth of evidence that eating a healthy, balanced diet can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. But the evidence for specific diets is much less clear-cut.” She pointed out that the study only drew on data from people with white, British or Irish ancestry. She said, “While there are no surefire ways to prevent dementia yet, a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, along with plenty of exercise and not smoking, all contribute to good heart health, which in turn helps to protect our brain from diseases that lead to dementia.”
8. What did the study find out
A. A new way to cure a disease. B. A popular diet to keep balance.
C. A medical database to do research. D. A possible strategy to reduce the risk of dementia.
9. How did the researchers carry out the study
A. By making comparison. B. By presenting the process.
C. By consulting other studies. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
10. What does Susan Mitchell think of the study
A. It’s evident. B. It’s limited. C. It’s practical. D. It’s promising.
11. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage
A. B.
C. D.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
D
MICROSOFT says it has used the natural language AI ChatGPT, created by the company OpenAI, to control a range of robots with simple text commands.
The chatbot was trained on a vast amount of data, including source code. It has previously demonstrated the ability to write software based on text and even to fix errors in existing code. Microsoft has now used the AI to take text commands from humans and interpret them into code that can control robots directly. In one test, ChatGPT wrote code to instruct a robotic arm to create a Microsoft logo from wooden blocks. In another, it steered a drone to reach a point while avoiding obstacles. The research was intended ”to see if ChatGPT can think beyond text, and reason about the physical world to help with robotics tasks“.
ChatGPT isn’t in direct, real-time control of the robot, but simply creates the code that controls it. Microsoft said in its blog post that ChatGPT output shouldn’t be applied directly to a robot without ”careful analysis“, but experts warn that it is risky to even begin thinking about placing AI in control of physical machines.
Mark Coeckelbergh at the University of Vienna, Austria, says that regulations may be needed in order to set out where AI can be used and who is responsible should things go wrong. ”It’s a very dangerous thing to just say “let’s give control of these computers to AI’, ” says Coeckelbergh. “The problem with contemporary artificial intelligence is that it’s not transparent to the user. That’s a huge problem. ”
Others were sceptical about the ability of language models to program robots for complex tasks. Kathleen Richardson at De Montfort University Leicester, UK, says that AI language models are convincing mimics (模仿者), but that their real ability-including their adaptability to control robots-is often exaggerated. “I think Microsoft, and most people who design robots, have too much confidence in what they can do, ” she says.
12. Which function doesn’t belong to ChatGPT according to MICROSOFT
A. Create code. B. Correct code errors.
C. Write software. D. Control robots directly.
13. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. Experts agree that we can apply AI to code analysis.
B. Experts warn against the idea of using AI to control robots.
C. Microsoft believes ChatGPT output should be used indirectly.
D. ChatGPT output has been widely applied after careful analysis.
14. What does the underlined word “exaggerated” in the last paragraph mean
A. Neglected. B. Simplified. C. Overestimated. D. Praised.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards the ability of ChatGPT to control robots
A. Objective. B. Favorable. C. Critical. D. Indifferent.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
第二节: (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Top Performers Never Let a Second Go to Waste
Every person on the planet is given the same 1440 minutes each day; it’s how we choose to use them that makes all the difference. ___16___ To help you make the most of the time, check out these simple yet effective tips.
Finish the most important tasks first
This is calling Eating That Frog! ___17___ When you do that, everything else will be simple. By sticking to this method, you can ensure that you are always doing the most important things first and using your time as wisely as possible.
Divide to make it manageable
If you have a major task to get done, try to divide it up into smaller ones. This collection of smaller tasks will seem much less unmanageable than viewed as the whole.
Take enough time to relax and revive
A little bit of relaxation is crucial for maintaining a positive, motivated mindset. If you work constantly without taking the time to rest and gather your thoughts, you’ll quickly burn out and be unable to efficiently accomplish your tasks no matter how hard you try. One recommendation for relaxation time is work-out. ___18___
Reward yourself once in a while
Each time you complete a task (or a significant portion of a task), reward yourself. ___19___You can step outside and stretch, get a cookie from the box, check your phone. So long as your rewards don’t start taking up too much of your time, they can be a powerful way for you to stay motivated.
___20___
Distractions contribute to procrastination (拖延症). Sometimes, the only way to completely defeat procrastination is to lock yourself in a room and avoid all distractions. Put your phone in another room, pull the shades, and get to work until the task is finished.
A. It just doesn’t have to be anything major.
B Lock the door to stay focused and keep up.
C. Stop yourself from being lazy and take actions.
D. Start every day by tackling your largest, scariest task first.
E. Unfortunately, efficient time management can be challenging.
F. You can begin with the tasks you feel important and interesting.
G. Anyway, do whatever you find the most refreshing and peaceful.
【答案】16. E 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. B
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空 (共15个小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Amy Taylor had weathered some tough years. Her husband suffered a lot from kidney failure and in 2020 the poor mother ____21____ her job in the economic depression.
During the spring break, her 14-year old daughter, Emily Moore, took a part-time job, and ____22____ minimum wage. But before she could spend the money, Emily had an idea. The news in Kansas City that week had been filled with stories about a police officer, Jimmy Moss, who was badly hurt in a car accident in the line of duly He was in ____23____ condition. Emily and her unemployed mother had never forgotten how ____24____ the police had been when Taylor was robbed in the street one day. Emily decided to ____25____ the money to Officer Moss’s family. Her mom ____26____ agreed.
Taylor called the police and made an anonymous (匿名的) donation. Moved by her ____27____ expression of thanks, the officers did what they do best— they ____28____ Taylor. When she explained the family’s ____29____, the officers could hardly believe it. “With her current financial ____30____, we encouraged her to keep the money,” the department later explained. “She ____31____, saying the officer’s family needed it and the police needed to know they were ____32____.”
By then, that feeling of support was mutual. The police set up a GoFundMe page for Taylor, whom they named “The Woman with the Heart of Gold.” As of January 11, 2023, they had ____33____ $165,405. Even better: Officer Moss, who had a 1 percent chance of ____34____, is out of the hospital and ____35____.
21. A. changed B. lost C. quit D. finished
22. A. offered B. suggested C. set D. earned
23. A. critical B. rare C. stable D. fair
24. A. annoyed B. nice C. disappointed D. wise
25. A. lend B. pass C. donate D. show
26. A. temporarily B. hesitantly C. readily D. cautiously
27. A. generous B. distant C. written D. public
28. A. came across B. tracked down C. turned to D. calmed down
29. A. motivation B. faith C. tradition D. principle
30. A. credit B. security C. service D. hardship
31. A. agreed B. complained C. refused D. guessed
32. A. supported B. promised C. treated D. defeated
33. A. kept B. added C. taken D. raised
34. A. promotion B. survival C. freedom D. growth
35. A. regretting B. collapsing C. recovering D. escaping
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题部分)
第三部分：语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第二节: (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Like many other students, you may have various people, including family members and friends, ____36____ (give) input on your college decision.
While many of your trusted relatives and peers (同龄人)may have very____37____(value) advice that can help you to make the decision, finally the choice is yours and yours alone. Only you can fully realize which aspects of a college will make you truly happy and____38____(satisfy), so keep that at the front of your mind.
Moreover, fully consider each option. It can be easy____39____(let) a particular school become a front-runner early on____40____your decision-making process, and it may even become the winning choice — but be sure to carefully evaluate every school____41____has accepted you, since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.
Do keep____42____open mind. Students can change majors, but remember that there’s no re-living a certain semester(学期), and there’s no making up for lost time. Don’t go to a school____43____(specific)for a high school relationship____44____to make someone else happy. A_____45_____(student) college experience is his or her own, and the student must put his or her education first.
【答案】36. giving
37. valuable
38. satisfied
39. to let 40. during##in
41. that 42. an
43. specifically
44. or 45. student’s
第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，下周学校要接待来自澳大利亚的交换生，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍活动安排；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear exchange students from Australia,
I am Lihua, chairman of the Student Union. On behalf of the whole school, I extend a warm welcome to your arrival. To soak all of you in our authentic local as well as unique campus culture, a traditional Sichuan opera called “Bian Lian” will be staged at the School Hall on Monday morning, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. After a brief lunch, mini workshops such as paper-cutting, calligraphy, inscribing, and embroidery will be set up at the stadium in the afternoon, where you can have a taste of these traditional crafts by either seeing them in action or trying one by yourself.
I sincerely wish you can take full advantage of this opportunity to explore, enjoy and embrace our charming culture.
第二节：读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a kid of about twelve years old, I had a lot of freckles (雀斑). I had reached the age when I began to really look at myself in the mirror, and I was upset.
I had a cousin whose name was Janette Elizabeth.She looked exactly like her name sounds. She had perfect skin. I couldn’t help comparing myself with her and thinking’ that my life would be a lot different if I had beautiful skin too.
And then, in the back pages of Elizabeth’s magazine, I found the answer: an advertisement for freckle-remover cream. I knew that I could afford it if I saved my money, and I did. The ad assured me that the product would arrive in mail soon. For three weeks I went to the mailbox every day.I knew that if someone else in my family got the mail, I would never hear the end of it. There was no way that they would let me open the box in private.
Three weeks later, my package finally came. I went to my room with it, sat on the edge of my bed, and opened it. I was sure that I was looking at something that would make me beautiful. When I got up the next morning, I applied the cream all over my face. Then I took my hoe (锄头) and went with my brother and cousins to hoe the field, where I got rid of some tiger lilies (虎皮百合), seemingly ugly with black and small spots.
The sun was so strong that my face started to burn. By the end of the day, when I came back to the house, my family, knowing nothing about the freckle-remover cream, began to say things like, “I’ve never seen you with that many freckles before.” When I saw myself in the mirror, I burst into tears and hid in the bathroom.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
My mother called me to the dinner table, but I ignored her.
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After what seemed a century, I heard a gentle knock on my bedroom door.
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【答案】范文：
My mother called me to the dinner table, but I ignored her. When she came to the bathroom door and demanded that I come out and have a meal, I burst out of the door, tears streaming down my cheeks. Before she stopped me, I stormed into my room and banged the door. Looking into the mirror. I saw a girl with more and darker freckles on her face. Only then did I realize that the cream had side effects when wearing it in the sun. I threw myself down on the bed and sobbed.
After what seemed a century, I heard a gentle knock on my bedroom door. Hesitating for a moment, with red eyes and still wet cheeks, I opened the door. At the door stood my mother with a big bunch of tiger lilies, which were covered with black spots but amazingly beautiful. I stared at her in surprise, not knowing what to say. My mother gave me a warm hug. “There are all kinds of flowers, and they are all beautiful and sweet,” she said. Hearing this, and smelling the fragrance of the tiger lilies, the freckles on my face seemed to have magically disappeared.
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