浙江省金砖联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题(无答案)
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浙江省金砖联盟2024学年第一学期期中联考
高二年级英语学科试题
考生须知：
1．本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟;
2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3．所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的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．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In the street. B．In a restaurant. C．In a flower shop.
2．What did the man do
A．He got some flowers. B．He arranged the room. C．He bought some furniture.
3．Who is Linda
A．Clara’s nurse. B．Clara’s daughter. C．Clara’s colleague.
4．When will the man attend the Italian class
A．On Monday. B．On Tuesday. C．On Wednesday.
5．What does the man think of the woman’s coming weekend
A．Busy. B．Boring. C．Relaxing.
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 is the man doing
A．Writing a report. B．Reading the newspaper. C．Playing computer games.
7．What is the woman drinking
A．An espresso. B．An Americano. C．A cappuccino.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Who won the piano competition last Sunday
A．Dave. B．Helen. C．Jessica.
9．What does the man want to do for the woman
A．Return a book. B．Invite her to a concert. C．Treat her to a meal.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What kind of microwave oven does the man want
A．A solo microwave. B．A grill microwave. C．A convection microwave.
11．What is the problem with the man’s old microwave oven
A．It stops working. B．It makes a lot of noise. C．It doesn’t have many functions.
12．How much will the man pay
A. 520 yuan. B. 500 yuan. C．450 yuan.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．How does Stella sound at the beginning of the conversation
A．Anxious. B．Pleased. C．Confused.
14．What is Stella going to do in September
A．Start work. B．Visit her friends. C．Tour Barcelona.
15．Why does Stella thank Harley
A．He recommended the job to her.
B．He provided financial support.
C．He helped her with the interview.
16．What do the speakers talk about at the end of the conversation
A．Holiday plans. B．Moving to America. C．Family members.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To discuss an issue.
B．To attract more volunteers.
C．To introduce an organization.
18．What does the speaker suggest people do
A．Bring their own gloves.
B．Bring a single-use raincoat.
C．Bring a reusable water bottle.
19．What can we learn about the activity
A．All participants must sign up in advance.
B．Children can get a free ferry ride anytime.
C．It is only open to people over 13 years old.
20．What should companies do to take part in the activity
A．Send an email.
B．Click the link and sign up.
C．Make a phone call to the manager.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
It’s widely acknowledged that effective communication counts at work. That’s why our communication workshops, where multiple forms of presentations are offered, are so popular. Welcome to join us and here are the resumes（简历）of two potential presenters recommended for this year’s summer communication workshops.
Martin Burlot Contact no:（office）2552 4681（mobile）9873 6549 Email: mburlot@Nationality : Canadian OBJECTIVE To develop and deliver corporate training in business English EDUCATION Master of Applied Linguistics,2016 Reading University, the United Kingdom EMPLOYMENT Sept 2008-Sept 2010 ·English Institute for Adults, Jiangmen, China Taught basic and intermediate English to adult Chinese students Oct 2010-Mar 2014 ·The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Taught a variety of business writing and communication skills classes to students Apr 2017-present ·Apix communications Ltd, Hong Kong Provide one-to-one training in effective business writing to executives SKILLS ·Knowledge of word processing software ·Fluent in English and Cantonese REFEREE Ms. Joanna West, Director Sandra Wong Office:（852）28866050 Mobile:（852）95710085 sandraw@ EDUCATION 2011 to 2014 Bachelor of Social Sciences in Communication （specialization in Public Relations（PR）Activities and Advertising）Hong Kong Baptist University WORK EXPERIENCE March 2017 to Present PR Manager, Drake Hotel, Hong Kong ·Planned PR activities in worldwide markets ·Trained staff in communications and customer relations October 2014 to February 2017 Public Relations Officer, Public Relations Co. Ltd ·Planned and organized PR events, campaigns and activities for hotels and travel agencies May to September 2013 Production Assistant, Image Master Ltd ·Assisted in producing videos for clients ·Associated with suppliers to provide technical support to clients LANGUAGES English and Putonghua REFERENCES Mr. Simpson, Manager
21．Who will probably be the target audience of the workshop’s presentations
A．Those desiring to improve interactions at work.
B．Those longing to give public speeches to others.
C．Those looking forward to having a job interview.
D．Those aiming to upgrade their English writing skills.
22．What do Martin and Sandra have in common in their resumes
A．A strong background on PR activities. B．Being fluent in Cantonese and Putonghua.
C．Having been employed in a university. D．Working experience for more than 10 years.
23．What can be expected from the presentation of Sandra Wong
A．Corporate training in business English. B．One-to-one training in business writing.
C．Tips on a good relationship with clients. D．Beneficial videos and technical support.
B
O. Henry（1862-1910）was an American short story author whose real name was William Sydney Porter. Henry’s works reflected his wide-range of experiences and are distinctive for its witticism（俏皮话）, clever wordplay, and unexpected twist endings.
Like many other writers, O. Henry’s early career aims were unfocused and he wandered across different activities and professions before he finally found his calling as a short story writer. He started working in his uncle’s drugstore in 1879．Later, he moved to Texas where he lived on a farm and learned sheep shepherding, cooking, babysitting, and bits of Spanish and German from the many migrant farmhands.
Over the next several years, he took a number of different jobs, from drafting to journalism, and banking, but he was careless with accounting, thus fired by the bank and charged with a crime in 1894．He fled the day before the trial in 1896, first to New Orleans, then to Honduras, where he learned his wife was dying and could not join him, so he returned to Austin and turned himself in to the court. His father-in-law helped him out so he could remain with his wife until her death in 1897．Later he was sentenced and served in Federal prison in Ohio from 1989-1902．
The many twists and turns of O. Henry’s own life, including his travels in Latin America and time spent in prison, clearly inspired his stories’ twists and wordplay. His prolific writing period began in1902 in New York City, where he wrote 381 short stories which show his obvious affection for this City and its diversity of people and places. O. Henry’s trademark is his witty, plot-twisting endings, and his warm characterization of the awkward and difficult situations and the creative ways people find to deal with them, which typically features in his work like The Last Leaf, The Gift of the Magi, etc. All of his stories are highly entertaining, whether read for pleasure or studied in classrooms around the world.
Unfortunately, O. Henry’s personal tragedy was heavy drinking. He died in 1910 of several diseases. He was a gifted short story writer and left us a rich legacy of great stories to enjoy.
24．What happened to O. Henry in his early life
A．He took up writing as his lifelong profession early on.
B．He had a pretty good command of Spanish and German.
C．He engaged himself with numerous jobs to experience life.
D．He failed to live a stable life and switched jobs for a living.
25．What does the underlined word “prolific” in paragraph 4 mean
A．relevant B．productive C．profitable D．original
26．Which of the following words can best describe O. Henry’s works
A．Educational and tragic. B．Unpredictable and serious.
C．Fascinating and twisty. D．Extraordinary and formal.
27．What does O. Henry’s life story convey
A．More haste, less speed. B．Time and tide wait for no man.
C．He who laughs last laughs best. D．Suffering is a stepping stone to genius.
C
A recent study on New Scientist reveals that police can access a collection of data from smart speakers found at crime scenes that could be invaluable in solving murders or robberies. Data on recently recognised faces, internet searches and voice commands could be extracted even without the owner’s permission or assistance from the manufacturer.
Jona Crasselt and Gaston Pugliese at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany tested how much information can be pulled from such a device after seeing news report of Amazon refusing police access to smart speaker data in a murder case. “We not only obtained access to the local data, but also were able to access the data stored in the cloud,” says Crasselt. “The investigators would be able to access the data themselves without relying on Amazon to provide it to them.”
The researchers focused on Amazon’s Echo Show 15, a smart assistant with a display screen, a camera, six microphones and a light sensor. They explored inside the Echo Show with a device designed to test what signals or data are flowing at various points on a circuit board. The pair were able to gain access to the unencypted（未加密的）file system. “Records of detected movement and faces recognized by the built-in camera and artificial intelligence are accessible,” says Pugliese, “as well as details of voice requests, calendars, contacts, conversations, photos and videos.” He added that it required some technical knowledge to obtain the local data, but it was surprising that the file system was not encrypted.
An Amazon spokesperson told New Scientist: “The security of our devices and customer data is a top priority. In this case, the researcher’s findings required direct physical access to the Echo device and specialised expertise to extract data from internal device components. We appreciate the work the security research community does to help us further improve our devices.”
Criminologist David Wilson at Birmingham City University, UK, says it’s a simple human reality that you’re most likely to be victims to someone you know. “We already have access to information from those domestic settings through mobile phones, Facebook, Instagram posts. In spite of the fact that smart speaker evidence may be useful, it is controversial,” he says. “because there are privacy issues.”
28．What might be helpful in solving crimes according to the study
A．The smart speaker on the spot. B．The manufacturer’s assistance.
C．The user’s or owner’s permission. D．The artificial intelligence system.
29．What did Gaston Pugliese imply in paragraph 3
A．The file system is incredibly difficult to access.
B．Sufficient information is stored in the speaker.
C．Echo Show is equipped with various functions.
D．Advanced techniques are needed to obtain data.
30．What measures may Amazon take as a consequence of the researchers’ findings
A．To advocate the indirect physical access. B．To provide the files for the investigators.
C．To better the security of the customer data. D．To extract the details of the users’ privacy.
31．What’s David Wilson attitude towards smart speaker evidence
A．Doubtful. B．Objective. C．Resistant. D．Optimistic.
D
On Aug 20, the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong—A Chinese self-developed AAA game — made its first public appearance at home and abroad, immediately becoming a hit in the industry.
Notably, the game has also sparked interest in Chinese culture, as it is greatly grounded in Chinese mythology and inspired by the legends of the Monkey King— or Sun Wukong— in Journey to the West,a Chinese classic novel that has been represented in numerous films, TV shows and cartoons. Another distinguishing characteristic of the game is that its art design has taken inspiration from ancient Chinese architecture and other traditional cultural heritages.
This cultural feature of the game has resulted in additional benefits outside the game industry, arousing passionate enthusiasm from netizens to experience the Chinese cultural heritage displayed in the game. Thus, according to Chinese media reports, it has generated a new touring option — following in the footsteps of Wukong to see the Chinese cultural attractions.
Shanxi is no doubt one of the biggest beneficiaries of this cultural tourism boom as the North China province boasts the largest number of locations where the game takes place. Of the 36 scenic spots featured in the game, 27 are located in Shanxi, according to Shanxi’s cultural and tourism officials. “Shanxi was selected by the game’s development team as the major destination for filming,” added the officials, “because it boasts some 28,000 sites of ancient buildings — the largest number in China’s provincial-level regions.”
The cooperation between Shanxi and Game Science has achieved a win-win result. As Black Myth: Wukong becomes a hit domestically and globally, Shanxi has seen an immediate rise in popularity in its tourism industry. Over the past two weeks after the game’s release, Huayan Temple in Datong, for instance, reported a 50 percent increase in tourist visits compared with the same period of last year, according to local officials.
Latest media reports predicted that Shanxi will be among the hottest destinations during the coming National Day holiday in early October thanks to the game. On popular online travel platform Qunar, the number of searches of Shanxi soared by 1.2 times in August compared with the previous month.
32．Why did the game immediately become a hit according to the passage
A．It appeals much to young game players. B．It is independently developed in China.
C．It features varieties of cultural elements. D．It comes from an ancient classic novel.
33．What has the popular game brought about
A．A great enthusiasm about a Chinese novel. B．A keen interest in Chinese cultural heritage.
C．A well-developed tourism industry in China. D．A deep exploration of the Chinese legends.
34．What can be inferred from the statements of the officials of Shanxi
A．There was a rise of 50 percent in the tourist visits of Shanxi.
B．Shanxi benefited the most from this phenomenal game craze.
C．Shanxi owns the most ancient architectures in China’s regions.
D．More than half of the scenic spots involved are located in Shanxi.
35．What can be the best title of the text
A．Video Games Boost Local Tourism.
C．Video Games Bring Digital Revival.
B．Shanxi Tourism Sees Surprising Increase.
D．Cultural Tourism Improves Video Games.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The pros and cons of opening more drop-in centers for young night drifters（漂泊者）
The issue of what to do with young night drifters has been much discussed. Many people think that the government ought to open more drop-in centers. 36 Following are the advantages and disadvantages of opening more drop-in centers for young night drifters.
One advantage of opening more drop-in centers is that it would keep young night drifters safe. 37 For example, they may fall victim to gangs and drug dealers. Some young night drifters are also bullied. This is probably due to the fact that they are young and vulnerable.
Another argument that is commonly heard is that having more drop-in centers would decrease night drifting. Drop-in centers provide an easy way to offer young night drifters professional advice. Counsellors can give young drifters advice about how to solve problems with their families. 38
In addition to these advantages of opening more drop-in centers for young night drifters, however, there are also a number of disadvantages. 39 According to these people, if there are more safe places for night drifters to hang out in, there is no motive for these young people to give up their nocturnal（夜间的）habits. Moreover, the attraction of having a special place to go to may encourage others to become night drifters as well.
It is also argued that resources should be focused on providing services for all young people rather than just a small proportion of them. In other words, it may not be fair to support only night drifters.
40 However, personally, I believe that ensuring the safety of young people and giving night drifters counselling are both necessary. I therefore believe that more drop-in centers should be provided for young night drifters in the city.
A．They can also help them to handle negative peer pressure.
B．People believe that disadvantages outweigh advantages.
C．It is clear that the issue is not black and white.
D．However, it is an issue that still divides many people.
E．Hence, more drop-in centers are of vital significance to them.
F．Young people who walk the streets at night often fall into bad ways.
G．Some people argue it actually fails to discourage night drifting.
第三部分 语言运知识用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The day before we boarded the ship to London, father said goodbye to his five-year-old dog, Spider, who was 41 by us all. Father’s friend was to look after him while we were overseas.
Three weeks later, news came that Spider had run away. I will always remember my father’s tears in eyes. My mom and I tried to 42 him, knowing in our hearts how useless this was. Our excitement at finally arriving in England quickly 43 . The whole family fell into deep sorrow. 44 advertised constantly on the radio and in the newspaper, Spider was never found.
We came back to our home five months later. My father immediately began his own 45 for Spider, only to get some false calls. Disappointment 46 our household. We all thought the dog was gone--possibly shot or dead from hunger and exhaustion.
One cold Saturday morning, my father had another 47 from Gin Gin, 375 kilometres from our home. An elderly lady told him there was a dog like Spider in her disused tennis court. That was 48 for us to drive there. Five and a half hours later, we found the lady. My father was 49 to see the dog, so we followed her to the tennis court.
50 , it seemed that the dog wasn’t around. Where could he be My father had a strange look in his eye. He put two fingers to his lips and did his special 51 for Spider. All of a sudden, Spider 52 over the tennis court fence with great force and certainty, flying right into my father’s arms. My father’s eyes shone. For so long, my father never lost 53 that he would find his dog.
Spider 54 the rest of his days with us, content and satisfied. He always waited for me coming home from school. He then waited for my father by the garage door. We never left him anywhere 55 again.
41．A．adopted B．named C．trained D．loved
42．A．support B．comfort C．persuade D．bless
43．A．switched B．released C．disappeared D．approached
44．A．Since B．While C．When D．Unless
45．A．search B．appeal C．travel D．desire
46．A．took up B．went through C．hung over D．pulled in
47．A．letter B．mail C．poster D．call
48．A．remote B．enough C．difficult D．possible
49．A．anxious B．nervous C．worried D．excited
50．A．Luckily B．Apparently C．Hopelessly D．Sadly
51．A．gesture B．signal C．whistle D．expression
52．A．climbed B．leapt C．fell D．rolled
53．A．hope B．effort C．patience D．trust
54．A．stayed B．spared C．saved D．spent
55．A．disused B．upset C．alone D．dirty
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
TCM, short for traditional Chinese medicine, is a system of medicine, which 56 （practise）in China for over 3,000 years. It is largely related to Chinese history and culture. Shennong, 57 figure in ancient myth, is believed as the father of Chinese medicine. According to the legend, he tested hundreds of herbs to find anything 58 could be used as medicine.
Generally, TCM is much more about achieving the balance of human body. It has gradually developed into a medical science in the daily life of the people and in the process of them 59 （fight）against diseases. Professionals regard TCM as 60 （effective）in preventing diseases and curing chronic（慢性的）illness than western medicine.
Under the theory of “treat pre-disease”, people believe some medicine and food share the same origin 61 that the same kind of material can be part of the recipes of both medicine and food.
In 2015, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize 62 the discovery of artemisinin. Her discovery 63 （root）in ancient Chinese herbal medicine has brought traditional Chinese medicine to the world. Now it is 64 （wide）applied in other Asian nations. Many foreigners including Olympic athletes, are getting fascinated by various 65 （treat）, such as Cupping, Guasha, tui-na.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你计划本周日下午去参观中国传统手工艺品体验中心，请你给喜欢中国文化的留学生朋友 David写一封邮件，邀请他一同前往，内容包括：
1．写邮件目的；2．体验中心活动内容；3．期待回复。
参考词汇: 手工艺品 handicraft
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear David, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Sophie had always been an average student in her high school. But one day, everything changed. It started with a simple act of kindness that turned into a journey of self-discovery and friendship.
Sophie’s troubles began when she was assigned a complex science project that required her to build a model of the solar system. Science was always the troublesome subject for Sophie. Despite her best efforts, she found herself struggling to grasp the concepts behind the project and to create something that would impress her teacher, Mr. Jenkins. Frustrated and close to tears, Sophie sat alone at lunch, staring blankly at her half-finished model.
Across the dining hall, Alex, a quiet boy, known for his exceptional skills in art and science, noticed Sophie’s sadness. He remembered how he himself had once felt lost and alone, and he decided to approach her.
“Hey, do you need any help ” he asked, sitting down beside her.
Sophie was hesitant at first. Being lacking in confidence, she was afraid to ask for help or cause trouble to others. Without friends to turn to, she would rather give up when getting stuck in face of challenges. But this time, she gathered courage, opened up to Alex about her struggles with the project, and asked politely, “Could you join me in the project ”
After knowing what happened, Alex nodded his head and determined to try his best to help Sophie. Over the next few days, Alex taught Sophie during their free periods, explaining the motion of planets and the importance of scale（比例）in model-making. Sophie was amazed at how patient Alex was, never once losing temper in spite of her many questions. Slowly but surely, Sophie’s understanding of the material improved, and so did her confidence. They were making and painting the model step by step and getting closer to the goal.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One afternoon, Sophie accidentally knocked over a container of paint. _______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day of their presentation to the class came. _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
高二年级英语学科试题
考生须知：
1．本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟;
2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3．所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的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．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In the street. B．In a restaurant. C．In a flower shop.
2．What did the man do
A．He got some flowers. B．He arranged the room. C．He bought some furniture.
3．Who is Linda
A．Clara’s nurse. B．Clara’s daughter. C．Clara’s colleague.
4．When will the man attend the Italian class
A．On Monday. B．On Tuesday. C．On Wednesday.
5．What does the man think of the woman’s coming weekend
A．Busy. B．Boring. C．Relaxing.
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 is the man doing
A．Writing a report. B．Reading the newspaper. C．Playing computer games.
7．What is the woman drinking
A．An espresso. B．An Americano. C．A cappuccino.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Who won the piano competition last Sunday
A．Dave. B．Helen. C．Jessica.
9．What does the man want to do for the woman
A．Return a book. B．Invite her to a concert. C．Treat her to a meal.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What kind of microwave oven does the man want
A．A solo microwave. B．A grill microwave. C．A convection microwave.
11．What is the problem with the man’s old microwave oven
A．It stops working. B．It makes a lot of noise. C．It doesn’t have many functions.
12．How much will the man pay
A. 520 yuan. B. 500 yuan. C．450 yuan.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．How does Stella sound at the beginning of the conversation
A．Anxious. B．Pleased. C．Confused.
14．What is Stella going to do in September
A．Start work. B．Visit her friends. C．Tour Barcelona.
15．Why does Stella thank Harley
A．He recommended the job to her.
B．He provided financial support.
C．He helped her with the interview.
16．What do the speakers talk about at the end of the conversation
A．Holiday plans. B．Moving to America. C．Family members.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To discuss an issue.
B．To attract more volunteers.
C．To introduce an organization.
18．What does the speaker suggest people do
A．Bring their own gloves.
B．Bring a single-use raincoat.
C．Bring a reusable water bottle.
19．What can we learn about the activity
A．All participants must sign up in advance.
B．Children can get a free ferry ride anytime.
C．It is only open to people over 13 years old.
20．What should companies do to take part in the activity
A．Send an email.
B．Click the link and sign up.
C．Make a phone call to the manager.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
It’s widely acknowledged that effective communication counts at work. That’s why our communication workshops, where multiple forms of presentations are offered, are so popular. Welcome to join us and here are the resumes（简历）of two potential presenters recommended for this year’s summer communication workshops.
Martin Burlot Contact no:（office）2552 4681（mobile）9873 6549 Email: mburlot@Nationality : Canadian OBJECTIVE To develop and deliver corporate training in business English EDUCATION Master of Applied Linguistics,2016 Reading University, the United Kingdom EMPLOYMENT Sept 2008-Sept 2010 ·English Institute for Adults, Jiangmen, China Taught basic and intermediate English to adult Chinese students Oct 2010-Mar 2014 ·The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Taught a variety of business writing and communication skills classes to students Apr 2017-present ·Apix communications Ltd, Hong Kong Provide one-to-one training in effective business writing to executives SKILLS ·Knowledge of word processing software ·Fluent in English and Cantonese REFEREE Ms. Joanna West, Director Sandra Wong Office:（852）28866050 Mobile:（852）95710085 sandraw@ EDUCATION 2011 to 2014 Bachelor of Social Sciences in Communication （specialization in Public Relations（PR）Activities and Advertising）Hong Kong Baptist University WORK EXPERIENCE March 2017 to Present PR Manager, Drake Hotel, Hong Kong ·Planned PR activities in worldwide markets ·Trained staff in communications and customer relations October 2014 to February 2017 Public Relations Officer, Public Relations Co. Ltd ·Planned and organized PR events, campaigns and activities for hotels and travel agencies May to September 2013 Production Assistant, Image Master Ltd ·Assisted in producing videos for clients ·Associated with suppliers to provide technical support to clients LANGUAGES English and Putonghua REFERENCES Mr. Simpson, Manager
21．Who will probably be the target audience of the workshop’s presentations
A．Those desiring to improve interactions at work.
B．Those longing to give public speeches to others.
C．Those looking forward to having a job interview.
D．Those aiming to upgrade their English writing skills.
22．What do Martin and Sandra have in common in their resumes
A．A strong background on PR activities. B．Being fluent in Cantonese and Putonghua.
C．Having been employed in a university. D．Working experience for more than 10 years.
23．What can be expected from the presentation of Sandra Wong
A．Corporate training in business English. B．One-to-one training in business writing.
C．Tips on a good relationship with clients. D．Beneficial videos and technical support.
B
O. Henry（1862-1910）was an American short story author whose real name was William Sydney Porter. Henry’s works reflected his wide-range of experiences and are distinctive for its witticism（俏皮话）, clever wordplay, and unexpected twist endings.
Like many other writers, O. Henry’s early career aims were unfocused and he wandered across different activities and professions before he finally found his calling as a short story writer. He started working in his uncle’s drugstore in 1879．Later, he moved to Texas where he lived on a farm and learned sheep shepherding, cooking, babysitting, and bits of Spanish and German from the many migrant farmhands.
Over the next several years, he took a number of different jobs, from drafting to journalism, and banking, but he was careless with accounting, thus fired by the bank and charged with a crime in 1894．He fled the day before the trial in 1896, first to New Orleans, then to Honduras, where he learned his wife was dying and could not join him, so he returned to Austin and turned himself in to the court. His father-in-law helped him out so he could remain with his wife until her death in 1897．Later he was sentenced and served in Federal prison in Ohio from 1989-1902．
The many twists and turns of O. Henry’s own life, including his travels in Latin America and time spent in prison, clearly inspired his stories’ twists and wordplay. His prolific writing period began in1902 in New York City, where he wrote 381 short stories which show his obvious affection for this City and its diversity of people and places. O. Henry’s trademark is his witty, plot-twisting endings, and his warm characterization of the awkward and difficult situations and the creative ways people find to deal with them, which typically features in his work like The Last Leaf, The Gift of the Magi, etc. All of his stories are highly entertaining, whether read for pleasure or studied in classrooms around the world.
Unfortunately, O. Henry’s personal tragedy was heavy drinking. He died in 1910 of several diseases. He was a gifted short story writer and left us a rich legacy of great stories to enjoy.
24．What happened to O. Henry in his early life
A．He took up writing as his lifelong profession early on.
B．He had a pretty good command of Spanish and German.
C．He engaged himself with numerous jobs to experience life.
D．He failed to live a stable life and switched jobs for a living.
25．What does the underlined word “prolific” in paragraph 4 mean
A．relevant B．productive C．profitable D．original
26．Which of the following words can best describe O. Henry’s works
A．Educational and tragic. B．Unpredictable and serious.
C．Fascinating and twisty. D．Extraordinary and formal.
27．What does O. Henry’s life story convey
A．More haste, less speed. B．Time and tide wait for no man.
C．He who laughs last laughs best. D．Suffering is a stepping stone to genius.
C
A recent study on New Scientist reveals that police can access a collection of data from smart speakers found at crime scenes that could be invaluable in solving murders or robberies. Data on recently recognised faces, internet searches and voice commands could be extracted even without the owner’s permission or assistance from the manufacturer.
Jona Crasselt and Gaston Pugliese at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany tested how much information can be pulled from such a device after seeing news report of Amazon refusing police access to smart speaker data in a murder case. “We not only obtained access to the local data, but also were able to access the data stored in the cloud,” says Crasselt. “The investigators would be able to access the data themselves without relying on Amazon to provide it to them.”
The researchers focused on Amazon’s Echo Show 15, a smart assistant with a display screen, a camera, six microphones and a light sensor. They explored inside the Echo Show with a device designed to test what signals or data are flowing at various points on a circuit board. The pair were able to gain access to the unencypted（未加密的）file system. “Records of detected movement and faces recognized by the built-in camera and artificial intelligence are accessible,” says Pugliese, “as well as details of voice requests, calendars, contacts, conversations, photos and videos.” He added that it required some technical knowledge to obtain the local data, but it was surprising that the file system was not encrypted.
An Amazon spokesperson told New Scientist: “The security of our devices and customer data is a top priority. In this case, the researcher’s findings required direct physical access to the Echo device and specialised expertise to extract data from internal device components. We appreciate the work the security research community does to help us further improve our devices.”
Criminologist David Wilson at Birmingham City University, UK, says it’s a simple human reality that you’re most likely to be victims to someone you know. “We already have access to information from those domestic settings through mobile phones, Facebook, Instagram posts. In spite of the fact that smart speaker evidence may be useful, it is controversial,” he says. “because there are privacy issues.”
28．What might be helpful in solving crimes according to the study
A．The smart speaker on the spot. B．The manufacturer’s assistance.
C．The user’s or owner’s permission. D．The artificial intelligence system.
29．What did Gaston Pugliese imply in paragraph 3
A．The file system is incredibly difficult to access.
B．Sufficient information is stored in the speaker.
C．Echo Show is equipped with various functions.
D．Advanced techniques are needed to obtain data.
30．What measures may Amazon take as a consequence of the researchers’ findings
A．To advocate the indirect physical access. B．To provide the files for the investigators.
C．To better the security of the customer data. D．To extract the details of the users’ privacy.
31．What’s David Wilson attitude towards smart speaker evidence
A．Doubtful. B．Objective. C．Resistant. D．Optimistic.
D
On Aug 20, the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong—A Chinese self-developed AAA game — made its first public appearance at home and abroad, immediately becoming a hit in the industry.
Notably, the game has also sparked interest in Chinese culture, as it is greatly grounded in Chinese mythology and inspired by the legends of the Monkey King— or Sun Wukong— in Journey to the West,a Chinese classic novel that has been represented in numerous films, TV shows and cartoons. Another distinguishing characteristic of the game is that its art design has taken inspiration from ancient Chinese architecture and other traditional cultural heritages.
This cultural feature of the game has resulted in additional benefits outside the game industry, arousing passionate enthusiasm from netizens to experience the Chinese cultural heritage displayed in the game. Thus, according to Chinese media reports, it has generated a new touring option — following in the footsteps of Wukong to see the Chinese cultural attractions.
Shanxi is no doubt one of the biggest beneficiaries of this cultural tourism boom as the North China province boasts the largest number of locations where the game takes place. Of the 36 scenic spots featured in the game, 27 are located in Shanxi, according to Shanxi’s cultural and tourism officials. “Shanxi was selected by the game’s development team as the major destination for filming,” added the officials, “because it boasts some 28,000 sites of ancient buildings — the largest number in China’s provincial-level regions.”
The cooperation between Shanxi and Game Science has achieved a win-win result. As Black Myth: Wukong becomes a hit domestically and globally, Shanxi has seen an immediate rise in popularity in its tourism industry. Over the past two weeks after the game’s release, Huayan Temple in Datong, for instance, reported a 50 percent increase in tourist visits compared with the same period of last year, according to local officials.
Latest media reports predicted that Shanxi will be among the hottest destinations during the coming National Day holiday in early October thanks to the game. On popular online travel platform Qunar, the number of searches of Shanxi soared by 1.2 times in August compared with the previous month.
32．Why did the game immediately become a hit according to the passage
A．It appeals much to young game players. B．It is independently developed in China.
C．It features varieties of cultural elements. D．It comes from an ancient classic novel.
33．What has the popular game brought about
A．A great enthusiasm about a Chinese novel. B．A keen interest in Chinese cultural heritage.
C．A well-developed tourism industry in China. D．A deep exploration of the Chinese legends.
34．What can be inferred from the statements of the officials of Shanxi
A．There was a rise of 50 percent in the tourist visits of Shanxi.
B．Shanxi benefited the most from this phenomenal game craze.
C．Shanxi owns the most ancient architectures in China’s regions.
D．More than half of the scenic spots involved are located in Shanxi.
35．What can be the best title of the text
A．Video Games Boost Local Tourism.
C．Video Games Bring Digital Revival.
B．Shanxi Tourism Sees Surprising Increase.
D．Cultural Tourism Improves Video Games.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The pros and cons of opening more drop-in centers for young night drifters（漂泊者）
The issue of what to do with young night drifters has been much discussed. Many people think that the government ought to open more drop-in centers. 36 Following are the advantages and disadvantages of opening more drop-in centers for young night drifters.
One advantage of opening more drop-in centers is that it would keep young night drifters safe. 37 For example, they may fall victim to gangs and drug dealers. Some young night drifters are also bullied. This is probably due to the fact that they are young and vulnerable.
Another argument that is commonly heard is that having more drop-in centers would decrease night drifting. Drop-in centers provide an easy way to offer young night drifters professional advice. Counsellors can give young drifters advice about how to solve problems with their families. 38
In addition to these advantages of opening more drop-in centers for young night drifters, however, there are also a number of disadvantages. 39 According to these people, if there are more safe places for night drifters to hang out in, there is no motive for these young people to give up their nocturnal（夜间的）habits. Moreover, the attraction of having a special place to go to may encourage others to become night drifters as well.
It is also argued that resources should be focused on providing services for all young people rather than just a small proportion of them. In other words, it may not be fair to support only night drifters.
40 However, personally, I believe that ensuring the safety of young people and giving night drifters counselling are both necessary. I therefore believe that more drop-in centers should be provided for young night drifters in the city.
A．They can also help them to handle negative peer pressure.
B．People believe that disadvantages outweigh advantages.
C．It is clear that the issue is not black and white.
D．However, it is an issue that still divides many people.
E．Hence, more drop-in centers are of vital significance to them.
F．Young people who walk the streets at night often fall into bad ways.
G．Some people argue it actually fails to discourage night drifting.
第三部分 语言运知识用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The day before we boarded the ship to London, father said goodbye to his five-year-old dog, Spider, who was 41 by us all. Father’s friend was to look after him while we were overseas.
Three weeks later, news came that Spider had run away. I will always remember my father’s tears in eyes. My mom and I tried to 42 him, knowing in our hearts how useless this was. Our excitement at finally arriving in England quickly 43 . The whole family fell into deep sorrow. 44 advertised constantly on the radio and in the newspaper, Spider was never found.
We came back to our home five months later. My father immediately began his own 45 for Spider, only to get some false calls. Disappointment 46 our household. We all thought the dog was gone--possibly shot or dead from hunger and exhaustion.
One cold Saturday morning, my father had another 47 from Gin Gin, 375 kilometres from our home. An elderly lady told him there was a dog like Spider in her disused tennis court. That was 48 for us to drive there. Five and a half hours later, we found the lady. My father was 49 to see the dog, so we followed her to the tennis court.
50 , it seemed that the dog wasn’t around. Where could he be My father had a strange look in his eye. He put two fingers to his lips and did his special 51 for Spider. All of a sudden, Spider 52 over the tennis court fence with great force and certainty, flying right into my father’s arms. My father’s eyes shone. For so long, my father never lost 53 that he would find his dog.
Spider 54 the rest of his days with us, content and satisfied. He always waited for me coming home from school. He then waited for my father by the garage door. We never left him anywhere 55 again.
41．A．adopted B．named C．trained D．loved
42．A．support B．comfort C．persuade D．bless
43．A．switched B．released C．disappeared D．approached
44．A．Since B．While C．When D．Unless
45．A．search B．appeal C．travel D．desire
46．A．took up B．went through C．hung over D．pulled in
47．A．letter B．mail C．poster D．call
48．A．remote B．enough C．difficult D．possible
49．A．anxious B．nervous C．worried D．excited
50．A．Luckily B．Apparently C．Hopelessly D．Sadly
51．A．gesture B．signal C．whistle D．expression
52．A．climbed B．leapt C．fell D．rolled
53．A．hope B．effort C．patience D．trust
54．A．stayed B．spared C．saved D．spent
55．A．disused B．upset C．alone D．dirty
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
TCM, short for traditional Chinese medicine, is a system of medicine, which 56 （practise）in China for over 3,000 years. It is largely related to Chinese history and culture. Shennong, 57 figure in ancient myth, is believed as the father of Chinese medicine. According to the legend, he tested hundreds of herbs to find anything 58 could be used as medicine.
Generally, TCM is much more about achieving the balance of human body. It has gradually developed into a medical science in the daily life of the people and in the process of them 59 （fight）against diseases. Professionals regard TCM as 60 （effective）in preventing diseases and curing chronic（慢性的）illness than western medicine.
Under the theory of “treat pre-disease”, people believe some medicine and food share the same origin 61 that the same kind of material can be part of the recipes of both medicine and food.
In 2015, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize 62 the discovery of artemisinin. Her discovery 63 （root）in ancient Chinese herbal medicine has brought traditional Chinese medicine to the world. Now it is 64 （wide）applied in other Asian nations. Many foreigners including Olympic athletes, are getting fascinated by various 65 （treat）, such as Cupping, Guasha, tui-na.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你计划本周日下午去参观中国传统手工艺品体验中心，请你给喜欢中国文化的留学生朋友 David写一封邮件，邀请他一同前往，内容包括：
1．写邮件目的；2．体验中心活动内容；3．期待回复。
参考词汇: 手工艺品 handicraft
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear David, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Sophie had always been an average student in her high school. But one day, everything changed. It started with a simple act of kindness that turned into a journey of self-discovery and friendship.
Sophie’s troubles began when she was assigned a complex science project that required her to build a model of the solar system. Science was always the troublesome subject for Sophie. Despite her best efforts, she found herself struggling to grasp the concepts behind the project and to create something that would impress her teacher, Mr. Jenkins. Frustrated and close to tears, Sophie sat alone at lunch, staring blankly at her half-finished model.
Across the dining hall, Alex, a quiet boy, known for his exceptional skills in art and science, noticed Sophie’s sadness. He remembered how he himself had once felt lost and alone, and he decided to approach her.
“Hey, do you need any help ” he asked, sitting down beside her.
Sophie was hesitant at first. Being lacking in confidence, she was afraid to ask for help or cause trouble to others. Without friends to turn to, she would rather give up when getting stuck in face of challenges. But this time, she gathered courage, opened up to Alex about her struggles with the project, and asked politely, “Could you join me in the project ”
After knowing what happened, Alex nodded his head and determined to try his best to help Sophie. Over the next few days, Alex taught Sophie during their free periods, explaining the motion of planets and the importance of scale（比例）in model-making. Sophie was amazed at how patient Alex was, never once losing temper in spite of her many questions. Slowly but surely, Sophie’s understanding of the material improved, and so did her confidence. They were making and painting the model step by step and getting closer to the goal.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One afternoon, Sophie accidentally knocked over a container of paint. _______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day of their presentation to the class came. _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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